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[MPR22]

Someone please post the results of Q2, I left my phone in my wife's car and will not have access to this damn computer during qualifying. I'm pretty sure God is punishing me for posting too much.

[Jim Drago]

I wasnt talking about that car.. I also deleted my post..
He was referring to JR

[Danny Steyn]

Alex and Charbs running in last and 2nd last - please tell me they didn't miss the start again!!!

[Strongbad]

Mean spiritedness.

No, because it assumes guilt without any proof.

Wow! Thanks for having a trial without me, Moose.
I was only reminded of Ernie Jr.'s history after I posted.
My intent was genuine. I understand that M-O is all about the set-up and for someone to go from a 1:43.9 (Thu. Qual mid-pack) to a 1:42.7 (Fri Warm Up Fastest Lap) is quite an achievement! Kudos to him!
I'll it to Mike Collins to find any mechanical improprieties.

Peace!

[Danny Steyn]

Looks like Hille is out or off (after being up with the leaders)

[Danny Steyn]

DOH - silly me - not a qualifying race - Only Qualifying - Qualifying race 2 this afternoon at 2.25pm

So as far as I remember

• Hille - 1.42.827
• Tsiounis - 1.42.882
• Ernie Jr - 1.43.046
• Udell
• Charbs
• Bolanos
• Stasioski
• Clements
• Hayes

[Rob Burgoon]

Saul,

So far so good. All of the cars have been visually inspected twice for glaring infractions. So far only two of those found and the drivers made corrections prior to Qualifying.

The scales at Mid-O are corner scales. It is very intersting to see where the set-ups are relative to finishing position....

One car tossed on weight.

More to come tomorrow.

Mike, without naming names, what were the glaring infractions caught by visual?

[Waterboy]

DOH - silly me - not a qualifying race - Only Qualifying

So as far as I remember

• Hille
• Hiannis
• Ernie Jr
• Udell
• Charbs
• Bloans
• Stasioski
• Clements
• Hayes

i was just about to ask you what you were watching

[Danny Steyn]

i was just about to ask you what you were watching

!!!

[James York]

i was just about to ask you what you were watching

Crystal ball maybe...

[MPR22]

Thanks Danny, these rude people keep asking for meetings in the middle of qualifying.

[Ernie Jr.]

Ernie Jr here

As you all know I finished 3rd in the qualifying, and I am here to tell you that after it we had the top 3 cars go to the dyno. I was one of them. I am not going to say the numbers for the others except I was 1 hp and 1 tq less then the other 99. So you all know my 1999 car ran 118.5 hp and 109 tq. I am telling you all this so you know that I don't have any massive amount of power, it was all driving.

Best regards

[Mike Collins]

Mike, without naming names, what were the glaring infractions caught by visual?

Wheel spacers too big (track too wide)

Fog lamps removed and opening left uncovered.

[George Munson]

Congrats Ernie! But just a little FYI, don't forget to give a little credit to those who helped work on your car and with your driving. None of us gets to where we are without a little support. Keep up the good work.

[Go Time Racing]

Ernie Jr here

As you all know I finished 3rd in the qualifying, and I am here to tell you that after it we had the top 3 cars go to the dyno. I was one of them. I am not going to say the numbers for the others except I was 1 hp and 1 tq less then the other 99. So you all know my 1999 car ran 118.5 hp and 109 tq. I am telling you all this so you know that I don't have any massive amount of power, it was all driving.

Best regards

Hey Ernie Jr... Mike Sr. here...

I've been in and around Spec Miata since you were in diapers (assuming you've been properly trained and no longer use them). I rarely post here, but I feel I need to.

I'm not sure what to make of you. Maybe you didn't have any birthday parties growing up, that would explain a lot. How do you find a helmet to fit with that big fat ego of yours?

I like to catch up on the forums during lunch, and everytime I read one of your posts, I either get heartburn from hale or explosive diarrhea. I'm sure I'm not alone.

Get over yourself. When you grow up (after puberty), you will look back and realize what a 'tool' you really are.

If it would help... let me know when your birthday is. I'll throw you a big party.

[MPR22]

Ernie Jr here

As you all know I finished 3rd in the qualifying, and I am here to tell you that after it we had the top 3 cars go to the dyno. I was one of them. I am not going to say the numbers for the others except I was 1 hp and 1 tq less then the other 99. So you all know my 1999 car ran 118.5 hp and 109 tq. I am telling you all this so you know that I don't have any massive amount of power, it was all driving.

Best regards

What air pressure were your tires? Just kidding.

Great drive, it proves you have the tallent and don't need to cheat to race with some of the best. Congrats on a great qualifying and go have a fun race.

[pat slattery]

Mike don't know you or Ernie jr, but give the kid some credit, he had a nice run, and the kid has been taking a beating by some on this site. If he is tech compliant than many should cut him some slack, he is still only a young kid.

[LarryKing]

Jeeeezus - this kid can't get a freakin break.

FOCUS Ernie-san!!! May I suggest avoiding this stupid site until after the Champs. Good luck - hope you win and pass tech with no issues. (Love to see haters eat crow)

[Danny Steyn]

And they are off!

[MPR22]

Ok. Who punted the kid?