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  1. Brendan

    Brendan Rookie

    Feb 19, 2008
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    Greensboro, NC
    #101 Brendan, Apr 2, 2008
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  2. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    Sep 15, 2004
    5,465
    VIR Raceway
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    Peter Krause
    #102 ProCoach, Apr 2, 2008
    Nice...
     
  3. Cyclenirvana

    Cyclenirvana Karting

    Feb 4, 2006
    201
    North Carolina
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    Ethan
    #103 Cyclenirvana, Apr 2, 2008
    Peter, thanks for not throwing me out after my ugh 2nd spin!! Good news, relatively slow speeds, no damage to passenger or car...thanks to Chuck. Unfortunately, we now have pics to document my lack of skill!
     
  4. RedlineG60

    RedlineG60 Formula 3

    Dec 25, 2003
    1,132
    Simpsonville, SC
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    Andy Thomason
    #104 RedlineG60, Apr 2, 2008
    spin? i just see a short cut drift!
     
  5. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie
    Owner

    Aug 27, 2005
    4,363
    VA
    #105 J. Salmon, Apr 2, 2008
    Great pictures, and thanks for the video too. What a great day!
     
  6. VTChris

    VTChris F1 World Champ

    Aug 21, 2005
    13,259
    #106 VTChris, Apr 3, 2008
    Fantastic photos! :D
     
  7. Viper01GTS

    Viper01GTS Karting

    Oct 30, 2006
    98
    SC
    #107 Viper01GTS, Apr 4, 2008
    Looked like a good time!
     
  8. JBaz

    JBaz Rookie

    Feb 5, 2008
    20
    Raleigh, NC
    Full Name:
    Jeff Basladynski
    #108 JBaz, Apr 5, 2008
    If anyone wants some pictures of the track day for free, just email me. I've gotten a lot of good feedback about my pictures (not just of the ferrari track day) and plenty of people wanting them. I can't sell the pictures so I'm just going to give them away. A few friends has pestered me to setup a donations page to help me out. You don't have to donate to get the pictures, just want to clarify that. Photography just gets pretty expensive since I'm just trying to build up my portfolio right now.

    Ferrari Track Day Photos Here.

    Details as followed Here.
     
  9. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie
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    Aug 27, 2005
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    #109 J. Salmon, Apr 5, 2008
    These are some of the best track photos I have seen. The shots of the F40 are exceptional. I would love to have a copy of the these!

    -J.
     
  10. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
    Full Name:
    Bob Snow
    #110 resnow, Apr 6, 2008
  11. cgh1

    cgh1 Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
    375
    Charlotte, NC
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    Chuck Hawks
    #111 cgh1, Apr 7, 2008
    Very cool!
    Good publicity too - to boost attendance :)

    Chuck Hawks,
    Facilitator, Pro-Driver, Instructor & Coach
    DreamsFulfilled, LLC & rEvolution Performance Driving System ©
     
  12. marcmc8867

    marcmc8867 Formula Junior

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    Marc M.
    #112 marcmc8867, Apr 7, 2008
    Were the 4 pics in the paper edition only?
     
  13. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    Sep 15, 2004
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    Peter Krause
    #113 ProCoach, Apr 7, 2008
    Yeah, Marc. You're famous!

    Tom's the hero in that 430 Spider with the window down! :D
     
  14. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
    653
    North Carolina
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    Bob Snow
    #114 resnow, Apr 7, 2008
  15. EnzymaticRacer

    EnzymaticRacer F1 Veteran

    Feb 27, 2005
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    #115 EnzymaticRacer, Apr 8, 2008
  16. cgh1

    cgh1 Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
    375
    Charlotte, NC
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    Chuck Hawks
    #116 cgh1, Apr 8, 2008
    Wag it baby, yeah!! Wag the lion! :D

    Chuck Hawks,
    Facilitator, Pro-Driver, Instructor & Coach
    DreamsFulfilled, LLC & rEvolution Performance Driving System ©
     
  17. resnow

    resnow Formula Junior

    May 21, 2001
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    Bob Snow
    #117 resnow, Apr 8, 2008
    . . . and a good series of an anonumous Ford GT sideways in the grass, too.
     
