AMS One Lap of America Updates
May 3, 2005, 01:02 PM
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That track isn't VIR, I think they were scheduled for Sumit Point today. If he got airborne on a race track, he was carrying some serious speed.
This accident underscores what others have said about how hard it is to do well in this event. One mistake or mechanical problem kills your chances of a good finish. Plus, the scoring system awards points for place not time. So if our Evo runs a 10.4 1/4 mile and the Subie a 12.5, but is the next fastest right after the Evo, our guy only makes up 5 points (out of a possible 460 or something) against the Sti. Plus the only opportunity people have to fix things that break is what little time is left over for sleep after driving to and at the event, which can affect the on track performance of the driver.
Apart from the AMS Evo, for me it has been fun to watch my auto-x buddy, Danny Popp, kicking serious butt in his Z06 (He's in 3rd overall), even though he does not road race or do track days and has never driven any of the tracks they are running.
This accident underscores what others have said about how hard it is to do well in this event. One mistake or mechanical problem kills your chances of a good finish. Plus, the scoring system awards points for place not time. So if our Evo runs a 10.4 1/4 mile and the Subie a 12.5, but is the next fastest right after the Evo, our guy only makes up 5 points (out of a possible 460 or something) against the Sti. Plus the only opportunity people have to fix things that break is what little time is left over for sleep after driving to and at the event, which can affect the on track performance of the driver.
Apart from the AMS Evo, for me it has been fun to watch my auto-x buddy, Danny Popp, kicking serious butt in his Z06 (He's in 3rd overall), even though he does not road race or do track days and has never driven any of the tracks they are running.
May 3, 2005, 02:33 PM
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So few here have any idea what it takes to prep a winning car at this level of motorsports. And for those lucky few here, and you know who you are, we don't have the budgets to do it the way it should be done 
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Most teams build cars over years to compete in this event, going through LOTS of dollars, and many revisions. For AMS to go out and be in the top five in class is a testament to them, their equipment, and to their driver.
So, rather questioning their position, why not stand behind the ONLY freakin Evo team out there? They are making the good fight in this event. I can assure you they are looked down on enough, because they are in an big winged, four-door, Japenese 'sporty' car, which is for kids who don't know the difference between NO5 and NAAAAWWWSSS.
So, win or lose, thank AMS for doing their part, representing you and me as Evo owners, making a presence felt in the world of motorsports.
. Most teams build cars over years to compete in this event, going through LOTS of dollars, and many revisions. For AMS to go out and be in the top five in class is a testament to them, their equipment, and to their driver.
So, rather questioning their position, why not stand behind the ONLY freakin Evo team out there? They are making the good fight in this event. I can assure you they are looked down on enough, because they are in an big winged, four-door, Japenese 'sporty' car, which is for kids who don't know the difference between NO5 and NAAAAWWWSSS.
So, win or lose, thank AMS for doing their part, representing you and me as Evo owners, making a presence felt in the world of motorsports.
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May 3, 2005, 02:52 PM
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Understood...well cept for that NO5 part 
Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
So, few here have any idea what it takes to prep a winning car at this level of motorsports. And for those lucky few here, and you know who you are, we don't have the budgets to do it the way it should be done .
Most teams build cars over years to compete in this event, going through LOTS of dollars, and many revisions. For AMS to go out and be in the top five in class is a testament to them, their equipment, and to their driver.
So, rather questioning their position, why not stand behind the ONLY freakin Evo team out there? They are making the good fight in this event. I can assure you they are looked down on enough, because they are in an big winged, four-door, Japenese 'sporty' car, which is for kids who don't know the difference between NO5 and NAAAAWWWSSS.
So, win or lose, thank AMS for doing their part, representing you and me as Evo owners, making a presence felt in the world of motorsports.
. Most teams build cars over years to compete in this event, going through LOTS of dollars, and many revisions. For AMS to go out and be in the top five in class is a testament to them, their equipment, and to their driver.
So, rather questioning their position, why not stand behind the ONLY freakin Evo team out there? They are making the good fight in this event. I can assure you they are looked down on enough, because they are in an big winged, four-door, Japenese 'sporty' car, which is for kids who don't know the difference between NO5 and NAAAAWWWSSS.
So, win or lose, thank AMS for doing their part, representing you and me as Evo owners, making a presence felt in the world of motorsports.
May 3, 2005, 03:11 PM
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God Bless AMS for doing what I have not the time, budget, knowhow or ***** to do myself.
This being AFAIK AMS's first foray into open track motorsports, I applaud them for their efforts and at the end of the day, they're learning a lot out there. Good for them!
Joe
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This being AFAIK AMS's first foray into open track motorsports, I applaud them for their efforts and at the end of the day, they're learning a lot out there. Good for them!
Joe
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May 3, 2005, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 4G63>OOOO
God Bless AMS for doing what I have not the time, budget, knowhow or ***** to do myself.
This being AFAIK AMS's first foray into open track motorsports, I applaud them for their efforts and at the end of the day, they're learning a lot out there. Good for them!
Joe
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This being AFAIK AMS's first foray into open track motorsports, I applaud them for their efforts and at the end of the day, they're learning a lot out there. Good for them!
Joe
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May 3, 2005, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CincyEvo
Apart from the AMS Evo, for me it has been fun to watch my auto-x buddy, Danny Popp, kicking serious butt in his Z06 (He's in 3rd overall), even though he does not road race or do track days and has never driven any of the tracks they are running.
I was wondering where Danny was, we missed him at the regional auto-x event on Sunday.
That is outstanding that he is doing so well. Many congrats to Danny and all of the guys at AMS. I wish I could run (or even help out) that event some day.
May 3, 2005, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cet_euro
How is AMS doing in all this. Are they moving up the standings?
They ran the second fastest 1/4 today at mason dixon: 11.676
May 3, 2005, 07:56 PM
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According to here, http://www.onelapofamerica.com/ , they are 7th overall and 1st in class by 10 points.
May 3, 2005, 08:03 PM
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Correct. That's Shenandoah. Not VIR.
Martin gave me a call about an hour ago and I got the low down on the day's events. Jon's getting more and more comfortable in the car, which is evident in the lap times he's putting down. On the road course today, he laid down the 7th best times overall (which is pretty impressive considering the competition). The car is still too undersprung for him, but they're definitely getting it more and more dialed in the more laps they put on it. The new manual boost controller held boost rock steady at 16psi throughout the road course event, and the car ran really well with no ill effects from yesterday's freeze plug ejecting fun.
As for the drag strip today, they were running 25psi on the first run. Jon was driving, and he bogged the launch to a 2.2 60'. He still ran 11.6 @ 126. You do the math with a decent launch.
The second run was some sort of bracket setup. He was running against a Honda, and Jon has very limited drag racing experience. He wasn't quite used to the bracket tree. [Smile] The second run with another bogged launch was an 11.75 (at only 22psi) @ 125 or so.
The car obviously has really low 11s in it with a decent launch. It would have been cool to take the drag event though!! Martin, Jon, and Ray were enjoying the first decent meal they can remember, and then heading off to rack up some more highway miles en route to the next event.
Needless to say, they're having a blast. More updates to come as I get them.
Martin gave me a call about an hour ago and I got the low down on the day's events. Jon's getting more and more comfortable in the car, which is evident in the lap times he's putting down. On the road course today, he laid down the 7th best times overall (which is pretty impressive considering the competition). The car is still too undersprung for him, but they're definitely getting it more and more dialed in the more laps they put on it. The new manual boost controller held boost rock steady at 16psi throughout the road course event, and the car ran really well with no ill effects from yesterday's freeze plug ejecting fun.
As for the drag strip today, they were running 25psi on the first run. Jon was driving, and he bogged the launch to a 2.2 60'. He still ran 11.6 @ 126. You do the math with a decent launch.
The second run was some sort of bracket setup. He was running against a Honda, and Jon has very limited drag racing experience. He wasn't quite used to the bracket tree. [Smile] The second run with another bogged launch was an 11.75 (at only 22psi) @ 125 or so.
The car obviously has really low 11s in it with a decent launch. It would have been cool to take the drag event though!! Martin, Jon, and Ray were enjoying the first decent meal they can remember, and then heading off to rack up some more highway miles en route to the next event.
Needless to say, they're having a blast. More updates to come as I get them.
May 3, 2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robertrinaustin
According to here, http://www.onelapofamerica.com/ , they are 7th overall and 1st in class by 10 points.
-Paul