SVT Cobra & Shelby GT 500 Nationals Mustang July 17-18, 2009 at NJMP

[cobrabitn]

SVT Cobra & Shelby GT 500 Nationals
NJMP Thunderbolt Course -- July 17-18, 2009

Join the SCMC for some on track fun at New Jersey Motorsports Park. The event is our SVT Cobra & Shelby GT 500 Nationals. The event consists of two days of open track with in car instruction available and a Saturday Mustang and Ford Show. This event is open to all Mustangs and Fords!!

The open track portion of this event is a school with in car instruction where you can safely drive your car the way it was built to be driven. This portion of the event is limited to the first 100 paying students/drivers and is open to any make or model.

**The first 50 people who sign up before February 15, 2009 will get a $100.00 discount**

Please be sure to download both the registration form and the events packet. The registration form is in adobe and you must have Adobe Acrobat in order to download the form. Go to www.adobe.com to download the latest version of adobe reader.

Car show participants will get to take their car on track during lunch for "parade laps". A professional photographer will be available for you to purchase photos of your car on track and in action.

You can pay on line in the store at www.scmcstore.com or mail your entry form to the following address:

SVT Cobra/Shelby GT 500 Nationals
C/O Pat Madigan
295 Summit Road
Abington, MA 02351

Lodging

Wingate Inn -
2196 W Landis Ave
Routes 55 (Exit 32A) and 56
Vineland, NJ 08360

http://www.wingatehotels.com/Wingate/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=12254

20 rooms reserved at a $105.00
Must mention Cobra Club when making your reservations.
Cutoff date is July 2, 2009

Spectators

There will be a spectator fee of $20.00 or you can enter the car show for $20.00 and waive the spectator fee. This fee is waived if you are a member of one of the following clubs:

SCMC Member

This events packet is mandatory to download prior to the event:


Sponsors Include the following businesses:

Time Out Sportswear
Data Plates Plus

Event Organizers/Registration:

Pat Madigan - Track Registration - Factory Five Type 65 Coupe
Rick McNutt - Track Logistics - 2004 Machine Silver Corvette Z06
Phil Saglimbene - Car Show Registration - 1995 Crystal White SVT Cobra R Coupe


Tech Inspectors:

Steve Childs - 1998 BAB SVT Cobra Convertible


Instructors: (Group A)

Ken Walder - 2000 Performance Red SVT Cobra R Coupe
Terry Shank - 1983 Yellow Mustang 5.0 LX Hatchback
Jimmy Bost - 1996 Mystic AI SVT Cobra Coupe
Tom Hart -

Paid Participants: (100 Car Limit, first 50 get a $100.00 discount)


1. Peter Calvert - 2005 Silver Corvette Coupe
2. Ed Moschella - 2008 Orange Corvette Coupe
3. Adam Hartman - 1993 Burgundy Mustang GT Hatchback
4. Roger Komonchak - 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra Convertible.
5. Dave Pascucci - 2008 Red Corvette Coupe
6. John Masiello - 2006 Red Corvette Coupe
7. Chris Masiello - 1992 Red Mustang GT Convertible.
8. Scott Benavides - 2001 True Blue SVT Cobra coupe
9. Craig Valois - 2001 Laser Red SVT Cobra Convertible
10. Michael Higgins - 2004 Grey Corvette
11. Franklin Lussier - 2007 Orange PJ Mustang
12. Mark Alloway - 2006 Red Ford GT
13. Stephen Applebaum - 2007 White w/silver Ford Shelby GT
14. Carl Vosen - (Friday) 1968 Yellow Mustang
15. Kenneth Walsh - 2008 Vista Blue Shelby GT Convertible
16. Tom Ryan - 2007 Orange PJ Coupe
17. Joe Gather - 2009 Black Shelby GT 500 Coupe
18. Gary Hamilton - (Friday Only) 2007 Blue Mustang GT
19. Joseph Antas - 1996 Black Nissan Maxima Coupe
20. Richard Modica - 2007 Orange PJ Saleen Mustang Coupe
21. John Olesuk - 2005 Red Roush Mustang Coupe
22. Rick Wertz - (Friday) 2007 Black Shelby GT
23. Paul Redante - 2006 Silver Mustang GT Coupe
24. James Stratton - 2005 Ford GT
25. Michael Walsh - 2008 Black Shelby GT 500 Coupe
26. John MacDonald IV - 2004 Red Mach 1 Coupe
27. John MacDonald III - 2000 Red Mustang GT Coupe
28. Howard Lucas - 2007 Blue Steeda Mustang Coupe
29. Joe Owsik - 1996 Orange Bondurant SVT Cobra Coupe
30. WA Nelson - 2006 Tungsten Ford GT Coupe
31. Vernon Banks - 2005 Silver Mustang GT Coupe
32. Robert Miller - 1998 White SVT Cobra Coupe
33. Edward Otis III - 1989 Blue Mercury XR4TI Coupe
34. Peter Sienkiewicz - 2005 Red Ford GT Coupe
35. Matthew Brod - 1989 Silver BMW M3 Coupe
36. Mike Smith - 2003 Silver SVT Cobra Convertible
37. William Cooper - 2003 Yellow Honda S2000 Convertible
38. Paul Doerflein - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Cobra Coupe
39. Lee Shelton - 2002 Yellow Corvette Z06 Coupe
40. John Khoury - 1999 Black SVT Cobra Coupe
41. Andrew Hilsinger - 2006 Mustang GT
42. Jeffery Hilsinger - 2001 Mustang

