Hey Gang,
Viper Days (North American Road Racing Association) returns to California at Buttonwillow Raceway Park with a test and tune day on Friday, Feb 20 and Driving School activities held on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 21 and Feb 22.
This is the only scheduled stop in California for 2009, so don't miss it!
Track side support is provided by Archer Racing. The are one of the best places to get your Viper properly aligned. They can also do routine maintenance and repairs at the track if you don't get your oil or other fluids changed in time by one of our local vendors or have an issue at the track.
Call John Archer for more information or a service appointment at: 218-727-4806
Dan <2
HOST HOTEL:Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpoints/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=822)
5101 California Avenue • Bakersfield, California 93309 • United States
Phone: (661) 325-9700 call and refer to NARRA/Viper Days to get the group rate of $80 per night.
Dan and I will be checking in on Thursday. Dan will be running "test and tune" on Friday. FYI: The "funnest" way to do this is plan to arrive at the track on Friday...by 3PM would be great, meet up with us, get your car tech'd, etc. We'll then we'll go back to the hotel, check in, and go to dinner...
If that doesn't work out and you arrive directly at the hotel on Friday evening, that would be OK too, you can check in with NARRA registration, then time permitting, go to dinner with us. Keep in mind, however, it will be quite hectic when getting your car tech'd on Saturday morning.
The plan... =21 Arrive on Friday – head home on Sunday evening.
=15 Plan to run/drive all day Saturday & Sunday – you'll get 4 sessions on the track each day with classroom and in-car instruction. We'll have a garage to hang out in stocked with goodies to munch and friends to share driving stories with.
=22 Wear comfy clothes, but you must drive in a helmet, long pants, a long sleeve shirt (preferably cotton) closed toed shoes, and driving gloves are recommended.
<t FRIDAY: Registration: If you didn't check in at the track on Friday, you'll register for the event Friday evening at the hotel.
=19 FRIDAY Evening: Join us for dinner at El Torito, ½ mile from the hotel at 7PM
=20 SATURDAY Evening: NARRA dinner banquet style, dress is business casual
CLICK HERE TO SIGN IN AND REGISTER FOR THE EVENT: http://www.narraonline.com/registration.php
CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL INFO ABOUT NARRA/VIPER DAYS: http://www.narraonline.com/index.php
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM: NARRA (http://www.socalviper.com/images/BW_Event_Registration_Form1.pdf)
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FRIDAY TEST & TUNE's REGISTRATION FORM: BAMF (http://www.socalviper.com/images/BW_BAMF-Trackform-2009-web.pdf)
LANCE'S FRIDAY CARAVAN:
10AM; DEPART SPAGHETTINI'S IN SEAL BEACH AT 10AM Map to Spaghettini's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=3005+Old+Ranch+Pkwy+Seal+Beach,+CA+90740&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=61.928102,89.472656&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr)
11AM; ARRIVE DENNY'S IN SYLMAR OFF THE 5 FWY AND ROXFORD Map to Denny's (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12861+Encinitas+Ave,+Sylmar,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=61.928102,89.472656&ie=UTF8&ll=34.299167,-118.471928&spn=0.033361,0.06609&z=15)
Lunch; Just before you arrive at the track >q WE'RE UP TO 30 PEOPLE FOR DINNER ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!! >q
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MEMBERS PLANNING TO ATTEND: >v
Bruce Conklin
Nino Valmassoi
Lance Kouchi
Dan Everts
Mike Buckingham
Jim Schlemm
Drew Everts
Cathy Everts
Kobi Sial
Pete Martin
Dave Dolan
Bruce Li
Michael "Rev" Burgoyne
Chris Sienicki
Art Pena
Ben Kawata
Dave Cawthorne
Scott Pennington
Tim Jelle
Shelli Jelle
Justin Davenport
Josh Faux
Eddie Martin
Kim Link
Rich Link
Mike Fujita
Eddie Reinsma
Carlos
Hey Guys,
Here's the contact info for the new General manger of Viper Days:
Kevin's Contact info is
[email protected] or the office number is 866-736-2805.
You can call Kevin directly for more info or to sign up.
Also good news, they have LOWERED the entry fees for the Challenge Series (basic Viper Days run groups).
As always, there will be a reception on Friday night and a dinner on Saturday night.
We've already rented a garage for our group and will bring drinks and snacks.
Hope to see everyone there.
