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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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with test and tune.

March 13 is the first East Coast Supercharging Corvette Challenge of 2004. Hope to see you all there.:thumbs:
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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Can't make Saturday but will try for Sunday
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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The off season flew by! So it seems.

:cheers: to a great and safe '04 season to you all.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Well they are opening a week or two early and we did get little snow so far.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:09 PM
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:cheers: :thumbs:
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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Will they prep the track this weekend.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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I don't see why not? Sunday is the open header day with a majority the cars on full slicks. Gotta be prepped
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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Will they prep the track this weekend.
If you get to the track as early as I do (6am for a day race)you would see Charlie out there sweeping, scrubing and putting down the VHT. This is a NHRA National Event track, they know how to prep, now what the difference and why does the track go away???

It's simple. To many car including our Vettes running "STREET TIRES".
Street tires ruin the track surface by pulling the VHT off the track, where softer Drag Radials or ET Streets lay rubber on the track surface.
You never hear of a traction problem on Sunday because very few if any run on street tires on Sunday.

Till everyone goes to a "RACE TIRE" will have this problem at times.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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I plan on going Sat.. just ti hit the new LED tree a few times, & get a look at it before the first CC Race.. ;)

The weather is supposed to be great, & I don't want to take a chance & wait to next week..
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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Will they prep the track this weekend.
If it's like opening day last year, count me out. The track was so slippery I got my car completely sideways around the 1/8 mile mark, I stayed in it and straightened her out but it wasn't something I'll be looking forward to doing again. Guys on full slicks weren't even hooking.....
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Artie, you know you are gonna show bro :lol: Can't keep you outta there :lol:
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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If he shows than he will be LATE as usual.....
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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If he shows than he will be LATE as usual.....
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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JP, I hope you are not going to literally hit the tree. You would be the laughing stock of the track for 20 years.
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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Right now I have alot of stuff to do around the house, but, I'll be there on the 13th!! Been waiting all winter for getting back...Let's all hope mthe weather co-operates!! :hurray:
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:05 PM
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JP, I hope you are not going to literally hit the tree.
Rob... so far I've been lucky, & have been able to miss it... :D
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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John, the weather is best early saturday. Do you think they will prep the track Sat morning. Im a bit hesitant because I lost it in the right lane a few times and would be more comfy if I knew they had prepped it. Any thoughts??
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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The Track is what it is anything is better than looking at my car sitting up on jack stands and snow on the ground. I am jonesing from drag withdrawal,
Next week is the first Import Vs Mussel and if weather permits I will be there! :banghead: :auto: :hurray: :thumbs:
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Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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John, the weather is best early saturday. Do you think they will prep the track Sat morning.
Rob... I really am not concerned how the track is, I just want to practice with the new LED lights...

There is no eliminations, so I will probably make 3 or 4 time shots & call it a day..
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Old Feb 28, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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E-Town was alot of fun today SATURDAY. I was able to put the names with the faces. Great to meet a fine bunch. I felt the track hooked decent today. Had better luck in right lane. Only got 3 runs. It was a mob scene with 150 street cars and maybe 20 slicks cars but still alot of fun. I even left some rubber for you guys tomorrow. :yesnod: Have fun.
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