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My appointment with them is right after Dan's  <1  Something about a head and cam package...j/k  >w 

I have been looking at the track map, but also found this video which I thought was helpful to visualize.  I am sure there are plenty, but this one we really clear.  This guy takes one lap around CW starting at 1 and goes on to 2, 3, etc.  Watching the video while following along with the track map I thought was helpful.

30 secs into the video is when the run actually starts (after all the intro crap)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5635919884497882667&ei=CfvESIHFOpPYqAPigp23BQ&q=willow+springs+raceway&vt=lf&hl=en

My .02 on the video is turn #1 fine, sweeper #2 stay more center track, you'll  carry more speed and decrease you radius towards the apex, turn #3 turn in later and take a straighter line up the hill (full gas), #4 was blocked by a car, #5, #6 & #7 fine, #8 stay 1 car width off the inside line carry more speed and take out the "washboard", #9 was blocked by a car off track but remember late apex the turn......stay out.

Speed Ticket Brekr, a good compromise is +6 caster, neutral to -20 total toe, Camber -1.9 front and -1.3 rear, this is a great track/street compromise. Remember it will be "darty" on the street at first but you will get used to it fast. The biggest problem in the Viper is the "push" around turns hence the -1.9 front camber.

Looks like I will be joining all you guys on Saturday & Sunday in the '08 ACR  <2

I told Courtney I would instruct beginners, hopefully the fuel injector will not break again  <B

Who's running in White group, I need someone to "play" with  <K

As the title reads.  Buttonwillow is a much safer track to learn on than WSIR.  If you go off, you will not punish your car.  It is a 3 mile track with 15-20 turns, depending on track configuration.  It is my home track and I'd be happy to offer instruction for all who need it. (except Ron as he's soooo fast already)  <1
-Jonathan

http://www.calclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2935

Damn right Skippy, and it's 23 turns in Conf. #1  <B

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Sorry Ron I call BS.
AMB timing.

John Red/White Viper (me) 1:29.761                   later.....1:28.394
John Blue/white Viper (Dearing) 1:29.787            later.....1:28.502
Ron Viper ACR  1:32.806                                     later.....1:33.721
Renan Honda Civic  1:32.395
As Ricky Ricardo would say.......  You have some splaynin to do Ronnie!
Losing to a Honda Civicc.  OUCH!

AMB never lies my friend.   <F

AMB lied the first session when it was the coolest, NO AMB times for me in my fastest session  <I

Renan is a very good driver.

I was the first to instruct him  ^2

Ron,

We know we're slow.  Results are posted at Grand Prix West's website. 

Check out the times.

Dan

1:29xx  >4

My in car telemetry gave me a 1:31.8 in the 1st session  ^2

....Damn you guys are slow  <L

If Ron takes his Schwinn out of storage slaps a Sneaky Pete on the frame people will be one step closer to free timing.  Looks like Phil should be cutting me a small commission!

Better yet, I still have a couple of PMUM stickers left >11

Ron,

Yes, if we get enough guys to show up.  I spoke with Phil mentioned that we might be able to get 10 or 15 guys to show up.  He told met that if we did, we'd get free transponders.

Dan

At my last count there are 12 or 13 Vipers  >3

Today, it looks like I have to go to LAX late Sat night  >o

I'm trying to see if I can get someone to go there for me...

I'll know tomorrow

'


Kala, were you the lady in the Gen 3/4 convertible? Dan are Vipers getting free transponders?

Ron

You guys wanna chase a Viper? I just spoke to my friend and co-driver of 2 years of the Open Track Challenge, John Dearing and he will be there in his 2002 World Challenge GT Viper.  >g

I've done this event many times, it will be crowded, it always is. You want to check the passanger policy again, the last time I ran with them there were no passangers allowed.

The fun thing is you can run in the wheel to wheel race with no race license or roll cage, down side there will probably be a few idiots.

It is fun though but a lot of traffic if you like to pass.

Compared to this event, NASA was a steal.

Based upon last year's event, I think I spent $180.00 for the entire day with 5, 20 plus minute sessions.

I guess I'd have to recommend, based upon his response, that we run with the their standard groups, which is still fun.

I may run both days and would guess that will be about $320 to $340.

As you cannot yet register for this event, I'm still guessing at the prices.

Dan

Closer to $500+ for the Roval. That is pretty steep, last time I checked a Roval weekend was $17,500 for a weekend track rental, add ins., corner workers and EMTs for a track that big and I guess $22K-$24K per weekend, that's why the Roval events are rare, but lots of fun.

Hey Ron,

I ran the Roval at CA Speedway last year with Speed Ventures and plan to run again this year with them.  They should be there on Nov 22 and 23 as posted above.

Hope we can get some Vipers out.  Would love to get our own run group if possible.

Please contact Aaron and let me know (if you don't mind) if getting our own run group is possible and about what it would cost.

Thanks,

Dan

Dan

Hang onto your wallets, here's Aaron's reply:

Hey Ron,



Yes, and you can also rent your own run group at ACS Roval on September 20 (Saturday) or 21 (Sunday) -  I just picked up that weekend too.



For the September event you can have a few different options:



4 x 25m sessions from 8am-1pm or from 1pm-6pm (your choice) -- $6230

8 x 25m sessions from 8am-6pm --  $11,926

Garages = $20/spot

Transponders = $20ea

Gate Fee = $10/person



These have to be reserved, deposited (nonrefundable) very soon because I'm selling that event off fast and that deal may not be around for long – I can hold it in place for a short period of time if you're interested, so if you think September might work (possibly in addition to November), let me know.  If you don't like these options, let me know and we'll see if we can work out something that fits your preferred program better.



If you don't want to do September and just do November, it will probably look similar except the sessions will be 22m instead of 25m and the price will be higher:



4 x 22m sessions = $7040

8 x 22m sessions = $13000

Garages = $20/spot

Transponders = $20ea

Gate Fee = $10/person



Not sure if the above format will be what holds for ACS Roval in November, but it gives you some idea.  Again it might be modifiable.





And give me your phone number.  Nice hearing from you!!!



Thanks,

Aaron