411 AX 2006 Schedule

[Hazman]

OK we got the following dates confirmed for the 411 AX events this year.

April 9

June 25

August 27

Yes we have the track reserved for another summer of fun filled 411 AX events. This year they will all be on Sunday. Schedule will be as follows:


REVISED SCHEDULE TO BEAT THE HEAT :o<O:p</O:p
Gates at 0700 hours
Tech 0800 to 0900 hours
Drivers Mtg. 0900 to 0930 hours
First Car Off 0930 hours
Gates closed 1800 hours

We will have three run groups of cars each.
Each group will make 4 passes per session which should allow for 8 runs each.
Group 3 works the track while Group 1 runs
Group 1 works the track while Group 2 runs
Group 2 works the track while Group 3 runs
So you run then work then off

Remember that the concession stand is closed so be prepared for lunch at the track during one of your off periods.


Look for the registration forms at http://www.svtcobraclub.com (http://www.svtcobraclub.com/) or use the form attached below. Registration is open!! $90 for all three if you register early or $35.00 per event or $45.00 if you register within ten days of the event.

If a minor wants to participate they must have a valid driver's license and a release from both parents using this form. http://www.svtcobraclub.com/indexfiles/Release.pdf (http://www.svtcobraclub.com/indexfiles/Release.pdf)

:thumbsup: :bounce:

Participant List - April 9

1 Rick McNutt '97 Mustang Cobra
2 Jayne McNutt '04 Corvette Z06
3 Jason Ireland '03 Corvette
4 Katie Montgomery '03 Corvette
5 Brian Gwin - '06 Mustang
6 Kelly Munsey '96 Impala SS
7 Val Claussen '06 Z06
8 Mark Sulimirski '94 Impala SS
9 Mark Poynter '01 Mustang Cobra
10 Andrew Hanf '97 Mustang Cobra
11 Tony McConnon '94 Mustang Cobra
12 AJ Baker '58 Corvette
13 Mike Monjot '03 Mustang Cobra
14 John Manners '04 Corvette Z06
15 Rob Orkney '01 Corvette
16 Cliff Gibbs '93 Sentra
17 Tyler Hamilton '93 MR2
18 Terry Kehne '96 Impala SS
19 Sam Stout '97 Mustang Cobra
20 Brett Marshall '98 Mustang Cobra
21 Neil Yates '95 Mazda B4000 pickup
22 Chris Anderson '97 Mustang Cobra
23 Rick Brooksbank '86 944T
24 Shawn Drake '95 Impala SS
25 John Malloy '78 Corvette
26 Tony Bolton '02 Mustang GT
27 Joe Boehr '98 Mustang
28 Shawn Willocks '02 Corvette Z06
29 Ben Loope '03 330ci
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Participant List - June 25

1 Rick McNutt '97 Mustang Cobra
2 Jayne McNutt '04 Corvette Z06
3 Jason Ireland '03 Corvette
4 Katie Montgomery '03 Corvette
5 Kelly Munsey '96 Impala SS
6 Val Claussen '06 Corvette Z06
7 Brett Marshall '98 Mustang Cobra
8 Terry Kehne '96 Impala SS
9 Rick Brooksbank '86 944T
10 Shawn Drake '95 Impala SS
11 Tony Bolton '02 Mustang GT
12 Shawn Willocks '02 Corvette Z06
13 Ben Loope '03 330ci
14 Ed Oblow '99 Carrera
15 Mike McCarthy '97 Z3
16 Larry Huff '99 Miata
17 Tyler Hamilton '93 MR2
18 Derek Wilhelm '91 300ZX Twin Turbo
19 Joe Boehr '98 Mustang
20 Chris McHarge '94 Camaro Z28
21 Stuart Gibson '03 Mustang Cobra
22 Cliff Gibbs '93 Sentra
23 Astolf Witte '96 Caprice
24 Daniel Kelly '86 Corvette
25 Steve Nordstrom '92 300ZX
26 Ben Spradlin '01 Mustang GT
27 Cody Bushnell '89 CRX
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Participant List - August 27

1 Rick McNutt '97 Mustang Cobra
2 Jayne McNutt '04 Corvette Z06
3 Jason Ireland '03 Corvette
4 Katie Montgomery '03 Corvette
5 Kelly Munsey '96 Impala SS
6 Val Claussen '06 Z06
7 Mark Sulimirski '94 Impala SS
8 Terry Kehne '96 Impala SS
9 Rick Brooksbank '86 944T
10 Shawn Drake '95 Impala SS
11 Tony Bolton '02 Mustang GT
12 Shawn Willocks '02 Corvette Z06
13 Ben Loope '03 330ci
14 Ed Oblow '99 Carrera
15 Cliff Gibbs '93 Sentra
16 Mark Poynter '01 Mustang Cobra
17 Mark Whitted '03 Mach 1
18 Ryan Jarrard '01 Z28
19 Mark Monjot '04 Mustang Cobra
20 Mike Redinger '97 Mustang Cobra
21 Mike Monjot '03 Mustang Cobra
22 Chris Anderson '97 Mustang Cobra
23 Chris McHarge '94 Camaro
24 Bill Wilcox '98 M3
25 Randall Wilcox '98 M3
26 Derek Morin '98 Sonoma
27 Ray Matlock '04 Mustang Cobra
28 Joe Boehr '98 Mustang GT
29 Will Smith '95 Thunderbird
30 Nick Amick '98 Integra
31 Jeff Mellow '03 Focus SVT
32 Steve Mullins '91 Mustang
33 Mike Detota '86 944T
34 Brett Marshall '98 Mustang Cobra
35 Eric Lewis '03 Mustang Cobra
36Tony McConnon '97 Mustang Cobra
37 Zack Millholland '04 Miata
38 Ben Spradlin '01 Mustang GT
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[TonyBolton]

Good goin Rick! Plan to be at all of'em. Any chance of hosting more than 3 there?

[Hazman]

Good goin Rick! Plan to be at all of'em. Any chance of hosting more than 3 there?

We could get more dates but I am worried about overload and not having enough folks turn out for each event to cover the clubs cost. :( If I get a big response to the sign up for all three events I might try to add some. :D

[OvenMitts]

I hope you still allow Subaru's. :D

[LeadSSled]

Good deal! I see that neither you nor Jayne could follow the directions about not signing up before January 1st. :D See you at the track!

[LOHAN]

I hope to make a few of those.

[mojosvt]

Really stinks that they are on sundays:( , I still hope to make a few trips down south this year, hopefully with a little more luck this time! Still have a few things to do the cobra before she will see track time (rollbar, which I fully stand behind). Hope winter is quick and goes easy on us. Can't wait to see you all again.

[Hazman]

I hope you still allow Subaru's. :D

But of course Matt no meal is complete without rice!! :eek:

Good deal! I see that neither you nor Jayne could follow the directions about not signing up before January 1st. :D See you at the track!

Being the organizer has its advantages!!! :D

[TonyBolton]

Maybe this year we change the course design/layout. I've always wanted to work out some kind of a "victory lap" finish to the whole deal(one lap around the oval).

[TonyBolton]

Also, we have enough time there for just about anything, we could have different "types" of courses in the same day. Perhaps have the autox part with about 4 or so runs, then change up and do like a "One lap around the oval/best time wins" type of thing. We normally get like 8 or so runs there, but doing a "change up" would be kinda cool. Course would not need messing with to make it happen, either. Just some ideas, and I'd be willing to help any way/shape/forum as well.

[LeadSSled]

then change up and do like a "One lap around the oval/best time wins" type of thing. Uh oh. Most of these taxi cabs have oval track experience. So does Jason in the Nashville Vette. Be careful what you ask for...
:D

[OvenMitts]

I'd scare myself silly goin' balls to the walls for a full lap around that oval...

[TonyBolton]

Uh oh. Most of these taxi cabs have oval track experience. So does Jason in the Nashville Vette. Be careful what you ask for...
:D Jus' wanna spice it up a lil' bit! Maybe break up the cars/groups into race tires and street tires and give trophy's accordingly.

