Hey Track Guys and Gals,

A group of experienced Viper Club "road course" drivers will be be headed to Spring Mountain Motorsports Park for a weekend of driving October 3 and 4.  For more info on the track, go to:  www.springmountainmotorsports.com

Our hosts will be Michael von Quilich, his wife Virginia and friends. 

The weekend's activities include an early BBQ dinner at Michael's place in Pahrump on Friday night, driving all day Saturday (with at least two run groups, i.e. intermediate and advanced running 4 to 5 sessions), group dinner Saturday night in town at Tomasinos (nice new restaurant) and driving all day Sunday.

Track fees as a guest of several members are only $60.00 per day.  This is a super deal at a very nice facility.  If any of the ladies come along, they'll have a very nice clubhouse to "hang out" at complete with munchies, cocktails and a great view of the track. 

Passengers are allowed and must wear helmets.  We'll have to let you know about passenger suits, if required to wear them or not.

Here's the run group plan:

The Radicals run first at 9:00, followed by advanced sports cars at 9:30 and novice/intermediate at 10:00, then repeat the sked.  Lunch is 12:00 - 1:00.  Radicals race, then adv. sports cars at 1:30, followed by novice/intermediate at 2:00, then repeat the sked.  I am bringing both the ACR and the blue car.  I will use the blue car to do the lead follow for the intermediates.  Track goes cold at 4:00, then we go to Switchcars for appetizers and beer until 5:00.     

HOTELS:

The Pahrump Nugget usually has the best deals, their number is  775.751.6500,  681 S. Hghway 160, which is on the corner of Highway 372 (road from Baker) and 160, www.PahrumpNugget.com    Sometimes they sell out, so I suggest making reservations now.  Two other choices are Saddle West,  1220 S. Highway 160,  turn right at 372/160, located on right side of the highway, 800-433-3987,  www.SaddleWest.com.  Best Western Pahrump, 1101 S. Highway 160, also turn right off 372, on left side of Highway 160, 775.751.5100.  www.BestWesternNevada.com

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Driver's list (so far) includes:

1 Dan Everts - Advanced
2 Ben Kawata, DDS - Adv
3 Lance Kouchi -Int
4 Kobi Sial, MD - Int
5 Kurt Solburger & Ross Murray - Adv
6 Art Pena - Int
7 Bruce Conklin - Int
8 Mike Buckingham - Int
9 Bob Blizzard – Adv
10 David Green – Adv
11 Brendon - Adv
12 Jim Schlemm - Int (AZ)
13 Johnny Yuma - Adv (AZ)
14 Justin Davenport - Int
15 John Fuchs - Int
16 Tim and Shelli Jelle - Int
17 Ken Alker - Int
18 Eddie Arguelles - Int
19 Gary Belvedere - Int
20 Pete Martin - Adv
21 Carlos Hernandez - Int
22 Sean Casey - Int (maybe)
23 Hugh Hoard - Int

There will likely be a few drivers from the Nevada Club in attendance this weekend too.

FYI, Cathy and I are planning to "trailer" our car out leaving at about 10:00 AM Friday, October 2.  We could set up a "meeting place" at the Barstow Outlet Mall Center for those of you interested in caravaning.  We'll be there about 11:30 AM and probably eat at Baja Fresh.

Dan  <2

 

Dan,
I would like to go but only could make Sunday. Is that possible? I could drive out on Saturday and make it for dinner.
Hirko

Yes, come on out.

I'm going to guess that some guys will only run Saturday.

Just let me know for sure that you're coming.

Dan  <2

Put me down as a maybe.  Questions:  1) How do we register? 2) Which hotel are most staying at?  I am right by the 15 and 210 if anyone wants to meet at my house and caravan from here. Let me know if anyone wants to do this and will post my address.  I know in the past the club has used a gas station on Baseline off the 15.

Hey Carlos,

Put me down as a maybe.  OK.

Questions:  1) How do we register?  Just let us know you're coming.  Payment is to be made to your sponsor, i.e. the $60.00 per day the day(s) you drive.   

2) Which hotel are most staying at?  Not sure on the where.  Need a few others to chime in.  I've stayed at the Pahrump Nugget before and it's OK.  You won't spend much time in your room. 

