Saturday's Road Altanta Race Video

mpowers · 08-16-2008, 09:24 PM

In two part from inside Matt's S2K..first part make sure to watch his rear view mirror. 2nd part more action. Sorry I had no video myself..

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...99390458314898 part 1

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...69531957835558 part 2

mpowers
enjoy

Jarred@Z1 · 08-16-2008, 10:10 PM

wow that was a great race it doesnt get any closer than that great driving on both your parts. Next time however, how about more than just a yell in the radio when you pass him for the win.

mpowers · 08-16-2008, 11:24 PM

I'll work on that

jmark · 08-17-2008, 07:52 AM

Good stuff Mike. You & Matt are real close.

mpowers · 08-18-2008, 05:35 AM

Every race this year has been this way! But since we have some work to do to the car, we decided up grade a few aero items. Should add some much needed corner speed.

dnguyent · 08-20-2008, 12:07 AM

Wow, what an exciting race! That was some nice driving.

jmark · 08-20-2008, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpowers

Every race this year has been this way! But since we have some work to do to the car, we decided up grade a few aero items. Should add some much needed corner speed.

Which aero kit did you go with?

mpowers · 08-20-2008, 07:53 AM

Thanks dnguyent!

We went with a version 2 nismo replica fascia and replica side skirts from CRG. Also adding one of those big APR carbon fiber wings.

Keeping our fingers crossed that we are able to make the body shop next week.

sfarrah · 08-20-2008, 08:28 AM

Awesome racing. You guys really need to be aware of everything going on around you with the huge speed differential between some of cars in that run group. Great stuff to watch!

Prelude_Guy · 08-20-2008, 05:59 PM

Man, great driving from the both of you!!

I was literally shaking back and forth while watching the clips.

Can wait to see more clips from you guys!

mpowers · 08-21-2008, 08:28 PM

Thanks guys for all the comments!

Look for a post in November for an 8hr (yep eight hours) enduro that we will be racing in at Road Atlanta in December. Also all of our events are spectator freindly. And unlike other NASA events spectators will be allowed to enjoy their favorite adult beverage during the event. So come, camp out in the infield, watch some great racing and party all weekend!

Informal schedule: All of these are for the year end championship so look for some great racing from all of the fields.
Friday Dec. 5th 8 Hour Enduro
Saturday Dec 6th Sprint Races/hpde-drive RA! Call it a early Christmas gift to yourself!
Sunday Dec. 7th usually a fun race/more hpde!

Also if you come we will have a Toys for Tots drive so bring something for the less fortunate. Rumor also has it PBS & Speed TV will be their....

jmark · 08-28-2008, 10:12 AM

Mike,

How are the repairs going? Have a great Labor Day!

mpowers · 08-28-2008, 08:17 PM

Very well, the car is at the body shop as we speak. We hopefully wrapped all the mechnical this past weekend, but it's hard to drive a car when the rear quarter panels are rubbing the tires!

I'll try to get some pic's if I have time to swing by the shop.

mhoward1 · 08-29-2008, 05:58 AM

Mike,
I am going to have to come out and play with you guys sometime soon. I think I am really ready to move up, or at least over from the SM.

mpowers · 08-29-2008, 06:31 AM

You should Marty, NASA could use someone of your caliber!

07JimmyZ · 08-29-2008, 07:22 AM

My favorite videos to watch, race was awesome. thanks for posting!

mpowers · 08-29-2008, 09:11 AM

Your welcome and thanks!

betamotorsports · 08-29-2008, 10:54 AM

Damn Mustangs! And you guys lapped that gold Trans Am at twice. Great driving guys! Were the tires going away on your 350Z?

mpowers · 08-30-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betamotorsports

Damn Mustangs! And you guys lapped that gold Trans Am at twice. Great driving guys! Were the tires going away on your 350Z?

By the end of this race we had four hours on the Hoosier R's and they were performing fantastic. Temp was in the mid to low 80's all weekend and the car was working great.

The reason you see Matt catch back up is Jarred had radio'd into me that a car had lost it's engine on the front straight going into turn 1 and their was oil on the driving line. Matt does not have radio's so he had no clue he was driving on oil slick track. So it gave him a chance to catch up while we played it safe. This is how we lost a 7-8 second gap that we had.

betamotorsports · 08-30-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

The reason you see Matt catch back up is Jarred had radio'd into me that a car had lost it's engine on the front straight going into turn 1 and their was oil on the driving line.

OK, that makes sense, especially when you drove into turn 1 off-line when Matt was catching up to you.

