Gingerman Open Track - Comments and Questions from the Chief Instructor

swhiteh3 · 07-21-2004, 04:31 PM

Ladies & Gents-

I'm looking forward to working with you folks again this year. Generally I've really backed off my duties as an instructor due to my commitments as a Grand Am Cup Crew Chief for Rehagen Racing, but I could not pass up this group - I enjoy it too much.

First of all - the Corvette controversy. I propose that anyone who wants to be on track with a non-Ford powered product need to beat me out in a one-lap sprint time trial. Do you Ford guys like that idea?

(By the way, my fastest lap during last weekend's NASA American Iron race was only a 1:30.4..... so that shouldn't be a problem with those Corveeeettes, right?)

Okay, enough manufacturer commentary... and on to the real stuff.

As normal, I'll be teaching a ground school classroom session which will be mandatory for all students in groups A & B in the morning, and likely another one after lunch. Also, I'll be running the driver's meetings both mornings (Sunday's will be short - I promise!). But I'd like to plan on offering a little more than that this year. So here are three ideas:

* Advanced Ground School aimed at Group C (and optional for Group A, B, & D) students. Topics might include how to quick learn a racing line at a track you've never driven before, how to make the most of test-n-tune time, how to "drive around" certain car handling conditions.

* Car tuning class. This would include discussions of shocks, springs, bushings, suspension types, IRS vs. Live axle, etc.

* So you want to go racing? A discussion for anyone who is interested in what it takes to go racing, both at the NASA American Iron level, or at the Grand Am Cup level. Topics might include car preparation, how to pass safely, how to get a racing license, safety equipment required, etc.

So let me know what interests you. If I have my way, these classes will be timed such that they will not interfere with your on-track time.

**Cobra-R** · 07-22-2004, 08:08 AM

Great idea's, Scott. I would be very interested in sitting in on these sessions.

Brian

**cobrabitn** · 07-22-2004, 08:21 PM

Thanks for the information Scott. I will pass this along to the rest of the club. Also, a big "thank you" for sharing your expertise with the club.

NJ2000R · 08-19-2004, 06:41 AM

uh oh, another one luring us over to the dark side......sounds great!!!!

count me in!!!

swhiteh3 · 08-19-2004, 07:59 AM

Let me know WHICH of the three sound most interesting to you, and I'll prepare something.

Right now though, I have to start getting ready. The NASA American Iron National Convention (kind of a national championship) is this weekend at Mid-Ohio, and I'm leaving in about 8 hours - and still have lots to do! Anyone heading down/up?

NJ2000R · 08-19-2004, 08:55 AM

I'm interested in any of the above, but to pick one, I'd have to go with the advanced driver's school

Hazman · 08-19-2004, 01:04 PM

I vote for the advanced ground school also!

winddysvt · 08-20-2004, 06:26 PM

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Thanks Scott!
were looking forward to seeing you again!!

In speaking for Tim I know he'd like to get going on American Iron next year -
the advanced school would be his wish...
I'll let him know you'll be there!

I don't think I'll be driving on the track this year...

but I should be there for Tim cheering him on... and I think our son Tom will be coming as well.

ac427cobra · 08-25-2004, 12:10 AM

Scott:

I'd be very interested in the advanced ground school! Or anything for that matter. I'm not fussy as long as I learn some new tricks!

swhiteh3 · 09-07-2004, 05:48 PM

I'm afraid the unfortunate has happened. Due to the destruction of Hurricane Frances, and due to the coming of Hurricane Ivan, our Grand Am Cup race that was scheduled for this coming weekend has been delayed a week.

For more information: http://www.grandamerican.com/News/Article.asp?ID=3061

Because of this announcement, which was made late last night, I will not be able to make it to the SCMC event at Gingerman Raceway on the weekend of the 18th and 19th. My commitments as Crew Chief of Rehagen Racing have to come first. I wanted to apologize to all of you.

I hope to see you all next year.... Have a great event!

Hazman · 09-07-2004, 06:14 PM

Sorry to hear this news Scott.

Good Luck at the races!

