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So it’s been a month (how many times have we heard that here?) and I feel bad. Last weekend I spent three nights up in Calabogie, Ontario. Those Canadians up there built themselves a fine race car track, and I volunteered to help out with the combination HPDE and BMWCCA club race going on that weekend. We did the on-site tech inspections of student cars, and then grid for the DE. The weather was unpredictable and the work tiring. I snagged time for two ride-alongs, and the track definitely lives up to its reputation. Surfaces are buttery smooth and the scenery surrounding the track is worth taking in. Too bad I didn’t get to drive. But my room and beer were largely paid for, my only real expense being gas money, and being there means I’ll be at Patroon’s October date at Lime Rock, this time driving again.

Oh yes. There was an autocross back there too. A few actually. Since last posting about the National Tour at Seneca Army Depot, there’s been two local autocrosses and a Saturday test and tune. On June 28th I placed 2nd, and on July 12th, 3rd. The V710s continue to heat up and have yet to cord; I’m not entirely sure if they’re as grippy as they used to be, though. The bigger issue is my driving. Specifically, I’m not as impressed as I used to be about driving around cones in anger. I’m less interested and driving sloppier for it. I need to clean up my act and focus out there. As-is, I’m a leading cone killer this year(!)