RX-8s at the Runoffs
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RX-8s at the Runoffs
What was once the standard by which T3 cars were classed has become a back-marker, there was only one RX-8 in the class at the Runoff this year, and it was well of the pace of the S2k and Zs. There were two in E Prod, those cars look and sound awesome, unfortunately one of them now needs some serious work, it took a hard hit.
And then this thing showed up in our paddock looking to hitch a ride back to CA. It needs some TLC, but I am sure it wont be long before we see it on the track out here.
And then this thing showed up in our paddock looking to hitch a ride back to CA. It needs some TLC, but I am sure it wont be long before we see it on the track out here.
Last edited by ULLLOSE; 10-01-2010 at 03:46 PM.
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Jason, congrats on what I would say was a very successful first runoffs
For those that aren't aware, ULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOSE took a phone booth...err, "Yaris"....to 8th overall in a very healthy HP class.
What's on the agenda for 2011?
For those that aren't aware, ULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOSE took a phone booth...err, "Yaris"....to 8th overall in a very healthy HP class.
What's on the agenda for 2011?
#18
We were absolutely outgunned in HP department. Not enough time and money spent under the hood. Also, the 15" wheels with the tall tires really had us geared to tall. On corner exit and the straits the Honda's, and others, could have their way with me.
Getting the suspension only weeks before the race was a bit nerve racking... Having custom one-off parts we had know way of knowing if they were valved right, or if they would even hold together. We were very happy to see that we got very close on our first guess with the shocks and springs. And even after two-wheeling in Turn 6, going into the grass and catching air, we had no failures.
Before the end of the year we have some media/PR events with the car. VIPs from Sony PlayStation, Toyota and Nascar driver Joey Lagano are going to drive the car. It also is going to make an appearance at SEMA - assuming it survives the former.
The original deal called for Toyota to get the car back at the end of 2010, so it is up to them if we will get to run it next year. If not I will race the SSC Sentra, after Philip replaces the door and fender he bent at the Runoffs.
Not sure what I will autox. I think Jennifer still plans to co-drive with Coulson.
Here are a couple of laps from the race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_mlPp8TfxA
Hopefully speedcasttv.com has the full races online soon.
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I figured that once they switched from Heartland Park to Road America that the RX-8 was done for. There's just too many straights there for it to keep up with the Cobalts and S2000s. I was at HPT in '07 when Robert Huffmaster won. That was great fun to watch!
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