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WKderF · 05-04-2009, 12:44 AM

So i went to the Rolex Grand Am race at NJMP today to check out the action in the rain. before the race began the pits were opened up to regular ticket holders to get a view of them. I guess I must have had my back to the security guards when they cleared the pits of unauthorized people, because when i turned around, they were closing the gate, and the cars were getting ready to take their place on the grid. So i decided to walk around & enjoy my illegal access - and take a few pics of the things i saw during the race:

The aftermath after the 1st turn in the race

Everyone in the pits watches the races timing information. . . . and speed channel:

ever wonder how the lug nuts stay on when they do a quick tire change and the wheels arent one lug? answer: they glue the lugs to the wheel.

any closer to the action, and I would have been hit.

complete spare front ends ready to go

real time telemetry on all aspects of the car during the race - including track position and steering angle

Patrick Dempsey's Race team. . .

. . . Patrick Dempsey . . .

. . . and the mob of housewives waiting to catch a glimpse of Pactric Dempsey:

The Jack Daniels Race Team:

All in all, the race was pretty awesome. while it was wet all day - I dont regret going to the race one bit. It was actually pretty cool to see the cars race in the rain. and my advice to those who wish to damn the man and attempt access to restricted areas - its all about presence. when the security guy looks at you, look back at him like you belong there.

phate1229 · 05-04-2009, 12:49 AM

awesome pictures man keep up the good work

jspek · 05-04-2009, 01:09 AM

nice you didnt get kicked out haha. i guess security is as mean as they are in daytona lol. you gotta make it down to the 24.

DPancoast · 05-04-2009, 01:15 AM

awesome man. I loved it when I got to be that close for the Indy 500 and St. Pete Grand Prix. It's so much fun.

WKderF · 05-04-2009, 11:57 AM

a few more pics:

a drivers change, and a full set of tires:

when the old wheels were pulled, they were still smoking & steaming - even in a driving rain:

some racing action down the front straight:

waiting for permission to restart from a penalty stop:

The RX8s were by far the loudest vehicles anywhere - even in the pits:

another quick shot during a drivers change:

oneday · 05-04-2009, 12:06 PM

Nice going...way to stay in the action! We walked the open grid and then headed over to the outside of turn six to watch the race. Great time. Links to my shots from the weekend:
Koni Challenge and Rolex Qualifying
Mustang Race
Rolex Race

olmytsi · 05-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Very nice, thank you for sharing!

Nick 95 6sp · 05-04-2009, 12:22 PM

Great shots. And congrats for figuring out how to work the system.

Bam 240sx · 05-04-2009, 12:48 PM

looks like you had a blast!

Vr-4-Life · 05-04-2009, 04:34 PM

cool ass pics man...its also very cool that you were able to blend in and not get the boot.

OMGz Turbo · 05-04-2009, 04:42 PM

awesome fred, looked like a fun time

Danny_D · 05-04-2009, 04:53 PM

awesome piks u guys, and them tires look new to me, why would they change them??? but oh well, thats why im not there and they are...

WKderF · 05-04-2009, 04:55 PM

yeah, that pic above is of USED tires. they have TONS of tread left but i guess it wasnt good enough for them.

AristoSan · 05-04-2009, 05:17 PM

nice...i'm jealous

vernach14 · 05-04-2009, 05:51 PM

just a whole extra front end just incase....lol

WKderF · 05-04-2009, 06:17 PM

not just a whole front end - with headlights, radiator, and mirrors,

but entire rear ends as well. you can sorta see it behind the spare front end. they keep then on a dolly made specifically to hold the spare parts.

oh, and all the body parts have that crazy expensive gold foil underneath the entire part.

garrettej8 · 05-04-2009, 07:37 PM

those rx8's are killer, I can't believe how amazing they sound in person

do you happen to know if this car was at the race?

Spocknasty · 05-04-2009, 07:44 PM

LMAO Fred that's what I'm talking about

teh DIRT · 05-04-2009, 07:48 PM

yo fred. sick pics! you shoulda brought a race suit and hopped in!

WKderF · 05-04-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garrettej8

those rx8's are killer, I can't believe how amazing they sound in person

do you happen to know if this car was at the race?

i didnt see it, but it could have raced on saturday.

and pete: seriously, if yoou had a racing suit on & racing shoes - NOBODY is gonna stop you.the drivers only ID is a wristband which they dont wear anyway.

05-04-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	Pics from my unauthorized presence at the Rolex Grand Am race So i went to the Rolex Grand Am race at NJMP today to check out the action in the rain. before the race began the pits were opened up to regular ticket holders to get a view of them. I guess I must have had my back to the security guards when they cleared the pits of unauthorized people, because when i turned around, they were closing the gate, and the cars were getting ready to take their place on the grid. So i decided to walk around & enjoy my illegal access - and take a few pics of the things i saw during the race: The aftermath after the 1st turn in the race Everyone in the pits watches the races timing information. . . . and speed channel: ever wonder how the lug nuts stay on when they do a quick tire change and the wheels arent one lug? answer: they glue the lugs to the wheel. any closer to the action, and I would have been hit. complete spare front ends ready to go real time telemetry on all aspects of the car during the race - including track position and steering angle Patrick Dempsey's Race team. . . . . . Patrick Dempsey . . . . . . and the mob of housewives waiting to catch a glimpse of Pactric Dempsey: The Jack Daniels Race Team: All in all, the race was pretty awesome. while it was wet all day - I dont regret going to the race one bit. It was actually pretty cool to see the cars race in the rain. and my advice to those who wish to damn the man and attempt access to restricted areas - its all about presence. when the security guy looks at you, look back at him like you belong there. Last edited by WKderF; 05-04-2009 at 01:05 AM.

05-04-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
oneday Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Holland Member #5367 My Ride: E36 M3 Coupe iTrader: (0)	Nice going...way to stay in the action! We walked the open grid and then headed over to the outside of turn six to watch the race. Great time. Links to my shots from the weekend: Koni Challenge and Rolex Qualifying Mustang Race Rolex Race __________________ Saving for more track time.

05-04-2009, 12:22 PM	#8
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05-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#9
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05-04-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	a few more pics: a drivers change, and a full set of tires: when the old wheels were pulled, they were still smoking & steaming - even in a driving rain: some racing action down the front straight: waiting for permission to restart from a penalty stop: The RX8s were by far the loudest vehicles anywhere - even in the pits: another quick shot during a drivers change:

05-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#7
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	Very nice, thank you for sharing!

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Vr-4-Life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philly PA Member #1961 My Ride: BMW E60 M5 V10 6 Speed --- Ducati Monster 696 iTrader: (4)	cool ass pics man...its also very cool that you were able to blend in and not get the boot.

05-04-2009, 04:53 PM	#12
Danny_D Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Jersey Member #13437 My Ride: 99 Protege iTrader: (0)	awesome piks u guys, and them tires look new to me, why would they change them??? but oh well, thats why im not there and they are...

05-04-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	yeah, that pic above is of USED tires. they have TONS of tread left but i guess it wasnt good enough for them.

05-04-2009, 05:17 PM	#14
AristoSan Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jerz Member #10650 My Ride: Boosted 2001 GS300 iTrader: (0)	nice...i'm jealous

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05-04-2009, 06:17 PM	#16
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	not just a whole front end - with headlights, radiator, and mirrors, but entire rear ends as well. you can sorta see it behind the spare front end. they keep then on a dolly made specifically to hold the spare parts. oh, and all the body parts have that crazy expensive gold foil underneath the entire part.

05-04-2009, 07:37 PM	#17
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