A quick update. We are out of the race. Our first driver, my cousin JC, hit a patch of oil or antifreeze going into the ankle of the boot and spun and hit the wall pretty hard on the driver's side, then the car rebounded off the tire wall and rolled.
He's fine. The safety of the car, the roll cage and the seat did their job. But the car is done for now. Sheared off the engine mounts and broke the distributor. Replaced the distributor so it starts and runs fine, but a lot of damage on the driver's side, some on the roof and the right front tire/tie rod is not good.
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Monaco GP.. incredible race!
👍I have to wait another 10 minutes for it to be broadcast here. But I got the 500 on now, fairly entertaining race.
Indy 500.. incredible race!NO SPOILERS PLEASE
You go Mark! Love getting your updates. Must be hard to race and text at the same time! (jk) I'm rooting for you and your team! Godspeed and stay safe.Day 3 is upon us at Watkins Glen. Today we have a 6 hour event and I'll be driving the final 1:15 or so.
On both Friday and Saturday we finished 3rd in class out of 13 cars and 30th and 27th overall, respectively out of 81 total cars.
It took me a few laps to get a good rhythm on Friday, but I soon started running some fast and consistent laps in our Volvo. I had the best lap time on our team, 2:34.328. Last fall my best lap was 2:37, I think. Our A/F ratio was on the rich side, 9.8-10.0 when it should be 11.5. We were using about 11 gallons an hour. The brain trust decided to bump the boost from 8lbs to 9lbs, which is the max we can set it to currently. Each of us ran 1 hour stints with my Uncle not getting in the car on Friday.
On Saturday, my Uncle started off with an hour and also ran the last hour. He's not as fast as the other 4 of us, but at 70 years old, to only be 7-9 seconds slower per lap is pretty good. The rest of us ran 90 minute segments and I went second. Right away I started running really well with faster laps than Friday. My best lap ended up at 2:33.254. My cousin, JC beat that once with a 2:32.3. I gained 20 positions in 28 laps, moving from 49th to 29th.
Today the 5 of us will evenly split the 6 hours, but try to pit a bit early if there is a caution.
Here are my laps from Friday and Saturday. You can follow along at www.race-monitor.com starting at 10 am or a little after.
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Sorry for the delay. He's in car #550. They had some issues of Friday, but seemed to run better on Saturday.
I have to wait another 10 minutes for it to be broadcast here. But I got the 500 on now, fairly entertaining race.
Fairly entertaining... the last 15 laps my heart was pumping like crazy... wow!!!!!!
A quick update. We are out of the race. Our first driver, my cousin JC, hit a patch of oil or antifreeze going into the ankle of the boot and spun and hit the wall pretty hard on the driver's side, then the car rebounded off the tire wall and rolled.
He's fine. The safety of the car, the roll cage and the seat did their job. But the car is done for now. Sheared off the engine mounts and broke the distributor. Replaced the distributor so it starts and runs fine, but a lot of damage on the driver's side, some on the roof and the right front tire/tie rod is not good.
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As it stands now the grid is full for tomorrow night but I will add your name to the Reserve list in case drivers that are on the list can't make it.
Keep an eye on the thread tomorrow night to see if you get in or not
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Housekeeping Rules for tonight's race
- I will open the room at 9:00 PM EST tonight
- Please join the room promptly so we can determine if we can run the second room. The sooner we fill up the room the sooner we can give the go ahead for room 2
- If you are not on the driver's list please do not enter the main room.
- If we do open a second room your host will be @aLmk . An announcement will be made on the thread
- Do not open the second room before getting the go ahead.
- Substitute drivers should keep an eye on the thread tonight. @Rednose58 or I will call you on the thread to join the main room in case we have no shows.
Driver List
1. @Rednose58 (572 PP)
2. @MajorBlixem (577 PP)
3. @TomMang_68 (577 PP)
4. @STEAMER62 (582 PP)
5. @USERID_77a23 (577 PP)
6. @gtr3123 (572 PP)
7. @racingchamp30 (582 PP)
8. @jnmjeeper (577 PP)
9. @Adramike (577 PP)
10. @Kgffy (577 PP)
11. @singlepaddy (577 PP)
12. @Wolfsatz (577 PP)
13. @McTrucker (577 PP)
14. @vsfit (582 PP)
15. @JamCar0ne (582PP)
16. @polygrizz (582 PP)
Substitute Drivers (If any of the drivers above can't make it the drivers on this list is in. Listed in order of priority)
1. @kickenit4evr (577 PP)
2. @Tangled_Up (577 PP)
3. @DesertPenguin09 (577 PP)
4. @pubason (582 PP)
5. @Engmatic1 (582 PP)
6. @CanuckleheadII (577 PP)
7. @TBongX (577 PP)
8. @Lessen (577 PP)
9. @aLmk (572 PP) (Room 2 Host)
PS. There is still time to signup!
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Housekeeping Rules for tonight's race
- I will open the room at 9:00 PM EST tonight
- Please join the room promptly so we can determine if we can run the second room. The sooner we fill up the room the sooner we can give the go ahead for room 2
- If you are not on the driver's list please do not enter the main room.
- If we do open a second room your host will be @aLmk . An announcement will be made on the thread
- Do not open the second room before getting the go ahead.
- Substitute drivers should keep an eye on the thread tonight. @Rednose58 or I will call you on the thread to join the main room in case we have no shows.