Dan <m
OGO has his room reserved >u >u =14
Jan 31st is our first run of the new year (Polar Bear Run 09)Palomar Mountain Climb <2 lunch later.
More details later
OGO O> O> O>
Hey Track Junkie's
Here's the hotel at Button Willow out by the track 10 Miles >r
661-764-5121
OGO O> O> O>
I tried registering online....still not working.
I'll probably just call it in tomorrow.
Who else is going???
If I'm the only one, I'll get First Place >g
Hey Lance,
It will at least be you, me, Cathy and OGO.
Watch out for Cathy, she'll be running in your group. She should be fast. I just added some power to the white car by removing the crossover exhaust system ..... and Archer corner-weighted and aligned it. She'll be running Kumhos on SSR's. Car now should weigh only 3300 lbs at track time.
I'll be running in my new, slow ACR so I should'nt be a factor.
Dan
I might be joining the fun as well >g
And just like that I'm in 3rd place !
Quote from: PCH VIPER on January 07, 2009, 12:05:39 PM
And just like that I'm in 3rd place !
Don't listen to him Cathy, he's just trying to psyche us out, remember he hangs out with "slow" Eddie quite often and we've all seen him drive at K1. >1
I just signed up too!!
Ruth (in charge of registration) said that the NARRA recommmends that everyone stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield. If you mention the NARRA group discount, you can get a room for $80 / night!
The banquet is going to be held here as well as friday registration in the lobby.
You can call the Sheraton at (661) 325-9700.
Or as recommended above by OGO, you can stay at the Red Roof Inn which is a little closer to the track and a few dollars less.
Looking forward to some more direction and fun in the sun.
Lance, I'll take 3rd now...
>g
Directions to the Sheraton:
Take 5 North, then take 99 North, then exit California Ave, turn left going West and its about 2 miles down on the left hand side.
Kobi,
Glad to hear you're going to make it.
Where are the Mike Bs, Deadly4u, Cousin Mike, Swiss Power, Mr. Vegas & Mr. Kawata? >c >1
The banquet is at the Four Points Sheraton, where it usually is held. Walking to your room after the banquet = priceless.
We just reserved our room too.
I'd recommend everyone who can stay there.
Drive to the track isn't too bad.
Glad to hear from Kobi again.
Art, you need to make this one ..... so does fast Eddie and Kala.
Kala's got a ride with Mike Greenberg in his comp coupe. Know she'll get a kick out of that!
Dan <2
I'll be going too. Haven't decided where to stay yet.
Ben
Who wants to cruise up together on Friday ?
I'm thinking about meeting at Spaghettini's in Seal Beach around 10:00 and leave by 10:15
Take the 5 on up to Roxford in Sylmar. We should be there around 11:00.
Take the 5 north to McKittrick Hwy and stop off for gas and lunch.
We'll have plenty of time to get to the track and get signed in and have the cars tech'd.
Let me know who is coming with me. >v
I'll join you Lance.
Thanks,
Ben
Hey Ben and others,
Just got the news that Angen's, Rocky and Terri, will be doing their Annual Brian Angen test and tune day on Friday, $300 for the day.
I'll be running this since I've never run Buttonwillow's track config #25.
You may be able to get a 1/2 day in if you'd like. 1/2 day would likely start at 1:00 PM and be about 1/2 price.
Contact Terri Angen for more info at:
[email protected]Dan <2
They changed the configuration to layout 13.
Quote from: Sundiego on January 12, 2009, 01:46:07 PM
They changed the configuration to layout 13.
Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise?
Makes a big difference in track alignment and times.
Quote from: ViperX on January 08, 2009, 11:16:04 AM
Art, you need to make this one ..... so does fast Eddie and Kala.
Kala's got a ride with Mike Greenberg in his comp coupe. Know she'll get a kick out of that!
Dan <2
IF I can get my car mod done in time, and I didn't totally break the bank.
I'll be there to drive! Not just ride =12
Too soon to know yet...
#25 looked like it could have been fun.....
I requested clockwise for our group as I believe it to be safer ..... and we'll have a few "first timers" at this event.
Hopefully, clockwise will be the direction. 13 is a good configuration.
Dan
Quote from: ViperX on January 12, 2009, 04:00:18 PM
#25 looked like it could have been fun.....
I requested clockwise for our group as I believe it to be safer ..... and we'll have a
Dan, you're going to have to practice counterclockwise one of these days!
