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07-12-2012 | 05:15 AM

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Anyone doing NASA @ VIR next weekend?

I am doing comp school and if I pass will race in Honda Challenge 1. My goal will be to avoid getting run over by the fast cars.

Because of the flying start you'll probably qualify ahead of a bunch of the American Iron cars that will eat you alive on the slow rolling (or standing) start. You might want to tell your start plan to the big block guys starting behind you, or at the very least don't make any sudden moves because you'll have company all around you when the flag drops. Have fun, it's going to be a long weekend

Thanks Rob. Good idea. Now my "plan." Is that the plan where I pee my pants while keeping my eyes closed?

07-12-2012 | 05:26 AM

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Anyone doing NASA @ VIR next weekend?

I am doing comp school and if I pass will race in Honda Challenge 1. My goal will be to avoid getting run over by the fast cars.

I wish I knew about this in advance. I would have crewed for you for comp school. You will do fine in both. Is K going to be there for crew duty like Merideth always was?

Thanks Lou. The thought of a crew never crossed my mind. I didnt plan on subjecting Katrina to the torture of 3 days in the VIR paddock dust bowl.

07-12-2012 | 05:38 AM

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Matt, good luck at both the school and your first race!

07-12-2012 | 07:17 AM

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Anyone doing NASA @ VIR next weekend?
I am doing comp school and if I pass will race in Honda Challenge 1. My goal will be to avoid getting run over by the fast cars.

Good Luck Matt
No doubt you will pass.

^^^ THIS

07-12-2012 | 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dc_s2k' timestamp='1342024276' post='21851320

Anyone doing NASA @ VIR next weekend?
I am doing comp school and if I pass will race in Honda Challenge 1. My goal will be to avoid getting run over by the fast cars.

ear plugs, a MUST!!

Dealing with fast cars ---> be predictable and hold the normal line, they'll figure out a way around you.

You will have a ton of fun!

07-12-2012 | 07:51 AM

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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77

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Originally Posted by robrob' timestamp='1342064462' post='21853067

[quote name='dc_s2k' timestamp='1342024276' post='21851320']
Anyone doing NASA @ VIR next weekend?
I am doing comp school and if I pass will race in Honda Challenge 1. My goal will be to avoid getting run over by the fast cars.

ear plugs, a MUST!!

Dealing with fast cars ---> be predictable and hold the normal line, they'll figure out a way around you.

You will have a ton of fun!
[/quote]

Predictable.

Anyone else going to do the next FATT?

07-13-2012 | 06:47 AM

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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77

Mercedes GWS HPDE event at Summit Point Shenandoah circuit on Sept 29-30th. OEM rollhoops are fine for this event. Good opportunity to get your S2000 on the track. Mercedes events historically have provided LOTs of seat time and have a relatively small turnout (~35 cars) which means lots of open track.