This past weekend was another great one for auto-x. The air temps were about the same as two weeks ago (mid 80’s) but the sun was out in full blaze making surface temperatures more of a factor for those of us with the sticky-come-greasy A6’s. A conservative approach to corner set-up and execution was key to avoid overly greasy tires…but alas, win some, loose some on that front. The course, as you will see in the video included below, was nicely technical, taking advantage of the compound sloping of the lot to form off-camber turns, connected by quick straights. The course started out with a double (inner/outer) loop then stretched over the center of the lot to a figure-8, then to a stop box placed centrally near the start. Larry, the course designer, (Kenny Bell blown Silver FFR below) consistently delivers. FTD was earned by the feared and revered Wade Chamberlain in his vortec blown FFR (37.90) followed by arch nemesis Fred Kelley in his naturally aspirated FFR (38.49) with Larry Casey nipping at his heals (38.54). CDC organizer Mike Moran produced a 40.62 in the wifey’s FFR followed by “yours truly” with a 7th place raw finish in at 40.73.
Overall, I was very pleased with the day’s results. I found what I consider to be the root of my tire lifting issue captured in a photo from the Winchester event two weeks ago. I’ve also rescinded on the shortened rear springs as that was just a mismatched and silly idea. I will likely proceed with changing the rate, however, but not until I can do the proper calculations on natural frequency. Wasted money IMHO at this point and more improvements to be made with the nut-behind-the-wheel.
The pictures below are courtesy of friend Michael Kelly.
The FFR’s of FTD winner Wade Chamberlain followed by Fred Kelley
The potent and incredibly loud FFR of Larry Casey
The FFR of Jen Moran and husband Mike
Fellow CACC’r Corky who can be seen pirouetting at the end of the youtube video below..lol
…..and the video.
Enjoy!
- Allen.