| Posted by Jason Pitts at 02:42 AM on Jun 10, 2009 | Post #1 |
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!
| Posted by Michael Kolar at 07:14 AM on Jun 10, 2009 | Post #2 |
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!
| Posted by Bill DeMars at 11:09 AM on Jun 10, 2009 | Post #3 |
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!
| Posted by Mike Miller at 11:36 AM on Jun 10, 2009 | Post #4 |
Good luck in the race Jason. Both the ring and Watkins Glen would be difficult at those distances. No inner loop too.
| Posted by Bryce Aston at 12:17 PM on Jun 10, 2009 | Post #5 |
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...
| Posted by Jason Pitts at 02:05 AM on Jun 11, 2009 | Post #6 |
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. :-)
| Posted by Jason Pitts at 01:22 PM on Jun 27, 2009 | Post #7 |
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.
| Posted by John Bodin at 01:37 PM on Jun 27, 2009 | Post #8 |
Good luck Jason! Car looks great, and Chipotle is a great restaurant, so represent them well!
| Posted by Jason Pitts at 05:50 AM on Jun 28, 2009 | Post #9 |
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! :-)
| Posted by Michael Kolar at 07:26 PM on Jun 28, 2009 | Post #10 |
Well done, Jason! Quite the accomplishment!
| Posted by Bill DeMars at 08:09 PM on Jun 28, 2009 | Post #11 |
Congrats Jason,
3rd not bad at all. you represented NASRL well.