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James's Garage - Rush SR & Thunder Roadster GTR
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2014
Dual Englishman/American living in the US with wife and kids. Love everything about racing. Used to hillclimb a Caterham in the UK and started my on-track driving in the US in a Caterham. Was asked to instruct HPDE 1 and then moved up to HPDE 3, helping drivers improve their speed, safely and with maximum awareness of other drivers and external factors.
Highlights, Won National Championship in consecutive years - 2019 and 2021 (Cancelled in 2020 due to Covid19). Also won Great Lakes Regional Championship in 2021 and 2023.
Open to sponsorship opportunities, so I can race more, and share more videos!
Highlights, Won National Championship in consecutive years - 2019 and 2021 (Cancelled in 2020 due to Covid19). Also won Great Lakes Regional Championship in 2021 and 2023.
Open to sponsorship opportunities, so I can race more, and share more videos!
Rush SR - Road America Gridlife Race 4 - July 27, 2024
Starting 4th based on finish from race 3, watch my race from my perspective. Still working on minor details as I learn the track. Really pleased with the weekend in a field of 43 identical cars.
มุมมอง: 65
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Rush SR Road America Gridlife
มุมมอง 162หลายเดือนก่อน
My best race of the weekend! 43 Rush SRs at #roadamerica with #gridlife #rushautoworks #deadmau5 #prime4racing
Rush SR - Pitt Race - NASA Great Lakes - 15th to 1st!
มุมมอง 254หลายเดือนก่อน
Started on pole in 1st gear. Selected 2nd and got zero! Held my breath while 14 cars passed me on each side. Luckily everyone avoided me and I was finally able to select 2nd just before the first corner. Ride along as I worked my way through the BMWs and Thunder Roadsters. Got lucky when the lead Rush had to take evasive action, and then nearly threw it away.... So much fun!!!
Gridlife - 1st race - Mid Ohio June 2024 - Rush SR
มุมมอง 1742 หลายเดือนก่อน
Unbelievably starting on pole for my first Gridlife Rush SR race! Finished 2nd - very happy with that!
Gridlife Rush SR - Mid Ohio June 2024 - Podium!
มุมมอง 1132 หลายเดือนก่อน
Starting 2nd, I lost a place straight away, and then another in the first few laps right before a full course yellow. Big battle at the restart and held on for 3rd. Very close racing in a huge field of Rush SRs!
Gridlife - Rush SR - Fri June 28 2024 Pole position - 1:34.09
มุมมอง 1462 หลายเดือนก่อน
1st time with Gridlife and Rush SR. Got a great lap in qualifying on Friday Sorry for the camera! Can see many small errors, so more time was there.... next time!
Rush SR - Gingerman - NASA Great Lakes June 16 2024 - Lightning Race
มุมมอง 2242 หลายเดือนก่อน
Brilliant battle for the class win with Jason and Tom in the other Rush SR cars. Navigating traffic, oil on track and a lot of yellows. These cars are little "pocket rockets" and a huge amount of fun!
Ozarks OIR - Storm/Thunder Roadsters race 4 - 2:36.0 - NASA Great Lakes + MidAmerica Apr 2023
มุมมอง 34410 หลายเดือนก่อน
Two Thunder Roadsters battle for outright win at OIR. We finished 0.4 seconds apart, 48 seconds ahead of 3rd. Repeatedly lowered class track record to 2:36.0 (less than 9/10ths slower than outright track record). Watch for the cone incident in my rear view mirror on lap 2 or 3!! Brilliant track, rewards commitment! NASA Great Lakes and NASA MidAmerica - Apr 2023
NASA Championships 2023 - 18 Thunder Roadster GTRs - PittRace
มุมมอง 1K11 หลายเดือนก่อน
Starting from 7th after brake issues in Saturday's qualifying race, I battled up the field, then spun with more brake issues. Dropped to 13th then had some great battles to work back up to 4th. Derrek, Jeremy and Jason drove too well and were too far ahead to catch them, even with the 8 minutes of full-course yellow. I trimmed that out of the video. Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you'd like me ...
