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The Lemons site kinda makes it seem that we are using the Summit Point Main circuit. But the NASA Hyperfest site says they are using the Main Circuit that weekend. So which one are we using?
BTW, the combination of Hyperfest and Lemons on the same weekend should make for an awesome weekend. If you get bored for even a half a second, you need to have your car nut member card revoked.
-Scott
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There's a turn off to eliminate the carousel and corkscrew just after the bridge. 3 wide at the carousel w/ Lemons would have been fun, though.
There's a turn off to eliminate the carousel and corkscrew just after the bridge. 3 wide at the carousel w/ Lemons would have been fun, though.
While I would never outright discount that turn - it's a blind turn after a rise and longish straight and only eliminates the karousel, not the corkscrew. Anyone who misses that turn and hits the grass will (not might) hit a wall.
Where will they cut it off then?
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If oneday is correct about not using the corkscrew, then there is a turn on bridge straight right before the bridge that will take you past start/finish - backwards. Then use the "Old Ram" cutover to get back into the cave esses. It will make for a very tight course with minimal passing zones.
All of this is of course conjecture based on internet rumors posted here.
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If oneday is correct about not using the corkscrew, then there is a turn on bridge straight right before the bridge that will take you past start/finish - backwards. Then use the "Old Ram" cutover to get back into the cave esses. It will make for a very tight course with minimal passing zones.
All of this is of course conjecture based on internet rumors posted here.
minimal passing zones? this is Lemons, not f1, everywhere is a passing zone! (whether is should be or not)
Heard another interesting rumor last night - full track.
...and while everywhere CAN be a passing zone, I don't like explaining to the guys in robes that "I had the inside line and that the 4000# LTD should have yeilded because I'm faster than them through the esses."
If we can pass on the infield at Stafford, we can pass practically anywhere. Scary but true.
this being Lemons also means i don't trust anyone out on track to be aware of what is going on or to have looked in, or even have, mirrors
this being Lemons also means i don't trust anyone out on track to be aware of what is going on or to have looked in, or even have, mirrors
You know this is the car your driving at Summit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3n42TK0Q0
eljefe17 wrote:this being Lemons also means i don't trust anyone out on track to be aware of what is going on or to have looked in, or even have, mirrors
You know this is the car your driving at Summit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R3n42TK0Q0
HA! i guess i'll make sure that is on there nice and tight before i hop in
had to make sure the car i was in wasn't one of the cars flying by in the video
It will make for a very tight course with minimal passing zones.
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hmmm. so the ModSquad I MK2 MR2 would be a better choice as the metal is thicker than my ModSquad II MK1 MR2. Though we may elect to try and enter both cars...
decisions...
We're bringing the coROLLa. That way it won't be a surprise to us when the car rolls/blows a head/blows a block etc etc...
when will white 2004 BMW 330Xi's be worth only $500??? I would really love to drive my "money pit" in a race with lots of concrete walls...
I'm sure there will be a couple of hairy moments, but in general Lemons drivers are pretty good at staying out of trouble. unless you're in a Mitsubishi or something...
I've revived this thread as we've really & honestly heard no word on what we're going to be doing. after gingerman I'd tend to think we've at the very least shown that we're capable of not being COMPLETELY inept now that there's been sufficient numbers of events in the general area.
Anyone? Jay? Nick? Judges? Track Staff? Inquiring minds want to know 
It's the full course. From the top, it's the full course.
I've revived this thread as we've really & honestly heard no word on what we're going to be doing. after gingerman I'd tend to think we've at the very least shown that we're capable of not being COMPLETELY inept now that there's been sufficient numbers of events in the general area.
Anyone? Jay? Nick? Judges? Track Staff? Inquiring minds want to know
This is what the "Summit Point" says we are using !
its NOT the track that SCCA runs
As there are several ways the Shenandoah circuit can be configured the question has been which configuration will we be using. I've had it confirmed to me, from the top, that we'll be running the full Shenandoah circuit. I'm guessing that will include the left/right/left kink inside the sweeper on the back straight to nip the edge off the speeds and make sure our brakes work for turn 20.
Whether this information changes between now and raceday is up to Jay and his crew, but for now it's as it is. I'm looking forward to the Karussel as I've been told it's identical to Nuremberg. I'll find out in 7 weeks, 4 days & 2 hours
Karussel is quite cool. Ive heard stories of 3 wide on it, from some NASA races.
A guy I know did launch off the exit into the tire wall, if I recall the story correctly. This was in an S2000.
The first time I went there was my firts DE. It looked like a go cart track from the bridge crossing into the infield.
The Karussel is as fun as it sounds. There is also a miata shaped paint scrape on the wall near the exit, so prudence will be needed. I believe it's 1/3 scale of the real Karussel, but same banking.
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