LCS at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch on November 8th and 9th. - Page 5 - LotusTalk

Ol'Racer · 10-23-2009, 06:51 PM

I was there and saw it. I raced there many times and that turn wasn't even safe for 2 Sprites side by side at speed. 'Nuff said!

viloprods · 10-23-2009, 06:59 PM

I look forward to meeting him. I've had this pain on either side of my tail bone
and thought he might give me a diagnosis, since he's a doc. If he really
does exist? : Maybe he was abducted and probed like Jack and Robb, which
explains why he hasn't showed up till the last event.

apk919 · 10-23-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Racer

I was there and saw it. I raced there many times and that turn wasn't even safe for 2 Sprites side by side at speed. 'Nuff said!

I've seen that video too.

Whether it was a bad decision, a stupid decision, or whatever... just keep in mind that just about every F1, CART, IMSA, ALMS, CanAm, etc. champion, no matter how good... has been involved in an accident that was caused by being too aggressive. Not excusing it by any means... but racing is competitive, dangerous, and unforgiving.

Iman · 10-23-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by viloprods

I look forward to meeting him. I've had this pain on either side of my tail bone
and thought he might give me a diagnosis, since he's a doc. If he really
does exist? : Maybe he was abducted and probed like Jack and Robb, which
explains why he hasn't showed up till the last event.

apk919 · 10-23-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by viloprods

I look forward to meeting him. I've had this pain on either side of my tail bone
and thought he might give me a diagnosis, since he's a doc. If he really
does exist? : Maybe he was abducted and probed like Jack and Robb, which
explains why he hasn't showed up till the last event.

Between your avatar and your sig... you are definitely the go-to guy on alien abductions...

R'elise Me · 10-23-2009, 08:22 PM

I had to do a double-triple take on the attendees. Peter Mokran's bailing!? That's insane! Tell me this isn't true, Peter. I'm planning on earning that trophy man. Don't let me down.

jplotus · 10-23-2009, 10:57 PM

Points for time trial championship N/A MOd
Glen I. = 75
Peter M. = 73
Thru Infineon

jplotus · 10-23-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Racer

I was there and saw it. I raced there many times and that turn wasn't even safe for 2 Sprites side by side at speed. 'Nuff said!

That was 23 years go. lol
I tried to jump a canal on my indian 125 and hit the embankment on the other side. I crashed and nocked myself out into the murky canal water. Bad mistake but I learned a lot about approach speed.
He is a great instructor that has real Imsa race experience plus he knows lotus cars like very few do.

switchcars · 10-25-2009, 09:34 AM

Jim-

What is the schedule like on Sunday night after the track goes cold? Is there time for a cocktail hour at switchcars?

Jack · 10-25-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by switchcars

Jim-

What is the schedule like on Sunday night after the track goes cold? Is there time for a cocktail hour at switchcars?

Doug,

As far as I know, there is no special "sanctioned" activity scheduled after the track goes cold (set for 5 PM). No formal group dinner plans have been made for the LCS -- I believe everyone is on their own.

robb373 · 10-25-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Doug,

As far as I know, there is no special "sanctioned" activity scheduled after the track goes cold (set for 5 PM). No formal group dinner plans have been made for the LCS -- I believe everyone is on their own.

I was going to suggest another dinner at Trattoria Reggiano in the Venetian if anyone is interested for the best Italian food known to man

...No matter to me

switchcars · 10-25-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by robb373

I was going to suggest another dinner at Trattoria Reggiano in the Venetian if anyone is interested for the best Italian food known to man

...No matter to me

That sounds really good.

Well, let's do the official unsanctioned Switchcars cocktail hour......Sunday evening as soon as the track goes cold (we'll start at 430 for those in the first run group). Jim....if you want to sanction free alcohol, feel free to make it a sanctioned event

jplotus · 10-25-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by switchcars

Jim-

What is the schedule like on Sunday night after the track goes cold? Is there time for a cocktail hour at switchcars?

Doug,
We talked about a cocktail hour last month and it would be great if you still wanted to host it.
I am making dinner arrangements tomorrow at the winery for people who want to attend. Nothing formal.

R'elise Me · 10-25-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jplotus

Points for time trial championship N/A MOd
Glen I. = 75
Peter M. = 73
Thru Infineon

Hmm... I was under the impression that I have 73 and Peter has 70 for a 3 pt lead. How do you arrive at your numbers, Jim?

Here's how I get mine - posted standings for SOW: Glen 57, Peter 49.
Points from BTW Glen 9, Peter 12
Points from Infineon: Glen 7, Peter 9, Ryan 12 (or do I have Peter and Ryan switched?)

