Fall Classic Circuit Mont Tremblant

Race #02 Report

24th-26th Sept 2010 Fall Classic at Circuit Mont Tremblant

My big birthday race weekend. First time racing at MT and I loved the track rigth away. Smooth and twisty. Could really get into a rythem and have fun. Reminded me of CMP, but better if possible.

Group: Vintage
Saturday 25th Sept 2010

Qualifying 27th of 29 cars (Last of the running cars) Best time of 2:23

Vintage Race #1 (10 Laps)

Started in 27th position. Finished 21st of 27 cars. Best time of 2:16.925
(Was in 20th position, but spun at turn 14. I lost 2 position. I did manage to regained 1 and was on the bumper of 20th car at finish.)

Sunday 26th Sept 2010

Vintage Morning Race #2 (12 Laps)

Started in 21st position. Finished 15th of 35 cars. Best time of 2:16.021.
(Good race. Started behind the GT6, but managed to pass him.)

Vintage Afternoon Race #3 (15 Laps)

Started in 15th position. Finished 13th of 21 cars. Best time of 2:12.267.
(Beat the GT6 by 10 seconds. Several cars ran out of fuel near the end. The exhaust did fall off the car, but did not detach like at Mosport. Very loud, but the car went faster!)

Media

Sunday Morning Race #2

Sunday Afternoon Race #3

Track Notes

Stuff needed

$600 in toys funds

Race Car
- Wink mirror
- Door mirrors
- Exhaust upgrade
- Long studs and open lugs
- Grill to protect rad
- Brakes?
- Head light covers
- Weber grill covers and horns

Spares kit
- Spark plug wires
- Spark plugs

Paddock
- Pylons

Tools
- Better tire gauge with hose

Trailer
- Clips for ramps
- Race tire rack
- New fenders
- Relocate spare
- Extra beam to the front
- No centre
- New wheel plates
- Grease caps
- Winch

Post Race
- Wrap to cover race tires

Notes
23 Sept 2010 (Thursday)
- On site late due to me getting lost and a detour which made no sense.
- Setup camp beside Robert
- Setup car, wondering about the clutch setup (Turned out to be fine)
- New awing is a blessing. Good purchase

24 Sept 2010 (Friday)
- Rain!
- Tire pressure? Summer was 26 psi.
- Wheel nut torque setting. Manual says 51, went for 70. (Held all weekend)
- Really worried about the rain, but I must learn. (Not to be to be honest. Gentle on power and braking)
- Tires for next year? Shall see. (Not required unless I have a failure)

Friday Practice 1
- 27 PSI cold
- Very wet. Took it easy.
- Gentle pedal work key.
- More Rain-X everywhere.
- Suit was good, feet cold and butt got wet.
- 6K shifting. Nice track.

Friday Practice 2
- Wet track, but not raining.
- Helmet did not clear.
- Easy on shifts and pedal.

Friday Practice 3
- Reset tires to 27 PSI were at 29.
- Sunny decent weather.
- Lots of traffic. (Did not like the 944 group)

Saturday Qualification
- 27 PSI Cold.
- 70 ft/p on the wheel nuts.
- 3/4 fuel load.
- Will it be wet?
- Awesome. Sunny.
- Great Track!
- 2:23 27th of 29 cars running. Last on the grid grrrr.
- Must go 5 seconds faster.
- Light on brakes use second gear?

Saturday Race #1
- 27th start. Finished 21st.
- Oil pressure issues during the curves. Baffles?
- Spun at #14 Namerow. Stupid error. Pushed the corner off drive.
- Caught the MGA, but the GT6 got away. 2 more laps and I would have had Jeff.

Sunday Race #2
- Starting 21st behind GT6.
- Added 500ml of oil. Seemed to help pick up issues. (With new system/hoses I can add more)
- 26 PSI all around. Will try this with the longer runs today.
- Lots of brake dust in engine bay due to no shields.
- Got past the GT6.
- Finished 15th with a 2:16

Sunday Race #3
- Started 15th finished 13th.
- 10 seconds ahead of the GT6.
- Great weekend.
- More revs can be used.