Corvette Challenge web site
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (-=Jeff=-)
I like the Great Lakes name better then Illinois,
Definately since I think Indiana and Wisconisin guys may join.
Definately since I think Indiana and Wisconisin guys may join.
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (REDGAR)
Tim you are unbeleivable. Your enthusiasm for this is unhearolded. Site looks great and the color combo is super.
Thanks for the compliments on our site to.
PS, can you change my link so that it goes to http://www.corvettechallenge.info . I use the index.shtml page to be the first one and the home.shtml to be the one that users go to when they click home. This way after events I change the index.shtml to point to the event page directly and then if you click home you will be at the original home page.
Thanks
Thanks for the compliments on our site to.
PS, can you change my link so that it goes to http://www.corvettechallenge.info . I use the index.shtml page to be the first one and the home.shtml to be the one that users go to when they click home. This way after events I change the index.shtml to point to the event page directly and then if you click home you will be at the original home page.
Thanks
REDGAR, I'll make the change, give me 5 minutes. :D
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (BubbleHead)
Tim, The site looks great and I agree with the Great lakes thing.
If I can do anything to help you, Don or Arnie let me know. I will do what I can to get the Interest going around here. I know of at least three here in Indy including myself as of now that will do it. :cheers: Again Great job!
If I can do anything to help you, Don or Arnie let me know. I will do what I can to get the Interest going around here. I know of at least three here in Indy including myself as of now that will do it. :cheers: Again Great job!
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (War Machine)
Way cool! Definitely "Great Lakes" instead of "Illinois". Heck, I live in Illinois, but the only track I've raced at is in Wisconsin. Can't wait for next year! :cheers:
Tim, you get your C4 back yet?
Tim, you get your C4 back yet?
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (art91)
:cool:
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (mackeyred96)
Thanks everyone!!! Arnie, Don and I met tonight and worked out some details INCLUDING using Great Lakes in the name. :D
Art91, talked with the body shop this morning. They are putting it back together and it looks like I should have it back this time next week. I may swing by Saturday and check it out/snap some pictures. The guy I've been working with sounded really excited and said my patience has paid off. He's very happy with the paint and feels I will be too. I BETTER!! :lol:
Art91, talked with the body shop this morning. They are putting it back together and it looks like I should have it back this time next week. I may swing by Saturday and check it out/snap some pictures. The guy I've been working with sounded really excited and said my patience has paid off. He's very happy with the paint and feels I will be too. I BETTER!! :lol:
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (BubbleHead)
It should be a great time next year. Here's my dilema.....laughable times on the strip. Here's my question since I am total stock:
1 - What to upgrade first (intake, exhaust, gears, tires)?
2 - Where to get any work done that is affordable?
3 - If my plans over the next few years include some mods to the engine, should I plan on a certain portion first?
See I went dragracing once at Byron with ZR_Don and that group now I need more speed! :crazy:
Any assistance would be great!
Hope to see you guys in the spring/summer, and I'll be sure to bring my WI friends! :chevy
1 - What to upgrade first (intake, exhaust, gears, tires)?
2 - Where to get any work done that is affordable?
3 - If my plans over the next few years include some mods to the engine, should I plan on a certain portion first?
See I went dragracing once at Byron with ZR_Don and that group now I need more speed! :crazy:
Any assistance would be great!
Hope to see you guys in the spring/summer, and I'll be sure to bring my WI friends! :chevy
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (omattitude)
Most people start with intake and exhaust.
Next step would be drag radials if you plan to bracket often, they make you more consistent.
Next step would be drag radials if you plan to bracket often, they make you more consistent.
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (omattitude)
If your car is consistent right now, don't change a thing. Bracket racing is not about how fast you are, it's about how CONSISTENT you are.
Quick story... when I was stationed in Norfolk, VA I would go to a local track to watch the "Big Boys" race. Trailered big block Chevelles and Chargers, tunnel ram intakes, dual quads, blowers, etc...
When it came to bracket racing time, the guy who ALWAYS won was an older man in a bone stock Cavalier Z24. 16 sec 1/4 mile times, but he was very consistent in the times the car ran.
