SCDA HPDE Schedule
Greetings, all. Power just back up on Saturday in my neck of the woods. We lost a few trees, but the house and, more important, the garage is fine.
FYI -- I did the SCDA autocross/skidpad clinic a few weeks ago and it was a heap of fun. It was raining so cars were skidding every which way, but it was a terrific way to get a feel for how the MINI behaves on the other side of "the limit." Better to find out at 40MPH than at 100MPH. Had oversteer working on the skidpad. Who knew it was possible in a FWD?
Was in second gear all day and probably learned more than I would at a typical track day.
FYI -- I did the SCDA autocross/skidpad clinic a few weeks ago and it was a heap of fun. It was raining so cars were skidding every which way, but it was a terrific way to get a feel for how the MINI behaves on the other side of "the limit." Better to find out at 40MPH than at 100MPH. Had oversteer working on the skidpad. Who knew it was possible in a FWD?
Was in second gear all day and probably learned more than I would at a typical track day.
gkp - What a great way to learn. I had a similar day a few weeks ago at a local SCCA autocross. Rained in the morning and they had a big sweeper built into the course that was very fast (hard on 2nd gear) to the right but it end with a quick left. So if you lifted wrong before the left, the back would come around. Took me 3 runs before I didn't put the car sideways. Not that hard to get oversteer if you are not looking for it
Thanks for posting, S-Driver. This was first session of the day, and it didn't take long for some excitement...watch the orange Lotus at the entrance to the uphill in the second lap at 4:20. Tires probably not warmed up sufficiently, but he made a great recovery. The car sustained only minor damage to the front bumper, even though it sounded a lot worse. Too bad you can't really see the speedo, as I was hitting mid 140's down the front straight.
Last edited by veggivet; Nov 12, 2012 at 03:35 AM.
Eddie, veggi , GKP, s-driver.
Discount tire is having $100 off a set of tires with savings.com coupon till nov 26 for Black Friday. Free shipping as usual. Not sure if you guys are looking for some tires for next year.
I can e-mail you the link if you need it.
Discount tire is having $100 off a set of tires with savings.com coupon till nov 26 for Black Friday. Free shipping as usual. Not sure if you guys are looking for some tires for next year.
I can e-mail you the link if you need it.
The 2013 season has started!
Here is the Track Daze 2013 schedule...Looks good
https://www.trackdaze.com/
Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March
and I will still be skiing
https://www.trackdaze.com/
Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March
and I will still be skiing
Here is the Track Daze 2013 schedule...Looks good
https://www.trackdaze.com/
Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March
and I will still be skiing
https://www.trackdaze.com/
Hope everyone is getting ready; first date is in March
and I will still be skiing
I can't wait to see this creation!
For Christmas, my MINI wil be getting a new clutch. I am going to try the OsGiken GT since ACT doesn't make anything for the R56.
Happy Holidays, gentlemen!
For Christmas, my MINI wil be getting a new clutch. I am going to try the OsGiken GT since ACT doesn't make anything for the R56.
Happy Holidays, gentlemen!
Yup...had them on my '07...those I got them from Slinger
I need them for the Toyo R888 I got. They recommend at least -1.6 deg of camber for those tires. I expect the same is true for all the R comps.
I need them for the Toyo R888 I got. They recommend at least -1.6 deg of camber for those tires. I expect the same is true for all the R comps.
News flash...in case you didn't get the email:
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks
And it is not even Christmas yet!!!
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks
And it is not even Christmas yet!!!
News flash...in case you didn't get the email:
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks
And it is not even Christmas yet!!!
SCDA is pleased to let our drivers know that we are now confirmed for 22 dates at 5 different tracks for the 2013 SCDA Season! The final and confirmed 2013 dates will be posted on www.scda1.com in the coming weeks
And it is not even Christmas yet!!!
LRP
WGI
NHMS
NJMP x 2
Yes, Slinger. Very close. Too close. The son of a woman who works for me has a son at that school. Fortunately he's OK. Thanks for thinking of us back in CT.