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Old 08-28-2014, 11:41 AM
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It seemed like they were out in force trying to reach the quota as there were two others in the area also pulled over.

Besides that, the traffic, construction and the long 16 plus hour drive all was OK. I pulled into PIR just around 11:40 PM and called it a night.

Got in to the track and unloaded the car to get it through tech. It seemed that all of the heavy hitters were there so I knew i would not finsh well but I wanted to get some more seat time in and get some more support from the vendors.

Wilwood was on hand and again helped me through some issues...Thanks Mike! Even though not resolved it was better than before.

The speed stop was more of a drag race up and back and parking your car into a one car garage while traveling 60 plus!!

The autocross was set up for fast running. With fastest lap set by Mary P.

The car made it through day one needing nothing more than gas and a few more tweaks to the shocks.

Day two was the track. Being a novice I was nervous because the speeds on this track were going to be fast. I had a really good instructor named Tom who showed me the proper lines, braking and shift points and got me going faster. This made the trip worth it as I had a good time and learned just that much more.

Made it through the first few sessions then the knockback on the car became worse and I started to feel some vibration and brake fade so I pulled it off the track. upon inspection I found that the pinion seal was failing and that the axle bearings seemed to be getting loose as I could rock the car and hear noise and see the rotors flexing. Packed it up and since the event ended early headed back home.

Last edited by efs69; 08-28-2014 at 01:36 PM.
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