Being the fastest doesn't matter in bracket racing. But, if you do want to makes some upgrades to make your car faster, gears are a nice choice.
Quick story... when I was stationed in Norfolk, VA I would go to a local track to watch the "Big Boys" race. Trailered big block Chevelles and Chargers, tunnel ram intakes, dual quads, blowers, etc...
When it came to bracket racing time, the guy who ALWAYS won was an older man in a bone stock Cavalier Z24. 16 sec 1/4 mile times, but he was very consistent in the times the car ran.
Being the fastest doesn't matter in bracket racing. But, if you do want to makes some upgrades to make your car faster, gears are a nice choice.
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (BubbleHead)
GREAT JOB :cheers:
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (BubbleHead)
I emailed Great Lakes Dragway in WI and they would like to be part of the Challenge. They are going to let me know which weekends would work (using Test/Tune days).
Just let me know when you're ready to chat about a schedule.
Can't wait for next year :thumbs:
Just let me know when you're ready to chat about a schedule.
Can't wait for next year :thumbs:
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (omattitude)
QUOTE]I emailed Great Lakes Dragway in WI and they would like to be part of the Challenge. They are going to let me know which weekends would work (using Test/Tune days).
[Just let me know when you're ready to chat about a schedule.
Can't wait for next year :thumbs: [/QUOTE]
Hey Matt!
I got to meet some of the GLD guys over the weekend at the Chicago Chevy/Vettefest. I also got the name of the person responsible for setting of Events. Hopefully we can keep to momentum going on this! I got an Email out to Arnie and Bubblehead on this as well. Thanks for the help! :thumbs: We will keep you all posted with the Website and the threads here! :chevy
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[Just let me know when you're ready to chat about a schedule.
Can't wait for next year :thumbs: [/QUOTE]
Hey Matt!
I got to meet some of the GLD guys over the weekend at the Chicago Chevy/Vettefest. I also got the name of the person responsible for setting of Events. Hopefully we can keep to momentum going on this! I got an Email out to Arnie and Bubblehead on this as well. Thanks for the help! :thumbs: We will keep you all posted with the Website and the threads here! :chevy
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (ZR_Don)
Got the dates that will work from Ray at Great Lakes Dragway.
Sat -June 7th
Sunday June 8thWhich is their Chevy/Corvette Day :chevy
Sat July 12th
Sunday July 20th
Sat - August 9th
Sat - August 23rd
Sat Oct 4th
Sat Oct 11th
Sunday Oct 12th
He said the dates fill up quick with other types of clubs, so we should schedule stuff as soon as possible.
Don, let me know if you find out anymore this weekend......have fun :thumbs:
Have a good Turkey Day everyone........2003 will be a good year :cheers:
Sat -June 7th
Sunday June 8thWhich is their Chevy/Corvette Day :chevy
Sat July 12th
Sunday July 20th
Sat - August 9th
Sat - August 23rd
Sat Oct 4th
Sat Oct 11th
Sunday Oct 12th
He said the dates fill up quick with other types of clubs, so we should schedule stuff as soon as possible.
Don, let me know if you find out anymore this weekend......have fun :thumbs:
Have a good Turkey Day everyone........2003 will be a good year :cheers:
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (BubbleHead)
TIM/DON/ARNIE:
Fantastic work guys! Here's to you! :cheers: :cheers:
Can't wait for the spring and summer of 2003! THe 2003 season will REALLY ROCK! :smash:
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Fantastic work guys! Here's to you! :cheers: :cheers:
Can't wait for the spring and summer of 2003! THe 2003 season will REALLY ROCK! :smash:
MTI 427 Roadster f/k/a Nitrovette:D
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (ZR_Don)
I've talked to the Operations Manager at Route 66 about the possibility of adding the Great Lakes Corvette Challenge to their bracket racing series. They gave it a lot of consideration, but they just can't fit us in, they have as many cars as they can handle now.
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Re: Corvette Challenge web site (REDGAR)
Was that the leading track for you guys? You still another track or two you can trie right?
We still have Byron and Great Lakes, both have expressed an interest in holding the Corvette Challenge.