[BlackTalon]

What a fantastic three days! I was worried it would take all weekend to learn the track, but I had a pretty good understanding of it by the end of my second run (thanks to great instruction from Bob Novas). By my second run on Saturday, I was working on applying the tips I received from Paul Weston during the Friday evening track walk, as well as a ride-along session with Bob Novas Saturday morning (hint -- don't drink two cups of coffee on an empty stomach, then ride along with a Black Group driver for a 25 minute session ).

Sunday can only be described as pure fun, except for a couple times when I had to keep from getting run over by Marc. I think the highlight for most of us in Blue was when Marc got promoted to White -- but then he squelched the celebration by announcing he was going to finish out the day in Blue -- just so he could terrorize us all one more time 8)

[MBuck951]

Yes, the turnout was unexpectedly low. Not what I remembered from last year. No worries, just lots of open track for me in white . . . when my car was running

New camshaft seal was leaking badly after first session Friday. No one in the paddock had the part or tools to fix it. A call to my mech, Ivan @ IMA, had everything I needed coming FedEx for Saturday delivery. Picked the package up and thanks to two pro mechanics who'd come down from Toronto, Fong and Jasper, my car was back on track that afternoon. Couldn't thank those guys enough for helping me out.

I think I was one of the lucky ones who's car was running better after the event, than before it. I think at least three cars hit the armco, another lost a motor

[BW911]

Wow Mike, I didn't realize you were having all that drama. I discovered after Friday's runs that I had a seriously cracked front rotor. Those drilled rotors again. Fortunately for me, Marc sourced a replacement pair from Dr. Timmons in the garage Saturday morning and put them on for me so fast I didn't miss a run. So my car too left the Glen running even better as well.

I was surprised at the light turnout as well. Anybody got any ideas why? It made for nice runs though.

Bill

[cmartin]

Thanks for the posts guys, glad everyone made it home in one piece. It's hard to express how hard it was to cancell this trip, driving at the Glen is one of the things I have always wanted to do. If I have to rent a car I will be there next year.

I think it would be a good idea to post a little write up in DV about the event. Stress how it's not really that long a drive, there are nice places to stay and it's S.O. friendly. With that said, I'm on the lookout for a 2500 Dodge/Chevy truck to make sure I get up and back next year.

[Jim Richards]

The drive up and back was easy, although for me the return trip was a bit bumpier. Both left tires are toast after my pirouette (sp?). By the way, did anyone see the scores the cornerworkers gave me for my performance? 9.8 9.9 9.7 9.8

Lu had a real nice time there, as well. Hiking in the park with Linda Welch, Corning glass museum, boat ride on Senaca Lake, etc.

We'll be back next year.

And a big congrats to Marc for his well deserved promo to White! How soon can I expect you to be my instructor?

[Rick Lee]

Wow. Sounds like a lot of fun. I went to Vegas and am now so poor I can't afford to pay attention. Also had a Rattlesnake encounter in Zion Nat. Park. No bites though. I think I saw two Porsches the whole weekend. I have withdrawal.

[Marc A]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

How soon can I expect you to be my instructor?

Now there's a scary thought . . . .

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by Marc A

Now there's a scary thought . . . .

Just think "turn 5." Must've been a guardian angel nearby.

[Jazzbass]

You guys suck.

Congrats on the promotion, Marc. Sounds like a great time - I plan on joining you next year if I can refain from being an idiot and taking my car apart.

[Cliff Claven]

This was my first DE event. Are all tracks so much fun? I'm wondering how best to find out about other non-Potomac DE events, since I don't want to wait two months to go again. (Seriously considered leaving for Mont-Tremblant yesterday since there were still openings for today and tomorrow, but too many prior commitments....)