I am right by the 15 and 210 if anyone wants to meet at my house and caravan from here. Let me know if anyone wants to do this and will post my address.  I know in the past the club has used a gas station on Baseline off the 15.

We'll be stopping at the Barstow Outlet Mall as above.  Gas and quite a few food choices.  We'll likely eat at Baja Fresh.

Dan

Hey Guys,

For those of you that would like an advance look at the 3.1 mile Spring Mountain track layout in detail, I recorded a few laps I ran in my GTS ACR last fall for the track configuration that we'll be running on Sunday from my GPS based data logger.  This data will help you learn the track quite a bit quicker and quite possibly safer. 

It's a big track with lots of turns and will take a few sessions to learn the basic layout.  I remember being a bit frustrated by the number of turns the first couple of sessions myself.  A track "preview" will help you enjoy your weekend.

The track configuration on Saturday is very similar, so it will help you learn most of that track as well, just not the long back straight, which may "test your courage".

I plan to share this info with those in our group that are interested on the Saturday before the event at my house.  I'm thinking Cars and coffee, breakfast and then a track review?

Those of you that are interested, please let me know.

Dan  <2

Dan

The track review sounds like a good idea.  That track looks complicated.
So we would meet the day before the coronado speed festival?

Kobi

Carlos,

Ben, Peter and I will be staying at the Best Western.  Once the date draws closer and we know when people are leaving we can setup a caravan with a meeting point in addition to the Barstow Outlet Mall given by Dan.

Dan,

When do you plan on showing the video?  Would it be possible for me to get a sneak preview of it the weekend of the Ventura run, since I'm doubtful for Coronado?  I would ship it back to your place on 9/14.

I'll be there!   >g

I can sponsor someone on Saturday and I will Sponsor Scott Hirko on Sunday.  I'll be driving my Radical and I can give rides if anyone is interested.

Brent

Hi Kobi,

Yes, at my house on Sept 26 after breakfast.

Art,

It's not a video, it's data from my data logger program (Race Pak) which requires specific software (and some knowledge of the program) and is viewed on my computer.  It gives you "car" position on the track, speed, G forces, accel and braking around the entire track.

I showed one of these "laps" for Buttonwillow before we did Viper Days earlier this year at Lance's shop.  I'll try to find a way to "show it" on my LCD TV in the family room so that all can get a good look.

Brent,

Very cool.  See you there.

Dan

Dan,
Sadly I will not be able to make this event.  I will be in Kentucky working on a movie for part of September/October, so if i am home on the weekends, I will be spending time with the family.  The map of the track  looks like fun, especially Saturday...
Have fun,

Ray

Dan,
I need to pull out. I will not be able to get all my stuff together for this event. I'm working on a big brake upgrade for the GTS and I need to spend the money on that/ I'm shooting for Willow with Jim Saxton.

Hey Scott,

Sorry to hear that.

Hope to see you at Willow Springs with the Pantera Club.

Dan  <2

Art,

Do you guys have a time set on Friday to caravan to Pahrump??? 

Mike

Hey Mike,

I'll check with Lance to see what his thoughts are.  What time do you have in mind? 

I'm quite sure, well be making a pit stop to pick up Dave Dolan at the Big Boy in Barstow.

In all likelihood, I'll be meeting up with Ben and then we'll meet up with Lance and the rest of the folks.

Art,

No special time in mind but was thinking about getting to the BW hotel around 5 pm and then backing into the departure time.  I figure about 2 hours to Barstow, or less to say Victorville, plus 2 to 2 1/2 from Barstow to the hotel.

I'm somewhat flexible but it would be hard for me to be in Barstow say at 12 noon.

If you and Lance would keep me posted to your plans that would be great.

Hopefully when you guys see me I'll have transformed my viper into an ACR.

should be a great weekend!!!

Take care!

Mike

I'll keep you updated Mike.  Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Okay Kids, 

Tentative departure for Spring Mountain out of the OC is 12 pm on Friday, October 2nd as stated by da MAN, Lance! 

Lance tell the people where to go and they will be there.

Cathy and I are planning to leave about 8:AM Friday morning.

Michael and I are going to dyno both of our cars at the track on Friday for a comparison.

See you at the track,

Dan 

Dan,
I,m There! looking forward to it.
I'll probably head out with lance and the gang Fri.