CCW is awesome, especially entering the bus stop from Talladega. CCW is a better direction, oh well.
Kala, sign up now and make it happen !
We need to get Stephanie and Glenn out too !!
This is THE ONE EVENT that you really shouldn't miss. Very Viper oriented and great support for our cars.
You'll learn so much and it will honestly make you a much safer driver.
Meet us in Sylmar on Friday.
Hey Jonathan,
Last time I was at BW with NASA, they ran CW on Saturday and CCW on Sunday.
I actually don't mind CCW but do prefer CW. I watched the race qualifying sessions and races on Saturday and Sunday. A bunch of drivers went off at the end of the Esses on Sunday; they couldn't make that turn.
Nobody hit the chain link fence that day, but I've seen many guys go off in the Esses (CCW) due to too much speed (for their ability) or hitting a candy striped berm too fast, upsetting the car and spinning off track.
Hope you can make Viper Days.
Dan <2
Quote from: PCH VIPER on January 12, 2009, 08:16:03 PM
Kala, sign up now and make it happen !
We need to get Stephanie and Glenn out too !!
This is THE ONE EVENT that you really shouldn't miss. Very Viper oriented and great support for our cars.
You'll learn so much and it will honestly make you a much safer driver.
Meet us in Sylmar on Friday.
It all depends on how my knee is Lance... I'm trying to get my Tremec converted to paddles, so I can lose the clutch pedal... We're close on the mod, just no cigar yet =17
What's happening in Sylmar?
Hey Kala,
On Friday February 20, a bunch of us are caravaning out to ButtonWillow for Viper Days.
We'll be meeting some of the other guys going out in Sylmar.
I sure hope your car is done so you can come drive with us.
I'm hoping you can drive at this event too Kala.
I know you'd enjoy it.
Dan
I'm trying really hard to get this mod done <9
Quote from: NK BREKR on January 07, 2009, 09:06:28 PM
Kobi,
Glad to hear you're going to make it.
Where are the Mike Bs, Deadly4u, Cousin Mike, Swiss Power, Mr. Vegas & Mr. Kawata? >c >1
Hey Art, I'll be there. And I'll try not to let a ringer drive my car in your group! Hope you're doing well!!
Mike
Pretty Cool Kala !
Doesn't look like something that would be done in 3 or 4 weeks though.
I would think that you would be able to handle Viper Days no problem.
Honestly, all you need to do is shift from 1st to 2nd and then into 3rd and you are done. I've run Buttonwillow in 3rd gear the entire lap with no issues at all. The Viper has plenty of torque and speed in 3rd gear and it matches well with this track.
I'm sure your knee is strong enough to do that shift sequence twice in the morning and twice in the afternoon.
You can rest your knee in the classroom between sessions.
Mike, I'll have my eye on your car >w
Lance, I'll meet you guys at Denny's on Friday. You'll be happy to know that my ticket was dismissed >v >r
>v Your good looks and amazing charm got you out of another ticket >s
Haha! It was actually the trail of donuts and assorted baked goods <Z I laid out at the CHP station that brought on a sugar induced coma that temporarily paralyzed the CHiPs. >r
Hey Art,
You're always willing to do whatever it takes - that's what I like about you!
D
Nino and Ruth will be there. We have signed up with NARRA and have the room at the Four Points.
Lance, we are planning to meet with the group at the 5 and Roxford! Don't be late. >s
Nino
I'm in and going to run my Neon track car on Hossier's. Dan Cragin got it all sorted out, dyno'd and ready to go. I'm trailering it up and will arrive Friday around 2 PM. See everyone then.
David
PS: I've got a set of almost new (<1,000 miles) OEM Pilot Sport run-flats (SRT-10 size) listed in the classifieds for sale. If anyone is interested, I can deliver them to you at the track.
Hi Dan,
I'm signed up for the track and have my room resevations. Being a 1st timer I'm really looking forward to it - I hope all goes well!
Lance - if possible I'd like to rendezvous with you on Friday - have you set a time and place yet?
Thanks,
Scott Pennington
Hey Scott,
I'm glad you are coming with us ! Should be a lot of fun.
The tentative plan right now is to leave Spaghettini's around 10:00.
This should put us in Sylmar by 11:00. We will meet up with the LA guys at the Denny's off the 5 fwy and Roxford.
