Category Archives: Watkins Glen Boot

The Rookie Report: July 19, 2010 – Do I need to Rename This Blog?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Watkins Glen taketh, and I taketh back! After fighting with The Glen yesterday in the Spec Ford Racer, I went out today and showed it who’s boss: after a run-of-the-mill race where I started fourth and finished eighth (in car … Continue reading →

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The Rookie Report: Week in Review (July 19, 2010)

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Here’s a review of my rookie racing misadventures for the week ending July 19, 2010: This week I ran events in 2 series. Series: iRacing Advanced Legends Cup License: Oval Car: Legends ’34 Ford Track: Lanier National Start SR: 3.51 Time Trials: 1 Best … Continue reading →

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The Rookie Report: July 18, 2010 – When will this Day be Over?

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

I’m almost ready to hang up the steering wheel. Well, not really, but it’s been one of those days. I think maybe I’ve been pushing a bit too much instead of letting things happen as I did earlier (all those … Continue reading →

Posted in Advanced Legends car, iRacing, Lanier National, oval license, road license, Rookie Driver, Spec Racer Ford, Watkins Glen Boot | 4 Comments

The Rookie Report: July 17, 2010 – Special Edition

Posted on July 18, 2010 by

Some days I feel like a character in a panel from The Far Side comic. I did log on for a late session at Watkins Glen, thinking I would qualify and race once again. I don’t know what I had … Continue reading →

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The Rookie Report: July 17, 2010 – Watkins Glen (Boot)

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

I got a boost from The Boot today. Today was a road course day, so I jumped in the SRF to do some events at Watkins Glen. I then had a little fun at Michigan with the Mustang as part … Continue reading →

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The Rookie Report: July 15, 2010 – Watkins Glen (Boot)

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

It was a frenetic and hectic day at the track. I participated in four events in about two hours this evening, and made some positive SR in all of them, but some just barely. After a brief Practice period I … Continue reading →

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The Rookie Report: July 13, 2010 – Watkins Glen (Boot)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

Fun, fun track… I didn’t get into watching racing much while Formula 1 still drove classic American tracks like Watkins Glen. Therefore, I only have been familiar with the 7-turn layout that is used by NASCAR. The added “boot” section … Continue reading →

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