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08-30-2012, 12:38 PM | #265 | |
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Watch the infield transition now that the banked course has been paved. Last year it was a dip, this year it's a bump. Straights are awesome this year, you should be able to hit the limiter on every straight of the tri-oval. |
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08-30-2012, 01:00 PM | #266 |
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Ugh, not happy about what I'm reading here... I thought pavement job meant smooth everywhere lol. I'll be at North next week... time to dial down the suspension lol
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08-30-2012, 06:28 PM | #268 | |
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Looking forward to hitting the limiter. Note to self: find how to remove limiter ... Edit: Nice video, that was helpful to see!
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08-31-2012, 08:07 AM | #269 |
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our cars hit the limiter too easy, you'll be surprised when it happens because its effortless, you'll be still accelerating at a decent pace.
I think I could easily do another 10mph over on the grid straight and way more on the long straight. Just watch Turn 1, you need to decide what level of risk you're willing to accept coming in at max speed. |
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08-31-2012, 08:32 AM | #270 | |
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09-02-2012, 06:21 PM | #272 | |
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Overtaking can take much longer (10 secs+) than at a typical track and often you can't downshift to pass due to the high rpms. Then you brake hard for a slooooow infield run, rinse and repeat. Some drivers will blow past the infield turn especially on session 1, it's ok, it happens. Better to continue straight than try to fudge a 155mph -> 70mph turn, there's a solid wall on the inside. My first time at Pocono, it was raining, foggy, and I was running solo. My plan was to follow the cars in front of me for the first few rounds. First thing they did was space us apart due to the fog, plan foiled! I blew past the infield turn and did the whole tri-oval run, merged back into the North course on the far side. They didn't like that To be honest, the course is a bit boring. It's one of the 3 tracks I make a point of visiting once, and only once, every year: Pocono - get the max speed thing out of my system Limerock - airtime! Glen - Well, it's the Glen!!! Always exciting to run a new track though, both of you post some pics/vids when you return! |
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09-04-2012, 08:43 AM | #273 | |
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Any tips on reference points once you get on the oval? Hard to imagine "seeing through the turn" when its such a long banked straight... but what should we be aiming for before we get back on the infield? |
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09-04-2012, 11:36 AM | #274 | |
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Next time look for a double-straight or double-infield or changing direction event (1st day clockwise, 2nd day counter-clockwise, these always mess me up). PCA also runs full-course on Fridays preceding 3-day events, immediate and advanced only. On the flipside I've never ran in the dark so looking forward to your feedback! Good luck! PS. Also...there's fog in the morning...every morning. It's normal. Rains 50% of the time, that's normal too. Arrive early and find a garage spot, it'll make your day much easier. |
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09-04-2012, 12:16 PM | #276 | |
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NM, it's still there. It's not North course though, it's a double-straight/single-infield setup. |
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09-04-2012, 12:27 PM | #277 |
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sweeet thanks man, i wanted to see that crazy transition. Looks like you gotta be taking that thing at no more than 65mph if you wanna keep it on the track lol
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LOL I only asked since you specified that clip was your fastest lap :P
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I'm definitely doing the 10/26-28 Thunderbolt event with NASA though, nothing else fits in the schedule this year. |
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