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Cars in the Park – Muscle Car Day

Jim — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 01:15:42 +0000

One of my favorites. A 1969 Camero SS Convertible

Cars in the Park – Italian Day

Cars in the Park – Italian Day

Jim — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:09:56 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. — In celebration of The Allure of the Automobile, the Portland Art Museum will welcome local car clubs to the Park Blocks. Enjoy the exhibition in the Museum galleries and then take a stroll along Park Avenue where local car enthusiasts will show off their vehicles all summer long. Cars in the Park is free and will take place Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

From http://portlandartmuseum.org/about/news/releases/Cars-in-the-Park-Celebrates-Exhibition/

I’ve entered the Elan for the British Car day.

More Trackday Pictures

Jim — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:57:46 +0000

Today was 127 miles on track at 9mpg. Fun

Trackday!

Jim — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:39:53 +0000

My first trackday of the year and the weather cooperated. A very fun day was had by all. Related posts: First trackday Brookings, Or Project 52 Update Related posts:

It's on the way! – Arrival

Jim — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:45:07 +0000

Unibrain (Overland)
Ordered: August 30th
Status: D1 09-16-2010
Built – Pending Inspection (I) 10-05-2010 09:36 PM EDT Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
In Bay At Facility 10-05-2010 10:42 PM EDT Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
Staged For Shipment 10-05-2010 10:44 PM EDT Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
Plant Release (KZ) 10-05-2010 11:25 PM EDT Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
In Bay At Facility 10-06-2010 06:37 AM EDT Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
Railcar Released 10-07-2010 09:46 AM CDT On Railcar – Detroit Jefferson Assembly, MI
Train Departure 10/08/2010 11:06 AM EDT On Railcar – Trenton, MI
Train Departure 10/08/2010 06:40 PM EDT On Railcar – Air Line Junction, OH
Train Departure 10/09/2010 01:58 AM EDT On Railcar – Mishawaka, IN
Interchange Received 10/09/2010 04:03 AM EDT On Railcar – Gibson, IN
Train Departure 10/12/2010 05:42 AM EDT On Railcar – Clinton, IA
Hold Released 10/12/2010 09:37 AM EDT N/A
Train Departure 10/12/2010 12:53 PM EDT On Railcar – Boone, IA
Railcar Departed 10-12-2010 06:27 PM CDT On Railcar – Fremont, NE
Train Departure 10/12/2010 10:17 PM EDT On Railcar – Grand Island, NE
Train Arrival 10/13/2010 06:27 PM EDT On Railcar – Cheyenne, WY
Train Departure 10/14/2010 09:38 PM EDT On Railcar – Cheyenne, WY
Train Departure 10/15/2010 05:12 AM EDT On Railcar – Green River, WY
Train Departure 10/15/2010 12:10 PM EDT On Railcar – Pocatello, ID
Train Departure 10/15/2010 06:34 PM EDT On Railcar – Nampa, ID
Train Departure 10/16/2010 01:39 AM EDT On Railcar – LA Grande, OR
Train Arrival 10/16/2010 07:11 AM EDT On Railcar – Hinkle, OR
Train Arrival 10/16/2010 07:11 AM EDT On Railcar – Hinkle, OR
Train Departure 10/17/2010 03:14 AM EDT On Railcar – Hinkle, OR
Train Arrival 10/17/2010 02:20 PM EDT On Railcar – Barnes Yard, OR
Unloaded From Railcar 10/18/2010 09:23 AM PDT Barnes Yard, OR
Ramp Inventory 10/18/2010 11:41 AM PDT Barnes Yard, OR
Gate Exit from Facility 10/20/2010 01:30 PM EDT Barnes Yard, OR
Vehicle Delivered to Dealer 10/20/2010 11:00 AM PDT
Estimated delivery: 10-20-2010

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Porsche Train

Jim — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:17:01 +0000

I recently purchased a GoPro Hero HD for using at trackdays. The camera is compact and has a bunch of mounts. For fun, I mounted the camera next to the license plate on the Cayman and came up with this video:

First trackday

Jim — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:34:05 +0000

First trackday and first session. Fun car but I will need another set of tires.

A change in the lineup

Jim — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:04:54 +0000

Today I sold the Lotus Elise and bought a Porsche Cayman S. The Elise was a lot of fun.

How to Prepare for a Track Day – Oregon Style

Nadya — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:23:27 +0000

T-7

Start obsessively checking the weather forecast.

T-6

Check weather forecast.

Spend 4 hours in garage listening to classic rock and tightening bolts.

T-5

Check weather forecast. Say loudly that long range weather forecasts are meaningless.

Tell wife not to plan anything for the week because you have a track day on Friday

T-4

Check weather forecast. Swear. Tell wife to apply for transfer to Colorado.

T-3

Check weather forecast from three providers. Disregard two unfavorable forecasts.

Mention casually to wife you’ll need to take lunch on Track Day. Just PB&J and carrots.

T-2

Do not check weather forecast. Declare that meteorology isn’t a real science.

Spend evening in garage listening to modern rock and rotating tires.

Mention to wife that you’ll need some fruit for your lunch. And something to drink.

T-1

Check weather forecast. Submit yourself to the will of weather gods and ask them humbly to favor you.

Lay out hydration strategy and purchase 36 gallons of beverages.

Mention to wife that you’ll need something salty with lunch, “like Pringles.”

Eat a light, balanced supper of protein, starch and ice cream.

Track Day

Get up ten minutes before alarm goes off.

Feign surprise when your wife gets up to make you lunch. Pretend you meant to do it all along.

Feign surprise when only 10% of hydration strategy fits in trunk.

Give wife wedding ring. Tell her “it’s safer to drive without a ring.” Do not mention hot track groupies.

Pack car. Fidget. Pace. Pretend to talk to your wife. Watch clock.

Leave half an hour before you meant to.

Enjoy.

In Which I Become a Car Nut

Nadya — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:46:49 +0000

Today for a few hours the three sweetest words in the English language were “End Speed Zone.” I drove the Elise on the open road for the first time today. After an hour I was hot, sweaty, acutely aware that the car had not been designed for someone with Rubenesque hips, and had to pee. I didn’t want to stop; I was having too much fun. Related posts: First Trackday Related posts:

First Trackday