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It sure sounds like it Adam! I like Mid-Ohio also, but I hate to say the last time I drove it was in 1981. I don't recall the turn numbers, but after the long back straight the second turn, the left, the one that is uphill on entry changing dramatically to downhill at the apex was my favorite.

How do you like the M3 handling and feel?

Good luck finishing out One Lap on top!!

Chuck

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Current stable:
2019 BMW M2 Competition slicktop 6MT
2011 BMW M3 sedan slicktop 6MT
2007 BMW 328i wagon (slushbox for now)
1975 CanAm 125MX2

Well, Adam, got the update done, but since I’m doing this daily recap for three different forums, all you AutocrossForum.com guys and gals get to see it again.

Adam and Peter have obviously been analyzing the point situation and had determined that all they had to do was post decent times in both heats today and they could lock up the class. Of course they have to make it back to South Bend and at least start the skid pad to be sure. So the decision was made that Adam would go out and lay down three consistant laps. Staying out of the tire wall was key today!!

Mid Ohio Sports Car Course was the only track on this years One Lap that Adam had driven. Having done it only a few weeks ago, it was still fresh in his mind. What he told me about the track is that it is Blind Corner Hell. Apparently every complex has at least one blind corner in it with several of them being foot-to-the-floor corners. I’m not exactly sure how the pros do it going as fast as they do!!!

So Adam set out in his early session driving what he said was 8/10ths and ended up with a respectable 14th place finish overall and 2nd in class. Neil Simon (no, not THAT Neil Simon!) decided not to let Adam have all the glory and posted the 12th fastest time of the morning. As we all know, Adam is a competitor. He doesn’t like to lose at ANYTHING. Well, he and Peter started looking at the General Classification and realized that if Adam can pull off another class victory, they could move up in the GC. So what does Adam do??? He goes out and drops tons of time off the morning session and claims the 12th fastest time of the afternoon. Woody Hair, driving the same M Coupe as Neil Simon, could only manage the 18th best time of the session.

So now it is just a simple 250 mile drive back to where it all started. I think the guys are planning on getting a nice dinner, a shower, and a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow Peter will take on the dry skid pad. After that, they have the Awards Banquet and then the long drive home.

It has been a fun adventure for them and I‘ve had a good time writing about it. Hopefully I can take part in the festivities next year!!

Watch this space tomorrow evening for the recap of the days events and the final results.

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Todd Breakey
STS 42 - 1992 Sunburst Miata
Dammit!
"You souldn't play leap frog with a porcupine. You might get hurt." - Eliza

I LOVE THE M3!!! It is a GREAT car and even better thanks to Bimmerworld's work.

We are in South Bend now, with only the skidpad to finish. We have a 35pt lead in class, so things are looking good!

Thanks for following along

adamb

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Adam Breakey
Founder - www.autocrossforum.com
SS 75 Red(isfasterthanyellow) Z06

Ok, I know, I’m a day late on the final recap and results. I’m sorry. I had rally crossing to do. I didn’t do so hot this time, posting one DNF and grabbing several cones. I Just kind of drove like dog doo!! I did have fun though!!

Now for what you came here for. Adam and Peter arrived back in South Bend, Indiana at about 7:00 PM Friday night. Plenty of time for a shower, dinner and a good night’s sleep. The next morning they got out to the Tire Rack site for the final event of One Lap, the Dry Skid Pad. Due to their great performance they got to run towards the end as they ran in reverse order today. Peter was driving the car today and pulled a very impressive 0.984 Gs!!! This was good enough for 2nd place in class. The BMW M Coupe of Woody Hair and Mark Donohue Williams eeked them out with a 0.992 G Run. There were several cars that pulled over 1 G. They were both of the Vipers, a couple of Corvettes, the DaVia Twin Turbo 911, the Ultima GTR, the Rankins Subaru Sti, the Supra, an S2000 and amazingly, one of the SRT-4!! The worse cars on the Dry Skid Pad were the Mustang Shelby GT500 (0.701 G), the Geo Metro (0.681 G), and the Newmar Dutchman RV (0.275 G). The best was the Corcoran Z06 pulling an amazing 1.074 Gs!! Pretty darn impressive considering this was on DOT legal tires!!!

Today’s event solidified the overall results. After almost 4,000 miles of driving, 16 timed track events, and countless meals at convience stores, Adam and Peter finished their One Lap of America adventure in 1st place in SSGT1 Small Bore and 16th place overall!!! Way to go guys!! Congratulations!!!!! First place overall once again went to Mark DaVia and Drew Wikstrom in the Twin Turbo 911. This is their 4th overall win in a row!!

So what did we learn over the past week? Well, reliability is key. While a 1000hp Twin Turbo Viper is wicked cool and a Noble M400 makes a great track car, they just can’t beat a good reliable car. Yes the BMW M3 did have one failure, but it was fixed relatively quick, and if they would have known before hand that it was a weak part, they could have had one in the tool box already.

I really did have a good time writing about this over the past week and I hope you had fun reading it. I REALLY hope to be a participant in One Lap next year, not just the communications person.

For the overall, class and event results go to www.onelapofamerica.com.

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Todd Breakey
STS 42 - 1992 Sunburst Miata
Dammit!
"You souldn't play leap frog with a porcupine. You might get hurt." - Eliza

I definitely enjoyed reading it. Thanks for going to all the trouble.

Indeed, very awesome. good job, guys!

awesome. congratulations Adam & Peter.

Awesome job guys! Thanks for the updates Todd!

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'76 Celica

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Incredible job -- it takes a tremendous effort on so many fronts to come out with a win like this one. Great job guys! Thanks Todd for all of the updates; I enjoyed reading them!

Chuck

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2019 BMW M2 Competition slicktop 6MT
2011 BMW M3 sedan slicktop 6MT
2007 BMW 328i wagon (slushbox for now)
1975 CanAm 125MX2

Thanks everyone for following along. Don't the THSCC stickers look good on that BMW???

We had a great time and were very happy with our results. I am sure I will participate in OLOA'08 next year! We have to defend our title, right?! Of course next year, the car will be even better - more power and better wet performance and hopefully some good aero work.

thanks again for riding along

adamb

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Adam Breakey
Founder - www.autocrossforum.com
SS 75 Red(isfasterthanyellow) Z06

Congrats Adam! Any other pics to share?

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Vincent Keene
'06 Ford Mustang GT (track rat)
'15 Dodge Charger R/T (yeah, it's got a HEMI!)
'07 Ford Fusion SE (205,000 miles and counting)
'98 Chevy Z-24 (retired)
'93 Acura Integra (Team SWB 24HOL Car)

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Adam Breakey
Founder - www.autocrossforum.com
SS 75 Red(isfasterthanyellow) Z06

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Current stable:
2019 BMW M2 Competition slicktop 6MT
2011 BMW M3 sedan slicktop 6MT
2007 BMW 328i wagon (slushbox for now)
1975 CanAm 125MX2