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t walgamuth · #**421** 04-24-2022, 06:53 PM

Today I was ready to head out to Crown Point to run but got an email this morning cancelling the event due to expected t storms and lightning.

Booo!

t walgamuth · #**422** 06-04-2022, 10:20 PM

I am heading out in the morning to run at Columbus in.

t walgamuth · #**423** 06-06-2022, 09:37 AM

I ran yesterday. It was about 90 degrees out there. I struggle with heat. I did pour water on my head between runs and around my neck etc. The car bodywork was so hot I could not touch it without gloves.

The car ran perfectly until the fifth run when it came up with a dead battery. I had left the ignition on between runs so It is probably driver error.

I was pretty rusty.

vwnate1 · #**424** 06-06-2022, 11:10 AM

Still having fun I hope .

They make clothes you can soak with water to help in the heat, not much use where it's humid tho' .

t walgamuth · #**425** 06-06-2022, 04:05 PM

I wear the thinnest button up shirt I can find of 100% cotton in a light color. The water on the head face neck and chest works very well.

I am surprised I cannot remember ever the body of the car getting so hot.

t walgamuth · #**426** 06-06-2022, 04:07 PM

We'll be running at south bend on sunday....my favorite place to run and the only place I have ever had fast time of the day (twice). The track is relatively tight and a bit slippery. Since it has fewer corners it is much easier to remember what comes next. As for slippery, well, I like that.

I bought a new set of slicks today.....radials. I noted they are heavier and the belt is very very strong. I am concerned that they will require a different set up. I love my current set up on the bias plies.

I am heading up to South Bend on Sunday. My favorite track....small enough to remember all the turns and a little on the slick side.

Woo hooo!

t walgamuth · #**427** 06-12-2022, 10:05 AM

I was unable to get a new battery the correct size so will be moping around the house today.

maybe I
will go to top gun.

t walgamuth · #**428** 06-18-2022, 06:58 PM

Today I got the new battery installed and new slicks all around.

Heading out to Grissom tomorrow.

Wooo hoooo!

t walgamuth · #**429** 06-20-2022, 10:44 AM

I had a good day. My fitness was better....my driving was rough but improved over the day. I had new slicks on the car. The first run was a little slick. The course was very fast and had a couple of tricky spots. I lost the tail a bit in the slalom on my third run but caught it very quickly.

I made three runs to begin with that were lost by the timing equipment so I had nine total vs most of the guys who had to be content with 6.

All I'll say about my driving is that my last run was perfect. I got enough heat into the tires to pick up other peoples rubber shreds.

indybenz · #**430** 06-22-2022, 08:06 PM

This sounds like gobs of fun. I may have to re-investigate autocrossing as it is more accessible and cheaper than doing full track days (HDPE-type events)...until the inevitable dedicated track car is purchased, of course! Thanks for keeping this thread going.

t walgamuth · #**431** 06-29-2022, 02:53 PM

I got 14th fastest of 55. It was disappointing but even more so when I noticed a guy in a 99 dodge pickup nipped me for 13th.

vwnate1 · #**432** 07-01-2022, 10:09 PM

Well Tom ;

To me it's the journey not the position I manage during it .

You always sound like you're enjoying the driving so don't quit just yet .

t walgamuth · #**433** 07-02-2022, 11:20 AM

No, still trying to get better. It is fun out there almost all the time. If I knew the truck was nipping me I would have for sure run once more to try and nip him back.

t walgamuth · #**434** 07-16-2022, 08:33 PM

I'll be running at the old walesboro air strip owned by Cummins now. It is not my favorite place to run but I still go there almost more than anyplace else.

I got the new front brake pads and rotors installed....finally. They will need a bit of bedding so I'll try to get some in before the event. Unfortunately the new rotors weigh a bit more than the (wrong) other. half to full pound each wheel.

The new rotors have a good amount of lightning holes and are designed to float a bit in their mount.

Woo hooo!

t walgamuth · #**435** 07-17-2022, 10:50 PM

It rained on and off all day. First run group enjoyed mostly dry track. My group had sprinkles all our time. I was going to head home with my fenderless race car but a guy from Indy offered to let me drive his C5 vette. It was tricky to get into and felt a lot larger than my car, which it is. I got in 7 runs none clean. Five DNF.

Oh well, my legs held up well enough. THAT is nice.