Dragon hill climb,, North Carolina |
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Dragon hill climb,, North Carolina |
Randal |
Jun 30 2011, 05:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZGkhzEwLuw
Now here is one for the folks back East. To be honest driving that one at 9 tenths would be hairy. The guy in the Porsche had two wheels off at one point, but saved it. Also think he won. Counted 5 offs in the results. |
BKLA |
Jul 1 2011, 08:23 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Is it just me or is there a bit too much "sawing" at the wheel going on there? I know there's not that much flex going on in the tires...
Made me uncomfortable watching it.... |
jjackson |
Jul 2 2011, 05:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
Is it just me or is there a bit too much "sawing" at the wheel going on there? I know there's not that much flex going on in the tires... Made me uncomfortable watching it.... Record run-thinking like that is why we line em up.Most likely the person that had the record-wants next years shot at it.JJackson |
BKLA |
Jul 2 2011, 07:58 AM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Is it just me or is there a bit too much "sawing" at the wheel going on there? I know there's not that much flex going on in the tires... Made me uncomfortable watching it.... Record run-thinking like that is why we line em up.Most likely the person that had the record-wants next years shot at it.JJackson So you are saying he drove like that intentionally just so that he'd be faster the next time (if he transitioned the car smoother)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Intentional sandbagging? Never happens! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Let's say for shits & giggles that each saw motion cost him a hundredth of a second. I'm guessing probably 2 tenths over the entire run. Fast car with a good setup can compensate for (some) less than stellar driving input. Check out his '09 Putnam video. He saws through most of the early race while he is leading. As the race wears on and he starts catching and passing the field, his driving becomes smoother. No doubt that he has skill. |
jjackson |
Jul 2 2011, 09:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 219 Joined: 5-October 10 From: maumelle, arkansas Member No.: 12,246 Region Association: None |
Is it just me or is there a bit too much "sawing" at the wheel going on there? I know there's not that much flex going on in the tires... Made me uncomfortable watching it.... Record run-thinking like that is why we line em up.Most likely the person that had the record-wants next years shot at it.JJackson So you are saying he drove like that intentionally just so that he'd be faster the next time (if he transitioned the car smoother)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Intentional sandbagging? Never happens! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Let's say for shits & giggles that each saw motion cost him a hundredth of a second. I'm guessing probably 2 tenths over the entire run. Fast car with a good setup can compensate for (some) less than stellar driving input. Check out his '09 Putnam video. He saws through most of the early race while he is leading. As the race wears on and he starts catching and passing the field, his driving becomes smoother. No doubt that he has skill. Definitely skilled-I was saying previous record holder can't wait till next year.JJackson Sandbagging is for golf course wagers, not hill climbs. |
Randal |
Jul 2 2011, 11:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Is it just me or is there a bit too much "sawing" at the wheel going on there? I know there's not that much flex going on in the tires... Made me uncomfortable watching it.... Record run-thinking like that is why we line em up.Most likely the person that had the record-wants next years shot at it.JJackson So you are saying he drove like that intentionally just so that he'd be faster the next time (if he transitioned the car smoother)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Intentional sandbagging? Never happens! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Let's say for shits & giggles that each saw motion cost him a hundredth of a second. I'm guessing probably 2 tenths over the entire run. Fast car with a good setup can compensate for (some) less than stellar driving input. Check out his '09 Putnam video. He saws through most of the early race while he is leading. As the race wears on and he starts catching and passing the field, his driving becomes smoother. No doubt that he has skill. Definitely skilled-I was saying previous record holder can't wait till next year.JJackson Sandbagging is for golf course wagers, not hill climbs. In parts of that course he was driving 9 tenths. And his speed was high averaging 75mph for the course, so his top speed, in places, was around 100mph. Now going at 9 tenths at 100mph on a narrow road, where even a minor mistake will put you into a rock wall or a guard rail does take talent as well as knowledge of the car and the course. A pretty serious driver. |
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