Re: Finally under 10:00

In article <[email hidden]>, Kev <[email hidden]> writes: >It also makes a MASSIVE difference to your GPLrank. I've now dropped >from +120 to +73 in one night and I'm only 2.58s off the infamous >Eldred. I'm comin' ta getcha! > >Kev Like I said earlier, it won't be difficult... Eldred -- Tiger Stadium R.I.P. 1912-1999 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett GPL hcp. +70.45 Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

In article <[email hidden]>, Peter Ampudia <"idman(remove)"@earthlink.net> writes:

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>I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL >whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. >I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari >set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith >(great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying >to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is >very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who >is 673. > >Peter

No problem - congrats! Well, I'm not a GPL whiz, but congrats anyway!<g> Eldred -- Tiger Stadium R.I.P. 1912-1999 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett GPL hcp. +70.45 Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith (great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who is 673. Peter

Me too! I spent an hour at the ring last night. My previous PB was a 10.01. After switching from the Lotus to the Ferrari and using Alison Hine's set up but with softer springs and roll bars for more grip, I got down to 9.16.97. :) 4 quick 360 spins only. You'll get better, it's just a bitch of a track to remember! It also makes a MASSIVE difference to your GPLrank. I've now dropped from +120 to +73 in one night and I'm only 2.58s off the infamous Eldred. I'm comin' ta getcha! Kev Peter Ampudia wrote:

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> > I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL > whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. > I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari > set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith > (great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying > to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is > very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who > is 673. > > Peter

I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith (great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who is 673. Peter

writes: Like I said earlier, it won't be difficult... Eldred -- Tiger Stadium R.I.P. 1912-1999 Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett GPL hcp. +70.45 Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you with experience... Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

Don't worry Steve your still 10 positions to the better of me. I've got almost 18 seconds to go before I reach you. But I'm going to keep trying. Peter

Congratulations to you. Softer everything made a big difference for me. As I get to know the track better and gain more car control, I'll hopefully be able to stiffen things up to get a faster time. I was just amazed that I'd finally got under 10:00. Peter

Thanks. But I've got to tell you Eldred, from behind my steering wheel you are a whiz. You are an inspiration to us really slow guys. I better get back to the track now and see if i can find a few more seconds. Peter

Sadly, I'm talking about F1. Peter

Crap! Here I have been working on getting an under 10:00.00 and someone on my 'Buddies List' does it before me! Just what I need more preasure! Too bad I will be kayaking all weekend . . . I am going to come back to find Peter with a lower Handicap! I have done three laps where I could have been under 10, just to blow them in the last turn!!! Do you know how painful that is? I bet most of us here do! SLG Peter Ampudia <"idman(remove)"@earthlink.net> wrote:

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>I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL >whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. >I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari >set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith >(great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying >to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is >very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who >is 673. > >Peter >

(All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are due to too many English classes/teachers)

I've had GPL since the day it came out and despite the fact that i can do 1:29 at Monza and 1:06 at the Glen, i've never tried to learn the ring until last night. I did seven laps, and was all set for a sub 10 minutes until I messed up going through the bridge after the long flat bit (autoniusbuche) and ended up with 10:03. The FF effects at the ring are just awesome going through all the compressions. It's now my favourite track! :)

Whoaa!!! Just improved my PB by 29 seconds in one lap! Did a 9:34.46 in the Coventry at the ring. Don't think i'll see that kind of improvement ever again. No serious crashes either. What a circuit. I'll be ready for GPLRank soon... :)

I never tire of hearing of someone achieving someting as great as a pb at the ring. Congrats and hope to see a under 9minute post from you on RAS soon Troy "Peter Ampudia" <"idman(remove)"@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...

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> I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL > whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. > I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari > set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith > (great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying > to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is > very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who > is 673. > > Peter >

Out of curiosity.. What class are you talking? The WR for F3 is 9:28-ish (9:40.5 for me :-) Steve Garrotto wrote in message <[email hidden]>...

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>Crap! Here I have been working on getting an under 10:00.00 and >someone on my 'Buddies List' does it before me! Just what I need more >preasure! Too bad I will be kayaking all weekend . . . I am going to >come back to find Peter with a lower Handicap! I have done three laps >where I could have been under 10, just to blow them in the last >turn!!! Do you know how painful that is? I bet most of us here do! > >SLG > > >Peter Ampudia <"idman(remove)"@earthlink.net> wrote: > >>I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL >>whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a 9:56.72. >>I'm also quite proud because although I usually use Allison's Ferrari >>set-ups I made my own for Nurburgring. Of course, I'm no Carroll Smith >>(great books on setting up a racecar btw) but it certainly is gratifying >>to reach a little personal goal. Unfortunately, my GPL rank still is >>very poor in the high 600's but I'm working on it. Now let me see, who >>is 673. >> >>Peter >> > > >(All spelling errors are intentional and are there to show new >and improved ways of spelling old words. Grammatical errors are >due to too many English classes/teachers) > >

Don't worry Steve your still 10 positions to the better of me. I've got almost 18 seconds to go before I reach you. But I'm going to keep trying. Peter

Congratulations to you. Softer everything made a big difference for me. As I get to know the track better and gain more car control, I'll hopefully be able to stiffen things up to get a faster time. I was just amazed that I'd finally got under 10:00. Peter

Thanks. But I've got to tell you Eldred, from behind my steering wheel you are a whiz. You are an inspiration to us really slow guys. I better get back to the track now and see if i can find a few more seconds. Peter

Sadly, I'm talking about F1. Peter

On Fri 07 Jul 2000 06:02:48am, Peter Ampudia wrote: >I'm sure this kind of post is getting annoying to most of you GPL >whizzes but I finally made it under 10:00 at the Ring with a >9:56.72.<snip> Well played! As someone about as far removed from a whiz as you can get, let me congratulate you. The Ferrari's a good car for the Ring - it's got me my second fastest time. And, though you may not believe it now, you *can* (with a load of practice and swearing) do a sub-9. For heaven's sake, if I can do an 8:51, then who can't? :-) -- David. (GPLRank handicap: +30.02) "After all, a mere thousand yards - such a harmless little knoll, really." (Raymond Mays on Shelsley Walsh)