Stuart, I'm in downtown Austin. When are you planning on being in town? There's a little meet & greet at the local dealer on Thursday with TRG if you're available.

 

I don't arrive until late Thursday. Just had an email off someone else who's interested in meeting at the track, will put them in touch with fbiguy who I think is going to co-ordinate something at the track.

 

I am still scrambling a bit to get arrangements for myself but the kind of information yet to be determined doesn't seem too daunting.

I will share what I plan on doing and adjust to whatever the group wants to do. It looks like it's a wash to get the weekend pass as opposed to individual day passes, especially since it appears that it includes grandstand access. With the recent wet weather, it might also be worth it to not have to spend much time on the grassy hills.

I figured I would wait to hear back from others before signing up for parking in the Car Corral, even though I am tempted just to get in on that parade lap.

Anyone who wants to be included in joining up can PM me and I can provide my e-mail address and phone number.

Hopefully I can nail down some more details before the weekend, like.... which part of Lot A to look for everyone to park next to...what seating section to meet in once we are there...what meals would everyone like to group up for and where to go...and the icing on the cake would be joining Stuart for a trip to see the team.

Stay tuned and I will do my best!

Kevin

 

Just a quick update since I just got off the phone with the nice people at the track. Since it's a general admission event, everyone will have access to the grandstands. I will start out in section 118 and move as we join up with everyone else. I missed out on joining the car corral, so I will try to find a spot toward the back of the lot (closer to 812) in case everyone wants to park up close.

Hope to see everyone out there!

 

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All set for live broadcast tomorrow. The LG Motorsports GT4 is running well and looks to be in the hunt.

Hope to post some live updates to our Facebook & Instagram feeds tomorrow. For those who are attending, give me a call, I'm going to try and get some passes to get you into the paddock and check out the cars if I can.

 

It was a great day at COTA. It was a pleasure meeting you Stuart and Kevin. Thanks again Stuart for the tour in the paddock area. I felt like a kid in a candy store today. I am looking forward to tomorrow.

-Au Nguyen

 

Thanks guys, was great to meet all of you today. Think there were 6 Aston Owners in total that I got to connect with.

The race was an uphill battle today. Car stalled on the starting grid, Lou fought back through the pack from 20th to 10th, and was still making up ground but had to come in to check a warning light that turned out to be erroneous.

Was then booked for speeding in the pitlane (we're not sure about that one!!?) and had to serve a drive through.

But the car ran well, laptimes were good and still learning more about how to make them go that little bit quicker.

Tomorrow's forecast is a little iffy, could be interesting!!!

 

Report from Sunday:

Was a wet race, so WC elected to run a rolling start. Lou started in 12th Position based on finish placing from Race 1.

The race started cleanly, tons of spray and everyone arrives at turn 1 at COTA at seemingly the same time. But all got round cleanly.

We were moving up through the field and making ground nicely when one of the Camaros spun and rejoined the track behind us. In an overambitious attempt to get past, he dove down the inside at quite some speed differential and struck the Left Front wheel, breaking the tie rod.

The crew worked hard to get it changed, but the inner section wouldn't come loose. Lou was classified 18th at the end, but scored some points for running.

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Sorry about that outcome! Better luck at the next one!

 

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

 

No matter the position, the car looks amazing

I will be going to the Long Beach GP so I'd like to meet you guys if possible. Will also follow up in the Cali thread

 

I streamed the race though sorry it didn't go the teams way. I'm sure it was great to get the car on the track in helping to be ready for the next event. Pics are great!

I'll be back in Plano the end of next week though not sure if I'll be able to catch the race car in their shop.

Cheers,

Dave

 

Don't worry Dave. I'm sure there will be lots of chances to see the cars.

Also, I met with the AMOC rep for the area, and talked to a few of the guys that turned up and I think we might be putting on a track day in the fall, probably at Motorsports Ranch.

 

Great pictures Stuart! Glad I made it out last weekend to check it out. Good luck on the next race!