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[MazdaSteve]

Interesting video from the start of lap 2 at Charlotte Motor Speedway last weekend. Bertok, Tisseront, Hinson and I were racing for P3. We had just gone 4-wide through T1 without touching...

[Jim Boemler]

Driving on the racing surface is just so boring...

[Muda]

Looks just like some of the iRacing antics.
Just costs a bit more.

[Danny Steyn]

WTF!!!!!

[Dan Tiley]

Thanks for posting Steve, as the car I ran did not have video or data. I was the one playing the part of the "hero" in car 82. Rick Gambill was kind enough to let me race his car for the weekend so I could have some fun.

I had started in P11, and had gotten some great runs in the first lap to give me a chance to go for 3rd that really didn't exist. All I can say is that I had a big head of steam, saw some pavement well below the white line and went for it. I did not, however see the enormous storm grate that would eventually send me airborne into Mr. Hinson (and domino effect into Stephan).

In 6 years of racing, this is by far the most stupid decision I had ever made in a race car. I waited for Ben after the race and apologized profusely, encouraging him to submit a protest that I would not contest. I also wrote him a small check to cover his bondo and paint expenses. Doesn't make it right, but at least acts a deterrant to keep me from repeating the same escapade.

This is not how I typically race, and is the 1st time in 6 years that I've ever had to replace a piece of sheet metal on a racecar. If anyone can speak to the contrary I encourage them to do so.

So again..... this was clearly my mistake... its absolutely unacceptable, and I publically apologize to both Ben and Stephan for affecting their event.

Aside from all that, what a tremendously fun weekend! I hope we can keep this one on the schedule for years to come!

[Keith Andrews]

As Bob Uecker would say "Justa bit inside"

[Nash Lawson]

Way to own up Dan.

[MazdaSteve]

Dan, had no idea that was you. I thought you were co-driving the 90 car with Bertok. Been there, done that myself back in my SRX7 days. I know for a fact that you do not race like that as we went 45 minutes last fall at VIR nose-to-tail & side-by-side and never touched once.

[Keith Andrews]

Same lap but a different view. I'm doing my best NASCAR impression.

[dmathias]

I hope these videos will show folks how much FUN it is to race Charlotte. It's on my list for next year.

Thanks for showing me where that storm grate is Dan

-Denny

[Nash Lawson]

Same lap but a different view. I'm doing my best NASCAR impression.

http://vimeo.com/28266201

Man that was fun!!!!

[Danny Steyn]

@ Dan
Dan - that was a bonehead move, but you have REAL CLASS man! Nothing but respect for a person who takes his lumps and comes on the forum and says he screwed up. You have my vote. Look forward to racing with you some time soon

@ Keith
Keith, what happens on your video at the 1.41 mark? Was it the last lap? Did you come off the throttle?

[Keith Andrews]

@ Dan
Dan - that was a bonehead move, but you have REAL CLASS man! Nothing but respect for a person who takes his lumps and comes on the forum and says he screwed up. You have my vote. Look forward to racing with you some time soon

@ Keith
Keith, what happens on your video at the 1.41 mark? Was it the last lap? Did you come off the throttle?

This was the same lap #2 as Steve posted. You can see Nash and I at the beginning of his clip running P1 +P2. If you could see my review mirror, you would see the mayhem shown in his clip. On the Oval back straight we drive through the dust cloud they created.

At 1.41 I let off the throttle, Nash and I work out a nice lead. I'm just giving him space so we can run clean laps.

I went on to my first SCCA - CCPS - SM win from the pole. Great weekend for me. I learn so much each time out racing in SM. As you can see Dan Tiley and Bob Thornton gave me a great horse to ride.

[Dan Tiley]

I went on to my first SCCA - CCPS - SM win from the pole. Great weekend for me. I learn so much each time out racing in SM. As you can see Dan Tiley and Bob Thorton gave me a great horse to ride.

And you drove the wheels off of it, not to mention your 2 NASA wins last month! You're having an amazing season, especially for a first year SM driver. We're proud to have you on board the Ti-Speed Team!

--Dan

[str8ner]

Steve,

Nice video. This was a great weekend. Loved the track. Looking forward to going there again next year. Steve I would to get this video. Can you email me at stisseront@gmail com.

Thanks,

Stephan