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Niagara's Weekly "What I Saw" Column
241222 Edition
We only had 7 drivers in D1. Sometimes that feels a little too light but I was never without somebody to race with. Looks like D2 had a decent size grid of 10 drivers.
Combo #1:
Here's our grid group shot. I voted this combo out at the end of the night but only for strategic reasons and with the understanding that with our current rules, this car was going to be a 1-N-Done. But it was my favorite combo of the night.
We've seen @Kgffy go after the deferred maintenance / rust-bucket / barn find, look before and he always a good look sporting it. I know he's abusing his tires in this picture but it looks like he's blown his engine or seriously burning oil if the smoke was a little darker.
Combo #2:
We've got @Worst_Driver , @Nicktune , @bublyman , @Buffalo_DRD and @hurbinator captured in this photo. Essentially a group shot of the Francophones currently in D1.
Chaos-Corner. I think everybody had at least one mistake here. The corner just kinda snuck up on you real quick and you better have your car relatively straight before hammering on the brakes.
@Kgffy shredding his tires again and providing another smoke show.
My fun in Combo #2 came with a lengthy battle with @hurbinator .
Combo #3:
I've been hoping for this Radical to go away for a few weeks now. But I acknowledge it provides for some decent racing.
I also take the time to offer my congrats to @Worst_Driver on his perfect night. He owes a of it on coming out on top of an epic battle with @bublyman in C3R1. It's actually worth it for you folks to go and check out. They've exchanged positions a few times but for the most part, @Worst_Driver was on @bublyman 's tail for several laps. @bublyman touched a little grass exiting T4 on the last lap that might have given @Worst_Driver an opening but he managed to retain his lead. In fact, @Worst_Driver only managed to pass @bublyman about 20 meters from the finish line to win by 0.080 seconds if memory serves me correctly.
And towards the back of the grid, I really enjoyed myself with @Dragonwhisky and @Kgffy . We each took turns leading our 3 car battle and each would make small errors coming out of Turn 4 which would allow for some white knuckle passing going through the esses. In this sequence, I had a great view of a beautiful pass executed by @Kgffy on @Dragonwhisky on Lapp #11.
That's how I saw the races last Sunday.
I also wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (Bonne et heureuse année) to all Snails and their families.
-Niagara
241222 Edition
We only had 7 drivers in D1. Sometimes that feels a little too light but I was never without somebody to race with. Looks like D2 had a decent size grid of 10 drivers.
Combo #1:
Here's our grid group shot. I voted this combo out at the end of the night but only for strategic reasons and with the understanding that with our current rules, this car was going to be a 1-N-Done. But it was my favorite combo of the night.
We've seen @Kgffy go after the deferred maintenance / rust-bucket / barn find, look before and he always a good look sporting it. I know he's abusing his tires in this picture but it looks like he's blown his engine or seriously burning oil if the smoke was a little darker.
Combo #2:
We've got @Worst_Driver , @Nicktune , @bublyman , @Buffalo_DRD and @hurbinator captured in this photo. Essentially a group shot of the Francophones currently in D1.
Chaos-Corner. I think everybody had at least one mistake here. The corner just kinda snuck up on you real quick and you better have your car relatively straight before hammering on the brakes.
@Kgffy shredding his tires again and providing another smoke show.
My fun in Combo #2 came with a lengthy battle with @hurbinator .
Combo #3:
I've been hoping for this Radical to go away for a few weeks now. But I acknowledge it provides for some decent racing.
I also take the time to offer my congrats to @Worst_Driver on his perfect night. He owes a of it on coming out on top of an epic battle with @bublyman in C3R1. It's actually worth it for you folks to go and check out. They've exchanged positions a few times but for the most part, @Worst_Driver was on @bublyman 's tail for several laps. @bublyman touched a little grass exiting T4 on the last lap that might have given @Worst_Driver an opening but he managed to retain his lead. In fact, @Worst_Driver only managed to pass @bublyman about 20 meters from the finish line to win by 0.080 seconds if memory serves me correctly.
And towards the back of the grid, I really enjoyed myself with @Dragonwhisky and @Kgffy . We each took turns leading our 3 car battle and each would make small errors coming out of Turn 4 which would allow for some white knuckle passing going through the esses. In this sequence, I had a great view of a beautiful pass executed by @Kgffy on @Dragonwhisky on Lapp #11.
That's how I saw the races last Sunday.
I also wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (Bonne et heureuse année) to all Snails and their families.
-Niagara
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Race night is tomorrow. Practice room will be open tonight approximately 930PM EST. We will run a short practice race at each track, using the rolling start procedure so that folks can get used to it.
I will update here when the room opens.
I will update here when the room opens.
