FIZZ at the track: Pocono Raceway time trials (LOTS of pics)

[JS300]

some of my friends and i went to EMRA's time trials at Pocono Raceway last thursday. we ran the north course, which is my favorite of the three. here are some pics:

first, here are some action pics of me taken by my friend Junior, who has the black
STI:

nice burst of shots on a late-apex turn:
http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1784.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1785.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1786.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1787.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1788.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1789.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1790.jpg

chasing down an M6:
http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_1775.jpg

[JS300]

and some other shots i took throughout the day:

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0906.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0907.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0909.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0910.jpg

Junior's race-prepped STI, preparing for his first sprint race:

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0901.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0852.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0860.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0887.jpg

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0893.jpg

Joe's WRX:

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0861.jpg

[ElusiveIS]

nice pix james!! lmk next time, i would love to go out there and shoot cars!

[ElusiveIS]

i really like ths one.. nice panning shot

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0901.jpg

[JS300]

nice pix james!! lmk next time, i would love to go out there and shoot cars!

definitely. i think we might run pocono north again in september.


i really like ths one.. nice panning shot

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0901.jpg

thanks for the tip on using the shutter speed priority mode instead of manual! ;)

[JS300]

one more ;):

http://www.fizzautosports.com/js300/070628_pocono/IMG_0856.jpg

[ElusiveIS]

hmmm.. that might just make the cover of the IS 2008 Calendar. got it in hi-res? :D

[AfternoonShift]

great pics! =) i'm 40 miles from Pocono. lemmie know and i'll head up as well. I plan to race the motorcycle there as soon as i get some full leathers.

[JS300]

hmmm.. that might just make the cover of the IS 2008 Calendar. got it in hi-res? :D

i have it in 2816x2112 if you want it. :)

[JS300]

great pics! =) i'm 40 miles from Pocono. lemmie know and i'll head up as well. I plan to race the motorcycle there as soon as i get some full leathers.

thanks. each time i've been to pocono raceway with EMRA, there has been a motorcycle event going on at one of the other tracks. i'm not sure who organizes those though.

[LexIS77]

nice pics, definitely like the sequential burst shots.

[mikefate]

jaw dropping. classic. thats all i can say. my new background

[is300chachi]

I want to go there...Whats the info on getting in and driving your own car...?

[ElusiveIS]

i have it in 2816x2112 if you want it. :)


send to teamelusive@gmail.com

thx.

[JS300]

I want to go there...Whats the info on getting in and driving your own car...?

go to EMRA's website (http://www.emraracing.org). they have a few time trials left this year at a bunch of tracks in the northeast. there are a lot of other organizations that have time trials and track events too (NASA, HPDE, etc.). EMRA's website has all the info on car prep, rules, etc.

after tech inspection, you basically get 3 half-hour sessions, and then two timed laps. they give out awards for the best times in each car class.

if it's your first time, you have to sit in a 1-hour class, then go out with an instructor. people often let the instructor drive the first few laps to show you the right line and how hard you can push your car. i did this the first time i went about two years ago, and it was really helpful. once he thinks you're ready, he'll sign off on your time trial license, and you can go out on your own the rest of the day. otherwise, he'll go out with you until he feels you can handle it on your own.

it's generally pretty safe. you're only allowed to pass on designated passing zones, and people should signal you to pass if they're holding you back. so there's very little chance for car-to-car contact. it's the most fun you can have in your car, and you really learn more about handling your car at the limits than you could ever learn anywhere else.

[JS300]

send to teamelusive@gmail.com

thx.

thanks eric. i'll send it when i get home tonight.

[wenger828]

i def wanna do this. either with the cl65 or my car if its fit for it haha

[JS300]

i def wanna do this. either with the cl65 or my car if its fit for it haha

you should. there were some nice cars there that day, including the M6 in the picture and a cl600 (i think that's what it was - it had a v12 bi-turbo).

[na_2door]

you should. there were some nice cars there that day, including the M6 in the picture and a cl600 (i think that's what it was - it had a v12 bi-turbo).

James, you should know it was a sl600. I mean Moe flaunts his more then enough, lol

[JS300]

James, you should know it was a sl600. I mean Moe flaunts his more then enough, lol

nah, i think it was the cl600 (which also has the v12 biturbo). it wasn't a convertible. ;)

[na_2door]

i swore he had the hardtop convertible. I remember driving with him and him telling me his gonna make this sl500 "look bad", lol.

[JS300]

i swore he had the hardtop convertible. I remember driving with him and him telling me his gonna make this sl500 "look bad", lol.

peter, i think we're talking about completely different things. i was saying there was a CL600 and an M6 at pocono raceway the day i was there.

