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wakespeak · 10-07-2013, 01:08 PM

Absolute blast guys. The track was very technical and we had some great instruction. Looking forward to going back for some 20 min sessions from time to time. Very impressed with how much faster the 1LEs were. My SS handled well but I could not carry near the speed through the turns.

Synergy SATX · 10-07-2013, 02:32 PM

Here is video of my best lap. Working on Debbie's to post later.

TopperHarley · 10-07-2013, 03:35 PM

Yep, it was bad ass. I have been driving racing simulators for the past 20 years. It was challenging and thrillng to go out there and do the real thing. Totally awesome!

Anyone up to do some practice laps on Saturday morning?

krazzyk01 · 10-07-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Synergy SATX

Here is video of my best lap. Working on Debbie's to post later.

What was the name of the tracking program you used? Harry's something or other. I sure others will be asking after watching the video you posted. Heck, I want to know how you did all that. Technically challenged I am....

Quote:

Originally Posted by TopperHarley

Yep, it was bad ass. I have been driving racing simulators for the past 20 years. It was challenging and thrillng to go out there and do the real thing. Totally awesome!

Anyone up to do some practice laps on Saturday morning?

Glad you had a good time. I would love to but I work Saturdays. We'll need to set up another event.

Side Note: JT is working on the photos. He took over 16 Gig of pictures and that's going to take a little time to sift through. He said he took a couple short videos as well. I'll see if they're anything worth while.

Synergy SATX · 10-07-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by krazzyk01

What was the name of the tracking program you used?

Harry's LapTimer

Synergy SATX · 10-07-2013, 06:42 PM

Here is another video. The PiP is my best lap so I can compare runs. This app is sooooo awesome.

krazzyk01 · 10-07-2013, 06:44 PM

Bought it for Android. Funny how the Apple version is $20 and the Android is $9...

Thanks

wakespeak · 10-07-2013, 08:56 PM

Topper I may be in for a Sat but not sure yet on schedule. This Saturday is a manufacturer testing session according to the DrivewayAustin schedule. Might be fun to go watch. I want to get the lap timer for next time.

BTW Harry's lap timer appears to be the standard timer program. Need a 4s or higher iPhone for the GPS to be accurate enough, or get a plug in.

TopperHarley · 10-08-2013, 09:09 AM

Yeah, the calendar on their site does not even mention "open practice" on Saturday like on other days. It does mention open practice on Sunday, but there is other karting events too. I guess we would need to call in and see when we could get on the track. I would be good to go for Sunday morning also. Or the following weekend.

Synergy SATX · 10-08-2013, 09:12 AM

There are three tiers to the app...I am using the Grand Prix edition. If you buy a lower level version you can upgrade later.

TopperHarley · 10-08-2013, 09:17 AM

I will be downloading Harry's laptimer app for my samsung 4s before I get back on the track. I think you definitely want someway to gauge how you are doing, and from what I have been reading, this app can do that.

krazzyk01 · 10-13-2013, 09:31 AM

I want to apologize to you all for not being very involved with this thread since the day at the track. We, my brother and I, have been dealing with a family emergency which has consumed all of our attention over the past week. Today will/should be the first chance I've had to really sit down and focus on posting a couple pics and processing the videos I shot during the track day. Now I just need to figure out how to rotate my GoPro videos 90 degrees.....

Klepton · 10-13-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazzyk01

I want to apologize to you all for not being very involved with this thread since the day at the track. We, my brother and I, have been dealing with a family emergency which has consumed all of our attention over the past week. Today will/should be the first chance I've had to really sit down and focus on posting a couple pics and processing the videos I shot during the track day. Now I just need to figure out how to rotate my GoPro videos 90 degrees.....

Hey krazzyk01,
You can use free software, such as Windows Essentials Movie Maker, to Rotate your videos left or right 90 degrees.

krazzyk01 · 10-14-2013, 11:49 AM

All,

Here are the two group pictures JT has given me. Unfortunately, his family is still dealing with an urgent matter. He will have more pictures ready soon. Keep an eye on his website for more.