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Unfortunately, I won't be able to participate in Friday's race because I work at 8 p.m. Have a good race and see you on Sunday!
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Room closed. See you tomorrow!
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Oshawa-Joe
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Holiday Weekend Event
Friday 27 December 2024
Room Open 9PM EST
Race night is upon us! Room will be open for 9PM this evening, drivers' meeting at 9:15. See you there!
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I've just started practicing, without ABS but using the clutch for the added immersion. The three cars are really closely matched, it has all the makings of an awesome night.
SNAIL December Tire Grade Trial Discussion
Here's where everyone may post thoughts on the December Tire Trial. ~Dragonwhisky
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Race lobby is open! Currently sitting at Goodwood for warm up.
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Thank you to everyone for coming out to race with the old cars tonight. If you enjoyed the idea, stay tuned for some more historic racing this winter.
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Tonight was a blast! Thank you @Marcus Garvey for developing the idea and hosting. I'm looking forward to next series.
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If you're around Sunday, you're in luck.
Don't put the Gordini away too soon! Although it isn't sticking around for next Sunday, it doesn't have go anywhere just yet. While it's still fresh, we'll take it on a world tour of a few tracks this Sunday night at normal Snail time, 930PM EST.
I'll make an updated post in the Holiday Event Thread. Comfort Hards, no ABS. Take it for a couple of laps at your favourite track, it's easy to drive and you can still full throttle while turning, even on CH. It'll go through Madgwick at Goodwood with no brakes. We'll take it to a few different tracks, and use the same manual double file start. No points, just some fun races sliding old cars around.
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D2R2R2 Recap
I hope everybody enjoyed their Christmas. Here's the next part of my highlight reel from our final Sunday night league event of the year.
Lap 1: We all managed well through the first few turns this time. Everybody is evenly spaced out going into this right hander, except for @CdnSweetTee, who's starting to put a gap in between herself and the pack.
Lap 3: I bumped into @Mac1032763's left rear quarter panel while trying to overtake in the tunnel. Here's a picture of him using my right rear quarter panel to regain control on the way out. He was able to straighten up and even take back his spot before the next curve.
@DublDee went for a little stroll in the opposite direction after hitting the wall just before the canyon. @CANOWORMS1 and @Oshawa-Joe are on their way to the front.
@racingchamp30 and I were following Mac through the canyon when he lost traction and hit the barrier. Unfortunately, he backed into the path of @JamCar0ne afterwards and they had a major collision. Dub splits right through the aftermath of it all.
Lap 5: Canoworms and Joe have made it to the front of the pack!
Lap 7: Tee and Champ are in the midst of a battle that would last 3 or 4 laps.
Lap 8: JamCarOne falling victim to Tracy Cove Tunnel. He wouldn't be the last one, either.
Lap 9: Champ and Tee are still neck and neck and have alot of good clean racing action.
Lap 11: Mac and Jamcar making some sparks in the tunnel.
Lap 12: With @Oshawa-Joe taking 1st and @CANOWORMS1 in 2nd, the battle for 3rd would come down to this! If I remember correctly that's about a hundredth of a second lead Tee has there to make her 3rd place.
I hope everybody enjoyed their Christmas. Here's the next part of my highlight reel from our final Sunday night league event of the year.
Lap 1: We all managed well through the first few turns this time. Everybody is evenly spaced out going into this right hander, except for @CdnSweetTee, who's starting to put a gap in between herself and the pack.
Lap 3: I bumped into @Mac1032763's left rear quarter panel while trying to overtake in the tunnel. Here's a picture of him using my right rear quarter panel to regain control on the way out. He was able to straighten up and even take back his spot before the next curve.
@DublDee went for a little stroll in the opposite direction after hitting the wall just before the canyon. @CANOWORMS1 and @Oshawa-Joe are on their way to the front.
@racingchamp30 and I were following Mac through the canyon when he lost traction and hit the barrier. Unfortunately, he backed into the path of @JamCar0ne afterwards and they had a major collision. Dub splits right through the aftermath of it all.
Lap 5: Canoworms and Joe have made it to the front of the pack!
Lap 7: Tee and Champ are in the midst of a battle that would last 3 or 4 laps.
Lap 8: JamCarOne falling victim to Tracy Cove Tunnel. He wouldn't be the last one, either.
Lap 9: Champ and Tee are still neck and neck and have alot of good clean racing action.
Lap 11: Mac and Jamcar making some sparks in the tunnel.
Lap 12: With @Oshawa-Joe taking 1st and @CANOWORMS1 in 2nd, the battle for 3rd would come down to this! If I remember correctly that's about a hundredth of a second lead Tee has there to make her 3rd place.
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