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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Videos From Tijuana 2004 and 2005

Posted by: john rogers Dec 3 2005, 11:48 PM

The 2004 start is pretty wild as the Acura does not quite make the outlet of the traffic circle and we keep racing for another two laps until they get the pace car out. They cut the roof and cage out to remeove the driver, he was okay but knocked out. I finally get by the 'Vette after several laps of hard work. Also notice when I get into the wrong gear, how much effect it has on the car speed, etc. Thanks again to my web hoster!!!

http://reactornet.net/~user/

Posted by: smac Dec 4 2005, 04:52 PM

Wow!

Posted by: serge914 Dec 4 2005, 06:29 PM

Oh sh!t

Look like the un-safest track I ever saw.

Posted by: Racing916 Dec 4 2005, 06:40 PM

Wow that was wild. Looked like alot of fun. Was that A craftsman (Nascar) Truck in the race? What a mix of cars and trucks!

Posted by: john rogers Dec 4 2005, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys, you have to remember it is not a track but street circuit! As such it comes with all the opinal extras such as tall curbs, pedestrians, pets dogs, the Tecate Girls, The Coke Girls and fish tacos for a $1! The truack is an open class racer and it is an ASA Speed Truck and it is a low cost way to go racing. I was surprised to learn they have a two speed trans and lots of stock factory parts such as crate engine, stock brakes, spec shocks, etc. They have an interesting web site at:

http://www.speedtruck.com/standard_equipment.htm

Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 4 2005, 08:41 PM

looked a bit rough on that track.

i thought i saw the taco bell dog cheering you on!

Posted by: Lou W Dec 4 2005, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the ride

Posted by: smac Dec 4 2005, 10:50 PM

I'm glad you finally passed that corvette, It looked like you consistently gained on him in the corners. I bet it felt good to pass him!

Posted by: john rogers Dec 5 2005, 11:37 AM

The 'vette was a big pain in the butt and it was great finally getting by him. If I lost about 25# and took a couple of hundred off the car I think the slow corner acceleration would improve greatly. The car and me weight about 2300# or so!

Posted by: Howard Dec 5 2005, 12:01 PM

Thanks! Great schtuff.