Another week another track Buttonwillow X1'd


Shelby#18

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It's only been a week since The Utah Fast Pass. I haven't even taken the decals off yet. Kind of a hot day, at 97 degrees. First time here and I learned a lot with the help of my instructor. A big thanks to Shadowman for my "Special Tunes". :thumbsup
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Next Friday, the Big track at Willow Springs!!
 
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Beautiful Rick, thanks for sharing.

Did you have to wash the car in between runs:willy:willy
 

Shelby#18

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Did you have to wash the car in between runs:willy:willy

Nope, only Red cars get dirty! :rofl:rofl:rofl Actually I'll have to wash it tomorrow, it's been a long day.

Between runs there is just a lot of questions from people who want to know more about the car.
 
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mousecatcher

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it's awesome to see this car in its native habitat!
 

cobrar1339

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A little air under that passenger wheel. :thumbsup , tires must work good. Good apex as well .

BTW On the same pic something is hanging under the splitter on the right side. Could it be Buttonwillow Tumbleweed?.

Thanks for sharing
 

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most exellent picutres!
 

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Looks like fun, how did she handle the high temps?
 

Shelby#18

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Looks like fun, how did she handle the high temps?

I thought she was running hot during the 3rd session, the gauge was at 240. But a call to Shadowman convinced me that I had nothing to worry about. The next 2 sessions were no different. Other than that the car, and tires handled the temps just fine. I was running on P2's with 30 lbs in the front and 34 lbs in the rear.

BTW On the same pic something is hanging under the splitter on the right side. Could it be Buttonwillow Tumbleweed?.

I'm not sure, I'll have to see if it's still there. I did manage to go into the corner before the front straight to early, let off the gas, and spun the car in 2 x 360's on the track before coasting backwards and planting the rear wheels in the dirt. This was the first time I've spun a car, so I'm no longer a virgin in that respect. :wink
 
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Just Awesome.......
 

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Great shots, man. Looks like almost too much fun.
 

Kirby Vieira

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You're having too much fun, Rick. :thumbsup Definitely looks like you are locked-in to a new favorite hobby/passion :cheers