Thunder Roadster epic lead swap battle - NASA Great Lakes, Mid Ohio Aug 2023 Race 3
มุมมอง 236ปีที่แล้ว
Watch as two Thunder Roadsters swap the lead for lap after lap. Traffic plays its part, and it's amazing to see zero bodywork contact! Max respect!
Crazy Thunder Roadster GTR - Started 12th and WON! - Nasa Great Lakes - Mid Ohio May2023 Race 3
มุมมอง 490ปีที่แล้ว
Reverse Grid - epic battle - some bump drafting and a LOT of traffic. One of my best wins so far!
NCM Race 3 - Mar 2023 - Thunder Roadster GTRs with NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 97ปีที่แล้ว
5-way battle for the win! Incredible action, close racing, no contact, lots of laughs afterwards!
NCM March 2023 - Thunder Roadster GTRs battling for the win with NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 283ปีที่แล้ว
First race weekend of 2023 season brought incredibly close racing. Watch as we dice for the lead within inches of each other. SO MUCH FUN!
Sebring PBOC Winterfest Race 2 - Jan 21, 2023
มุมมอง 138ปีที่แล้ว
Crazy battle with 3 other Thunder Roadster GTRs - constant position changes, and note the other faster cars who got involved then backed off to watch the fun we were having! So much fun!
Sebring PBOC Winterfest Race 1 - Jan 21, 2023 #ThunderRoadsterGTR
มุมมอง 262ปีที่แล้ว
First competitive trip to Sebring, and sprint race 1. Enjoyed a good battle with the other Thunder Roadsters, and had some fun times with much quicker cars.
Really close battle - many lead changes. Thunder Roadster GTR - Pitt - Race 3. NASA Great Lakes 7/22
มุมมอง 492 ปีที่แล้ว
Really close battle - many lead changes. Thunder Roadster GTR - Pitt - Race 3. NASA Great Lakes 7/22
Thunder Roadsters at Pitt Race with NASA Great Lakes - Race 2 Sun morning July 2022
มุมมอง 372 ปีที่แล้ว
Thunder Roadsters at Pitt Race with NASA Great Lakes - Race 2 Sun morning July 2022
17 Thunder Roadsters battling at Pitt - rain showers - NASA Great Lakes - July 2022 Race 1
มุมมอง 592 ปีที่แล้ว
17 Thunder Roadsters battling at Pitt - rain showers - NASA Great Lakes - July 2022 Race 1
INCREDIBLE SIDE BY SIDE! 2 Battling Thunder Roadsters at Pitt Race - NASA Great Lakes July 2022
มุมมอง 2582 ปีที่แล้ว
INCREDIBLE SIDE BY SIDE! 2 Battling Thunder Roadsters at Pitt Race - NASA Great Lakes July 2022
Started 9th finished 1st - NASA Great Lakes - Gingerman June 2022 - Thunder Roadster GTR
มุมมอง 882 ปีที่แล้ว
Started 9th finished 1st - NASA Great Lakes - Gingerman June 2022 - Thunder Roadster GTR
Ozarks International Raceway - Thunder Roadsters Last to First! NASA Central / Great Lakes June 2022
มุมมอง 7242 ปีที่แล้ว
Ozarks International Raceway - Thunder Roadsters Last to First! NASA Central / Great Lakes June 2022
Make that pass stick! Thunder Roadster GTR - race 3 Mid Ohio - NASA Great Lakes May 2022
มุมมอง 772 ปีที่แล้ว
Make that pass stick! Thunder Roadster GTR - race 3 Mid Ohio - NASA Great Lakes May 2022
Thunder Roadster GTR - Reverse Grid - Mid Ohio May 29 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 912 ปีที่แล้ว
Thunder Roadster GTR - Reverse Grid - Mid Ohio May 29 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
EPIC race long battle Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio May 2022 - Lightning Race 1 - NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 3442 ปีที่แล้ว
EPIC race long battle Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio May 2022 - Lightning Race 1 - NASA Great Lakes
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 1 - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 682 ปีที่แล้ว
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 1 - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 2 Reverse Grid - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 612 ปีที่แล้ว