Quote from: Vinamus on September 14, 2009, 08:25:37 PM
Dan,
I,m There! looking forward to it.
I'll probably head out with lance and the gang Fri.

Oh yeah !    I got my Partner in Crime again.    Too bad Pahrump doesn't have a White Castle (actually I think they do....but I'm pretty sure they don't have hamburgers there.... >1 )   
Gary, we better stick to the Roulette table and do our best to stay outta trouble before we get thrown out  !!!

I did some homework.....The total drive time from Ontario to Pahrump is 4 hours with no traffic.

So for anyone who is planning on driving out on Friday, I'm thinking that we should meet at 11:00 at the Chevron located at 12659 Foothill Blvd, Etiwanda, CA 91739
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12659+Foothill+Blvd,+Etiwanda,+CA+91739&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.724817,56.25&ie=UTF8&ll=34.107434,-117.528734&spn=0.008866,0.013733&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12659+Foothill+Blvd,+Etiwanda,+CA+91739&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.724817,56.25&ie=UTF8&ll=34.107434,-117.528734&spn=0.008866,0.013733&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr)

We should probably hit the road by 11:15.

We can stop in Barstow for gas and grab a quick bite to eat.
From there it is 3 hours into Pahrump. 
This will get us into Pahrump shortly after 4:00 so we'll have just enough time to check in, get cleaned up, rest and head over to VonQuillich Manor


Your thoughts  =5  =5  =5

Lance,

To get there by 11 am I'd need to leave around 10-10:15 am and that's about an hour early for me.

If you decide to leave there at 11:15 then maybe I can catch up with you guys in Barstow.  Let me know where you plan to stop in Barstow.

thanks,

Mike

I can meet at 11:00 or whatever time you guys decide on Friday.
Are you guys leaving for home on Sunday or Monday?
Thanks,
Ben

Ben,  I'm heading back Sunday, maybe around 4 pm or so?  Mike

I'm heading back on Sunday as well.
Not sure what time though.  I dread the thought of getting stuck in the Vegas traffic and may opt to leave after the morning sessions or even sooner to get home at a reasonable hour.

Hey Dan,
Are we putting #'s on the cars for this?

Lance - since we live so close together, I will leave with you for Etiwanda, thanks.

I too would like to get an early start back on Sunday.

Coming back Sunday.

Hey Lance,

Numbers are a good idea.  I just don't know if SM requires them.

Kurt Soleburger has a grey / black ACR like mine, but without the red driver's stripe.

Doubt there will be too many identical cars at this event, so I won't put them on unless asked to do so.

On going home, the traffic shouldn't be too bad if you go the back way through Baker.

Cathy and I will be driving home Monday morning.

Dan

PS  You guys need to let Michael and I know if you are bringing a passenger.  Need to get a head count to be sure we have enough food for the BBQ on Friday night.

PPS  Hugh Hoard just decided to come and will be driving his new Corvette ZR1.  Should be fun to beat up on him.  That car will heat soak like crazy on the track and likely loose 100 hp or more.

Thanks Dan.... no ugly blue tape #'s on the car make for much nicer pictures !

I am a single for dinner (but a double for dessert !  =26 )

I'm going solo too. I haven't decided whether to come back Sunday or Monday.
Ben

Quote from: PCH VIPER on September 24, 2009, 09:15:00 AM
I'm heading back on Sunday as well.
Not sure what time though.  I dread the thought of getting stuck in the Vegas traffic and may opt to leave after the morning sessions or even sooner to get home at a reasonable hour.

Lance, all my commuting OC-Vegas frends tell me that the traffic is worse in the late morning, early afternoon departures.  The party crowd sleeps in and hits the road at the noon check-out time. Stay at the track!


Also, if you see this viper behind you, please give a point-by and move over!

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Car looks awesome Mike. 

Art,

Just picked it up Tuesday.

Wait till you see Lance's new ACR, he bought a white/black/red.  If I had his $'s I would have bought the same!

Look forward to seeing you and the rest of the group, hope to catch the carvan while your all eating at In and Out in Barstow.  Let's hope the weather cools!

Mike

Mike,

I saw and drooled all over it during the Ventura Run.  We need to get a picture with the following ACRs:

Yours, Dan's, Lance's and Michael VQ's we can have Eddie coordinate the lineup he has an eye for that sort of stuff  >w

Hey Mike,

Flipped your pic for you (above).  Car looks great.

