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Old 11-20-05 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cgotto6
Man, looks like a lot of fun. What turbo is Fritz runnin again? T-78?
i think he said he was on a t76 now, but had a t78 in the car before
Old 11-20-05 | 03:34 PM
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Looks like fun... I'd love to check out VIR... but it's more like a 50 hour drive for me! And I don't trailer my car! That would hurt...

Can't wait to see the video!
Old 11-20-05 | 04:31 PM
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Damian -
First of all, welcome to the small small group who will actually track their car and get to experience just how great these cars really are. I had always assumed from your posts and list of modifications that you were alredy bitten by the track bug. I have tracked my RX7 a few times, but my track car is a 944 Turbo.

Let me know next time you guys are planning a track day. I'll come down to drive with you guys.
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Old 11-20-05 | 08:35 PM
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From what I recall Damian has track experience, just not at VIR.
Old 11-20-05 | 08:37 PM
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Fritzs' car needs some more flair. You definitely have the upper hand on vehicle apperance intimidation factor. Glad you had some fun in Danville.
Old 11-20-05 | 09:03 PM
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Awesome!!! Cool track cars!
Old 11-20-05 | 09:21 PM
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You see the flair when you see Fritz drive...lol
Old 11-20-05 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by technonovice
From what I recall Damian has track experience, just not at VIR.
lol, just a "little" bit
Old 11-20-05 | 09:45 PM
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mmmm... VIR. Looks like fun

I'm an oil cooler and a bigger IC away from tracking my FD.
Old 11-20-05 | 10:42 PM
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DAMN I'm SO pissed I missed this event. Couldn't have asked for better weather.

Looks like you guys had fun. Can't wait to see the vids.
Old 11-20-05 | 10:53 PM
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Damian, Im glad you enjoyed the track so much. It was great to meet you and fritz and see those cars in person. Bruce was an excellent instructor, and I really learned a lot from him. My FC isnt a horsepower monster, but it sure was fun to drive on the track. Hope to see ya back at VIR someday, great pictures!
Old 11-21-05 | 07:03 AM
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LORD have MERCY that was too damn much fun. Pimpin with some track DAWGGs on the VIR Full course with the sun and fun shining upon us, my GOODNESS, just what more can a brotha ask for.

I may have some good footage of me and Andy (passenger) chasing Damian but he was so damn fast and it took so long to catch him that the tape may have run out. That boy gots some mad skills

Anyway I'll post some more when I get a chance and it was nice meeting all the new folk and can't wait until the PCA event in Dec. Oh I feel so good I'll be leavin the house just like this hehe

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Old 11-21-05 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rceron
I want to see vids of both you guys doing sub 2:10s.

Ramon


Funny you should mention 2:10. I think you jinxed me hehe I just checked my vids and the best time I have is a 2:10. In one session I took a rider along who clocked me at 2:07 with just one car slowing us down at oak tree. Other than that I really didn't have more than about a 1/2 lap of open track until the last session but the temps came down quite a bit and the track was not that sticky. More excuses hehe, I also put in too much race gas so the car was missing a little and not pulling nearly as well as it had been. I was reaching 165 (indicated) earlier on the back straight carrying a passenger but during the last session I could only manage 160 even with the colder temps.
Old 11-21-05 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Wish i coulda been there guys.

You really did miss some good times but hopefully next year I can do Watkins with you or you can come down and do VIR with me
Old 11-21-05 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
Fritzs' car needs some more flair. You definitely have the upper hand on vehicle apperance intimidation factor. Glad you had some fun in Danville.
At VIR the corner workers refer to me as the yellow banana boat and that's about all the flair I can stand but I got moves
Old 11-21-05 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by patfat
DAMN I'm SO pissed I missed this event. Couldn't have asked for better weather.

Looks like you guys had fun. Can't wait to see the vids.
I told you so, I TOLD YOU SO. We could of been a rockin an rollin brotha
Old 11-21-05 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by technonovice
You see the flair when you see Fritz drive...lol
YEAH Baby, this is how I roll
Old 11-21-05 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn
Funny you should mention 2:10. I think you jinxed me hehe I just checked my vids and the best time I have is a 2:10. In one session I took a rider along who clocked me at 2:07 with just one car slowing us down at oak tree. Other than that I really didn't have more than about a 1/2 lap of open track until the last session but the temps came down quite a bit and the track was not that sticky. More excuses hehe, I also put in too much race gas so the car was missing a little and not pulling nearly as well as it had been. I was reaching 165 (indicated) earlier on the back straight carrying a passenger but during the last session I could only manage 160 even with the colder temps.
I was out watching you during one session, and I swear i clocked you around 2:08.

I clocked one of my laps after dumping my vids and I managed to pull a 2:36.

I also shot a couple of pics of you and Damian :






Can't wait to get back out there in the spring, although I have a LOOOOOOOONG way to go beofe i'm half as good as you and Damian!
Old 11-21-05 | 07:28 PM
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Video of me taking Andy for a ride and trying to catch up to Damian is up and ready to view

Go to: http://fritz.sysadmin-racing.com/

Link is titled: Audi VIR F Chasing DAMIAN-ANDY riding

Should be near the top of the page with the most recent date.
Old 11-21-05 | 07:46 PM
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that is a GREAT vid!!! Love to see the FD's on the track!!!
Old 11-21-05 | 08:00 PM
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dam that is some skill i can't wait to go to the track that ***** dope!!!!
Old 11-21-05 | 08:35 PM
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Good video. Your oil pressure gauge is not working. I assume you already know this.
Old 11-21-05 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
Good video. Your oil pressure gauge is not working. I assume you already know this.

Neither does the gas gauge, oil pans still a leaking, sm exhaust leak (best it's been though), cracked rotors, thin pads, dusty as a broom closet on the inside, squeaky belt, and lastly a freak at the wheel
Old 11-21-05 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn
Video of me taking Andy for a ride and trying to catch up to Damian is up and ready to view
Go to: http://fritz.sysadmin-racing.com/
Link is titled: Audi VIR F Chasing DAMIAN-ANDY riding
Should be near the top of the page with the most recent date.
I'm ready for the sequel! Wish I could have been there. Looks like next spring maybe my next chance...if I'm lucky.
Old 11-21-05 | 09:40 PM
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I figured I had some decent times because the car was hauling *** down the straights. I only video taped a couple of sessions and just never had any open track.

Thanks for putting a clock on me




Originally Posted by Section8
I was out watching you during one session, and I swear i clocked you around 2:08.

I clocked one of my laps after dumping my vids and I managed to pull a 2:36.

I also shot a couple of pics of you and Damian :






Can't wait to get back out there in the spring, although I have a LOOOOOOOONG way to go beofe i'm half as good as you and Damian!


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