[Jason]

Put me down for all of them. :bounce:

Oh yeah, and this year it looks like I'll have a 2nd driver. :eek:

[Jason]

Uh oh. Most of these taxi cabs have oval track experience. So does Jason in the Nashville Vette. Be careful what you ask for...
:DThat track would d-d-d-d-d-damn fast. :eek:

[LeadSSled]

Oh yeah, and this year it looks like I'll have a 2nd driver. :eek:
Did she (Katie, I think???) get the bug at Lanier? You've created a monster! :thumbsup:

[Jason]

Did she (Katie, I think???) get the bug at Lanier? You've created a monster! :thumbsup:Oh yeah, she's got it bad. She's been autocrossing for most of the 2nd half of the season.

[CathDoc]

Put me down for all of them. :bounce:
Me too! Dunno what I'll be rollin yet though, if fate doesn't smile it may be the F250

Oh yeah, and this year it looks like I'll have a 2nd mower. :eek:
Fixed that for ya :D

[Jason]

if fate doesn't smile it may be the F250 Still narrower than a taxi. :lol:

[Yeller']

then change up and do like a "One lap around the oval/best time wins" type of thing.

Good idea.

As much as I love the 411 events, they are getting a little redundant... maybe at least a course change With a one lap shootout at the end? It wouldn't take long...

Only I think it would be better to do 2 or 3 laps, with the first lap being a "Non-timed warm up".

Maybe break up the cars/groups into race tires and street tires and give trophy's accordingly.

Another good idea.

Tony I take back all the bad things I said about you. :D

[fasst94impala]

I'll make it to at least two 411 events and I like getting dizzy!!! Bring on the oval shootout! If you guys enjoy it, we have Lanier Speedway scheduled for Saturday September 30 :bounce:

Hey Terry, you know that I love big cars and realize that "SSize matterSS", but your signature pic is annoyingly huge...but then again, you're all about annoying aren't you ;)

Rock on 411!!

[Jason]

we have Lanier Speedway scheduled for Saturday September 30 :bounce:Noted.:thumbsup:

[sjrife]

I'll run if schedule allows it, but I don't have anything for a lap around the oval. :(

[LeadSSled]

Hey Terry, you know that I love big cars and realize that "SSize matterSS", but your signature pic is annoyingly huge...but then again, you're all about annoying aren't you ;) Yeah, I guess that's sorta my thing. And you are all about "whining". But I changed my signature pic anyway, so you will have to find something else to biotch about now. :D

[fasst94impala]

...biotch. :D
No need...you're already my biotch!!!

[LeadSSled]

No need...you're already my biotch!!!
I guess that I'm :shtowned:

We'll see. I've been talking to Todd too. ;)

[TonyBolton]

I'll run if schedule allows it, but I don't have anything for a lap around the oval. :(My car makes like 10 more whp than your car does. Whats the problem? :rolleyes:

[Yeller']

So are we gonna do a 2 lap shoot out at the end or what?
Huh?
Are we?
Huh?

[sjrife]

My car makes like 10 more whp than your car does. Whats the problem? :rolleyes:
I'm pretty sure your car makes more than about 110 whp.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[LeadSSled]

So are we gonna do a 2 lap shoot out at the end or what?

Well, that depends. How many different ways do you want to get owned? :spoke:

[Yeller']

Well, that depends. How many different ways do you want to get owned?

Shoo fly.

[TonyBolton]

I'm pretty sure your car makes more than about 110 whp.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
If I went into the 411 event with your frame of mind of "HP WINS ALL RACES", I don't think I'd even bother to enter. I'm pretty sure I am in the very bottom percentile of horsepower at the events.

[LeadSSled]

If I went into the 411 event with your frame of mind of "HP WINS ALL RACES", I don't think I'd even bother to enter. I'm pretty sure I am in the very bottom percentile of horsepower at the events.
So, what's that bottle doing in your trunk? :D

[TonyBolton]

So, what's that bottle doing in your trunk? :DI don't need no stinkin' bottle to beat your LT1-dinosaurs! :p

Besides, I have side by side runs of a fastest run WITH N20, and withOUT. The difference is only a tenth or two.

[LeadSSled]

I don't need no stinkin' bottle to beat your LT1-dinosaurs!
Congratulations! You beat an old man in a 10-year old 2-ton 4-door. :thumbsup:

I wonder what that ole 4-door will do after a winter of modifications? :eek:

But I'm not the one you need to worry about. Mark's gonna kick your ass this year in the 6-speed stroker car. He's got a few new tricks up his sleeve.

[Jason]

The smack talketh begins! :bounce:

[TonyBolton]

I wonder what that ole 4-door will do after a winter of modifications? :eek:
.Hopefully get out of its own way. :D I know we all are tired of pushing it out of our way! :thumbsup:

[sjrife]

If I went into the 411 event with your frame of mind of "HP WINS ALL RACES", I don't think I'd even bother to enter. I'm pretty sure I am in the very bottom percentile of horsepower at the events.
Just so I understand this, instead of turning down to the infield to finish, taking another entire lap around the oval before turning it? Horsepower won't benefit that?

[Yeller']

Just so I understand this, instead of turning down to the infield to finish, taking another entire lap around the oval before turning it?


I think it would be better to do it something like this:

At end of day have everyone line up at our normal place off the track.
One at a time enter track and pass start/finish line accelerating.
Counterclockwise around the oval and pass start/finish again (warm up).
Drop hammer and one or two more times around (timed laps).

Horsepower won't benefit that?
Eh... horsepower-smorsepower. I just think it would be a blast to go all out for a couple of laps on the banked oval. Be it in a viper or a van, whatever.

[TonyBolton]

Just so I understand this, instead of turning down to the infield to finish, taking another entire lap around the oval before turning it? Horsepower won't benefit that?So your race tires vs. their street tires is no advantage either? :rolleyes: Some people would just think somethingl ike this would be "fun", and not try to over analyze it and look at it as a punishment. Geeez, heaven forbid you not beat someone at a random autox. :baby:

[sjrife]

That's cool. I can change my tires while you guys are doing that.:)

I drive as fast as I can on the oval stuff so I can hurry up and get to the fast transitions in the infield and the turn at the center.:bounce:

[fasst94impala]

...Mark's gonna kick your ass this year in the 6-speed stroker car. He's got a few new tricks up his sleeve.
yeah...like letting out a bunch of air and pouring oil on Tony's tires when he's not looking:D I just hope to be a few ticks closer on 411. But on CMP/TGP, the investment should yield higher dividends...

This keyboard racing is killing me! Can't wait to get on the track.

[fasst94impala]

I think it would be better to do it something like this:

At end of day have everyone line up at our normal place off the track.
One at a time enter track and pass start/finish line accelerating.
Counterclockwise around the oval and pass start/finish again (warm up).
Drop hammer and one or two more times around (timed laps).
Brett,

At Lanier, we take a 3/4 lap to get up to speed, 2 full hot laps and then 1/2+ lap to slow down and get off the track.

At 411, if timers are setup at Drag strip side of oval, you could enter at normal gate giving 3/4 lap to get up to speed. 2 full hot laps and after crossing the start finish, you've got 3/4 of a lap to slow down and exit through normal exit gate. Any more laps and tire temps and oil cavitating/gravitating? become an issue. It's amazing how fast you can go if you hit the turns right. Jason (Ragtop03) had a sub 17 second run which is an AVERAGE speed of approx 80mph on the same size track (Lanier has LESS bank but better surface). It's intense! If you suffer from vertigo, it's not recommended :D

Mark

[Yeller']

Cool, how many runs do you get in a day?

[fasst94impala]

As with most events, track time is directly related to the number of entries. Held true for us. With only 15 cars, it was pretty much, keep going out until you get dizzy. With 2 drivers, Jason's Vette saw a lot of action :eek:

At 411, a 2 hot lap format mentioned above will take slightly less time as an Auto-X run, plus you can get more cars through on the oval runs because there are no stinkin' cones to pickup or course workers to worry about. We also found eliminating a long lunch break (since we rent the track by the hour), was condusive to a bunch more track time.

Rick...morning AutoX - afternoon Oval action? Combined scores competition?

