[Fot] SCCA Runoffs EP race

[Anthony Parker]

Thanks Rich,  I appreciate your note.
After watching the SCCA youtube video, I think the announcers made a big deal out of not much.
When one is driving constantly on the edge, it takes VERY little from the track or the driver to make a car go somewhere you don't want.
What matters is how many remaining options do you have?
So far, I've found the car to have an amazingly consistent yaw limit. So long as one keeps it between ¼ and full throttle, it stays underneath you.


YES, congrats to Sargis for yet another championship.  Very impressive.  He has such good control of his whole program that he makes it look easy.
I laughed when during a pre-race interview Steve said that he found more HP.  How he can keep "finding" more HP year after year for 30 years is beyond me.



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From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Rich rock via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 8:33 PM
To: FOT Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] SCCA Runoffs EP race

Great job Anthony, congrats!  I was watching the live stream on YouTube and was really impressed with how well you dealt with the issues.

In other Runoffs news, Steve Sargis won HP in his Spitfire!

 In a different world this past weekend, Tim Lanocha's TWS Motors (formerly named The Wedge Shop) Triumph TR8 was entered in a Racemotive 1/3 mile Roll-Racing event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.  Clocked at 171.2 mph.  Good enough for 4th in class.

Don't judge me,  I just happened to be there for an event on one of the infield road courses :-)

Rich Rock




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From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Anthony Parker via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 9:37:05 AM
To: FOT Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Fot] SCCA Runoffs EP race

Yes, they always have lots to say. 🙂 Helps when you bring the car with the nicest design on the grid.
As I've said before, the number of people who stop by the paddock spot to share stories of their dad's or brother's GT6 is amazing.
I feel like I know the history of every GT6 imported to the US.

When I need the car to turn, it pushes.  (turn 5 and 6)
When I need the car to go, the rear steps out.
That's the problem with an extremely light rear end and 10,000 HP.
Came in 9# over weight.  That's a little too close.




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From: Joe Boruch <jaboruch at yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 5, 2025 1:43 PM
To: FOT Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>; Anthony Parker <solarant at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Fot] SCCA Runoffs EP race

The SCCA race commentators had lots to say about you during the race.  It also looked like the car was quite loose.
JoeB

On Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:58:56 PM EDT, Anthony Parker via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:


Thanks everybody.
Always one heck of a week.

The car held together nicely. Amazing!

Bedding down on the western Ohio border now.
Car wasn't releases from impound until after 1.
Real life beckons.




Anthony Parker, Mechanical Engineer
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From: Fot <fot-bounces at autox.team.net> on behalf of Joe Boruch via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 4, 2025 10:05:15 AM
To: FOT Triumph <fot at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Fot] SCCA Runoffs EP race

Congratulations to Anthony Parker who just finished 5th in the EP race in his GT6.  Oldest car in the field.  Nice going Anthony!

On other Runoffs news, the Spitfire of Steve Sargis is on the Pole for the HP race tomorrow.

JoeB
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