Congratulations Ky1e!!

Big congrats to our own Ky1e on his professional debut in the CTSC series today.

I will be the first to admit that a year or so ago, I was advising taking it slow, don't get in over your head, etc., etc., etc. But I am happy to say that with all of the coaching and practice and stepping up over time, I will gladly tip my hat to Ky1e for his performance today. That was a solid drive for anyone, especially for a "rookie." Even after being tagged from behind and spun around into Turn 1 just before the 1 hour mark, he still brought the car back up the field and handed over to his team mate with great track position.

A solid drive, Sir, and one you should rightly be proud of.

 

Exxxxxcellent. Welcome to the next level, Ky1e !

 

Thank you it was a blast! It's a great feeling having my first one under my belt (lots of nerves and anticipation leading up to the event). My hats off to all the excellent competitors-- everyone there was a great driver. You really need to be on it all the time and in addition have everything else go well (car, set-up, crew, pit stops, strategy, etc.).

It was very interesting how the Mustangs ran away with the best lap times (by a big margin) both in qualifying and in the race, but the Caymans swept the podium. Also interesting to see how the winner of GS and winner of ST each had the fewest pit stops for their class and how important pit strategy is.

I knew there was a decent possibility that either the car (which had a lot of problems leading up to the event ) wasnt going to make it the 4 hours, or me as an aggressive rookie would have a race ending crash. So in my eyes we dodged 2 bullets! I can honestly say I gave it my best, I did the best that I could, and am very happy with how we finished.

Thank you for the support and I look forward to Sebring!

 

wow from track day novice to pro in only 1 year!? that's amazing. congrats

 

Congrats dude! What happened with that guy that spun you? Was hard to tell from the camera angle, but looked like his move was optimistic. What was your take? Awesome pass right before that; shame that it happened.

 

We started P14, I worked my way up to P6 (had P3 for a few seconds before being spun) then after 1 hour and 40 minutes I handed the car over to my co-driver in P6 and a couple seconds off the leader. We finished P8.

 

Nice man! Yah the pass for P3 was awesome.

 

Nice drive sir. Here is to you and many more successful years.

 

Congratulations, Ky1e! Awesome, mate!

 

Congrats on your first race. The McLaren GT4 is a sweet ride.

 

You guys looked great in Sebring for most of that race. A lot of TV exposure as well!

 

Just watched the race replay from Sebring on Youtube. What happened at the end of the race? I don't think they ever confirmed on tv.

 

I qualified the car in 5th, handed the car over to my co-driver, Chris Hall and he brought the car to 1st. He held first place for most of the seocnd half of the race, for about 35 min until 10 min (~4 laps) to go. He ran out of gas literally. However there is more to it-- the fuel pick-up dislodged so it was not at the bottom of the tank (bumpy Sebring) so he ran out of gas even though we had about 4 gallons left in the tank.

From our calculations we still would have ran out of gas but with about 2 min or 1 lap to go (instead of 10 min and 4 laps to go). We took a gamble on there being 2 cautions during his stint but there was only 1 -- if there were 2 we would have won or at least been on the podium. We are learning.

I just left Automatic Racing who was supporting my team in IMSA and started my own race team. Form this point forward we will be racing under VOLT Racing. I have my own 18 wheeler, tools, pit cart, timing stand fuel rig, set-up pad, employees, etc.. Going all-in!

Was testing at Road Atlanta this week, will be at VIR next week.

Thanks for the support!

Alan

 

Fantastic! Has anyone ever gone faster from hpde novice to team owner/driver? What a story

 

Wow congrats!

 

Good luck man!

 

Enjoyed running the Radical with your Volt McLarens at the David Murry RA event this week. Good luck with the season, Alan.

 

Anir-- Yes I loved running with the Radicals-- I remember going 3 wide into turn 1 with 2 radicals plus me in the McLaren-- good stuff! Was almost going no lift around turn 12 as well.

Which one were you in? The red one?

 

Yep, the red 1340cc SR3 RSX with yellow and black details. I saw your transporter here at VIR this morning. I'm getting a SpeedSeat made at Wisko. Must be following you! Your Volt McLarens are gorgeous. Good luck to you and Chris, too!

 

Nice!

I hate windshields on race cars ; )

 

Thanks. Open cockpits are awesome!