Petit Le Mans 2019

scottypinthemix · 25 Jul 2019, 16:50 (Ref:3919320)

It will be here before you know it.
I haven't taken any real time off work since Sebring, so I'm ready, already.

https://www.timeanddate.com/countdow...nt=serif&csz=1

fieldodreams79 · 25 Jul 2019, 20:40 (Ref:3919353)

I was thinking, "MAN, this is early", but then I realized, man, this is early!

Looking forward to it Scotty. How's the weather looking?

**joeb** · 31 Jul 2019, 18:55 (Ref:3920580)

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How's the weather looking?

Drunk?

broadrun96 · 1 Aug 2019, 03:15 (Ref:3920613)

Might have to start my cigar buying to let them rest and figure out my beer selection. I've burned out on IPAs hand-in-hand with the decrease in quality products. And of course hit Cabela's and see if there's new stuff I need for this year.

**joeb** · 1 Aug 2019, 13:31 (Ref:3920665)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Might have to start my cigar buying to let them rest and figure out my beer selection. I've burned out on IPAs hand-in-hand with the decrease in quality products. And of course hit Cabela's and see if there's new stuff I need for this year.

I'm debating on whether or not I should try and drive my wife's car up. It is definitely more spacious and comfortable, but it does have one less pedal. Although that could be a blessing in ATL traffic. Thinking about a peach pass too to make the drive easier. Not sure if I'll be joined by my brother or dad this year.

scottypinthemix · 1 Aug 2019, 13:39 (Ref:3920667)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Might have to start my cigar buying to let them rest and figure out my beer selection. I've burned out on IPAs hand-in-hand with the decrease in quality products. And of course hit Cabela's and see if there's new stuff I need for this year.

I've never been an IPA fanatic. There are a few I really like.
We still have just over 2 cases of Hopslam stored away for race week.
I am, however, a big time imperial stout fanatic.
Started the collection already. (It helps to live walking distance from Scofflaw brewing)

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broadrun96 · 1 Aug 2019, 19:07 (Ref:3920708)

I'm over that was almost daily but somehow I think they wouldn't be happy with me stopping in the city car to pick up some beer. Also, those guys SUCK at parking and lining the street over there, almost saw a couple cars get smashed by a 53' truck making a delivery around the corner off of Chattahoochee.

broadrun96 · 1 Aug 2019, 19:08 (Ref:3920709)

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I'm debating on whether or not I should try and drive my wife's car up. It is definitely more spacious and comfortable, but it does have one less pedal. Although that could be a blessing in ATL traffic. Thinking about a peach pass too to make the drive easier. Not sure if I'll be joined by my brother or dad this year.

More importantly, is it a Mazda with a turbo? Cause that may have to park in the lot sir, there's a lot of camping gear to burn up with the inevitable turbo fire.

**joeb** · 1 Aug 2019, 19:39 (Ref:3920713)

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More importantly, is it a Mazda with a turbo? Cause that may have to park in the lot sir, there's a lot of camping gear to burn up with the inevitable turbo fire.

Non-turbo Mazda for the wife's CX-5. And typically there are very few turbo fires when a car is parked with the engine off....

broadrun96 · 1 Aug 2019, 22:49 (Ref:3920736)

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Non-turbo Mazda for the wife's CX-5. And typically there are very few turbo fires when a car is parked with the engine off....

You say that but is that true? I think they have found a way before

crmalcolm · 2 Aug 2019, 08:25 (Ref:3920788)

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And typically there are very few turbo fires when a car is parked with the engine off....

It is at the point when the engine is switched off and parked that turbo fires can be a greater risk.

How many drivers of cars with turbos take the time to let their car idle, and cool the turbo at the end of a journey?

The owner's manual of Saabs contained advice to let the car idle for 2-3 minutes at the end of a journey to let the turbo cool down.

fieldodreams79 · 2 Aug 2019, 10:56 (Ref:3920808)

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How's the weather looking?

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Hazy and blurry with a 100% chance of Drunk

Fixed it

fieldodreams79 · 2 Aug 2019, 10:58 (Ref:3920809)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Might have to start my cigar buying to let them rest and figure out my beer selection. I've burned out on IPAs hand-in-hand with the decrease in quality products. And of course hit Cabela's and see if there's new stuff I need for this year.

While I've come around on several, IPAs, by definition, are gross.

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Originally Posted by joeb

I'm debating on whether or not I should try and drive my wife's car up. It is definitely more spacious and comfortable, but it does have one less pedal. Although that could be a blessing in ATL traffic. Thinking about a peach pass too to make the drive easier. Not sure if I'll be joined by my brother or dad this year.

Take Grandma's Accord.

broadrun96 · 2 Aug 2019, 11:24 (Ref:3920814)

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While I've come around on several, IPAs, by definition, are gross.Take Grandma's Accord.

It will look great with GA red clay and a canopy dent on it

**joeb** · 7 Aug 2019, 22:15 (Ref:3921870)

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While I've come around on several, IPAs, by definition, are gross.Take Grandma's Accord.

I don't think I can fit my ice chest in the Accord, so it's a nonstarter. Wife's CX5 on the other hand can handle more than all my gear. And possible Evan a few IPA's

**joeb** · 14 Aug 2019, 21:26 (Ref:3922791)

I just got a sweet Road America tshirt in the mail from my dad's trip there a couple weeks ago. he also mentioned that he is deciding if he wants to make the trip to Petit this year. It has probably been 5 years or more since he went. He recently went part-time at his job, which meant dropping to only 4 days per week instead of 5, so he is looking to occupy his time...

If he makes it, I will need to reconsider which tent I will be bringing.

fieldodreams79 · 17 Aug 2019, 22:14 (Ref:3923140)

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I just got a sweet Road America tshirt in the mail from my dad's trip there a couple weeks ago. he also mentioned that he is deciding if he wants to make the trip to Petit this year. It has probably been 5 years or more since he went. He recently went part-time at his job, which meant dropping to only 4 days per week instead of 5, so he is looking to occupy his time...

If he makes it, I will need to reconsider which tent I will be bringing.

Hope you get to bring the tent you want to.

On a similar note, my dad is cleaning out some things and gave me these, which I'll try to bring to PLM for show and tell. They're pretty effing sweet and in mint condish.

Miss Road Atlanta 76' is smokin hot, btw.

**joeb** · 18 Aug 2019, 20:04 (Ref:3923309)

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Hope you get to bring the tent you want to.

On a similar note, my dad is cleaning out some things and gave me these, which I'll try to bring to PLM for show and tell. They're pretty effing sweet and in mint condish.

Miss Road Atlanta 76' is smokin hot, btw.

Maybe she'll be there this year and you can meet her in person

fieldodreams79 · 18 Aug 2019, 20:46 (Ref:3923320)

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Maybe she'll be there this year and you can meet her in person

Of course that's all you'd comment on

scottypinthemix · 19 Aug 2019, 16:04 (Ref:3923400)

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Looking forward to it Scotty. How's the weather looking?

I'm having trouble locating a 50 day extended forecast for Braselton.

On another note, does anyone here own or have any experience with this scanner? https://racingelectronics.com/collec...roducts/re3000
The OTA programming has me intrigued.
I have an old one (Uniden BC-95XLT) that requires manual programming and is far from user friendly. I'm not the biggest fan of it.

fieldodreams79 · 21 Aug 2019, 00:24 (Ref:3923567)

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Originally Posted by scottypinthemix

I'm having trouble locating a 50 day extended forecast for Braselton.

On another note, does anyone here own or have any experience with this scanner? https://racingelectronics.com/collec...roducts/re3000

The OTA programming has me intrigued.

I have an old one (Uniden BC-95XLT) that requires manual programming and is far from user friendly. I'm not the biggest fan of it.

Keep an eye here. You can always pay for that 50 day cast but its gonna do what its gonna do
https://www.almanac.com/weather/longrange/GA/Atlanta

All I have are old Unidens. I've given up on scanning these events. I seem to miss what I came for trying to find teams and their talk.

fieldodreams79 · 21 Aug 2019, 00:25 (Ref:3923568)

If anyone needs a track map, here you go!

**joeb** · 21 Aug 2019, 00:56 (Ref:3923571)

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If anyone needs a track map, here you go!

I guess that is why that pavilion is inside T3, old concession stand. Cool map

broadrun96 · 21 Aug 2019, 02:36 (Ref:3923580)

I was trying to figure out if they thought I was going to bring beverages for everyone.

fieldodreams79 · 22 Aug 2019, 01:41 (Ref:3923695)

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I was trying to figure out if they thought I was going to bring beverages for everyone.

That works for me!

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