autocross 2005..
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autocross 2005..
Seen a friend today at an autocross event...we used to race back in 1980-1984.....this is a Corvette guy that also has one of these:
My SA in background...This is a Ferrari 360 competition car...
My SA in background...This is a Ferrari 360 competition car...
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Challenge/Challenge Stradale? Sweet. I really don't like the new 430's styling but the 360 was great.
The funny thing is, both the C5 and that Ferrari were designed for high speed or road coarse type environments. Very impressive that they're still so competitive on "mini-tracks"
The funny thing is, both the C5 and that Ferrari were designed for high speed or road coarse type environments. Very impressive that they're still so competitive on "mini-tracks"
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Just for info,these two guys run on road race tracks.. Let me add this...this "mimi" track has seen some mid 4th gear at 115 mph..(my buddies 360), but not this weekends layout,however...
When I ran my 78 here in the eighties we had some 100+ plus on straights...guess back east they run Walmart tracks...
Edit..My buddies son, Jeff Kiesel, is the National Solo points leader in his class (P1/BP). He runs a Mazada RX7 with 500 Hp at rear wheels...look it up...he will be at the finals in Topeka in Sept...talked to him yesterday at our "mini" track...he has run on some road courses,as well,with his dad....
When I ran my 78 here in the eighties we had some 100+ plus on straights...guess back east they run Walmart tracks...
Edit..My buddies son, Jeff Kiesel, is the National Solo points leader in his class (P1/BP). He runs a Mazada RX7 with 500 Hp at rear wheels...look it up...he will be at the finals in Topeka in Sept...talked to him yesterday at our "mini" track...he has run on some road courses,as well,with his dad....
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I do miss Kansas autoX, but I really haven't given Tarheel Sports Car Club a chance I've been so busy this year. Will have to do some once I'm in Charlotte (UNC).
CruiseIn6 was fun but they desperately needed a bigger parkinglot. That was NOT a Corvette-friendly autocross! (sub-30 sec.) Fun either way, first time I'd raced in over a year.
From what I hear nationals tracks are pretty huge. 115? How fast before it gets declared a speed event!
-Chris
CruiseIn6 was fun but they desperately needed a bigger parkinglot. That was NOT a Corvette-friendly autocross! (sub-30 sec.) Fun either way, first time I'd raced in over a year.
From what I hear nationals tracks are pretty huge. 115? How fast before it gets declared a speed event!
-Chris
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Originally Posted by LiveandLetDrive
I do miss Kansas autoX, but I really haven't given Tarheel Sports Car Club a chance I've been so busy this year. Will have to do some once I'm in Charlotte (UNC).
CruiseIn6 was fun but they desperately needed a bigger parkinglot. That was NOT a Corvette-friendly autocross! (sub-30 sec.) Fun either way, first time I'd raced in over a year.
From what I hear nationals tracks are pretty huge. 115? How fast before it gets declared a speed event!
-Chris
CruiseIn6 was fun but they desperately needed a bigger parkinglot. That was NOT a Corvette-friendly autocross! (sub-30 sec.) Fun either way, first time I'd raced in over a year.
From what I hear nationals tracks are pretty huge. 115? How fast before it gets declared a speed event!
-Chris
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Wow that is a huge lot, when we run at Phoenix Int. raceway, we combine 3 parking lots and still don't have that much room...
How did your 78 do time wise??
How did your 78 do time wise??
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Originally Posted by Desertdawg
Wow that is a huge lot, when we run at Phoenix Int. raceway, we combine 3 parking lots and still don't have that much room...
How did your 78 do time wise??
How did your 78 do time wise??
BTW:There were 195 cars registerd with 193 ending up with times logged.The Black Z06 had fast time of all.....he was very fast..this was a two day event..practice Saturday..race Sunday..
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Originally Posted by 79inSD
When is there going to be another one there at qualcom. I think I almost have my car up to snuff now. 
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Man do I ever miss doing that! I was NCCC Regional Champion (Fla) Groupe III-MA two years straight (1981-1982) with my 1966 427 4 spd Vette "Love Is Blue". I also ran at Daytona Speedway during the NCCC convention back in the 80's. Loved charging into those corners and power sliding thru them! Good memories. 
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Originally Posted by gkull
Has that Ferrari ever competed int the Virginia City hill climb?
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Originally Posted by Glenn"Mr.Blue"Smith
Man do I ever miss doing that! I was NCCC Regional Champion (Fla) Groupe III-MA two years straight (1981-1982) with my 1966 427 4 spd Vette "Love Is Blue". I also ran at Daytona Speedway during the NCCC convention back in the 80's. Loved charging into those corners and power sliding thru them! Good memories.
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Oh Yeah! I've got a few of those collecting dust in my garage still. I've often thought it would have been a lot cheaper to buy a trophy shop and make all mine. Probably would have, but oh, you can't fake that feel going into those turns wide open 
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