I started this thread hoping it would be easier for you guys to keep race discussions uninturrupted by general meet discussions. So pardon my endless list of photos. Feel free to share these with race buddies on other websites. I'm sure they would appreaciate the pics. If anyone wants originals, PM me with a copy of the photo wanted and I will send the original raw file.

A few shots from Today's SCCA opener on Belle Island in Detroit ...

The course:


This thing rocked!


I couldn't see the 370Z driver clearly ... anyone we know?



The grid:



I loved this EVO. The sound of the blowoff valve is a beautiful thing.







Sorry for so many Pics Deepu, I'm sure you don't mind.









This guys cheeses it up for a pic:


View of the pits:



The Factory Five Cobra was awesome. He didn't push it too hard.



More lining up ...

 

More ...

This was the first car out for the season...



This lil Acura was well prepped for racing. One of the sweetest sounding cars on the track.



First fishtail of the season ...



Subie FTW:





Beemer ...



Z in the slaloms ...



















RX-8 clears the lights ...

 

More ...



More Z Slaloms ... Deepu and his instructor. (Lookin' Good!)

















Official Time: 46.887


TT Roadster:


More of the Beemer:


Oops!!! But well recovered.












FC RX-7 Spins. I think a cone jumped out in front of him.

 

More ... tired yet?



More EVO




This lil lady did very well in her Mustang ...










More Cobra:


Gotta love these Karts ...




This lil Miata skid straight for the fence and fire hydrant. (Just after the final timing light.) I imagine they need a change of shorts after that incident.

 

Got one!





Here you can see how well the 370Z handles. Nice exit from the slaloms and entry to the last turn.

 

Awesome, thanks for shooting the pics. It was a fun day today.

 

As the title says.. "Milan Dragway - Test'n'Tune Wed 5/20/09"

Gates open at 5pm - till 10pm. $25 to run, $12 to watch.

I'll be there.

 

Nice pics!!
Was that the EVO school?

Steve-let us know your times man!
Once I get the 370 I am going for sure!!!

 

That was SCCA Season Opener AutoX event.
The Evo school is on June 6 in Chelsea

 

Nice pics brian. You need to come out when I'm there and get a couple shots of me

 

wow thanks for the sharing the pics they look awesome , i have to make it out to one these autox event .
steve i'll be out to milan on the 20th as well .

 

Thanks guys. I'd love to. I used to have a small collection of lenses for the Canon. Then one year I went to the Indy 500 and set my backpack down to get some car photos with the Toyota guys in the parking lot. It disappeared in seconds. Never saw it again. I figure I lost $1500 in lenses. Dumb ... just plain f'in dumb of me.

I need to upgrade the body and get some good tele lenses. I really enjoy taking the event photos.

 

Nice photos!

 

That sucks isn't it. The same thing happened to me at the 2007 Detroit auto show. All it took was to turn around a few seconds. I am pretty sure the thieves were following me all the time waiting for a chance to grab it.

Luckily I was able to recoup some of it by filing an insurance claim.

 

I'll post some shots up of Mid-Ohio after this weekend! Good shots at Belle Isle!

The Grape Neon still running?! Those drivers can FLY through a course.

 

You are welcome to join us for our (www.MVPTrackTime.com) 2009 track days. Feel free to come as a spectator or a driver. Happy Motoring!

Feff

 

Oh yes, he was the first one out. I didn't catch his time but daymn he was moving.

Sweet! Thanks for the link!

 

For all the guys participating at the track events, do you have some kind of coverage on your Z's or are you prepared to walk away if something terrible happens to your car?

I have been trying to gather some information and have come across the following thread which is very informative

https://my350z.com/forum/autocross-r...surance-8.html

The gist of it is following carriers offer track insurance

1. http://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com
2. http://www.wsibinsurance.com/


I also know that the regular insurance WILL NOT cover any damage to your car even at an autocross. I am prepared to take that risk (speaking for myself) as it is less likely to crash a car and total at an autocross than at a track.

 

Lapeer Dragway worked out really well for practice. It's rustic, with a dirt parking lot and a strip that isn't as pretty as Milan.. but I made 9 passes in 2 hours taking my sweet 'ol time. I could have beat my car to hell if I wanted to.
There is a concession stand, and a restroom, and room to setup a tent if you wanted. For street cars like ours, I think it's just fine. There were 10sec cars and bikes there too. I'd go again - but maybe not right after a heavy rain

Best time - and my personal best all time - Car 209

 

Nice run Steve!
That is .1 better then you last run
SO close to 13's man!!!

Keep working on your 60'
Get that a bit lower and you should be in 13.95 all day long!!!
Also put on some Test pipes that willget you more power.