2009 OPTIMA Batteries Ultimate Street Car Invitational presented by Ridetech - Page 10 - Pro-Touring.com

mpozzi · #**181** 10-30-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bret

Did you guys catch the very ending with the combine in the field? That cracks me up...I don't know why.

I got it as my relatives are from Indiana. Farmers, too ... something about being outstanding in their fields.

Hiding now,
Mary Pozzi

wicked68 · #**182** 10-31-2009, 08:26 AM

I trust there will be quite a few battery chargers / jump stations there??

Larry Callahan · #**183** 10-31-2009, 08:34 AM

At the least I will have a battery charger with me you can use.

VonHauer · #**184** 10-31-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mpozzi

I am staying FAR AWAY from your booth and that dinner. Can't get out of OPTIMA but hope he runs out of 1) energy and 2) memory on the video camera by then.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Mary ya gotta know me better by now! 1) rust never sleeps 2) I've got a memory card with YOUR NAME on it
Theres no place you can go that I can't find you (insert evil laugh)

wicked68 · #**185** 11-01-2009, 06:37 AM

are we going to have cones marking the apex's and proper outside exit points on the curbs? Most of us will have never driven the course and with only having a few "warm up laps" this will be quite difficult compared to some of the guys that have a good bit of track time there.

RSX302 · #**186** 11-01-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wicked68

are we going to have cones marking the apex's and proper outside exit points on the curbs? Most of us will have never driven the course and with only having a few "warm up laps" this will be quite difficult compared to some of the guys that have a good bit of track time there.

This event has much to do with the driver. (sorry, no pressue) A top notch car with a top notch driver will get you in the top 3. I think we kinda have a good idea who might be in the top 3.

Last years event I finish 8th overall which I was very happy with myself because it was the first time the car was at any race track (Road or Autocross). The first for myself at this track as well. Even though I here it was Mr. Pozzi's first time at this track, he is way more skilled then I. I'm sure my car would have finished many spots higher just changing the driver.

What I found the hardest was the Autocross. For my first time at an Autocross, I felt Mary Pozzi did an absolute fantastic job setting up the cones. Being a rookie, it took me a couple of times thru to figure it out. (A SEA OF ORANGE CONES) Once I figured it out, I was able to get my lap times down to 5th fastest and had a blast. (I'm sure quicker with Mary driving) I hope this year they'll let people run thru it a couple times before hand like they did the 2.2m track.

Good Luck and remember...Have a Great Time! put the car back on the trailer the same way it came off...

wicked68 · #**187** 11-01-2009, 03:49 PM

wow - I got to see everyones cars today - I am totally blown away - rediculously amazing is the only thing that comes to mind to appopriately describe the line up.

what a killer group of cars and definately a great group of people. great to meet everyone today!

cgrady · #**188** 11-02-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm going to try and stay an extra day (SEMA), so i can see the invitational. Is the event spectator friendly?

Steve1968LS2 · #**189** 11-02-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RSX302

Even though I here it was Mr. Pozzi's first time at this track, he is way more skilled then I. I'm sure my car would have finished many spots higher just changing the driver.
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Yea, it was Dave's first time at Spring Mountain.. AND it was the first time he had ever driven my car.

But good drivers are like that.. and a great driver can really improve a good car and show it's abilities.

This year the driver to beat is Stielow.. that guy is crazy good.. I don't know which is the "car" to beat though.. so many choices.

DSE managed to get both of their cars onto the track today for test and tune sessions.. we were all jealous. lol

The game is so on.. should be fun. If Penny falls in the top 4-5 cars I will be happy since there's some serious stuff in attendance including kit cars and other things not there last year.

Bill Howell · #**190** 11-02-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cgrady

I'm going to try and stay an extra day (SEMA), so i can see the invitational. Is the event spectator friendly?

Yes, come on down. There is still a need for volunteers also if you are interested in helping out.

RSX302 · #**191** 11-06-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

Yea, it was Dave's first time at Spring Mountain.. AND it was the first time he had ever driven my car.

But good drivers are like that.. and a great driver can really improve a good car and show it's abilities.

This year the driver to beat is Stielow.. that guy is crazy good.. I don't know which is the "car" to beat though.. so many choices.

DSE managed to get both of their cars onto the track today for test and tune sessions.. we were all jealous. lol

The game is so on.. should be fun. If Penny falls in the top 4-5 cars I will be happy since there's some serious stuff in attendance including kit cars and other things not there last year.

I would imagine it will be similar to last year. A percentage will not make it to the end, a percentage will be in the middle and a handfull will be fighting for the top spot.

I feel confident Penny will perform well. (I'm feeling top 3 at least)

Do we know how many people will be running R1's?

Looks like it will be around the same outside temps as last year. Little hard to get the tires up to good operating temp with 3-4 laps. Drive around the pits for a while before each event..lol

David Pozzi · #**192** 11-06-2009, 10:41 PM

Just checking in from the motel in Pahrump. Penny is ready and set on "kill". Should be a fun day! Just found out an R8 is going to be running, so we'll see how we measure up to it.
Cheers, David

wellis77 · #**193** 11-07-2009, 05:21 AM

Good luck David, looking forward to hearing the results.

RSX302 · #**194** 11-07-2009, 12:32 PM

The Suspense is killin me!

69496 · #**195** 11-07-2009, 12:41 PM

I am at work and should just wait until I get home to check for updates but I can't wait. I think I check about every 15 minutes hoping someone will post something about the event. I got to now how its going and hoping we represent well.

notchbackgta · #**196** 11-07-2009, 01:02 PM

This is really cool being around the cars. Someone ran a 1:49 something so far

69496 · #**197** 11-07-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

This is really cool being around the cars. Someone ran a 1:49 something so far

Details man details

notchbackgta · #**198** 11-07-2009, 02:31 PM

I am puling transponders I don't have a lot of time for posting.
Best time so far is 1:46. I don't want to get in trouble for posting car times if I am not supposed to. Last year best was 1:51

Damn True · #**199** 11-07-2009, 02:51 PM

Updates people, we need updates.

Bow Tie 67 · #**200** 11-07-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

I am puling transponders I don't have a lot of time for posting.
Best time so far is 1:46. I don't want to get in trouble for posting car times if I am not supposed to. Last year best was 1:51

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