Gingerman Driving School Sept 17 & 18th 2005 - Page 13

johnbasf · 09-09-2005, 07:14 PM

Awesome list!!!!!!

**cobrabitn** · 09-09-2005, 07:59 PM

And now you can add some Ford SVT engineers in the mix, too!

Lumpydogs · 09-10-2005, 06:32 PM

What gear are you pulling out of turns 2, 3, 6 and 9?

I'm just practiced enough to start heel-toe downshifting at the track.
(Yes, I know that it's long over due!)

My '01 Cobra w/4.10 gears is a bit sluggish in third gear out of turns 2, 3, 6 &
9 in past years at Gingerman.

However my car gets crazy loose in 2nd gear high speed turns on the street.

Exiting the corners in 3rd I only have to worry about pushing.

Also, my Steeda Tri-X shifts 3rd to 4th to 3rd real nice. It does
not like going from 2nd to 3rd much at all (slow shifts)

Can't wait till next week. I haven't had a day off work in three weeks.

**Cobra-R** · 09-10-2005, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumpydogs

What gear are you pulling out of turns 2, 3, 6 and 9?

I'm just practiced enough to start heel-toe downshifting at the track.
(Yes, I know that it's long over due!)

My '01 Cobra w/4.10 gears is a bit sluggish in third gear out of turns 2, 3, 6 &
9 in past years at Gingerman.

However my car gets crazy loose in 2nd gear high speed turns on the street.

Exiting the corners in 3rd I only have to worry about pushing.

Also, my Steeda Tri-X shifts 3rd to 4th to 3rd real nice. It does
not like going from 2nd to 3rd much at all (slow shifts)

Can't wait till next week. I haven't had a day off work in three weeks.

Get someone experienced to ride with you. I am betting if you played with different lines and driving techniques you will be able to learn to drive around the push.

I had a 01 Cobra with 4.10 gears, I would say you should be in third gear for almost the whole track, the exception will be a shift to 4th on one or two straight aways.

In my 95R, I put the car in 3rd gear when I start the session, and my next shift is when I come off the track.

Brian

**Cobra-R** · 09-12-2005, 07:39 PM

Updated

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra-R

Participant list:

1. William Simmons, Royal Oak MI, 03 Cobra
2. Ken & Karen Walder, Wyckoff NJ, 00 Cobra R
3. Bruce Cameron, Waukesha WI, 00 Cobra R (Z06 wana-bee)
4. Jeff Talley, Merriville IN, 03 Cobra
5. Paul Sanford, Youngsville PA, 03 Lightning
6. Jayne Mcnutt, Harriman TN, Z06 Corvette
7. Rick Mcnutt, HarrimanTN, 97 Cobra
8. Dan Mroz, Merriville IN, 03 Superformance Cobra
9. Dave Stanfield, Raleigh NC, 99 Cobra
10. Charlie Sansone, Grayslake IL, 01 Mustang Bullitt
11. Carrol DoWeese, Birmingham MI, 02 Superformance MarkIII
12. Larry Bolton, Battle Creek MI, 97 Cobra
13. Dave Diehl, Hamilton OH, 95 Cobra R
14. Tony Sorrentino, Rock Hill SC, 94 Cobra
15, Jeffrey White, Mi. 01 Cobra
16, Matt Slaveus, Davenport, IA.
17, Scott Martin, Independence MO.
18, Debbie Murphy, Independence MO.
19, Rodney Allen, Lexington, OH
20, Rob Frink Columbus, OH Superformance Cobra
21, Peter Calvert, Ontario Canada 99 Cobra
22, Tim Korzen
23, Gary Giska,
24, Bonny/Tommy DalSanto, West Chicago IL 99 Mustang
25, Tim DalSanto, West Chicago IL 99 Cobra
26, Marc Ruhling
27, Ed Erdy 1965 Mustang Fastback
28, Craig Aylsworth Canton, MI
29, Shawn Willocks Maryville, TN Corvette
30, Steve Kump
31, Dick Bourgue, Holland, MI
32, Jay McArdle, West Point, VA.
33, Robert Lefebvre
34, Larry Adams
35, Kent Morgan
36, Lawrence Lublin, Bloomfield Hills, Mi.
37, Vincent Smiley, Tinley Park, Il. 04 Mystichrome Cobra
38, Jim Vander Wal, Ada, Mi. 04 Superformance
39, Derrick Johnson, Powell TN - 04 Redfire Cobra
40, Chris Anderson, Milledgeville, Ohio
41, Ray Sweers, Union, Mi.
42, Michael Sharkey, Richmond, Va.
43, Paul Burke Car #1
44, Paul Burke Car #2
45, Jimmy Gall
46, Eric Meyer 05 Mustang (Kenny Brown)
47, Michael Moran
48, Brian Groth
49, Suzy Smeltzer '05 Mystery Vehicle
50, Burke Dawson
51, Thomas Walega
52, Scott McKay 02 Z06

