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Old May 4, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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One Lap of America - 2006

wish us luck!!

http://onelap06.myrx7.com/
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Old May 4, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Good luck!!!!

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You guys are going to be at VIR mid-week, right?

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Old May 4, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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yeah you'll have to let us know when you come thru the nc raleigh area and up to vir.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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I hope your car kicks butt! Good luck Damian... that is going to be a fun time.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:56 AM
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We look forward to the live in-car trackcam
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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Good luck. Running in a OneLap event is one of the things on my list to do before I die.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II
yeah you'll have to let us know when you come thru the nc raleigh area and up to vir.
Acording to the website, they'll be at VIR the morning of Wednesday the 10th.

Anyone interested in heading up?

-bill
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Old May 5, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Good luck guys. When in doubt, floor it

...if you only make 1g on the skidpad I'll be very disappointed.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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What tires did you end up choosing? Looks like you have to use 140 treadware or higher tires for this event.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Good luck gentlemen! This is one of those "must do before I die" events. I am totally jelous!

Andrew
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Old May 5, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Look like they'll be running 285/30ZR18 Yokohama Neova Tires. Good choice for a street tire.

My guess is that it'll be hard to beat the powerful all wheel drive sports cars (Porsch Turbo) because of the limited traction that street tires provide. Even the best street tire pales in comparison to an R compound or race tire. Should be an interesting event! Just finishing would be an accomplishment.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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best of luck to ya!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wrankin
Acording to the website, they'll be at VIR the morning of Wednesday the 10th.

Anyone interested in heading up?

-bill
Yeah I'd love to but VIR doesn't show it as a spectator event. If we can get in I'll be there.

Greg
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Good Luck Damian and Andy. See ya guys when ya get back!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Good luck and I hope you do well.

Also, let Danny Popp know the Cincinnati folks say hi and wish him luck too.
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Old May 8, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Today at No Problem Raceway Park in Donaldsonville, LA.





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Old May 9, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Autoblog just printed a story with pics of Damian's Car. I think there are pictures of your car too Mark57?

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/09/a...ap-of-america/



Good luck guys!
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Old May 9, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Barry and I are local Louisiana FD owners; we went to meet and support Damian and Andrew - really nice guys (formidible competitors) with that well-sorted, competitive, and famous CYM.

One Lap of America astounds me more than any NHRA, NASCAR, F1, or other motorsport events I ever attended - combined. That these "regular" enthusiasts can prepare street cars and themselves to withstand enduro, road race, and drag race rigors - this is the ultimate test of man and machine.

We had a heckuva great time seeing all the cars and came away with great deal of useable knowledge from what we saw.
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Old May 9, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Any updates available?
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Old May 9, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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Old May 9, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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sweet!
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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GO Damian!! I am big-time jealous!
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Old May 9, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Look at all those dead bugs! I bet they died happy!
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Old May 9, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Good luck guys, car looks amazing, hopefully Ill be able to meet some of you at a VIR event this fall
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Old May 10, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Nice, good luck!!
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