  18. Cyclenirvana

    Cyclenirvana Karting

    Feb 4, 2006
    201
    North Carolina
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    Ethan
    #118 Cyclenirvana, Apr 8, 2008
    Unfortunately, he is not anonymous!
    Oh yeah, I remember now...I was wanting to see if the Ford GT had the same offroad agility as my Cayenne....NOT!
    Been to VIR with the GT in 4 Ferrari Club events, 3 Audi club events, Car Guys, and never a spin...then, 2 in one day. Ugggh.
     
  19. J. Salmon

    J. Salmon F1 Rookie
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    Aug 27, 2005
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    #119 J. Salmon, Apr 8, 2008
    At least you didn't hit anything solid. It's just not the same if there isn't a resounding "wham" at the end.
     
  20. cgh1

    cgh1 Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
    375
    Charlotte, NC
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    Chuck Hawks
    #120 cgh1, Apr 9, 2008
    "whamless" is GOOD - especially if I'm in the car!

    8-O turns to :D

    Chuck Hawks,
    Facilitator, Pro-Driver, Instructor & Coach
    DreamsFulfilled, LLC & rEvolution Performance Driving System ©
     
  21. Cyclenirvana

    Cyclenirvana Karting

    Feb 4, 2006
    201
    North Carolina
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    Ethan
    #121 Cyclenirvana, Apr 9, 2008
    Chuck, you're probably the reason we didn't hit anything at turn 10 and stayed on the track. I just remember you telling me which way to turn the steering wheel, and I turned the wheel accordingly. But honestly, I did not know which way was up or down. I was amazed how composed you were...you seemed to know the right thing to do and were not fazed by the spinning.
     
  22. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    #122 ProCoach, Apr 9, 2008
    Hahaha! He does know the right thing to do... I don't know about the spinning part... :D
     
  23. EnzymaticRacer

    EnzymaticRacer F1 Veteran

    Feb 27, 2005
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    #123 EnzymaticRacer, Apr 9, 2008
    Well, when he's had as much practice as he has had... hehehe. :D

    (j/k chuck! please don't hurt me!!!)
     
  24. cgh1

    cgh1 Formula Junior

    Nov 5, 2003
    375
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    Chuck Hawks
    #124 cgh1, Apr 10, 2008
    I've been on much more 'harry rides' in my time than that one. It takes more than that to get my cockles up. :)
    AND, any time I'm in a car that looses grip in T10, I immediately dispatch the "Avoid Tire Wall" subroutine, no matter what we're in. It just comes out sooner and louder proportionate to the value of the car. Ford GT = nanosecond invocation and really loud so I know I'm heard. :D

    I've been with more than one person who's learned the 'DON'T LIFT IN T10' lesson, so I have prior experience keeping drivers away from the wall. Just ask JRR (Daniel)! It only takes once - I bet cyclenirvana never lifts there again! :D :D

    Hey, we all learn from making mistakes, and I've certainly made my share! I am lucky enough to have gotten most of my biggies out of the way early. One thing's for sure - the learning never stops. Hopefully the incremental size of the lesson does. hehe

    Cheers,
    C

    Chuck Hawks,
    Facilitator, Pro-Driver, Instructor & Coach
    DreamsFulfilled, LLC & rEvolution Performance Driving System ©
     
  25. Ricambi America

    Ricambi America F1 World Champ
    Sponsor Owner

    Dec 7, 2003
    16,246
    Winston Salem, NC
    #125 Ricambi America, Apr 10, 2008
    You saved my bacon in Turn 10 also...

    As we spun toward the tirewall, you started scream into the radio. It's all a blur. Next thing I knew, you grabbed the wheel and the car safely came to a stop about 3 inches from the wall.

     
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