SVT Cobra 15th Anniversary Celebration/2008 SVT Cobra & Shelby GT 500 Nationals @ VIR - Page 14

SVO Ryan · 06-02-2008, 11:32 PM

Maybe Bruce said point the car at that cone...she is pointed straight at a cone!

Anyways, great event. It was my first 'real' event. Good times. Its true to that everyone is out there to help. When the SVO started smoking (the first time) on Sunday I had a few people come up and ask the newb if he needed anything. Great stuff and looking forward to doing it again with you guys.....but not in Houston!

**cobrabitn** · 06-03-2008, 12:38 AM

I remember that..........wasn't that like the first lap of the first session?

ac427cobra · 06-03-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RF Cobra

Apparently likes to eat dirt too!

Taking short cuts doesn't count!

I once saw Alex Zenardi do this, so I told Lisa; "Take the short cut to get around these guys"!!!!!!!!!

Great job Lisa!

Sorry the Ted Schwartz "Anti-Gravity" device has worn off on me as well!?!?!

**97whitevert** · 06-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RF Cobra

Apparently likes to eat dirt too!

Taking short cuts doesn't count!

COOL!!!!!!

did you get this?? I really am glad

We were both cracking up about it! oops, too fast there

**97whitevert** · 06-03-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac427cobra

I once saw Alex Zenardi do this, so I told Lisa; "Take the short cut to get around these guys"!!!!!!!!!

Great job Lisa!

Sorry the Ted Schwartz "Anti-Gravity" device has worn off on me as well!?!?!

The shortcut worked!

Not my first off, and probably not my last either! And I had seen Boris Said do the same thing at VIR, so if he could do it, so could I! (and he came back and won the race!)

Thanks Bruce! If I am going to haul your arse around, I got to get you to pedal harder

Had a blast!

BTTBSS · 06-03-2008, 08:39 PM

A very heart felt thank you to Tony, Rick and all the folks who gave us a fantastic week-end at VIR. You guys are a class act.

I drove old Two Tons of Fun into the ground. As in 230 miles on track. Had two very good instructors, and I learned a lot about late apex turns. Seems like I've been turning in waay before the "Oh my god we're gonna die point" you are supposed to use. Late afternoon Sunday was incredible. I ran until my brakes were smoking with zero point byes. Of course after about 10 minutes I noticed that the Impala was the ONLY car on the track and I really do appreciate the Chevy only session Tony.

Now if I can just convince the wife that the beach on lake Michigan is better than the beach in Florida.

BTTBSS

snakbitn · 06-03-2008, 08:44 PM

That was my first time at VIR and had a blast.Cant wait to go back.It would be great to go there twice ayear.

FST ORNG · 06-03-2008, 09:36 PM

Tony we had a member ride up to VIR from Highpoint only to be told that they would have to pay $20 each for both there children that are 2 years old and 6 months? Was that what they were charging even for the young ones? He turned around and drove back home after the guy at the gate told him that.

**cobrabitn** · 06-03-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks for sharing that with me Mark. If the member showed his membership card then he would have been waved right through. Did he show his card? (You didn't enter the car show, how did you get in?) A simple phone call would have taken care of this and my number is always open, 803.371.0725.

If you send me his name I will send him an apology for the misunderstanding. No the "spectator" fee does not apply to members. If you go and look at page one when the very first post was made, it said SCMC members are exempt.

The front gate was told to give people the "benefit of the doubt" and let them in to the show area no matter what. You can e-mail me the person's name at tony@svtcobraclub.com. I'm sure it was a misunderstanding as this is the first I heard of this, thanks.

BudMan · 06-03-2008, 10:40 PM

Tony, you guys done good again.

Had a ball and doing the full track was the only way to go....if you can't get it again next year then at least go for the North Course. Thanks again for getting the event together...Friday the 30th was my birthday

(now I'm really an "old fart") and I don't think I could have done anything better to celebrate it!!!!! I attended the first race back in '57 at VIR and never would I have dreamed I would one day do what I did Friday...run around VIR kind of like those guys did 51 years ago....a dream come true. Great job!!!!!