Be careful with your ride height on the drive out.

If you buy a 10 mm ratcheting closed end wrench (Sears), you can drive out without the front splitter addition on the front of the car and install it when you get there.  This will help a bunch with ground clearance.

Dan  <2

PS  Lance, you might want to do the same.

Dan,

thanks!  I know I'll be asking you a ton of questions when I see you tomoorow with the group to review your data from Spring Mountain.  I'll bring by questions and note pad!  thanks for the help, see you tomorrow!!

Mike

WOW !!!
Mike your ACR looks AWESOME !!!!

No worries on the point by.....I may as well start practicing  on the drive out BEFORE i get to the track !

ACR's in attendance at this event as follows:

1 - Dan
2 - Lance
3 - Mike B
4 - Pete M
5 - Kurt S
6 - Johnny Yuma
7 - Michael vQ

Dave Dolan couldn't make it or we'd have had 8 ACR's at this event.

We'll have to get some pics.

Wait till you guys see Michael's garage!

Also, Bruce B, Kobi S and Carlos H all have wings and splitters. 

Dan  <2

PS  The "SIDEWINDERS" have been officially formed!

Quote from: ViperX on September 25, 2009, 06:16:09 PM

Also, Bruce B, Kobi S and Carlos H all have wings and splitters. 

Posers !!     >l      >w


Funny how I'll be the only ACR in the GREEN group !!!   Kinda like having brand new Ski equipment and can't even make it down the Bunny Slope    =16

I think an SSG viper with silver stripes is still top end faster than all those ACR machines (hee hee)  <u.  You guys drive safely!

We may do a run to Idyllwild if I can get enough interest on the 3rd.

Lance,

I can meet you guys at the Chevron gas station on Foothill it is right down the street from where I live.   

Quote from: redtanrt10 on September 25, 2009, 10:10:25 AM
Lance, all my commuting OC-Vegas frends tell me that the traffic is worse in the late morning, early afternoon departures.  The party crowd sleeps in and hits the road at the noon check-out time. Stay at the track!


Also, if you see this viper behind you, please give a point-by and move over!

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I agree.  If you leave early (10AM-noon), you will most likely hit the Vegas traffic in Baker on through Barstow.  I usually leave from Pahrump around 4 PM and it's smooth sailing at that time.

Brent

Quote from: Brent Kern on September 29, 2009, 09:57:38 AM
I agree.  If you leave early (10AM-noon), you will most likely hit the Vegas traffic in Baker on through Barstow.  I usually leave from Pahrump around 4 PM and it's smooth sailing at that time.

Brent

Yeah, I'd leave after 4pm too if I were driving back Sunday.  We'll be through running about that time on Sunday as well.

Dan

On Friday we will meet at 11:00 at the Chevron located at 12659 Foothill Blvd, Etiwanda, CA 91739
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12659+Foothill+Blvd,+Etiwanda,+CA+91739&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.724817,56.25&ie=UTF8&ll=34.107434,-117.528734&spn=0.008866,0.013733&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr

We should probably hit the road by 11:15.

We will stop in Barstow by the outlet center off Lenwood Rd for gas and eat at In&Out Burgers.
2821 Lenwood Rd. Barstow Ca  92311 
I figure we should be at In &  Out around 12:15 or so.   
We'll try to get out of there by 1:00.
From there it is 3 hours into Pahrump. 
This will get us into Pahrump shortly after 4:00 so we'll have just enough time to check in, get cleaned up, rest and head over to VonQuillich Manor

 >g
Weather out there looks great !
Low to mid 80's as the hi and low 50's for the lows.

Can you tell I'm getting excited  =5

Wouldn't be able to tell at all my man, but then again, it's hard not to be excited when you're driving the CHP ACR special edition. >s

Hey Guys,

Just got off the phone with Michael vQ.

We should get a visit from John Morris on Friday night at Michael's BBQ.  John is the track owner, racer and overall nice guy.

Also, Michael is stressing a bit about the BBQ right now as it's grown to what may be 50 attendees.  I mentioned that we'd be glad to help out, so we're looking for a few volunteers to help with the grilling, food prep, clean up, etc.  Cathy and I are in.  Any other volunteers, please let us know.

