Live thread: An insider look at a GRM track test

The M3 is pretty much ready: lugs torqued, oil and tire pressures checked. The car recently got an oil change, so the sump is full of fresh Red Line. 

I’ll wipe down the car this evening so it looks all pretty. 

While driving it earlier today, though, I thought I heard a rattle from the rear. 

Found it. (Found the missing wrench, too.)

And more gear to prep: cameras.

I charge batteries whenever I return from a shoot, but still throw them on the charger before heading out again. 

David S. Wallens said:

And more gear to prep: cameras.

I charge batteries whenever I return from a shoot, but still throw them on the charger before heading out again. 

I feel neurotic sometimes about charging batteries. Even if the event isn't for another couple of weeks, I feel the need to start charging batteries.

I'm doing laundry because I accidentally left my balaclava in my gear bag for like six weeks and it smelled like hobo taint. 

I just finished loading up the truck--data gear, stay alive in the sun gear, and keep the cars alive gear. No photos until morning, because it's dark out! I'll load the car tomorrow, too, since it's supposed to rain overnight.

The other car has been safely delivered to Chris, who will drive it over in the morning. Still haven't figured out how to drive two cars at once. 

Time to make the donuts. 

I forgot to live blog my breakfast–coconut yogurt with some granola–but time to walk out to the car and then head on out.

Good morning from the track! Time to get camera gear unloaded and ready to shoot. 

Made it. 

Good to see that everyone made it.

Have fun storming the castle!