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congrads again to James E

Last post 08-26-2008, 10:49 PM by BUDSKi. 15 replies.
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  •  08-21-2008, 2:02 PM 317160

    congrads again to James E

    seems that STi is more of a beast now!

    Overall and Unlimited Class Champion
    Luke Russell / Top Speed Subaru Imprezza Brighton / 1:30.503

    Modified Class Champion
    James Elterman / Takata Subaru STI / 1:33.536 <----- new modified track record!

    Street Class Champion
    Rich Johnston / DTMotorsports Mitsubishi Evo / 1:38.503


    -James "Budski" Schmidt
    '99 Subaru GC8 Impreza
    old school RS crew
    #20 STS
  •  08-21-2008, 4:12 PM 317199 in reply to 317160

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Congrats!  Great Performance!
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  •  08-21-2008, 6:01 PM 317228 in reply to 317160

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Congrats James!  All the Scion guys were just blown away!

     

    On that note, oh no! The PTuning tC! Crying

     


    #12 STS 2007 Scion tC
    #24 ITS/DSP 1991 Nissan 240SX
  •  08-21-2008, 6:13 PM 317229 in reply to 317228

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Nicely Done Yes

    Next stop.... World Challenge? Hmm


    Bryan S.
    Autocross semi-sabbitical 2008
    '91 Miata (STS2 for 09?)
    Co-Course Chief
    Novice Autocross School Chairman
  •  08-21-2008, 11:48 PM 317309 in reply to 317228

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Chris D:

    On that note, oh no! The PTuning tC! Crying

     

     

    They are already tearing into it so it will be ready for the next event! 


    -James "Budski" Schmidt
    '99 Subaru GC8 Impreza
    old school RS crew
    #20 STS
  •  08-22-2008, 2:54 AM 317321 in reply to 317309

    Re: congrads again to James E

     From the Time Attack Blog:

    "No overall records today, but we did have a new Modified Class Record!  James Elterman was able to set that this weekend in the Takata Subaru STI with an impressive 1:33.536 lap in the first session today.  What makes that most remarkable is that its under 5 seconds from the overall lap record, and just 3 seconds slower than the time that took the overall championship this weekend at the Shenandoah Circuit at Summit Point Motorsports Park.  James was also able to outrun all the other modified cars by at least 2 seconds, really putting him in a class by himself."

    Your class winners:

    Overall and Unlimited Class Champion
    Luke Russell / Top Speed Subaru Imprezza Brighton / 1:30.503

    James Elterman Class Champion
    James Elterman / Takata Subaru STI / 1:33.536

    Street Class Champion
    Rich Johnston / DTMotorsports Mitsubishi Evo / 1:38.503

    Also, looking at the season points, he's currently in 3rd in Modified overall, which is a huge, huge deal!  Go James!

     

     

     

     

    PTuning tC Before...

     

    And after...

     


     

    BUDSKi:
    They are already tearing into it so it will be ready for the next event! 

    It's already on a frame machine.  There were some doubts initially, but Ross from PTuning has said that they "don't share well with others" and really want to win the FWD Mod championship, so they're gonna really try to have it done by VIR.

    What I'd like to know is if James is going to be at the new event they're sandwiching in that's in New Jersey?


    #12 STS 2007 Scion tC
    #24 ITS/DSP 1991 Nissan 240SX
  •  08-22-2008, 6:03 PM 317446 in reply to 317321

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Thanks guys!  Actually that win moved me up into 2nd place, with 85 points total.  MFQ Motorsports has 90 points.  The New Jersey event is a non-points event, so that means the Modified AWD National Champion will be determined at the finale at VIR this October.  No word yet on if MFQ is going to make the haul out from California or not.

    Regarding New Jersey, the event is on the same weekend as NASA Nationals.  I've pretty well talked myself into doing both events, so it is going to be a crazy 4 days solid of racing.  2 days in Ohio, the next 2 days in New Jersey.  I'm just hoping my truck can hang in there for the miles.  On the way home from Summit Point I suffered a failed wheel bearing and had to stop in New Castle, Indiana overnight to get it repaired.  With 233K miles on the clock, the tow vehicle is starting to act it's age. 