NJ2000R · 09-07-2004, 07:22 PM

sorry to hear this, but I understand....good luck at the races!

tgentry · 09-08-2004, 09:18 AM

That is bad news for us Scott.

Good luck with the race, and we'll see you next year!

07-21-2004, 04:31 PM	#1
swhiteh3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 11	Gingerman Open Track - Comments and Questions from the Chief Instructor Ladies & Gents- I'm looking forward to working with you folks again this year. Generally I've really backed off my duties as an instructor due to my commitments as a Grand Am Cup Crew Chief for Rehagen Racing, but I could not pass up this group - I enjoy it too much. First of all - the Corvette controversy. I propose that anyone who wants to be on track with a non-Ford powered product need to beat me out in a one-lap sprint time trial. Do you Ford guys like that idea? (By the way, my fastest lap during last weekend's NASA American Iron race was only a 1:30.4..... so that shouldn't be a problem with those Corveeeettes, right?) Okay, enough manufacturer commentary... and on to the real stuff. As normal, I'll be teaching a ground school classroom session which will be mandatory for all students in groups A & B in the morning, and likely another one after lunch. Also, I'll be running the driver's meetings both mornings (Sunday's will be short - I promise!). But I'd like to plan on offering a little more than that this year. So here are three ideas: * Advanced Ground School aimed at Group C (and optional for Group A, B, & D) students. Topics might include how to quick learn a racing line at a track you've never driven before, how to make the most of test-n-tune time, how to "drive around" certain car handling conditions. * Car tuning class. This would include discussions of shocks, springs, bushings, suspension types, IRS vs. Live axle, etc. * So you want to go racing? A discussion for anyone who is interested in what it takes to go racing, both at the NASA American Iron level, or at the Grand Am Cup level. Topics might include car preparation, how to pass safely, how to get a racing license, safety equipment required, etc. So let me know what interests you. If I have my way, these classes will be timed such that they will not interfere with your on-track time.

07-22-2004, 08:08 AM	#2
Cobra-R Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: minn-e-soda Posts: 8,868	Great idea's, Scott. I would be very interested in sitting in on these sessions. Brian __________________ Brian Groth 2006 NASA Midwest AI Champion 2005 NASA Midwest AI champion 2011 BMW M3 2010 Camaro SS 2008 Corvette Z06 2000 Cobra R #131 of 300 1995 Cobra R #23 (AV8SS and NASA AI #23) I'm out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message...

07-22-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Thanks for the information Scott. I will pass this along to the rest of the club. Also, a big "thank you" for sharing your expertise with the club. __________________ Cobrabitn 2016 Ruby Red Metallic with Caribou accent F-350 Crew Cab Stump Puller! 6.7 Diesel Automatic with Chrome Package, Off Road Package, 3.55 Locking axles, and Ultimate Lariat Interior Trim Package! 2017 Shelby GT350 Coupe - track car! Mods: JLT True Cold Air oil catch can 2009 Vista Blue Shelby GT 500 Coupe - Garage Queen Tinted Windows JLT True Cold Air Kit Pro-Dyno Tune 526 rwhp - 511 rwtq 1994 Rio Red Indy Pace Car #22 "Runabout" Snake in the grill MGW shift knob 1996 SVT Cobra Wheels 1969 New Lime Mustang Mach 1 Sportsroof - Second owner - bone stock with shaker. One SVT Cobra, one Shelby GT500, one 69 mach 1, and a Shelby GT350 is better than nothing! Custom Data Plates for your Mustang or Ford! Buy "Cool Merchandise" at Data Plates Plus www.dataplatesplus.com See my MSR Video here!