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 2 Reverse Grid - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 3 - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 1822 ปีที่แล้ว
Thunder Roadster GTR - Mid Ohio Race 3 - April 2022 - NASA Great Lakes
AMAZING BATTLE!!! Thunder Roadster GTR - Daytona - NASA National Championships #NASA Great Lakes
มุมมอง 2.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
AMAZING BATTLE!!! Thunder Roadster GTR - Daytona - NASA National Championships #NASA Great Lakes
NASA Great Lakes - Mid Ohio Aug 28 2021 - Lightning Race 1 - Thunder Roadster
มุมมอง 1103 ปีที่แล้ว
NASA Great Lakes - Mid Ohio Aug 28 2021 - Lightning Race 1 - Thunder Roadster
14 Thunder Roadster GTRs at Pitt Race - NASA Great Lakes - July 25 2021 - Race 2
มุมมอง 753 ปีที่แล้ว
14 Thunder Roadster GTRs at Pitt Race - NASA Great Lakes - July 25 2021 - Race 2
Such a fun car!!!
James what gear set were you using (if it’s not secret!)
No secret - that was the 15
@@jamesthunderroadstergtrThanks! Great drive and video, by the way.
Lots of full throttle action here 🏎️💨
Good stuff James! That was great to watch and great weekend for you !
Thanks Fred! It was great racing and hanging out with you!
What a thrill!! Nice save in turn 13 at 15:10!
Thanks Bill! Looking forward to it!
GREAT drive!! See ya'll at Mid Ohio!
I've got a cramp in my right calf from flooring the gas so hard. That was a great pass to the inside on that last Miata. You didn't want to have to go around him on the outside.
It looks like those cars could use more sway bar.
You're right - per the Spec rules, we're not allowed any sway bars!
@@jamesthunderroadstergtr I watched a few more videos. You're good.
Thanks@@JB91710 it's a ton of fun! Hoping to be sharing my time between the Thunder Roadster and the Rush SR next season!
They let a Legend Car race at Daytona😐 I need to know how lol
yeah! at the he was able to pick the track flow
Yes do a voiceover
Crazy brake issues even after inserting new brake discs!
It was a different part of the braking system that caused the problem, unfortunately!
Top tier driving indeed 🧐
Man, I need to figure out how to afford one of these..... Great racing!
What a race!!!!
Nicely done
James, exciting video. Is anyone still building the Thunder Roadster and supplying parts and support??
Hey there, yes, actually Toys By Tink in Florida is building new cars and supplying parts. There are spec cars racing in several NASA regions. I race in the Great Lakes region and we regularly have 12 or more at each event.
That was some great racing between you and 72. I love the position of the onboard cameras too. Nice work!
Thanks very much! It is a huge amount of fun, and very hard work!
Thanks Jason!
really great drive James!
James, thanks for the video. I've been racing SCCA SRF3 for 12 years and just sold my car. I have a bunch of questions about TR/GTR. I've gone through the NASA web site and have a general feel for it. What is the best source for deeper information?
Hi Greg, thanks for the comment. If you are on facebook, look up the Thunder Roadster Series page. As a national NASA class, there are people from all over the country on there who can answer questions and provide guidance. Also, our cars typically come from Toys by Tink in Florida for new ones, and some second hand ones come up from time to time. Hope that helps.
@@jamesthunderroadstergtr Thanks. I will do that.
master class, James👍🏎️👍 until our next race weekend together, looking forward!!:))🤪
Oh that’s fun to watch!
Man that looked like a blast
Whoa! Great driving James! some exciting traffic moments in a few spots!