[sjrife]

So your race tires vs. their street tires is no advantage either? :rolleyes: Some people would just think somethingl ike this would be "fun", and not try to over analyze it and look at it as a punishment. Geeez, heaven forbid you not beat someone at a random autox. :baby:
Oh, I think I could fly if I were in the Mustang and on good tires. The thoughts of doing it in a 100hp (maybe) Honda doesn't sound like much fun. I'm not trying to talk anyone out of doing anything, I just said I don't have anything for it. Sorry.

[TonyBolton]

Oh, I think I could fly if I were in the Mustang and on good tires. The thoughts of doing it in a 100hp (maybe) Honda doesn't sound like much fun. I'm not trying to talk anyone out of doing anything, I just said I don't have anything for it. Sorry.Soooo.....why........not.......drive........the Mustang?! Lemme guess, might accidentally have fun, right?

[BTTBSS]

Stay low and spin into the grass. Lanier has walls top and bottom so it can exact a greater price if you loose it.

BTW Rick,

You do realize that April 9, is Palm Sunday ?

[sjrife]

Soooo.....why........not.......drive........the Mustang?! Lemme guess, might accidentally have fun, right?
I can't keep it.

[LeadSSled]

I can't keep it.
Looks more like "can't sell it". :(

[sjrife]

I haven't seriously tried to sell it yet, as I wasn't 100% convinced that is what I wanted/needed to do until about a week ago. I looked at a 2000 F150 this past weekend and ALMOST made the numbers work, so that is encouraging.

[TonyBolton]

I looked at a 2000 F150 this past weekend and ALMOST made the numbers work, so that is encouraging.So you can TOW your good MPG race car around, instead of daily driving it?! :rotf:

You can't win for losing! :thumbsup:

[TonyBolton]

So you can TOW your good MPG race car around, instead of daily driving it?! :rotf:

You can't win for losing! :thumbsup:
Course change up may be a more hot topic than thought. We may hafta make it "softer" for the lesser built Import cars. :baby::p;):cool::rotf:

[Hazman]

OK it is time to get those registration forms filled out and in the mail. Sign up for all three events and save some $$$. Get those Cobras out and have some fun!!:thumbsup: :bounce:

[sambo300]

Hey Rick...glad to hear about 411. You can eventually count me in. So it was just hearsay about the "filling in of the infield" for m/x purposes? And Tony....instead of course change,can't we just handicap you?....(it's a joke!)...don't want to step on toes.........lol.

[antivnm]

i like the idea of spliting up the street tires and race tires. and i am fine with course change. i want tony on the same tires he was using last time we went to the dragon :p

[TonyBolton]

i want tony on the same tires he was using last time we went to the dragon :pThats cool.......if we have time, and I have a lil' help, i don't mind swappping tires back over to see how I do. Kinda like running on motor, and on nitrous. :) Now, if they give away trophy's for RACE TIRE and STREET TIRE cars, I don't wanna hear any whinnin' if I leave with two trophys. :eek: :baby: :D :thumbsup:

[SVTMADMAN]

Thats cool.......if we have time, and I have a lil' help, i don't mind swappping tires back over to see how I do. Kinda like running on motor, and on nitrous. :) Now, if they give away trophy's for RACE TIRE and STREET TIRE cars, I don't wanna hear any whinnin' if I leave with two trophys. :eek: :baby: :D :thumbsup:DAYUM IT...

[Jason]

2 entries mailed today. :bounce:

[CathDoc]

Fate has smiled, looks like I don't have to race the truck.

Will mail my entries in the am! :D

[LeadSSled]

Fate has smiled, looks like I don't have to race the truck.It's really gonna hurt when that new ride gets beat by a taxi cab. :D

Congrats on the new wheels - looking forward to seiing it and you in action! I should get my entry mailed by the end of the month.

[CathDoc]

Just hope I get enought preactice twixt now and then to be respectable!:D

[Hazman]

Registration List updated. :thumbsup:

[Hazman]

OK for all the folks asking about verts and rollbars.....for 411 AX events you will not be required to have a rollbar if you are running on regular street tires. And before anyone asks DON"T, you all know what is a street tire vs a sticky tire so just DON'T. :D

[Jason]

Well damn. :(

[Stavesacre21]

for 411 AX events you will not be required to have a rollbar if you are running on regular street tires :D
:clapping:

All I can say is :cheers:

See yall there! :D

[Wht03Mach1]

Hey, all

Being this my first event, I'm looking for any and all help! I just want to have fun and be safe! I look forward to meeting everyone there!! :thumbsup:

[coreseller]

Howdy,

I ran down last September with Mr. Michael (MojoSVT) and we unfortunately never got to the track, Mike and his Dad are great guys and walked away relatively unscathed, so God truly is on their side. How and whom do I send a check to to get into this event? Thanks again, hoping to run the DragonsTail again......Mark.

[cobrabitn]

Mark,

Go to the first page for the registration form and download it from there! :thumbsup:

Y'all have fun and be safe! :)

[Stavesacre21]

Tony....got a quick one for you. Finances allowing, I'm plannin on buying a helmet in the near future. However...I wasn't sure if they have loaners at these events. Do you know if it's possiable to rent helmets at these events? I'll lay it all out on the table now and be honest....I've NEVER been to any event related to cars. Rather is be dragstrip, car show, or AX....so i have no idea what the deal is. Think you could shine a light on this?

Or really...anyone else for that matter too....

Thanx all :D

[LeadSSled]

There are always loner helmets at the event - no charge. Don't let not owning a helmet be the only thing that keeps you away. The SCMC folks wil have you (and your head) covered if you show up without one.

[cobrabitn]

What LeadSled said! Just hook with Rick at the AX and he'll fix you right up. The 411 is a good way to learn more about your car! :thumbsup:

Watch out for those Taxi cabs... :rotf:

[Stavesacre21]

I keep reading about these taxi cabs... what on EARTH is the reference here?! I'm so confused :spoke:

[Hazman]

Oh you have not meet the AARP Taxi Cab Squad yet have you!!:eek:

You are in for a real treat. We have several Impala SS and other Chevrolet B-body cars that run at 411 with us. Because of their four doored width and weight challenged cars they are nicknamed the Taxi Squad. Don't let looks fool you they are quicker than you might think!! I would not advise making any bets with these guys at the AX or next door at the dragstrip!!:D

[Stavesacre21]

lol...ok gotcha. Good thing you said that...i'm sure i'd have been pretty easy prey for a bet against a four door :rolleyes: yea, i'm that smart.

Thanx for the heads up guys :D

[LeadSSled]

lol...ok gotcha. Good thing you said that...i'm sure i'd have been pretty easy prey for a bet against a four door :rolleyes: yea, i'm that smart.

Thanx for the heads up guys :D
Just for reference, here is a link to a video from last year showing Hazman in his 97 Cobra Vert, Jason in his 03 C5 Vert, and 2 taxi cabs running 411. The video is shot so that you can compare the runs between the 4 cars. The LeadSSled on race tires is in the bottom right. The Impala on the bottom left (budjrfan) is on street tires.

http://media.putfile.com/High-Speed-Autocross---00-Cobra-05-C5-vert-2-Impala-SS

If you would still like to make a wager, just let me know. ;)

Hope to see you at the show. This is just about as much fun that you can have with your car for $35. The SCMC folks are terrific hosts and these 411 autocrosses are my favorite racing events of the year.

[fasst94impala]

Mailed registration for 4/9 + 8/27 today :D :bounce:

Looking forward to it!

[Stavesacre21]

omg that looks like so much fun! and yea...that's a pretty freakin fast cab! Where are they when you need them in NYC?! :rolleyes:

Excited to meet you all on 4/9!! :thumbsup:

[LeadSSled]

Where are they when you need them in NYC?! :rolleyes:
Well, since the B-body Caprice went out of production in 1996, all of the cabs in NYC are now Ford Clown Vics. They are slow and have some reliabilty problems. :D

[Hazman]

lol...ok gotcha. Good thing you said that...i'm sure i'd have been pretty easy prey for a bet against a four door :rolleyes: yea, i'm that smart.