[is300chachi]

Thanks for the Info...I'm definitely going to be looking forward to doing this soon.

go to EMRA's website (http://www.emraracing.org). they have a few time trials left this year at a bunch of tracks in the northeast. there are a lot of other organizations that have time trials and track events too (NASA, HPDE, etc.). EMRA's website has all the info on car prep, rules, etc.

after tech inspection, you basically get 3 half-hour sessions, and then two timed laps. they give out awards for the best times in each car class.

if it's your first time, you have to sit in a 1-hour class, then go out with an instructor. people often let the instructor drive the first few laps to show you the right line and how hard you can push your car. i did this the first time i went about two years ago, and it was really helpful. once he thinks you're ready, he'll sign off on your time trial license, and you can go out on your own the rest of the day. otherwise, he'll go out with you until he feels you can handle it on your own.

it's generally pretty safe. you're only allowed to pass on designated passing zones, and people should signal you to pass if they're holding you back. so there's very little chance for car-to-car contact. it's the most fun you can have in your car, and you really learn more about handling your car at the limits than you could ever learn anywhere else.

[na_2door]

For some reason I kept thinking Moe's SL, lol.

[TDLI]

nice pictures! i want to go to the track!

[ElusiveIS]

nice pictures! i want to go to the track!

brandon,

see..

event schedule - http://www.emraracing.org/Emraeven.htm

2007 Time Trial Schedule

April 21st (Saturday).... SP - Shenandoah Circuit
May 5th (Saturday) .... Pocono South
June 28th (Thursday) .... Pocono North ...(event schedule)
August 14th (Tuesday) .... Pocono East
September 9th (Sunday) .... Pocono North
October 26th (Friday) .... Lime Rock..
November 18th (Sunday) .... Summit Point

[ElusiveIS]

James, Maybe you can break down the fees/price? I was checking their website and it was a bit confusing..

http://www.emraracing.org/EmraRegi.htm#fees

[TDLI]

James, Maybe you can break down the fees/price? I was checking their website and it was a bit confusing..

http://www.emraracing.org/EmraRegi.htm#fees

that would be really helpful.

[isdreams]

really amazing pics bro and the ride is awsome bad ass bro

[JS300]

James, Maybe you can break down the fees/price? I was checking their website and it was a bit confusing..

http://www.emraracing.org/EmraRegi.htm#fees

yeah, it's a lot more simple than it looks for the time trials.

the basic price for the day is $175 if you pre-register, $200 if you don't. for that, you get 3 half-hour sessions, plus two timed laps, and if there's time left over, you may get some "happy laps" at the end. some tracks cost more (i.e., Lime Rock, the fee is $210).

if it's your first time, you need to take the 1-hour class, which costs $20. so that would bring your total to $195 for the day if you pre-register.

some of the fizz guys and i will probably be going to the time trials at pocono north on sept. 9. it would be nice to see some more IS300's there!

[mikefate]

i am making plans to attend the august 14th(tuesday) session. depends if i have a reliable working car by then or not.

[TDLI]

can we drive without a front bumper?

[mikefate]

^doubt it. too dangerous. and it would realyl f up your aero dynamics

[is300m]

yeah, it's a lot more simple than it looks for the time trials.

the basic price for the day is $175 if you pre-register, $200 if you don't. for that, you get 3 half-hour sessions, plus two timed laps, and if there's time left over, you may get some "happy laps" at the end. some tracks cost more (i.e., Lime Rock, the fee is $210).

if it's your first time, you need to take the 1-hour class, which costs $20. so that would bring your total to $195 for the day if you pre-register.

some of the fizz guys and i will probably be going to the time trials at pocono north on sept. 9. it would be nice to see some more IS300's there!

if i have my car back by then i'll be there too :D

[JS300]

i am making plans to attend the august 14th(tuesday) session. depends if i have a reliable working car by then or not.

i don't think i'll be going to this one (work). pocono east can be tough - there are some really tight turns that get pretty tiring. i ran this track in 2005, and it was the main reason i bought the bride bucket seat (i had bruises on my elbow and knee from sliding around). haha.

but it's fun. you'll have a great time.

[JS300]

if i have my car back by then i'll be there too :D

nice dan. hope your car gets done in time. i have to say, i was running my car hard for 25-30 minutes for 3 sessions, then 2 timed laps, then about 20 minutes more during the happy laps, and the car ran like a champ. huge props to mo/SRT for building such a reliable setup!