any pics from the event?

 

Not really Kosher for me to say... both vehicles involved had four wheels each. That's about all the description I can say until the driver's give me approval to discuss. I'd ask that anyone else who was there respect the driver's privacy.

One vehicle was able to drive away and home, the other left on a flatbed, but I was told it actually RETURNED under it's own power after some sheet metal manipulation. All drivers and passenger (one instructor) were fine.

 

Well, I have to confess that I was one of those that visited a tire wall. I guess I gave it too much throttle too early and the car snapped around really quickly. I spun and ended up hitting the tire wall backwards. It was a pretty hard hit and I had a quite a bit of damage (I'll post a pic tomorrow for those with any morbid curiousity!), but I was completely fine.
Stacy, I have no problem with you or anyone else discussing incidents like this on our forum.
I learnt a very expensive lesson - if someone else can learn from it, then thats only a good thing.
BTW, thanks to you and Brian for all your help (and commiserations!) afterwards.
Good news is that this was my last event for the year, so I'll be ready again for the event in February!!!!!!

 

No problem. Glad no one was hurt. Seems like that was the corner that claimed a 300ZX in the past.......

 

Exactly the same... like I said, it was notorious and dangerous before, even in the dry... but this year it seems to be even worse. VIR told me during the holiday charity laps they had a few cars in it then (and they were lower speed parade laps!)

Crawford... glad you're OK and taking it well. Get right back on that horse and you'll be fine!

 

Sorry I didn't get over to say hi, then give my sympathy later. I promise to come by and at least say hi at the next event.

 

Despite the weather, and a couple of unfortunate events I still think everything went as well as it could. I wanted to take a minute and say a few words about my students here.

Phil – great job on your first event. As anyone here can attest the first time out is sensory overload and learning anything is an accomplishment. The huge improvements you made and all the stuff you were able to learn and remember in just one day is something to be proud of. You are well on your way and I can see you moving up the learning curve very quickly. It was a pleasure being your first instructor.

Matt – I always think it great when a driver finds a new epiphany at the event. That last session with you was an absolute blast. The smoothness and realization of entry speed importance made that last session really fun, especially when we saw your FIL. It was great meeting your family and congrats again.

For those who made it, the Peter Krause talk Sunday night was absolutely eye opening. Having him explain some of the subtle nuances of the track he helped design shows that even after 1000’s of laps there are things you just don’t notice.

Chuck once again provided excellent class room instruction. I missed most of because of obligations, but the bit I caught was new, fresh, and fun to listen to.

I know I am looking forward to having everyone out again, and starting next year early.

 

Marty - it was great to finally meet you!! Thanks for all your help on Monday - especially during my spin coming off Roller Coaster!! I am officially hooked - I will be spending the winter gutting the car and preparing for the Spring.

I will post my in-car video on YouTube as soon as I finish editing it.

See you back at VIR in February!!

- Matt

 

had a great time despite the rain, i took over 1289 pics all said and done so please be patient waiting for the pics to be edited! i'll get to them just as soon as i can, i started a new job tuesday and am still in the process of settling into a new place to live, just got the internet hooked up finally lol. i thought considering the conditions, things went really well. props to stacy for putting on such a great, well planned (and executed) event!!

 

lol, it was turn 10. And you did everything right afterwards. Quite a pucker factor there when the rear comes out.

 

Cool. I know this week has been crazy for you. Looking forward to pics of Dustin's Nismo Z on track.

 

Until StormFront gets his ready to go... here's a few from F&S:

 

... and some non-Z pics:











ok... one more Z pic

 

I can't wait to see the pics. You always do a great job. Please remember the pics I asked you about for my student.

I hear new you on the new job thing. I understand your new boss is a real a.. (lol).

 

Man, I love the silver #8 in the first pic. It was in the garage next to me, and I admired it all day. Then, there is Graham's g in the bottom pic. Also, a great looking car and he really has it dialed in well.

 

From everything I heard, it sounded like there weren't any dull moments up there.

Is it February yet?

 

the (rear) end result.....

 

^^^

 

finally getting around to working on pics, sorry for the delay for those who attended. i moved out for the first time in my life to SC to work for the company bryan works for and started tuesday. my week has been a whirlwind of things to do getting established down here and work (thankfully!). please accept my apology on the delay in getting these pics done, i will get them all done asap. here's a teaser for now:

a beautiful sunrise...


i'll start a thread once they are all done (i'm uploading to my website as i get them done so check there for those who know what it is) and link to the thread in this one

 

one more teaser of Momentum's car...