NASA HPDE - Road Atlanta March 19 & 20
03-21-2005, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
NASA-SE has some pics posted. I wonder if these were taken by our own SilverEIGHT?
http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4788What a GREAT weekend! It was great taging along for the ride with you guys. This was definately a gathering of kindered souls. My hat is off to you for having the determination, the nerve and the drive (pun intended) to venture into those corners and stretches at breakneck speeds. That takes a load of concentration and ya'll did a super job. Looking forward to doing it again someday.
Before heading back south, I spent Monday morning at MicroCenter giving my "lightening struck" eMac its last rights after the tech correnor signed the death certificate for my insurance claim. The light at the end of the tunnel is that I am now posting with a sporty new iMac G5 :D wooohoooo!
03-22-2005, 06:17 AM
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Working on it.....
Originally Posted by legokcen
You got another one.....
Enjoy. I'm not screaming like a 12 year old in this one. I did however hit the wipers a couple of times by accident.
This is the one with the 82 mph entry to turn 1 at the very end! Also, you can hear Mr. Hill's Borla when he's in front of my at the end.
Enjoy. I'm not screaming like a 12 year old in this one. I did however hit the wipers a couple of times by accident.
This is the one with the 82 mph entry to turn 1 at the very end! Also, you can hear Mr. Hill's Borla when he's in front of my at the end.
03-22-2005, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Splan8
A cliffhanger!
So, Nabil... did they say something to you? What was the red flag for? Will we ever know why everyone else is so sloooowwww!
So, Nabil... did they say something to you? What was the red flag for? Will we ever know why everyone else is so sloooowwww!
03-22-2005, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by legokcen
nabil,
What compression and bit rate are you using?
What compression and bit rate are you using?
03-22-2005, 07:58 AM
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From Lego's session two...
http://www.geralds.net/HPDE031905/hpdesession2.wmv
Lego,
I see your instructor grabing the wheel as well......
http://www.geralds.net/HPDE031905/hpdesession2.wmv
Lego,
I see your instructor grabing the wheel as well......
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03-22-2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Toy8
Hey rxeighter! Looks like someone made the top 5 favorites list http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4788
http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4788 Take a look at the loading of the suspension, which I believe is on Turn 1. Having the Racing Beat Suspension Package, I normally can put 3 fingers above the tires. I'd say there is a good 3+" of difference there.
This pic was taken Sunday, as I switched instructors with Pam. He was VERY animated, as demonstrated in the pic.
Awesome awesome time. Learned a ton about the capabilities of my car. I still have lots to learn.
03-22-2005, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Phlash69
03-22-2005, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
He Lego - you were passing bunches of people too. Nice drivin'!!!
Thanks a lot! My instructor taught me a hell of a lot of stuff. He was great! I'm talking to everyone at work about it. My IT racing friend here is the only one who knows the turns though. The other people just sit and listen while we go on about the course.
I still smile when I think about it.
03-22-2005, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rxeightr
Yep, that's me
Take a look at the loading of the suspension, which I believe is on Turn 1. Having the Racing Beat Suspension Package, I normally can put 3 fingers above the tires. I'd say there is a good 3+" of difference there.
Take a look at the loading of the suspension, which I believe is on Turn 1. Having the Racing Beat Suspension Package, I normally can put 3 fingers above the tires. I'd say there is a good 3+" of difference there.
03-22-2005, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Splan8
I meant to ask everyone, how their magnetic numbers held up? Did you have to use tape?
Held on fine. Didn't use tape the second day. No issues.
03-22-2005, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Splan8
I meant to ask everyone, how their magnetic numbers held up? Did you have to use tape?
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03-22-2005, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Benton
ok ok I missed out what about the fall session, anyone going?
Tim
what about the fall session, anyone going?Tim
I may do a (some) credit days events during the summer.
03-22-2005, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Phlash69
03-22-2005, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Phlash69
I'm doing fall.....
I may do a (some) credit days events during the summer.
I may do a (some) credit days events during the summer.
03-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverEIGHT
Looked a little hot chasing the Vette into 12, The instructor looks like he is directing an orchestra. Love the wipers. Gotta love that turn 1 at the end.
Yeah, I wanted to catch that vette really bad. The wipers happened twice, I couldn't help it.
The instructor was great. I'd definitely recommend him to any 8 driver for next time. We got along really well and he was a hell of a teacher.
I still dream about my turn 1 experience with a smile on my face. I was at work today in a meeting and a smile came over me when I was daydreaming about the track. People were giving me wierd looks.
03-22-2005, 07:05 PM
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Guys, I'm working my *** off trying to get these images organized. Don't want the excitement to fade before I get them posted. I have SO MANY to wade through. I finally decided to just put them in categories based on turns, straights, paddocks, esses, etc. I think I need Robert back up here helping me. I'll try to post a few more before too long just cause I can’t wait.
03-22-2005, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Benton
ok ok I missed out what about the fall session, anyone going?
Tim
what about the fall session, anyone going?Tim
03-22-2005, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Nabil
Don - thanks for the hard work! I mailed you my DV tape. I also sent you the DV tape of my mountain run. You'll get them tomorrow or Thursday I believe. Looking forward to seeing what you put together.
03-22-2005, 10:30 PM
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You got 2 more Phlash. Session 2 and 3 from the first day. Same folder. They are big files again, so if you want me to make shorter clips, I can.
I'm chasing Nabil most of the way through session 2. When I screw up a turn, he gains on me, when I get one right, i get closer. We're both very close racers!!!
I'm chasing Nabil most of the way through session 2. When I screw up a turn, he gains on me, when I get one right, i get closer. We're both very close racers!!!