FL Corvette Challenge Update!
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Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (VNAMVET)
Yeah, speaking of "damage". My buddy who painted my 78 crashed his 1400 hp alcohol El Camino 2 fridays ago down at Sunshine. Went tail over nose at around 120 -130 mph. Caught on fire even. Broke a few vertebrae and is cut up, but other than that, he's OK. Kinda walked away. The car is toast though.
I prefer to run on road courses, where its "safe". He and I always joked about that.
I prefer to run on road courses, where its "safe". He and I always joked about that.
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From: Melbourne Florida
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Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (Chris@VetteFinders)
Sorry to hear about your buddy.. :( .. at least I don't have to worry about doing that in my car..I'd need 800 more horses plus to get to that point... :D
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (Chris@VetteFinders)
Yeah, speaking of "damage". My buddy who painted my 78 crashed his 1400 hp alcohol El Camino 2 fridays ago down at Sunshine. Went tail over nose at around 120 -130 mph. Caught on fire even. Broke a few vertebrae and is cut up, but other than that, he's OK. Kinda walked away. The car is toast though.
I prefer to run on road courses, where its "safe". He and I always joked about that.
I prefer to run on road courses, where its "safe". He and I always joked about that.
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From: Traveling the US
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (TLewis4095)
Yes, he has been consistently in the 4's. I talked to him again today. He is feeling a lot better, but still not sure if he is going to continue racing. You know, he was a hell of a motorcycle drag racer on the verge of going pro when he had a bad crash that ended his (motorcycle) drag racing career.
Here's a picture of him working on my car :D
[Modified by Chris@VetteFinders, 3:50 PM 9/2/2002]
Here's a picture of him working on my car :D
[Modified by Chris@VetteFinders, 3:50 PM 9/2/2002]
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (Chris@VetteFinders)
Yes, he has been consistently in the 4's. I talked to him again today. He is feeling a lot better, but still not sure if he is going to continue racing. You know, he was a hell of a motorcycle drag racer on the verge of going pro when he had a bad crash that ended his (motorcycle) drag racing career.
Here's a picture of him working on my car :D
That would be sad since we all admired that beast!
[Modified by Chris@VetteFinders, 3:50 PM 9/2/2002]
Here's a picture of him working on my car :D
That would be sad since we all admired that beast!
[Modified by Chris@VetteFinders, 3:50 PM 9/2/2002]
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Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (dsk888)
Hi Guys! :cheers:
I'm new here, from California! Look forward to doing some racing with you, or anything related to Vettes for that matter! :)
I'm new here, from California! Look forward to doing some racing with you, or anything related to Vettes for that matter! :)
Please sign up at the beginning of this thread by clicking "Here" (in Mean Greens message)Boots, glad to have ya participate! :cheers:
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From: Space Coast, FL
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (TLewis4095)
Boo-hoooo :cry
You are running every 4th Saturday if I read all the posts correctly. I am in the area the 19th, dang :( . I was looking forward to a little Corvette Challenge during my short trip.
Sounds like you have a great response so far. To anyone who has never run before, I can relate but as of 2 weeks ago I made the leap and had a blast :D . Give it a go and I bet the majority would not hesitate to go again :cheers: .
You are running every 4th Saturday if I read all the posts correctly. I am in the area the 19th, dang :( . I was looking forward to a little Corvette Challenge during my short trip.
Sounds like you have a great response so far. To anyone who has never run before, I can relate but as of 2 weeks ago I made the leap and had a blast :D . Give it a go and I bet the majority would not hesitate to go again :cheers: .
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (thegypsie)
Boo-hoooo :cry
You are running every 4th Saturday if I read all the posts correctly. I am in the area the 19th, dang :( . I was looking forward to a little Corvette Challenge during my short trip.
Sounds like you have a great response so far. To anyone who has never run before, I can relate but as of 2 weeks ago I made the leap and had a blast :D . Give it a go and I bet the majority would not hesitate to go again :cheers: .
You are running every 4th Saturday if I read all the posts correctly. I am in the area the 19th, dang :( . I was looking forward to a little Corvette Challenge during my short trip.
Sounds like you have a great response so far. To anyone who has never run before, I can relate but as of 2 weeks ago I made the leap and had a blast :D . Give it a go and I bet the majority would not hesitate to go again :cheers: .
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Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (Mean Green 2000)
Won't be able to make the 28th due to Sanibel, however October 26 looks good. :yesnod:
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (c5man99)
Can we see an updated list of us who have signed up? Will their be other cars using the track at the times of this event?
Thanks,
Thanks,
The site should be back up as TBrewing is working on it as a volunteer and is donating his skills to the cause....you can see a list on the site, but it is only about 1/2 of the participants. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (c5man99)
I must have missed it, what is the site url?
Thanks,
Thanks,
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Re: FL Corvette Challenge Update! (Mean Green 2000)
We have our URL! http://www.flacorvettechallenge.com and should be live in a few days!!! :D
Everyone get ready, the 28th is only a few weeks away, get everyone you can to attend even if not raceing to show support for those that are!
Thanks to all that are makeing an effort towards a good turnout! :cheers:
Everyone get ready, the 28th is only a few weeks away, get everyone you can to attend even if not raceing to show support for those that are!
Thanks to all that are makeing an effort towards a good turnout! :cheers: