[BIG BLOG UPDATE #3]

In addition to the Redline Time Attack, we also took part in the first ever Live Sockets Battle series. Run in a similar fashion as “touge”, our R35 driven by Billy Brooks was pitted against the Focus Auto Sales R34 GT-R piloted by hot-shoe Billy Johnson. It was the battle of the Billys! For the first lap, the R34 was in the lead position with our R35 chasing. The rules stated that the cars must maintain a speed of 65 mph until they crossed the start-finish line after which you are allowed to go full speed.

As the cars neared the line, Billy Brooks in our R35 hung back a little bit and Billy Johnson jumped into full throttle on the R34 the moment he touched the line. This built a significant gap between the R34 and our R35 as they raced around the banked turn. However that lead was immediately lost as the R34’s brakes didn’t delivery the stopping power Billy Johnson needed to make the turn into the infield, and he went off course allowing our R35 to pass and automatically win the lap.

For the second lap, Billy Brooks led Billy Johnson to the start/finish line to start the clocks. However unlike what had been explained as part of the Battle rules, the R34 hung WAY back. Following the rules to a T, Billy Brooks went full throttle (from 65mph) in the R35 as it touched the line and the R34 was just starting to come into picture. As the R35 built speed and entered the banked turn, Billy Johnson brought the R34 across the start/finish line at full song. That certainly gave him great speed as he flew through the banked turn and into the infield section.

The R34 put down a fantastic 2nd lap, but the combined times were not enough to overcome the consistency of Billy Brooks and the R35. Today, the R35 came out on top however it was a very close contest. One that we hope to take part of again in the near future. Many thanks to Live Sockets for inviting us to be a part of the Battle!!

Once again BIG THANKS to Brad Jarvis for the photos! Great job!