Thanks 👍 Looking forward to continuing our close racing battles this year!
Gotta make sure to up-shift on the TH-cam video quality for the best experience. So tell me about the dials on your dashboard. And what do you use to record?
It gets uploaded in SD and then youtube processes the HD version. Watch it again and see what you think. Dials from left to right A/F meter (we run on carburetors so the jetting size is important to get the best 'burn'), coolant temp, rev counter, oil pressure, timer. The two red pulls on the right are for the two fire systems. I use an Innov motorcycle system which records when the light is turned on, that is mounted to the top of the frame in front of me.
Dude! This reminds me so much of racing games in the 80s. Thanks for sharing these videos. Stay safe.
Saw the car today man! Looked like a hard hit! Hope you’re all good!🤘🏻
Here’s my view of the whole race, including the last few laps that weren’t in the side by side - th-cam.com/video/lk7n4id_Ao4/w-d-xo.html
always fun racing with you james!!
Grinning from ear to ear - that was awesome 👏🏽
Damn, slipping and sliding through T14!
It's a critical corner to be 'flat' on and not have understeer because of the run down to 17. I was trying to set the car up to be flat from exit of 12, once the car settled, through 13, 14, 15, 16 into brake zone for 17
There's a wicked vibration in the wheel. Did you flat spot the tires, or is an aligment issues caused by the curbs or something? Great driving, great race and it was exciting seeing you competition in the rear camera. Nice clean racing.
Yeah you’re right. These cars are very susceptible to vibration - lots of heim joints, a spool in the rear axle, a motorcycle engine and transmission that’s driving the rear wheels, poor quality spec wheels and tires which spin on the rims and mess up the somewhat inaccurate initial balancing! It’s not normally that bad though and seems to improve with different wheel/tire combinations.
Observations - wow, I was ragged, and that's not necessarily the fastest way! The rain, the misfire and the overheated tires meant I had the 4 off after turn 4. After that, I made several small mistakes which ultimately made for a great race, but lots to learn from that!
You did fine. You contolled the slides, and didn't panic with the 4-off, and drove your way back onto the track at speed safely, and you didn't lose a position. That's as good a recovery as anybody can ask for!
Oh yeah! Now that's awesome!
NP-0 what
huge
This is awesome
Awesome+
What a blast🤙🏻
Wasn’t it?!
I was at Mid Ohio too! I saw this race but didn't realize you were in it. So cool!
Thanks Seva - I'll be there again in August - hope to say Hi then!
Insane seeing the "pack" of thunder roadsters passing basically everything. It's like a completely separate race that's happening on the same track.
Yeah, it's true multi-class racing. Extremely fun and exciting!
What kind of straightaway speeds were you seeing? Lap times?
Oops… looks like some passing under a yellow around the 33:00 mark 🙈 I thought I caught that when I watched the live broadcast, this seems like it definitely confirms it
You’re right. My pass was completed before the yellow, but it looks like two of the others passed under the yellow and before the stranded vehicle. It wasn’t called by the officials.
@@jamesthunderroadstergtr I can hear you lift for a second, then hammer back down to get by that car before the corner worker which was clean. Then you got passed with the broken down car right off to the left of the track. We heard something about the GTR nationals being invite only next year, did you hear about this?
I don't know how all of you guys missed the spinning Boxster. What a well driven race by the whole pack.
OMG What a ride! From inside the cockpit it looked even more intense. Man I miss driving with the boys! And damn, all that dirt, tire smoke, and out of class carnage at 38:19! With how much you were giving the engine the beans at 11,000 rpm on the oval, where did you end up on fuel at the end? A few slurps left in the tank?
An absolute madlad!
Can you not take T14 flat out without upshifting before the crest?
Good question, not tried it. I think I’d run out of revs mid corner and need to upshift. I’ll try it next time, thanks!
Now just who is that cheeky fellow in the red automobile??