GRA Championship Pics and Vids (10.24.10)

[Greg Dennis]

Here are a couple of my runs from today. LOVED this course. Lots of fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huX6uhEuygk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOtqSS_qYhA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Max Hayter]

My last run!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJxW1PgNkcM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Greg Dennis]

as the second car out on the course for the day, and a relatively green autocrosser, I was REALLY concerned that I was going to be the only jacka** to blow that finish. THANKS MAX! Fortunately you and I were not alone, haha ... it was A LITTLE tricky.

[Ken Lord]

Max,
Nice that you didn't even pretend to come back and not DNF. Classy move. I would have done the same

[Arthur Grant]

My last run!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJxW1PgNkcM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice all the way until the DNF

[Eric Clements]

that was A LITTLE tricky.

It wasn't really tricky. It was just annoying not being able to power thru the finish lights.

[Max Hayter]

Max,
Nice that you didn't even pretend to come back and not DNF. Classy move. I would have done the same

I didn't really see the point - 50.1 + DNF, or 50.1 + 1 ... neither one was any use to me.

[Greg Dennis]

that was A LITTLE tricky.

It wasn't really tricky. It was just annoying not being able to power thru the finish lights.

Ok, so it was tricky the first time, and then a little annoying, haha, but the rest of the course made up for it.

[Vincent Wong]

Here's my best run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGF_RuXO9A0

[Doug Kott]

Yeah, that course was big fun. The downhill entrance to that big right-hand sweeper took a little, um, delicacy...a rare autocross turn where a road racing line was needed. Big thanks to all GRA members!

[Mako Koiwai]

I'll try to get all of the photos posted tomorrow. Lots of boring shots ... we didn't have a very good angle on the course for most of the day. Big Thanks to Karen and Angie for tripping the shutter when I was busy!

[Theo O.]

Yeah, that course was big fun. The downhill entrance to that big right-hand sweeper took a little, um, delicacy...a rare autocross turn where a road racing line was needed. Big thanks to all GRA members!

Nice driving Doug Great job!

[Leonard Cachola]

Here's mine from SK2 - Run#2 plus spins from Runs 3 and 4. Also, my fastest Fun Run.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKn5mu-MIEs

[Jeff Stuart]

Here's my run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Pp1nmtz0M&hd=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Morgan Trotter]

fastest clean run. I had a finish like Max.. but since he took the liberty to show his ill spare you mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBaRbcw_MPc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Marshall Grice]

that was A LITTLE tricky.

It wasn't really tricky. It was just annoying not being able to power thru the finish lights.

I mean this as constructively as possible, but that was easily one of the top 5 worst finishes I've ever seen on an autox course. The rest of the course was ok though.

[Mako Koiwai]

I kept wimping the finish ... lifting just before the lights.

I wonder what Casey thought of it after working it in the long 4th (3rd?) run group ... by himself. He did a LOT of running

[Mako Koiwai]

Will's 3rd run in Karen's Vette. What do you think of the camera angle"

http://gallery.me.com/makofoto#100112

[Vincent Wong]

Mako, that's a very nice shot of Tom. Can't wait to see the rest of the photos.

[Mako Koiwai]

Will's 4th run ... camera needs to be higher to see over the side review mirror ... and could be panned further right to see more up the road. I need to take advantage of the new LiveView available for the GoPro:

http://gallery.me.com/makofoto#100117

[KJ Christopher]

I kept wimping the finish ... lifting just before the lights.

I wonder what Casey thought of it after working it in the long 4th (3rd?) run group ... by himself. He did a LOT of running

Mako,

It isn't really wimping. The finish was a turn - you had to lift somewhere to navigate it. (And that just seems a little unnatural at a finish.)

I thought the course was fun. (Would have been even more fun with more power.) I enjoyed the long sweeper, trying to get that entrance just right and then maintain that raged edge all the way around. Sector three wasn't bad either - not too tight, but reminding me the importance of driving OUT of the elements instead of driving into them. The finish was very anticlimatic though. Finishing in a turn just isn't fun. I would rather have had a straight shot out for 200' and then a left turn to the timing slip person (leaving the lights about where they were, maybe 20' later). Being able to hang it out a little after the last curve would have been more fun. Other than that, I enjoyed it. Good job Casey and Jason!

My video (may still be processing): http://vimeo.com/16173811" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I had an X run 4 tenths quicker, just need to find the correct video. And I need to remember to hold up the timing slip to the camera from now on....

[Mako Koiwai]

The long straight into the showcase turn complex was so much fun!

Will's 2nd run ... featuring a camo by the stylish Teri Mayo: http://gallery.me.com/makofoto/100123

Personally I like a Starter that actually uses the flag with some flourish! Thanks Gio ...

[Arthur Grant]

Of course I don't have a lot of experience but I really like the course, the finish not withstanding. However for small turnout event like this, or what I hear the Thanksgiving event is likely to be, a course with a cross over that lengthens it and still has fast sections would be a lot of fun.

[Doug Kott]

that was A LITTLE tricky.

It wasn't really tricky. It was just annoying not being able to power thru the finish lights.

I mean this as constructively as possible, but that was easily one of the top 5 worst finishes I've ever seen on an autox course. The rest of the course was ok though.

Really? I didn't have any problem getting my 2160-lb. Spyder slowed after the lights. Then again, I'm not carrying speed like the Berry-mobile! The finish was a little different than most, but it's the same finish for everyone, and autocross is all about adapting to the elements.

[Bill Martin]

that was A LITTLE tricky.

It wasn't really tricky. It was just annoying not being able to power thru the finish lights.

I mean this as constructively as possible, but that was easily one of the top 5 worst finishes I've ever seen on an autox course. The rest of the course was ok though.

I would have "felt" better about it if the lights had been at the corner exit or even 45 degrees across. Then it would have been "course challenge" instead of post-finish hang on and hope for survival. I tried to pretend it was just another corner on the course, but something inside kept insisting on no-lift until thru the lights.