I don't run, but that was still more comfortable than transits in the CRX. 
Next year I should bring better shoes.
I don't run, but that was still more comfortable than transits in the CRX.
Next year I should bring better shoes.
Almost 1/2 a HP...
The track gave up on policing bikes, so I managed to do lap two on the world's worst folding bike.
While I was learning the track, Andy prepped the car. He's going out first.
did yall find a tire shop?
Probably. We're going to try and find a new spare at lunch.
Costs have definitely changed in the nearly 20 years since I've run One Lap. When I ran in 2007, the budget was $6-7000 and it was pretty easy to hit that or go under. Entry fee was either $2000 or $2500 I think. With a $4000 entry fee I'd think a $9-10,000 budget is realistic and you'll probably come home with a bit of cash left over...
Success! Andy had a dry track, and the car did well.
Time to change the seat and prep the car for me. 
Andy finished 15th in the morning session--nicely done!
While we wait for the afternoon, we hitched a ride from the Toyota team to the trackside shop. There, we had our spare tire (mounted on a 15x8 wheel) transferred to our front wheel (15x9). They didn't have any tires in stock, but we're weighing the benefits of stopping at a local tire shop on our way out of the track to buy any round/black tire in that size as our new spare vs. running without a spare and catching up on sleep tonight.
Is there any option to repair the A052 with the nail in it, via a patch or plug?
I can understand not wanting to do it on a race tire, but figured I would ask anyway
Tom in the car now...damp afternoon.
Getting more wet...
Success! Currently 15th in afternoon sessions. Time to convert the car to transit mode and hit the road. 
Of course, the rain stopped almost instantly and the track is now drying, meaning our competition running later may have better conditions. Welcome to One Lap.
In other news, the drag race tonight is cancelled due to rain.
Next stop Putnam Park!
HotNotch said:Is there any option to repair the A052 with the nail in it, via a patch or plug?
I can understand not wanting to do it on a race tire, but figured I would ask anyway
No--we completely killed the sidewall limping the car to a safe enough place to stop (was on the highway with jersey barriers all around and no shoulder). That A052 is done.
Woo more rain....
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Bummer. Yeah, that makes total sense - no saving that one
I think we're in Ohio? Found a coffee shop for a caffeine stop. It's sort of like a Dunkin' but worse in every way. (I said what I said.)
We can't drink coffee inside the building, as that would take too long, so instead we're pouring boiling coffee all over the CRX's interior. At least it's rinsing off Andy's spilled electrolyte powder from Wednesday.
#OneLap
Andy has his hands full, so I'm on wiper duty for the next few miles.
Goodbye Ohio, welcome to Indiana!
In reply to Tom Suddard :
I agree, Tim Hortons is overrated, tried it twice and the coffee was just okay.
Tom Suddard said:Found a coffee shop for a caffeine stop. It's sort of like a Dunkin' but worse in every way. (I said what I said.)
#OneLap
Saying stuff like that will get you killed in Canada.
You are better off talking smack aboot Bryan Adams....
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