TRP results, 9-20-2006
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 12:09 am
Well, amid questionable weather, I decided to head out to Thompson tonight (in the GTP). I called the track at 4:30 and they said they were open. I had worked from home today, so I was able to get an early start. As I drove out there, the weather got better and better -- sun coming through the clouds and the roads were dry. It was only in the 50s, I think. I had a long-sleeve shirt and pullover on, and I was still cold.
I got there around 5:40, and by 5:55, I had already made two time runs. Nobody was there at first. I could've made 4-5 hotlaps easily. Traction was terrible. I spun every time, as did most people. My reaction times were even worse.
Here's my times:
Next up, eliminations. I wasn't sure which class I was going to run, so when the class call was made, I sat back and watched the lanes fill up. There was almost no one in Animal, yet at least 20 cars in stock. I decided to run Animal -- *6* cars. I liked my chances.
First round, I drew a 90s Impala SS on slicks.
Round 2, I drew some huge F250 or something pickup.
Round 3 (final round)
So, while it only took three rounds, I took home the money! After all the problems I've had with the Chevelle this year, it was nice to go out to Thompson and have a good outing.
The funny thing was they started kinda early, and with there being probably no more than 60 cars in all classes, I had won the final round, collected my trophy & money, and was on the road by 8:45. I met up with my old roommate Matt for a couple victory drinks and called it a night.
-Dave
I got there around 5:40, and by 5:55, I had already made two time runs. Nobody was there at first. I could've made 4-5 hotlaps easily. Traction was terrible. I spun every time, as did most people. My reaction times were even worse.
Here's my times:
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TIMERUNS
RT 60' ET MPH
.798 2.138 14.455 94.559
.762 2.361 14.739 94.443 (tried easing into throttle to avoid wheelspin)
.733 2.112 14.419 94.632
.624 2.145 14.437 94.659
.623 2.222 14.517 94.797
.583 2.305 14.660 94.262
First round, I drew a 90s Impala SS on slicks.
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RT ET Dial-In
.463 13.431 13.15 (him, red-light)
.689 14.544 14.50 (me)
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RT ET Dial-In
.579 18.533 18.25 (him)
.605 14.607 14.50 (me, hit brakes at very end)
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RT ET Dial-In
.698 14.509 14.50 (me)
.452 11.494 11.73 (him, red-light & break-out)
The funny thing was they started kinda early, and with there being probably no more than 60 cars in all classes, I had won the final round, collected my trophy & money, and was on the road by 8:45. I met up with my old roommate Matt for a couple victory drinks and called it a night.
-Dave
