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I've learned a thing or two from this snarky dude.
I’ve learned a thing or two from this snarky dude.
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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.
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Loading up test run on the new trailer, July 2015.
Loading up test run on the new trailer, July 2015.
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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!
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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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Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
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Giving women a voice in media.
Giving women a voice in media.
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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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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.
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All apexes are not equal.
All apexes are not equal.
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First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
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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.
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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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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#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
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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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'Nuff said.
‘Nuff said.
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The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
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Warm-ups on Saturday, 48 hours of Sebring 2016
Warm-ups on Saturday, 48 hours of Sebring 2016
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ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
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Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
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Last round I scored a D+
Last round I scored a D+
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V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
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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!
SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
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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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Formal but picturesque landscaping
Formal but picturesque landscaping
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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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Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
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Truth here.
Truth here.
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Kivvi makes me smile like this.
Kivvi makes me smile like this.
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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.
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Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
Jeep helped me design a quick and dirty FDM logo.
Jeep helped me design a quick and dirty FDM logo.
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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.
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This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
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"I swear, it wasn't me!"
“I swear, it wasn’t me!”
Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
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The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
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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.
Thanks to The Major, this is on my office wall.
Thanks to The Major, this is on my office wall.
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.
Thoughts of Indy tempered my anticipated loss, with son moving away. #freshmanyear
Thoughts of Indy tempered my anticipated loss, with son moving away. #freshmanyear
In the paddocks July 2014, Trackdaze HPDE at Virginia International Raceway
In the paddocks July 2014, Trackdaze HPDE at Virginia International Raceway
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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Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
A dream come true: Indy. Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
A dream come true: Indy. Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
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VIR North Course track map.
VIR North Course track map.
Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
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High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
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).
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?
Ron with his car.
Ron with his car.
Circuit de Sarthre.
Circuit de Sarthre.
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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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.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
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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.
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The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
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a slow car fast.
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The Chateau during my dawn walk.
The Chateau during my dawn walk.
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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!
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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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Diva and Big T making a splash at Lake Wawasee, Indiana.
Diva and Big T making a splash at Lake Wawasee, Indiana.
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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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Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
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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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Dinner at a cool little Mexican place in Braselton
Dinner at a cool little Mexican place in Braselton
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The crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
The crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
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