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Phil
09-19-2008, 06:06 AM
The big race weekend is happening right now and it looks like weather conditions will be perfect.

The paddock is full of race cars and trailers; its hard to tell now what impact the lack of FSAQ sanction will have.

I'm racing in Vintage B and am paddocked at the Namerow end.

Great weekend for a drive to Tremblant, to watch lots of racing, and to cheer on some BMWs.

Phil
johnmdanskin
09-19-2008, 10:19 AM
Very cool. Have fun! Go BMW! Go Quebec Airforce and Team Java
Phil
09-19-2008, 03:56 PM
Very cool. Have fun! Go BMW! Go Quebec Airforce and Team Java

Thanks, John.

Friday practice sessions were great and the weather is perfect. Ahhhh.

Its fun to run with a range of different cars. Some are rockets in the straights and bog slow in the corners. Others have different turn in characteristics, etc.

Less fun is the variability in driver talent. You have to be on your toes to pass and keep room around the car.

Driver talent in BMW Club Racing is higher and that increases the fun and safety factors.

Phil
Silverblades181
09-19-2008, 06:14 PM
Where do visitors park? At the other entrance?
Phil
09-19-2008, 08:57 PM
Where do visitors park? At the other entrance?

Yeah. P1 is reserved for racers. I think there isan entrance fee for spectators. Check the website.

Races start around 1:00 on Saturday and are continuous thereafter.

Phil
blacksheep
09-20-2008, 10:50 AM
best spectator spot (IMO) is on the hill right next to bridge turn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on.

from there you can see the cars come out of 5, take 6, go into 7a ... then reappear over the crest (turn 9), and take turn 10 and bridge. If there's some close action you can even run a few feet and see them take namerow ...
Phil
09-20-2008, 04:48 PM
Mike Kenny drove a fantastic race in the GT Challenge and finished in front of Lawrence Stroll who was driving a full race prepared McLaren.

Unbelievable. Way to go Mike!

Mr. Stroll helicoptered back to Montreal following the race.

I finished 7 in Vintage B (mid pack) and 13 out of about 30 in the Enduro. My first time running with the FSAQ guys and thankfully it was both clean and fun.

More racing on Sunday. And more nice weather too.

Phil
Andrei
09-20-2008, 05:12 PM
Great job Mike!

So what was the best lap time?

How did Bryan do and how do you guys like my trailer?
Silverblades181
09-21-2008, 12:13 AM
I timed Stroll in the Mclaren F1 at 1,43. Didn't time Mike. It it's my cell phone so give or take 2 seconds
Gregster
09-21-2008, 03:00 PM
Good Job Mike!

I was up there today around lunch and saw everyone pulling out at the petro can near the 117. I saw Phil but he didn't see me :(. I spoke with some guys from Toronto they had a blast. I would have as well, the weather was awesome.
Phil
09-22-2008, 10:17 PM
I timed Stroll in the Mclaren F1 at 1,43. Didn't time Mike. It it's my cell phone so give or take 2 seconds

Mike's best lap was a 137.2. It was the fastest time of any competitor all weekend including those racing Formula 2000.

Lee Voung was not there, however.

:)
johnmdanskin
09-23-2008, 01:14 PM
Mike's best lap was a 137.2. It was the fastest time of any competitor all weekend including those racing Formula 2000.

Lee Voung was not there, however.

:)

Yikes! 1:37.2! Why in such a hurry? Enjoy the foliage. Sniff the flowers.
The track must look completely different at that speed. Wow.
Gregster
09-23-2008, 08:18 PM
Mike's best lap was a 137.2. It was the fastest time of any competitor all weekend including those racing Formula 2000.

Lee Voung was not there, however.

:)


HAHAHA! Golden! :D


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