That one little point spread makes a huge difference since by my calcs if I place 2nd at SMMP, I tie Peter for 1st for the season. Without that point I have to place 1st at SMMP to earn 1st for the season. But then there's the rule of throwing out the lowest scoring event. Not sure if we are still doing that, but even if we do, I'd still have a 3 pt lead at 66 to 63. I love it when things go down to the wire! Wouldn't you agree, Peter?

Still hoping for posted standings to be updated on LCS along with race standings and laptimes. Any chance of that happening soon?

switchcars · 10-25-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jplotus

Doug,
We talked about a cocktail hour last month and it would be great if you still wanted to host it.
I am making dinner arrangements tomorrow at the winery for people who want to attend. Nothing formal.

ha, we posted at the exact same time. Yes, I'll host the par-tay!

Ol'Racer · 10-25-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jplotus

That was 23 years go. lol

I was going to say..."Guess you meant "ago"... rather than "go." Decided it wasn't important.

And "That was 23 years go. lol" ... means that given enough time an accident becomes laughable, in your opinion.

Nikki Lauda's accident happened 33 years ago. I can't imagine he finds it laughable to this day.

Le Mans happened 54 years ago. Does time make it laughable?

I don't even find that a minor fender-bender warrants a "lol." Especially, in our glass-bodied cars.

I hope your race series doesn't have any accidents. If one does happen, you won't get a "lol" from me.

robb373 · 10-26-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Racer

I was going to say..."Guess you meant "ago"... rather than "go." Decided it wasn't important.

Damn IPHONES!!
they always think they are soooo smart with the spell check

What happened to the good old days of the actual "car phone"

plastique999 · 10-26-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by robb373

I was going to suggest another dinner at Trattoria Reggiano in the Venetian if anyone is interested for the best Italian food known to man

...No matter to me

Robb, since we'll be staying at your pad, we HAVE to go get some eggplant and the decadent Trattoria

jplotus · 10-26-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol'Racer

I was going to say..."Guess you meant "ago"... rather than "go." Decided it wasn't important.

And "That was 23 years go. lol" ... means that given enough time an accident becomes laughable, in your opinion.

Nikki Lauda's accident happened 33 years ago. I can't imagine he finds it laughable to this day.

Le Mans happened 54 years ago. Does time make it laughable?

I don't even find that a minor fender-bender warrants a "lol." Especially, in our glass-bodied cars.

I hope your race series doesn't have any accidents. If one does happen, you won't get a "lol" from me.

I have spoken to Doc about this incident and someone always brings up this accident. My point was that he learned from it and has made amends with the other parties. No one wants to be in an accident and I certainly don't want people crashing in their cars in LCS.
After that crash he continued to race for many years including this past weekend at road Atlanta driving an esprit to the podium.
He has a lifetime of experience to share with us and that is the reason I invited him to the event.
If you are at the event and you feel offended by him just don't show up for his chalk talks. You probably won't be the first or last to feel that way.

rackhenry · 10-26-2009, 09:16 AM

I am going to try to make this my LCS first event, however it looks like there are not much in hotels available.... Should I just try to call all the hotels or bring some camping gear... JK... can't fit it in the Lotus anyway.

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viloprods jackolantern Join Date: May 2006 Location: so.cal Posts: 176	Doc I look forward to meeting him. I've had this pain on either side of my tail bone and thought he might give me a diagnosis, since he's a doc. If he really does exist? : Maybe he was abducted and probed like Jack and Robb, which explains why he hasn't showed up till the last event. __________________ Tongo Rad

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R'elise Me My other car's a mtn bike Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Venice CA Posts: 1,367	I had to do a double-triple take on the attendees. Peter Mokran's bailing!? That's insane! Tell me this isn't true, Peter. I'm planning on earning that trophy man. Don't let me down. __________________ Sometimes you have to go in circles to move forward. 05 Elise NA 1750 lbs w/ full cage, fuel cell, aero, 173 whp - Colin would be proud. 2008 LR3 HSE 2005 Mini S Convertible If I'd thought that one day ALL my cars would be British, I'd have laughed at myself!

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jplotus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,219 Images: 1	Points for time trial championship N/A MOd Glen I. = 75 Peter M. = 73 Thru Infineon __________________ www.lotuschallengeseries.com

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rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176	I am going to try to make this my LCS first event, however it looks like there are not much in hotels available.... Should I just try to call all the hotels or bring some camping gear... JK... can't fit it in the Lotus anyway. __________________ 2006 Lotus Exige - Mods: Lotus Sport ECU, Stage Two Exhaust, RTV Brace, V2 Arms, Harness Bar, Hawk HT-10 pads

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Ol'Racer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 414	I was there and saw it. I raced there many times and that turn wasn't even safe for 2 Sprites side by side at speed. 'Nuff said!

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