A lap of Infineon in Cazzo

[motion]

Hey guys,

Had a little fun up at Infineon (Sears Point for us old-timers) this past weekend in the F-car. Had a cool little in-car camera setup and got some laps on videotape. It was my first time on a track in a grocery-getter so it was a different experience, for sure. I put new Bridgestone Potenza RE050s on before the weekend. I must say, they pretty much suck. I had no front end grip at all. The car's electronics kept the back end under control nicely. The lapping was nice and comfortable, though. Its nice to lap at a comfortable pace; makes it so easy to hit all your marks.

Anywho, enjoy!

http://media.putfile.com/Ferrari-Challenge-Stradale-Lap-of-Infineon

[PhatRedHead]

very sweet, i can never get over the sound of that car after seeing the 5th gear video with vicki.

mmmm...vicki's shirt says "dangerous curves" right across the bust...very nice...drool...vicki

[Tyson Schmidt]

Nicely done Richard!

I can tell you understand what an apex is. Former bike racers always get it pretty quickly.


I was watching with pride as you nailed the line really well each corner, and was waiting to see what line you would take through 8 and 8A. Then you just went straight and I thought WTF?

Then I realized you guys were running the bypass that the bikes run. I've never run that configuration, but it looks less fun to me. But I guess it keeps the bike racers safer, since it makes turn 10 less of a nightmare.

I would not want to race a bike at that track!

BTW, car sounds sweet!

[das908kind]

Can we download that? I've been collecting in-cars from various tracks, and am a big "Sears" fan.

[N11Porsche]

Hi Richard,

Is there some big Ferrari event going on in Northern Ca. I was out on my bicycle, yesterday, in the hills between Moraga and Castro Valley (S.F. bay area) and at least 75 F-Cars came through. Looked like they were participating in some sort of rally. Most Ferrari's I've every seen in my entire life, on the streets.

[motion]

Tyson - I raced my Aprilia at Infineon a few weeks ago. Lemee tell you.... that track is a blast on a bike! Its a workout, too. Major wrist pump. Not used to using the brakes after running at Willow lately.

das90kind - shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll email you a Quicktime file.

Bill - Yes, Ferrari North America has a rally going on all week. I declined... $6,000 buys a lot of tires for my bike!

[kevin993]

Nicely done Richard. Thanks for sharing. I'd say that the new videocam setup works quite well!

[Tyson Schmidt]

Originally posted by motion
Tyson - I raced my Aprilia at Infineon a few weeks ago. Lemee tell you.... that track is a blast on a bike! Its a workout, too. Major wrist pump. Not used to using the brakes after running at Willow lately.

das90kind - shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll email you a Quicktime file.

Bill - Yes, Ferrari North America has a rally going on all week. I declined... $6,000 buys a lot of tires for my bike!

No doubt it's a blast Richard. It's my favorite track. I'm just saying I wouldn't want to ride a bike there for fear of large immovable objects.

You must have cojones grandes to push the envelope on a bike at that track.

It's pretty terrifying in a car in the wet, I can tell you that!

[BRPORSCHE]

Man I got to get me one of those darn F-cars. One day one day... Thanks for making me jealous again!

[turbo6bar]

Sounds just like the Kohler engine on my lawnmower.

Kiddin' ya. Very nice. I can only wish.
jurgen

[SRL84Car]

You were shifting so fast I never saw your hands leave the wheel (is that cheating?).

I ended a potentially brilliant racing career in 1984 going into turn 10 forward, and coming out backwards. This was fun to watch, thanks.

[motion]

Ahhhhh.... the wonders of paddle shifting. Gotta tell you... not having to row through a gearbox on the track is an amazing feeling. Without a doubt, all racecars should have paddles. I know the purists will puke, but don't knock it till you try it

[vash]

sweet at so many levels. love the sound.

thanks for the video, i am doing that track in a few weeks. i needed the visual reminder! i do turn 2 different (the one under the FRAM sign). i cannot wait.

i got goosebumps.

[juanbenae]

richard, could you email me the file too? i will be running sears for the 1st time in a couple weeks and would like to watch that about 100 times before i go. if so, please email to juanbenae@gmail.com

thanks.

T

[cbeers]

Toby,

go to the AX forum and search for the video that has the Subaru filming, I think Larry Sharp posted the link.

GREAT video! Not that yours isn't Richard, just that the other one shows the track better I think


-Chris

[DonDavis]

Excellent! Love the sound!

[cvfncrew]

Richard, When I grow up I want 2 be just like you.

Christian

[motion]

cbeers - I couldn't find the video. I'd like to see it for comparison purposes.

Christian - I haven't grown up yet. That's the trick.

[cbeers]

Crap! You busted me Richard

I was searching too, trying to find it for Toby and I'll be d@mned if I can find it now!!

it was a great video, I think the camera was mounted on the roof or wing giving an "outside" look........

Maybe I'll post asking for help locating it.

to be continued


-Chris

[cbeers]

Just had to get better at searching

Here is the link to the post:
Helmet and other Noob equipment Questions

Click on the post and find the link on page 2



-Chris