Emilio700
Emilio700 New Reader
3/19/13 2:31 p.m.

Link to the "Survive the 25" documentary of the 2012 Thunderhill 25 hours featuring Team 949 racing on youtube

http://youtu.be/0Yt-MtCDbDQ

Most of the interview was done right after the race and I had just climbed out of the car after a 6.5hr stint, total about 15hrs. I was pretty darn tired so I probably sound a bit duller than usual :P

Notables on Team 949 Racing for the 25:

Crewchief Keith Tanner of Targa Miata and Flyin Miata

Head mechanic Andrew Kidd of Trackspeed Engineering

peter
peter HalfDork
3/19/13 3:11 p.m.

Enjoying this. During the dramatic alternator/waterpump-belt failure scene, I had to laugh at the crew chief's line outgoing line: "Happy car, thank you Crusher".

Aren't Miatas always happy cars?

Keith Tanner
Keith Tanner MegaDork
3/19/13 3:18 p.m.

That was me

They can get a little cranky when you make them race this hard. Emilio drove the wheels off Crusher to get that win.

peter
peter HalfDork
3/19/13 3:31 p.m.
Keith Tanner wrote: That was me

Keith Tanner: the Bob Ross of Miatas.

HunterJP
HunterJP HalfDork
3/19/13 4:35 p.m.

Having dealt with both Keith (personal Miata) and Emilio (race Miata), I can say I am not surprised by the effort, or the result. Very cool video to watch. Outstanding job, guys!

Emilio700
Emilio700 New Reader
3/19/13 7:28 p.m.

Keith wins the "looking and sounding pro" prize. I just look kinda tired and possibly too serious.

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