Originally Posted by O2GO

A bit of a personal journey for me with the Dunlop800....

The 800 was my first race outside of several PCNZ dual sprints over the last 3 years. The last of these I did ended in a costly crash in the wet back in August 14 so I was pretty anxious about cocking it up for the team by coming off the track in the wet or dropping a bunch of places from being too slow. The team could see this and a big thanks to Mark H especially for talking me through relaxing and not worrying about pace. When I went out it was wet but drying well in the racing lines and Chris (our lead on tyre pressures for the conditions) who had just come in was concerned about my pressures being set too high for the wet. After 21 laps I was going slower and they brought me in to drop the pressures and sent another car out. I was happy that I'd done enough and my times were very slow (1:35+). This is where the team dynamics kicked in and they were determined to send me out for another 15 laps with correct pressures and didn't let me give up. That second run was brilliant. It was now fully dry, tyre pressures were correct and I was doing a few 1:29.5s in BB and got my confidence back.

So a big thanks to all of the team for that. It was a good call for getting me "back on the horse" and especially Mark for coaching me on not worrying and just enjoying it.

The teamwork was fabulous and it was a lot of fun doing it as a big team. Chris B is right. We could have been more competitive with less drivers as we gave up a lot of time with our pitting for driver swaps but it was in the spirit of finishing and sharing.

I loved it and are now thinking more seriously of getting into the 2kcup.

Thanks guys :-)

Originally Posted by Ndewar

Thoroughly enjoyable event with team spirit and excitement the whole day being the key. Some funny moments and team work that resulted in a wonderful experience. A big thanks to john and the rest of the team who are so much more mechanically minded than me and offered so much to the preparation of the cars. The Hondas were fantastic and bb amazing. Times for all drivers very similar but some of the cars out there pulled away from us effortlessly. There is a secret in there somewhere. Thanks to the team for a wonderful days racing.

Originally Posted by O2GO

A bit of a personal journey for me with the Dunlop800.... The 800 was my first race outside of several PCNZ dual sprints over the last 3 years. The last of these I did ended in a costly crash in the wet back in August 14 so I was pretty anxious about cocking it up for the team by coming off the track in the wet or dropping a bunch of places from being too slow. The team could see this and a big thanks to Mark H especially for talking me through relaxing and not worrying about pace. When I went out it was wet but drying well in the racing lines and Chris (our lead on tyre pressures for the conditions) who had just come in was concerned about my pressures being set too high for the wet. After 21 laps I was going slower and they brought me in to drop the pressures and sent another car out. I was happy that I'd done enough and my times were very slow (1:35+). This is where the team dynamics kicked in and they were determined to send me out for another 15 laps with correct pressures and didn't let me give up. That second run was brilliant. It was now fully dry, tyre pressures were correct and I was doing a few 1:29.5s in BB and got my confidence back. So a big thanks to all of the team for that. It was a good call for getting me "back on the horse" and especially Mark for coaching me on not worrying and just enjoying it. The teamwork was fabulous and it was a lot of fun doing it as a big team. Chris B is right. We could have been more competitive with less drivers as we gave up a lot of time with our pitting for driver swaps but it was in the spirit of finishing and sharing. I loved it and are now thinking more seriously of getting into the 2kcup. Thanks guys :-)

Originally Posted by kiwi 911

I have been enjoying the posts on here and FB, great to see everyone fizzing.........

I wish I could have entered too (especially after seeing the posts and buzz) - but "domestic credit" is low and need to invest more into family time.

Where did the 3 cars finish in the end?

When's the next big event?

Originally Posted by Macca

Looking from afar simply at the numbers would indicate some of the lead machinery is significantly quicker. Even allowing 1-2s a lap for driver skill between the best in the RSG group and the best in the other groups, it still appears a number of cars are 2s a lap quicker.

My POV on this is to improve only the most obvious and cost effective parts of the car which may pull that gap.

From remote observation and the comments passed here and on FB it would appear a big chunk of the intrinsic reward from this event was participation, camaraderie and completion. That should be the focus and it would appear the Enduro style events provide much more of this than some of the out and out paint swapping race meets.

Overall looks like it was a fabulous experience. A little disappointed I could not participate in some way, but such is life. Looks like 2K Cup racing will keep the troupes entertained for some time yet!

Originally Posted by BadgerNZ

I wouldn't worry about making your cars massively faster, especially since there's a new rule set due out shortly for the next season that will be in many areas a bit more strict than before. Would hate for you to spend money on the cars on things that'd have to come straight off again and into the bin to stay legal. Note that Ray Williams' car does NOT meet the new rules, and he was playing it VERY cute with the old rules, as were many of the quickest cars in the field.

Originally Posted by kiwi 911

Out of respect for JMc's feelings, don't post 964T **** Dave.