From there we will head into Bakersfield, grab lunch and be at the track in time to get checked in and have the cars tech'd.
I'll firm this up once I'm sure everyone who wants to caravan with us can be there at these times.
See ya!
Scott,
Great to hear you'll be able to make it to Buttonwillow, you're going to have a blast.
Yo Lance,
I'll definitely be waiting at the Denny's and I'm going to drive at 55 mph >w I'll be waiting there with my "free" grand slam from today =19.
I just posted up an ad for dedicated track rim in the for sale section. Save your stock or custom wheels for the street and run these light weight forgelines at BW. They are light and strong and you'll shave minutes off of Dan's times ;)
Hey Carl,
Too bad you sold your car - looked forward to running with you this year. Hopefully in the future.....
You guys that need wheels should snap these Forgelines up.
Hey Art and Lance,
Cathy and Drew will be driving my GTS at Viper Days in the Green Group. Good luck with Drew .....
Running the new ACR at Willow Springs this weekend with Michael VonQuilich at a Speed Ventures event. Should be fun. Goal for WS this year is under 1:30. Goal at BW is under 2:00. Got real close last year to both times. New ACR should make the difference.
Dan <2
Hey Dan,
I'll be ready <2.
I'm sure you'll be able to reach those goals.
Configuration #13 is shorter than what we ran in Feb 2008, what configuration did we run last year??? <t
Tell Drew I'm glad he's coming too. I just hope he doesn't lap me.
Hey Art, no Star Mazda turn this year ! =15
That's what I tought, it's going to be interesting going to be interesting going through the Esses this time around.
Hey Art,
Yeah, we're running Race 13 clockwise as I understand it. No Star Mazda and no "extension" at the other end of the track.
This is a very good configuration. It's actually safer this way IMHO and a bit faster too. Though I like Star Mazda, that extension can unsettle the car (not sure why we ran it last year).
The "sweeper" that we are running instead of Star Mazda puts you right into the "Esses". Be careful here as you enter the Esses as that first berm can be slippery if you approach it too fast or at the wrong angle. I just line the car up and drive right on top of it.
D <2
Hey Lance,
Drew will caravan up with you guys on Friday - might want to keep your distance =15
We did tell him that if he gets a ticket on the way, he won't get to drive at Viper Days =17
p.s. Map links to Lance's caravan locations are in the 1st post...
Art and I will practice our blocking skills on the way up so he won't get too far ahead of us >v
Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 05, 2009, 12:16:28 PM
Art and I will practice our blocking skills on the way up so he won't get too far ahead of us >v
Now that's what I'm talking about...teamwork, what is it with young punks? >w
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Quote from: administrator on February 05, 2009, 10:49:25 AM
Hey Lance,
Drew will caravan up with you guys on Friday - might want to keep your distance =15
We did tell him that if he gets a ticket on the way, he won't get to drive at Viper Days =17
p.s. Map links to Lance's caravan locations are in the 1st post...
Don't worry Cathy or Drew for that matter, CHiPs in the vicinity are still in sugar induced comas brought on by the free breakfast at Denny's from Tuesday ;)
Quote from: ViperX on February 05, 2009, 10:19:09 AM
Hey Art,
Yeah, we're running Race 13 clockwise as I understand it. No Star Mazda and no "extension" at the other end of the track.
This is a very good configuration. It's actually safer this way IMHO and a bit faster too. Though I like Star Mazda, that extension can unsettle the car (not sure why we ran it last year).
The "sweeper" that we are running instead of Star Mazda puts you right into the "Esses". Be careful here as you enter the Esses as that first berm can be slippery if you approach it too fast or at the wrong angle. I just line the car up and drive right on top of it.
D <2
Dan, I was looking at the configuration and noticed exactly what you mentioned, seems like coming out of Star Mazda you have additional time to line the car up as you head into the Esses.
I loved going into Star Mazda last year, since it was fast, I was able to catch one of my 'over steering' episodes and recovered nicely, too bad Lance didn't take a picture of that, only the Sunset spin. >u
Looking forward to driving - been too long.
D
Quote from: catwood on February 04, 2009, 09:23:36 AM
I just posted up an ad for dedicated track rim in the for sale section. Save your stock or custom wheels for the street and run these light weight forgelines at BW. They are light and strong and you'll shave minutes off of Dan's times ;)
Price drop, check the classifieds
Hey guys,
Just checked the weather for next weekend.