RF Cobra · 06-03-2008, 10:42 PM

I was on track too when it happened but Leah was taking pictures for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97whitevert

COOL!!!!!!

did you get this?? I really am glad

We were both cracking up about it! oops, too fast there

FST ORNG · 06-04-2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabitn

Thanks for sharing that with me Mark. If the member showed his membership card then he would have been waved right through. Did he show his card? (You didn't enter the car show, how did you get in?) A simple phone call would have taken care of this and my number is always open, 803.371.0725.

If you send me his name I will send him an apology for the misunderstanding. No the "spectator" fee does not apply to members. If you go and look at page one when the very first post was made, it said SCMC members are exempt.

The front gate was told to give people the "benefit of the doubt" and let them in to the show area no matter what. You can e-mail me the person's name at tony@svtcobraclub.com. I'm sure it was a misunderstanding as this is the first I heard of this, thanks.

He is NOT a member but probably could have been, he wasn't complaining about the $20 for him or his wife he was pissed that they wanted $20 for each of his kids that are clearly well underage ( 5 years and 6 months ) as well as he should be. It's water under the bridge I just wanted to ask that for him so I could explain it to him. He is new to our club and just didnt fully understand thats all. Thanks for the great show I had a good time even thought the rain really just flat out pissed me off but oh well $hit happens. I did get some killer pics from the 12 o'clock track time.

Yeller' · 06-04-2008, 08:31 AM

Hey guys, there is a whole buttload of pics that the Knoxville crew took. Here is the link.. http://www.highperformancetoys.com/f...ad.php?t=14074

Good job Tony and Rick, outstanding event. Let me know if you need an extra instructor for any future events.

Pete S. · 06-04-2008, 09:10 AM

I feel I must comment on the spectacular 3 day weekend I had at VIR with the SVT Cobra Mustang group, and others. Tony crossed onto the fordgtforum a while back spreading the word with complete details and a pleasant invititation to any interested. I don't know why more Ford GT's didn't sign on. . .

Woodard was my Friday instructor on the full course but he had little time to teach me as heat-aggrevated motion sickness; or something similar; limited me to only one full track session. Still, I used his advice the following two days: paraphrasing 'Only brake when the wheels are straight'.

Saturday morning found me better prepared, Dramamine early, new instructor Rich, and a slightly slower track. I think Rich hoped for a quicker learning curve on my part as all day long "EVERYTHING" passed me. Sometimes, twice in a single session. That being said, I had a blast, and did start remembering the corners. Couldn't quite fit the dyno pull in between the track sessions, meetings, and food.

Sunday morning, on the advice from Ryan and others, I spent time with Bruce discussing tire pressures and based on what we observed in tire wear, we knocked the pressures down to about 29. Then there was the little time spent on the North Track parking area assisting Gary with front brake pad replacement. Durring my second track session of the day, and final for my weekend, I finally began feeling comfortable and pushing it a bit in the corners and on the straight(s).

What a blast, the entire weekend.

Though almost all names have escaped me (old age), I had a great time with those from my native Massachusetts, Detroit area, Austin, Fairfax, North and South Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, Nahville and Ontario and look forward to seeing you again at another event.

Also a thanks go out the the VIR events and staff folks, photographers and food prep areas, and everyone who had anything to do with making this possible. Everything was first class.

Pete S.

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NJ2000R · 06-04-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeller'

Good job Tony and Rick, outstanding event.

^^^^^ ditto!

thanks again guys!

and thanks for sharing the pics!

06-02-2008, 11:32 PM	#196
SVO Ryan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Burke, VA Posts: 22	Maybe Bruce said point the car at that cone...she is pointed straight at a cone! Anyways, great event. It was my first 'real' event. Good times. Its true to that everyone is out there to help. When the SVO started smoking (the first time) on Sunday I had a few people come up and ask the newb if he needed anything. Great stuff and looking forward to doing it again with you guys.....but not in Houston! __________________ *Ryan* '08 Roush 427R TrakPak #68

06-03-2008, 12:38 AM	#197
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	I remember that..........wasn't that like the first lap of the first session? __________________ 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!

