Hallett Media Thread

[Al Fernandez]

Congrats to all of our 2011 Summer Shootout drivers, families, and friends...and especially to those on the podiums:

[Al Fernandez]

A little podium fun

[Alien]

Race 1 Start
http://www.vimeo.com/25062351

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25062351?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="233" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25062351">2011 Hallett Race 2 Start</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3692126">Gary Robertson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[mitchntx]

Still processing ...

http://vimeo.com/25063119

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25063119?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25063119">Hallett 2011 - 1st laps</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3628176">Mitch Warren</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Lap 1 of races 1, 2 and 3.

[AllZWay]

The start of Race 1 with the brake failure on lap 2.

http://www.vimeo.com/25063650

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25063650?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25063650">Hallett Motor Racing Circuit : June 2011 - Race 1</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1696803">James Proctor</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[edrock96GT]

THE....summer shootout!

http://www.vimeo.com/25061960

R3

http://www.vimeo.com/25094522

R2, with the attempted grass pass!

http://www.vimeo.com/25166143

R1

http://www.vimeo.com/25147253

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25061960?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25061960">NASA Texas American Iron Hallett summer shootout 12 June 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3650366">Edward Rock</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[BlueFirePony]

THE....summer shootout!

http://www.vimeo.com/25061960
Heck of a race man!! You are definately a more consistent driver than I am...if you had cleared the green #11 you would have walked from me. At 31:06 I had you so worried though you ejected part of your front aero in a Spy Hunter move ;)

[Crumpacker]

Highlights from all 4 races - http://vimeo.com/25071049

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25071049?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25071049">2011 Hallett Highlights AI/CMC</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user2123288">Sam Crumpacker</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

I condensed it down to the best clips and still ended up with 17min of footage, it's a good thing I forgot my rear-view GoPro... my 'highlights' reel would be 2hrs long! Unbelievable racing guys!!!

My camera only caught the first 2min of R3, but it caught an extreme 'oh shit' moment on the start. I hit an area of the track they haven't paved yet and discovered how poorly my brakes work on grass (as if I didn't already know). Thanks to anyone that moved to avoid me!

[Mrs. Crumpacker]

Some pictures from Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

http://photobucket.com/NASA2011Hallett

[JJordan]

Still processing ...

http://vimeo.com/25063119

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25063119?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25063119">Hallett 2011 - 1st laps</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3628176">Mitch Warren</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

Lap 1 of races 1, 2 and 3.

Great start in R2 Mitch! You were only about 3 seconds behind everyone else... LOL

[mitchntx]

Great start in R2 Mitch! You were only about 3 seconds behind everyone else... LOL

I noticed something shiney and was distracted.

[Mrs. Crumpacker]

Some pictures from Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

http://photobucket.com/NASA2011Hallett

Cool

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv177/ariscaput86/NASA%20Texas%202011%20Hallett/NASA-Hallett2011280.jpg

[AllZWay]

R3 from the back of the pack. Some pretty racing action.

http://vimeo.com/25113318

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25113318?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25113318">Hallett Motor Racing Circuit - June 2011 Race 3</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1696803">James Proctor</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[Fbody383]

R3 from the back of the pack. Some pretty racing action. That wasn't the back... THIS (Race 2 ~ I think) (http://vimeo.com/25114203) is from the BACK.

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25114203?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25114203">Hallett 2011 Race 2</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1507904">CMC39</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[AllZWay]

R4
http://vimeo.com/25166014

<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/25166014?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0" width="400" height="265" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/25166014">Hallett Motor Racing Circuit : Summer Shootout - June 2011</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1696803">James Proctor</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[Densmore]

David

I've got that dinosaur song stuck in my head. That's funny. That was race 2, as I broke on the parade lap and pulled out of the way. Great to meet you this past weekend, hope to see you next year.

Brad

[Fbody383]

I've got that dinosaur song stuck in my head. You're welcome.


Great to meet you this past weekend, hope to see you next year. Great meeting and racing you guys too. Just think what it will be like with all the missing folks and everybody in one class. One prediction... Glenn WILL spin in The Bitch. Unless he walks the track first and breaks something and can't drive.

Reserve your raceport now, 14 is taken. And 13, and 15,16, 17, 18....

