The weather held out at Pueblo, but I drove through two snow showers to get there, and two coming home.
I drove in HPDE Group 2, so I had no instructor. Group 1 (students w/instructors) and Group 2 were on track together, so I had to put up with the first-timers. The instructors really had to focus their time with Group 1, but on Sunday I was able to get half a lap with our group leader riding with me, before my car's fuel pump decided to act funny.
So I got a full day of driving in on Saturaday, but Sunday I fell victim to a car problem. So here's the details on that...
During the last session Saturday afternoon, I went through a left-hander, and the engine sputtered. Came out, engine picked back up. Next left-hander, same thing, sputtering. I looked at the fuel gauge, and it registered about 1/8 tank. I pulled in a few minutes before the end of session, with engine running fine. Next morning I put in 10 gallons. Warm up was normal.
I went out for my first Sunday session, and the engine sputtered bad in the first lefty, and the second. I slowed and pulled off the track into the pits, engine running fine. I seem to recall a thread here some time ago regarding 95R fuel pump problems, but can't remember the details.
Other than that, the car felt good and it was good to go drive again. I think the biggest improvements from last year were the MM adjustable rear control arms, and the Toyo RA-1s. Now that the rear ride height is about 1" lower, the car doesn't nose dive under braking, and the RA-1s grip a whole lot better than the BFG KDWs. I also like the PF 01 pads better than the Hawk Blacks.
Oh yeah, and Kevin didn't kick me in the nuts for anything, but he wasn't watching me very close. He had his hands full with his "student"...I think she was 16?
I drove in HPDE Group 2, so I had no instructor. Group 1 (students w/instructors) and Group 2 were on track together, so I had to put up with the first-timers. The instructors really had to focus their time with Group 1, but on Sunday I was able to get half a lap with our group leader riding with me, before my car's fuel pump decided to act funny.
So I got a full day of driving in on Saturaday, but Sunday I fell victim to a car problem. So here's the details on that...
During the last session Saturday afternoon, I went through a left-hander, and the engine sputtered. Came out, engine picked back up. Next left-hander, same thing, sputtering. I looked at the fuel gauge, and it registered about 1/8 tank. I pulled in a few minutes before the end of session, with engine running fine. Next morning I put in 10 gallons. Warm up was normal.
I went out for my first Sunday session, and the engine sputtered bad in the first lefty, and the second. I slowed and pulled off the track into the pits, engine running fine. I seem to recall a thread here some time ago regarding 95R fuel pump problems, but can't remember the details.
Other than that, the car felt good and it was good to go drive again. I think the biggest improvements from last year were the MM adjustable rear control arms, and the Toyo RA-1s. Now that the rear ride height is about 1" lower, the car doesn't nose dive under braking, and the RA-1s grip a whole lot better than the BFG KDWs. I also like the PF 01 pads better than the Hawk Blacks.
Oh yeah, and Kevin didn't kick me in the nuts for anything, but he wasn't watching me very close. He had his hands full with his "student"...I think she was 16?