Car Show Participants:

1. Tom & Pricilla Hoffman - 1997 Rio Red SVT Cobra Convertible (show)
2. Carl Vosen - 1968 Yellow Mustang Coupe
3. John Olesuk - 2005 Red Roush Mustang Coupe
4. Kevin Appel - 2003 Red Mustang Cobra Convertible
5. Gary Kaminski - 2008 Vista Blue Shelby GT Convertible

[GI8U2racing]

1. How many runs will we get and how long?
2. Which groups will be assigned instructors?

Thanks,
Jonathan

[cobrabitn]

5 run groups, 25 minutes each. Group E will have mandatory instructors unless some of them overflow into group D. Other students in group D will get a refresher ride with an instructor and will be turned loose after a couple of sessions.

[Mystic_Cobra]

I am planning to attend. Either as an instructor, if needed, or as a regular participant/student.

[cobrabitn]

I have you down as an instructor right now Jimmy! :D

[Mystic_Cobra]

I see that the track charges a fee for camping at its spectator events. Will there be camping fees for this event?

Also, will the track be open Thursday night for trailer drops (and camping)?

[puzzle13]

The track rules say that no electricity is available at the track!

[Mystic_Cobra]

Assuming that was for me, I don't need electricity, but I still have my two questions.

I see that the track charges a fee for camping at its spectator events. Will there be camping fees for this event?

Also, will the track be open Thursday night for trailer drops (and camping)?

[cobrabitn]

Jimmy,

I'll have to get with Joe on that. Right now, I'm still working on VIR. I'm sure they'll be a camping fee but I do not know the amount. I would definitely believe that the track would be open on Thursday night but again I'll have to ask Joe about it.

T

[puzzle13]

No, not necessarily for you ... just thought those who would be camping like myself would like to know that they will need a generator. I looked up the rules and have the same questions as you. If I go, I will be arriving a little later on Thursday evening and will hope that we can get into the track. Tony ... who can find out about camping fees and Thursday night entry to the track?

Thanks!

[Mystic_Cobra]

I emailed the staff at the track. If/when they reply, I'll post the info here.

thanks,
Jimmy

[cobrabitn]

Thanks, that was helpful. Right now I have 11 membership packets and a ton of VIR forms to sort out. I just try to do it one event at a time. :D

[Mystic_Cobra]

Here we go, an official response from the track.

Quote:
During this event you would be considered a competitor as we do not allow any other type of camping during club events. The cost for tent camping is $10 with an additional fee of $35 if you need electric. RV camping is $60 and includes electric. We do allow trailer drops the night before. The gates are open 7 am to 10 pm each night. If you arrive after 10pm you will have to wait at main gate until morning. If you have any additional questions please feel free to ask. Have a great day!

Karen Taylor

[puzzle13]

Thanks for the info ... it seems that they do now have electric.

[puzzle13]

Tony,

What is the actual cost of this event for club members that have been to recent events?

Thanks!