Dan  <2

Dan,

I spoke with Michael too and offered up my services, so feel free to put me down for all 3 and depending on the "etc" I might take one of those too =27

Quote from: PCH VIPER on September 30, 2009, 09:18:12 AM
On Friday we will meet at 11:00 at the Chevron located at 12659 Foothill Blvd, Etiwanda, CA 91739
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=12659+Foothill+Blvd,+Etiwanda,+CA+91739&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.724817,56.25&ie=UTF8&ll=34.107434,-117.528734&spn=0.008866,0.013733&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr

We should probably hit the road by 11:15.

We will stop in Barstow by the outlet center off Lenwood Rd for gas and eat at In&Out Burgers.
2821 Lenwood Rd. Barstow Ca  92311 
I figure we should be at In &  Out around 12:15 or so. 

We'll try to get out of there by 1:00.
From there it is 3 hours into Pahrump. 
This will get us into Pahrump shortly after 4:00 so we'll have just enough time to check in, get cleaned up, rest and head over to VonQuillich Manor

I'll be at the Chevron station at 11:00 for the caravan! ^2
I'll also help out with the BBQ.

Brent

Put me down for BBQ help; as long as the proper BBQ tools are provided  >w

Thanks for stepping up guys - knew you would.

Should be fun.

Dan

I'll bring my "work" clothes too !

PCH VIPER,

if the are any ssg vipers on the track let them pass you if you are going too slow!

okay, so where are the images?

not even a couple of super shots to post here?

Quote from: hemotox on October 01, 2009, 12:20:29 PM
PCH VIPER,

if the are any ssg vipers on the track let them pass you if you are going too slow!

Hey Doc,

We were waiting for you to show up so you could pass Lance, but after seeing him drive this weekend he could blow the doors off of your SSG and FGT  <D =15  >w Lance's new nickname is the "Flyin' Hawaiian Prince"

Don't fret about the pictures I know there are going to be a ton of them, hopefully up soon.

Did you take the rest of the gang out for a run?

Quote from: ViperX on August 18, 2009, 06:00:00 PM
Yes, come on out.

I'm going to guess that some guys will only run Saturday.

Just let me know for sure that you're coming.

Dan  <2

Hey Ice Man,

Me thinks you're going to have to revise your "guess" because I think most of us would have loved to stay another day to run a different configuration.  I think we all could have crashed at the Red Baron's Palatial Garage  >r  It's going to be hard going back to Willow Springs to hunt for shade after seeing the amenities at Spring Mountain. >w

Big thanks to you, Cathy, the Von Quilichs, Brent and all the other members for making this awesome event possible. >t

Arturo del Toro,

I love it,  The Flyin' Hawai'ian Prince,  FHP, sounds like a government agency!!!

Now lets not start with the hype about those funny cars (ACRs)  we all know they have a slower top end speed.  I am sure FHP would pass me, buy that would probably be when I was exiting the track!!!   >v

Remember, I put back together people who are not as skilled as the SC Viper Club on the track.  Tends to diminish the desire to push the envelope on speed.  Just the comfort of knowing the SRT 10 has a higher top end speed is enough to allow me to continue to hassle the Royalty!!!

Love it  FHP!!!

Arturo,

Missed the Saturday run, Raceyellow Richard got a group going on Sunday, OriginalRoot bagged on me Friday night so I went to the Mini Cooper Rally on Saturday AM when I found out abuot the Santa monica Mtns tragedy, still haunts me.....

Guess the numbers of club members that actually read the forum is not as large as we think?  Anyway, always up for a run, just need more than two vipers and it is a date.

First things first.............

A huge THANK YOU to Michael and Virginia for inviting the Sidewinders out to Spring Mountain !
Also a huge THANK YOU to the entire staff out at Spring Mountain for treating us as if we were members of this magnificent facility

Thank You Dan and Cathy for taking care of all the details which allows our club to participate in so many great events....this one was a BLAST !!!
(and Desert Rat and I didn't even get into any TROUBLE !!!)