08-19-2004, 06:41 AM	#4
NJ2000R Certified FORD Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NoRtheRn NJ Posts: 2,633	uh oh, another one luring us over to the dark side......sounds great!!!! count me in!!! __________________ My Photos at Superford.org 2013 Grabber Blue Boss 302 #0003 2000 Cobra R #262 of 300 1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA "Hacker Express" #00) 1993 Cobra R (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports") 2014 Raptor - Ruby Red SE 1977 Bronco 1968 Mustang 428CJ 1966 Fairlanes - 500 and Squire 1936 Ford 5-window 'The Hot Rod'

08-19-2004, 08:55 AM	#6
NJ2000R Certified FORD Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NoRtheRn NJ Posts: 2,633	I'm interested in any of the above, but to pick one, I'd have to go with the advanced driver's school __________________ My Photos at Superford.org 2013 Grabber Blue Boss 302 #0003 2000 Cobra R #262 of 300 1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA "Hacker Express" #00) 1993 Cobra R (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports") 2014 Raptor - Ruby Red SE 1977 Bronco 1968 Mustang 428CJ 1966 Fairlanes - 500 and Squire 1936 Ford 5-window 'The Hot Rod'

08-19-2004, 07:59 AM	#5
swhiteh3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 11	Let me know WHICH of the three sound most interesting to you, and I'll prepare something. Right now though, I have to start getting ready. The NASA American Iron National Convention (kind of a national championship) is this weekend at Mid-Ohio, and I'm leaving in about 8 hours - and still have lots to do! Anyone heading down/up?

08-19-2004, 01:04 PM	#7
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	I vote for the advanced ground school also!

08-20-2004, 06:26 PM	#8
winddysvt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Windy City, Illinois Posts: 1,291	------ Thanks Scott! were looking forward to seeing you again!! In speaking for Tim I know he'd like to get going on American Iron next year - the advanced school would be his wish... I'll let him know you'll be there! I don't think I'll be driving on the track this year... but I should be there for Tim cheering him on... and I think our son Tom will be coming as well. __________________ Bonny and my Wonderful hubby Tim.. Proud Momma of 2, daughter in law and son in law One horse, several birds, two dogs

08-25-2004, 12:10 AM	#9
ac427cobra Fast in; slide out Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 207	Scott: I'd be very interested in the advanced ground school! Or anything for that matter. I'm not fussy as long as I learn some new tricks! __________________ Bruce Born to race; forced to work. If you're interested in the best Cobra IRS bushing kit available on the market today, you need to visit my site: www.fulltiltboogieracing.com

09-07-2004, 05:48 PM	#10
swhiteh3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 11	My Deepest Apologies I'm afraid the unfortunate has happened. Due to the destruction of Hurricane Frances, and due to the coming of Hurricane Ivan, our Grand Am Cup race that was scheduled for this coming weekend has been delayed a week. For more information: http://www.grandamerican.com/News/Article.asp?ID=3061 Because of this announcement, which was made late last night, I will not be able to make it to the SCMC event at Gingerman Raceway on the weekend of the 18th and 19th. My commitments as Crew Chief of Rehagen Racing have to come first. I wanted to apologize to all of you. I hope to see you all next year.... Have a great event!

09-07-2004, 06:14 PM	#11
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	Sorry to hear this news Scott. Good Luck at the races!

09-07-2004, 07:22 PM	#12
NJ2000R Certified FORD Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NoRtheRn NJ Posts: 2,633	sorry to hear this, but I understand....good luck at the races! __________________ My Photos at Superford.org 2013 Grabber Blue Boss 302 #0003 2000 Cobra R #262 of 300 1995 Cobra R #223 of 250 (IMSA "Hacker Express" #00) 1993 Cobra R (SpeedVision World Challenge "Program Motorsports") 2014 Raptor - Ruby Red SE 1977 Bronco 1968 Mustang 428CJ 1966 Fairlanes - 500 and Squire 1936 Ford 5-window 'The Hot Rod'

09-08-2004, 09:18 AM	#13
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	That is bad news for us Scott. Good luck with the race, and we'll see you next year! __________________ Tom Gentry Life is too short for boring rides! '06 Schwinn StingRay Spoiler (3 speed conversion) '03 Giant Team ONCE (Campy goodness) '00 Bike E E2 Tandem (too many mods to list) '98 ProFlex Beast (no more elastomers) '06 Kustom Kruiser Roadster (8 speed conversion) '74 PPV (Resto-mod project) '98 E-150 Starcraft Heritage "Black Bart" '89 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL "Gunther"

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