TracQuest/Rennlist at Watkins Glen....

Finally back and have a bit of time to post my review (before Todd Serota does - in which case, there will be nothing left to say :-)�. The event was "terrific"! If you missed it - well, too bad - but for 100+ folks, it was a terrific turn out and a marvelous time on one of the best East Coast tracks. While the weather could have been a bit, ummm "more seasonable" (snow falling during the second session of the Red/Instructors session??!!), the amount of track time was terrific for all the drivers. And where else can you run with Corvettes (great cars!), a few Ferraris, Miatas, Porsches, BMWs, Al.. Well, you get the idea�. Besides - where else could you point a Porsche 962 by to take the inside line at the "bus stop" (thanks Bill H. - what a fantastic car!!! It was a pleasure and an honor to be on the track with you at the same time!! Simply amazing!!!!)... As well, Jen and I had the chance to meet a lot of Rennlist Members and folks who just hang-out on Rennlist. As always - everyone was terrific and really added to the overall success of the event. So - before Todd adds his $0.50 (I'd say $0.02, but Todd always has more then $0.02 to say:-) - here are my rambles�.. Jason Judd. Most EXCELLENT Wine during dinner!!! I have no idea what happened after 9:00 PM that evening, but I do remember a "zesty" little Zinfandel. As well - your 968 is a terrific ride - excellent handling, wonderful cornering - and best of all - IT HAD HEAT!!! :-) Rick Betterley. What can I say? I tried staging with you in the Instructors/Red group, but for some reason, we never saw each other on the track (well, except once - when I let you pass:-) Chris White. You have GOT TO BE KIDDING!!! I saw your post on the 944/951 list, and you were not ALWAYS the one who passed me! In fact, I remember DISTINCTLY that I passed you while I was on the front straight. In fact - I passed you like you were standing still. At the time, I believe you were in Pit Out� Steve Shanks. I actually kept up with you for a lap or two. After that, your Turbo appeared to become "unclogged" - and there was NO WAY I could find you from that point on� However, I still have no idea why the track was so slippery when I was right behind you??? :-) Bill Kohnke. "Mrs. Murphy" (a 2.0 914) is a TERRIFIC ride! It was a pleasure to pilot it a couple of times around the track. However - you are a "sandbagger" - you didn't need any instructor, your line and driving ability was/is terrific!! Stephen Kohnke. Talk about "Deja-vu" - I have now met Dave Darlings EXACT TWIN. I kid you not� However, I had the pleasure of instructing Stephen for a couple of sessions in his gorgeous Mustang GT. A terrific driver with a terrific car. It gave me a new perspective of what the modern day "pony cars" can do�. Eddie Villela. What can I say�.??? A Turbo 914 2.0 (yes, the same one that was in Excellence magazine recently - but with a 2.0 rather then the 1.7). Ed is a great friend, and I had the pleasure of riding with him during the first session - and let me tell you, that TURBO is terrific!! It pulls like my car and sounds outstanding. And Ed's driving ability leaves little, if anything, to be desired�. Todd Serota. My thanks for an outstanding event. I can't wait until Mid-Ohio or Watkins Glen for the next TracQuest/Rennlist later in the season. For that, I did manage (yet another time - NOT to take Todd out with me during any of the sessions� Heh, heh, heh�.:-) And to all the folks I met, my THANKS for making this probably the best DE Jen and I have been to for a long time� And to Bill, Tim, Dennis, Rob, Dave, Mike, well - loads of folks I couldn't post as I'd run out of space, know how much both Jen and I appreciate the comments, support and enthusiasm for Rennlist and TracQuest events... My thanks.... Also - if folks have pictures - PLEASE send them to me (I had no time to take any pics) as I'd like to do a photo gallery for the folks (so they know what they missed:-) My Best to All..!!! John D.