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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Photo Gallery => Topic started by: psmith on October 11, 2008, 23:04:35

Title: Starfest Autocross
Post by: psmith on October 11, 2008, 23:04:35

Here are some pictures from the Starfest Autocross at Thunderhill Race Track.  I had a blast and the car held up fine.  I think the kickdown switch saw more use than it's seen in years!

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/2008101205858_OnDeck.JPG)

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/200810121643_IntheTurn.JPG)

(http://www.sl113.org/forums/uploaded/psmith/20081012110_Hairpin.JPG)

Here's a link to more pictures http://picasaweb.google.com/pbsmith9/Starfest08#

Thanks to Frank and Mary Alice Cozza and Pete Lesler for encouragement and advice!

Title: Re: Starfest Autocross
Post by: J. Huber on October 13, 2008, 12:12:23

Way to go Pete! Looks like a lot of fun. Car looks good too!

Title: Re: Starfest Autocross
Post by: mdsalemi on October 14, 2008, 07:39:11

Hmmm...in years past, canvas tops up or down were not allowed in the autocross.  Had to have the hardtop on.  Gave me a great excuse not to wear out those Cokers.  ;)

Title: Re: Starfest Autocross
Post by: Douglas on October 14, 2008, 08:00:31

Autocross? Here in NY, we call that driving in Manhattan.  :)

It never ceases to amaze me how much headroom Pagodas have. Even with a helmet and the soft top up instead of the hardtop, you've got plenty of headroom to spare.

In any event, it looks like a lot of fun. Nice to see a clean one being driven hard and enjoyed.

(And just having that special sticker I see in the windshield must improve your time by at least a second or two.)  :D

Title: Re: Starfest Autocross
Post by: psmith on October 14, 2008, 18:38:59

OK...true confession time.

They do have a rule about hardtops or roll bars, but decided it was ok for autocross, but I couldn't (and wouldn't) run on the high speed track without the hardtop.

And also, I'm vertically challenged, so I always have a lot of headroom    :oops: