5/25 Autocross: "the tree"

[Weston]

Here are a couple of pics of the tree incident on Sunday. I think you guys that were there might find these interesting...

http://www.apeximportracing.com/Pictures/bio_hsun_pic7_large.jpg

http://www.apeximportracing.com/Pictures/bio_hsun_pic8_large.jpg

That's what happens when a great driver is at the limits and makes a little mistake or something goes wrong.

Look at the bumper in the second pic... gotta love 5 mph bumpers; the only damage ended up being a broken turn signal, some scratches, and a small rip in the bumper (looked like it'd be easily fixed). Not bad for taking out a tree!

[sexylady]

He he, oops...

[tommy303]

He took first place in his class even with the "tree" incident, didn't he??

[b18cya-T]

is hsun on this board??

[Weston]

He ended up 4th out of 22 in STS on Sunday. I wouldn't be surprised if he could have gotten 3rd or 2nd, but his last run was when he took out the tree.

[stu]

See what happens when you have four doors?

EDIT: OUCH!!! Morgaged!!!!

[taikahn]

Nice pic --- who snapped those? ... if I was taking that first one, id be running.... :-)

Glad he and his car are ok.

Weston... the Trials registration is open (about an hour ago) .... better get crackin' --- Im going sunday, I cant afford 45$ twice or I'd go saturday too. Damn unemployement.... hehe.

I had to download the Solo I trials license app and the medical history app from SCCA.org...

See ya there.

[Weston-work]

I think those were snapped by the professional photographer there. I know Hsun bought that set of pictures from them.

I just registered for the Sunday Solo Trials. I was told that they eliminated the requirement for a Solo Trials license, so I don't think you have to worry about that.

[Weston-work]

Crap, Sunday the 15th is Father's Day. I guess I'll change it to Saturday. :mad:

[taikahn]

Originally posted by Weston-work
Crap, Sunday the 15th is Father's Day. I guess I'll change it to Saturday. :mad:

Im thinking sunday they will have the bugs kinked out ... day will run smoother maybe....

Tai

[Weston-work]

I wanted to do it Sunday because I probably wont get much sleep if I have to get up early on Saturday (I work 2-10 pm M-F), but who knows what my family is doing for Father's day... Plans aren't made until the last second, but I assume they'll want me to come over.

[quickquarter]

damn that fucken suck's about hsun's car, cause that car is fucken nice!!! I bet he is pissed cause he fucken loves that car

[Weston-work]

Nah, it was very minimal damage and he has a good attitude about the whole thing.

[hsunchen]

Originally posted by Weston

That's what happens when a great driver is at the limits and makes a little mistake or something goes wrong.


Ha ha, that's funny Wes. I wasn't on this board at the time - I just found this thread.

You are even sillier than I thought you are if you think I am a "great driver."

I am an autocrosser with years and years of experience - that's all. If I was actually any good, I would never, ever have let it get that far out of control. It took me by surprise and I didn't correct fast enough - that's all there is to it.

I've since made a slight change to the rear alignment (increased camber and toe-in) and the car seems to be more stable now without any reduction in agility, so hopefully it will never happen again (knock on keyboard).