Texas mile

[ChipBeck]

. GT owners ROCK.......

+1

Mark H had a complete set of brand new R-6s mounted and balanced. He has loaned me an exact match to my tire so I'm hanging out until later to see if this hurricane calms down. Tho organizers have told us they will not run another event here in May.

Chip

 

[Fracman]

Never heard of or met a GT owner that wasn't at the top of his game and willing to help out at a moments notice. One bada$$ group of guys that I am proud to know and hope to meet many more.

 

[ChipBeck]

Wind speed up to 28 mph. Temp 97 degrees.

 

[Mullet]

what's the wire that pops out at 0:30?

maf

 

[HHGT]

What the GT guys do for each other is purely amazing.

I could imagine a bunch of Ferrari guys helping each other out by loaning out Polo shirts, Bermuda shorts, Cardigan sweaters, Argyle socks, Alligator shoes & Butt Plugs to their preppy buddies, but I shouldn't go there.

Yes Clinton, I know you're all excited!

 

[BlackICE]

Yes Clinton, I know you're all excited!

Why, you didn't mention anything about BMWs.:lol

 

[Mullet]

Mark showin' his talents at the banquet

[video=youtube;u9Et--vYzEk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Et--vYzEk[/video]

 

[ChipBeck]

Gentlemen,

The mariachi girls could not stay away from Mark. What a hoot. The wind never did calm down so all 3 of us made runs right before the shutdown. Mark's GT was 3 mph ahead of his 235 run at the 3/4 marker but the car was getting blown around so much he shut down and ran a 198. Sorush ran a 175 with another blown hose. I ran 213 (again) with my car moving 10 feet from side to side.

Speeds have sucked but the event has still been a blast. Running a TT GT flat out is a rare and special experience. Hanging out with Mark, Soroush, Tomy, Mullet & crews has been even better. This weekend reminds me of the old joke about a man describing the worst sex he ever had....."It was FANTASTIC!!!"

The wind is supposed to howl again tomorrow but hope springs eternal.

Chip

 

[THamonGT]

Texas Mile pictures of todays activities

Just got home from Beeville, Texas with the youngsters and I'm hoarse from laughing. I thought Millet and Soroush made up as they rode off into the sunset on Mullets bike then check the next picture, Chip saved him (Soroush). Tomorrow should be interesting. Chip's left rear tire mishap.

 

[Apollo]

Gentlemen,

Speeds have sucked but the event has still been a blast. Running a TT GT flat out is a rare and special experience. Hanging out with Mark, Soroush, Tomy, Mullet & crews has been even better. This weekend reminds me of the old joke about a man describing the worst sex he ever had....."It was FANTASTIC!!!"

The wind is supposed to howl again tomorrow but hope springs eternal.

Chip

This is the best thing about this great group that is so hard to explain to someone else. The experiences and fellowship are always premium! Wish I was there.

 

[Fast Freddy]

What the GT guys do for each other is purely amazing.

I could imagine a bunch of Ferrari guys helping each other out by loaning out Polo shirts, Bermuda shorts, Cardigan sweaters, Argyle socks, Alligator shoes & Butt Plugs to their preppy buddies, but I shouldn't go there.

Yes Clinton, I know you're all excited!

:lol

 

[ChipBeck]

Gentlemen,

8:15 AM at the mile, runs have not started yet, and headwinds are already 20 mph. Bummer.

 

[THamonGT]

Texas Mile -Saturday 5-28-2011

These pictures were taken Saturday during the day. Talked to Chip this morning as they arrived early in hopes they open the run early before the wind and heat makes it impossible or too dangerous to run. If it gets dangerous they will head for home early. It really got scary on the track yesterday. Veronica and Sue were real troopers yesterday as the conditions were horrible on the tarmac (wind, heat and dirt blowing). Texas mile entries for Ford GT's were only three on Sat., Chip, Mark H, and Soroush.

 

[nota4re]

Chip, run fast and safe! Like I told you, we want #34 back in the same pristine condition we "loaned her back" to you in. A deal is a deal!

Looks like we'll be seeing Mullet, Soroush, Mark, you and the whole gang at the now, superior, "Mojave Mile"!!! Well, a guy can hope!

 

[ChipBeck]

Blown away.

Gentlemen,

Today was a bust as well. I'll write a more complete summary when I get home. Soroush burned a plug electrode completely off and could not run. Mark's GT ran a 232. And I ran my 4th consecutive 213. My last 4 runs were within 0.2 mph of each other. Headwind now 34 mph. You could not design worse conditions in a computer. Most drivers went home last night. Most of those that came back today left after 1 run. Not much more to say. Cheers.

Chip

 

[Apollo]

Dang, really was hoping you would have been able to sneak a few runs in early. Just glad you guys are all safe and got some thrill rides in. Be careful on the way home.

 

[daytrayd]

Texas is just full of wind this weekend. The Byron nelson had a constant 25-30mph wind, and here in Austin I hit some golf balls and would say it was a constant 15-20mph. I'll blame that for my slice, haha year right. Sorry it didnt work out as planned but glad everyone made it out safe.

 

[ChipBeck]

....... got some thrill rides in.......

Terry,

These were the slowest TT runs at the Mile that I have done. Thrilling would be an understatement. Most of these runs were somewhere between thrilling and terrifying! When Soroush ran 210 he told me it was one of the scariest things he's ever done. Mark's driver got to the 3/4 sign and was getting blown so far off line that he shut down. The bikers said they were getting blown all over the place. The 1/4 mile markers even blew over. I had a couple high blood pressure moments when my GT seemed to jump way off line at 200+. BUT....we had fun off the track, everybody had a safe weekend, and #34 is tucked back into the trailer for it's return to Cool Tech (in the same shape it left there!) so Kendall can turn it back into a street car. Look's like I'll be going to Mojave.

Chip

 

[Apollo]

Terry,

These were the slowest TT runs at the Mile that I have done. Thrilling would be an understatement. Most of these runs were somewhere between thrilling and terrifying! When Soroush ran 210 he told me it was one of the scariest things he's ever done. Mark's driver got to the 3/4 sign and was getting blown so far off line that he shut down. The bikers said they were getting blown all over the place. The 1/4 mile markers even blew over. I had a couple high blood pressure moments when my GT seemed to jump way off line at 200+. BUT....we had fun off the track, everybody had a safe weekend, and #34 is tucked back into the trailer for it's return to Cool Tech (in the same shape it left there!) so Kendall can turn it back into a street car. Look's like I'll be going to Mojave.

Chip

Man Chip, when I read you said you were blown 10 feet off line I knew things were scarey. I have been in some pretty hairy cross winds at these events but never had much drama with tracking. I am just glad to hear some of the not so aero cars didn't really get blown into the weeds. There is a video of a Porsche in a past event where the guy is fighting a cross wind and when he lets up the car spins. :eek
In any case, looking forward to seeing you when you check in with Kendall. Do you have an ETA?

 

[skyrex]

Sorry to hear about the poor weather conditions for everyone. Glad you got to flex the TT a bit though Chip. Every run of 200mph+ is an accomplishment in my book.

Glad you guys all made it out safe. Sounds like Mark's car is going to be insane with good weather.