ALMS at Laguna Seca....

4pipes · #1 (**permalink**) 03-21-2010, 02:11 PM

Anyone interested in attending the ALMS race May 22nd at Laguna Seca? Nor Cal Saac may have a corral at the event.

http://norcal-saac.org/news/ALMS2010.htm

Greg tripp · #2 (**permalink**) 03-21-2010, 07:28 PM

Hey Dave
I have a campsite on turn 5 (Right by the track) I'll be there.

4pipes · #3 (**permalink**) 03-21-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg tripp

Hey Dave
I have a campsite on turn 5 (Right by the track) I'll be there.

Got an extra king size bed and a bathroom available

Dangerous Doug · #4 (**permalink**) 03-21-2010, 10:40 PM

I may be in. My Cobra is due back from paint, and (no doubt) I'll be scurrying to get it back together. The American LeMans series is a blast. One of my favorites.

DD

Dangerous Doug · #5 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 07:36 PM

Is this still happening? Any other bites on the corral tickets?

DD

4pipes · #6 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 07:47 PM

Doug doesn't want to get his Cobra dirty

. Daily driver doesn't need corral parking. We probably will go down for Saturday's ALMS race. It's a 6 hour race. I'll post what we're going to do. Probably general admission plus dry lake parking.

Got the Bug · #7 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 4pipes

Doug doesn't want to get his Cobra dirty

. Daily driver doesn't need corral parking. We probably will go down for Saturday's ALMS race. It's a 6 hour race. I'll post what we're going to do. Probably general admission plus dry lake parking.

I don't mind driving when it's sub 40 degrees, but dust....no way!

The reports that I've heard from other CC members, is that the SAAC corral is located in an area that has crushed granite/cement and that it's pretty dusty. Scott (Scooter) went once and won't park there again.

Greg tripp · #8 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 4pipes

got an extra king size bed and a bathroom available:lol:

settle for some bushes and a sleeping bag???...

tkb289 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 08:52 PM

Dave,

Sounds like a great event, I have been meaning to make one of these races. Put me down for (2) tickets, my older son is keen on going. Thanks!

( I'll bet Doug would like to take that black beauty around the track for a few laps

)

289fia_cobra · #10 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 09:35 PM

The ALMS races are great. Wish Audi's R15 was there. I believe they're gearing up for Sebring so I don't expect them to be there. But the Patron tent is worth visiting.

4pipes · #11 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

Dave,

Sounds like a great event, I have been meaning to make one of these races. Put me down for (2) tickets, my older son is keen on going. Thanks!

( I'll bet Doug would like to take that black beauty around the track for a few laps

)

Tim, we'll be buying our tickets individually off the Mazda Raceway site and we'll figure out a meeting place either at the track or before we get there. Maybe Gail's.

tkb289 · #12 (**permalink**) 03-22-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 4pipes

Tim, we'll be buying our tickets individually off the Mazda Raceway site and we'll figure out a meeting place either at the track or before we get there. Maybe Gail's.

OK, good plan. We can figure out the details when it gets closer.

tkb289 · #13 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 08:36 PM

Well tomorrow is race day ... I'll be there, anyone else going?

Below is the schedule:

Saturday, May 22

8:00 am - 8:30 am Qualifying - Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup

8:40 am - 9:10 am Qualifying - USF2000 National Championship Powered By Mazda

9:20 am - 10:05 am Qualifying -Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear

10:15 am - 10:35 am Warm Up - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)

10:45 am - 11:00 am Pre-Race for Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama

11:00 am - 11:45 am Race #1: Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama - 45 Minutes

11:45 am - 12:45 pm Lunch

11:50 am - 12:15 pm Porscheplatz Parade Lap

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Race #1: Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship - 30 Minutes

1:30 pm - 1:50 pm American Le Mans presented by Tequila Patrón Recon Laps

1:55 pm - 2:30 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Pre-Race Activities / Vitesse Rides

2:30 pm - 8:30 pm Race: American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón Round (3) - 6 hours

Got the Bug · #14 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 09:30 PM

Tim,

I'm going to pass. I know that Dave will be at the race on Saturday. Send me a text if you need Dave's cell number.

tkb289 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 09:48 PM

Doug ... Thanks!

4pipes · #16 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 09:56 PM

Tim, I bought a Flagroom pass......tent at turn 5. I think you have my number, if you don't, shoot me an email.

tkb289 · #17 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 11:34 PM

Dave,

Got your number, will see you tomorrow!

PANAVIA · #18 (**permalink**) 05-22-2010, 02:45 AM

I cant go -- got to work.

--But I sent Bob (my fabricator ) and his Brother Ron to ALMS. -- they have a shelby corral pass , so if you see a Big Blue F250 -- that is them.

Steve

tkb289 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 11:28 AM

My son and I made it to the ALMS race at Laguna Seca yesterday … the cars were fast and the racing was great! The HPD ARX-01c of David Brabham, Simon Pagenaud and Marino Franchitti was the overall winner. It got a little cold and windy towards the end of the 6 hour main event, but other than that, a very nice day.

Met up with Dave (4pipes) while we were in the Paddock and saw (1) Cobra (CSX4152) which is the Patron Tequila 'Team' car.

Here are a few photos.

- Tim

Before the race

The only Ford GT in the race

The Corkscrew … turns 8 and 8a

Late in the afternoon as the clouds came in and the wind really picked up

CSX4152

Near the end of the race, just as the Pace car was coming onto the course

289fia_cobra · #20 (**permalink**) 05-23-2010, 11:43 AM

Tim, thanks for sharing!
Your pics looked like mine the first time I took them too. If you have a chance to practice on the streets, put the Nikon into "sports" mode, the go into the menu and select 'multiframe' (motor drive for us old timers) mode instead of single frame mode.

Take photos of cars on Larry expressway or something. Also, try panning your shots (follow the car) and take your pics. You can sometimes get a bit clearer picture doing this.