[QLD] QLD Raceway sprints round 7 - Sat 3rd November

well the GT40 was a no show, kind of disappointing, but that basically means he has handed me the championship for the year, barring a disaster in the final round.

was a hot day so times were slow. best time was a 58.7 which was good enough to be 3rd fastest car overall on the day and first in class.

had a BIG moment on the last session, was right up the back of the super quick Torana race car, exiting turn 1 got the outside rear wheel off the edge of the ripple strip and SNAPPO she went around, sideways across the track and onto the grass at 150 kmh, lucky she didnt flip, spun around a few times then came to a rest. wouldnt start for a minute but she fired up again and on my way, but never recovered as the tyres collected crap on them which slowed the car down.

should be some pics around somewhere

 

Well done Pete!

Congrats on the Championship win:biggrin:
Congrats on not hitting anything too.

 

.....a.....

......real exciting day Pete Glad I was not with you during the spin:biggrin: Well done with the times How did you find the front slicks?

 

Nice work Pete, another excellent effort.
Fingers crossed for the final round mate, number one sounds good.

 

well done pete ... good stuff ..!!! .. but, mate ... one

lawn mowing contractor on the forum is enough ...!!!! .. with those spins were you trying to go one better with windmill mowing techniques ...????

.. all sounds a bit scary for mine ....

 

sounds like i missed a great day,good on ya pete.
must get there next time (need to get that radiator fixed).

Cheers

Pat

 

thanks guys

yes the front slicks felt much better, turns 1 and 2 were quicker and I could exit both the s bend and turn 6 without the ass end wanting to kick out. given a cold day I reckon PB would have been on the cards.

PS I think I paid for making that crack about calling JP "the lawnmower man".

 

by the way just did the calculations and even if I dont show next round I still win the championship on points

oh and big thanks to Shawn and 57ICKY who were my pit crew on the day!!

huge thanks to the original AMEC guys for building my bulletproof motor.

here are some pics, thanks to Shawn

 

....hey Pete.....

....great news on the Championship:thumbup: That engine of yours has really been unbelievably reliable

.....that is the first time I have seen your rear wing.

.....Is it adjustable?

.....have you found it of much benefit?

 

no worries Pete glad to help...

...was a fun day out and next time don't scare the shit outta me. really wish i had footage of the 720 though coz it was quite impressive

O/T: you shoulda come out with us today too, was another good day of cruising.

also considerin joining you pete make mine a sec amec machine? lol

 

yes the wing is adjustable but I just leave it on the lowest setting. I do believe it makes a big difference in turns 1 and 2, doing 140-145 kmh at Apex, the car was travelling quicker than the 55 second Torana right up his backside through those turns. only reason my car isnt doing 55s is I have no torque coming out of the first S bend.

 

I am glad to help you getting out on the track any way we can Cameron, as long as you dont mind big fat AMEC stickers on the side of your car

 

A fairly exciting day, lots of offs, must have been the heat. Some close racing too, three wide down the straight Plus Pete put a very nice passing move on the overpowered yellow Munro through turn one, thats a 4th gear turn

 

....probably....

......too much of a gap between 2nd and 3rd gearing??

......and/or need more Capacity , 3.2 perhaps??

......yeah, go on its only money :biggrin:

 

yep

 

great result

Well done on the championship, sorry i missed the 720. Count me in to crew at the final round ha! Will need to have a cruise to the final round and show lots of z's on the day for support and with the heat, refreshments at the end.
hope you all like the photos !

 

I'm down for the cruise and the pics are great. i got a few too but need one damn little cable to get them on the computer. guess what? can't find it

 

Don't mind at all Pete

 

Well done Pete. You do us proud putting a Zed at the top of the leader board

 

Congratulations on winning the Super sprint series Pete!
I'm sure u will up the points tally even more on the final day, just to really rub it in ay
It's fantastic to hear that a Zed and her driver have done so well I will be on the tarmac series scoreboard next year in Tas and i cant wait! Give me a couple of years and i hope to follow your lead