Gentlemen,
...and I use that term loosely! I think the great thing about this past event, was just as Cranky pointed out; we were all winners.
Other than FEZ taking a fatal hit on his ERA, everyone survived three days of hard driving. The best was it didn't matter if you had a Cobra, a Vette, a Pantera, a Mustang or a Mazda...or even a car at all!!!!!!
Folks just showed up to have fun, shoot the sh*t and enjoy a similar interest. I just don't know if that interest was racing or alkee-hall!
I think this would have been the perfect time for all Tri State Cobra owners to put together a poker run to the Glen since the event fell on a Saturday-Sunday. We had the BBQ going, they could have cruised up thru beautiful countryside, met at the track ate a great lunch, watch some racing and have a nice cruise home. You know, Waxers and Racers enjoying the best of both worlds; fast snotty cars on the track and beautiful shiny Cobras all around! Maybe next year.
I always like to meet new folks as well as spend some time with my old buds and get to know a few more just a little bit better.
I didn't drive fast, in fact I was way off my lap times. But I moved up a run group and ran with the big boys. I made sure I stayed out of their way, but it gave me the opportunity to polish my driving skills. I adjusted my turn in points, my braking and I really studied the track. I feel I grew 100% from an educational perspective. It wasn't until Dr. Crankenhammer drove up my butt Sunday afternoon that I went a bit faster in the turns. I was still off my time though.
SuperSnake was asking for lap times. Peter had timed me at 2:42 which was walking the track! Ryan timed me at 2:32. My best time last season was 2:25. I heard that Al Good did a 2:15 in his Pantera, but cannot confirm.