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01-06-2009, 02:23 PM
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The improvement was in the suspension. We have been working hard on the shocks. I also credit the Cusco diff. The full throttle mid-turn understeer was much better this year.
We are NOT at red-line. The cars don't have the HP to push the cars beyond +/- 140 MPH because there is too much aerodynamic drag. It is one of the few tracks where we use 6th gear. Grand Am does not allow any gearing changes so we are stuck at those numbers.
We ran against a strong headwind on the back stretch all three days so there is probably a little improvement to be had on a calm day.
As of this morning there are 59 cars signed up . . . 29 ST and 30 GS.
The race is on Jan 23rd and it will be televised on tape delay. No broadcast date yet.
Randy
We are NOT at red-line. The cars don't have the HP to push the cars beyond +/- 140 MPH because there is too much aerodynamic drag. It is one of the few tracks where we use 6th gear. Grand Am does not allow any gearing changes so we are stuck at those numbers.
We ran against a strong headwind on the back stretch all three days so there is probably a little improvement to be had on a calm day.
As of this morning there are 59 cars signed up . . . 29 ST and 30 GS.
The race is on Jan 23rd and it will be televised on tape delay. No broadcast date yet.
Randy
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01-07-2009, 07:50 AM
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Daytona 2009
Opening a thread for the Daytona "Fresh from Florida" Koni Challenge Race.
January 23rd on the 3.5 mile banked oval and road course.
196 = Owen Trinkler and Jade Buford
197 = Randy Smalley and Joe Toussaint
198 = Adam Burrows and Trevor Hopwood
We will be paddocked in the Nationwide Garage area. The paddocks are open to the public. Please stop by and say hello.
We will have the 'RSR Getaway' pinball machine on display and set on free play. Come try your luck. The daily high score will win a team shirt!
Also . . . we will debut new car graphics at this race.
Randy
January 23rd on the 3.5 mile banked oval and road course.
196 = Owen Trinkler and Jade Buford
197 = Randy Smalley and Joe Toussaint
198 = Adam Burrows and Trevor Hopwood
We will be paddocked in the Nationwide Garage area. The paddocks are open to the public. Please stop by and say hello.
We will have the 'RSR Getaway' pinball machine on display and set on free play. Come try your luck. The daily high score will win a team shirt!
Also . . . we will debut new car graphics at this race.
Randy
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01-09-2009, 12:39 PM
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01-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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New graphics for 2009
Grand Am has been complaining that the three cars are so similar in appearance that they can't tell them apart in Timing and Scoring . . .
So . . . I designed new ones. The cars will have three different color themes. BLACK, WHITE and YELLOW. The base color will still be Red.
Here is the #197, themed in Black. Hope you like them.
Randy
So . . . I designed new ones. The cars will have three different color themes. BLACK, WHITE and YELLOW. The base color will still be Red.
Here is the #197, themed in Black. Hope you like them.
Randy
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01-10-2009, 07:04 PM
Grand Am has been complaining that the three cars are so similar in appearance that they can't tell them apart in Timing and Scoring . . .
So . . . I designed new ones. The cars will have three different color themes. BLACK, WHITE and YELLOW. The base color will still be Red.
Here is the #197, themed in Black. Hope you like them.
Randy
So . . . I designed new ones. The cars will have three different color themes. BLACK, WHITE and YELLOW. The base color will still be Red.
Here is the #197, themed in Black. Hope you like them.
Randy
It looks fast!!!!
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01-11-2009, 07:02 AM
Hope to see
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01-11-2009, 09:05 AM
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01-12-2009, 03:34 PM
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01-13-2009, 07:11 AM
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01-13-2009, 07:17 AM
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01-13-2009, 08:23 AM
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I think it makes the racing much less interesting, and don't see any benefit to spectators for doing this. I stopped watching Rolex when they started splitting the DPs and GTs. The racing got very boring, IMHO.
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01-13-2009, 07:09 PM
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Television / Cable / Directv
They are promising us at least 7 televised races this year . . . we shall see.
They will be shown on SPEED. Use 'Grand Am' or 'Koni' as a key word on your TIVO or DVR and the races should auto record.
. . . or, watch these threads and I will keep everyone updated.
Right now they are not showing a date for the Daytona race. It will be on SPEED. I just think the Grand Am site has not been updated.
They will be shown on SPEED. Use 'Grand Am' or 'Koni' as a key word on your TIVO or DVR and the races should auto record.
. . . or, watch these threads and I will keep everyone updated.
Right now they are not showing a date for the Daytona race. It will be on SPEED. I just think the Grand Am site has not been updated.
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Split Classes
We prefer split classes because we get better TV exposure. Most combined races tend toward over-coverage of the GS class. The ST class is typically a closer and more exciting contest. There are more of us and the level of competition is tighter.
Also, the GS cars typically don't give us the respect we deserve. They kill us on the straights . . . we kill them in the corners. Those knuckleheads can't seem to comprehend how much deeper we can brake.
There are always a few 'exciting' corners as we arrive at the same place at the same time.
Randy
Also, the GS cars typically don't give us the respect we deserve. They kill us on the straights . . . we kill them in the corners. Those knuckleheads can't seem to comprehend how much deeper we can brake.
There are always a few 'exciting' corners as we arrive at the same place at the same time.
Randy
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01-14-2009, 05:27 AM
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We prefer split classes because we get better TV exposure. Most combined races tend toward over-coverage of the GS class. The ST class is typically a closer and more exciting contest. There are more of us and the level of competition is tighter.
Also, the GS cars typically don't give us the respect we deserve. They kill us on the straights . . . we kill them in the corners. Those knuckleheads can't seem to comprehend how much deeper we can brake.
There are always a few 'exciting' corners as we arrive at the same place at the same time.
Randy
Also, the GS cars typically don't give us the respect we deserve. They kill us on the straights . . . we kill them in the corners. Those knuckleheads can't seem to comprehend how much deeper we can brake.
There are always a few 'exciting' corners as we arrive at the same place at the same time.
Randy
My wife and I are big fans of ALMS. We've been attending Sebring, Road America, and Petit Le Mans the past several years.
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01-14-2009, 06:35 AM
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Thanks for the explanation. As a spectator I did not enjoy seeing the DP/GT split in Rolex, but I can see where you prefer it in Koni. I'll watch when you race. I enjoyed what I saw last year.
My wife and I are big fans of ALMS. We've been attending Sebring, Road America, and Petit Le Mans the past several years.
My wife and I are big fans of ALMS. We've been attending Sebring, Road America, and Petit Le Mans the past several years.
How do you like your your '09 JCW?
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01-14-2009, 06:52 AM
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I have really enjoyed the JCW a lot so far. I plan to get it to the track for the first time in April. This weekend I'm installing the strut brace. I have to admit, though, that sometimes I really miss the E46 M3 it replaced. The MINI is a great car, but just not in the same league, IMHO.