[cobrabitn]

If you got the early bird sign up in February, it was $395.00 but only a few people took advantage of that. It's $450.00 for members and $495.00 for non-members. The tracks in the north are more expensive, two days at NJMP is almost equal to 3 days at VIR if that gives you an idea...

[JG GT500]

Hey- new member here - I just signed up for the event, saturday only. Looking forward to it:thumbsup: Will be my 3rd open track event in the GT500. This course looks to set up well for this car, a couple of long straights.

[cobrabitn]

Joe, many of us are looking forward to going north this year for some on track fun! See you in July and welcome to the club! :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

List updated!! :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Host Hotel is listed on the first post...

[Philcsag1]

What is the link to the ON Track Insurance Program

[Philcsag1]

What is the link to the ON Track Insurance Program
I wil answer my own quesion:)


http://hpdeins.locktonaffinity.com/Products.aspx

[Pete S.]

As always, trying to get the Maryland, Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Penn Ford GT owners out to this event; even if they don't want to run laps it is always a great show and good time. For me, I will sign on as soon as my brakes are refreshed and a couple of road laps confirm braking stability as well as power steering confidence.


Pete S.

[captdave]

I look forward to your July event at NJMP. I am a member of SAAC. We held SAAC-33 at NJMP August 15-17, 2008. This is a wonderful track. I posted a link at the SAAC-Forum for this event. I plan to attend and use my photojournalist skills to report on this event for SAAC. Maybe we can even make the "Shelby American" magazine.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4884.0

http://www.saacforum.com/saac2.gif

CaptDave

[cobrabitn]

Look forward to you coming out to the event Dave! :thumbsup:

[captdave]

Look forward to you coming out to the event Dave! :thumbsup:
That's CaptDave.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/DSC01967Medium-1.jpg

Here's CaptDave at SAAC-33 NJMP. That's me leaning on Amy B's GT500SS. Yes, I did get invited inside SAI's mobile HQ by Robert Lane of Team Shelby.

CaptDave

[captdave]

If you would like to see Photo's of NJMP you can check out the SAAC-Forum, NJ Section. I live 2 miles from NJMP and have Media Pass Privileges there.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?board=53.0

Here's some of last Sundays Photo's taken during Formula X at NJMP.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4865.0

You will love NJMP. This is a "First Class Facility".

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/Formula%20X%20NJMP/DSC04891Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[cobrabitn]

That looks extremely nice...it looks like its sister track, VIR. You'd like VIR, there isn't a better track in the world then it. :thumbsup:

[RF Cobra]

Does NJMP have the elevation changes like VIR or is it fairly flat?

[cobrabitn]

I don't think it has a lot of elevation...NJ is flat with no mountains.

Just bought $1500.00 worth of brake stuff including new rotors, pads, tires, brake fluid, and of course used the Tire Rack link off our site. :)

[captdave]

Southern NJ is very flat. Nothing like Northern NJ where I lived most my life. Only slight changes in elevation. All man-made during the construction. The bridge that you cross over to get in to the track is the highest point for many miles around.

You will all love this track. All professionally done and brand new. Everything is First Class here at NJMP. Check out some of my pictures from last Friday at Formula X at NJMP.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=4827.0

CaptDave

[Philcsag1]

I don't think it has a lot of elevation...NJ is flat with no mountains.

Just bought $1500.00 worth of brake stuff including new rotors, pads, tires, brake fluid, and of course used the Tire Rack link off our site. :)
WOW Tony! Did you hit the Lottery LOL:)

What did you get in the way of Rubber?

Phil

[cobrabitn]

4 P275/40ZR-17 BFGoodrich g-Force R1 LL In Stock $243.00 $972.00
2 Sat pro performance oem pads Special Order $32.00 $64.00
2 Brembo replacement rotor (ea) In Stock $45.00 $90.00
2 Brembo replacement rotor (ea) In Stock $69.00 $138.00
1 Ate type 200 amber brake fluid In Stock $12.00 $12.00
1 Ate super blue brake fluid In Stock $12.00 $12.00

[cobrabitn]

List updated! :thumbsup:

[PMad]

Just a reminder to download the registration packet. There is link on the first post. It contains the itinerary for the event as well as forms you will need. Registration at the event is at the Wingate on Thurs. eve. Bring your filled out forms from the packet. There will be registration available at the track on Friday morning but if you wait it may affect your track time.

