Conti challenge: Laguna Seca

danegrey · 09-08-2013, 09:14 AM

Good Luck

sig11 · 09-08-2013, 10:25 AM

Good luck!

TopElement · 09-08-2013, 02:08 PM

The Nismo is doing well against some serious competition! 2nd place right now. Too bad it's not a 2 car team.

Shamu · 09-08-2013, 03:54 PM

Looks like they ended up just off the podium in 4th? Nice effort!

danegrey · 09-08-2013, 04:51 PM

nice finish guys

dastaco · 09-08-2013, 05:05 PM

Finished 3rd I believe, the 3rd place car got a penalty

gomer_110 · 09-08-2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dastaco

Finished 3rd I believe, the 3rd place car got a penalty

Assuming this is true that means 2 podiums in the last 3 races. Hopefully this leads to more sponsorship money and maybe a consistent driver pairing and/or a 2nd team car.

Dwnshift · 09-08-2013, 06:08 PM

That was craaaaazy.
The race broadcast will be one to watch.
Never give up....keep digging... Even when they kick you in the shins.
A lot happened in the last hour of this race.
Got a huge run on a BMW only to have him move over on me...hit me off track...hit me again..he got sideways...and then he came back 3 laps later to dump me.
Next...we got a penalty for avoidable contact... Mind you...we were the ones that got hit TWiCE!
The 48 car also was told to report to the pits for a drive through after dumping me...and never did.
With 5 minutes left ...we went from p11 to p4 after a huge melee on the front stretch.
Look for the whole...go through thesmoke and pray.
The winning car ran out of gas in turn 1 @ th checkered flag.
The 48 finished p3 but never served its penalty.
We have been told we will be moved to p3 ...but didn't get to celebrate on the podium.
We are awaiting "final" results...
All in all it was insane... And again really happy for the team !
The track went to absolute junk and we were very quick on a slick track.
Now....going to th 48s trailer to claim our trophies...and head to the bar!

Rusty · 09-08-2013, 06:42 PM

gomer_110 · 09-08-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

That was craaaaazy.
The race broadcast will be one to watch.
Never give up....keep digging... Even when they kick you in the shins.
A lot happened in the last hour of this race.
Got a huge run on a BMW only to have him move over on me...hit me off track...hit me again..he got sideways...and then he came back 3 laps later to dump me.
Next...we got a penalty for avoidable contact... Mind you...we were the ones that got hit TWiCE!
The 48 car also was told to report to the pits for a drive through after dumping me...and never did.
With 5 minutes left ...we went from p11 to p4 after a huge melee on the front stretch.
Look for the whole...go through thesmoke and pray.
The winning car ran out of gas in turn 1 @ th checkered flag.
The 48 finished p3 but never served its penalty.
We have been told we will be moved to p3 ...but didn't get to celebrate on the podium.
We are awaiting "final" results...
All in all it was insane... And again really happy for the team !
The track went to absolute junk and we were very quick on a slick track.
Now....going to th 48s trailer to claim our trophies...and head to the bar!

IMHO the avoidable contact penalties in both the Rolex and Conti series this year have been a joke. From my stand point it seems as soon as a car tries to make a move on another and the lead car makes a late block causing contact it's always the car making the initial move that gets the penalty. Complete BS if you ask me. If they can't see the move coming and block when they should, it's the blocking car that should receive the penalty. /end rant

thekinn · 09-08-2013, 08:22 PM

Wow! very cool to see you came back - nice little write-up.

Can't wait to watch it next weekend.

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2013, 08:27 PM

Nice job and nice recovery!

Dwnshift · 09-09-2013, 05:32 AM

Blocking and swerving ... Are not racing.
Officials have to see the entire incident before making calls.
Basically we reported to the pits and did our drive through ...and the 48 car refused to obey the call and got awarded for disrespecting the officiating.
So... What message does this send to the drivers?

Fishey · 09-09-2013, 06:37 AM

B.J. Did Grand-Am atleast buy you drinks first?

Honestly, In-Car and Jalopnik with story.... but sadly this will likely only hurt you in the future.

Dwnshift · 09-09-2013, 02:08 PM

Nope

09-08-2013, 09:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
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09-08-2013, 03:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Looks like they ended up just off the podium in 4th? Nice effort! __________________ Grant

09-08-2013, 04:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	nice finish guys __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

09-08-2013, 05:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 14	Finished 3rd I believe, the 3rd place car got a penalty __________________

09-08-2013, 06:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	That was craaaaazy. The race broadcast will be one to watch. Never give up....keep digging... Even when they kick you in the shins. A lot happened in the last hour of this race. Got a huge run on a BMW only to have him move over on me...hit me off track...hit me again..he got sideways...and then he came back 3 laps later to dump me. Next...we got a penalty for avoidable contact... Mind you...we were the ones that got hit TWiCE! The 48 car also was told to report to the pits for a drive through after dumping me...and never did. With 5 minutes left ...we went from p11 to p4 after a huge melee on the front stretch. Look for the whole...go through thesmoke and pray. The winning car ran out of gas in turn 1 @ th checkered flag. The 48 finished p3 but never served its penalty. We have been told we will be moved to p3 ...but didn't get to celebrate on the podium. We are awaiting "final" results... All in all it was insane... And again really happy for the team ! The track went to absolute junk and we were very quick on a slick track. Now....going to th 48s trailer to claim our trophies...and head to the bar! TreeSemdyZee likes this.

09-08-2013, 10:25 AM	#17 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	Good luck!

09-08-2013, 06:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
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09-08-2013, 08:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
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09-08-2013, 08:27 PM	#27 (permalink)
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09-09-2013, 05:32 AM	#28 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Blocking and swerving ... Are not racing. Officials have to see the entire incident before making calls. Basically we reported to the pits and did our drive through ...and the 48 car refused to obey the call and got awarded for disrespecting the officiating. So... What message does this send to the drivers?

09-09-2013, 06:37 AM	#29 (permalink)
Fishey Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 159 Drives: Volvo T5-R Rep Power: 13	B.J. Did Grand-Am atleast buy you drinks first? Honestly, In-Car and Jalopnik with story.... but sadly this will likely only hurt you in the future. Last edited by Fishey; 09-09-2013 at 06:39 AM.

09-09-2013, 02:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Nope

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