NorCal Rallycross Episode II: Attack of the Cones

[Braaaaptor]

In case you missed this, I'm now addicted to rallycross in this big stupid truck. This week's adventure was at Prairie City SVRA. Chunky girl didn't really fit on this course... it was narrow and slow speed. Still had a ton of fun, managed to drag the family out to watch which was awesome. Again, the motley crew of NorCal rallycross never disappoints, I love seeing all the beaters out there and everyone is incredibly friendly - even more so when I tell them I'm the Raptor guy

 

[Braaaaptor]

 

[John M BUNMAN]

FANTASTIC THANK YOU FOR SHARING

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

look at all those dead cones

 

[James O]

I wish they had something like this in my area. Looks like a blast haha.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Awesome, so are you driving the course in 4a? Keep them pics coming too!

 

[Braaaaptor]

Awesome, so are you driving the course in 4a? Keep them pics coming too!

I've been experimenting. The last course I ran entirely in 4H Deep Sand/Snow Mode because there was a lot of wet clay and the truck was really struggling to put down power.

This week I did my first run in 2H Baja mode because the course was a lot dryer. My 2-6 runs were 4H Baja mode. The difference between 2H and 4H was nearly 10 seconds. In 2H the truck just can't put down power which is the only thing keeping it competitive with the Subarus since they can carry more speed through the slow corners.

 

[smurfslayer]

#Legit.

Awesome pics, looks like a hoot.

Best part is, with only a primer coat, you don’t have to worry about scuffing the paint ;-)

Big difference between you and the Subarus:
when they run over the cones, the cones spring back.
Crush the cone with the Raptor and the cone isn’t quite some resilient.

 

[rschap1]

Congrats
Does look like a good time !
Enjoy

 

[ImAllSCREWdUp]

Ive been wanting to do this locally (VA International Raceway or Panthera Training Ctr, WV). Youve reenergized my interest!