Pocono International Raceway

[LaxmaN]

Bigturk,

you still have time to mod your helmet:bigsmile: Enjoy!

 

[jc'sfx]

Nice Job on the Rotors Tay .. Have fun on on the track and make sure you take video's and lots of pics!!

 

[BIGTURK]

Thanks guys, I'll do my best to represent :top:, I just hope I don't roll the FX over while trying to do my best :err:.

As far as the pics and vids are concerned, I think there will be someone there to take pics. But for some reason cameras are not allowed. Actually Kieran at the org, in the thread he started, explained more or less why...and the helmet stays white for now .

 

[Dr.2K]

Have fun for all of us here at Turk!

 

[BIGTURK]

Having a blast, did 2 sessions already, loads of fun

 

[Dr.2K]

Awesome! Make sure to post lots of pics!!!

 

[BIGTURK]

Here are the pics and comments Kieran posted at the org .

To see all pictures from yesterday:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/GalleryD ... &rungroup=

My student's Mustang Cobra:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0712

Ray driving Tayfun's FX:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0714

Ray driving the FX:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0743

Tayfun finally driving his FX:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0781

Hehe... body roll:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0805

Mmmmmm:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0811

R8:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_0944

Another:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1097

Another:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1138

Artsy:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1186

Tayfun chasing down the Avalon!
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1197

Tayfun holding up the INCREDIBLY FAST S5 (in fairness, the S5 was ahead of
the 850HP Cobra I was instructing and got a car between us and, after that,
we never saw the S5 again all session):
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1198

This is when I was instructing... between the body roll and the angle of the
picture, it looks like the FX is about to fall off the earth!
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1600

Nice:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1616

There are a bunch of the FX!
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1630

I think the guy focuses mostly on the beginner group because he's realized
that the other groups are a lost cause with getting them to purchase pictures
(still none of Ray or myself):
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE1_1649

Hehe:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE2_1465

Stan Lee driving the Ariel Atom:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE3_0512

Finally... Ray in the NX:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE3_0546

Ray:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE3_0565

Ray:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE3_0595

Me holding up two fast cars:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_DE3_0598

Stan Lee:
http://www.tracktimephotos.com/largeVie ... C_MSC_0396

I think we got to the track about 7 am. After finding a parking spot for the cars, and the trailers, I had to go and complete my registration. Since Kieran, Ray and Mark were instructors that they, they didn't have to 'register' .

That was followed by a brief drivers meeting and some information about the flags amd corner workers, and certain rules to follow when on track.

There was a classroom session from 8:44 to 9:06. Going over the rules, flags, hand signs, etc.

We were at the grid from 9:06 to 9:28, and on track from 9:28 to 9:50 for the first session. My first session was terrible I think. There was so much going on, it was hard to concentrate.

There was a lunch break between first and second sessions. Kieran, Mark and I went to WAWA to pick up some stuff, very decent store.

Second classroom session was from 12:45 to 1:00. Were on grid from 1:00 to 1:15, and on track form 1:15 to 1:37. I did well this time around. It was easier to concentrate and focus on the track, where to brake, speed, etc.

Got on the grid from 3:45 to 4:10 for the third session. We were on track from 4:10 to 4:35. This session was good also. Made that one mistake, and got pissed off, but tried to keep a cool head. Kieran's instructions were much appreciated at that time.

Didn't wait around for the fourth and the final session. It wasn't untill 5:35, and considering I needed to drive home for 2-3 hours, I decided to leave after my third session. Good thing I left when I did because there was already traffic.

I think FX did great for what it is (with non-sport, stock suspension). Handled turns well for a "tank" (one official called it that), sped up quick on straights, and braked ok. I put on the pads that came with the rotors, posi quiet or something, wasn't impressed with their performance though. I think stock pads worked better.

Overall, it was a great weekend for me. Met new people, made new friends, and had fun with my FX on an official race track :xd: :top:.

 

[Dr.2K]

Very cool Turk! Glad you enjoyed yourself and the FX looked to handle itself just fine on the track. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[Psiclne]

Nice pics Turk!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did you like it?

 

[HumbertoCALI]

Looks like it was allot of fun...

 

[gto]

Looks like it was a total rush. How was the track surface?

What's that beater Camry doing out there?

 

[BIGTURK]

Very cool Turk! Glad you enjoyed yourself and the FX looked to handle itself just fine on the track. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Thanks Pierce, I had so much fun, and yes, FX did really well for what it is .

Nice pics Turk!!!!!!!!!!!!! How did you like it?

I loved it Will, can't wait to do it again :xd:.

Looks like it was allot of fun...

It sure was Humberto, I didn't even realize how quick the day went by :err:.

Looks like it was a total rush. How was the track surface?
What's that beater Camry doing out there?

It was such a rush Dave. Track surface was pretty good. There was only a couple of spots where it seemed like a pot holes were filled up, other than that it was smooth.

And yes, there was that Camry/Avalon...whatever it was . You had to give that guy credit though, I mean I was a little intimidated running amongst all the high powered machines...and there was this guy just doing his thing :crossedlips:. I don't think his calipers ever stopped smoking .


Yeah, I made a big mistake in my last session btw. Basically I thought I could take that first high speed right hander, right after the super speedway, faster than I did the last time...that was not the case , so I had to run off course for a few feet, and than re-enter the course. Kieran said I recovered well, but to me, it's still a mistake :crossedlips:...

Few more pics from my camera phone.

 

[BIGTURK]

A couple more...

 

[LaxmaN]

Congrats Bigturk you did it :top: Nice pictures

 

[BIGTURK]

Congrats Bigturk you did it :top: Nice pictures

Thanks LaxmaN, you gotta go with me next time, you'll have fun .

 

[LaxmaN]

Thanks LaxmaN, you gotta go with me next time, you'll have fun .

Yes, I'm interested let me know when is the next one. I definitely wanna do this.

 

[theMerchant]

A couple more...

I like the Ariel :top::top:

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/

 

[BIGTURK]

Yes, I'm interested let me know when is the next one. I definitely wanna do this.

Maybe in July, I'll let you know.

I like the Ariel :top::top:

http://www.arielmotor.co.uk/

That thing was very zippy .

 

[Psiclne]

How did the brakes hold up????

 

[BIGTURK]

How did the brakes hold up????

They held up well. Not impressed with the pads that came with the rotors, but the rotors did well.