NASA HPDE2 at PIR (RB26 S13 PICS)

[mattblancarte]

It's hard to explain how much fun performance driving is. I was recently out with NASA at Phoenix International Raceway, and figured I would share a few cool pics of my car.

The day went incredibly well. I moved up to HPDE3, which was my goal for the day. It went without incident, and I drove my car an hour to get there, and an hour home after the day's beatings. Had a total of zero issues, and there have been none in a total of three track days thus far in the 240SX. I love this car.

A vid of the warm up lap of the third session can be seen at the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=082NIgNDEvU I'm two cars ahead, and bid adieu once we get to the oval.

Sorry for the watermarks on the pictures. I'm in the process of buying them from the photographer. A few pics:

Second session, check-ride for DE3





About 7000 RPM in fourth, coming onto the oval's main straight



Warm up lap for the third session.



Entering the carousel at speed



Onto the straight at speed



My old Integra that I recently sold to a fellow enthusiast. He's way cool, and it's great to see my car out there even after all of the times I ran it at the track.

[ScrapMetal]

Congratulations, the car looked fantastic

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Aww man, I shoulda went to that this year. Great to see your RB monster gettin some track time. Looks like it'll never be a garage queen.

Btw, do you drive your coupe on the street that often? I have yet to see it.

[mattblancarte]

Thanks, Metaru.

Yep, that's what I bought it for. I'm on the street with it maybe once or twice a week.

[noobdrftr]

thats awesome...

[dahveed]

lookin sweet dude! you've got a really clean car, and it goes too! ive been wanting to go have myself a track day(not dorifto though,) but would it still be worth it in my bonestock 5spd piggy? heh. and i dont even know of any tracks around here lol.

PS why do you have bricks(are they bricks? not really knowledgeable in sil-fronts and whatnot ;P) and projecters?

[AZ89two4Tsx]

^ Unless he busted the right one, he has tri-projectors on both sides. Looks like he's just covering one up possibly?

Bricks ftw though!

[mattblancarte]

lookin sweet dude! you've got a really clean car, and it goes too! ive been wanting to go have myself a track day(not dorifto though,) but would it still be worth it in my bonestock 5spd piggy? heh. and i dont even know of any tracks around here lol.

Thanks. It would absolutely be worth it. As long as your car is mechanically sound, get out there and learn how to drive.

There are plenty of tracks in CA. Check out both SCCA and NASA events. Here are a few links http://socal.drivenasa.com/ http://www.calclub.com/

PS why do you have bricks(are they bricks? not really knowledgeable in sil-fronts and whatnot ;P) and projects?

I actually have the triple projectors. Bricks are a version that contain standard lamps.

[dahveed]

no no, i meant as in why do you have two different types of headlights? or are you covering one up as az said before? sorry if i'm being confusing, i'm currently having lady problems ATM haha. NICO is helping me ignore 'em just fine right now

EDIT: Thanks for the link as well!
Modified by dahveed at 7:58 PM 12/6/2008

[frsh13]

Now those are the kind of 240sx pics I like to see. Not enough 240's at the track when I go with my Wrx, a lot more threads like this on Nasioc than 240sx.org

[mattblancarte]

I swap that mesh, gutted headlight in because it serves as an intake for my oil-cooler.

[Otto]

Damn I remember seeing your car buildup a while ago, still looks awesome!

[MastaYu]

very nice, looks like you had a good time

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Damn I remember seeing your car buildup a while ago, still looks awesome!

He bought it that way. You're probably thinking of Broadfield. Nice none the less though.

[mattblancarte]

He may have seen the original build of my car, it's been around. Hehe, I did buy it with all of the big stuff done, but I've put a large chunk of coin and time into it.

[ghx407]

nice pics!

[gmac708]

Looks like a bunch of fun. Great pictures. I can't wait for spring and it's only Dec. Man...It's going to be a long winter.

[Otto]

The thread I remember was the the shell with fresh paint on it and thats where the build started. Beautiful car non the less....and its good to see it being used!
Modified by Otto at 4:32 PM 12/7/2008

[Dittoz7]

I Hope The Originals Aren't The Same Pictures Just Without The Watermark....

Pretty Sure I Can Do A Better Job.

Cool Event Tho.

[RBFAN]

Matt well done, looks like that RB monster is treating you right. Good to hear that there were no mechanical problems with the car. Have Fun