[gtihillclimb]

FYI, we'll be racing at the Lightning track in an SCCA Regional. TreadZone will be there with tire support. Give them a call if you need tires for the track.

[Mystic_Cobra]

Looking forward to the event!

Hope everyone is bleeding their brakes and ready to go!

[Pete S.]

Okay my friends,


I am in, finally.

Pete S.

[PMad]

Looking forward to the event!

Hope everyone is bleeding their brakes and ready to go!

Jimmy, I've never been to this track. Is it tough on brakes?

[L8APX]

Just want to say hello before the event. I just registered due to Phil's diligence in filling out the field.

I will be there on Saturday in the Advanced group.

I mean really, who wouldn't want to be the only 4 cylinder BMW in a sea of V8 powered domestic iron? :rotf:

See you in the paddock and in the braking zones. Yup, real late braking is this car's strong suit.

It handles pretty good too.(See Below)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/onrails/Car/Jillpocono.jpg

[snakbitn]

Yea, say what you want but I run with those car's with NASA,spec e30,e36,and even miata's.They get wasted on the straight's but the turn's you wonder where the hell they came from.:eek:

[cobrabitn]

Saaaaaweeet...three wheel racing! :rotf:

[cobrabitn]

Please read the track rules in the first post, thanks.

[L8APX]

For Saturday only guys, what time do the gates open and who do we see for registration and tech that morning?

[cobrabitn]

This is a new place for us but I can tell you that when you come in on Saturday ask at the gate as to where tech is done but I suspect it will be somewhere around the class room.

Gates open at 6:30 a.m. See post one for "classroom " packet and it will give you the schedule.

[mrpork]

do vert's need rollbars at this track?

[L8APX]

This is a new place for us but I can tell you that when you come in on Saturday ask at the gate as to where tech is done but I suspect it will be somewhere around the class room.

Gates open at 6:30 a.m. See post one for "classroom " packet and it will give you the schedule.I'll be there waiting for the gate at 6:15 on Saturday morning. Look for me, I'll be the one in the BMW with the BIG cup of coffee.

I spent 2 days at this track with the BMW CCA last August, the facilities are nice and the restaurant in the Country club has good hamburgers and air conditioning.

Speaking of food, this place is a must go when at NJMP.

STEAK AND BEER, fuel for track junkies! There are even dancing girls who perform every 15 minutes.

Texas Roadhouse (http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.texasroadhouse.com%2F&ei=DaNbSrbMKY_aNuXF-UI&rct=j&q=texas+roadhouse+millville+nj&usg=AFQjCNFVbUX0_-O-ooUHmSVwGw_yXhpxeA&sig2=ikVJv2MeBYJnGJ2e6HVwdQ)


2299 N 2nd St
Millville, NJ 08332-1305
(856) 293-1894
Get directions (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,4118548790419403198&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&dq=texas+roadhouse+millville+nj&daddr=2299+N+2nd+St,+Millville,+NJ+08332-1305&geocode=14327660020173230941,39.425022,-75.040655&ei=DaNbSrbMKY_aNuXF-UI&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1)

Route 55 is the closest shopping area to the track, it's where the big box stores (Walmart etc) and the Autoparts stores are located.

There's a Bob Evans (Think Denny's) next to the roadhouse that's good for breakfast.

See ya Saturday!

[RF Cobra]

Yes, all SCMC on track events require rollbars for verts.


do vert's need rollbars at this track?

[cobrabitn]

I'm up for the TX Roadhouse!! :thumbsup:

[Mystic_Cobra]

Jimmy, I've never been to this track. Is it tough on brakes?

I've never been to NJMP either (I still can't trust people that won't let you pump your own gas...LOL). But all road courses are tough on brakes.

Better to be prepared.

[captdave]

I have been to the Texas Roadhouse many times. It's my most favorite place in town (Next to NJMP). Great music and food.

CaptDave

[Pete S.]

I've never been to NJMP either (I still can't trust people that won't let you pump your own gas...LOL). But all road courses are tough on brakes.

Better to be prepared.
You just have to show up in something that has a filler they've never seen before and they'll let you do your own. Roll-in in a '51 Caddy and let'm walk around for a while. Oh, Ford GT's work too; I think they realize the liability cost if they make a mistake.

