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Rob Lay the man to beat in T3 at the Runoffs?

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  1. txhansen

    txhansen Karting

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    Just got this months SportsCar magazine from SCCA and they name the top 3 people in the country for the national champion in each class for the upcoming Runoffs. Rob is among the three favorites in the Touring 3 class in his Mazda RX8. I have been on the track with Rob back when the Spec Miatas ran with RX-7s and even still have a little of his paint on my Spec Miata. He is definately fast and I am sure he will do well in Topeca in October.
     
    txhansen, Sep 12, 2006
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  2. RP

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    Good Luck to Rob
     
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    It's cool to see Rob ranked so high, hope he's not retiring too soon lol.
     
    1_can_dream, Sep 13, 2006
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    He's probably going to NASCAR.
     
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  5. speedy_sam

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    LOL!!
     
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    LMFAO.

    I am counting the days. I will certainly be there to enjoy the show and to cheer Rob on!
     
    mdaj, Sep 13, 2006
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    The Runoffs were here for 10 years and I never missed a day. Then they were stolen away. Good luck R. Lay.
     
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    Haha I remember his video of him crashing into one of the trucks lol.
     
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  10. Bill Sawyer

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    I hear Michael Schumacher is moving to T3 next year. He told Bob Varsha on Speed that he'd beaten all the greats in European racing and now has his eye on Rob Lay.
     
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  11. rob lay

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    Thanks. I will put forth a good effort. Even in this amateur racing my biggest challenge is the factory cars. Mazda will have 3 RX8's out there with some hired guns and GM will have a couple cars. So they will definitely have the edge mechanically, I will have to drive perfect lap after lap and their drivers will have to make some mistakes for me to overcome their "engineering". Race will be shown on Speed Channel December or so.
     
    rob lay, Sep 14, 2006
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  12. twk63

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    Best of luck, Rob
     
    twk63, Sep 14, 2006
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    Do the Runoffs allow you to race with the 288GTO body kit?
     
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  14. rob lay

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    Yes, 308/328 can race with GTO body in GT-2.
     
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    Looks like I'll get a little extra TV time for all my sponsors! ...which is none. :D Amateur racing at its best. Let me know if any last minute sponsors for guaranteed TV time. :)

    Driver: Lay, Rob CLASS: T3

    Congratulations, you have been singled-out as someone to watch in this year’s SCCA National Championship Runoffs. As in year’s past, SPEED Channel will record brief opening segments for each class race with the top drivers and cars on Wednesday, October 11.

    Please help us promote you and the Runoffs by showing up with your car, in your driver’s suit, to the grassy area on the North side of the North paddock next to the big white tent (by turn 11) 10-15 minutes prior to the time listed above (the shoot time).

    Remember to wear your driver’s suit and have your car looking good!
     
    rob lay, Oct 3, 2006
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    Congrats Rob!!! I may have to bum an autograph from you if we ever meet.
     
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    I cannot think of a better way to get embarrassed and absolutely CRUSHED than to enter a 308/328 in SCCA GT2.....

    The Porsche that won the SARRC GT-2 championship at Roebling this year was an absolute beast. 1950lb, 350hp, 14" wide slicks in rear under WIDE RSR Bodywork..... For what you would have to spend to get a 308/328 competitive you may as well run an ALMS Team!

    GOOD LUCK ROB!!!




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  18. rob lay

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    More good news...

    This is a non-SCCA championship based on 2006 National Races weighted to how many compeitors you have. I'll take 2nd my first year, especially against a World Challenge driver! :)

    Man, I better not BLOW or suck next week!!!

    Carbotech Presents 2006 Winners Circle National Club Racing Points--Final 2006 Standings!!

    T-3 Sponsored by Phoenix Performance
    Name Points Races
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    Rick Gilhart 420 5
    Rob Lay 343 5
    Scott Shelton 274 5
    Steven Burkett 251 5
    Wiley Timbrook 249 5
    Shannon McMasters 233 5
    Dennis Holloway 228 5
    Lynne Griffiths 201 5
    Brian Waters 201 5
    Stan Wilson 195 5

    Point System:
    All National drivers eligible, no registration needed
    -Count only your best 5 National races; drop lowest-scoring events if you score in 6 or more races
    -Points formula:
    1) 1st place, 15 points; 2nd place 11 points; 8; 6; 5; 4; 3; 2; 1.
    2) The points listed above will be multiplied by the number of entries; if there are 10 entries in the class, and you win, you get 150 points
     
    rob lay, Oct 4, 2006
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    Rob,

    Do you know when your first race will be. I won't be there until Friday, but if I get there on time will be sure to cheer you on.
     
    Ed_K, Oct 5, 2006
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    Sunday is practice.

    Monday through Thursday I have one qualifying session a day. They'll take best time from all days.

    Friday 5:35 pm is the race.

    Saturday and Sunday possible complete breakdown of car in tech. :)
     
    rob lay, Oct 6, 2006
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    Just had 3 sessions of practice yesterday. Things aren't looking great so far. First two sessions had water temps up to 235 and fuel starvation above 7k. Fixed the fuel starvation with new fuel pump, but still fighting overheating. First qualifying is 3:30 today and we'll flush out the water system beforehand. Luckily a cool front is moving through this week and that will help.

    So I spent most of yesterday dealing with those problems instead of concentrating on setup, so I'm behind right now, but there are 4 qualifying sessions this week to improve.
     
    rob lay, Oct 9, 2006
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    I hope you get everything sorted out. Best of luck and give 'em hell, Rob.
     
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    Best of Luck Rob! Keep the shiny side up! I'll be watching live timing if I can get near a computer on Friday afternoon.
     
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    Rob, I think you should petition so your class race on Saturday so I can make it :D
     
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