Track test I think.

 

Here's one of Charles. :D Do you guys mind the graphics?

 

These were actually taken by NASA Tech Director David Smith - some good snaps but you ain't seen 'nutin yet. Hey rxeighter! Looks like someone made the top 5 favorites list http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4788

What a GREAT weekend! It was great taging along for the ride with you guys. This was definately a gathering of kindered souls. My hat is off to you for having the determination, the nerve and the drive (pun intended) to venture into those corners and stretches at breakneck speeds. That takes a load of concentration and ya'll did a super job. Looking forward to doing it again someday.

Before heading back south, I spent Monday morning at MicroCenter giving my "lightening struck" eMac its last rights after the tech correnor signed the death certificate for my insurance claim. The light at the end of the tunnel is that I am now posting with a sporty new iMac G5 :D wooohoooo!

 

Working on it.....

 

The red flag was just a drill. No one said anything to me about it though. In all honesty, I was afraid the NSX I passed would tag me if I braked real hard and stayed behind the other car. The instructor I had on Saturday was very cool. He kept on telling me how to set someone up for a pass after a corner. He used to race professionally in Europe 30 years ago. He drove for the Mini Cooper factory team, raced in Cobras, Formula 2, and just about every class of race car on the most famous courses in the world including the Nordschleife (Nurburgring), Spa, Monza, the streets of Monte Carlo, etc.

 

Great question. I have no idea. I used the computer of one of my employees and I just exported to a wmv file. I used Ulead software.

 

I love the graphics!!

 

From Lego's session two...

http://www.geralds.net/HPDE031905/hpdesession2.wmv

Lego,

I see your instructor grabing the wheel as well......

 

Yep, that's me
Take a look at the loading of the suspension, which I believe is on Turn 1. Having the Racing Beat Suspension Package, I normally can put 3 fingers above the tires. I'd say there is a good 3+" of difference there.

This pic was taken Sunday, as I switched instructors with Pam. He was VERY animated, as demonstrated in the pic.

Awesome awesome time. Learned a ton about the capabilities of my car. I still have lots to learn.

 

He Lego - you were passing bunches of people too. Nice drivin'!!!

 

Thanks a lot! My instructor taught me a hell of a lot of stuff. He was great! I'm talking to everyone at work about it. My IT racing friend here is the only one who knows the turns though. The other people just sit and listen while we go on about the course.

I still smile when I think about it.

 

I lightened up the shadows in the pic. You can really see how much your suspension is compressed.

 

I meant to ask everyone, how their magnetic numbers held up? Did you have to use tape?

 

Held on fine. Didn't use tape the second day. No issues.

 

ok ok I missed out what about the fall session, anyone going?

Tim

 

No tape -- no issues.

 

I'm doing fall.....

I may do a (some) credit days events during the summer.

 

Looked a little hot chasing the Vette into 12, The instructor looks like he is directing an orchestra. Love the wipers. Gotta love that turn 1 at the end.

 

Definitely the same for me too. The fall is a yes. I'd also love to work a couple of events. Let me know which ones you're thinking of.

 

Yeah, I wanted to catch that vette really bad. The wipers happened twice, I couldn't help it.

The instructor was great. I'd definitely recommend him to any 8 driver for next time. We got along really well and he was a hell of a teacher.

I still dream about my turn 1 experience with a smile on my face. I was at work today in a meeting and a smile came over me when I was daydreaming about the track. People were giving me wierd looks.

 

Guys, I'm working my *** off trying to get these images organized. Don't want the excitement to fade before I get them posted. I have SO MANY to wade through. I finally decided to just put them in categories based on turns, straights, paddocks, esses, etc. I think I need Robert back up here helping me. I'll try to post a few more before too long just cause I can’t wait.

 

Hell yeah! I don't know if I can wait until then though. I may have to do an event to tide me over...

 

OK, I look forward to getting my grubby little hands on it. Watching the two videos posted so far I was getting excited seeing the possibilities of matching up my video with yours. Say when you are passing someone; if I can track down the matching clip from my camera I can then do a PIP. COOL, I'm getting wet just thinking about it! :p

 

how did Troy and his wife do in their 7 and 8?

Tim

 

You got 2 more Phlash. Session 2 and 3 from the first day. Same folder. They are big files again, so if you want me to make shorter clips, I can.

I'm chasing Nabil most of the way through session 2. When I screw up a turn, he gains on me, when I get one right, i get closer. We're both very close racers!!!