Graefin10
Graefin10 SuperDork
5/6/14 1:00 p.m.

This Lotus didn't run but it looked great. When I got there another Lotus was parked nose to nose with it. From a distance it appeared to be an Exige. Unfortunately the only picture I got was from too far away and too blurry to post.

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It was good to see a guy bring his show quality 1947 MG-TC to race.

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Watching some very hard driven Miatas made me want one worse than ever.

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IMO this was one of the best driven cars at the event. One of those scenes where you expect the driver to ruin a group of cones but smoothly trail brakes and arcs into the gate. Very impressive.

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This Integra looked like it just emerged from the Restoration Shop. Everything was immaculate.

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As usual, Civics were well represented.

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I love Capris, and this one was well restored and modified to be enjoyed in competition. It runs a 302 as well as modified suspension and brakes.

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This Cobra replica didn't run but it was picture worthy for sure.

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This was a very good looking and fast car.

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Not a good picture but this thing was very fast and handled great. I never got to talk to the owner but I wanted to see the engine. It made sounds like spinning triangles. Especially when he decelerated.

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This Morgan didn't run but it was gorgeous.

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I talked to the young man who drove this "Extreme" S10 V6 auto. He said all that he did to it was lower it with a kit. It may have understeer a little but seemed to handle very well and never hiked a corner off the pavement. It interested me because I've been thinking about doing something similar.

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No surprise but this Supra had lot's and lot's of power.

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This S2000 revved so high is was scary, very quick.

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This fast Mustang appears to be a Shelby GT500 but I'm not sure.

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It's been a long time since I've attended an autoX and really enjoyed this one. I've got the itch again . . . you know, the itch!

The parking lot was between the oval and the dragstrip and offered plenty of room for a large course. The only disappointment for me was I was hoping that some Mod cars and F125 karts would show up. I've got a lot more pictures but I posted the ones that I really liked.

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon UltraDork
5/6/14 1:35 p.m.

I've got a couple good friends in Knoxville. I need to make a weekend trip down there and attend one of the ETR races. Looks like a good time!

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
5/6/14 1:39 p.m.

Dayum, dat diffuser

wbjones
wbjones UltimaDork
5/6/14 3:21 p.m.

he's at most of our events

multi time national tour and pro solo champ … 2 time pro solo national champion

I think they have more fun at our events than anyone

extremely competitive ESP car at the national level

wbjones
wbjones UltimaDork
5/6/14 3:22 p.m.
Spoolpigeon wrote: I've got a couple good friends in Knoxville. I need to make a weekend trip down there and attend one of the ETR races. Looks like a good time!

link to our schedule … hope to see you there soon

http://www.etrscca.org/solo/solo-schedule/

scottgib
scottgib New Reader
5/6/14 3:54 p.m.

ETR May 25 event was cancelled due to site not being available.

kazoospec
kazoospec Dork
5/6/14 7:53 p.m.

The Miata coolaid is yummy. Here's my flavor:

(Rhythmic chant slowly builds in the background. "One of us . . . one of us . . . one of us. . . one of us")

Throw in a splash of autocross for flavor and you're hooked. DOOOOOO EEEEET!

Lancer007
Lancer007 HalfDork
5/6/14 8:26 p.m.

Yeah, I know that itch. I hadn't participated in an auto-x in 8-9 years but just went to one last month. Dat itch....

Spoolpigeon
Spoolpigeon UltraDork
5/6/14 8:29 p.m.

In reply to Lancer007:

They have powders for that

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