Yes, the sun was not out at AMP on Sunday but the dedicated lappers were...hats off to you ladies and gentlemen. No rain until about 3pm so the track was dry and the wind was enough to keep the bugs away. We had two Audi TTRS's at the track in Atlantic Canada(only 250 in Canada ) and the owner of the red one was out to have fun whatever the weather condition. I did see some slight drifting in turn 5 from a few test pilots trying out some new tires and suspension settings. All-in-all a good day.
Hiro came out with his (stock) Evo wagon and 10 year old tires to see if he could get another few laps out of them, he was quick but then the rain started and in he came. Just as we were going to bring everyone in for a discussion of changing track conditions we got to witness a neat spin from an RX7 in turn eleven. Flat spin, no walls but facing backwards rolling down the track then off onto the grass. All was good and after a quick run to the bathroom for a check on the shorts he was back on track.
A few people called it quits in the rain(showers really) but a few decided to test their skills. One of them, named Mark, forgot about the speed change required for the conditions and performed a well choreographed 4 wheel drift thru turn 5 and immediately decided to enter pit lane for a deep breath and to rethink his dedication to this "rain session". After a quick change of tires he decided to call it even and came over to discuss his day. Some people just kept on lapping to test their cars electronics in the wet and get use to how they handle. Last car out was the Red TTRS, they kept swapping places as driver and passenger and kept pushing the traction aids into turn one. After awhile they even called it a day.
Now I did say they were the last lappers of the day but just when we would have called it a session Hiro poke's his head out of the tech building and says 'is it over yet'? to which I say no, it goes until 4pm. With a big smile he disappears and then I hear the Evo spring to life and out he goes, last man standing. Each lap on the track by himself and each time past the start finish line he waves and smiles.
He is in the zone and not thinking about anything else...another great day at the track.
Thanks to those drivers who attended...much appreciated.
Kevin, "old man at the start line" who can't stop talking long enough to eat lunch !!
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