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BabyNoahAtBeach
I've learned a thing or two from this snarky dude.
I’ve learned a thing or two from this snarky dude.
2015-07-04 19.07.08
Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
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Open-wheeled cars, Porsche 911s, and fast Miatas. Those are drivers' cars.
Open-wheeled cars, Porsche 911s, and fast Miatas. Those are drivers’ cars.
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The lovely Schmidt Family, visiting Raleigh for the NC State homecoming football game.
The lovely Schmidt Family, visiting Raleigh for the NC State homecoming football game.
2015-03-31 12.53.23
Kivvi makes me smile like this.
Kivvi makes me smile like this.
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"I swear, it wasn't me!"
“I swear, it wasn’t me!”
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2015-08-07 17.39.45
Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
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SwamiMike makes is debut at PCA Club Racing in 2016, after a 30 year hiatus in racing.
SwamiMike makes is debut at PCA Club Racing in 2016, after a 30 year hiatus in racing.
If I can do more with less, that means I have learned the skills necessary. Thank you Bianca and Swami.
If I can do more with less, that means I have learned the skills necessary. Thank you Bianca and Swami.
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More stickers that I could have anticipated. My orange helmet protects the software.
More stickers that I could have anticipated. My orange helmet protects the software.
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Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
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2015-08-14 17.27.22
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High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
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Road Atlanta in June. I am never tired of this view.
Road Atlanta in June. I am never tired of this view.
2015-08-24 22.19.11
Dinner at a cool little Mexican place in Braselton
Dinner at a cool little Mexican place in Braselton
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A dream come true: Indy. Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
A dream come true: Indy. Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
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Swami has the most track decals I have ever seen! He must have been a very good boy.
Swami has the most track decals I have ever seen! He must have been a very good boy.
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Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
When SwamiMike rescued me from myself again...who goes onto a hot track in flip-flops?
When SwamiMike rescued me from myself again…who goes onto a hot track in flip-flops?
Circuit de Sarthre.
Circuit de Sarthre.
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In the paddocks July 2014, Trackdaze HPDE at Virginia International Raceway
In the paddocks July 2014, Trackdaze HPDE at Virginia International Raceway
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MrandMrsSCDon
Formal but picturesque landscaping
Formal but picturesque landscaping
Well. I tried but the bunny ears trick worked only once.
Well. I tried but the bunny ears trick worked only once.
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The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
Lady Lambo who is an amazing, fast, accurate driver. A woman who serves as a role model.
Lady Lambo who is an amazing, fast, accurate driver. A woman who serves as a role model.
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Diva and Big T making a splash at Lake Wawasee, Indiana.
Diva and Big T making a splash at Lake Wawasee, Indiana.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
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#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
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A short brown woman in an orange helmet at Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah.
A short brown woman in an orange helmet at Roebling Road Raceway in Savannah.
I have tried to build a habit of taking post session notes this year at both my tracks.
I have tried to build a habit of taking post session notes this year at both my tracks.
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
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The Chateau during my dawn walk.
The Chateau during my dawn walk.
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Last round I scored a D+
Last round I scored a D+
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So it was a bit more serious than I had thought.
So it was a bit more serious than I had thought.
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Road Atlanta Turn 5: a place where Bianca settled her suspension and Moxie grips the track hard.
Road Atlanta Turn 5: a place where Bianca settled her suspension and Moxie grips the track hard.
'Nuff said.
‘Nuff said.
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Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
VIR North Course track map.
VIR North Course track map.
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2014-03-22 13.28.09
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Giving women a voice in media.
Giving women a voice in media.
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Warm-ups on Saturday, 48 hours of Sebring 2016
Warm-ups on Saturday, 48 hours of Sebring 2016
Ron with his car.
Ron with his car.
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All apexes are not equal.
All apexes are not equal.
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This adorable couple stopped by Sunday to say hello! I love you Mickie and Keith.
This adorable couple stopped by Sunday to say hello! I love you Mickie and Keith.
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Truth here.
Truth here.
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Awesome Without Borders fueled my Indy trip! Flaunting their livery at Roebling Road Raceway.
Awesome Without Borders fueled my Indy trip! Flaunting their livery at Roebling Road Raceway.
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The Punk Rock Fairy Godmother of Feminism: An unrelenting mission, broad vision and unflagging energy.
The Punk Rock Fairy Godmother of Feminism: An unrelenting mission, broad vision and unflagging energy.
SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
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ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
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Truly a man who can balance it all: style, speed, Southern courtliness, and the courage to promote me!
Truly a man who can balance it all: style, speed, Southern courtliness, and the courage to promote me!
Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
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2015-06-06 09.10.05
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a slow car fast.
a slow car fast.
The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
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Vader at Road Atlanta: Surrogate siblings, complete with rivalry, conspiracy and always using outdoor voices!
Vader at Road Atlanta: Surrogate siblings, complete with rivalry, conspiracy and always using outdoor voices!
Got caught last night watching Road Atlanta in-car track videos. Hey, I was just doing my homework!
Got caught last night watching Road Atlanta in-car track videos. Hey, I was just doing my homework!
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Monsieur and Madame LeMans hosting dinner at Oak Tree Tavern, VIR. Handsome hubby in mirror. I very courageously wore red. Still scary to me.
Monsieur and Madame LeMans hosting dinner at Oak Tree Tavern, VIR. Handsome hubby in mirror. I very courageously wore red. Still scary to me.
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Piggy and I drove 800+ miles back from Indianapolis. One and a half tank of gas. #lovemypig
Piggy and I drove 800+ miles back from Indianapolis. One and a half tank of gas. #lovemypig
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Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
Terry E, who hails from south Florida is a frequent sight at Sebring.
Terry E, who hails from south Florida is a frequent sight at Sebring.
Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
The crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
The crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
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V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
Thoughts of Indy tempered my anticipated loss, with son moving away. #freshmanyear
Thoughts of Indy tempered my anticipated loss, with son moving away. #freshmanyear
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Thanks to The Major, this is on my office wall.
Thanks to The Major, this is on my office wall.
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THE hottest car I've ever met in person.
THE hottest car I’ve ever met in person.
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Jeep helped me design a quick and dirty FDM logo.
Jeep helped me design a quick and dirty FDM logo.
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Mr. and Mrs. Swami living out in the sticks (according to their website).
Mr. and Mrs. Swami living out in the sticks (according to their website).
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Carol N, Mike J, and Jim N soaking in the breezy sunshine at 48 Hours of Sebring in Feb 2016.
Carol N, Mike J, and Jim N soaking in the breezy sunshine at 48 Hours of Sebring in Feb 2016.
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