Today, an R8 blew by my 4.2 like it was standing still, no lie....

Stoney · 09-05-2001, 09:24 PM

Actually, my car WAS standing still....
Below is my car, and behind it is an Audi Sport A6 with Michigan plates.
Scroll right to see the R8 -->

Today, San Jose hosted an event to create publicity for the ALMS at Monterey
this weekend. About 8 cars were on display, with drivers signing autographs
and answsering questions, followed by a mock race around Cesar Chavez park, making
about 10 laps at what seemed like up to 100 mph merely 3 feet from me. Panoz started in the lead,
with Audi behind, and there was only one short spot to pass: right at the
"pits". Near the end, Jan Magnussen of Panoz eased off the throttle, allowing
Tom Kristensen to pass and finish in first.

Afterwards, drivers signed autographs on a poster for the race. Tom Kristensen
signed the only thing I had handy, my A6 owners manual. He wrote, "You bought
the best!"

Pictures: http://www.netwiz.net/~jds/pics/sanjose_alms_010905

LMGotts · 09-05-2001, 09:29 PM

Finman · 09-05-2001, 09:49 PM

April · 09-05-2001, 10:18 PM

Bollinger · 09-05-2001, 10:58 PM

Those don't look like the old LMP-01s to me. Am I just crazy?

Definitely · 09-05-2001, 11:01 PM

I could've easily walked to this in about 2 minutes from the office!

Stoney · 09-05-2001, 11:37 PM

... and the Audi VIP tent if the passes arrive on time!

JP · 09-06-2001, 06:18 AM

Jim Stoner · 09-06-2001, 08:59 AM

Chris and I will be there Saturday and Sunday at the Audi hospitality area. We'll visit the corral on Sunday morning. Which parking area will the corral be located in? Turn 5?

09-05-2001, 09:24 PM	#1
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	Today, an R8 blew by my 4.2 like it was standing still, no lie.... Actually, my car WAS standing still.... Below is my car, and behind it is an Audi Sport A6 with Michigan plates. Scroll right to see the R8 --> Today, San Jose hosted an event to create publicity for the ALMS at Monterey this weekend. About 8 cars were on display, with drivers signing autographs and answsering questions, followed by a mock race around Cesar Chavez park, making about 10 laps at what seemed like up to 100 mph merely 3 feet from me. Panoz started in the lead, with Audi behind, and there was only one short spot to pass: right at the "pits". Near the end, Jan Magnussen of Panoz eased off the throttle, allowing Tom Kristensen to pass and finish in first. Afterwards, drivers signed autographs on a poster for the race. Tom Kristensen signed the only thing I had handy, my A6 owners manual. He wrote, "You bought the best!" Pictures: http://www.netwiz.net/~jds/pics/sanjose_alms_010905 __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

09-05-2001, 09:29 PM	#2
LMGotts Elder Member Account #: 18003 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 12,852	Excellent, EXCELLENT!

09-05-2001, 09:49 PM	#3
Finman Elder Member Account #: 12452 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 12,700	Cool :) __________________ 2001 A6 4.2 "Superfast Silver" *SOLD* :( 2002 S6 Avant "Cop-Camouflage Amulet" 2003 20AE GTI *SOLD* 2008 Land Rover LR3 2008 Mercedes E320 Bluetec

09-05-2001, 10:18 PM	#4
April AudiWorld Uber User Account #: 3127 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 52,730	Ditto ! Who's going to 'Seca ? See you there on Sat at least. __________________

09-05-2001, 10:58 PM	#5
Bollinger Elder Member Account #: 502 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 39,985	Panoz has the LMP-07s out now? Those don't look like the old LMP-01s to me. Am I just crazy? __________________ -- "Nonconformity? Oh yeah, you're the first 20 something kid I have seen with a Japanese letter tattooed on his arm. You want to be a nonconformist? Buy a pocket protector and get a haircut. The Chinese kids spending 20 hours at a time in the library are the ones who really don't care what you think about them" - Dr. House (fictional character)

09-05-2001, 11:01 PM	#6
Definitely Member Account #: 18152 Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 2,158	Figures! I took this week off from work!! I could've easily walked to this in about 2 minutes from the office! __________________ Was: '01 A6 4.2 Sport Nemo & Melange Now: '03 A4 3.0 CVT Dolphin Gray & Ebony Pics under construction.

09-05-2001, 11:37 PM	#7
Stoney AudiWorld Super User Account #: 230 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 5,270	Wife and I will be in the corral on Sunday... ... and the Audi VIP tent if the passes arrive on time! __________________ A6 (C5 platform) FAQ Stoney's Picture Library Email: jds@sonolithics.RemoveThisPart.com 2001 A6 4.2L, Sport, Premium, Nemo Blue, Melange Interior

09-06-2001, 06:18 AM	#8
JP Junior Member Account #: 368 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 994	Cool picture! __________________

09-06-2001, 08:59 AM	#9
Jim Stoner New Member Account #: 6684 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 34	Re: Ditto ! Who's going to 'Seca ? See you there on Sat at least. Chris and I will be there Saturday and Sunday at the Audi hospitality area. We'll visit the corral on Sunday morning. Which parking area will the corral be located in? Turn 5?

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