Bill Strong 5,705 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 Race Report by Doc Waldrop https://champcar.org/mainweb/race-recaps/2018-sahlens-champyard-dog-at-the-glen-double-7-hour-enduro-race-report/ 2018 Sahlen's Champ Yard Dog at the Glen Results Saturday - watkins_glen_2018_sat_results.pdf Sunday - watkins_glen_2018_sun_results.pdf SpeedHive Results - https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/1533686 Saturday Images - https://champcar.org/mainweb/champcar-official-photo-albums/?album=6560443409905759809 Sunday Images pt 1 - https://champcar.org/mainweb/champcar-official-photo-albums/?album=6560440433389057377&username=champcarenduranceseries@gmail.com Sunday Images Pt 2 - https://champcar.org/mainweb/champcar-official-photo-albums/?album=6560440810328236369 Awards - https://champcar.org/mainweb/champcar-official-photo-albums/?album=6560439848225914017&username=champcarenduranceseries@gmail.com Inside ChampCar at Watkins Glen 1801 - https://youtu.be/bGuIIhYYEb8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,405 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 Thank you chumpstaff and volunteers for a well run event. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewheelerZ 1,425 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 Yes, great event, thanks to all for putting it on. Congrats to the podium teams, some great racing out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euronate 18 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 Big thank you to the entire ChampCar staff & all volunteers for another great weekend. I look forward to doing it all over again at VIR in August! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dipperk120 122 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 didn't end the way that we had hoped -- but we had a bunch of fun while we ran. Still my favorite track and we run well here (when we can stay out of the wall on 9A). Thanks to all for the great racing and the kind words after the Maserati ended its life......we will be back with version II later this year. already have the replacement 87 biturbo in process......(just a quick tease photo) 2 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlorahDorah 1,057 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, dipperk120 said: didn't end the way that we had hoped -- but we had a bunch of fun while we ran. Still my favorite track and we run well here (when we can stay out of the wall on 9A). Thanks to all for the great racing and the kind words after the Maserati ended its life......we will be back with version II later this year. already have the replacement 87 biturbo in process......(just a quick tease photo) Nooooooooooo! I have fond memories of you push-starting the red one at Sonoma...... but glad you have version 2 in the pipeline. How is the driver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 2,563 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 31 minutes ago, dipperk120 said: didn't end the way that we had hoped -- but we had a bunch of fun while we ran. Still my favorite track and we run well here (when we can stay out of the wall on 9A). Thanks to all for the great racing and the kind words after the Maserati ended its life......we will be back with version II later this year. already have the replacement 87 biturbo in process......(just a quick tease photo) It was great to meet you guys and be garaged next to you. Sucks on the car, but you'll come back better and stronger. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dipperk120 122 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, FlorahDorah said: Nooooooooooo! I have fond memories of you push-starting the red one at Sonoma...... but glad you have version 2 in the pipeline. How is the driver? driver (younger brother Craig) is physically ok but really mad at himself........but that's racing. Strong commercial for good safety gear. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karman1970 746 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 34 minutes ago, dipperk120 said: didn't end the way that we had hoped -- but we had a bunch of fun while we ran. Still my favorite track and we run well here (when we can stay out of the wall on 9A). Thanks to all for the great racing and the kind words after the Maserati ended its life......we will be back with version II later this year. already have the replacement 87 biturbo in process......(just a quick tease photo) I didn't know there were even two BiTurbos left on this planet. In all seriousness though, that sucks. Had the pleasure of having my doors blown off by it a couple times at Road America. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDChristianson 3,932 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 4 hours ago, dipperk120 said: didn't end the way that we had hoped -- but we had a bunch of fun while we ran. Still my favorite track and we run well here (when we can stay out of the wall on 9A). Thanks to all for the great racing and the kind words after the Maserati ended its life......we will be back with version II later this year. already have the replacement 87 biturbo in process......(just a quick tease photo) Glad to hear the plan is in action to be back soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSRD 195 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 We've definitely had better weekends, but none the less it was still fun. 2 engines and a checker flag drive back on the trailer isn't too bad I guess... time to rebuild and onto next event in the great white north... MOSPORT 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racer28173 1,474 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 My first race at WGI in years. Thanks to all, but an extra thanks to the corner workers - they were exceptional from what I saw, and we kept them very busy. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,405 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, Racer28173 said: My first race at WGI in years. Thanks to all, but an extra thanks to the corner workers - they were exceptional from what I saw, and we kept them very busy. The corner workers at this event were exceptional, wgi has a ton of stations too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblue 789 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) what a great weekend and well run event. thanks to champ staff, WGI workers, and all the racers who made it possible Edited May 29, 2018 by theblue 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Guy Steve 19 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Had to do a head gasket change Friday due to undetected Charlotte 14 hour overheating issue. But we were able to finish Saturday and I got to have fun coming through the field from 70th to 24th in the first 24 laps. We had to retire Stella unfortunately due the head being warped and the Exhaust blowing into the water system. Was great fun while it lasted. Love the glen when its wet. Edited May 29, 2018 by Old Guy Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindspin311 567 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 9 hours ago, KSRD said: We've definitely had better weekends, but none the less it was still fun. 2 engines and a checker flag drive back on the trailer isn't too bad I guess... time to rebuild and onto next event in the great white north... MOSPORT You killed 2 engines in one weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewheelerZ 1,425 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 4 hours ago, mindspin311 said: You killed 2 engines in one weekend? *day. Killed and changed 2 engines on Saturday! Ken is a machine! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Originalsterm 116 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmMirAqzum4&t=729s Car handled terrible most of Saturday, fiddled with tire pressures hoping that was the issue. I'm not sure my line was that terrible going into the turn, but it just didn't want to go and I hit the armco pretty hard. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 2,563 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Looked to me like something broke in the steering. It just stopped turning; I thought the line was ok. Edited May 30, 2018 by Jer 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red0 6,405 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Jer said: Looked to me like something broke in the steering. It just stopped turning; I thought the line was ok, certainly not that bad. Yea, it does look like there might have been some type of mechanical failure the way the car just went dead straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 1,892 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 38 minutes ago, Originalsterm said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmMirAqzum4&t=729s Car handled terrible most of Saturday, fiddled with tire pressures hoping that was the issue. I'm not sure my line was that terrible going into the turn, but it just didn't want to go and I hit the armco pretty hard. Was this late Saturday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Originalsterm 116 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Doc said: Was this late Saturday? About 3:30 on Saturday, after the long red flag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc 1,892 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Originalsterm said: About 3:30 on Saturday, after the long red flag. Thanks, that's what I thought. Sorry for the damage, but certainly something broke... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miatainium 370 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, mindspin311 said: You killed 2 engines in one weekend? I ran with the Team Junction and yes, each car blew their engines. #81 was running at the front during Saturday's 1st stint and at a bit under the 2 hour mark it let go. #18 lasted until about the 6 hour mark and then that engine grenaded. Ken and his crack team swapped motors in both cars by Sunday early morning. If you were in the garages at all Saturday you would have seen him working super-hard to get both cars into race ready form. It was a sight to behold! Oh and I understand we have to thank the LogDog team for the ECU for #81. Kudos for your help! Edited May 29, 2018 by miatainium 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theblue 789 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 ^ there were near us in the garage Saturday night. lent us a 12 point 32mm. nice guys working hard. I asked "are you swapping the motor again" --- "No this is another car" 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
