Even though I couldn't be there, I'll be trying to provide updates as the weekend unfolds. The quickest way will be via Twitter: https://twitter.com/Formula1000
If anyone has news, post it up!
Even though I couldn't be there, I'll be trying to provide updates as the weekend unfolds. The quickest way will be via Twitter: https://twitter.com/Formula1000
If anyone has news, post it up!
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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Any non Suzuki cars? If so, what kind of power are they using?
Rod Rice is there with a Stohr/Kawasaki (2012). The Philly will be there with a Honda.
From the first two sessions:
Lawrence Loshak-2:15s
James Michael- 2:29s
Rod Rice- 2:30s
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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After day 1, Loshak is fastest with a 2:11.23.
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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Thanks, Mike. I enjoyed getting Twitter updates today.
2:11 is only about 1 or 2 seconds off the fastest Grand-am GT cars
How fast are FA and xSR going?
Rumors say Tonis and one of the grants did 3's
Is Tonis entered or just testing for hire?
No idea. I got here after cars were done and I only heard from someone running a stopwatch. I haven't seen him and I don't know what shop is running him.
Last weekend, the pole time for the Pro Mazda was 2' 3.124
Given enough track time and open track (probably neither will happen) the F1000 should be just as fast...the FM has more power but weighs 1335 and has very dirty aerodynamics.
Don't forget the Pro Mazdas now have to run Cooper tires not the Good Years anymore.
JR
"Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most ! "
and the coopers are rocks!
And the Pro Mazdas went as fast as 2.02.6 in practice
Sounds like based upon the twitter feed the fastest time was a 2:14 in opening session today by Ott. Any word on Osborne in the Citation? I know he was scheduled to go out.
Thanks for all the updates so far Mike for all of us anxious to know.
I'm told that times are hard to get because crews are not allowed on pit wall. I'm still trying to get more info, though. It REALLY sucks not being there.
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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Seems like T1 is kicking everyone's arse! How many cars on track per test session on average?
Hopefully everyone will have it figured out before the weekend
Rumor has it that Jake Latham was fastest on day 2 with a lap in the 2:11s. Anyone have any more accurate info?
Also, several pics of the Astra are uploaded here: Astra
and some general pics of the second test day here: COTA Test day 2
I think everyone should be able to view them.
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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What makes you think people want to see pictures of Wren?
OK guys tell us about what you think of the track , the test days , inquiring minds want to know, and are jealous.........
Go ahead and report me. If you think I won't ad hominem the **** out of you right in front of everyone, you're sorely mistaken.
In the real news category...
Weather was nice. Jeans and short sleeves were perfect.
We are in the back paddock and it is a long, long way to grid.
I'm hearing enthusiastic feedback about the track from several drivers in multiple classes.
It was a mess out there but no one should be surprised by that. I didn't see any cars that managed to find a wall. They were black flagging the sessions whenever a car spun and couldn't continue. That may change tomorrow when the SCCA takes over.
As a crew guy, there are issues. We cannot stand on the pit wall or go out to the outer wall even though it is protected by a catch fence. That makes it almost impossible to time cars or look for issues with a car.
Live timing will be here:
http://www.sccahost.com/sccalive/
but it isn't working yet.
Mike Beauchamp
RF95 Prototype 2
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Live timing is crapping out.. Not SCCA's fault it seems, as race monitor on the iPhone has the same problem.
Did it rain out there or something? Race Monitor is saying the fastest FF's did 2:24's, and there are a TON of FAs, FBs and DSRs going slower than that. Or is just the madness of 50 odd cars on track?
edit: Just read the twitter update, it was wet!
Well, the track is east of I-35.
They do get rain in Texas and in that section, the interstate seems to be the dividing line between the wet and the dry side.
It was damp but the line was dry. It started misting more at the very end.
Rain here is slowing things down. The first session, for FF's, started out wet but dry lines had appeared by the end of the session. As the day has progressed we have had more on & off rain. Cars are run wets now mainly but FA & FB still had some dry lines when they went out...all gone at this point.
Trying to see a print out of the times. Have race monitor but are missing times after the session.
Steve Bamford
We just stopped by and showed Greg how to pull up your old times on race monitor. You are third overall. Second FF.
Thanks Wren...I am back in the garage if you are around stop by again. Was off at the drivers meeting.
Thanks,
Steve
Steve Bamford
I am sad. We are not there.
Best of luck to everyone, have a great, and safe, race.
from the SCCA live feed - is there a way to see the results from Group 5?
Fastest in GP 5: Ringle (FA), Alexander (CSR), Osborne (FB), Bootz (DSR)
Weather Forecast.......COTA
Sat Mar 9 ...... 77° .....57° .......Scattered T-Storms.....Chance of rain: 50%
Sun Mar 10......61°..... 43°....... AM Showers.............. Chance of rain: 40%
Richard Dziak
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Former Phoenix F1K-07 F1000 #77 owner/driver
website: http://www.formularacingltd.com
email: sonewmexico@gmail.com
why is SCCA live timing so very pitifull? Nothing shown and cannot see anything,
Thanks ... Jay Novak
It appears that once practice, qualifying, or racing is completed, there is nothing available on the website. Currently it is shutdown due to no drivers on the track.
Let's hope that changes tomorrow for the events.
From their website tonight: sccalive That wraps up practice. Tomorrow is race day! Green flag scheduled to fly at 8am CST for qualifying.
Also try his link tomorow: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/scca-super-tour
Richard Dziak
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Former Phoenix F1K-07 F1000 #77 owner/driver
website: http://www.formularacingltd.com
email: sonewmexico@gmail.com
I found this from the practice session:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfGpBF6B0ls
Is it just me or was he about to turn into the bypass after the esses?
Here's another one - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJSIy7Wph0Y
Nice videos, love the track. Good luck in Q and in the races to all!! Checking monitor this weekend when able. Wish we were there!!
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