ALMS Round 6: Road America

[PointDSM]

Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

Inside of 12 is not maintained, has not been for 15-20+ years.

The trail that is on the inside of the track from The Kink to Turn 12 is maintained. Maintained means that brush has been cleared and a path is made.

The gravel slope that is the highlight of my trip to make it down without killing myself is certainly not maintained, and is incredibly dangerous to navigate. To get to the inside of Turn 12, you have two options:

1/2 mile trail hike from behind the karting track to Turn 12

100 yard downhill "adventure" from behind the Lions Camp stand.

It's your choice...

[Purist]

I've experienced both, and I'll take the walk from the Kink, at least when going in the downhill direction. It also has the advantage of several small breaks in the trees where you can look down on the track as the cars whip past at full tilt.

[MoMedic9019]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

The trail that is on the inside of the track from The Kink to Turn 12 is maintained. Maintained means that brush has been cleared and a path is made.

The gravel slope that is the highlight of my trip to make it down without killing myself is certainly not maintained, and is incredibly dangerous to navigate. To get to the inside of Turn 12, you have two options:

1/2 mile trail hike from behind the karting track to Turn 12

100 yard downhill "adventure" from behind the Lions Camp stand.

It's your choice...

It was the downhill adventure I was speaking of...I figured everyone knew about the trail from the kink to 12...I'll be honest, you NEVER see anyone down there. Ever.

[Tim Adams]

Originally Posted by MoMedic9019

You could before too. You just had to be in the right spot.

And I know I can get inside 12...I'll get some pics this weekend and demonstrate...are you on Canon-POTN? Or are you a Nikon type?

Canon. Don't post there too much. I only post links since my pics are too big for there posting guidelines. I post most of my stuff at Fred Miranda, the air racing websites, Facebook, and of course my own website.

[cmk]

Originally Posted by Mechanic Z

It'll be good to see AJR with an all-pro driver lineup.

They had that lineup at Mosport, no? Didn't make miracles happen there. Good drivers but it's still a semi-pro and someone without tons of GT experience coupled with Yokohama tires. The Risi lineup is not ideal, but they should likely have the edge still as long as the car isn't flung at the weeds.

[PointDSM]

Originally Posted by Purist

I've experienced both, and I'll take the walk from the Kink, at least when going in the downhill direction. It also has the advantage of several small breaks in the trees where you can look down on the track as the cars whip past at full tilt.

http://s75.photobucket.com/user/Poin...53a05.mp4.html

For those who haven't made the trip down there. This video is from a legal distance. There is a fence preventing people from going closer that has been knocked down in years past. RA has became more strict since that glorious year....

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

http://s75.photobucket.com/user/Poin...53a05.mp4.html

For those who haven't made the trip down there. This video is from a legal distance. There is a fence preventing people from going closer that has been knocked down in years past. RA has became more strict since that glorious year....

That looks to be about as close as we get at VIR before the esses. 25-30 ft from the tarmac.

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

http://s75.photobucket.com/user/Poin...53a05.mp4.html

For those who haven't made the trip down there. This video is from a legal distance. There is a fence preventing people from going closer that has been knocked down in years past. RA has became more strict since that glorious year....

Been there, done that...

[fanta4]

Pagenaud and Gonzalez rejoin Level 5 for Road America. Looking forward to seeing Pagenaud back in the ALMS, even if it just a one-off.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...-road-america/

[joeb]

Originally Posted by fanta4

Pagenaud and Gonzalez rejoin Level 5 for Road America. Looking forward to seeing Pagenaud back in the ALMS, even if it just a one-off.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...-road-america/

That will be a great addition for Level 5. Also of note is the fact that Mr Tucker will only be driving a single car this weekend - the 551.

[FalkenALMS]

Headed to the airport in about an hour. I look forward to meeting more 10/10th-ers! Feel free to stop by the Falken Tire rig anytime.

-Kelly

[andy_b]

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Ten-Tenths supported Spotter Guide is now online, just the usual #68 TRG to confirm drivers.



Download the guide at www.spotterguides.com/2013-alms or the official ALMS Site

Guide updated with driver changes at Level5 Motorsport and TRG (#68) along with new livery at TRG (#66) and the rumoured livery for #7 BAR-1. Same link as shown above

[Nick Woodbury]

When was the #20 Dyson scheduled to join the LMP1 field, if at all?

I seem to remember Dyson Racing mentioning something of that sort.

[Zurbert82]

Originally Posted by Nick Woodbury

When was the #20 Dyson scheduled to join the LMP1 field, if at all?

I seem to remember Dyson Racing mentioning something of that sort.

No #20. Dyson have pay drivers (McMurry and Burgess) in the #16 for some of the remaining races while the team focuses on 2014. http://dysonracing.com/company/news/...p?news_id=1246

[jasonjessica09]

I hope somebody at the track takes pictures of ALMS cars and Grand am cars parked next to each other.

[BullMan]

Originally Posted by jasonjessica09

I hope somebody at the track takes pictures of ALMS cars and Grand am cars parked next to each other.

That already happened with hilarious results.

[Nick Woodbury]

This is one of them. Not the best (In terms of Car Comparison)

[andy_b]

Originally Posted by andy_b

The Ten-Tenths supported Spotter Guide is now online, just the usual #68 TRG to confirm drivers.



Download the guide at www.spotterguides.com/2013-alms or the official ALMS Site

Another (hopfully last) update!

IMSA GT3 runner Madison Snow is in at TRG in the #68 and livery change/confirmation on #7 BAR-1 (like #8 but with reversed colors).

[Beetle]

Thanks again, Andy. I wish TRG would finalize their entries for the rest of the season. I dislike all of this flip-flopping nonsense.

[andy_b]

you and me both!

[ACFlinn]

Originally Posted by Nick Woodbury

This is one of them. Not the best (In terms of Car Comparison)

There's nothing unusual about the picture of the Camaro and the Porsche. They've been racing together in the same Grand-Am races (same CLASS actually) for years now. In fact, the Flying Lizard Porsche Cup and Stevenson Camaro raced against each other in the Rolex 24 last year.

Andy Flinn

[ACFlinn]

The Stevenson livery, most likely inspired by Flying Lizard, looks great parked next to the Porsche (also great).

Andy Flinn

[seanyb505]

Originally Posted by ACFlinn

The Stevenson livery, most likely inspired by Flying Lizard, looks great parked next to the Porsche (also great).

Andy Flinn

Respectfully disagree. I see stock Camaro graphics more prominently, and for some reason, the Stevenson car shaped like a Camaro looks poorly proportioned when I think of the road going Camaro. Maybe because the headlight stickers look awkward, and the wheels do not fill the fenders.

I voted with my money to not watch cars like that, and will continue to do so.

[Maelochs]

The wheels, tires, and livery on the Stevenson Conti Camaro looks better.

[Accident]

Originally Posted by Maelochs

The wheels, tires, and livery on the Stevenson Conti Camaro looks better.

Personally, I like the livery of the Rolex GT car better than the Conti car. I don't like the fake headlights though, although they aren't as obvious when it's racing around the track compared to when it's parked I think.


It may be a tube frame, but that Camaro is one of my favorite cars running today. I like the livery a lot, I like both drivers a lot, I like the team a lot, and I love the way it gobbles up the curbs and looks very compliant. I may be a bit biased though, as I grew up in a Chevy household and have always liked Camaros.

I wish there was a diecast version of the car I could buy.