SoCal: Time attack tuesdays

[DriverzInc]

How did it go?

[DFRESH]

Jon, whoever told you the track wasn't worth going to was way wrong---you will have a blast out there--even in my non-posi one legged jihad car, I managed to hit 60 on the straight section--it's got some good sweepers--the best time I have had at the track--for 20 bucks it was amazing. The people running the place are fantastic--very good people---we had an amazing time--I will go back as soon as possible. You guys that are close or even a couple hours away wont be dissapointed. We had, I believe, 10 cars from this site show up and Evan and Jason from TCI. This track has "rent me" all over it, or at least a "once a month" attendence for sure. Props to Chad for getting this going---it was an amazing evening--so much funner than the little auto-x at the GG---geez, it even has a banked turn--and I mean banked---more fun than I was imagining. YEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAA.

P.S. Dan with the Mopar was the schnizzle fo shizzle---Chad was right on his 6. Chris, Matt, Stig, Paul, Brent were all running great times. Evan took video while in my car---maybe he will post it up--both my rear shocks were out of fluid by the time I got there--LOL--it was heinous---I had to make at least the first session though--and took it around the track three different times (4 laps each session---talk about wheel hop--). Hope more of you will get to join in on this action---so much fun hangin with the PT group--great group of people.

Doug

[slow4dr]

I had a blast even though I was just spectating. Hopefully Sal will actually bring the Camaro out or at least let Evan take it. It was nice meeting some of you guys and I can't wait for the next one.

I have a few good photos and a bunch of crappy ones. The camera did not like the low light once the sun went down so most of them are from the first session. I'll upload in the morning and post them from work.

-J

[-The Stig-]

So much fun... Its a shame my car has the wrong tire on it. I'm sure on a lighter car they'd hook better, but underneath 4000lbs of Pontiac the get over loaded easily causing limited grip.

Oh well, still was stupid fun. Best $40 I've spent in a while. GG is what, $45-60 and maybe 6 runs (Costa mesa). $40 here and we got 6 runs.. They run that operation pretty smoothly.

Although I noticed I was boiling the power steering fluid towards the end of the runs... Steering got realllly vague and heavy. Poor Pontiac just can't be pushed hard... Lessons to take with me as I build up the Camaro... It -will- have a powersteering fluid cooler. Haha

Good seeing everybody again...

[Matt@BOS]

Man, that was great! You really can't beat it, especially for $20 a session. You might only get 3 timed laps but with the warm up and cool down its more like 9 laps, which is pretty decent. Plus you can easily run two sessions, which is about 18 runs for $40. Also, whoever said we should rent the track out is on to something.

I also learned a few things today. First, hard work and lots of planning pay off. I sabotaged Doug's coilovers back in Pleasonton and I was finally able to run a better time than him today. SWEET!

Second, Dan was the man out there tonight. If he had R comps he might have been able to hang with the fastest Miatas out there.

Third, brake pad knockback really sucks. I forgot to pump up my brakes on my last timed lap and put the front two wheels straight into the dirt. I think I Need a different master cylinder, a full floater, or a different driver.

Lastly, I think the Stig should taxi people around. We could call The G8 the Time Attack Tuesday Taxi. You have to admit, it's got a certain ring to it.

Matt

p.s. I left my backpack full of tools at the track, so I have to head back at some point. You boys still thinking of going August 10th?