Less Rest, More Vids!

[Waco Racer]

Here's a couple of crappy videos -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jjjICV53Y8

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4jjjICV53Y8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmjpUe5AXII&feature=related

<iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hmjpUe5AXII" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Crumpacker]

R4


Great race James! I had a blast holding off the charge while trying to get around Dan tha man, orange is definitely fast... just not as fast as red. Too bad turn 6 waited until the last race to bite me. Mid-turn, the front washed out like a mofo... and once again, I found myself picking grass out of my teeth.

[Papa Kellam]

That new engine sounds like a beast. What's your torque number?
Who is the other red camaro?

[Papa Kellam]

My reply was meant for JP.

[Fbody383]

My reply was meant for JP. Then I won't tell you the other red 4th gen was Cody Powell.

[AllZWay]

That new engine sounds like a beast. What's your torque number?
Who is the other red camaro?

This engine put down 264hp and 301 torque. The most I have had on both sides.

[AllZWay]

Great race James! I had a blast holding off the charge while trying to get around Dan tha man, orange is definitely fast... just not as fast as red. Too bad turn 6 waited until the last race to bite me. Mid-turn, the front washed out like a mofo... and once again, I found myself picking grass out of my teeth.

Oh yeah... Fun racing. You made that pass easy. :)

[BryanL]

Papa-make sure you watch Crumpackers video if you want to hear a beast.

Nice number JP. I'm glad the port work I did on the intake worked out well. I'm glad the bullet is working out for you. I guess I went a little overboard on the heads so sorry you had to swap them. Bet you are looking forward to the straight at TWS now!

[Crumpacker]

Papa-make sure you watch Crumpackers video if you want to hear a beast.

Yeah man, the BL port-n-polish job is top notch! I recommend it to everyone!!

Mine actually sounds really sick now with my new, massive exhaust leak... I picked it up in R4 (probably when I went off). It caught me off guard when pulled off the trailer and into the garage, actually hurt me ears. I bet you can hear it in the video, haven't confirmed that yet.

[Papa Kellam]

James,

You're going to be hard to beat with those numbers unless you make a mistake and everyone knows that does not happen often. Good luck CMC2 racers.

[marshall_mosty]

All,
Please send me a PM with a short summary of your weekend hi's and and low's so I can get them into a writeup. My plan is to get it out before the end of the weekend. Sorry for the delay, but I went straight from "race mode" to "vacation mode" with the family and just got home last night and am trying to play catch up on all the back and forth...

Thanks.

[Adam Ginsberg]

All,
Please send me a PM with a short summary of your weekend hi's and and low's so I can get them into a writeup. My plan is to get it out before the end of the weekend. Sorry for the delay, but I went straight from "race mode" to "vacation mode" with the family and just got home last night and am trying to play catch up on all the back and forth...

Thanks.

Slacker.

;)

[marshall_mosty]

Slacker.

;)
I know... my writeups won't be Ginsberg Production Co. quality, but at least I will have something to shoot for. :)

[AllZWay]

All,
Please send me a PM with a short summary of your weekend hi's and and low's so I can get them into a writeup. My plan is to get it out before the end of the weekend. Sorry for the delay, but I went straight from "race mode" to "vacation mode" with the family and just got home last night and am trying to play catch up on all the back and forth...

Thanks.


I can relate... We are in Playa del Carmen... Left on Thursday. I think I can really send you a note until tuesaday.

[michaelmosty]

I can relate... We are in Playa del Carmen... Left on Thursday. I think I can really send you a note until tuesaday.
He wins the Summer Shootout and then rubs it in our faces he is in Playa del Carmen, what a punk!!
J/K, have a beer-rita for me. :^)

[mitchntx]

He wins the Summer Shootout and then rubs it in our faces he is in Playa del Carmen, what a punk!!
J/K, have a beer-rita for me. :^)


Juan-Pablo Proctor ...