Very sorry for the delay on getting these to y'all.

These don't seem to be coming across in full res on here. If you'd like a higher quality version please PM me with an email address and I'll send them directly to you. Please be aware, one of the pictures is just shy of 5 meg and the other is about 19 meg so they're big files. Not all email accounts will accept something so large. If anyone wants them I'll try and zip them to make them smaller but I don't know how much smaller that'll make them.

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10-07-2013, 02:32 PM	#100
Synergy SATX Mike and Debbie Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 865 View My Garage	Here is video of my best lap. Working on Debbie's to post later. __________________

10-07-2013, 06:42 PM	#104
Synergy SATX Mike and Debbie Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 865 View My Garage	Here is another video. The PiP is my best lap so I can compare runs. This app is sooooo awesome. __________________

10-07-2013, 06:44 PM	#105
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	Bought it for Android. Funny how the Apple version is $20 and the Android is $9... Thanks __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.

10-08-2013, 09:12 AM	#108
Synergy SATX Mike and Debbie Drives: 2014 Corvette Stingray 3LT Z51 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 865 View My Garage	There are three tiers to the app...I am using the Grand Prix edition. If you buy a lower level version you can upgrade later. __________________

10-07-2013, 01:08 PM	#99
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,347	Absolute blast guys. The track was very technical and we had some great instruction. Looking forward to going back for some 20 min sessions from time to time. Very impressed with how much faster the 1LEs were. My SS handled well but I could not carry near the speed through the turns.

10-07-2013, 03:35 PM	#101
TopperHarley Drives: yellow 1LE 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36	Yep, it was bad ass. I have been driving racing simulators for the past 20 years. It was challenging and thrillng to go out there and do the real thing. Totally awesome! Anyone up to do some practice laps on Saturday morning?

10-07-2013, 08:56 PM	#106
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,347	Topper I may be in for a Sat but not sure yet on schedule. This Saturday is a manufacturer testing session according to the DrivewayAustin schedule. Might be fun to go watch. I want to get the lap timer for next time. BTW Harry's lap timer appears to be the standard timer program. Need a 4s or higher iPhone for the GPS to be accurate enough, or get a plug in.

10-08-2013, 09:09 AM	#107
TopperHarley Drives: yellow 1LE 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36	Yeah, the calendar on their site does not even mention "open practice" on Saturday like on other days. It does mention open practice on Sunday, but there is other karting events too. I guess we would need to call in and see when we could get on the track. I would be good to go for Sunday morning also. Or the following weekend.

10-08-2013, 09:17 AM	#109
TopperHarley Drives: yellow 1LE 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36	I will be downloading Harry's laptimer app for my samsung 4s before I get back on the track. I think you definitely want someway to gauge how you are doing, and from what I have been reading, this app can do that.

10-13-2013, 09:31 AM	#110
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	I want to apologize to you all for not being very involved with this thread since the day at the track. We, my brother and I, have been dealing with a family emergency which has consumed all of our attention over the past week. Today will/should be the first chance I've had to really sit down and focus on posting a couple pics and processing the videos I shot during the track day. Now I just need to figure out how to rotate my GoPro videos 90 degrees..... __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.

10-14-2013, 11:49 AM	#112
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	All, Here are the two group pictures JT has given me. Unfortunately, his family is still dealing with an urgent matter. He will have more pictures ready soon. Keep an eye on his website for more. Very sorry for the delay on getting these to y'all. These don't seem to be coming across in full res on here. If you'd like a higher quality version please PM me with an email address and I'll send them directly to you. Please be aware, one of the pictures is just shy of 5 meg and the other is about 19 meg so they're big files. Not all email accounts will accept something so large. If anyone wants them I'll try and zip them to make them smaller but I don't know how much smaller that'll make them. __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.