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Posted by Jason Pitts at 08:42 AM on Jun 10, 2009
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Hey guys, RaceDepartment is holding an endurance race at the end of June at the Nordschleife, using GTR Evolution. I hope to make a decent showing, and have prepared this new car to debut at the event. http://gallery.me.com/skykingusa#100067&bgcolor=black&view=grid For anyone interested in watching some of the event, here are the details about the race, which will be broadcast live (details forthcoming). Somehow I think if I can just finish, it will be a victory in and of itself. This track can be tough, as you all know. http://forum.racedepartment.com/gtr-evolution-racing-club/18730-saturday-june-27th-500km-nordschleife.html#post322396 I am still working on my times, but am concentrating more on consistency and stabilty since the race is so long. Wish me luck! |
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Posted by Michael Kolar at 01:14 PM on Jun 10, 2009
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Hungry, were we? :) Looks great, Jason! Yeah, 24 laps is a long time at the 'ring, just finishing will be hard enough. Best of luck to ya! |
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Posted by Bill DeMars at 05:09 PM on Jun 10, 2009
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I'd love to but I'll be on the CT River catching fish and having more than a few cold ones with my friends from the old country. Lynn, MA Been planning this for months. Good luck and have fun! |
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Posted by Mike Miller at 05:36 PM on Jun 10, 2009
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Good luck in the race Jason. Both the ring and Watkins Glen would be difficult at those distances. No inner loop too. |
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Posted by Bryce Aston at 06:17 PM on Jun 10, 2009
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Go get'em Jason!!! Set her up for handling, not speed. Just sticking around till the end will have you in the top 10 easily I say... |
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Posted by Jason Pitts at 08:05 AM on Jun 11, 2009
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Thanks guys. I agree with you Bryce - I'm going to work on lap times, but I'm going to be sure the car is stable and I don't do anything stupid during the race. I think I'd have to shoot myself if I get taken out on lap 1 or 2 because of a stupid mistake. :-) |
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Posted by Jason Pitts at 07:22 PM on Jun 27, 2009
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The race starts today at 12 noon Pacific time, practice has already started. You can see the live broadcast here: http://forum.racedepartment.com/ You can see the live standings here: http://71.182.83.98/liveview/live_view.php?da[id]=1 If anyone has no life on Saturday mornings, feel free to check it out. |
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Posted by John Bodin at 07:37 PM on Jun 27, 2009
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Good luck Jason! Car looks great, and Chipotle is a great restaurant, so represent them well! |
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Posted by Jason Pitts at 11:50 AM on Jun 28, 2009
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Thanks John! It was a lot of fun! The 3 hr race started sunny, then it rained, and then it was sunny again. I ended up with a 3rd place finish, which I am happy with. Here is my race report for those interested. http://forum.racedepartment.com/gtr-evolution-racing-club/18730-saturday-june-27th-nordschleife-500k-56.html#post347195 You gotta love the reliability of the old C6R! :-) |
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Posted by Michael Kolar at 01:26 AM on Jun 29, 2009
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Well done, Jason! Quite the accomplishment! |