Anybody out there following the Grand Am?
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I spent the majority of my weekend at the track (With a 101 degree fever 
). Nonetheless I made the best of what was, and overall it was a pretty good race. I also racked up a good many pictures and much film for my youtube short. 
Good job to the Action Express boys and Corvette.
). Nonetheless I made the best of what was, and overall it was a pretty good race. I also racked up a good many pictures and much film for my youtube short. Good job to the Action Express boys and Corvette.
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Sam48I spent the majority of my weekend at the track (With a 101 degree fever
Same, except the video part.. Lots of pics though, fantastic weekend.
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I only saw the Nissan booth later too so I didn't have a chance to play it....but I spent most of the race walking around (covered nearly the entire thing, inside and outside), I'm hoping that means I will have some shots to show as I took a lot! Was a good time though, I enjoyed the race and the track. Also, it's a really nice area (I stayed in Ithaca, on a neighbouring lake) I might show a shot or two from there too because it's such a pretty place.
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I shall work on them...soon. Perhaps a few today, but I'm quite tired and out of it - didn't sleep well. I also have other shots to work on still.
Oh I know what the lake was called, I had to look at enough maps to get there.
Just didn't think it was necessary. And the University was a bit across town from where I was, but it certainly takes up quite a bit of the town though.
Oh I know what the lake was called, I had to look at enough maps to get there.
Just didn't think it was necessary. And the University was a bit across town from where I was, but it certainly takes up quite a bit of the town though.
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Since I didn't post in right thread I will here. I'm headed to Rolex 24 2013 and just recently started slowly getting into the series. Any help about how things work down there as far as autographs, where best spots to watch, merchandise from teams? I will be camping in 2 day yellow on inner turn (row 3, spot 200 something).
The one thing that wasn't super clear was if I need to buy garage passes or do they come with the camping package we got (it said sprint zone, general admission, garage, and something else). Another thing I want to do is a time lapse of the race from where we camp to a degree, but I'm worried about someone stealing my GoPro even if I mount it to top of my SUV, anyone have an idea?
The one thing that wasn't super clear was if I need to buy garage passes or do they come with the camping package we got (it said sprint zone, general admission, garage, and something else). Another thing I want to do is a time lapse of the race from where we camp to a degree, but I'm worried about someone stealing my GoPro even if I mount it to top of my SUV, anyone have an idea?
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Hey, not to be outdone... congratulations to Stevenson Motorsport for winning in GT at the Six Hours at the Glen.
I didn't really get into racing until about 1998. Maybe the 6 Hr. race at the Glen isn't Daytona, Sebring, Petit Le Mans, or even Le Mans; but do you still think the Six Hours at the Glen is a big deal? I'm not knocking the race or anything. But do you still think the 6 Hours at the Glen is still a great endurance race?
I didn't really get into racing until about 1998. Maybe the 6 Hr. race at the Glen isn't Daytona, Sebring, Petit Le Mans, or even Le Mans; but do you still think the Six Hours at the Glen is a big deal? I'm not knocking the race or anything. But do you still think the 6 Hours at the Glen is still a great endurance race?
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I was in the grand stands for the start, the fly over was spectacular.
Curb It by Mac K Photography, on Flickr
Curb It by Mac K Photography, on Flickr
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Vickers did try to blow the brakes up though...
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They finished the race and managed to not take out any LMPs, that's good enough
Steven's done alright in the races he's been in this year, I think he'll be fine.
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I feel very very bad for Steven's team....
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Lotus announces its plan to enter the Evora in the new GT GX class for 2013! Happily, we won't even have to wait until 2013 as they already plan to run it this year under the current GT rules.
http://www.grand-am.com/News/GA_New...and-am-rolex-series-debut.aspx?cid=6383&sid=1
With ALMS, ELMS, GT1, and GT3 heading down the tube, it's great to see Grand-Am keep growing in popularity, size, and scope.
EDIT: And here's the first look:
Hoping to see some british racing green paint and a couple of yellow stripes on it.
http://www.grand-am.com/News/GA_New...and-am-rolex-series-debut.aspx?cid=6383&sid=1
With ALMS, ELMS, GT1, and GT3 heading down the tube, it's great to see Grand-Am keep growing in popularity, size, and scope.
EDIT: And here's the first look:
Hoping to see some british racing green paint and a couple of yellow stripes on it.
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Lotus announces its plan to enter the Evora in the new GT GX class for 2013! Happily, we won't even have to wait until 2013 as they already plan to run it this year under the current GT rules.
http://www.grand-am.com/News/GA_New...and-am-rolex-series-debut.aspx?cid=6383&sid=1
With ALMS, ELMS, GT1, and GT3 heading down the tube, it's great to see Grand-Am keep growing in popularity, size, and scope.
EDIT: And here's the first look:
Hoping to see some british racing green paint and a couple of yellow stripes on it.
I bet it will end up being the John Player Special colors we've been seeing from Lotus.
And I dont know where Lotus keeps finding all of this money...
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Wait... it's an actual Lotus? *dies*
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Crazy, isn't it? Although it won't be run directly by Lotus, but only sold to teams who want to run it.
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Given ALMS's current finical status, I would imagine Lotus will attempt to be a bit more loyal to Grand-Am teams since Lotus knows money won't be as big of an issue with them. Lotus also knows that Grand-Am is a growing sport that is also highly competitive (Even more so than the GT ranks of ALMS). In ALMS, Lotus held up the rear of the GT field, but start up teams in Grand-Am such as the APR R8s and FXDD Ferrari are mid pack contenders (Heck, FXDD have already won three races this year). This is where Lotus sees much more potential then.
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Okay, I suppose the R8 is more representative of that position much more so than the Ferrari, but, nonetheless, you get my point. Lotus has much to look forward to.
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