I'm about 1/3 of my way through the 1000 plus pictures  that I came home with.  I will hopefully have them up on my site late tonight or tomorrow.  I'm trying hard to process pictures in between all the work that I need to catch up on.
As for the new ride....all I can say is      "GO GET ONE Banzai Ben"
What a joy this car is to drive !  I did not push the car very hard at all and was well within my comfort zone. This car is truly going to fly once I get comfortable with it.  I'm moving up to Advanced GREEN group next time !!

FHP

FHP,  if you paint it SSG you can be in the Green Club

Ok Lance, so are you looking to become the "Flyin Hawaiian"?

Iceman  <2

"Flyin' Hawai'ian Prince PCH VIPER"

You know if I had gone, I would have had the images up a long time ago!!!   <2 <2 <2

GREAT WEEKEND GUYS - EVERYONE HAD FUN AND EVERYONE DROVE THEIR CARS HOME!

If you're interested in checking out some of the pictures that Ryan from PhotoCross.net took at the track over the weekend, here's a link to his website:

Once again, Thank you to all who made our weekend an absolute blast !
I can hardly wait till next year !

I have pictures up on my site www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)

Here are some pictures from  Friday.

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We had 11 vipers meet up in Ontario which made for a nice Snake line on the 15 up to Barstow.

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We made a quick stop for lunch in Barstow and then hit the road for Pahrump

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As you can see, it was a looooong straight road. 

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But the scenery was truthfully really nice.

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Now this is a garage !!!!!!!

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The BBQ Boyz

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Pictures from Saturday.

We got up early and headed over to Spring Mountain.  This is a 5 Diamond resort for track guys.

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Lance - I never thought you could out-do yourself, but awesome pictures!  You really captured the event and the spirit of the group.

If you haven't already done so, please go to Lance's web site.  He has the 3 days in separate sections.  Unbelievable track pictures as well.

Thanks, as always for your dedication.

Dedication?? 

I think it's called  "ADDICTION" !!




Honestly, It's because of ALL the great people in the club.

Of all the pictures I took, this one is my favorite !

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Point-by Eddie !!

The Flyn' Hawaiian ... He's going to beat his own car!

Get out of the FHP's way!  Thanks for taking these wonderful pics Lance >s

I love the serious expression on Eddie's face, you know he means business. =15

"I love the serious expression on Eddie's face, you know he means business."

Fast Eddie almost looks like a cop in that picture!

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Lance and I will be autographing the December issue of Playgirl magazine for all those interested  >w >l ^8 =20.

Oh lord, Why did I let them take pictures???
What ever happened to "What happens in Pahrump stays in Pahrump"

Hey check out these cool pictures !  (trying my best to change the subject)

Just for you Hugh !

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FHP-PCH

Great images, who owned the orange coupe with the smashed driver's side window?

That is Fast Eddie's car.

We were on the 15 coming home and he was giving me and Art the point-by...but forgot his window was up !

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Seriously though, this was a scary thing to happen at 70 mph !
I've heard of it happening to a few other guys, but in those cases the cars were parked and the window just implodes.  It has to do with the window adjustment when the door gets closed and the glass moves up.  If it is not properly adjusted, i.e. goes up too much, it puts a lot of stress on the glass.  It essentially just explodes.

FHP-PCH VIPER

While you guys were hanging at Spring Mtn having a good old time, I was at the Mini Cooper Breakfast in Mailbu, OriginalRoot bagged me on the Pumpkin Run and so I just took the greenie to Malibu.  Woke the Cooper guys up big time!

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Quote from: PCH VIPER on October 06, 2009, 03:08:09 PM
That is Fast Eddie's car.

We were on the 15 coming home and he was giving me and Art the point-by...but forgot his window was up !

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Seriously though, this was a scary thing to happen at 70 mph !
I've heard of it happening to a few other guys, but in those cases the cars were parked and the window just implodes.  It has to do with the window adjustment when the door gets closed and the glass moves up.  If it is not properly adjusted, i.e. goes up too much, it puts a lot of stress on the glass.  It essentially just explodes.

Incroyable, Edwardo!  Man that must have shaken you a little, hope you had sun glasses on!  Now I imagine after seeing this, one wonders if they are next.  Scary!  Any dealer information on how this happens or how to look for signs one may be pending a window disaster ???  Is it heat or cold oustside temperature related??

