Vettes continue to rock the Optima USCA events. Congrats on the win Danny!
11-11-2014, 04:43 PM
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I actually had my full aero C6 out today on the street as it's starting to look like winter around here soon and I wanted to drive it a little more before snow and salt hit the roads.
Danny's streetcar C5 does not have a cage. it needs one as all of these cars that are going this fast do.
Danny's streetcar C5 does not have a cage. it needs one as all of these cars that are going this fast do.
11-11-2014, 04:50 PM
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As for full Aero...they allow GTR's, Nismos, Viper ACR's, GT2/3's and Lamborghinis run with factory aero, so it makes sense to have a variance on the Pro Touring cars etc. Still a lot of fast guys like Stielow, Ridetech, DSE choose not to run wings.
Brandon Ranvek's Evo ran really strong and averages pretty well in this multi event format. The two 5th Gen Camaros were REALLY close to Danny (ahead of GTR/911/Viper). This event just keeps getting better and better.
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11-11-2014, 06:26 PM
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lol, I knew this comment was coming.
That's really cool. I can appreciate that stand point. And I'm encouraged to see some promoters/event organizers still care about safety.
That's one thing that's interesting. Jimi Day is the primary promoter and is very very keen on the racers safety. He does Open road race like the Silver State classic too and has seen what can happen to people going fast without the right gear. I remember him stating...I will never ever dock you for engineering/style points for having added safety gear in your car.
11-11-2014, 07:57 PM
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Since running with the Ohio RAFT group I have realized one thing that will always be true: if you think they have something trick up their sleeve, just let them drive your car for a timed lap. Sure, there is some good engineering there but I am more impressed with their talent. 
11-12-2014, 01:59 PM
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Since running with the Ohio RAFT group I have realized one thing that will always be true: if you think they have something trick up their sleeve, just let them drive your car for a timed lap. Sure, there is some good engineering there but I am more impressed with their talent.
If this is not the truth I don't know what is!
11-12-2014, 05:33 PM
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11-12-2014, 08:14 PM
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Here's our competition https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...2505077&type=1
It's a joke, really, and keeps me from having interest in running their events since my car is actually a street car.
If your car comes to the event on a trailer, it is NOT a street car.
11-12-2014, 08:17 PM
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I can't see the link, but I'm aware of the fact that this "street car" competition is full of cars that wouldn't even be able to pull into my driveway without breaking stuff.
It's a joke, really, and keeps me from having interest in running their events since my car is actually a street car.
If your car comes to the event on a trailer, it is NOT a street car.
It's a joke, really, and keeps me from having interest in running their events since my car is actually a street car.
If your car comes to the event on a trailer, it is NOT a street car.
11-13-2014, 10:06 AM
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I have ridden with Danny several times. It is not a pleasant experience from the passenger seat. 
The man knows how to micro manage the dynamics of a vehicle's suspension. He knows within micro seconds the reaction time of the compression/rebound. I guess you can call him the original vette whisperer. 
The man knows how to micro manage the dynamics of a vehicle's suspension. He knows within micro seconds the reaction time of the compression/rebound. I guess you can call him the original vette whisperer.
11-13-2014, 10:14 AM
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linky fixed
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...4787376&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/optimabatteries has the big photo set easily found on their fb page
https://www.facebook.com/optimabatteries has the big photo set easily found on their fb page
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11-13-2014, 10:52 AM
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I can't see the link, but I'm aware of the fact that this "street car" competition is full of cars that wouldn't even be able to pull into my driveway without breaking stuff.
It's a joke, really, and keeps me from having interest in running their events since my car is actually a street car.
If your car comes to the event on a trailer, it is NOT a street car.
It's a joke, really, and keeps me from having interest in running their events since my car is actually a street car.
If your car comes to the event on a trailer, it is NOT a street car.
Maybe that guy just needs to find a venue in which he can compete instead of trying to change the rules just for himself. 
11-13-2014, 02:05 PM
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Notice that in half of the shots of the blue vette he's not even running the splitter... How does having to swap your aero parts in and out over the course of the day in any way make your car a street car?