Thanx for the heads up guys :D
It is not just the deceptive look of those cabs that will fool you it is also the mild mannered nice quiet spoken grey haired gentlemen that drive them. :spoke: :firedevil

[Stavesacre21]

Dropped my registration in the mail today...Chalk me down for the 9th. :bounce:


See everyone there!! :cool:

Now I need to finish brainwashin the rest of my buckeyes to get'um down there! ;)

[LeadSSled]

It is not just the deceptive look of those cabs that will fool you it is also the mild mannered nice quiet spoken grey haired gentlemen that drive them.
Yep! That pretty much describes me to a Tee.

[mojosvt]

Here's anther Buckeye making the Trip. Registration in the mail. And I believe Mark P 2001 mineral grey drop top will be sending his registartion in as well, for a total of 3 buckeyes so far.

[tones688]

Here's anther Buckeye making the Trip. Registration in the mail. And I believe Mark P 2001 mineral grey drop top will be sending his registartion in as well, for a total of 3 buckeyes so far.
Make that four buckeyes, registration sent in today :bounce:

[Wht03Mach1]

http://media.putfile.com/High-Speed-Autocross---00-Cobra-05-C5-vert-2-Impala-SS

If you would still like to make a wager, just let me know. ;)

Hope to see you at the show. This is just about as much fun that you can have with your car for $35. The SCMC folks are terrific hosts and these 411 autocrosses are my favorite racing events of the year.
Thanks for posting the vid! Awesome run! Will we have access to the dragstrip on the same day? I'll be there on June 25th.

[LeadSSled]

Will we have access to the dragstrip on the same day? I'll be there on June 25th.
Well, sorta. The strip is open only during the afternoon on Sundays. Since these are all Sunday events this year, the dragstrip will be running the same time we are running. So, in order to run there, you would be not able to run the autocross.

If there was a Saturday date, you could autocross in the afternoon and go next door to run the dragstrip in the evening. But, there are no Saturday dates this year. However, you could run at the strip the night before the event.

[Wht03Mach1]

However, you could run at the strip the night before the event.Thank you for the answer! I don't want to hijack this thread, but is it a "show and go", or do I have to pre-register for the dragstrip? I only live 2 hours away, but I was thinking of coming in Saturday anyway.

Looking forward to meeting everyone!!:D

[LeadSSled]

Do I have to pre-register for the dragstrip? I only live 2 hours away, but I was thinking of coming in Saturday anyway.
No pre-registration is required for the dragstrip. It's just a normal Saturday for them. They open at Noon on Saturdays and run till dark. They will stay open later after it warms up, but will close early for the April date. $12 to run test and tune on Saturday.

[budjrfan]

who's the dude with the 58 vette?.........that will be nice to see running the course......:thumbsup:

[Jason]

who's the dude with the 58 vette?.........that will be nice to see running the course......:thumbsup:Hell yeah. :cool:

[Hazman]

Yep I hope the fellow with the original Shelby Cobra comes back again too!! It is awesome to see these legendary cars still out on the track doing what they were really built to do!!!!:thumbsup:

[Wht03Mach1]

No pre-registration is required for the dragstrip. It's just a normal Saturday for them. They open at Noon on Saturdays and run till dark. They will stay open later after it warms up, but will close early for the April date. $12 to run test and tune on Saturday.
Thanks for the info!:thumbsup:

[Tyler H]

Registration in the mail. Some more white rice for those taxi cabs to chew on. :D

http://home.comcast.net/%7Esnrdos/DSCN1070.JPG

My apologies if this (http://home.comcast.net/%7Etyler_hamilton/vscobra.AVI) was you. :rotf:

Can't wait....looks like a blast! I look forward to meeting you guys.

--Tyler H.

[fasst94impala]

Awesome...smoked snake and toasted pony go well with rice :D

[Stavesacre21]

Ah.....taxi...(signals with hand)....

78th and Grand please

and could you step on it...im runnin kinda late

:p

[LeadSSled]

and could you step on it...im runnin kinda late
Of course you're late - your in a Slowbra. I guess you need a taxi 'cause it broke down again. But we can get you there in time, even early. :D

Is it too early for trash talk? :grinangel

[mojosvt]

Laugh it up now Andrew, but the first time that Terry (LeadSSled) fires up his cab, it will make you think twice before ever racing another SS Taxi:D

[Stavesacre21]

I'm just messin with all you taxis....i've seen the video of you all runnin the 411. I know yur not a force to be messed with, much less by someone who's never did any type of organized car ANYTHING.

And yes, I know i set myself up for the running late part. I even contemplated not typing it, because I figured anyone else would be keen enough to slap me in the wrist for that one :rolleyes:

:thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Andrew,

You go ahead and tease because these guys can take it and they know it is all in fun. You're going to have a blast and that's what these events ae all about... a little smack talk and a little ribbing. I wish I could be there but I'm putting the 25th on my schedule. :thumbsup:

Terry, try to be easy on these guys...they're from the Buckeye and don't know how we do things down in the south. :D

[sambo300]

Oh c'mon Tony...come down in April. Really like to see you blow your horn at the cones,again!! Plus you could see me possibly get lost another 5 or 6 times!! Look for my fee and form soon Hazman. Could be a '97 CobraFest.

[tones688]

Terry, try to be easy on these guys...they're from the Buckeye and don't know how we do things down in the south. :D<!-- / message --><!-- BEGIN SIGNATURE ONCE PER POST - MODIFYED CODE --><!-- END SIGNATURE ONCE PER POST - MODIFYED CODE --><!-- sig -->

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[Stavesacre21]

I think I do too! I'm not really sure why...but i'm sure i do! grrr! :stupid: :rotf:

[cobrabitn]

Nothing like a little regional (north vs south) ribbing! :rotf: Wish y'all could be here this weekend at CMP though! Check this weather out:

Today
Mar 9

Partly Cloudy
75°/56° 20%
75°F

Fri
Mar 10

Few Showers
74°/54° 30%
74°F
Sat
Mar 11

Partly Cloudy
80°/57° 10%
80°F
Sun
Mar 12

Mostly Sunny
82°/57° 20%
82°F

Woo Hoo! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[CathDoc]

Never too early for smacktalk - Terry, could you snag me a moccachino on your lap? I know you won't spill it :spoke:

[Yeller']

...much less by someone who's never did any type of organized car ANYTHING.
Ehh, everybody has to start somewhere, by the end of the day you'll be spanking Tony like the rest of us. :p

Hey I noticed from your sig you're an Xray tech [RT(R)]. I am an Xray tech. as well as a Nuclear Med. tech. "CathDoc" that just posted above me is a cardiac? catheterization doctor.

Good to see some fellow Radiation hounds on the board. :)

[LeadSSled]

I lost track of this thread - back on board now. You know that kindof thing happens with this AARP crowd.

Terry, could you snag me a moccachino on your lap?
Moccachio? What's that - an Italian/Latino halfbreed hairdresser? What do you want one of those for? :eek:

[Stavesacre21]

Ya know yeller, there is another nuc med tech in this forum too! I'm not sure of his SN anymore, but I know he drives a yellow 98 Cobra, or so did last year!

I'm rather surprised to see so many x-ray techs around all these forums! It's seeminly turnin out to be a pretty commen occurance.

Biggest irony of all is that my GF is gettin ready to start the nuc med program here in Findlay, Ohio. She's pretty pumped, and I sure am too...can't wait to be DINKS for a short while! :bounce: :D

[Yeller']

but I know he drives a yellow 98 Cobra, or so did last year!
Yeah that would be me. Haha. ;)

my GF is gettin ready to start the nuc med program
Nuclear Physics, Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Physiology & Biology.
Fun stuff indeed. :doubt:

[budjrfan]

Ya know yeller, there is another nuc med tech in this forum too! I'm not sure of his SN anymore, but I know he drives a yellow 98 Cobra, or so did last year!

I'm rather surprised to see so many x-ray techs around all these forums! It's seeminly turnin out to be a pretty commen occurance.

