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Old Aug 10, 2011, 10:56 AM
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World-Challenge Evo X

If it was'nt for bad luck...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6mwdrKc4wc
Old Aug 10, 2011, 11:03 AM
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Wow. Bummer. Any other views of this mess?

edit: http://world-challengetv.com/2011/#/races/380 (7:47 is a replay of the start)

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Old Aug 10, 2011, 12:13 PM
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Ugh no breaks...

So these standing starts are a bit hairy aren't they? I mean it looks like 3 guys are sleeping in front of you when you dodge around to the middle, then someone must have tagged you from behind?

Maybe time for another series, not sure what Grand-Am racing series would do with you class wise but maybe run similar to the Subaru in Grand Sport (GS). I do know they use rolling starts and their road racing is fun to watch too.

How was your recovery from the failing brakes incident earlier this year?
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He almost made 2nd before he hitting the Camaro!
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It looks like those 3 cars did it intentionally.
Old Aug 10, 2011, 12:54 PM
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Another view,
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyecJIUH8s&hd=1

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Old Aug 10, 2011, 01:21 PM
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Another view,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyecJ7IUH8s&hd=1
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So what happened, the car behind the stalled red mustang swung out and tagged the Evo (second vid, left panel)?
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Correct.
Old Aug 10, 2011, 01:56 PM
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Wow that is crazy. So did it knock you out of the race? Damaged something? Looks like the Camaro(?) that hit you continued to race.
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Both cars were out. I am taking the rest of the season off to properly finish the car and set up a testing regimen. The guys at GMG have been working really hard but we are always playing catchup. Looking forward to the 2012 season in a car that is ready to race.
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wow really sorry to see this, been pulling for the X
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Originally Posted by wtz
Another view...
Wow. You have to love the Camaro's caption on the video blaming you for this. I thought your reply was nice and low-key. Good on you for taking the high-road, even if said high-road will occasionally have an F-body on it.
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Damn. Crazy that you got airborn on that, seems the luck is keeping the wheels on the ground. Put some voodoo charm or something in there
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Wow, things just aren't getting easier for you are they?

Here's to hoping next season fares better.


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