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Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

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The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
The Chin Motorsports team: really excellent organizers and good people!
Loading up test run on the new trailer, July 2015.
Loading up test run on the new trailer, July 2015.
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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.
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?
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Giving women a voice in media.
Giving women a voice in media.
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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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Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
Keith and Micki Madison from Goldcrest Motorsports. Lifesavers!
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Circuit de Sarthre.
Circuit de Sarthre.
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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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).
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.
Kivvi makes me smile like this.
Kivvi makes me smile like this.
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
Finding peace in a sleepy lake village.
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"I swear, it wasn't me!"
“I swear, it wasn’t me!”
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.
V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
V8, Vince H from New Orleans, to the rescue.
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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.
Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
Meticulous and serious. Just like Swami.
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The Chateau during my dawn walk.
The Chateau during my dawn walk.
Ron with his car.
Ron with his car.
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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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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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Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
Unloading and chatting. Dr. Kivvi makes a point.
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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SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
SOMEbody actually cooked me lunch! ILY Vader!
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.
Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
Plagiarized from the New Yorker.
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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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High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
High point of the weekend: Kivvi, Swami and Vaderito.
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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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'Nuff said.
‘Nuff said.
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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.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
The Chin Trademarked Traqmate Format.
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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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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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This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
This is the old banner that Moxie came fitted with.
Road Atlanta in June. I am never tired of this view.
Road Atlanta in June. I am never tired of this view.
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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Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
Big T took this candid shot on the drive up.
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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.
First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
First Settlers Region Full Course VIR HPDE, May 2014
The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
The Original Track Monkeys, Roy and Karen!
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#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
#8 and Bianca at Road Atlanta paddocks
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ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
ThirdHalfC gave me a B- range score
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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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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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Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
Bunny ears and eating my lunch.
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Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
Team Silver! Ready for Road Atlanta
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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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a slow car fast.
a slow car fast.
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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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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 crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
The crew who came to my rescue. Thank you!
THE hottest car I've ever met in person.
THE hottest car I’ve ever met in person.
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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.
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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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All apexes are not equal.
All apexes are not equal.
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Truth here.
Truth here.
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Formal but picturesque landscaping
Formal but picturesque landscaping
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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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Last round I scored a D+
Last round I scored a D+
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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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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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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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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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Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
Thank you Awesome Without Borders.
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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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VIR North Course track map.
VIR North Course track map.
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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.
The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
The chip pak at dinner Saturday night
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