HPDE at TWS Mar. 5-6, 2005 Pictures

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Let’s start with British cars: Lotus
 

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Some more British cars: Mini (well, it’s somewhat British) and a beautiful Vanquish!
 

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360 Challenge Stradale in very cool blue (I forgot the exact name), GT40, and fellow Austinite’s M5:
 

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Instructors’ NSXs:
 

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My very dirtie (:redface:) NSX:
 

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Those are some awesome pics ojas. Man, you are truely talented. Yeah the 360 CS looked :eek: :eek: :eek: , and that Vanquish- HOLY COW. Well those cows definetly gave up some skin for a good cause :biggrin:

Good seeing you last wknd. btw, I like your Acura symbol. Btw, I am at MSR in April and TWS the 1st wknd in May(through TWS Motorsports club, not TDE).

I didn't take too many pics, but I will post some later.
 
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This is one brave person. Especially after Ford has put a stop sale/request return recall on ALL GTs for the front right control arm that has snapped under higher speed driving. They put out the order for customers to contact their dealer and to NOT DRIVE THE CAR until they develop a better casting process for the control arm. That's aweful. People waited years to get their car, payed way over MSRP for them, and just a couple months later Ford tells them that they can't drive it for the safety of their life.

Built Ford Tough. :rolleyes:
 
It's been a hard decision, but I really need something with back seats so I intend to pick up a 4 seater that I can still track and I'm going to start shopping for an Ariel Atom as a track only fun car. I have no doubt that I will re-enter the NSX fold in the future, because nothing I have ever owned has given me the overall pleasure of the NSX.

S.L.
 
Thanks, Ojas for the photos. Yes, I'm already thinking along those lines (evil laugh). And Dave, the Loti were not really even in a class with the X's I was the instructor in the red Espirit and found it to resemble a well built kit car. It may be ultimately faster in a drag race, but round the track it is held back by 80's supercar foibles. The turbo boost usually broke the rear tires loose just when you didn't need that to happen. I never did get quite used to the shifter either. If there are any Espirit lovers reading this, I don't mean to take away from your charm with the car - everyone is entitled to that, but I don't think the Lotus would ever keep up with the NSX on a road course.

S.L.
 
SL. You are the man! Sad to see your NSX is being sold! Best of luck in the future and make sure to still visit us here.

Dave
 
Thanks! First, I have to get my faithful steed sold. Then in perhaps another year or so, I'll be in a position to get another.

S.L.
 
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