Jump to content

Photo

2018 HST/Majors @ Sebring - SMACK


  • Please log in to reply
151 replies to this topic

#21
Richard Astacio

Richard Astacio

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 339 posts
  • Location:Stamford CT
  • Region:NER
  • Car Year:2003
  • Car Number:80

Oops. *Astacio moves into 21st place*

 

:toast: , to be honest I will be happy with that. I was in Sebring the 1st year I started racing back in 2016 and it was a horrible trip for me. I crashed and wrecked my car twice..


  • Danica Davison likes this

Richard Astacio

2003 Spec Miata VVT & 2013 Cup Car
 

We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Donor - Made PayPal donation Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#22
Danica Davison

Danica Davison

    Always the bridesmaid never the bride

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 1,478 posts
  • Location:Jacksonville Biatch
  • Region:Central Florida
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:10

:toast: , to be honest I will be happy with that. I was in Sebring the 1st year I started racing back in 2016 and it was a horrible trip for me. I crashed and wrecked my car twice..

 

In my opinion, the Sebring Majors is one of the toughest and most competitive races of the year. Right up there with June Sprints and Runoffs. 2017 had so many fast people, that I considered finishing P7 a win for me. I remember the first time in my 99, it was the second race in that car, I finished 19th and I was ecstatic because I was in the 30's and 40's the year before.  I just hope for everyone else make it out in one piece and for everyone to have a fun weekend!


  • Jim Drago likes this

John Davison
Autotechnik Racing / 5x Racing
2016 - Central Florida Region Champion
2017 - The People's Champion
2017 - President of DSFC
#itcouldbeyou

Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata Chatterbox - Blah blah blah... Blah blah blah Instigator - Made a topic or post that inspired other We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#23
lancebe

lancebe

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 17 posts
  • Location:NYC
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:36

In my opinion, the Sebring Majors is one of the toughest and most competitive races of the year. Right up there with June Sprints and Runoffs. 2017 had so many fast people, that I considered finishing P7 a win for me. I remember the first time in my 99, it was the second race in that car, I finished 19th and I was ecstatic because I was in the 30's and 40's the year before.  I just hope for everyone else make it out in one piece and for everyone to have a fun weekend!

 

Damnnnnnnn you ran a 30!?!? No plate and Michelin special? 


Lance Bergstein


#24
Danica Davison

Danica Davison

    Always the bridesmaid never the bride

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 1,478 posts
  • Location:Jacksonville Biatch
  • Region:Central Florida
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:10

Damnnnnnnn you ran a 30!?!? No plate and Michelin special?

 

I will never reveal my cheater package.


John Davison
Autotechnik Racing / 5x Racing
2016 - Central Florida Region Champion
2017 - The People's Champion
2017 - President of DSFC
#itcouldbeyou

Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata Chatterbox - Blah blah blah... Blah blah blah Instigator - Made a topic or post that inspired other We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#25
Jim Drago

Jim Drago

    East Street Racing / 2 Time National Champion

  • Administrators
  • 6,566 posts
  • Location:Memphis, Tn
  • Region:Mid South
  • Car Year:2005
  • Car Number:2

In my opinion, the Sebring Majors is one of the toughest and most competitive races of the year.

I agree, it always has been
  • Danica Davison likes this

East Street Auto Parts
Jim@Eaststreet.com
800 700 9080

NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Hoosier Super Tour points Champion - Hoosier Super Tour points Champion ARRC Champion - Won the ARRC Race in a Spec Miata Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata BFG Supertour Winner - Majors Winner - Circuit of the Americas Winner - We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! June Sprints winner  - June Sprints winner June Sprints winner  - June Sprints winner June Sprints winner  - June Sprints winner June Sprints winner  - June Sprints winner SCCA National Champion - Won SCCA Runoffs at Road America SCCA National Champion - Won SCCA Runoffs at Road America

#26
MPR22

MPR22

    Veteran Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,138 posts
  • Location:Houston
  • Region:Southwest
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:22

In my opinion, the Sebring Majors is one of the toughest and most competitive races of the year. Right up there with June Sprints and Runoffs. 2017 had so many fast people, that I considered finishing P7 a win for me. I remember the first time in my 99, it was the second race in that car, I finished 19th and I was ecstatic because I was in the 30's and 40's the year before.  I just hope for everyone else make it out in one piece and for everyone to have a fun weekend!

That's because we could never get the Florida prima donnas to come to TWS to take their medicine. We have to go to the home tracks and beat them there so they can claim they had the best fields.  I think their best possible finish at TWS would have been P15 maybe P10 if they spent two weekends at the track.  