[AllZWay]

He wins the Summer Shootout and then rubs it in our faces he is in Playa del Carmen, what a punk!!
J/K, have a beer-rita for me. :^)

Nah... Getting old.... Nothing but piña colladas and tons of them. Btw... This trip is my punishment for being gone racing all the time. I have to keep kendra convinced I hate it. ;)

[marshall_mosty]

So I pulled my car off the trailer and onto a lift today... The transmission is fine, but it turns out that I disentegrated the Griggs Torque Arm bushing. That led to the torque arm hammering up/down and breaking the driver's side crossmember bracket which is welded to the subframe connector. That "slop" allowed the front bushing bolt of the T/A to rotate into the driveshaft, causing the horrible noises. So, it appears that it can be fixed with about $100 worth of Griggs parts and a bit of TLC with the welder...

On the up side, I'm glad the bolt hit the D/S, otherwise if the whole crossmember dropped out of the car and under braking became a catapault... that would have been BAD...

Guess I had someone looking after me...

Pics to follow.

[BryanL]

He wins the Summer Shootout and then rubs it in our faces he is in Playa del Carmen, what a punk!!
J/K, have a beer-rita for me. :^)

I love it when you call me Big Proctor! Wave your hands in the air if youse a true Player. Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be having my baby, Baby!

Your a pimp JP. Have a good fathers day

[mitchntx]

I love it when you call me Big Proctor! Wave your hands in the air if youse a true Player. Cause I see some ladies tonight that should be having my baby, Baby!

Your a pimp JP. Have a good fathers day

Note to self ... never post while wasted.

[BryanL]

Note to self ... never post while wasted.

Yeah. While having fathers day breakfast I was real wasted. You just don't appreciate good music. Michael pour out some keystone in honor of Notorious BIG

[Casey_SS]

First 10 minutes of Race 4...
http://vimeo.com/25441290

[mitchntx]

First 10 minutes of Race 4...
http://vimeo.com/25441290

After watching a couple laps, I think you could benefit from one (or both) of these.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_pg26.htm

888


http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_pg25.htm

889

I have my wheel stacked almost 3" and it help tremendously.

[Alien]

Something that has caught my attention viewing other people's vids is how many of you guys runs with your visors up (Sam, Eddie, Casey, JP, DF etc).

I know that for myself, one too many times during a middle of an autocross run, a spec of dust would get in my eye making for a not fun next few seconds. I can see not putting it down if you wear glasses (or sunglasses), or putting it 90% closed to keep some air circulating. I even went ahead and got a darkend visor to encourage myself to run with it down. Just my random Wednesday thoughts.

[Fbody383]

I can see not putting it down if you wear glasses (or sunglasses), or putting it 90% closed to keep some air circulating.Since I'm blind, I'm always wearing prescription eyewear; and still don't know where the edge of the car is. I've noticed the full down visor crowd from the other perspective.

[kbrewmr2]

the fire protection benifits with the visor down are nice too.... and since you yokels sit behind your engine for whatever reason, extra fire protection isn't a bad thing

[Crumpacker]

Something that has caught my attention viewing other people's vids is how many of you guys runs with your visors up (Sam, Eddie, Casey, JP, DF etc).


I keep mine open for air circulation, 95% of the time I wear sunglasses and to my knowledge I've never got debris in my eye with the shades on. I forgot my glasses in practice at Hallett and did get some dirt in my eye, wasn't fun. Even with the circulation of having my visor up, I still have to wipe my brow occasionally to keep sweat from getting in my eyes. With my visor down, I sweat more and can't wipe it.

I agree it's much safer with the visor down and my next helmet will have an air inlet (I actually own the blower and hose already).

[Casey_SS]

I've tried to get in the habit of putting it down after driving through BL's wall of dirt at Cresson but Hallett was just too hot and I needed the circulation. I initially put it about 80% down on the warm-up lap but it was very hot, stuffy, and a little claustrophobic-feeling. I put it back up within half a lap. It's weird - I rode sport bikes for years and never had any sort of issue with a fully closed helmet...plenty of airflow on a bike though, next to none in the car. I'll eventually get a helmet with a blower inlet and all that....bigger fish to fry first though.

[Casey_SS]

After watching a couple laps, I think you could benefit from one (or both) of these.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_pg26.htm

888


http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_pg25.htm

889

I have my wheel stacked almost 3" and it help tremendously.

Thanks Mitch...never thought much about it but watching the video I'd have to agree. I'll take your advice and give it a shot....thanks for the links.

Got anything to keep my damn mirror from falling down? I was adjusting it 3 or 4 times every lap. I've also discovered the whole fish eye view isn't working for me - objects are closer than they appear but I have no idea how much closer. If you notice on several of my passes I'm perfectly clear (in hindsight) but pinch off the corner anyway because I can't tell whether I'm really clear or if I'm about to chop somebody's nose off. Thinking about trying these - http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IPRS&Product_Code=L22548-9&Category_Code=

[AllZWay]

Something that has caught my attention viewing other people's vids is how many of you guys runs with your visors up (Sam, Eddie, Casey, JP, DF etc).

I know that for myself, one too many times during a middle of an autocross run, a spec of dust would get in my eye making for a not fun next few seconds. I can see not putting it down if you wear glasses (or sunglasses), or putting it 90% closed to keep some air circulating. I even went ahead and got a darkend visor to encourage myself to run with it down. Just my random Wednesday thoughts.

Yep... I have to have air circulation to my face or I get a claustrophobic feeling. I know it isn't the smartest thing, but I just don't feel comfortable with it closed for that long of a race. When I raced dirt, I did have to keep it down. You had to in order to see and we had no windshield to protect from dirt clods flying at you at very high rates of speed, but a race was much shorter too. However, during every caution I would still flip it up to breathe. It is wierd I know, but just one of my many quirks. :o

I have had a few specs of dirt get into my eyes, but I usually just fight through it until the race is over or rub them on a long straight.

[marshall_mosty]

Something that has caught my attention viewing other people's vids is how many of you guys runs with your visors up (Sam, Eddie, Casey, JP, DF etc).

I have heard that the force of any impact that "may" result in fire will create enough rotational intertia in the visor that it will automatically close.

[Mrs. Crumpacker]

I have heard that the force of any impact that "may" result in fire will create enough rotational intertia in the visor that it will automatically close.

yeah, what he said... that's why my visor is open.

-Sam (didn't realize D was signed in)

[Rob Liebbe]

I have heard that the force of any impact that "may" result in fire will create enough rotational intertia in the visor that it will automatically close.

Depends on which way the force is coming from. What if you back into a wall with the fuel tank leading the way?

[Cody Powell]

I have heard that the force of any impact that "may" result in fire will create enough rotational intertia in the visor that it will automatically close.

I actually tape mine open, I hate when it falls down.

[kbrewmr2]

I have heard that the force of any impact that "may" result in fire will create enough rotational intertia in the visor that it will automatically close.
Sometimes you can get a big effin fire with no impact - have you seen the Tage Evanson video?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upxA22rMvxQ

[HoustonNW]

I started putting mine down when I saw this pic in a Grassroots Motorsports article.

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/media/img/articles/helmet_web.jpg?js&js&keepThis=true&TB_iframe=false&height=400&width=700

[marshall_mosty]

Sometimes you can get a big effin fire with no impact - have you seen the Tage Evanson video?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upxA22rMvxQ

Okay... Call me converted...

So, do you guys just put anti-fog on the inside of the visor?

[Alien]

I havn't used or really needed any anti-fog stuff with my old helmet, but went ahead and got some with the new helmet (debuted at Hallett). I always left it just barely cracked open at the bottom before on muggy days. My new helmets visor came with an anti-fog insert to put on it. I'm not sure if I just don't have it on 100% where it needs to be, but now the helmet won't latch closed.

(Sorry to start this hijack, wasn't the intent, but maybe a mod can be split off onto it's own thread?)

[Adam Ginsberg]

I know... my writeups won't be Ginsberg Production Co. quality, but at least I will have something to shoot for. :)

Hey, it's more than what's been published over the past few years. ;)


First 10 minutes of Race 4...
http://vimeo.com/25441290

Nice video. Mitch is right - you need some spacers to move the wheel closer to you.

Something else I noticed - nearly all of the drivers perform 2 downshifts going into Bus Stop - 4th to 3rd, then 3rd to 2nd. Have any of you tried downshifting from 4th directly to 2nd? FWIW, I did the same thing at Mid-Ohio - downshifting from 5th to 3rd heading towards China Beach.

Once I learned to do that several years ago, it made a distinct difference.

[marshall_mosty]

Hey, it's more than what's been published over the past few years. ;)

I wanted to get something out and the immediate vacation I took after the race didn't help my promptness...