Biggest irony of all is that my GF is gettin ready to start the nuc med program here in Findlay, Ohio. She's pretty pumped, and I sure am too...can't wait to be DINKS for a short while! :bounce: :D
Yeah that would be me. Haha. ;)


Nuclear Physics, Radiopharmacy, Nuclear Physiology & Biology.
Fun stuff indeed. :doubt:

thread hijack.......... :lurk:

[Yeller']

Sorry, back on track...
Cobrabitn is slow and uses womens deoderant. :D

[budjrfan]

Cobrabitn is slow and uses womens deoderant. :D:rotf: ......................................................................................:thumbsup:

[CathDoc]

Moccachio? What's that - an Italian/Latino halfbreed hairdresser? What do you want one of those for? :eek:
Figured you could slip a Starbucks run in there for me - Thanks bud :D

[CathDoc]

Sorry, back on track...
Cobrabitn is slow and uses womens deoderant. :D:rotf: :rotf:

And 03Ragtop takes orders form his navigator and likes it :D

[Hazman]

If all goes well I will have my car running again by the end of next week. So FEAR the little white vert.:eek:

[sambo300]

Val-------An '06 z06? Can't wait to see it. 7 liter? Man....I'm just gonna go and watch!....Just kidding.

[cobrabitn]

Cobrabitn is slow and uses womens deoderant

Hmm? Seems to me I ate some nanners :banana: :banana: at CMP and added the peanut butter afterwards. :bawling: Unfortunately, I cannot make the April 9th event. :( I will be at Talladega though while you're doing the flower girl thing! :rotf:

[LeadSSled]

Val-------An '06 z06? Can't wait to see it. 7 liter? Man....I'm just gonna go and watch!....Just kidding.
Not me...this taxi will put the Z on the trailer. :thumbsup:

[Yeller']

Seems to me I ate some nanners at CMP

HaHa... "ate some nanners"
Good one.

I gave you the "point by", but you have to admit, I stayed right on your bumper for the 2-3 laps afterwards. :)

I wanted to run with you a little more, but by that point Sunday my tires were as slick as glass with big chunks of rubber missing from the outside edges. I figured I'd better save a morsel of tread or two for the drive home.

[Jason]

:rotf: :rotf:

And 03Ragtop takes orders form his navigator and likes it :D:whipit: The crewchief is always right.

[Stavesacre21]

:whipit: The crewchief is always right.
:rotf:

[CathDoc]

Not me...this taxi will put the Z on the trailer. :thumbsup:
NO EFFIN WAY!

(the trailer is staying home, I an't got slicks yet) :D

[CathDoc]

Val-------An '06 z06? Can't wait to see it. 7 liter? Man....I'm just gonna go and watch!....Just kidding.
Yeah, all I put on the application was '06 Corvette but Hazman finked on me:doubt:

[Jason]

Yeah, all I put on the application was '06 Corvette but Hazman finked on me:doubt:Apparently they're all scared of the vert. Gotta run on street tires to give everyone else a chance this year. ;)

[Hazman]

List updated only 13 spots left for April 9th:bounce:

[sambo300]

Rick......Got a member in my hometown here that has a 1994 Cobra. It's Tony Hathaway. Don't see too much of him,any way you could find his e-mail address and tell him about the 411 AutoX events?

[TonyBolton]

I can't find a registration form link to this/these events. The one I find on the SVT mainpage is a broken link for me. :(

[Hazman]

Look at the bottom of the first post in this thread. You will find a MS Word document version of the form. I have let our webmaster know about the broken link.:thumbsup:

[TonyBolton]

Rick, be on the look-out for some money. I sent in entry fee to cover all 3 events today.

[LeadSSled]

Rick, be on the look-out for some money. I sent in entry fee to cover all 3 events today.
Tony must have hit the Powerball. He never pays anything in advance. :D
Glad to hear that you will be there. It just wouldn't be the same without you.

[TonyBolton]

Tony must have hit the Powerball. He never pays anything in advance. :D
Glad to hear that you will be there. It just wouldn't be the same without you.Well.........you save a lil' dough when you buy all three. ;) I like running the laid back SVT events. Gives you a break from all the "autocross talk/technique" and just lets you go out there and have a blast! My car is no open track warrior, but myself and the car like speeds in the 70-90mph range. :thumbsup:

[psycho43142]

I'm looking for a good place to stay for the event, any advice would be appreciated.


Chris

[Tyler H]

but myself and the car like speeds in the 70-90mph range. :thumbsup:
We'll have to race from a 70 roll, yo. :rotf:

[TonyBolton]

We'll have to race from a 70 roll, yo. :rotf:Is thuur any other kind of race?! :thumbsup:

[Jason]

I'm looking for a good place to stay for the event, any advice would be appreciated.


ChrisI've stayed at the Knoxville Microtel and liked it. Rooms are small but they are clean and the staff is friendly.

[tones688]

Following up on Chris's question as to whether there was a group of us staying at any particular spot (hotel) Saturday night or is it a fend for yourself type of deal?

[cobrabitn]

The Microtel is a good place and is relatively inexpensive. They have indoor corridors and I think continental breakfast. Jason, can you give the hotel information and maybe they can all hang with you there?

Thanks,

:thumbsup:

[Stavesacre21]

I regret to say that I'm not gonna be able to make it to the April event fellas. :( I have however talked to rick about it and it looks like i'm just gonna back my registration up till one of the latter events this year. Sorry to break all those hearts out there :p

I'll beat you all yet

mwahahaha

:rotf:

[Jason]

The Microtel is a good place and is relatively inexpensive. They have indoor corridors and I think continental breakfast. Jason, can you give the hotel information and maybe they can all hang with you there?

Thanks,

:thumbsup:Sure thing. I won't be there, but that's probably more of a good thing for them. :lol:

309 North Peters Road
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 531-8041
http://www.microtelinn.com/reservations/locationdetail.asp?facid=16

See yall next weekend! :thumbsup:

[psycho43142]

That looks like a good place to me, What do you think Tony?

[tones688]

That looks like a good place to me, What do you think Tony?
Looks fine to me. I'll call tomorrow (Monday) and get a reservation for Sat night. I'll confirm with you then.

[Hazman]

Microtel is a good place. Low cost,clean and close to lots of restaurants. Sorry I have not responded sooner the last few days have been kinda rough!:(

[SVTMADMAN]

Chex in da mail...:thumbsup:

[tones688]

Looks fine to me. I'll call tomorrow (Monday) and get a reservation for Sat night. I'll confirm with you then.
Reservation made.:thumbsup:

[Cobraboy]

If I print off the entry form and just bring $45 on Sun will I be able to run. I dont get paid till Fri.

[Hazman]

If I print off the entry form and just bring $45 on Sun will I be able to run. I dont get paid till Fri.
Yes you will be able to run!! See ya there!!

[Cobraboy]

Yes you will be able to run!! See ya there!!
Thanks Rick, I had so much fun at CMP and I didn't want to miss this event. I will see you guys bright and early Sun.

[Hazman]

Weather Forecast SUNNY and 65 :thumbsup: :bounce: :D

[LeadSSled]

Weather Forecast SUNNY and 65 :thumbsup: :bounce: :D
No! No! No! Don't say it out loud! Are you trying to jinx us??? :eek:

Let's hope the forecast holds. If it doesn't, now we have asomebody to blame it on. :D

[Jason]

NoLet's hope the forecast holds. If it doesn't, now we have asomebody to blame it on. :D1st step in any plan: Designate a scapegoat :thumbsup:

[Tyler H]

So, how many runs do you think we'll get in? I'm looking forward to cording this set of r-compounds. :D

[TonyBolton]

So, how many runs do you think we'll get in? I'm looking forward to cording this set of r-compounds. :D 6+ easy

[budjrfan]

So, how many runs do you think we'll get in? I'm looking forward to cording this set of r-compounds. :Dthe great thing about 411 events...nobody has ever complained about not getting enough runs. :thumbsup:

[CathDoc]

1st step in any plan: Designate a scapegoat :thumbsup:
Why do you think we kepp letting Chad come to the Cruise-In's? :D

[BenS]

Hazman,

I will be there tomorrow hoping to get one of the remaining slots. I've ran the last two events and its been a blast. I've been unemployed for the last four months or so, and just last week started working again. I wasn't sure if I'd have the extra money to come, so I didn't register early like I usually do.

