Team 949 Racing needs moar Crew!

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10-24-2012, 09:04 AM

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Ryan_G

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When should we expect a response to an email we sent for this event?

When will we know if we are needed?

Just trying to figure out how much time I would have to put plans in place if I need to get out to Cali.

10-24-2012, 04:02 PM

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Thanks for all the inquiries. We're going through all the emails, deciding who can fit into what part of our schedule. We'll try to get feedback to everyone that has contacted us as soon as we can.

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10-24-2012, 08:15 PM

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I set aside vacation time for this specific weekend. I called dibs on the coffee/sandwich maker duty but I have changed brake pads quickly - just not at 500* and not in 2 minutes or less.

I have 2 mutant powers - I can pick up the correct allen/hex key the first time every time (seriously, no idea why or how) and I can stay awake for 40+ hours without losing focus. I'm also from Seattle so the weather sounds great...

10-24-2012, 08:33 PM

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In addition to the pad swap, the mechanical crew has to swap the entire RF suspension, cut away parts of the fender and bumper skin with a sawzall, realign sorta, rig the back up cornering light assembly, zip tie and duct tape the crap out of whats left...

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10-24-2012, 08:56 PM

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I shoulda done this...but I should also finish the paper for my final around then. oh well. I'm sure you'll still be winning next year.

10-25-2012, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by emilio700

If ones idea of a vacation might be huddling in a pit in damp 40* cold at 2am waiting to do a pad swap on glowing hot brakes in under 2 minutes. Then there is the champagne and glory part thats fun too.

What happened to endurance pads and less braking?

10-25-2012, 09:52 AM

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What happened to endurance pads and less braking?

25 hours at race speed?

I think I did 12 lapping days this year and my car probably didn't break 20 hours. Of course there's a reason 949 hasn't asked me to drive for them too...