Talladega Gran Prix -- October 29, 2005 - Page 4

CMCLEOD · 07-24-2005, 11:53 AM

Tony,
I have no idea what track cost were...I was a guest both times with an Engineering Firm that was "marketing"...just a legit way to "wright off" a track day

As for reservations, let me know and I'll help anyway possible. I'm out of town alot, but I'll make room in the schedule.

Looking forward to it.

Channing

Yeller' · 07-25-2005, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobrabitn

One day or two?

Two would be cool with me.

sn8kbit · 07-25-2005, 05:34 PM

Either one or two, I'll be there. Two preferably. (You did say post preferences)

The time I ran with SVTOA Atlanta, they had one guy in the tower and a couple of controllers with radios. Pit in and Pit out is a definite must, one session there was no pit out guy, and made it real shaky pulling out on track.

Channing, it'd be awesome if you made it! It'd be nice to see ya again, it's been quite a while.

budjrfan · 07-26-2005, 12:05 PM

prefer one day but can do two if that's what it takes

BTTBSS · 07-26-2005, 01:51 PM

One day is good for me. Two days and I'll have to do a brake job to get the beast home.

BTTBSS

4,410 LBS of fun

tnturbo · 07-26-2005, 02:10 PM

Either one is fine with me.

Jason · 07-26-2005, 05:33 PM

I'm easy. Either way I'll be there.

tvette · 08-03-2005, 06:14 PM

I haven't seen an explicit statement about this, but reading between the lines it seems that I would need a rollbar to drive my covertible at Talladega. Is this correct? If so, I guess I will have to stick to the 411 autocross.

RF Cobra · 08-03-2005, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvette

I haven't seen an explicit statement about this, but reading between the lines it seems that I would need a rollbar to drive my covertible at Talladega. Is this correct? If so, I guess I will have to stick to the 411 autocross.

You are correct. A rollbar will be needed for Talladega.

Jason · 08-04-2005, 05:38 PM

I guess I'm out too.

**cobrabitn** · 08-04-2005, 09:40 PM

Put a bolt in rollbar in your Vettes and come on out. Just make sure it goes over the top of your head. While we are all above average drivers (in comparison to most street drivers), accidents do happen. That's why they call them accidents. You can at the very least, go rent a Mustang for a weekend and bring it to the track. Who knows, you may just like driving a pony car.

If I were to go somewhere without my car and they were having a track event where I was staying, I'd rent a racer for a day.

but then, that's me.

Besides, if you should ever flip your car while on track...at least you can reduce the amount of injury by having protection should you sustain any injuries. We all think it can't happen to us, but it does so play it safe. You got the car, a Corvette, now get the safety equipment.

TonyBolton · 08-06-2005, 06:32 AM

To my best of understanding, the need of a rollbar in a convert. car, was only true if you/they were running R-compound tires.

Therefore a street tire equipped(120+treadwear)convert would be OK to run(without a rollbar).

**cobrabitn** · 08-08-2005, 07:30 PM

We have reserved the track for 2 days...October 29-30, 2005.

Channing we will need some hotel information to put on the registration forms.

Thanks!

tvette · 08-09-2005, 10:34 PM

Is there an authoritative source we can contact to settle the rollbar question definitively?

RF Cobra · 08-09-2005, 10:43 PM

Tony (Cobrabitn) is the one with the final word on this.

It is my understanding that it is club policy that a rollbar is required at an event like this due to insurance requirements.

07-24-2005, 11:53 AM	#46
CMCLEOD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Smyrna, Georgia Posts: 45	Tony, I have no idea what track cost were...I was a guest both times with an Engineering Firm that was "marketing"...just a legit way to "wright off" a track day As for reservations, let me know and I'll help anyway possible. I'm out of town alot, but I'll make room in the schedule. Looking forward to it. Channing __________________ SCMC SE Rep Ret. 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Coupe 2006 Audi A3

07-25-2005, 05:34 PM	#48
sn8kbit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: music frickin city, USA Posts: 1,417	Either one or two, I'll be there. Two preferably. (You did say post preferences) The time I ran with SVTOA Atlanta, they had one guy in the tower and a couple of controllers with radios. Pit in and Pit out is a definite must, one session there was no pit out guy, and made it real shaky pulling out on track. Channing, it'd be awesome if you made it! It'd be nice to see ya again, it's been quite a while. __________________ internet redneck.. 1999 Black Coupe Maximum Motorsports Kenny Brown IRS'd hybrid

07-26-2005, 01:51 PM	#50
BTTBSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Music City Posts: 63	One day at a time One day is good for me. Two days and I'll have to do a brake job to get the beast home. BTTBSS 4,410 LBS of fun __________________

08-04-2005, 09:40 PM	#56
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	Put a bolt in rollbar in your Vettes and come on out. Just make sure it goes over the top of your head. While we are all above average drivers (in comparison to most street drivers), accidents do happen. That's why they call them accidents. You can at the very least, go rent a Mustang for a weekend and bring it to the track. Who knows, you may just like driving a pony car. If I were to go somewhere without my car and they were having a track event where I was staying, I'd rent a racer for a day. but then, that's me. Besides, if you should ever flip your car while on track...at least you can reduce the amount of injury by having protection should you sustain any injuries. We all think it can't happen to us, but it does so play it safe. You got the car, a Corvette, now get the safety equipment. __________________ 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!

08-08-2005, 07:30 PM	#58
cobrabitn Dr Jekyll on the street, Mr Hyde on the track Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 14,650	We have reserved the track for 2 days...October 29-30, 2005. Channing we will need some hotel information to put on the registration forms. 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!

07-26-2005, 12:05 PM	#49
budjrfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: loudon, tn Posts: 72	prefer one day but can do two if that's what it takes

07-26-2005, 02:10 PM	#51
tnturbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 313	Either one is fine with me.

07-26-2005, 05:33 PM	#52
Jason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ETN Posts: 133	I'm easy. Either way I'll be there.

08-03-2005, 06:14 PM	#53
tvette Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tellico Village, TN Posts: 3	I haven't seen an explicit statement about this, but reading between the lines it seems that I would need a rollbar to drive my covertible at Talladega. Is this correct? If so, I guess I will have to stick to the 411 autocross.

08-04-2005, 05:38 PM	#55
Jason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: ETN Posts: 133	I guess I'm out too.

08-06-2005, 06:32 AM	#57
TonyBolton Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 188	To my best of understanding, the need of a rollbar in a convert. car, was only true if you/they were running R-compound tires. Therefore a street tire equipped(120+treadwear)convert would be OK to run(without a rollbar).

08-09-2005, 10:34 PM	#59
tvette Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tellico Village, TN Posts: 3	Is there an authoritative source we can contact to settle the rollbar question definitively?

08-09-2005, 10:43 PM	#60
RF Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 1,566	Tony (Cobrabitn) is the one with the final word on this. It is my understanding that it is club policy that a rollbar is required at an event like this due to insurance requirements.

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