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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby pdy on Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:02 pm

Mmagus wrote:
It was a fantastic weekend and while my driving went well,




Mark: You are now famous....

http://results.pcasdr.org/pca.php?database=tt

Then under "Track Records, select "Buttonwillow Clockwise/Star Mazda", and click "Get Records"
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Mmagus on Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:53 pm

I think if I grin much more my face might break. :D It seems it was a fast weekend as I count it there were 10 new lap records...including some guy in the ISS class 8) Congradulations everyone!. :beerchug:
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Jad on Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:35 am

Some of those records were due purely to new classes that didn't exist before. I was faster previously, yet still got the class record :roll: .

The morning conditions were fast, but by the afternoon, I think the track was actually a little slow.

Still nice driving and a fun weekend!
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby rshon on Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:03 am

Yes, it was really hot in the afternoons, and several of us felt our engines going a bit off. The last few years we ran this track in November. Any idea why we ran in September this year?

p.s. Thanks to Jack and Robert (and Chuck) for all you guys do!
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Mmagus on Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:53 am

Jad wrote:The morning conditions were fast, but by the afternoon, I think the track was actually a little slow.

Still nice driving and a fun weekend!


I agree, a great weekend! Interesting about the feeling of a slow afternoon track as my two best laps of the weekend were in my timed runs in the very last timed group out. You know, when the announcer said, "2:25 and under....2:26? Well ok....anyone who hasnt run yet come on out!" Maybe my street tires liked a hotter surface? :lol:
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Jad on Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:32 pm

Or maybe your skills are improving faster than the cars were slowing :burnout:
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby mrondeau on Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:01 pm

Jad wrote:Some of those records were due purely to new classes that didn't exist before. I was faster previously, yet still got the class record :roll: .

The morning conditions were fast, but by the afternoon, I think the track was actually a little slow.

Still nice driving and a fun weekend!


I ran my two fastest times of the weekend during timed runs by about 1 second. Does that mean there's another second out there because of the weather? :D I know, I know, there's always another second out there. :lol:
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Peter on Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:50 pm

After a poor showing at Spring Mtn, Jae Lee aligned and corner balanced the car, and a few other minor adjustments were made. When I got on track, couldn't get more than 5200 rpm so came back in. Phoned Jae, he suspected the flywheel speed sensor. Since that hadn't been touched I was skeptical and not eager to get under the car to check it. I talked with Steve G - he explained how to pull the DME connector and check several voltages at various speeds, which confirmed the speed sensor problem. Then he brought over his tools, adjusted it, and I was back in action. I missed a few sessions Saturday, but learned more about the car and enjoyed the field troubleshooting, especially with less than ideal tools. After fixing a loose connector, the car ran great on Sunday.

Thanks Steve, I owe you one! :beerchug:
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby Rsylvestri on Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:01 am

Thanks again to Robert & Jack for another well run Time Trial, was nice after 4 months to get back in the seat!!

Great job Peter on your timed runs :rockon:
Glenn also! 2nd place
Had a great weekend with all our track friends, see you at Pahrump
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Re: I HAVE to say something about Buttonwillow this weekend!

Postby davidsq on Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:37 am

learned more about the car and enjoyed the field troubleshooting, especially with less than ideal tools.


that car never had issues :banghead: "drive it like you stole it"

i heard your daughters were looking for their doll house tools :oops:

see you @ PAARRHUMP, my friend is an awesome "electrician", near ridgemount high, i'll borrow his tools.

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