My New In-car Video from Watkins Glen

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:38 am

Race Highlights Video

Download it to watch, 14Mb, about 7 minutes long.

Troy_Audio · Post by **Troy_Audio** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 1:37 pm

Dude chris,
That was the best 7min or so I'v spent on my computer in a long time..lol
I wish I was in the pass seat (My car ant ready yet)
What a blast..
Was that a track day race..
drop some info on it for me..
Mind if I send that clip to my Motorsports Group..
We love Race vid's..
Peace Troy
(Always wanted a Racecar)

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:13 pm

Troy_Audio wrote: Was that a track day race..
drop some info on it for me..
Mind if I send that clip to my Motorsports Group..

It was an SCCA National Race last weekend. The race group included 5 classes: E,F,G,H Production and GT Lites. My 914 is in F Production along with the MGBs, Miatas and a few other cars. All the Hondas and Nissans and the Yellow Mini were in GT Lites (formerly GT4 & GT5).
The scheduled distance was 14 laps or a little more than 45 miles. The checker came out after the E Production leader (black & white 914) lapped me as he was completing his 12th lap. The silver MGB was in a dangerous location so they ended the race a little early. I finished 7th in class. The blue and green Miata that passed me on the first lap came in first. One of these days I hope to have enough power to keep up with the front runners in my class. Overall I started about 30th out of 57 and finished 23rd.

Its ok with me if you share. There are some more videos on my website: Tangerine Racing Pics & Video Page

Troy_Audio · Post by **Troy_Audio** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 2:46 pm

Iv only done track on a Streetbike (99 Yamaha R6)
Whats your favret thing about racin.. ?
Doing only a few trackdays I was just trying to have a good time & become a beter rider..

In my 65Bug I just do a few cruz's around the area moutan roads...
what do you think would be the most valuable thing I could do before
Getting on the track w/my 65Bug..

The vid's are great love the show..

oh what did your 914 run you?
from start till now..
just a ruffy is cool..
Peace Troy

farmer · Post by **farmer** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:18 pm

Nice !
What is that silver thing that you squeeze so hard that it finally "dies" ?
T

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:38 pm

Troy_Audio wrote:Whats your favret thing about racin.. ?

what do you think would be the most valuable thing I could do before
Getting on the track w/my 65Bug..

oh what did your 914 run you?
from start till now..

I guess my favorite thing about racing is -- WINNING!

Make sure you don't skimp on safety preparations for your car.

How much have I spent on my 914? Way too much! Since jumping up to National competition the budget exceeds $8K per year, spread between car improvements, operational expenses and travel/lodging.

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 8:40 pm

farmer wrote:What is that silver thing that you squeeze so hard that it finally "dies" ?

I like that imagery Torben!

It's an MGB. I got a PM from the driver. He says the throttle stuck open, and the damage isn't too bad so he will be on track again soon.

farmer · Post by **farmer** » Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:43 am

Ahh. I oughta have recognized it.
T.

bigGreen · Post by **bigGreen** » Fri Jul 29, 2005 5:02 pm

Nice film RacerChris, thanks v much for posting it here

Ace driving (and very good brakes your car has too

)

But please come back and post some more film soon

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 2:16 pm

that is what i miss i have not found a track to run on yet .that is is what this hard work is for the week end race
SWEET driving from bug man nrg
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