Photo Thread - USA7s HPDE October 17/18, 2026

[CBuff]

@savagete2860's Better half. Amazing photos, thanks so much.

 

One of my favorites (Sorry @Vovchandr)

But this has to be my favorite. I know its not a race, but I will let the viewers decide who won.

 

[pethier]

On 10/18/2026 at 4:19 PM, williamwashere said:

I'm so jealous.  Where can we do this in Texas?

Harris Hill near San Marcos?

 

Seriously, I don't know how to find a track day near Houston.

[Croc]

13 hours ago, savagete2860 said:

Here is a photo dump - the photographer had a favorite so you might have to do some digging but hopefully there are a few good ones of everyone. https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y6QakrBe1BBCiVoAA

 

Hi Tim, 

 

Do you mind if I put a selection of these into a new event gallery on USA7s please?  I was going to upload mine this weekend.

 

thanks

m

[savagete2860]

7 minutes ago, Croc said:

 

Hi Tim, 

 

Do you mind if I put a selection of these into a new event gallery on USA7s please?  I was going to upload mine this weekend.

 

thanks

m

Please do!

[williamwashere]

10 hours ago, pethier said:

Harris Hill near San Marcos?

 

Seriously, I don't know how to find a track day near Houston.

MSR Houston (https://msrhouston.com) is the only one I know of, and they're moving to a "country club" vibe. We'd have to see about renting the track I think.

[Vovchandr]

18 hours ago, CBuff said:

 (Sorry @Vovchandr)

 

Sad trombone noises.

 

Huge credit for Croc for saving me with experience from going down a very long and wrong partitioning path for the problem.

 

I realized too late I missed my once a year opportunity to ask somebody to take me for a quick spin as a passenger in the paddock in a Duratec car to see what that powerband feels like compared to mine. Or maybe even the crazy 620 to experience the crazy wheel spin. More power is very low on the totem pole but the desire is there. 

[CBuff]

@Vovchandr I would have been happy to let you take the 420 out for a spin. We could have even put the plates back on. If not before then next years event.

[SK400]

[SK400]

[SK400]

[Vovchandr]

15 minutes ago, SK400 said:

 

 

Two adorable photos!

[Felix Katch - No. 926]

40 minutes ago, SK400 said:

Great to see dad enjoying himself with his friends!

[SK400]

Our Hero, cheerleader and already driver!  

[mccasksl]

Home in Austin after almost 4,000 miles drive in the RV. Great trip and the USA7s NJMP event was so much fun even as a spectator. Many many thanks to Croc, Tom and others for such a great event! It was really fun to finally meet all those folks who I’ve only known thru the webpage. Placing a name with a face and smile, so much fun with the Caterham and Lotus Sevens community. I’ll be back next year hopefully w/ a Caterham.

Cheers!

Steve

🙂

[pethier]

3 hours ago, mccasksl said:

Home in Austin after almost 4,000 miles drive in the RV. Great trip and the USA7s NJMP event was so much fun even as a spectator. Many many thanks to Croc, Tom and others for such a great event! It was really fun to finally meet all those folks who I’ve only known thru the webpage. Placing a name with a face and smile, so much fun with the Caterham and Lotus Sevens community. I’ll be back next year hopefully w/ a Caterham.

Cheers!

Steve

🙂

Hi, Steve!  Thanks again for ride to Helper in your Lotus at the LUG in Utah. I think the trick diff for my CSR 260 is just about to arrive here.  I should be making my LUG photos public shortly.

 

[We return you now to your regularly-scheduled NJMP programing]

[savagete2860]

On 10/22/2026 at 10:54 AM, mccasksl said:

Home in Austin after almost 4,000 miles drive in the RV. Great trip and the USA7s NJMP event was so much fun even as a spectator. Many many thanks to Croc, Tom and others for such a great event! It was really fun to finally meet all those folks who I’ve only known thru the webpage. Placing a name with a face and smile, so much fun with the Caterham and Lotus Sevens community. I’ll be back next year hopefully w/ a Caterham.

Cheers!

Steve

🙂

It was great to meet you and I am glad you made it back safely. You were buzzing around helping everyone during the event, and I am very thankful you were there and helped me tediously adjust my throttle stop. Also, after video review, I can confirm it was me that almost lost it on t12 after hitting the curb - it wasn't standing water like I said at dinner

[Croc]

 

Photos copied across to 4 pages of galleries here

https://usa7s.net/ips/gallery/category/2-usa7s-events/

 

 

@FasterThanVov / @Vovchandr  Geoff borrowed someones SLR for the group photo on the start finish line - was it yours?

[BlakeJ]

On 10/22/2026 at 10:54 AM, mccasksl said:

Home in Austin after almost 4,000 miles drive in the RV. Great trip and the USA7s NJMP event was so much fun even as a spectator. Many many thanks to Croc, Tom and others for such a great event! It was really fun to finally meet all those folks who I’ve only known thru the webpage. Placing a name with a face and smile, so much fun with the Caterham and Lotus Sevens community. I’ll be back next year hopefully w/ a Caterham.

Cheers!

Steve

🙂

Was nice to meet you, Steve, and want to express my gratitude for your help with the tires and throttle cable, as well! 
glad you enjoyed the Se7ens event at NJMP!

[Vovchandr]

3 hours ago, Croc said:

 

Photos copied across to 4 pages of galleries here

https://usa7s.net/ips/gallery/category/2-usa7s-events/

 

 

@FasterThanVov / @Vovchandr  Geoff borrowed someones SLR for the group photo on the start finish line - was it yours?

 

Yes. I plan to take a look at film this Sunday. 

[Croc]

8 hours ago, savagete2860 said:

 I can confirm it was me that almost lost it on t12 after hitting the curb - it wasn't standing water like I said at dinner

You forgot to mention that the patch at turn 12 unsettled the car as it goes over at speed. Take too much kerb then and you are looking very very average.  You got off lightly.  Please don’t do it again - one car crashing on Saturday was one too many for me.