Looks like the rain is gone.
Dan <2
One more important bit of information for everyone coming to this event.
If you haven't had time to get your maintenance or routine track prep done at one of our local vendors, Archer Racing will be at the track and can do this for you. They can do oil and other fluid changes along with alignments, Corsa installs, clutch changes, brakes, tires, engine changes, etc. etc. They can do almost anything and all at a very fair price.
Call John Archer for more info at: 218-727-4806
See you at the track,
Dan <2
Hey Everyone,
I will see you there, I will be driving up Friday evening, should be there for dinner friday night, I will not make it to drive up with Lance and the gang earlier, sounds like that will be fun...
Cathy, I am assuming you called Ruth at Narra, I have been assigned as your instructor for the weekend.
I am looking forward to it, we will have fun.
See ya this weekend,
Ray McIntyre
Hi Lance I will meet you all at Dennys in sylmar by 11:00 on Friday Eddie. You knew you you would get me to go >u
Lance supplying any (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/professions_42.gif) in the pit at Button Willow???
Anyone interested in Dr. J's custom travelling CDs with approximately 6 hours of Wolfman Jack shows for the 08 -09 vipers with MP3 capacity CD players, let me know. I can also make single shows 1-2 hours in length, for the older Generation I-III CD players. Great traveling music and the Wolfman takes you back to American Grafitti in your viper traveling up the 5 through the grapevine !!!!
Dr. J's Traveling CDs, Inc. >g (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/yougotthewolfman-1.gif)
Hey Hemotox,
I'd like to get one of those cd's from you. My Gen 2 will play MP3's.
Remind me to give you a '08 DVD too.
Sorry, no Hula girls for ButtonWillow. Too distracting !!
Quote from: HISSSN1 on February 16, 2009, 02:25:59 PM
Hi Lance I will meet you all at Dennys in sylmar by 11:00 on Friday Eddie. You knew you you would get me to go >u
Hey Eddie,
I'm glad you are coming ! >v
I'm sending you an email now.
See you on Friday !
Lance
Hey Guys,
We will be in garage #4, same as last year.
Look for the little red trailer.
I'll be running test and tune.
Dan <o
Okay, PCH, I'll send you a few, can run about 6 hours on one CD if you can play MP3. I'll throw in a couple of single ones for OGO, give him something to sing along with as he heads back to San Diego County.
>v
Lance,
Looks like the "Eddies" were traded this year, "Slow" Eddie will be in Miami, and Eddie R will be searching for a nickname. Glad you're able to make it out Eddie.
How about Hemotox, he's on this thread quite a bit that he might as well join the 12+ Viper caravan on Friday. What do ya say Doc?
Where's Mr. Speed Tactics? >m
caravan would be great, I am suppose to be in skiing in Deer Valley this coming weekend.
Can you imagine me behind PCH VIPER taking enormous boulders spun off his rear tires pelting the pristine SSGreen surface of my hood and front end? NOT!!!
To many rocks and debris on the track for old Dr J, and remember I take care of the unfortunate ones that make the wrong decisions and end up in my place of work.
I'll chase OGO around the back roads of San Diego County, anytime !
Just slap a clear bra on and problem solved >r
Lance's rocks from his viper are really big, not that he really ROCKS, but the rocks from that Graphite 02 can be enormous, you should put the pumpkin behind him!!! If he supplies Hula Dancers, maybe........
After driving at more than 30 weekend track events in the last 3+ years, I can tell you all that you'll get more rock chips on the San Diego backroad or Malibu Canyon runs behind a bunch of Vipers than you will driving the track at Buttonwillow, and at Buttonwillow, there isn't a car driving the other direction, your direction, just a few feet from you.
Willow Springs is a different matter and for that track, you'll want clear bra or blue tape in the intermediate and advanced groups. Beginner group is still pretty good as far as rock chips go.
As for those unfortunate ones, driving at Buttonwillow in a driving school or lapping environment is much safer than driving on our local roads - by a long shot.
Dan <2
Dan,
I am sure you are correct, especially following OGO on a San Diego Back Roads. I'm just sparring with Arturo del Toro! >w
Quote from: ViperX on February 17, 2009, 03:34:35 PM
As for those unfortunate ones, driving at Buttonwillow in a driving school or lapping environment is much safer than driving on our local roads - by a long shot.
Dan <2
I concur!
OGO's docile demeanor goes out the window once he gets on that open road.
If is wasn't ski season and Mammoth had not received 30 " of snow and Deer Valley 11' inches would probably be there. But I am sending in my place, Wolfman Jack who will be sending out his radio show to several of our Viper club members. OGO's CDs are going to PCH VIPER for personal delivery. Ski season rules my life.
EJ,
Art is fun to spar with .....
On another subject, Cathy and I will be driving up to BW tomorrow afternoon.
Having Archer align, corner weight and bump steer the ACR - something I recommend to all Viper owners.
See you at the track,
Dan <2
Hey Art glad to make it out with all of the gang, put the 64 1/2 Mustang on the back burner but I felt I should not pass this up since it is the only stop this year in my backyard, plus Lance >u was pushing my buttons. See you on Friday Eddie R.
Dan and Cathy thank you for your help see you of Friday Eddie R.
Hey guys,
Add me to the list, I am officially registered. See you at the track. Art you have a PM
PCH VIPER
Package coming tomorrow to the Electric Balancing Empire, with the Wolfman CDs
2 MP3 CDs for you - 10 hours each
2 MP3 CDs for VIPERX (Dan) - 10 hours each
2 regular CDs for OGO - 1.5 hours each
Dr. J's Traveling Music Inc.
>w
Thanks Dr. J !!
I'll sell them to Dan and OGO on Friday !
P.S. if you stay in front of me next time, you won't be eating my dust. Besides I wouldn't want to put any rock chips in Art's eventual new car (after you buy the 2010 Super Viper) >v
Carlos check your PM.
Good thinking Lance, but the only way I'm buying is if you're financing. I can show you my muscular FICO & Vantage scores to give you added confidence. =14 >s
I'm all signed up ready to go. Where are all the San Diegans meeting up at? If not I'll just meet up with you Lance in Long Beach @ 10.
JAMES
GREAT James !
I'm glad you are coming.
Call Dave C. 858-382-4713
He is in Rancho Bernardo and will be meeting us in OC. Maybe you two can meet up and cruise together.
See you in the morning.
Check your email
Lance
Some of the photos are uploaded here
http://gallery.me.com/vonlieberhund#100160
This gallery is of a comp coupe that got a little sideways at the S's - Pulled out of it great though! 35 photos taken at 9 frames per second...
http://gallery.me.com/vonlieberhund#100182
Hi Kala,
Great pictures. I like the one of car #3 waving to the camera coming out of the sweeper at 65 mph !!!
So are you going to buy the 200-400 or go for the 600? If you get the 600, I'll help you carry it so you don't strain your back.
^8 ^8 I'm happy renting Sigmund for now ^8 ^8
Did you notice how almost every shot has a toilet in it? I had to do some serious cropping so the porta potty didn't become the star of the day...
Buttonwillow, sure could use some help in the landscaping department... butt ugly <C
I really could have used a 600 though... Especially if it was fast glass like the 200-400 was. On a brighter day a 2X would be great with Sigmund >u
great shots, I thought VIPER X said there were no rocks!
PCH VIPER did the Wolfman make a hit??? VIPER X and OGO get their CDs?
Hey EJ,
OGO got his CD's =14 really cool dude >w thanks for the tunes.
OGO O> O> O>
So what about ACR Dan? I know he has an MP3 CD player in the new ACR!!! Wonder if he listened to the growling of the Wolfman or the growling of the ACR back to Irvine ??? >m
Hey Kala,
Great shots. Sorry, your car was not ready in time, you would have had a blast. How was your ride in the Comp Coupe?
Congrats to Lance and Scott for taking home some hardware. And to Rev for having a lap time under 2 minutes, way to drive man.
Michael Burgoyne was scary fast! He won Super Mod easily, and was within one second of the fastest modified ACR. He has improved massively, and I would say, car for car, was the fastest guy on the track in the non-race divisions.
Quote from: NK BREKR on February 23, 2009, 08:39:14 AM
How was your ride in the Comp Coupe?
Incredible!
Michael is a maniac =15 GOTTA LOVE THAT SMILEY, REMINDS ME OF MIKE! LOL
But seriously, I appreciated being able to go for the ride... It was really amazing, how fast that car launches and how quickly it can stop... It was the ride of my life, and we were about 6 seconds off race lap times...