Driver List
1. @Rednose58 (572 PP)
2. @MajorBlixem (577 PP)
3. @TomMang_68 (577 PP)
4. @STEAMER62 (582 PP)
5. @USERID_77a23 (577 PP)
6. @gtr3123 (572 PP)
7. @racingchamp30 (582 PP)
8. @jnmjeeper (577 PP)
9. @Adramike (577 PP)
10. @Kgffy (577 PP)
11. @singlepaddy (577 PP)
12. @Wolfsatz (577 PP)
13. @McTrucker (577 PP)
14. @vsfit (582 PP)
15. @JamCar0ne (582PP)
16. @polygrizz (582 PP)
Substitute Drivers (If any of the drivers above can't make it the drivers on this list is in. Listed in order of priority)
1. @kickenit4evr (577 PP)
2. @Tangled_Up (577 PP)
3. @DesertPenguin09 (577 PP)
4. @pubason (582 PP)
5. @Engmatic1 (582 PP)
6. @CanuckleheadII (577 PP)
7. @TBongX (577 PP)
8. @Lessen (577 PP)
9. @aLmk (572 PP) (Room 2 Host)
PS. There is still time to signup!
Hi. I am interested in joining the snail organization. @WIDEeyedDRIVR Said to start here.
@MajorBlixem @Rednose58 I think I will try to make this .. No practice but hey looks like fun , my evening plans got rained out so .. (D3 so 577pp)View attachment 373079
Housekeeping Rules for tonight's race
- I will open the room at 9:00 PM EST tonight
- Please join the room promptly so we can determine if we can run the second room. The sooner we fill up the room the sooner we can give the go ahead for room 2
- If you are not on the driver's list please do not enter the main room.
- If we do open a second room your host will be @aLmk . An announcement will be made on the thread
- Do not open the second room before getting the go ahead.
- Substitute drivers should keep an eye on the thread tonight. @Rednose58 or I will call you on the thread to join the main room in case we have no shows.
Driver List
1. @Rednose58 (572 PP)
2. @MajorBlixem (577 PP)
3. @TomMang_68 (577 PP)
4. @STEAMER62 (582 PP)
5. @USERID_77a23 (577 PP)
6. @gtr3123 (572 PP)
7. @racingchamp30 (582 PP)
8. @jnmjeeper (577 PP)
9. @Adramike (577 PP)
10. @Kgffy (577 PP)
11. @singlepaddy (577 PP)
12. @Wolfsatz (577 PP)
13. @McTrucker (577 PP)
14. @vsfit (582 PP)
15. @JamCar0ne (582PP)
16. @polygrizz (582 PP)
Substitute Drivers (If any of the drivers above can't make it the drivers on this list is in. Listed in order of priority)
1. @kickenit4evr (577 PP)
2. @Tangled_Up (577 PP)
3. @DesertPenguin09 (577 PP)
4. @pubason (582 PP)
5. @Engmatic1 (582 PP)
6. @CanuckleheadII (577 PP)
7. @TBongX (577 PP)
8. @Lessen (577 PP)
9. @aLmk (572 PP) (Room 2 Host)
10. @IceManFan_7 (577 PP)
11. @GTP_Nobby (577 PP)
PS. There is still time to signup!
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Housekeeping Rules for tonight's race
- I will open the room at 9:00 PM EST tonight
- Please join the room promptly so we can determine if we can run the second room. The sooner we fill up the room the sooner we can give the go ahead for room 2
- If you are not on the driver's list please do not enter the main room.
- If we do open a second room your host will be @aLmk . An announcement will be made on the thread
- Do not open the second room before getting the go ahead.
- Substitute drivers should keep an eye on the thread tonight. @Rednose58 or I will call you on the thread to join the main room in case we have no shows.
Driver List
1. @Rednose58 (572 PP)
2. @MajorBlixem (577 PP)
3. @TomMang_68 (577 PP)
4. @STEAMER62 (582 PP)
5. @USERID_77a23 (577 PP)
6. @gtr3123 (572 PP)
7. @racingchamp30 (582 PP)
8. @jnmjeeper (577 PP)
9. @Adramike (577 PP)
10. @Kgffy (577 PP)
11. @singlepaddy (577 PP)
12. @Wolfsatz (577 PP)
13. @McTrucker (577 PP)
14. @vsfit (582 PP)
15. @JamCar0ne (582PP)
16. @polygrizz (582 PP)
Substitute Drivers (If any of the drivers above can't make it the drivers on this list is in. Listed in order of priority)
1. @kickenit4evr (577 PP)
2. @Tangled_Up (577 PP)
3. @DesertPenguin09 (577 PP)
4. @pubason (582 PP)
5. @Engmatic1 (582 PP)
6. @CanuckleheadII (577 PP)
7. @TBongX (577 PP)
8. @Lessen (577 PP)
9. @aLmk (572 PP) (Room 2 Host)
10. @IceManFan_7 (577 PP)
11. @GTP_Nobby (577 PP)
PS. There is still time to signup!
No problem!Sorry guys, I'm still at Indy, Not going to make it home in time. Was supposed to be on the road right after the race, but the parties are too good to pass up.
All i can say is tonight's endurance race is going to be alot of fun. Thank you to @MajorBlixem for putting this all together and everyone involved.
A quick update. We are out of the race. Our first driver, my cousin JC, hit a patch of oil or antifreeze going into the ankle of the boot and spun and hit the wall pretty hard on the driver's side, then the car rebounded off the tire wall and rolled.
He's fine. The safety of the car, the roll cage and the seat did their job. But the car is done for now. Sheared off the engine mounts and broke the distributor. Replaced the distributor so it starts and runs fine, but a lot of damage on the driver's side, some on the roof and the right front tire/tie rod is not good.
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I Do Not Like this. I was looking forward to running with you tonight, it's been ages since we've raced. Hope you have a safe trip home, and glad you got to experience a great race!Sorry guys, I'm still at Indy, Not going to make it home in time. Was supposed to be on the road right after the race, but the parties are too good to pass up.