OK so I didnt sleep at all last night because I was too excited about actually riding in a Viper. Yes I own one, but I have never been a passenger in one, let alone one thats racing.
Ron (SoCal) picks me up at like 6am and we head out. We arrive and I meet RyanO, John Dearing, and an RT owner named Bernard. The drivers have their meeting and Im called by Ron to get in and buckle up. I thought I was going to get a lap. John had me in his car for 30 mins . We hit 155mph on the front side of the oval and I think its a mile long. The guy NEVER let off. INTENSE, I cant explain what a rush this was.
We LAPPED Ryan and I gave him a nice one finger salute :thumb: . John has a stock 02 and he had better times than anyone except some TT 300HP 1200 pound race car (1:51 vs 1:42), he beat all the non TT versions of the same thing. BTW Smoke there was an Ultima there.
THANK YOU Ron, John, Ryan and everyone else that was there. Definitely a great bunch of guys.
I heard through the grapevine that you were going out with John Dearing first session today, and I almost warned you to bring a change of clothes, but I figured that would be no fun. [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img]
Allen, you're a natural roadracer [img]/images/graemlins/toothy[/img] you didn't puke or faint when you went for your ride, and you were money as part of the "pitcrew". A good time had by all
Yeah, the pukers get quite an experience - especially if they're wearing a full-face helmet (which in my car, is a requirement - I can't have noobs getting puke on my interior - keep it in your helmet).
Yeah, the pukers get quite an experience - especially if they're wearing a full-face helmet (which in my car, is a requirement - I can't have noobs getting puke on my interior - keep it in your helmet).
The first time I ever went out was with Joe B and I had the typical first timer response. During the warm up lap I was saying out loud "This isnt so bad". When the tires heated up and we went balls out I was screaming like a little girl. [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img]
I swear one more lap and I would have hurled all over the place. The checkered flag was a gift from GOD. :thumb:
Uhhh, you guys are kidding about the puking thing right?
Eddie, my experience was the opposite. During the warm up lap I was thinking what have I gotten myself into. Then it was all cool, until midway through when I realized... I dont know how to undo the 5 points. [img]/images/graemlins/shocked[/img]
Nothing like the feeling of 155mph as you pass traffic with a wall RIGHT next to your face
We LAPPED Ryan and I gave him a nice one finger salute :thumb: .
THANK YOU Ron, John, Ryan and everyone else that was there. Definitely a great bunch of guys.
2 words.. COOL DOWN LAP ON STREET TIRES, FUCKER! :fist: .. dearing doesnt know what a cool down lap is..
glad you had fun.. and i think i have a pic of you holding your stomach after getting out of the car here somewhere.. hope to see you out there in your car soon..
sorry you couldnt have gotten a ride in a real car but as you know we were both a little busy for the 3rd session..
We LAPPED Ryan and I gave him a nice one finger salute :thumb: .
THANK YOU Ron, John, Ryan and everyone else that was there. Definitely a great bunch of guys.
2 words.. COOL DOWN LAP ON STREET TIRES, FUCKER! :fist: .. dearing doesnt know what a cool down lap is..
I know, but I cant help it, its a natural reflex everytime I pass a Vette [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] :fist:
I hope you enjoy the toys. Ill let you know when I have an SC package
I know, but I cant help it, its a natural reflex everytime I pass a Vette [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] :fist:
I hope you enjoy the toys. Ill let you know when I have an SC package
so it must have been a special feeling since im sure you dont do it much in your car..
and im already looking at weed eater motors.. heh.. let me know when you get the two speed in there..
I know, but I cant help it, its a natural reflex everytime I pass a Vette [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] :fist:
I hope you enjoy the toys. Ill let you know when I have an SC package
so it must have been a special feeling since im sure you dont do it much in your car..
and im already looking at weed eater motors.. heh.. let me know when you get the two speed in there..