Pete S.

See you all up there in a few days . . .

[Mystic_Cobra]

Texas Roadhouse sounds good to me too. Is that our dinner for Friday night?

[cobrabitn]

Friday night sounds good to me!!

[L8APX]

Texas Roadhouse sounds good to me too. Is that our dinner for Friday night?If I can beat the beach traffic, I'll meet you there.

Second round is on me.:thumbsup:


My mouth is watering thinking of that place. You know they have a meat case you get to pick your steak from and they give you a ticket to reserve it.

If you don't see what you want, the butcher will cut it for you right then and there.

I'm eating there either way and hanging at the bar for an hour or two afterwards to watch the dancing show.

[NJ2000R]

work has kept me busy, no time to work on cars, so, no cobra R, no shelby, just a GT :D

see y'all this afternoon/evening! :bounce:

[merkstang]

Ill be running the 95 Cobra and My wife in the Mini on Saturday -- both First timmers

Had some Brake issues to iron out and wont be able to make it on time for friday. Hopefully It all works out..

Ill have all the paper work Filled out and Bring it to the Track Be there at 7 am on saturday

[captdave]

Looks like a great day for racing at NJMP. I'm looking forward to my 5 minute drive to the track today. I will be taking photos both days. Stop by and say hi. I may also do an article for the Shelby American magazine.

http://www.saacforum.com/

CaptDave

[captdave]

I have to head out to the track for day 2. Here are some pictures on the SAAC-Forum to get you started.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5179.msg42361;topicseen#msg42361

CaptDave

[NJ2000R]

Thanks to Tony, Pat, Rick, Steve, Phil, etc, etc who made the event a complete success! :thumbsup:

lets hope we can come back to this track again next year! :D

[5500]

Great event, thanks for bringing a track event to the northeast. Good to see old and new faces. Had a blast on the track. Thanks Pete for offering help/lending tools. Lets make this an annual event. BTW, found a neat diner at the airport for breakfast, just minutes form the track!

[captdave]

I'm putting day one pictures up. Check them out.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5179.0

I hope you like them. You guys are a great bunch.

I just started Day 2.

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5184.0

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08718Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[L8APX]

Just wanted to say thank you to all you mustang guys for letting me come out and play at your event.

Good fun, nice people and some interesting cars. :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Glad you came out L8APX, the weather was perfect!

Capt Dave, thanks for doing the pictures for us. You couldn't ask for better pics and photographer. You're a very nice and sociable person. Keep up the good work!

Tony

[gt500flyboy]

Damn. I wish I had gone. Looks like some great track time.

[cobrabitn]

See you at VIR John! You missed perfect weather believe me. Saturday was the best weather day with a cool breeze and 79 degrees. i couldn't believe it was July! :D Track time was unlimited all weekend and everyone kept telling us they wanted us to do it again next year. The ride wasn't bad either, 10 hours from Charlotte, NC.

[captdave]

Hi guys, all the pictures are posted. I really loved coming out. Go over to the SAAC-Forum and take a look.

Day 1

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5179.0

Day 2

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5184.0

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC09042Medium-2.jpg

Please join the SAAC-Form, it's free. I would love to hear your comments attached to the 2 posts. There are lots of people & cars I still need information on. Or just tell everyone what you think.

CaptDave

[RF Cobra]

Great pictures.

Hate to have missed it. Hopefully be able to go next year.

[JG GT500]

I had a great time - even though it was only for 1/2 day Saturday. Awesome.:D

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/724/img05511.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img05511.jpg)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8413/img06021.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img06021.jpg)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9343/img05401.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img05401.jpg)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/5687/img05261.th.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img05261.jpg)
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/4230/p7190023.th.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p7190023.jpg)

[merkstang]

We Had a great time at the Event. My car missed it but my wife got to do her first Track event in her Mini Cooper S. She Had a great time and improved as the day went on. She was Very happy with the experience and she really appreciated her instructors Input and in car instruction. She learned alot and is looking forward to VIR...

I Invited a friend to the Car show and they really liked it! The especially loved the "parade Laps"

Great Job again guys!!

