Quick update on Open Track Challenge

Jack Olsen · 11:26 PM

Day one of the 7-track Open Track Challenge was at the 2.2 mile Spring Mountain course in Nevada. As it turned out, the biggest competition for the TRE Motorsports team didn't come from the M3's, the S2000 or the WRX. The best times were from a stripped and race-prepped 300ZX (non turbo) and a turbocharged Audi S4 putting out 360 hp. The ZX got down to three 1:59's by the end of the day (the top three times are what count), and the S4 got close to that, but then had to leave early when its turbo had a problem, and they had to find a dealership near Willow Springs (tomorrrow's track) to get a part.

Tyson and I did a little better, though, with three low 1:56's, which means we're currently running first in our class.

Mike Marshall and his co-driver started out in the middle of the pack in their class. But Mike pulled off a miracle with his last three laps, and got a nice set of 1:53's, putting them (I think) in second in their class.

So the two 30-year-old 911's are running near the top of both Touring 3 and Unlimited 3, which is pretty good news.

On the downside, Tyson and I lost our air conditioning on the way to Pahrump, so we're going to be on the warm side between tracks. But aside from that, the car (both cars, actually) are running great. If someone will bring us a Pelican sticker, we'd be happy to show our BBS colors. We'll be at Willow Springs on Monday, and Streets of Willow on Tuesday, Buttonwillow on Wednesday, Thunderhill on Thursday, Buttonwillow (again) on Friday, and Las Vegas on Monday.

I'll try and add some pictures tomorrow evening.

Results will be posted here, I think.

911jon · 05-13-2002, 01:08 AM

Well done, nice work gentlemen, chew 'em up and spit 'em out! Raise the Porsche flag high!
Keep up the good work.

Adam · Adam's Garage

Tyson & Jack,

Great profile under the "2002 Entrants" link.

Lucky · 05-13-2002, 03:29 AM

Good luck with the rest of the week! Keep us posted on the happenings.

I read a few other bios... this one is really funny, too:

http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/profiles/team50.htm

john_colasante · 05-13-2002, 03:49 AM

Way to go! Now that the A/C's gone you guys should take out the compressor. C'mon I know you thought of that!

Chuck Moreland · 05-13-2002, 11:00 AM

Go Jack!

I'll be at Thunderhill on Thursday to see how the soft-boned mama's boy is holding up. A full report will be provided.

I don't know if I should envy or pity you guys. I'm beat after a two day event - and without the long treks from track to track.

Keep it up and let us know about attrition in the field. I'm expecting most of the starters to drop out before the 7th day.

Of course the 911s and their drivers will cruise through. Built like a Panzer tank.

stuttgart · stuttgart's Garage

Great job! guy's... that is great! score one or two more for the PORSCHE camp... Jack come on AC who need's AC... hahahaha keep it up ! good luck.

Eric Mckenna
78SC

widebody911 · widebody911's Garage

When y'all come thru Thunderhill - what time of day is best to be there? I'm an hourly wage slave, and don't want to take an entire day off (no vacation time, either

)

Would it be worth it to show up say, after lunch?

speeder · speeder's Garage

It's funny, I was just wondering today how car+drivers are holding up in the heat. (For those of you in other parts of the world, summer arrived here with a bang yesterday- 90+deg. in L.A., god-only-knows how hot inland). You guys are doing us proud, though, keep up the good driving!

Jack Olsen · 05-13-2002, 10:55 PM

The update as of day two is more good news.

Getting a 1:35 in the last session, the Olsen-Schmidt (TRE Motorsports) team remains in first place in Touring 3.

It's too late -- and I'm too exhausted -- to post more, but here's a picture:

Adam · Adam's Garage

Wheels look great, Jack! Needs a wash too!

Keep kickin' ass!

ChrisBennet · ChrisBennet's Garage

Go Jack Go!

Nader · 05-14-2002, 04:45 AM

That's not the same cup-holding, arm-resting, air-conditioned car you started with, is it? Now it looks like a balls-out track car, right on! Keep up the good work.

Don Wohlfarth · 05-14-2002, 05:10 AM

Don't know whose drivin' but it looks like a white knuckle ride to me.

Glad you guys are having fun.

Kurt B · 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lucky
Good luck with the rest of the week! Keep us posted on the happenings.

I read a few other bios... this one is really funny, too:

http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/profiles/team50.htm

Hahahah...man that profile/Interview is just hilarious!

Incidentally, I'm checking out the page now. I'm amazed you guys are doing this well. Naturally I'm curious as to the overall finished, but very impressed by the 911s! Makin' us all proud.

Vipergrün · 05-14-2002, 08:29 AM

Wow! Will ya take a look at those nice rear wheels! Howz the understeer with those puppies Jack? You are making us proud!

cheers
-Brad
80SC - with measly 9's on the rear

Lucky · 05-16-2002, 09:24 AM

Yes, I'm living vicariously... what's the latest news on the Olsen/Tyson OTC WDP?

cegerer · cegerer's Garage

http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/results/2002/Overall%20Standings.html

Kurt B · 05-16-2002, 09:45 AM

Whelp, they're leading touring 3 anyway! Rock on guys.

makaio · 05-16-2002, 04:28 PM

UPDATE!

RoninLB, Chuck Moreland and myself, caought up with the guys at Thunder Hill today.

There are all looking a little tired after 5 days, and both teams are in seceond place currently in there classes. Jack's been having to deal with a lot of BS, from some of the other competitors, because they think he has a unfair advantage. I will let him fill you in if he chooses.

ON his 3rd session today, Jack spun out in turn 1, and lost his front windshield! They should be pulling into Parts Heaven in Hayward for a replacement at any time. Then back on the road for Button willow.

Here's a pic...

It was really cool getting to meet all these Pelican Heads too.