Live from the Phoenix LODRS - Page 6

Toby Lang · 02-20-2011, 01:07 PM

They added a person to the bottom of the sheet in Stock. I guess because we didn't get to make the last scheduled time run. The revised sheet is posted on DRC. All first round opponents stay the same except the number 1 qualifier gets a bye and the person he was supposed to race runs the person added to the bottom. The later rounds change significantly though with three possible second round heads-up races.

-Toby

Todd Boyer · 02-20-2011, 01:10 PM

Awesome job Toby !!! Thanks much !!!!

Toby Lang · 02-20-2011, 01:16 PM

They just announced they will be calling Stock to the lanes in about 15 minutes.

-Toby

Toby Lang · 02-20-2011, 01:37 PM

Right after they called Stock to the lanes it started sprinkling. It's not sprinkling very hard, but the clouds look pretty dark out to the west. So we're on hold again.

EDIT: It's raining pretty steady now, so it will be a while before we run.

-Toby

Bob Pagano · 02-20-2011, 01:42 PM

Please tell us what camcorder you are using, it is getting very good pictures. how expensive was it ?

mopacltd · 02-20-2011, 01:42 PM

It started snowing again here about 6 a.m. and has not stopped. Got over 4 inches on the ground now. I live abut 90 miles northwest of Firebird and the weather says it is moving in from the west heading east. I do hope you get this in, but be safe.

novassdude · 02-20-2011, 01:47 PM

Have they ever had a race stopped for dust and rain on the same weekend before this?

Toby Lang · 02-20-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Pagano

Please tell us what camcorder you are using, it is getting very good pictures. how expensive was it ?

It's a Sony HDR-CX110 Handycam. I bought it used from ebay for $280. If I would have waited a few more weeks I could have got one for $239 with free shipping. There is someone on there that has a whole bunch of factory refurbished ones he's selling for the price above. I haven't checked lately, but with the quantity he had on there a few weeks ago, I would think he still has plenty left. I think they retail for about $439 or somewhere around there.

-Toby

mopacltd · 02-20-2011, 01:51 PM

Yes, Novadude. Happens more than you think.

Toby Lang · 02-20-2011, 02:11 PM

Bob,

I'm also reducing the quality from 1920x1080i at 17 mbits/s down to 640x360p at 1 mbits/s. If I encoded the videos in 720p at 3 mbits/s or higher they would look even better, but they would be way too big to upload through my phone. The H264 codec is an awesome codec.

You can also hook the camera straight to your HD TV through an HDMI cable (sold separately.)

When I get home I might encode some in 720p and upload them.

-Toby

02-20-2011, 01:07 PM	#51
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS They added a person to the bottom of the sheet in Stock. I guess because we didn't get to make the last scheduled time run. The revised sheet is posted on DRC. All first round opponents stay the same except the number 1 qualifier gets a bye and the person he was supposed to race runs the person added to the bottom. The later rounds change significantly though with three possible second round heads-up races. -Toby

02-20-2011, 01:10 PM	#52
Todd Boyer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Saint John NB Canada Posts: 561 Likes: 30 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Awesome job Toby !!! Thanks much !!!!

02-20-2011, 01:16 PM	#53
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS They just announced they will be calling Stock to the lanes in about 15 minutes. -Toby

02-20-2011, 01:37 PM	#54
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Right after they called Stock to the lanes it started sprinkling. It's not sprinkling very hard, but the clouds look pretty dark out to the west. So we're on hold again. EDIT: It's raining pretty steady now, so it will be a while before we run. -Toby Last edited by Toby Lang; 02-20-2011 at 01:42 PM.

02-20-2011, 01:42 PM	#55
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Please tell us what camcorder you are using, it is getting very good pictures. how expensive was it ? __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

02-20-2011, 01:42 PM	#56
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 416 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS It started snowing again here about 6 a.m. and has not stopped. Got over 4 inches on the ground now. I live abut 90 miles northwest of Firebird and the weather says it is moving in from the west heading east. I do hope you get this in, but be safe.

02-20-2011, 01:47 PM	#57
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Have they ever had a race stopped for dust and rain on the same weekend before this?

02-20-2011, 01:51 PM	#59
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 416 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Yes, Novadude. Happens more than you think.

02-20-2011, 02:11 PM	#60
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Live from the Phoenix LODRS Bob, I'm also reducing the quality from 1920x1080i at 17 mbits/s down to 640x360p at 1 mbits/s. If I encoded the videos in 720p at 3 mbits/s or higher they would look even better, but they would be way too big to upload through my phone. The H264 codec is an awesome codec. You can also hook the camera straight to your HD TV through an HDMI cable (sold separately.) When I get home I might encode some in 720p and upload them. -Toby Last edited by Toby Lang; 02-20-2011 at 03:15 PM. Reason: changed 1k to 1m