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California Speedway!!!

 
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Allen Otts



Joined: 19 Nov 2007
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Location: Avila Beach, CA
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:51 am    Post subject: California Speedway!!! Reply with quote
WHAT A FREAKIN CRAZY WEEKEND!

1st let me send out a big congrats to Gary Shuman (FP #69) on an impressive win! 2:13 fastest lap...DAMN!

2nd let me apologize to Geoff (GP #16) for spinning out in front of you! I tried to hold the line so we could work together to close the gap on Gary and the boys, but couldn't...Maybe next time!

Now just one gripe...I haven't been doing this long, but common sense tells me that NO vintage racing event should use exposed concrete barriers as dividers on the road section. Ok, I got that off my chest...I feel better.

I blew a rod in my engine and trashed my father's red #92 spit...and am actively collecting donations for repairs and driving lessons Mad jk!

Allen Otts
FP #6 Triumph Spitfire
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Jerry Bernhiemer



Joined: 02 Nov 2007
Posts: 122
Location: Corner of Walk & Dont Walk So. Cal.
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:09 am    Post subject: Whassa little k-rail between friends........... Reply with quote
"""""exposed concrete barriers as dividers on the road section."""""" Evil or Very Mad
..so you noticed that too.....


congrats to Gary who I let by in turn 3...... Laughing

also to Jeff Tamkin in FP1
Mitch who got lucky in HP,
and honorable mention to Dewey who went faster than Mitch..... Rolling Eyes

and we cant forget the Vees of Dennis Ambyec and Rudy and Kim..... Exclamation
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Allen Otts



Joined: 19 Nov 2007
Posts: 6
Location: Avila Beach, CA
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Oh yea...I noticed it up front and personal...or should I say, my father's spitfire did! Evil or Very Mad

The only one who caused more damage over the weekend was Eliot Spitzer...Sorry, couldn't resist! Twisted Evil
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Efrain Olivares, Jr.



Joined: 05 Nov 2007
Posts: 23
Location: Glendale, CA
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Which K-rail are you talking about?

The only thing I saw that was really worrisome were the tire stacks at the end of the straightaway heading into turn 3. Historically, someone has to take the escape road in a big way and putting tires there almost guarantees car damage.
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Allen Otts



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
After 16 the majority of the left side heading into 17 and 18 was exposed concrete barriers. If your backend came out from under you coming out of 16 and you pinched it too hard trying to control the slide you were hitting the barrier. Which is exactly what happened to me.
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Geoff Monise



Joined: 02 Nov 2007
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Location: Pasadena
PostPosted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
haha. what a great race though, both days.

I think we should check Jerry's motor... that thing is fast! hahahaha Very Happy
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Jerry Bernhiemer



Joined: 02 Nov 2007
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Location: Corner of Walk & Dont Walk So. Cal.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:05 am    Post subject: Yes a really good time.............. Reply with quote
I think we should check Jerry's motor... that thing is fast! hahahaha """"

Geoff...as Joe Siam sez......"I was waiting for you"

more fun coming up at Weelo
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Geoff Monise



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
haha.. im looking into alittle more in the HP department. also, been working on some shock stuff. so buttonwillow should be interesting.
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J Wilkins



Joined: 07 Nov 2007
Posts: 54
Location: Glendale, CA.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Allen Otts wrote:
After 16 the majority of the left side heading into 17 and 18 was exposed concrete barriers. If your backend came out from under you coming out of 16 and you pinched it too hard trying to control the slide you were hitting the barrier. Which is exactly what happened to me.

FYI - Tires will do as much damage as Concrete! I still have my smashed door and bent steering rack from a solo spin at BW a few years back! Shocked
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Jerry Bernhiemer



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:16 am    Post subject: the arms race and disappearing ink Reply with quote
haha.. im looking into alittle more in the HP department. also, been working on some shock stuff. so buttonwillow should be interesting. """"""""

HUH?? Evil or Very Mad
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