I am now a NEW SCMC member!!! :thumbsup:

Here are some Pics that a friend took, my computer still doesnt like the Memory card I have.. SO my pics are locked up.:mad:

Picture link
http://chris.dxconsulting.com/gallery/igallery.asp?d=\2009+thunderbolt+raceway%5c (http://chris.dxconsulting.com/gallery/igallery.asp?d=2009+thunderbolt+raceway)


Here are three videos He took on the camera too:

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Thunderbolt-SVT-Club-Mini_696417.htm (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Thunderbolt-SVT-Club-Mini_696417.htm)

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2009-Thunderbolt-Raceway_696416.htm (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2009-Thunderbolt-Raceway_696416.htm)

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Thunderbolt-SVT-Club-Main_696377.htm (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Thunderbolt-SVT-Club-Main_696377.htm)

[captdave]

CaptDave has everything from NJMP.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08969Medium.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08970Medium.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08971Medium-1.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08978Medium.jpg

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08979Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[merkstang]

COOL!!!!:cool:



Thanks NICE shots :thumbsup:

[captdave]

COOL!!!!:cool:

Thanks NICE shots :thumbsup:Did you check out all my photos on the SAAC-Forum? Go a few post back to a photo of CaptDave in a red Ford GT. I have 2 links to the SAAC-Forum.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC09052Medium-1.jpg

CaptDave

[cobrabitn]

Capt Dave,

You liked that ride in the Ford GT, didn't you? ;)

[captdave]

Capt Dave,

You liked that ride in the Ford GT, didn't you? ;)
I guess it was OK.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC09045Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[captdave]

Does anyone know this guy from Long Island? He gave me a ride on Friday.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08313Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[captdave]

I don't know if it's art...but I like it.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/CaptDaveOpenDoorGT.jpg

CaptDave

[cvalois1]

Another great event put on by the SCMC guys!:headbang:

Special thanks to Tony, Rick, Pat & Steve & Others that made it all possible. An annual NJMP Event would sweet. What a nice track and facility! The weather was awesome.:cool:

I had a blast running with you guys and looking forward to it again, hopefully soon! (maybe VIR again):thumbsup:

[captdave]

Another great event put on by the SCMC guys!:headbang:
I had a blast running with you guys and looking forward to it again, hopefully soon! (maybe VIR again):thumbsup:
I added your Cobra Convertible to my posts. Take a look at "Friday Day 1".

Friday Day 1

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5179.0


Saturday Day 2

http://saacforum.com/index.php?topic=5184.0

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08379Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[98SEBlackmax]

Pretty fun event to be a part of. Definitly fun to drive around in the oddball car, but I didn't feel left out. I'd like to thank Craig (cvalois1) for the invite and to Craig, Frank, & Charlie for helping me out with sharing the garage space for the event. Also like to thank all those who helped put this track event together. I'm looking forward to next years event with some more mods and better tires perhaps. :D

[Pete S.]

Yep,

thanks to Tony, Pat, Steve, Rick, all the instructors, the NJMP Staff, especially Pete the PorscheMan, and the emergency standby folks. What a blast, as it is each and every time. I feel fortunate indeed to be a part of the SCMC.

Good to be there with such a fine group of folks, I hope Philip and his young cousin enjoyed the parade laps. Lot's of good photo shoots by Captain Dave: and know that the laps we took were not to impress, hopefully to enjoy a bit. The laps to impress will require someone like Rick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwyC7xric0c&feature=channel in the drivers seat.

Again, thanks to all and I hope a good time was had by all. I may not make Gingerman, but am focusing on VIR with a bit of work wanting to be done to the nose of my car to force more air through the radiator. And of course maybe a bit of rubber on the left front.

Pete S.

[cvalois1]

Here are some of my in-car video clips the NJMP / SCMC Event last week: Enjoy!:thumbsup:
http://px5.sfstatic.com/thumbs/0000/27/72/697227.jpg (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/NJMP-Thunderbolt-Track_697227.htm?ref=52dbdf33-15f7-4b84-9c97-9b99018b4683)