If I don't get a spot, that's OK too. :)

Ben Spradlin (2001 Mustang GT)

[CathDoc]

:side: Is it time yet is it time yet is it time yet is it time yet

[LeadSSled]

Let's get ready to rumble!!!.....

[OvenMitts]

Wish I could make it to this one, but $45 is too steep for me right now, and my car needs some attention before going around the oval again. Maybe a student discount for future events? :D

Have fun out there guys.

[TonyBolton]

Wish I could make it to this one, but $45 is too steep for me right now, and my car needs some attention before going around the oval again. Maybe a student discount for future events? :D

Have fun out there guys. It's actually only 30$ if you get all 3 ;) Thats a 15$ discount right there for EACH event! Damn, next you'll be wantin' us to top your gas tank off, too! :baby:

:rotf:

Hey wait...........aren't you one of the brave one's that travels out of state to just autox? I can assure you 30$ is ALOT cheaper than doin' that too. :thumbsup:

[Tyler H]

Hey! Just wanted to say thanks for a great time. It was great to come and get beaten by the taxi cabs. We are planning to be at the future events.

I probably woulda won, too if it weren't for that cursed Tony Bolton. :rolleyes: ;)

[budjrfan]

same ole, same ole......... HAD A FRICKIN BLAST!!! :thumbsup:

same ole, same ole......... tony get's top honors. congrats man you are a machine behind the wheel.

not the same ole.... guess it was my turn to take first loser behind tony. but hey, i'll take it. :D


(note to self, forget tryin to mess with tony's car at the track. just go by his house the night before and let the air out of all the truck tires and the trailor queen won't show.... :vampsmile )

[Tyler H]

(note to self, forget tryin to mess with tony's car at the track. just go by his house the night before and let the air out of all the truck tires and the trailor queen won't show.... :vampsmile )
Or rearrange a couple of wires on the distributor :mad:

Good job Tony. You should be a professional autoxer because you're not afraid to scrape your front spoiler. :thumbsup:

[OvenMitts]

Hey wait...........aren't you one of the brave one's that travels out of state to just autox?nope... just a few times to nashville. I know you missed me, but I'll probably be at the next one. Besides, ETR gives out T-shirts to da winnerz :cool:

[budjrfan]

Besides, ETR gives out T-shirts to da winnerz :cool:
well, the SVT club used to give out trophies but since the taxi cabs started taking home more of the hardware they quit doing that. :spoke:

[TonyBolton]

Always a great bunch to be around. A small group at 30, opposed to what i'm used to in the ETR SCCA, but it's great that you can talk to alota people there and get to see them run too!

From what I remember from gazing over the scoreboard's, it looked like most people were getting shorter times as the day progressed, and thats really what it's all about. Since there are no classes for cars, or modifaction to the cars, you really need to just worry about competing with yourself and not the guy behind you, in front of you, or in the other group. If you can collect yourself enough to drop your time through-out the day, then it's you that won, not the guy with the fastest time of the day.

It's always fun to get out there and let the car BREEEEEEEEEEAAAAAATHE out there on the track, as opposed to normal autox type events. I like the parking lot autox's, but every dog likes a dessert now and then. ;)

Thanks again to all that stopped and congratulated me, talked to me or even acknowledged my existence. Special thanks goes to Rick McNutt that didn't even run a car today, but was gracious enough to put this whole event on.

I'm reminded of a saying I heard from an old car show I watched when I was a kid........... "In a world where crimanals operate above and beyond the law.....one man.....CAN......make a difference."---Knight Rider ;)

[TonyBolton]

Thread location for pictures of todays event:

http://www.highperformancetoys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7001

[LeadSSled]

Another great event Rick! :thumbsup:

Are you planning to post the "Official Results" here to this thread?

[mojosvt]

Well, I just wanted to take a few seconds to thank everybody for letting us ohio folk run with ya'll. We had a fricken black once again. I can't say thanks enough to Rick and Jane for putting up the ohio group, and even feeding us some really good food. Overall it was a great weekend. Got a great tune from Dan at Pro-Dyno:rotf: , got a sweet roll-bar installed in the new cobra:D , and dropped over 8 second with the new car over my previous best, with hitting a fricken cone. No I really can't wait to get 4 good tires, and lot more seat time, and see how i can improve even more.:bounce: Had a great time, and hopefully will be down at least one more time this year, with a few different buckeye drivers. Take it easy until then, and thanks again everybody!

Oh yeah, the pics over on HPT's are fricken great. Just wish there were some vids of the cobra's! No fun watching all the vids, and not getting to hear a little eaton scream!

[Cobraboy]

Well, I just wanted to take a few seconds to thank everybody for letting us ohio folk run with ya'll. We had a fricken black once again. I can't say thanks enough to Rick and Jane for putting up the ohio group, and even feeding us some really good food. Overall it was a great weekend. Got a great tune from Dan at Pro-Dyno:rotf: , got a sweet roll-bar installed in the new cobra:D , and dropped over 8 second with the new car over my previous best, with hitting a fricken cone. No I really can't wait to get 4 good tires, and lot more seat time, and see how i can improve even more.:bounce: Had a great time, and hopefully will be down at least one more time this year, with a few different buckeye drivers. Take it easy until then, and thanks again everybody!

Oh yeah, the pics over on HPT's are fricken great. Just wish there were some vids of the cobra's! No fun watching all the vids, and not getting to hear a little eaton scream!
Good to meet you man. Thats a great looking car.

[mojosvt]

It was great meeting you as well Eric. I look forward to running some more events with you. From the looks of the times, with a little more seat time, hopefully I will be able to give you some competition in the future.:cool: Take it easy man, and look into the Billetflow IRS brace, save you some headaches in the future.

[fasst94impala]

Thanks once again to Rick and the SCMC gang for putting on a great event and dialing in the sunny weather. It was well worth the 400 mile round trip for 5 minutes of track time :)

Tony, you rock! Simply amazing watching you tear up the course.

A big congratulations to Kelly for a superb day in the Taxi and showing us how it's supposed to be done. Great driving my friend!

Rick + Jayne...sorry I missed you guys on the way out, but I'll see you in a few weeks at TGP. But be forewarned....a new sound will be coming from under the hood and no, it won't be the power steering pump going out ;).

Until next time.

Mark

[TonyBolton]

..a new sound will be coming from under the hood and no, it won't be the power steering pump going out ;).
What? The opti-spark goin' out again this week? :rotf:

[budjrfan]

What? The opti-spark goin' out again this week?
what's up with that...........the opti-spark is known to be a very reliable source for ignition fire. :doubt:











:lol:

[TonyBolton]

what's up with that...........the opti-spark is known to be a very reliable source for ignition fire. :doubt:
I just had to! :thumbsup: Everytime I hear "LT1", it's not long before the dreaded OPTI shenanigans are thrown into the mix. :cool:

[fasst94impala]

What? The opti-spark goin' out again this week?
Coming from someone local that trailered in their queen while I drove 400 miles???? Not much ground to stand on. I thought guys trailer their cars when they worry about it breaking down at the track :rotf:

Heck, I did the dragon on the way home...had to be close to 5,000 pounds with all my race tires in the trunk and had a blast.

[Jason]

Heck, I did the dragon on the way home...had to be close to 5,000 pounds with all my race tires in the trunk and had a blast.Yall just ain't right.

Good seeing everyone again. Back at it again in June. :bounce:

[TonyBolton]

Coming from someone local that trailered in their queen while I drove 400 miles???? Not much ground to stand on. I thought guys trailer their cars when they worry about it breaking down at the track :rotf:

Heck, I did the dragon on the way home...had to be close to 5,000 pounds with all my race tires in the trunk and had a blast. I have no other way to get my car to the track with the tires. I could drive my car up there, have the girl drive the truck with the tires IN the truck and change them at the event if you would like? If you recall, I at one time drove my car there with a tow bar, and a small 48" trailer with my tires on that. I consider the full car hauler a luxury, not a necessity. :thumbsup:

I'm right at 1 hour away from the track, and I don't feel like using up tire just to drive there and back.

[fasst94impala]

I hear ya...but it sounds like you need a bigger trunk :) 3 race tires or 2 bodies fit nicely.

[TonyBolton]

I hear ya...but it sounds like you need a bigger trunk :) 3 race tires or 2 bodies fit nicely.I can assure that if I was in the market for a 4door vehicle, the 94-96 Impala would rank very high. I liked them before I met all you guys, but seeing what they can do, further pushes them ahead over the others.

[LeadSSled]

I can assure that if I was in the market for a 4door vehicle, the 94-96 Impala would rank very high. I liked them before I met all you guys, but seeing what they can do, further pushes them ahead over the others.
You could use one to drag your race car to the track. ;)

[TonyBolton]

I dunno.....I'm likin' my 97 GMC 2500 pretty darn good. It is in all honesty, becoming one the best vehicles I have ever purchased. My first GM purchase too. Even with 50,000 more miles on it than the same year F150 I had, it is alot better. I may've just had a "dud", but I hope I see the day that the truck gets the 383 shortblock and a ProCharger. :)

[tvette]

Thanks to Rick for another great day at 411. It's a darn good group of people that show up out there. What great therapy for us "seniors" in our Corvettes from the retirement village. See you again next time.

[fasst94impala]

Brett has some serious pull in Washington!!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060411/ap_on_bi_ge/ford_mustang_recall

[budjrfan]

What great therapy for us "seniors" in our Corvettes from the retirement village. See you again next time.
glad to have you guys out. it's good to see a vette used for a REAL sunday drive... :D

[Jason]

Are the 'official' results posted anywhere?

[LeadSSled]

Are the 'official' results posted anywhere?
Not that I've been able to find. The results must be too embarassing to post. ;)

[Hazman]

I will get them posted soon. Things are a little crazy right now!!:(

[TonyBolton]

I will get them posted soon. Things are a little crazy right now!!:( Surely you can take a break from installing the twin turbo's on the 'Vert for just a little bit to post the results! :cool: :D ;) :p

[LeadSSled]

I will get them posted soon. Things are a little crazy right now!!:(
It sure didn't take you this long to cash the entry fee checks. :eek: :D

I'm just kiddin', Rick. Get them up when you can. We'll be waiting with bated breath. :thumbsup:

[CathDoc]

\
I'm just kiddin', Rick. Get them up when you can. We'll be waiting with bated breath. :thumbsup::thumbsup: :D

[fasst94impala]

Results??

[Hazman]

Results??
Tonight I promise I will get them up tonight.:( :baby: :o

[budjrfan]

Tonight I promise.........


:what:

[LeadSSled]

tick...tick...tick...tick........

[TonyBolton]

tick...tick...tick...tick........Rut-ro Raggy!:rotf:

[Hazman]

OK I got home last night and no cable or cable modem!!!:mad: You just gotta love Comcast. I will try tonight.

[cobrabitn]

Not that I would start something but....you know whenever I went to the event and got the results, they were at least posted by week's end.... :rotf: Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock....

[Hazman]

OK Folks finally the results are tabulated. I can tell you that the next time I will have the laptop setup and enter the times that day!!!:o Oh and I guess I should also fess up and let you know it was Z06Jayne who got the data entered and ready to post!:thumbsup:

[budjrfan]

thanks jayne :thumbsup:

have to ask though........who the heck is kelly murray? :rotf:

[Hazman]

thanks jayne :thumbsup:

have to ask though........who the heck is kelly murray? :rotf:
You know Twinkle Toes the grandson of Arthur Murray that light on his toes fellow that whirls and twirls around the track!!:spoke: :yup: :grinangel :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

[Hazman]

Also in Jayne's defense my only task in this was to proof read the file and post it and I failed in that also.:(

[TonyBolton]

Wow! I did better than I thought.........1st AND 2nd! :thumbsup::bounce::rotf:

[Cobraboy]

this was my first time running the cobra there. Next time should be better. Had alot of fun though. thanks guys

[mojosvt]

I have to agree with eric. that was my first time with the new ride, and on new tires. Can't wait to come again, and try and drop some more time:D

[budjrfan]

I have to agree with eric. that was my first time with the new ride, and on new tires. :D

...and you left tennessee with the shiney side up this time. :thumbsup:

[budjrfan]

Wow! I did better than I thought.........1st AND 2nd! :thumbsup::bounce::rotf:
don't count......you only paid for one car. :doubt:


rick.............need more laps next time. if they are gonna make us start later then we need to run later. just gettin' warmed up......had that 63.XXX lap in my sights :p

[Jason]

I gotta get a rollbar.:bounce:

[Hazman]

don't count......you only paid for one car. :doubt:


rick.............need more laps next time. if they are gonna make us start later then we need to run later. just gettin' warmed up......had that 63.XXX lap in my sights :p
No chance, I won't forget that infield entrance gate again!! :doubt:

[budjrfan]

No chance, I won't forget that infield entrance gate again!! :doubt:


:D gates looked fine to me?...................................................... :side:

[mojosvt]

This is very true, the fact that I got to drive my own cobra home, and didn't have to catch a ride, was definately a positive!:cool:

[budjrfan]

I gotta get a rollbar.:bounce:
:doubt:...........so does that make you go faster? :rotf:



j.k......now it's your turn to try and knock T.B. off the top of the time sheets.
if not, don't be surprised if you start hearing the 'girlyman' comments. :p

[fasst94impala]

rick.............need more laps next time. if they are gonna make us start later then we need to run later.
Rick, I have to agree. I'm not one to make as much noise as Terry...w/cutouts open ;), but I have to say that only 3 competition runs (original track config) last time out was not enough. I realize that the track stayed open for a few more runs, but the competion was over at that point.

There were a few 411s last year that we got 6-9 runs to perfect our times. It's a long haul for me and I've really enjoyed the event. I'd like to know that I've got a few more chances to improve my times and shut Mr. Murray up :) The June event is too close to our Nationals so I plan to make it to the last 411 event of the year and hope to get a few more runs.

Also really looking forward to TGP...where I'll introduce you to my new friend...Mr. Procharger :)...Install almost completed...then some tuning...then some real fun learning how to keep the rear wheels from spinning!!

[TonyBolton]

I guess I'm the one to blame for course change up. I thought a few might like a lil' faster speeds/straights, and less turns. O well, live and learn. I'm sure next outting the track will remain the same for the hopefulls.

[Hazman]

Ok OK OK I have talked to the track about what time we can start and I am waiting on an answer from them. I think we will be able to start earlier and get more runs in!!:thumbsup: I agree I want at least 9 runs at each event if not more!

[Jason]

:doubt:...........so does that make you go faster? :rotf:It makes me able to run R compound tires. I was on street tires this time out. :eek:

[mojosvt]

Us buckeyes who make the trip also like the chance for a few more runs!:D

[budjrfan]

Us buckeyes who make the trip also like the chance for a few more runs!:D
ohh......so you can go back and tell everybody you got run over by an impala 9 times instead of 5?

:rotf:






:spoke:

[budjrfan]

It makes me able to run R compound tires. :eek:

like i said, don't let the bowtie brigade down or ....... :chairshot

[budjrfan]

I agree I want at least 9 runs at each event if not more!

dang rick.......you deserve at least 15 runs next time since you were horseless last time right? :thumbsup:

[TonyBolton]

Well, i'll help work or something. I only need about 3 or 4. If I can't "git-r-dun" with that many, then I won't get it done at all. I guess it's the "autocross training" coming out in me. :thumbsup:

[mojosvt]

ohh......so you can go back and tell everybody you got run over by an impala 9 times instead of 5?

:rotf:



:spoke:
Dang...harsh words, just you watch yourself, I will be buffin up my skills here in ohio, and then I'm going bowtie huntin come June!

[TonyBolton]

Dang...harsh words, just you watch yourself, I will be buffin up my skills here in ohio, and then I'm going bowtie huntin come June!Good Mike! Seat time is underestimated value. Little 15-25$ autox's here and there really pays off after soo long, i'm a firm believer of that.