  • tburas56 and Danica Davison like this
Shattering - For those who cant drink tequila NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Majors Winner - Novel Approach - When a paragraph simply won't do... We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver Donor - Made PayPal donation

#27
Danica Davison

Danica Davison

    Always the bridesmaid never the bride

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 1,478 posts
  • Location:Jacksonville Biatch
  • Region:Central Florida
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:10

That's because we could never get the Florida prima donnas to come to TWS to take their medicine. We have to go to the home tracks and beat them there so they can claim they had the best fields.  I think their best possible finish at TWS would have been P15 maybe P10 if they spent two weekends at the track.

 

Well Chris needs to put the peoples champ in a car then!


  • High Chair likes this

John Davison
Autotechnik Racing / 5x Racing
2016 - Central Florida Region Champion
2017 - The People's Champion
2017 - President of DSFC
#itcouldbeyou

Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata Chatterbox - Blah blah blah... Blah blah blah Instigator - Made a topic or post that inspired other We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#28
High Chair

High Chair

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 430 posts
  • Location:Fort Myers
  • Region:CFR
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:97

Damn you Drago


  • Jim Drago, tburas56 and Danica Davison like this
Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! ARRC Champion - Won the ARRC Race in a Spec Miata Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#29
High Chair

High Chair

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 430 posts
  • Location:Fort Myers
  • Region:CFR
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:97

That's because we could never get the Florida prima donnas to come to TWS to take their medicine. We have to go to the home tracks and beat them there so they can claim they had the best fields.  I think their best possible finish at TWS would have been P15 maybe P10 if they spent two weekends at the track.  

Steers and queers in Texas and I don't see horns on any of you. 


  • Jim Drago and Danica Davison like this
Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! ARRC Champion - Won the ARRC Race in a Spec Miata Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#30
MPR22

MPR22

    Veteran Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,138 posts
  • Location:Houston
  • Region:Southwest
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:22

Steers and queers in Texas and I don't see horns on any of you. 

Oh wow, I did't know you were stuck in the 80s.  Debra Winger is still looking for her true love, it might be you. 


  • Jason J Ball likes this
Shattering - For those who cant drink tequila NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Majors Winner - Novel Approach - When a paragraph simply won't do... We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver Donor - Made PayPal donation

#31
MPR22

MPR22

    Veteran Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,138 posts
  • Location:Houston
  • Region:Southwest
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:22

Well Chris needs to put the peoples champ in a car then!

Too late,

 

https://www.google.c...AB4AQoioIhwEwDg

 

It is now home to Jim's dream lot,  40,000 totaled cars. 


Shattering - For those who cant drink tequila NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Majors Winner - Novel Approach - When a paragraph simply won't do... We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver Donor - Made PayPal donation

#32
tburas56

tburas56

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 166 posts
  • Location:FL
  • Region:South East
  • Car Year:1990
  • Car Number:56

Should be a hoot! Looks like rain on the ho :raincloud: rizon!


Donor - Made PayPal donation SCCA National Champion - Won SCCA Runoffs at Road America Majors Winner - BFG Supertour Winner - World Challenge Winner - World Challenge Winner June Sprints winner  - June Sprints winner Grand-Am Winner in a Mazda - Grand-Am Winner in a Mazda MX5 Cup Winner - Has won a Race in the MX5Cup.com Series We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#33
Danica Davison

Danica Davison

    Always the bridesmaid never the bride

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 1,478 posts
  • Location:Jacksonville Biatch
  • Region:Central Florida
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:10

For all you guys that like to arrive to grid 3 hours before practice/qualifying, this is in the Supps:

 

GRID: Starting positions for the Friday practice sessions will be set using each driver’s post mark/timestamp of their Entry form. Do not go to Grid until your group is called, your spot will be waiting. Failure to follow directions of Grid staff may result in official action.

 

Practice time will start when cars enter the course; for the first lap of each practice session, white flags will be displayed at all stations. Starting positions for the first Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding practice sessions. Starting positions for the second Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding Qualifying sessions.


  • John Wilding likes this

John Davison
Autotechnik Racing / 5x Racing
2016 - Central Florida Region Champion
2017 - The People's Champion
2017 - President of DSFC
#itcouldbeyou

Series Champ - Won a points based series in a Spec Miata Chatterbox - Blah blah blah... Blah blah blah Instigator - Made a topic or post that inspired other We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver

#34
MPR22

MPR22

    Veteran Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,138 posts
  • Location:Houston
  • Region:Southwest
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:22

For all you guys that like to arrive to grid 3 hours before practice/qualifying, this is in the Supps:

 

GRID: Starting positions for the Friday practice sessions will be set using each driver’s post mark/timestamp of their Entry form. Do not go to Grid until your group is called, your spot will be waiting. Failure to follow directions of Grid staff may result in official action.