Here's another clip with 2 of my fastest consecutive 1:35:00 laps on Day 2. The car at the beginning of the clip (black Cobra, dark green rear bumper) is Jimmy Bost. He was nice enough to let me by.;)
http://px5.sfstatic.com/thumbs/0000/37/31/697313.jpg (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/NJMP-Thunderbolt-Track_697313.htm)
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Here's a clip of me spinning off track in Turn 5 and nearly into the Armco. I'd like to think the steering I did while sliding backwards and towards the Armco is what saved me from hitting it. Butt pucker factor :eek: for me was probably a 9 out of a 10. Upon further review of the other footage I have of this particular lap I was on pace to be approximately second faster (all else equal) going into this section, until I ran out of traction, track and talent, Lol. I was damn lucky and I'll chalk this one up as "just over the edge" experience. Needless to say, I dialed things back a bit the rest of the day.
http://px5.sfstatic.com/thumbs/0000/37/55/697355.jpg (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/NJMP-Thunderbolt-Track-5_697355.htm?ref=52dbdf33-15f7-4b84-9c97-9b99018b4683)
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[cobrabitn]

Craig,

Someone else spun out on Saturday as I saw a ton of smoke in front of me but I never knew who it was?? Glad you didn't hit anything! :D

Joe,

I want you to know that I thought it was cool that you brought out a Nissan Maxima to the event. :thumbsup:

[98SEBlackmax]

Joe,

I want you to know that I thought it was cool that you brought out a Nissan Maxima to the event. :thumbsup:It is always fun to bring a spoon to a gunfight. :cool:

Next year I will try to keep the corner lamps from popping out again. :rotf:

[Tracrat72]

Here's a video of my son Andrew going for a little spin on Friday. We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting everyone for the first time. Can't wait to run again with everybody. :thumbsup:

Joe O

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tobF-0UElQ

[cobrabitn]

And he was doing such a great job, too!! :thumbsup:

Maybe y'all can sneak down to VIR in October... :D

[RF Cobra]

Good video. Ouch on hitting the markers.


Here's a video of my son Andrew going for a little spin on Friday. We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting everyone for the first time. Can't wait to run again with everybody. :thumbsup:

Joe O

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tobF-0UElQ

[Pete S.]

I wondered where the braking signs went.


Here I have three clips from NJMP. In the first I follow a friends Mustang (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBBkMmrAID4)(Roger) that seems to have a smooth line. The second I am giving a ride to an SAAC Photographer, and Pilot (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAcj233BtIc) (Captain Dave). The third on my final session we noticed the front left tire showing wear to the cord, still, I was able to get a few comfortable laps down prior to heading home (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93V_Vfwsf08).
Pete S.

[captdave]

I would like to thank the young man in yellow at the table. After my ride in Pete's Ford GT I wanted a few more photo's of me with the GT. I handed my Sony DSLR to the young man. He took some really great shots. I am using one of his photo's for a very special display at SAAC-34 Aug 6-8, 2009 at Beaverun, PA.

http://i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq207/SAAC/SVT%20Cobra%20Nationals%20NJMP/DSC08620Medium.jpg

CaptDave

[NJ2000R]

Here's a video of my son Andrew going for a little spin on Friday. We had a great time and really enjoyed meeting everyone for the first time. Can't wait to run again with everybody. :thumbsup:

Joe O

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tobF-0UElQ

That was me in the white 07GT, you were getting around the track really good, then I saw the dust, braked hard, and waited for the dust to settle....then dodged the remains of the brake markers that made their way into the middle of the turn :D

did you get a bill from the track for those? :rotf:

[Tracrat72]

Haven't heard anything yet. If we get a bill I'll ask for the broken ones so we can decorate the garage with them.:)

[Pete S.]

Just in case any of Captain Dave's photo's didn't make it onto this thread yet, there about 1,003 that I have finally organized and can be selected here: http://home.comcast.net/~petraathome/CAPNDAVLNKS.htm .

Pete S.

[Pete S.]

I found 2 of my best photos of this event and here they are.

http://1fordgt.com/2009FGT/NJMP/PeterC01.JPG

http://1fordgt.com/2009FGT/NJMP/PeterC02.JPG

Pete S.

[cobrabitn]

Is that what you call Pete being in the shi**er? :rotf:

[NJ2000R]

don't they sell toilets in canada? :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

I like the smiley face inside the lid.....well, both smiley faces :D :thumbsup:

[cobrabitn]

Yes, I saw that too. :)

[cobrabitn]

Pete is a great member, always helpful, never asks for anything in return. :thumbsup: