How big were the fields?

 

Were there any safety issues? Did anyone talk to PW about the concerns previously expressed?

Thanks,

 

I think this photo shows the start of the second race with all 3 classes . looks like 5 minis with a classic thrown in as well.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgec...7594182062942/

Randy
M7 Tuning

 

Well, I guess that photo sums up my quetsion!

 

It was big enough for a decent race!

 

That's a joke, right?

 

No it is not a joke.


Actually, all you need are 2 cars to have a decent race.

And even if you had 22 cars, it wouldnt be a decent race until someone is fighting it out with someone else.

Take formula 1 for example.

Anyway, from the reports people have posted here it sounds like they all enjoyed the 2nd race immensely.

What is your problem?

 

I don't think that particular track could support that many cars at once. It just isn't setup all that well for a race. The straights could support maybe 3 cars as long as nobody had any sideways movement. Some of the locals who have driven the track on previous occasions (Fridays at the Track and such) seem to support this conclusion. Most of the races at Summit Point have been on the Summit track not the Shenandoah track (and sometimes on Jefferson).

 

I don't understand what you mean.

 

Hmmmm....

? 1 Turbo car ran in the races ... of 3 present ?

I would like to hear how much difference the Turbo made in the cars speeds

Maybe the turbo mod isn't the answer ?

Glad to see everyone ran safe and clean ... I wish I had been there to experience it too !!!

Hope to see the replay -TV coverage too !!!

 

WOO HOO! Well done, boys! Matt just told me about the races. Sounds like it was exciting. He is VERY pleased with his new M7 goodies.

 

And like NASCAR with 33 cars has a decent race? They just go around untill the big one happens to take 2/3 of the field out of the lead lap.. I hardly call that Decent!

 

NASCAR has 43 cars
Not all races are on ovals and some ovals even require braking
The "big one" is usually in reference to restrictor plate racing
2/3 of the field: Really?
The stands are full

But if you or anyone else thinks that the race at the Shenandoah course was a success or decent -- in any way – knock yourself out; I'm not going to stop you from thinking that way.

 

We are really pleased to finally have some competition in the series. What a race it was.

As you all know Randy won the first race with Steve hot on his heels the entire time. We were kind of suprised the twin charged car actually wasn't stronger in the powerband, even with Steve's ABS gone he was able to closely tail him the entire race as you will see in the video. If Steve's ABS would have been working i bet there would have been more passing but trying to modulate an failed ABS brake system is no small feat, with little to no modulation the brakes tend to lock up often. I have some great in car video as well as the whole race shot from the bridge that I will hopefully post tonight where you can see all of this.

Race 2 was far more interesting with Steve beating Randy into turn 1 and was able to hold it until, you guessed it, Steve had to brake early because of no ABS and randy got by. A few more laps into the race Steve had another pass lined up when, you guessed it, 4 wheel brake lockup and off the track he went luckily with no damage. At this point the race was pretty much over until Randy ran into fueling issues and retired handing over the checked to Steve.

All in all it was a the most exciting racing yet and was a pure pleasure to watch.

Enjoy the videos! I will post them shortly.

 

HMM. How come more people go to NASCAR races than say ... baseball (at least in the south)? Why are are the stands always full? Where is the BIG money?

 

Thanks for the report! Looking very forward to the vids.

 

NASCAR SUCKS compared to NAMCC. Nuff said.

 

nuff said

 

I think there were only 2 turbos present. The one from LDG/Madness that didn't run and the twin-charge car with Webb/Helix.

Is there one I'm missing? (Steve isn't turbo-ed)

 

I love how there is so much NASCAR bashing on this site...lack of respect for there profession and lack of respect for there driving abilities. I would love to see some of the bashers and haters on here go out on a NASCAR track and try to compete against them.

Oh and not all of the NASCAR racing is done in the South....150 thousand plus fans in the stands and millions watching at home every weekend...they must be doing something right. NASCAR is where the BIG money is at...not IRL and Formula 1.

 

Just chalk it up to Cubic Inches envy

 

"Just chalk it up to Cubic Inches envy"

Seriously..I recommend going to one of the Richard Petty/Jeff Gordon driving schools and at least going on a ride-along...you will be hooked. I have been behind the wheel of these 800 horsepower beasts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, RIR, Bristol, and Daytona under the lights...next up is Talledega and Indy. Its a rush that no mini or other exotic car could deliver.

 

Correct just two turboed cars, ours and Randys. The Mad Dog car didn't run because of a stuck boost solenoid. the car was overboosting to 24psi. There was no programing above 18psi so fuel delivery was a problem.

Next time

 

Now THAT's a bumper sticker!!

 

It must be the new math
There was the LDG car present which did not run.
There was the Webb car which did not finish.
There was " your " car which had soem sort of a turbo if I am not mistaken.

I think that adds up to three at the track which was what Red fury was asking about . Three turbos show up and yours is the only one running at the end.You must know something the others don'tLOL . On the other hand one out of three doesn't really want to make me get my check book out just yet. Carry on !