Instructors:*
1, Tom Gentry, Rockford IL, 96 Cobra
2, Mike Schneider, Livonia, Mi.
3, Cliff Hemstock, Lexington, Ky.
4, Damian Delahuerta, Osseo, MN
5, Dean Smeltzer , Warsaw IN
6, Mystery Member
7, Darius Rudis 1987 Mustang
8, Brian Tone Mustang
9, Mark Wilson 1993 Cobra R
10, Scott Whitehead
11, Lew Groth
12. Gene Kotlinski
13, Norbert Hitt
14, Rich Godlewski
15, William Rowe

*: Instructors, I won't add your name to the List until I have recieved your registration form. If you have questions on how to handle it, let me know.
Thanks, Brian

tgentry · 09-13-2005, 10:28 AM

Cross your fingers, I just might have a car in time.

tgentry · 09-13-2005, 02:04 PM

Slight change of plans, we got a room at the hotel. We didn't feel like putting up the tent-mahal in the dark Friday night (Cathy has to work Friday). I'm still bringing fresh, homebrewed Honey/Ginger Beer for the BBQ though.

Everything is coming together on my car deal, it won't be fast yet, but that doesn't matter in SATCAR. Right Brian?

drudis · 09-13-2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgentry

...I'm still bringing fresh, homebrewed Honey/Ginger Beer for the BBQ though.

My beer got a later start, and wont be ready in time...

(Photo from 09/07/2005)

tgentry · 09-13-2005, 04:17 PM

Nice hops! I have a black thumb so I'll stick to the store bought ones.

Hazman · 09-14-2005, 09:43 PM

Woh Hah Who !!!!

One more day. Load up tomorrow and head north. Lord willing we will be at Gingerman around 1100 hours Friday. Then three days of good friends, fast cars, excellent instruction and oh yeahl...

TRACK!!!!!

Lumpydogs · 09-14-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazman

Woh Hah Who !!!!

One more day. Load up tomorrow and head north. Lord willing we will be at Gingerman around 1100 hours Friday. Then three days of good friends, fast cars, excellent instruction and oh yeahl...

TRACK!!!!!

Hazman,

Settle down and drive safe. We need you happy and healthy for the
track. See ya there.

NJ2000R · 09-14-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazman

Woh Hah Who !!!!

One more day. Load up tomorrow and head north. Lord willing we will be at Gingerman around 1100 hours Friday. Then three days of good friends, fast cars, excellent instruction and oh yeahl...

TRACK!!!!!

thomasmoran1 · 09-14-2005, 10:27 PM

If you guys need another instructor I'm more than willing to help out...

Thomas

winddysvt · 09-15-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasmoran1

If you guys need another instructor I'm more than willing to help out...

Thomas

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It will be nice to see you again!!

We decided not to bring my '99. filling up the tanks of a diesel and a '99 Cobra will be quite enough.

I'm a bit rusty Thomas, I will definitely need some instructing!! no doubt about it

Hazman · 09-15-2005, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomasmoran1

If you guys need another instructor I'm more than willing to help out...

Thomas

Come on down Thomas you are always welcome in the white vert. You can help me figure out turn 2. I never have gotten a good consistent line throung that beast!

We can chase the Silver Vette some more!!

09-09-2005, 07:14 PM	#181
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09-09-2005, 07:59 PM	#182
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09-10-2005, 06:32 PM	#183
Lumpydogs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 517	What gear are you pulling out of turns 2, 3, 6 and 9? I'm just practiced enough to start heel-toe downshifting at the track. (Yes, I know that it's long over due!) My '01 Cobra w/4.10 gears is a bit sluggish in third gear out of turns 2, 3, 6 & 9 in past years at Gingerman. However my car gets crazy loose in 2nd gear high speed turns on the street. Exiting the corners in 3rd I only have to worry about pushing. Also, my Steeda Tri-X shifts 3rd to 4th to 3rd real nice. It does not like going from 2nd to 3rd much at all (slow shifts) Can't wait till next week. I haven't had a day off work in three weeks. __________________ Lumpydog 2001 Cobra Coupe NA Mod Motor 329 rwhp 344 rwtq www.lumpydogmotorsports.com

09-13-2005, 10:28 AM	#186
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	Cross your fingers, I just might have a car in time. __________________ 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"

09-13-2005, 02:04 PM	#187
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	Slight change of plans, we got a room at the hotel. We didn't feel like putting up the tent-mahal in the dark Friday night (Cathy has to work Friday). I'm still bringing fresh, homebrewed Honey/Ginger Beer for the BBQ though. Everything is coming together on my car deal, it won't be fast yet, but that doesn't matter in SATCAR. Right Brian? __________________ 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"

09-13-2005, 04:17 PM	#189
tgentry Got Boost? Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 608	Nice hops! I have a black thumb so I'll stick to the store bought ones. __________________ 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"

09-14-2005, 09:43 PM	#190
Hazman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Harriman, TN Posts: 823	Woh Hah Who !!!! One more day. Load up tomorrow and head north. Lord willing we will be at Gingerman around 1100 hours Friday. Then three days of good friends, fast cars, excellent instruction and oh yeahl... TRACK!!!!!

09-14-2005, 10:27 PM	#193
thomasmoran1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: toronto Posts: 222	If you guys need another instructor I'm more than willing to help out... Thomas __________________ Any part that doesn't make you go fast, stop harder, turn better or make your car safer is totally USELESS!!!

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