Apeboy's Musings…an 800lb Gorilla with digestive problems

New Track Tires/Wheels

Posted in 335i, Road Race by Carlos on Jan 12, 2010

…so I don’t go burning through my very expensive RFTs, I went ahead and purchased a new set of tires/wheels for the track.

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AutoX with Meep in Orlando

Posted in Road Race by Carlos on Jan 02, 2010

In an impulsive run, Nia and I did some autocross this weekend at the  Central Florida Racing Complex.

We went with her new Meep… a 2007 Mini Cooper S… bone stock!

Meep put up some respectable times as we both took turns on the track.

Here’s a preliminary listing of times:

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Track Day: Gainesville Road Race

Posted in Road Race by Carlos on Oct 17, 2009

Went out to the track today with the Gainesville Road Race Club.

I had an amazing time. Everyone was very down to earth, friendly, and willing to help out.

I didn’t have a clue what I was doing, but my best time (as recorded by my iphone, so who knows how accurate) was 63.5 seconds. Based on the fact that the Arial Atom (!!) there got 59.5, I’m feeling pretty impressed by this car.

Here’s a PDF output of my speed and G forces, as well as the track layout.