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Videos at the gc500

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2024/11/09
01:49 UTC

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Anyone know of any good / comfortable FIA approved 6 point harnesses? Preferably HANS compatible.

I'm trying to find a good six point harness to put in my Sxs for racing, because I don't feel comfortable with a standard seatbelt when I'm going ~35-40mph+ through the trees and its not something they'd allow on the track. I've been looking and I'm leaning towards a cam locking 6 point 3"/2" FIA approved Zamp Harness (I'm not sure if its HANS compatible), but I wanted to know if anyone has experience with one or can recommend a good harness that is HANS compatible? I've had a cheap Simpson 5point in the past for my hobby trail kart but I want something more serious now that I'm operating at higher speeds. Also do you think a camlock will be okay with all the dirt and mud?

This is the Zamp harness I've been looking at: https://www.zamp-racing.com/HARN03F003

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2024/11/07
22:39 UTC

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What are some successful moves that ended in wrecks? (NASCAR preferred)

To be more specific not straight up dumping people but them attempting a pass only for it to end in a crash right after. Here's some examples!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXHn7NH-mMs&pp=ygUbbmFzaHZpbGxlIHRydWNrcyBjcmFzaCAyMDIy 2022 Trucks Nashville when Majeski made 4 wide and wrecked everyone else being the perfect example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYOTDF_FO7I 2011 Cup Charlotte when Tony Stewart put Biffle in the wall in the middle of the race.

Now some classic examples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOzXSMFcPP8&pp=ygUSMjAwOSBhbGwtc3RhciByYWNl Newman's 3 wide move at the All-Star race that ended with Gordon spinning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgAqdhWoUmQ&pp=ygUUZGVubnkgaGFtbGluIHBvY29ubyA%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0GmZNPd_Bw&pp=ygUUZGVubnkgaGFtbGluIHBvY29ubyA%3D Hamlin forcing people into the wall to win at Pocono (insert doof meme here)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Hq4tMzADU&pp=ygUXdG9kZCBib2RpbmUgZGFybGluZ3RvbiA%3D And that crazy finish between Bodine and McMurray in 03 Busch.

Now I'd love nothing more than to hear your answers with links to the incident being much preferred!

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2024/11/07
14:36 UTC

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The track I work at has a car class/series called "xtremes" and it's just nissan sentras. it's the only track in the entire world to have a nissan sentra only class.

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2024/11/07
01:09 UTC

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Tested the OMSE Supercar Lite in Sweden - Fun little car

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2024/11/05
22:22 UTC

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Freedom Factory

What’s everyone’s thoughts of the place up to now?

Personally - After a recent visit I left feeling threatened by all the residential development nearby. The place seems to be under extreme pressure from the local county.

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2024/11/05
21:05 UTC

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One of the roughest tracks I’ve been on

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2024/11/03
20:16 UTC

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Question

What is this little black nob called.

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2024/11/03
16:53 UTC

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WILD Racing At Beckley! 2024 Compact Clash

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2024/11/03
03:47 UTC

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this seams to cheap to be safe. any one have any experience with this?

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2024/11/02
14:28 UTC

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World Short Track Championship | Night #2 Features | November 1, 2024 | HIGHLIGHTS

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2024/11/02
02:15 UTC

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Why aren’t there more Asian race car drivers?

Can anyone give me a valid reason why there aren’t more Asian race car drivers??

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2024/11/02
01:29 UTC

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2017 U.S Diesel Trucking Nationals, Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, En...

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2024/11/01
00:55 UTC

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Who is the signature?

Found this hat second hand. Anybody recognize the signature?

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2024/10/31
17:02 UTC

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2JZ

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2024/10/31
06:30 UTC

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What are some of the most chaotic non endurance races from the Rolex Sports Cars Series and the American Le Mans Series?

NASCAR season will be over soon and I need something to watch during the off-season. What are the most chaotic non endurance races from the Rolex Sports Cars Series and the American Le Mans Series? By non endurance, I mean nothing more than 4 hours

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2024/10/30
16:49 UTC

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What contributes to an 'optimal turn'?

Hi,

I'm currently doing a project in which I analyse two turns on a particular track (undisclosed). Since I only have access to these two turns (Turns 1 and 2), the scope of my project is to find out what makes the 'optimal turn' in this stretch of track. I don't have much of an F1 knowledge so I thought this would be a good challenge to tackle.

So far I have access to features such as 'key moments' which let me know at which points of the stretch certain events happened (for example, a driver may brake for the first time at point X 200 metres between turns 1 and 2). I also have 'info moments' which let me know things like the distance of the car from the edge of the tracks (left and right), car position using xy coordinates, the amount of braking and throttling that occurred and such.

I've been trying to 'think outside the box' with this project. I've considered adding a 'drift' variable, which I will create using factors such as the steering wheel and car position when exiting a turn, just to see if it has an impact on reducing the time taken to navigate that turn.

Aside from this, I'm struggling to link factors together to reveal insights about what could make a good turn. There are obvious things like the position in which a driver brakes and seeing whether that influences turn time, but I want to hear from the community here about observations you've made that may be a bit more unique and niche when it comes to influencing a car's time during a turn.

Oh and we don't have access to driver information so personal statistics about the driver themselves can't be used (e.g. driver weight, height).

Thanks!

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2024/10/30
06:47 UTC

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IMSA: Win the Weekend Presented by Michelin | Season 2 Finale | Motul Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta

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2024/10/29
02:56 UTC

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Driveshaft considerations

I’m considering a carbon fiber driveshaft. The short list is Q1A or FastShafts. The FastShafts is about $300 cheaper. I’ll admit the Q1A looks, better from the photos I’ve seen. Is there a reason to avoid either brand?

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2024/10/29
01:21 UTC

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