Watkins Glenn : Conti Challenge

Mick_12Nismo · 06-28-2013, 01:40 PM

My fingers are crossed too. Scattered t-storms forecast for the afternoon. Like driving, shooting in the rain presents different challenges. I couldn't make Saturday last year but here are a few of my images from the 2012 6 Hour event. I hope to make some nice images of the #14 Nismo tomorrow - hopefully one involving the checkered flag!

http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...KcQsDZc-XL.jpg
http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...qCMcZRm-XL.jpg
http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...bHndBDt-X2.jpg
http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...NkLrGTh-X2.jpg

Dwnshift · 06-28-2013, 10:44 PM

Parked in the garage today.
Tomorrow is quali and the race.

Sh0velMan · 06-29-2013, 06:23 PM

So, fastest lap again, and it says you finished a lap down?

Dwnshift · 06-30-2013, 12:00 AM

Yea...not sure what happened today to be honest. The wet/dry changing conditions were very difficult for racing and for strategy ...deciding for rains or drys.
We were the fastest GS car again during the race....just can't get the stars to align.

Mick_12Nismo · 06-30-2013, 06:14 AM

Changing conditions were the theme of the day. Not quite sure how I managed to get sunburned despite both myself and my cameras wearing full rain gear for much of the day! Nice job out there BJ in challenging conditions. I'm sure you and the team were happy you avoided the carnage during that last gully washer. Not all the teams were so lucky (Roush 61 car in particular).
Best,
Mick

Dwnshift · 06-30-2013, 07:58 AM

Nice meeting you during the fan walk Mick...that last shot is really awesome!!
The changing conditions were bad...really bad...just got caught out.

ewgillis · 06-30-2013, 08:50 AM

Here's a couple I managed to get between showers.

Doran Z 01.jpg

Doran Z 02.jpg

ewgillis · 06-30-2013, 08:57 AM

During the fan walk.

Doran Z 00.jpg

Doran Z 04.jpg

clintfocus · 06-30-2013, 04:32 PM

Dwnshift, what chassis setup changes do you guys make for the wet conditions?

Dwnshift · 06-30-2013, 05:18 PM

To be honest we havent "nailed" tw wet set up yet.
Partially because every time we go into a race weekend we look at the weather.
If race day has a very small % of rain....any session that is wet will most likely be skipped...especially at Watkins Glen with ZERO run off.
If its full rain ... and we are going out ..disconnect rear bar , soften front bar and soften shock dampening....go from there

clintfocus · 06-30-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

To be honest we havent "nailed" tw wet set up yet.
Partially because every time we go into a race weekend we look at the weather.
If race day has a very small % of rain....any session that is wet will most likely be skipped...especially at Watkins Glen with ZERO run off.
If its full rain ... and we are going out ..disconnect rear bar , soften front bar and soften shock dampening....go from there

ok cool, ive done similar tricks in wet weather events, i was just curious

Mick_12Nismo · 07-01-2013, 10:21 AM

It was nice meeting you too Dwnshift. I appreciate the kind words on the photo. I have a lot more but haven't had the time to do anything with them yet. If you are interested I'll shoot you a PM if there is anything decent to look at.

You weren't the only guys to have changing weather conditions. The DPs and GTs also got wet yesterday - although none of the gulley washers like on Saturday. A few photos from yesterday's 6 Hours of the Glen

6 Hours of the Glen 2013 - Michael T O'Connor Photography

Best,
Mick

Coon-azz · 07-18-2013, 05:27 AM

Watching the Watkins Glenn Race now! OH? Who's this? Who is ahead of the Porsches? Hmmmmm? Could it be? Wait, yep its #14.
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As of right now my daughter and I are watching #14 JAEGER in 6th position! My daughter is becoming a gear head; oh Gog help me. I'm laughing cause she is yelling at you to, "hurry up they are catching up to you!" and cheering you on. We love it. She says she likes the cool black and red colors you all selected; better than mine. LOL. Anyway, we are big fans and hope to see you in person on the track some day.

Is there anyway to get to see the car in person someday at one of the events; like in the pit or something? Just curious. Ok, going back to watch the race.

Coon-azz and daughter

gomer_110 · 07-18-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coon-azz

Watching the Watkins Glenn Race now! OH? Who's this? Who is ahead of the Porsches? Hmmmmm? Could it be? Wait, yep its #14.
[IMG]

[/IMG]
As of right now my daughter and I are watching #14 JAEGER in 6th position! My daughter is becoming a gear head; oh Gog help me. I'm laughing cause she is yelling at you to, "hurry up they are catching up to you!" and cheering you on. We love it. She says she likes the cool black and red colors you all selected; better than mine. LOL. Anyway, we are big fans and hope to see you in person on the track some day.

Is there anyway to get to see the car in person someday at one of the events; like in the pit or something? Just curious. Ok, going back to watch the race.

Coon-azz and daughter

Just go to a race and get garage/paddock access. I've seen the car in person twice now. All the Doran guys are real nice and friendly.

Dwnshift · 07-18-2013, 03:28 PM

We have 5 Conti races left this year;
Indy, Road America, Kansas, Laguna Seca and Lime Rock.
Indy is next .... and it's going to be interesting. We are once again running with Rolex, Nationwide and Sprint Cup.
There will also could be a big surprise coming up veeeery shortly after Indy.
But have to get through Indy first.
Stay tuned

Thanks for the support
Gomer if you come to the raves ..dont be shy about asking if I am around.

06-28-2013, 01:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mick_12Nismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 104 Drives: 2019 C7 Grand Sport Rep Power: 13	My fingers are crossed too. Scattered t-storms forecast for the afternoon. Like driving, shooting in the rain presents different challenges. I couldn't make Saturday last year but here are a few of my images from the 2012 6 Hour event. I hope to make some nice images of the #14 Nismo tomorrow - hopefully one involving the checkered flag! http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...KcQsDZc-XL.jpg http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...qCMcZRm-XL.jpg http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...bHndBDt-X2.jpg http://michaeloconnor.smugmug.com/ph...NkLrGTh-X2.jpg __________________ [SOLD] 2012 Metallic Black NISMO 370z #499

06-29-2013, 06:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
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06-30-2013, 06:14 AM	#20 (permalink)
Mick_12Nismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 104 Drives: 2019 C7 Grand Sport Rep Power: 13	Changing conditions were the theme of the day. Not quite sure how I managed to get sunburned despite both myself and my cameras wearing full rain gear for much of the day! Nice job out there BJ in challenging conditions. I'm sure you and the team were happy you avoided the carnage during that last gully washer. Not all the teams were so lucky (Roush 61 car in particular). Best, Mick DR_, JARblue, GaleForce and 1 others like this. __________________ [SOLD] 2012 Metallic Black NISMO 370z #499

07-01-2013, 10:21 AM	#27 (permalink)
Mick_12Nismo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Western New York Posts: 104 Drives: 2019 C7 Grand Sport Rep Power: 13	It was nice meeting you too Dwnshift. I appreciate the kind words on the photo. I have a lot more but haven't had the time to do anything with them yet. If you are interested I'll shoot you a PM if there is anything decent to look at. You weren't the only guys to have changing weather conditions. The DPs and GTs also got wet yesterday - although none of the gulley washers like on Saturday. A few photos from yesterday's 6 Hours of the Glen 6 Hours of the Glen 2013 - Michael T O'Connor Photography Best, Mick __________________ [SOLD] 2012 Metallic Black NISMO 370z #499

07-18-2013, 05:27 AM	#28 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	Watching the Watkins Glenn Race now! OH? Who's this? Who is ahead of the Porsches? Hmmmmm? Could it be? Wait, yep its #14. [IMG][/IMG] As of right now my daughter and I are watching #14 JAEGER in 6th position! My daughter is becoming a gear head; oh Gog help me. I'm laughing cause she is yelling at you to, "hurry up they are catching up to you!" and cheering you on. We love it. She says she likes the cool black and red colors you all selected; better than mine. LOL. Anyway, we are big fans and hope to see you in person on the track some day. Is there anyway to get to see the car in person someday at one of the events; like in the pit or something? Just curious. Ok, going back to watch the race. Coon-azz and daughter JARblue likes this. __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

06-28-2013, 10:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Parked in the garage today. Tomorrow is quali and the race.

06-30-2013, 12:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Yea...not sure what happened today to be honest. The wet/dry changing conditions were very difficult for racing and for strategy ...deciding for rains or drys. We were the fastest GS car again during the race....just can't get the stars to align.

06-30-2013, 07:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Nice meeting you during the fan walk Mick...that last shot is really awesome!! The changing conditions were bad...really bad...just got caught out.

06-30-2013, 08:50 AM	#22 (permalink)
ewgillis Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 10 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	Here's a couple I managed to get between showers. Doran Z 01.jpg Doran Z 02.jpg

06-30-2013, 08:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
ewgillis Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 10 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	During the fan walk. Doran Z 00.jpg Doran Z 04.jpg

06-30-2013, 04:32 PM	#24 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	Dwnshift, what chassis setup changes do you guys make for the wet conditions?

06-30-2013, 05:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	To be honest we havent "nailed" tw wet set up yet. Partially because every time we go into a race weekend we look at the weather. If race day has a very small % of rain....any session that is wet will most likely be skipped...especially at Watkins Glen with ZERO run off. If its full rain ... and we are going out ..disconnect rear bar , soften front bar and soften shock dampening....go from there

07-18-2013, 03:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	We have 5 Conti races left this year; Indy, Road America, Kansas, Laguna Seca and Lime Rock. Indy is next .... and it's going to be interesting. We are once again running with Rolex, Nationwide and Sprint Cup. There will also could be a big surprise coming up veeeery shortly after Indy. But have to get through Indy first. Stay tuned Thanks for the support Gomer if you come to the raves ..dont be shy about asking if I am around.

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