 

Practice time will start when cars enter the course; for the first lap of each practice session, white flags will be displayed at all stations. Starting positions for the first Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding practice sessions. Starting positions for the second Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding Qualifying sessions.

I have to ask.  What is official action? Is there some catch all rule in the GCR that says if you don't comply with a supp (x) is the penalty? 


Shattering - For those who cant drink tequila NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Majors Winner - Novel Approach - When a paragraph simply won't do... We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver Donor - Made PayPal donation

#35
John Wilding

John Wilding

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 80 posts
  • Location:United States
  • Region:CFR / Southeast
  • Car Year:1991
  • Car Number:126

For all you guys that like to arrive to grid 3 hours before practice/qualifying, this is in the Supps:

 

GRID: Starting positions for the Friday practice sessions will be set using each driver’s post mark/timestamp of their Entry form. Do not go to Grid until your group is called, your spot will be waiting. Failure to follow directions of Grid staff may result in official action.

 

Practice time will start when cars enter the course; for the first lap of each practice session, white flags will be displayed at all stations. Starting positions for the first Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding practice sessions. Starting positions for the second Qualifying sessions will be determined by the fastest time recorded for each car during the preceding Qualifying sessions.

 

That makes it a bit more complex to go out with a practice or qualifying buddy, but I'm sure it will all sort out on track. I can't remember if I registered early or late, it feels like registration has been live since the day after Turkey Trot. 



#36
BNaumann

BNaumann

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 227 posts
  • Region:DET
  • Car Year:2000
  • Car Number:67

I have to ask. What is official action? Is there some catch all rule in the GCR that says if you don't comply with a supp (x) is the penalty?


How could you not comply? They grid you for practice like it's a race. They've done this at Midohio for awhile. People pull over in the pits to find their buddies.

#37
MPR22

MPR22

    Veteran Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,138 posts
  • Location:Houston
  • Region:Southwest
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:22

How could you not comply? They grid you for practice like it's a race. They've done this at Midohio for awhile. People pull over in the pits to find their buddies.

The penalty was if you showed up early not if you didn't fall in line.  So how do they penalize that? 


Shattering - For those who cant drink tequila NASA Champs Winner - NASA Champs Winner Majors Winner - Novel Approach - When a paragraph simply won't do... We have a Winnah! - Won their 1st race... Congratulations! Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver Donor - Made PayPal donation

#38
Peter Olivola

Peter Olivola

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 180 posts

The penalty was if you showed up early not if you didn't fall in line.  So how do they penalize that? 

 

If the supps say don't show up early to grid and you show up early to grid, you're out of compliance with the supps.

 

If an official tells you to move your car and you refuse you've disobeyed the instructions of an official.

 

Both can be penalized like any other infraction.



#39
sentercut

sentercut

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 102 posts
  • Location:Greenville, SC
  • Region:Southeast
  • Car Year:1999
  • Car Number:55

DANG, drama on the practice grid. 

 

Good luck guys, watch those ponds...I mean puddles if it rains. 

 

Will be fun to follow yall. 


  • lillyweld likes this

Senter Smith


#40
Bench Racer

Bench Racer

    Different strokes for different folks : )

  • Members
  • PipPipPipPipPip
  • 5,508 posts
  • Location:Wauwatosa, WI
  • Region:Milwaukee
  • Car Year:1990
  • Car Number:14

Even with a lot of key names missing this year, like Bolanos, Rollan, Carbonell, Steyn, Collum, Holton, and a few others that typically race this event, we still have a pretty star studded line up!

 

In Alphabetical order:

Alex Acosta
Andrew Charbonneau
Blake Clements Per MazdaMotorSports "
we received feedback from Blake Clements, an elite Spec Miata competitor" Blake, sorry, this is a smack thread. :bigsquaregrin:
Christopher Haldeman
Craig Berry
Dillon Machavern
Elivan Goulart
Jamie Tucker
Jason Connole
Jim Drago
John Davison
John Wilding
Jonathan Goring
Marc Cefalo
Mark Gibbons
Michael Carter
Nick Leverone
Preston Pardus
Todd Buras
Tom Brown

 


  • Danica Davison likes this
Broken record - You are starting to sound like a broken record. Donor - Made PayPal donation Bona fide - A bonafide Spec Miata driver




0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users