Hopefully the camera I had mounted will give us back the DVD that got stuck in there. I'd love to put that video up for everyone to see... There may even be footage of the ACR spinning out in front of the coupe. It was right after that event I noticed that the camera was black screened and blinking DVD error...
If you ever get to go for a comp coupe ride... take ear plugs.. During the ride, my left ear started having really sharp pains. My ears are still ringing... >1
The camera is still dead. I called Hitachi and they said i will have to send it in to get fixed. >o
Just took it apart and got the DVD out trying to see if there is anything left on the DVD right now. There is something there the disc just needs to be finalized.
Quote from: billseast on February 23, 2009, 09:20:04 AM
Just took it apart and got the DVD out trying to see if there is anything left on the DVD right now. There is something there the disc just needs to be finalized.
I'm so sorry about the camera... The disk isn't whats important here... Saving your camera is.
The camera is fine just trying to get the disc to work now
>r
Seriously though, don't worry about the disk. I'm glad your camera is fine.
In my soon to be written "Comp Coupe Survival Guide". I'll make sure to have an entry about DVD disks inside cameras!
Quote from: hemotox on February 23, 2009, 08:11:48 AM
great shots, I thought VIPER X said there were no rocks!
PCH VIPER did the Wolfman make a hit??? VIPER X and OGO get their CDs?
Hey Dr J
Everyone got their discs. I listened to Wolfman all the way home. I woke up Sunday morning not feeling so great.
Left the track early to beat the rain and it was a good thing too. About halfway home I was really starting to feel crappy. I set the cruise control and turned up the Wolfman to help keep me awake.
Did AirJock make it home ok?
I hope all works out for such a freak thing.
Lance,
I got James to Dana Point, all OK, no rain. His car looked very interesting from the back!
Kala,
Great pictures!! Thanks!!
Mike
Quote from: PCH VIPER on February 23, 2009, 10:47:05 AM
Hey Dr J
Everyone got their discs. I listened to Wolfman all the way home. I woke up Sunday morning not feeling so great.
Left the track early to beat the rain and it was a good thing too. About halfway home I was really starting to feel crappy. I set the cruise control and turned up the Wolfman to help keep me awake.
Lance,
You have to learn not to eat fast food with OGO, even though he is the king of the fast food burritos, some good solid food with ruffage would elmiminate those post OGO dietary feelings! Glad the Wolfman Saved the day. I was doing the same thing back from Mammoth on Saturday afternoon, had him cranked up in the DenaliXL, cruising down 395 through Bishop, Big Pine, Independence, Lone Pine, Mojave. Most excellent cruising music.
>r
Quote from: redtanrt10 on February 23, 2009, 10:57:21 AM
Kala,
Great pictures!! Thanks!!
Mike
Glad you liked them... If there are any you want in High Res let me know.
[email protected]
Still working on getting all the pic i took uploaded but here is a start I'm the black 03 number 9
http://s688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/Deserthts/button%20willow/
Quote from: Kala on February 23, 2009, 09:48:03 AM
>r
Seriously though, don't worry about the disk. I'm glad your camera is fine.
In my soon to be written "Comp Coupe Survival Guide". I'll make sure to have an entry about DVD disks inside cameras!
I got the DVD to work but i only have 1 track of Greenberg driving in the parking lot.
Thanks for trying...
The screen didn't go black until mid way thru... I'm guessing that the first acceleration was enough to freak the little guy out <2
Is your camera working now with no ill effects? I hope so!
GREENBERG... I want a Do Over!!!!!! The real ride didn't happen yet, because its not on You Tube =6 =6 =6
Quote from: Kala on February 23, 2009, 03:50:25 AM
Some of the photos are uploaded here
http://gallery.me.com/vonlieberhund#100160
GREAT PICS THANK YOU
I got the pictures uploaded to my site
www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)
Here are a few shots dedicated to our Rookies.
You guys did great and hopefully you all learned some valuable lessons
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Here are some Comp Coupe pictures
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Some of the Veterans
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Just for Chris.......
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Even though Fast Eddie couldn't make it, at least his Captain Bill did
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a few of the AZ gang
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Lance
Great photos, who owns the red ACR that did the 360??? Pretty amazing.
For all you guys that left the track early, the sky cleared up a bit, the track dried out and the race was on.
Those in the non-race groups that stayed were able to run the last 3 sessions.
Dan <2
>o I knew i should have stayed but as it was i didn't home till 9pm
>v thank you Lance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!