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[Danny Steyn]

Here is my video from Sebring that shows the racing from the start to FCY and then at 12:40 we have the restart for the 2nd installment of the Best Race Lap that Never Happened.

 

[JRHille]

Awesome racing!!

[Brian Ghidinelli]

fantastic stuff, that move to the inside by Todd at the end was awesome!

[Bruce Wilson]

Seems like there are very few regions that adhere to the pace rule on starts 6.5.2.B.1, but I couldn't see the flag stand from the camera viewpoint.  Is that common, or a Sebring supps rule?

[Todd Lamb]

I think it is pretty wild that all 4 drivers shift at the EXACT same time right before the checkered.

[Craig Berry]

How many times have we seen finishes like that in SM.....ALOT! We have an amazing class of drivers and cars.
Todd, I agree with the above comment, your turn 17 on the inside dive was Awesome! Many of us ran so close all week without any contact, something to be said for that.

[Mark Drennan]

Now that the last lap officially happened, here's my Sunday race from 17th to 5th mostly thanks to the last lap "car-nage".  Need more hamsters under the hood...

 

Enjoy!

 

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=5BQMZVNE2Mk

[JRHille]

Great drive mark! You do need some help in the power department, dang...
Or better yet just keep that motor it's decent

[Danny Steyn]

Mark, your runs out of T16 were really hurting you and making the hamsters look like they were on vacation. Possibly a set-up issue.

[Mark Drennan]

Mark, your runs out of T16 were really hurting you and making the hamsters look like they were on vacation. Possibly a set-up issue.

 

You're right about T16 Danny and because of my looseness & poor exits there, I wasn't using it to gauge my power comparisons.  There are other "track dyno" comparisons in this video (and others I haven't posted) that I think validate my power opinion.  Of course, it's all very subtle.  I've also been told I was around some very stout cars.  Still, it's a bummer when you get a better exit than someone and they drive away from you when you're in their draft.

[MPR22]

You're right about T16 Danny and because of my looseness & poor exits there, I wasn't using it to gauge my power comparisons.  There are other "track dyno" comparisons in this video (and others I haven't posted) that I think validate my power opinion.  Of course, it's all very subtle.  I've also been told I was around some very stout cars.  Still, it's a bummer when you get a better exit than someone and they drive away from you when you're in their draft.

You appear to be down 3-5 hp to the cars around you at the start.  I have seen that much in toe issues but I suspect your set up was correct unless you had some offs the prior day.  IF the engine builder is good and your engine has good leak down numbers welcome to chasing the gremlin.

[Craig Berry]

Mark, I agree with Danny, your car looks a little unstable in 16, obviously that could make your HP look farther off down that long back strait. Your 17 is VERY good. One other note, turn 7 you are over slowing....get off the brake before you are comfortable and roll in, even if your later on the throttle, with so little power like we have, the acceleration is much better from say 59 to 80mph than from 55 to 80mph, even if you get on the throttle 3 ft earlier.
Also, your last lap is really stepped up! Great Lap

[DrDomm]

I like this idea!  Would you guys be interested in critiquing uploaded videos?  I think many people would appreciate it. 

[Craig Berry]

Great idea Dr. D. We all need help corner to corner. One of the things I like is being able to share honest data with Drago, Stearns and Sandlin....someone is always better at different spots, which makes us all better

Drennan, I will be open to all the help I can get at Rd Atlanta! The only laps I have there I had a case of food poisoning. Looks like you caught on quickly.

[Mark Drennan]

One other note, turn 7 you are over slowing....get off the brake before you are comfortable and roll in, even if your later on the throttle, with so little power like we have, the acceleration is much better from say 59 to 80mph than from 55 to 80mph, even if you get on the throttle 3 ft earlier.
 

Great observation & tip Craig!  I totally agree and it's pretty obvious I'm losing time there and it's not from a lack of power.  Admittedly, driving fast in slow corners doesn't come naturally to me...gotta work on that. 

 

I'm sure you'll do well coming up to speed (literally) at RA and I'd turn to the guy under your own tent for help before coming to me.  Not sure if you've heard, but he's kind of a big deal

 

Thanks again!