[mojosvt]

Yeah, I feel more and more comfortable everytime I finish an event. I ran in a SCCA drivers school last weekend, and it was a blast. I got close to 9 runs in the morning and 6 in the afternoon, with a instructor. It was really nice to have a passenger, who is a great driver, and a really good teacher to be able to point out your mistakes, and give good tips on improving. My times dropped all day long, plus I was feeling more and more comfortable and in tune with the car by the end of the day. Can't wait to get back down there and and shave a few more seconds off!:D

[TonyBolton]

Yeah, I feel more and more comfortable everytime I finish an event. I ran in a SCCA drivers school last weekend, and it was a blast. I got close to 9 runs in the morning and 6 in the afternoon, with a instructor. It was really nice to have a passenger, who is a great driver, and a really good teacher to be able to point out your mistakes, and give good tips on improving. My times dropped all day long, plus I was feeling more and more comfortable and in tune with the car by the end of the day. Can't wait to get back down there and and shave a few more seconds off!:D Well i'm glad things are coming together for you. Soon enough you'll be able to get in the car and just block all noises out and just FEEL the car, instead of listening to the motor/tires. I further aid this by playing a song on the radio that I am familiar with(know the words or whatever)while running. It helps keep me in the groove, so to speak. Autocross may not be that fun to some, or even seem beneficial, but you hafta be able to be fast at slow speeds, before you can be fast at fast speeds. Like I told Brett, "You're trying to ROAD RACE/OPEN TRACK here, you need to start autocrossing it!" Road racers make bad autocrossers, but good autocrossers make good road racers. ;) :thumbsup:

[Jason]

Like I told Brett, "You're trying to ROAD RACE/OPEN TRACK here, you need to start autocrossing it!" Good point. When I was trying to carry max speed everywhere, I was spinning all over the place. This last time I really started paying more attention to the line I was taking coming out of the corners and I was only 1 second behind where I finished last year on sticky tires.

[TonyBolton]

I was only 1 second behind where I finished last year on sticky tires.AWESOME! :thumbsup: :bounce: :cool:

[Tyler H]

More runs is always better, but I didn't drive away feeling unsatisfied.

I also liked a course changeup at lunch. Everybody was running the same course out there (well just about everybody ;)) so the whole thing still felt competitive to me.

[CathDoc]

Dang...harsh words, just you watch yourself, I will be buffin up my skills here in ohio, and then I'm going bowtie huntin come June!
Bring it on, OvalBoy. Taz should have some new tricks by then :D

[CathDoc]

Is it the 25th yet? :D

[TonyBolton]

Is it the 25th yet? :D
For anyone wanting MORE PRACTICE at this track, the PCA(Porsche Club of America)will be running there June 11th.

Link: http://etrscca.org/sccaforum/viewtopic.php?t=2009

The PCA guys are a good bunch, and normally have a low turnout(like 20), so there will be MORE than enough runs to be had.

I'm still undecided on which event i'll run that day, the PCA event, or our local autocross up at the Knoxville Smokies Stadium.

[Jason]

For anyone wanting MORE PRACTICE at this track, the PCA(Porsche Club of America)will be running there June 11th. Why do you have to tempt me with this?:nono:

[TonyBolton]

Why do you have to tempt me with this?:nono:Because SEAT TIME is more important than MOD TIME. And if you're like me, I like drivin' a helluva lot more than workin' on crap!

Cost ain't to bad neitha' ;)

I mainly like the fast pace of the course and just the over all "laid-back-ness" at these events. You don't have 50 "newbies/one hit wonders" runnin' around and what not. It's mainly guys/girls who already are familiar with their car and want to educate themselves further on how to drive. :thumbsup:

[mojo dad]

Rick,

I'm planning on coming down with Michael.

Mark Monjot '04 Cobra SVT
Michael Monjot '03 Cobra SVT

[coreseller]

Count me in for August also, hopefully I'll run down with the Mojo's, C'ya.....Mark.

[CathDoc]

Sorry I missed the PCA event but there was a general accumulation of crayup that hadda be cleaned up. Besides, I need witnesses when I lose one of my excuses for finishing low in the standings:


http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/cathdoc//photo_06.jpg
:D

[Hazman]

http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/cathdoc//photo_06.jpg

HOOSIER DADDY:bugeyes::spimpin:

You keep spending $$$ on stuff like this and you won't be able to afford the beer!!:eek: :doubt: :D

[01badz28]

I'm putting the registration in the mail tomorrow - hope you all don't mind a slow Camaro running with you all :D

[TonyBolton]

You guys missed a nice little changed up course.......I thought it was pretty good! I don't think the course was shorter, it was just FASTER! I ended up running a 52.2 with a couple other regulars in the 53's-54's. Only had about 20 cars there, so 6 runs got ran pretty quick.

[CathDoc]

HOOSIER DADDY:bugeyes::spimpin:

You keep spending $$$ on stuff like this and you won't be able to afford the beer!!:eek: :doubt: :D
Not planning on buying any this time :p , as long as I don't gotta bet Bolton.

Bring on the Camaros!

And sorry I missed Sunday :mad:

[mojosvt]

If the weather holds out, and the stars aline just right, and there are a few spots left, both mojo's might head south for some 411 fun. I know it is last minute, but better late than never:D . Just have to pray to the mustang gods that this new plugs holds, and I am not leaving a cobra in Tenn for a second time;) .IF not we will be bringing a caravan of cobras south for the august event:thumbsup:

[Jason]

Not planning on buying any this time :p , We could take both our times, add them together, and bet Chad. :D

[SVTMADMAN]

Not planning on buying any this time :p , as long as I don't gotta bet Bolton.

Bring on the Camaros!

And sorry I missed Sunday :mad:I like to gamble!! ARE YOU "ALL IN?":bounce:

[CathDoc]

We could take both our times, add them together, and bet Chad. :D
:bounce: :rotf: :bounce: :rotf:

Now I don't care who you are, THAT's funnny :D

[CathDoc]

I like to gamble!! ARE YOU "ALL IN?":bounce:
Beer at Hooters Alcoa, generally loser buys. But after I beat Chad, Jason, Jayne, and you, I still gotta drive home! :D

[SVTMADMAN]

http://www.highperformancetoys.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7798...just alittle fun on the board i belong to;)

[mojosvt]

Shoot...this is getting ugly, it might be worth the drive down just to watch this play out. A few Z06's, and a little white pony:D

I think my money is still with the blue oval;)

[TonyBolton]

I think my money is still with the blue oval;) The white Pony will be looking for 59's this outting....given the track is the same. Same horsepower(241), but a lil' more suspension underneath. :thumbsup:

[SVTMADMAN]

I thought you were still stock suspended??

[TonyBolton]

I thought you were still stock suspended??
Well.........yea. Still stock FORD stuff. ;)

[budjrfan]

Beer at Hooters Alcoa, generally loser buys. But after I beat Chad, Jason, Jayne, and you, I still gotta drive home! :D
you don't worry about all those other rollin' door stops. after 3 years none of them, especially madman who has brought everything short of a mclaren F1, still haven't been able to catch tony b.......:doubt:

so catch that white rabbit and we'll all be celebrating the downfall of dearborn :thumbsup:


411 / 04-06:

T. Bolton 02 Mustang 69 61.837
K. Munsey 96 Impala 961 64.477
J. McNutt 04 Vette 1 64.853
P. Claussen 06 Vette 15 65.018
M. Sulmrski 94 Impala 9 65.055
J. Ireland 03 Vette 14 65.522
T. Kehne 96 Impala 96 65.612
R. Orkney 01 Vette 7 69.042

[TonyBolton]

I honestly think that with C6 on the Hoosier's, and Shawns C5 on the Hoosier's.......it's all up for grabs. Also, if this "TYLER HAMILTON" and "RUSS BUCKNER" show up, there is gonna come down to some real close TENTHS of a second. Another wildcard is Ed Oblow in his 99 Porsche. I got to see this car run at the PCA event and with Ed finally getting some seat time in it, he could be a force to be contended with. That is, as long as he puts down a cone-free run.

I don't think i'll get 59.999, but the car felt unreal out there on the track this time. On my last 61.1 run, I know I left some time out there.....in at LEAST 3 different spots. :mad::doubt::( I wouldn't rule 60's outta the question. :cool: