Monterey Sports Car Championships-ALMS Car Corral-Mazda/Laguna Seca - Oct. 9-11, 2009

[BATMANs]

I'll be there, but may have to leave early.

That and the fact that there will be 2 others with me, so I'll be parked in the common person lot with the GTO.

 

[NSX GT]

Just came back from Laguna Seca for preview and pratice runs. It was a nice freebie day. Since my car was so low, they let me park in the VIP parking and all access to the crew pit area. Previewed most of the cars out there. Couple of nice Corvettes out there C6R5 / 2010 ZR1 supercharged. Wouldn't mind one of those beautiful babies.

Anyway, here are just a few pics from this afternoon. Don't want to spoil it for you guys.

#49 quiet, but fast.

Volvo spun out and hit the wall 360 on the 3rd lap of practice run.

 

[ChopsJazz]

Nice pics. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[racer-ex]

i'll be there sunday..Bill

 

[Dhalsim]

made a last minute decision to come out tomorrow. Anyone wanna caravan?

 

[dansplan]

For those of you that left early or bopped over to Ichi-Riki for some delicious Japanese food before it all ended (you know who you are), here are the Top 3 of the final ALMS race at Laguna Today. Way to go Acura!! Hope to see at least a few other NSX'ers out there tomorrow. I'll be arriving around 10:30am and staying to the end to see Shad and Kip!

Full race result pdf here: http://www.americanlemans.com/events/current/results/09 Laguna FinalRace.pdf

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca / 2.238 miles​

October 9-11, 2009 / Monterey, California​

ALMS Final Race Report​

Pos
Car
No Class
No
Laps Diff
Best
Time
In
Drivers Lap Status
Total
Time
Class
Pos Make​

1 1 66 P1 de Ferran*/(Pagenaud) 168 -.--- 4:00:51.966 1:13.281 23 Acura ARX 02a Running
2 1 15 P2 Fernandez/(Diaz*) 168 0.662 4:00:52.628 1:13.497 47 Acura ARX-01B Running​

3 2 9 P1 (Brabham*)/Sharp 164 4 Laps 4:01:44.698 1:13.949 92 Acura ARX 02a Running

 

[dansplan]

Sunday schedule

For those that are coming or on the fence, here's Sunday's schedule:


Sunday, October 11

8:30 am - 8:50 am VIP Pace Car Rides
9:00 am - 9:15 am Warm-Up - Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda
9:30 am - 10:30 am Race: SPEED World Challenge Touring - 50 minutes
10:50 am - 12:05 pm Race #2: Patron GT3 Challenge by Yokohama - 1 Hour 15 minutes
12:05 pm - 1:05 pm Lunch
12:15 pm - 12:35 pm Fan Parade Laps
12:35 pm - 12:45 pm Mazda Parade Laps
12:55 pm - 1:15 pm VIP Pace Car Rides
1:15 pm Grid - Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Race: Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda - 50 Minutes
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Race: SPEED World Challenge GT - 50 minutes

 

[BATMANs]

Anyone noticed that it wasn't necessary to procure the tickets with the paddock benefits?

Assuming that this economy will be just as bad for next year, A simply pass will suffice for paddock.............

 

[NSX GT]

I watched the races on Speed channel DVR. So much easier to undertand what's going on with commentary and arial shots. It was an awesome race between# 46 porsche and# 3 corvette at the last min. until the corvette slammed into the wall. I noticed that ALMS Laguna is scheduled earlier in May 2010?

 

[nsx#75]

I had fun on Saturday..dinner with you guys were awesome. I wish I didn't have that drink at Patron's booth. :smile: : -)
Looking forward to track the car w/you guys in Spring. I'm so glad to start new web of network in this area. later

 

[iCEE]

although there was no tent, no food, no parade lap, etc. this year, i think i had a better time. big groups are fun but there's something to be said about the quality you get from small group meets.

my son had a great time also. he enjoyed hanging out with the "NSX guys".

thanks for keeping things pg-13 too. :biggrin:

 

[ChopsJazz]

Yes, it was a really fantastic weekend. Thanks to Chuck for organizing the Realtime paddock tour. (see this thread)

Seeing Kip's car, meeting Shad and the crew and watching Kip's Sunday race was a highlight.

It was good to see acquaintances and to make new friends. Here's a race queen friend I made :wink: and Kip's car.

See you next time.

 

[nsx#75]

Ken, you're such a stud! :biggrin: dude, different girl everyday here is some pict on sunday...got to hang w/my buddy and his lawyer friends. Not as fun as yours. :-(

 

[dansplan]

ALMS Laguna '09 Final Lap GT2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmeyvQcciTQ

 

[nsxnut]

Here's what we missed while dining Saturday eve - not to say we would've had this vantage point of course:

ALMS Laguna '09 Final Lap GT2


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmeyvQcciTQ

Try again... I believe this was the final race on Sunday.
The corvette managed to cross the finish line and take second.

 

[dansplan]

I stand corrected. You were my trackmasters instructor - hope to come out and watch a few friends on 12/18 if you'll be there...


Here's a better link with play by play and post race commentary:

http://www.oneighturbo.com/2009/10/...t2-play-by-play-action-from-laguna-seca-2009/

http://www.oneighturbo.com/2009/10/...l-guest-discuss-the-gt2-last-lap-controversy/

Penalites for both drivers:
http://www.racer.com/Bergmeister-an...ation-for-last-lap-ALMS-wreck/article/152119/