08-16-2008, 09:24 PM	#1
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Saturday's Road Altanta Race Video In two part from inside Matt's S2K..first part make sure to watch his rear view mirror. 2nd part more action. Sorry I had no video myself.. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...99390458314898 part 1 http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...69531957835558 part 2 mpowers enjoy __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-16-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	I'll work on that __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-17-2008, 07:52 AM	#4
jmark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greer, S.C. Posts: 3,525 iTrader: (1)	Good stuff Mike. You & Matt are real close. __________________ '71 240Z, '78 280Z, '07 Nismo 350Z #0007 Silver Alloy

08-18-2008, 05:35 AM	#5
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Every race this year has been this way! But since we have some work to do to the car, we decided up grade a few aero items. Should add some much needed corner speed. __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-20-2008, 07:53 AM	#8
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Thanks dnguyent! We went with a version 2 nismo replica fascia and replica side skirts from CRG. Also adding one of those big APR carbon fiber wings. Keeping our fingers crossed that we are able to make the body shop next week. __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-20-2008, 12:07 AM	#6
dnguyent Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 962 iTrader: (5)	Wow, what an exciting race! That was some nice driving.

08-20-2008, 08:28 AM	#9
sfarrah Know it all Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 656 iTrader: (2)	Awesome racing. You guys really need to be aware of everything going on around you with the huge speed differential between some of cars in that run group. Great stuff to watch! __________________ 12.8@107.8mph ALL MOTOR! SPL Parts 6pt roll cage, APS Plenum, JWT Clutch and FW, 5Zigen FN01RC, Hotchkis sways with SPL adj end links, SPL/KTS Coilovers, Torvec LSD, 5Zigen ProRacer A-Spec, SPL solid diff bushings, SPL Camber/Caster Arms, rear Camber and Mid-Link w/Swift springs, Stoptech 13" front BBK-Hawk Pads

08-20-2008, 05:59 PM	#10
Prelude_Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MD Posts: 6 iTrader: (1)	Man, great driving from the both of you!! I was literally shaking back and forth while watching the clips. Can wait to see more clips from you guys!

08-21-2008, 08:28 PM	#11
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Thanks guys for all the comments! Look for a post in November for an 8hr (yep eight hours) enduro that we will be racing in at Road Atlanta in December. Also all of our events are spectator freindly. And unlike other NASA events spectators will be allowed to enjoy their favorite adult beverage during the event. So come, camp out in the infield, watch some great racing and party all weekend! Informal schedule: All of these are for the year end championship so look for some great racing from all of the fields. Friday Dec. 5th 8 Hour Enduro Saturday Dec 6th Sprint Races/hpde-drive RA! Call it a early Christmas gift to yourself! Sunday Dec. 7th usually a fun race/more hpde! Also if you come we will have a Toys for Tots drive so bring something for the less fortunate. Rumor also has it PBS & Speed TV will be their.... __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-28-2008, 10:12 AM	#12
jmark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greer, S.C. Posts: 3,525 iTrader: (1)	Mike, How are the repairs going? Have a great Labor Day! __________________ '71 240Z, '78 280Z, '07 Nismo 350Z #0007 Silver Alloy

08-28-2008, 08:17 PM	#13
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Very well, the car is at the body shop as we speak. We hopefully wrapped all the mechnical this past weekend, but it's hard to drive a car when the rear quarter panels are rubbing the tires! I'll try to get some pic's if I have time to swing by the shop. __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-29-2008, 05:58 AM	#14
mhoward1 Super Moderator MY350Z.COM Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NC Posts: 9,559 iTrader: (0)	Mike, I am going to have to come out and play with you guys sometime soon. I think I am really ready to move up, or at least over from the SM. __________________ Marty Howard President Triangle Z club Track Events Logistics Coordinator TZC/THSCC

08-29-2008, 06:31 AM	#15
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	You should Marty, NASA could use someone of your caliber! __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

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07JimmyZ Know it all Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake Worthless, FL Posts: 583 iTrader: (9)	My favorite videos to watch, race was awesome. thanks for posting! __________________ 07║Ings TS-06║Michelin║Nismo║Berk║ BC ║Mastergrade║

08-29-2008, 09:11 AM	#17
mpowers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: SAVANNAH,GA Posts: 1,330 iTrader: (6)	Your welcome and thanks! __________________ www.madddogmotorsports.net

08-29-2008, 10:54 AM	#18
betamotorsports Fabricator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: La Habra, CA, USA Posts: 649 iTrader: (0)	Damn Mustangs! And you guys lapped that gold Trans Am at twice. Great driving guys! Were the tires going away on your 350Z? __________________ John Coffey