    The PTuning Scion should be repaired in time for the finale at VIR.  The guys at PTuning are motivated.  I was talking to them earlier today.  I also have footage of the wreck that I shot myself.  I'll be posting it to YouTube as soon as I get a chance to edit it.

    Did someone mention World Challenge?  I'd love to.  Where do I sign?

    Somewhat related, here is some video from Road Atlanta which was the weekend before Summit Point.
     


    James Elterman
    Takata Time Attack > TakataTimeAttack.com
    Redline Time Attack , Super Lap Battle , NASA Time Trial, SCCA PDX
  •  08-23-2008, 1:06 AM 317518 in reply to 317446

    Re: congrads again to James E

    It's a non-points event, but it IS a cash prize event. Stick out tongue

    Didn't an IndyCar truck catch fire and burn abour 10 million dollars worth of stuff because of a failed wheel bearing? 


    #12 STS 2007 Scion tC
    #24 ITS/DSP 1991 Nissan 240SX
  •  08-23-2008, 11:12 AM 317546 in reply to 317518

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Penske's trailer caught fire, not the truck.
    2002 Mercedes C230k, retired, 2005 Nationals STU DFL

    1969 Beach Solo Vee and 1985 Lynx B Solo Vee
  •  08-23-2008, 11:25 AM 317550 in reply to 317446

    Re: congrads again to James E

    JamesE:



    Did someone mention World Challenge?  I'd love to.  Where do I sign?


     

     

     

    Something tells me they might want to see some actual W2W experience (and an enormous wallet) buddy Stick out tongue


    Nick Jackson
    04 S2000 - BHP Brakes
    71 240z w/some stuff
  •  08-23-2008, 12:45 PM 317559 in reply to 317546

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Lynn:
    Penske's trailer caught fire, not the truck.

    That's right.  More money was lost in that trailer fire than I'll probably see in 20 years. Tongue Tied  You'd think with as many mechanics as Penske has, they'd have one that could keep their trailers from catching fire.


    #12 STS 2007 Scion tC
    #24 ITS/DSP 1991 Nissan 240SX
  •  08-25-2008, 12:48 AM 317706 in reply to 317550

    Re: congrads again to James E

    SerNick:
     

    Something tells me they might want to see some actual W2W experience (and an enormous wallet) buddy Stick out tongue

    W2W experience is coming next year.  Wink 


    James Elterman
    Takata Time Attack > TakataTimeAttack.com
    Redline Time Attack , Super Lap Battle , NASA Time Trial, SCCA PDX
  •  08-25-2008, 2:11 PM 317818 in reply to 317706

    Re: congrads again to James E

    JamesE:
    SerNick:
     

    Something tells me they might want to see some actual W2W experience (and an enormous wallet) buddy Stick out tongue

    W2W experience is coming next year.  Wink 

    Forza doesn't count, James!  Wink


    Jianxiong Song
    1996 BMW M3 - #1 STU
  •  08-25-2008, 3:08 PM 317836 in reply to 317706

    Re: congrads again to James E

    Sweet! Assuming you aren't going to drop the STi - are we going to see you in ITE?

    Nick Jackson
    04 S2000 - BHP Brakes
    71 240z w/some stuff
  •  08-25-2008, 3:54 PM 317842 in reply to 317836

    Re: congrads again to James E

    No firm plans yet.  I'm sticking with Redline Time Attack for the foreseeable future, but they are adding a wheel to wheel component, so I need to get a comp license.  I would love to get my license with the SCCA at Gateway this spring.

    James Elterman
    Takata Time Attack > TakataTimeAttack.com
    Redline Time Attack , Super Lap Battle , NASA Time Trial, SCCA PDX
  •  08-26-2008, 10:49 PM 318144 in reply to 317842

    Re: congrads again to James E

    when are you coming to autox?! if so I demand a ride along!

    -James "Budski" Schmidt
    '99 Subaru GC8 Impreza
    old school RS crew
    #20 STS
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