Ice Racing - Fun Day/Practice

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Today was a great day up in Georgetown. At one point it nearly touched 40 degrees!!! Tech was quick and I was on the ice in no time. There were 3 tracks set up and the wait time was minimal. Big oval, dog bone and the sock. (really liked the sock) I couldn't tell you how many laps I ran, but I went through 1/4 tank of gas on the ice alone... There were a lot of Subies out there. They mostly handed me my butt on a platter. Still fun...:) Tinkered around with different tire pressures, then met up with PovertyByJeep. (Mike) Going around the track in a studs class Jeep is a blast! After hitching a ride I went back to running in the JK. Unfortunately, I ended up letting too much air out of the tires - not enough control to make good runs. Before I headed out for the day Mike let me take his Jeep out for some laps. Total rush!!! It's something I've been wanting to do for about 5 years now. When things pick back up and I do a little more convincing maybe mama will let papa get another Jeep to go out and play on the ice - I better not push my luck...lol It was nice meeting you and your wife today Mike - thanks a million for letting me get a taste of the studs class!!! :bow:

some pics...

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The lady in the green Subie was killin' it out there - very hard to beat!!!

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PUNK.... I wasn't there. Looks like a good time!

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Punk???? I see how it's gottsta be Smalls - Lol... The next practice day is Friday, February 27th - I still have that stack o' passes. Or, maybe I can con some of the Front Rangers into coming up on a Sunday to race??? ;)

[Funrover]

I am busy sunday... I will try in Feb but no promises

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I took a few more pics yesterday at the races. One of the competition Jeeps went over - something I've never witnessed before. I also have some pics of the AWD cars tearing around the ice.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2021.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2032.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2033.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2036.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2076.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/IceRaces2078.jpg

for all pics---> http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c174/SteveChabala/IceRacing1-31-09/

[Funrover]

N"ICE" I really hope I can make the next run!

[4Runninfun]

subies are hard to beat. whenever i drive our '00 outback in bad weather, it's just disappointing. their traction control is really amazing. it's hard to make it slide. just to make it fishtail is a challenge.

[Pathrat]

I like the black and whites, really cool shots.

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I like the black and whites, really cool shots.

Thanks! I want to do more B&W now since I have a new digi cam. The old one was a slow POS. I really enjoyed shooting B&W 35 mm when I was in college, but I don't see myself going back to that format. So much easier with today's camera technology...

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Thanks! I want to do more B&W now since I have a new digi cam. The old one was a slow POS. I really enjoyed shooting B&W 35 mm when I was in college, but I don't see myself going back to that format. So much easier with today's camera technology...

kind of off-topic- I get to buy a new lens. My 'daily driver' one bit the dust. I could take some hints from you on the technical details of the operation of the camera, I think. What did you end up getting.