In reply to Tom Suddard :
Is this the day where the Michelin's on the McLaren will outshine what would have likely been 1/2 tread Yoko AO52's?
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Is this the day where the Michelin's on the McLaren will outshine what would have likely been 1/2 tread Yoko AO52's?
Time to race. First group goes out in 10 minutes.
Looks like the rain may be done for the day? Mostly? But the first run groups are headed out on a drenched track with some standing water. Those of us at the back are quite excited.
Tom Suddard said:Today might be difficult for the Tesla.
Wear rubber gloves...and rubber boots...and a helmet? 
If the Tesla can actually charge and drive at the same time, a utility trailer with a generator hidden below the floorboards would be a great accessory for OLOA!
Andy did well his first session. Still waiting on official times.
mazdeuce - Seth said:Looks like the rain may be done for the day? Mostly? But the first run groups are headed out on a drenched track with some standing water. Those of us at the back are quite excited.
don't say that too loud, they're shut down for lightning right now!
I was wrong about the rain. First group ran and now we're shut down for lightning as another cell moves through.
Got here to spectate just before 9:00. Had some heavy rain on the way through Tulsa.
Track is going hot soon!
Aaaaaand we're delayed for lightning.
Tom Suddard said:Aaaaaand we're delayed for lightning.
Admittedly, lightning is usually the wrong kind of "hot".
Expect more of the same tonight and tomorrow, although the morning session might be ok.
Be aware of flooding on the Interstate transit later, it happens fairly often. Should be an easy drive though, and enjoy the Flint Hills of Kansas!
Drive fast, stay safe
Tom Suddard said:Aaaaaand we're delayed for lightning.
It's nice to now that when it is lightening that you can go stand in your metal tent.
Track is still cold, and now every single One Lap competitor seems to be hanging out in the snack bar.
CrustyRedXpress said:Tom Suddard said:In reply to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :
So... kind of.
First up, yes: there's a spreadsheet. Andy plans everything out ahead of time, and we call every hotel 12 hours in advance just to eliminate surprises.
I used to think the meek would inherit the earth, but now I know it's the excel users. Behind every success I swear there is a well-made spreadsheet.
My Champcar team hates me because I do everything in spreadsheets. From logistics, to food, to driver schedules and pit times. I print them out on excessively large pieces of paper, laminate them, and reference them anytime they have questions. I've been lazy lately because this divorce is beating me down and just getting to the track is 100x more imporant but that's typically my MO and it works well.
A few shots from the 9:55 run. At one point I realized I was standing at the high end of metal bleachers in a thunderstorm....
Andy just declared it time for nap. Local time 11:13 am.
Tom Suddard said:In reply to edwardh80 :
They've definitely affected range with the tires and aero--they told me it will only go 200-250 miles on a charge. So we've got about 25 miles more range than they do.
Charging stops take 15-20 min assuming a fast charger, but Tesla's network has great coverage on major highways and that's what we're all driving on anyway. With multiple drivers that need to eat/use the bathroom/etc., I doubt charging is significantly slowing them down. Even on "slow" chargers I doubt they stop anywhere longer than an hour.
The Tesla has also been plugging into free RV outlets at every track, not because it has to but because that's free electricity delivered between sessions. We have to leave the track and find a separate operation called a gas station when the McLaren runs out. So they're leaving every track with more range in their car than we are.
They're probably picking up about 30 miles of (highway) range for every hour they're plugged into those 50A RV outlets. Well, assuming normal aero :) That's useful for sure. Clever.
Track is still wet but cars are gingerly making their way around it. We're nearly finished with the first run group.
David Marcus and Mike King are disconnecting their Supra's rear bar in hopes of faster wet laps after lunch. Fun fact: this same operation resulted in a broken sway bar, cut brake lines, and a last-minute thrash just before OLOA started.
Tom Suddard said:Andy just declared it time for nap. Local time 11:13 am.
Man I'm not even on the One Lap and I can do that.
Track goes hot in 10 minutes. Andy likes being early for stuff.
Tom Suddard said:
Track goes hot in 10 minutes. Andy likes being early for stuff.
Ten minutes early is still five minutes late at the race track...
In reply to stafford1500 :
He's not in the first run group.
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