aaronpfadt Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 We are getting our new Pfadt C6Z racer ready to try to defend our Championship in ST1. I had it out for it's maiden race last weekend with MPRA (Miller Park Race Association) on the 'Outer Loop' configuration of the Miller track. That is the exact configuration that we will be running at NASA Nationals. Our car in front of our garage before the race Below is some video of the first 4 laps of the race. Some background on the cars you see. The yellow Corvette belongs to George Smith, a local racer and contender for ST1 this year. He ran a 1:59.xx in this race, so that gives you an idea where ST1 cars will need to be. The two 996 Porsche's are above average for 996 cars in terms of prep. The one is in RSR trim and both are faster than production 997 Cup cars. The faster of the two qualified at a 1:55.xx. The EVO is driven by a local Pro and is obviously fast and aggressive. I make a decision to get away from him in the beginning of the race to work on getting used to the car. It was it's first race, I didn't want to tangle it up already. He has a wild spin next to me at the end of the front straight just before the end of the video. I put down a 2:04.xx in the race, clearly not Nationals contending yet. The Z right now is completely stock except for cage and Pfadt suspension. I even have the stock exhaust manifolds, cats and mufflers on the car. This car does not have so much as a tune or aftermarket air intake. It is amazing how much of a beast a stock Z is right out of the box. I was pulling 155 or so at the end of the front straight. The brakes eventually failed in dramatic fashion and took me out of the race. I felt them going so I was able to keep the car on the tarmac and bring it in safely. You can hear them on in the video. Here are some other cool photos from the weekend. The calipers overheated so much that the pins backed out and I eventually lost a couple of those little 'padlets'. See the mark on the rotor where the piston is hitting the rotor On grid JR and George on grid George's car in the paddock with Josh, JR and I standing behind it JR's car in the paddock with Jordan inspecting the wheel Here is the video you have been actually looking for! Enjoy Aaron Pfadt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinlpl Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Thanks for sharing the video. Way to be aware as the Evo goes sliding by-bye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bueller Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 The Evo was driven by a local pro? Is that Vesko driving the Evo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fazzino Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Great perspective from the lens. Perfect display of the driver steering control. That was a a real embarrassing mistake by the Evo driver..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L98Terror Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Very cool, can't wait to give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexaST-1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 How do you know where the edge is unless you cross it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Staff Greg G. Posted August 19, 2009 National Staff Share Posted August 19, 2009 Wait for you to cross it, and then say, "Well, I guess we can't do that". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Salvaggio Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Aaron....Thanks so much for posting the video, and the insight on the Outer Loop configuration. It's great to see some pics/video of George Smith too. He's a racer friend from way back, and we're looking forward to catching up with him at Miller. The competition this year promises to be tough, and it's gonna be great watching you guys go for it at Nationals! Good luck to everyone! Karen Salvaggio Thunder Valley Racing FFR Challenge Series #28 2009 CA Pony Cup Champion www.thundervalleyracing.com www.teamcobra25hours.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard migliori Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Good Luck, Aaron and team. We will see you at the 25! Richard Migliori pdg4.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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