[edrock96GT]

Something else I noticed - nearly all of the drivers perform 2 downshifts going into Bus Stop - 4th to 3rd, then 3rd to 2nd. Have any of you tried downshifting from 4th directly to 2nd? FWIW, I did the same thing at Mid-Ohio - downshifting from 5th to 3rd heading towards China Beach.

Once I learned to do that several years ago, it made a distinct difference.

Once I figured out that I need 2nd for the bus stop, I started going straight to 2nd from 4th. Never bothered with 3rd. The net might be in the way but I think you can see it in my videos.

[Rob Liebbe]

Sometimes you can get a big effin fire with no impact - have you seen the Tage Evanson video?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upxA22rMvxQ

What's interesting about that video is how the fire moved from outside the car to inside the car throught the non-existent rear window and how he jumps out of the still moving car which almost pins him against the track wall.

Oh. and that's one hell of a fast Honda.


My new helmet will have a visor.

[mitchntx]

What's interesting about that video is how the fire moved from outside the car to inside the car throught the non-existent rear window and how he jumps out of the still moving car which almost pins him against the track wall.

Oh. and that's one hell of a fast Honda.


My new helmet will have a visor.

I'm no expert and I'm not disputing the fact that a visor will protect you from 1400* flames and replace it with 600* molten plastic nor am I advocating a rear window of some sort ... I am suggesting that everyone purchase a $69 set of basic hand tools and tighten your freaking bell housing bolts.

[Crumpacker]

Once I figured out that I need 2nd for the bus stop, I started going straight to 2nd from 4th. Never bothered with 3rd. The net might be in the way but I think you can see it in my videos.

I did the 4-2 last year and blew up clutches, I rowed through 3rd this year and life was all good.

[edrock96GT]

I'm no expert and I'm not disputing the fact that a visor will protect you from 1400* flames and replace it with 600* molten plastic nor am I advocating a rear window of some sort ... I am suggesting that everyone purchase a $69 set of basic hand tools and tighten your freaking bell housing bolts.

What he said. :D Solid motor mounts FTW. I think the moral of that story is don't race a Civic hatchback, if you do...keep the glass in it!

The CCR does say that you need some form of eye protection though. I like my visor up and wear ballistic rated sunglasses (Oakleys). As for fire, I got over the fear of burning in a vehicle some 2 tours ago. :p

I even spray the inside of the car with gas...just for fun...

[Casey_SS]

All the cool kids are doing it these days :p

J/K - that looks like a file photo from a special version of the 'ol "Death on the Highways" video for road racers. Glad your air filter wasn't in the old location....that Murphy can be a pretty mean SOB.

[edrock96GT]

Nah that would have just made it run rich...heaven forbid it give me a few extra HP. :D

[Cody Powell]

I'm no expert and I'm not disputing the fact that a visor will protect you from 1400* flames and replace it with 600* molten plastic nor am I advocating a rear window of some sort ... I am suggesting that everyone purchase a $69 set of basic hand tools and tighten your freaking bell housing bolts.

Dude, you are quite possibly one of the funniest people I know! I peed my pants when I read this!

[HoustonNW]

The CCR does say that you need some form of eye protection though. I like my visor up and wear ballistic rated sunglasses (Oakleys). As for fire, I got over the fear of burning in a vehicle some 2 tours ago. :p

I thought that eye protection was only for open cockpits:


15.17.5 Eye and Face protection
A full-face helmet with an impact resistant face shield is required in “open” cars (FFR,
sports racers, and formula cars) and highly recommended for all vehicles. Eye
protection is required. Face shields, safety glasses, or goggles all made of impact
resistant material are permitted as “eye protection.” However, the choice of eye
protection used, and the responsibility for any failure, belongs to the driver

You are correct. Face shields are required for open cockpit cars, "eye protection" is required for all.


As for fire, I got over the fear of burning in a vehicle some 2 tours ago.

Made me laugh, but I hope you don't get tired of people thanking you for your service.

[marshall_mosty]

Okay, so I'm 2 weeks late to the party, but just tried my hand at a cut rate editing job of R4 (2 1/2 min worth)...

http://vimeo.com/25612931