klodkrawler05

As of now it looks like over 1/3 of all cars signed up for this event are Corvettes! are any of the 16 vettes currently signed up members on here? I always enjoy putting usernames to faces in real life.

Look for my car if you'd like to say Hi!

troyguitar

I really want to go but it looks like I'm not going to make it until next year at this point. The only way I could run would be if I lied about my experience and entered as a novice so I didn't need the fire suit, harnesses, etc. That stuff just isn't in the budget yet sadly.

If you haven't been on the NCM track yet you're in for a treat, it is awesome. I might come down anyway and spectate.

klodkrawler05

If you do certainly stop by and say hi

Based on my experience no need to lie! they knew full well heading into my first event last year that I had a fair amount of experience. but no fire suit etc. And hence had to sign up in Novice. You aren't allowed to pass which is certainly a bit of a bummer but they start you each heat by fastest car in front slowest in back just like the typical Time Attack.

I managed to take 2nd in class at MIS and 1st in class (earning an invite to the big show) at Pittsburgh all while running in Novice.

That said after Pittsburgh where even being at the front of the pack I only got 2-3 laps before catching up to traffic I bought a fire suit to use for this year.

But it can be done and its a blast! either way hope to see you there!

0amanda@ridetech

Unfortunately the Ridetech C5Z and I won't make it due to Goodguys Indy autocross. I really wish I could though, I love that track! Keep an eye out for the Ridetech 48 Hour Corvette though, and a few others from the Ridetech clan.

klodkrawler05

Hopefully its dry out! I've been dying to test my new ridetech suspension on the track but it keeps raining every event I go to!

troyguitar

FWIW I've had the chance to test my car in 1 dry autox and 1/3 of a dry track day so far. It's setup similar to your car at this point except I'm on old RE-11's and have no hood vents. I have been very happy with the ridetech shocks, the car was within striking distance of being the fastest street-tired car at both the autox and the track day.

At Waterford Hills the other day it was 1-2 seconds off the pace of Jeff Nowicki in his (very cool) C7 - on a relatively bumpy track so the shocks were really being tested. I ran 1:19 and would have been in the 1:18's with another dry session. The car is really easy to drive fast with the setup mostly dialed in. I've ended up with the shocks at about 16 clicks front and 8 clicks rear starting with full soft as "0" if you're looking for a baseline.

klodkrawler05

Thats helpful! sounds like we're close then, per Sams recommendation I started at 18 front clicks and 7 rear, I've moved the rears back to 5 in an effort to get traction in the rain. I will likely move the rears back up a bit once I get a dry day and I suspect the fronts as well.

briannutter1

I really like the Optima events, the racers, and the staff. I hope to attend some later this year. I've got to build another shortblock though before then.

klodkrawler05

Less than a week away! hopefully I'll see some of you there!

0amanda@ridetech

Be sure to keep an eye out for Bret in the 69 Mustang and Jim McKamey in the Silver Ridetech C5. They will both be happy to answer any questions that you may have!!!

klodkrawler05

Definitely! I'm starting to get the shocks pretty well dialed in for my car but it'll be nice to have another ridetech equipped c5 to compare too!