Here is a thread on Viper Alley about the implosion, seems to be a rare and isolated event, lots of theories, nothing concrete,  Should be under warranty.  Although with that fact, does not lessen the danger and worry about it happening.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/619481-imploding-windows-2.html

Did you guys see the bicycle race on your way from Pahrump to Baker?  Every few miles I would pass a minivan with a banner on it stating something like "CAUTION; BICYCLE AHEAD" and "Frigate Bird".  I was trying to figure out what these people were doing out in the middle of nowhere pushing pedals.  I finally found some links.  These people are amazing.  Check this out!  

I pushed my pedal about 250 miles over the two day weekend, yet these people pushed their pedals a full 508 miles; and they did it on BICYCLES!  Now I'm feeling like a sloth.

The fastest person finished the race in 29 hours, 10 minutes and was racing SOLO!  Well... I guess that's only 17MPH, so maybe I don't feel so bad after all; at least I know our Vipers can beat them :).

I was up for over 40 hours the two days before Friday prepping my car and I thought I was nuts; many of these people were PEDALING for over 40 hours; through the desert!

http://www.the508.com (http://www.the508.com)
http://www.the508.com/2009web/index.html (http://www.the508.com/2009web/index.html)
http://dbase.adventurecorps.com/results508.php?bib=&lastName=&gender=&ageGroup=&country=&state=&veteran=&division=&fcr=Go&last=50 (http://dbase.adventurecorps.com/results508.php?bib=&lastName=&gender=&ageGroup=&country=&state=&veteran=&division=&fcr=Go&last=50)

Wow great event!

(note to self....get job with weekend off!)

Hey Ken,
Did you leave on Sunday too? or were there still guys riding bikes on Monday ?

We passed a bunch of them and I thought to myself...These guys are NUTS !

Michael VQ, thanks for setting this up it was a really great time!!!

Lance,  Great pictures!!!  Good to hear what happened to Eddie, I saw this last night and said WTF, glad it was not vandalism or an attempted car jacking.

Hi Everyone! 

Virginia and I have had an incredibly hectic week after everyone left, that's why I'm posting this a week late.

We had a BLAST!!  It was a 10 on a scale of 10.  I am proud to be a member of the Sidewinders and look forward to many more track events.  For sure, we will organize another event at Spring Mountain!!  We appreciate everyone coming here and enjoying the track.  Thanks for the kind comments!

Lance takes incredible pics!  I am going to write an article for the SoCal magazine and the Viper Magazine as well.  I would like this opportunity to thank Dan and Cathy who were a big help in getting everyone organized.  Without them, this event wouldn't have happened on the number of participants.

Lindsey is our membership director and wants to send everyone who drove their cars at the track a thank you.  Please send me your email addresses and I will forward them to her.  [email protected]  The staff at the track was very pleased and impressed with the way we drove our cars!!  She would like to send all of you a "Thank You" email, so if you want, send me your email addresses and I'll forward it to her.  [email protected] 

Last Wednesday, we drove our Venom Red/Silver Coupe in the first Barrett-Jackson exotic car parade on the Las Vegas Strip.  Only 50 cars were permitted and I'm proud to report that we had 10 Vipers proudly driven in the parade.  Thousands of people took pictures as we drove by.

That's all for now...

Since you asked....I'll gladly give Lindsey my e-mail address !!!   >g

And now I won't get busted for it !  >l

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Secret viper spy photos have just revealed an interesting trend in the Pahrump Snake Boys after the last weekend of racing.  Several vipers have undergone a snake skin green changes and highlighting, which I must say looks awesome!  Something good always come out of hanging with the FHP

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Wow !
I like the SSG stripe on my car !!!

If I didn't already buy all these White/Black/Red shirts, I'd consider going Green!

Quote from: PCH VIPER on October 06, 2009, 09:49:00 PM
Hey Ken,
Did you leave on Sunday too? or were there still guys riding bikes on Monday ?

We passed a bunch of them and I thought to myself...These guys are NUTS !

Yep; I left Sunday after the last (4th) run (plus about an hour of de-taping my car!).  They were still peddling away.... 

[I only made it to Palmdale before I had to hit a hotel; I was too tired to go all the home to Goleta (Santa Barbara).]

FHP-PCH-VIPER

couple more shots of your ACR going green, I think the pink viper with green stripe is you for sure!

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