06-03-2008, 08:39 PM	#201
BTTBSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Music City Posts: 63	VIR Too Much Fun A very heart felt thank you to Tony, Rick and all the folks who gave us a fantastic week-end at VIR. You guys are a class act. I drove old Two Tons of Fun into the ground. As in 230 miles on track. Had two very good instructors, and I learned a lot about late apex turns. Seems like I've been turning in waay before the "Oh my god we're gonna die point" you are supposed to use. Late afternoon Sunday was incredible. I ran until my brakes were smoking with zero point byes. Of course after about 10 minutes I noticed that the Impala was the ONLY car on the track and I really do appreciate the Chevy only session Tony. Now if I can just convince the wife that the beach on lake Michigan is better than the beach in Florida. BTTBSS __________________

06-03-2008, 09:36 PM	#203
FST ORNG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mebane , North Carolina Posts: 138	Tony we had a member ride up to VIR from Highpoint only to be told that they would have to pay $20 each for both there children that are 2 years old and 6 months? Was that what they were charging even for the young ones? He turned around and drove back home after the guy at the gate told him that. __________________ 2004 Competition Orange Vert

06-03-2008, 09:51 PM	#204
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,649	Thanks for sharing that with me Mark. If the member showed his membership card then he would have been waved right through. Did he show his card? (You didn't enter the car show, how did you get in?) A simple phone call would have taken care of this and my number is always open, 803.371.0725. If you send me his name I will send him an apology for the misunderstanding. No the "spectator" fee does not apply to members. If you go and look at page one when the very first post was made, it said SCMC members are exempt. The front gate was told to give people the "benefit of the doubt" and let them in to the show area no matter what. You can e-mail me the person's name at tony@svtcobraclub.com. I'm sure it was a misunderstanding as this is the first I heard of this, thanks. __________________ 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!

06-03-2008, 08:44 PM	#202
snakbitn SCMC Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: monroe, n.c. Posts: 196	That was my first time at VIR and had a blast.Cant wait to go back.It would be great to go there twice ayear.

06-03-2008, 10:40 PM	#205
BudMan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 26	Great Job Tony, you guys done good again. Had a ball and doing the full track was the only way to go....if you can't get it again next year then at least go for the North Course. Thanks again for getting the event together...Friday the 30th was my birthday (now I'm really an "old fart") and I don't think I could have done anything better to celebrate it!!!!! I attended the first race back in '57 at VIR and never would I have dreamed I would one day do what I did Friday...run around VIR kind of like those guys did 51 years ago....a dream come true. Great job!!!!!

06-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#208
Yeller' Resident naysayer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Knoxville Posts: 201	Hey guys, there is a whole buttload of pics that the Knoxville crew took. Here is the link.. http://www.highperformancetoys.com/f...ad.php?t=14074 Good job Tony and Rick, outstanding event. Let me know if you need an extra instructor for any future events. __________________ Yeller' 2002 Z06

06-04-2008, 09:10 AM	#209
Pete S. SCMC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montgomery County Maryland Posts: 63	I feel I must comment on the spectacular 3 day weekend I had at VIR with the SVT Cobra Mustang group, and others. Tony crossed onto the fordgtforum a while back spreading the word with complete details and a pleasant invititation to any interested. I don't know why more Ford GT's didn't sign on. . . Woodard was my Friday instructor on the full course but he had little time to teach me as heat-aggrevated motion sickness; or something similar; limited me to only one full track session. Still, I used his advice the following two days: paraphrasing 'Only brake when the wheels are straight'. Saturday morning found me better prepared, Dramamine early, new instructor Rich, and a slightly slower track. I think Rich hoped for a quicker learning curve on my part as all day long "EVERYTHING" passed me. Sometimes, twice in a single session. That being said, I had a blast, and did start remembering the corners. Couldn't quite fit the dyno pull in between the track sessions, meetings, and food. Sunday morning, on the advice from Ryan and others, I spent time with Bruce discussing tire pressures and based on what we observed in tire wear, we knocked the pressures down to about 29. Then there was the little time spent on the North Track parking area assisting Gary with front brake pad replacement. Durring my second track session of the day, and final for my weekend, I finally began feeling comfortable and pushing it a bit in the corners and on the straight(s). What a blast, the entire weekend. Though almost all names have escaped me (old age), I had a great time with those from my native Massachusetts, Detroit area, Austin, Fairfax, North and South Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, Nahville and Ontario and look forward to seeing you again at another event. Also a thanks go out the the VIR events and staff folks, photographers and food prep areas, and everyone who had anything to do with making this possible. Everything was first class. Pete S. http://home.comcast.net/~pgsionbeam/RedGTSMALL.JPG fficeffice" />>>

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