L on CA Speedway big oval
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L on CA Speedway big oval
I did a 2 day HPDE at CA Speedway over the weekend. This was a 2.8 mile road coase including the front straight and turns 1 & 2 oval. I ran in the 1-2 class both days with 35 assorted sports cars, new and old Cobras, C5, 325, 944 T,Miata, etc. Bottom line was Sun afternoon 2 runs I had the fastest laps next to the '03 Cobra, which I stayed on his bumper. At the end of the event the instructor John (and a fast group of drivers) said they couldn't believe how fast it got around the course. They were totally impressed. He was in the BMW and we diced quite a bit in the tights, I let him pass once but found I could plant on his bumper then pull away on the straight and bank so I decided not to let him by again. He bumped me up to class 3 for future runs. I ran 555R's out back. Some pics are in my gallery. The brakes weren't up to the 130 mph + rt comming out of the oval, and the first day I had to drop out after 3-4 laps bcause ABS was pounding. I adopted a hard stabbing technique which worked good on Sun. I have drilled & slotted 12" fronts w/ Ceramix and Valvaline syn fluid, stock rears. Also, why did the throttle pedal buzz when I went into the oval at 130? I was the only L Sunday and carried the banner well. John was very helpful. Great damn time!!
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Yes for both HPDE. Front 1" drop and stiffer coils, bigger front sway bar, 2" drop shackles, slapper bars. Front drilled and slotted rotors w/ ceramic pads, valv. synth. fluid; stock r brakes. Have rr brake upgrade, sway bar, and spring to do yet. Really need bigger brakes! Couldn't have done itw/out the 555R's. It was quite an experience. Need the big track, don't think I'll do it on anything too tight.
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So how many times did Alphadoggy drive off the track into the pits because his tires got hot? 
Glad you had a good time. I hope you took lots of pictures. Not something you get to do often.
Were opening up Irwindales Oval race season on April 5th @ 4:30pm PST. Supposed to be televised. We got like 30 trucks going. 2 Laps on the oval and then parking in the center of the track.
Glad you had a good time. I hope you took lots of pictures. Not something you get to do often.
Were opening up Irwindales Oval race season on April 5th @ 4:30pm PST. Supposed to be televised. We got like 30 trucks going. 2 Laps on the oval and then parking in the center of the track.
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