Hey Gang,
I thought it might be fun to get a little practice in before Viper days comes to Buttonwillow in February.
Speed Ventures is scheduled to be at Willow Springs the last weekend of January 2008.
I ran with this group at Ontario Motor Speedway a couple of weekends ago and found them to be a good group.
Passengers are allowed and prices were very reasonable.
Cathy and I plan to attend. Anyone else interested?
For more info see their website at: www.speedventures.com
Hope to some of you there.
Dan <u
Hey Dan,
Their web site says Jan 5&6 and on the Streets of Willow>1
OGO will probably be there >2
OGO O O O
Big track is 26th and 27th of January.
Hopefully I'll be able to get out there to at least watch.
http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx (http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx)
OGO,
They just added the big track to their website at my request.
Woodhouse is having a sale on poly motor mounts - just $199 for the holidays - so I have a set coming for the GTS.
Don't care to drive "The Streets" in a Viper.
Hope to see you, Lance and some others there too.
Dan 8)
I'll come up Sat AM for sure >2 don't know yet about staying overnight.
OGO O O O
Cool,
I just ordered some "speed bleeders" for the GTS. These look like they could be extremely useful when bleeding the brakes, specially at the track. They use an internal check valve and allow one person brake bleeding!!!
Dan <u
I may go to watch, can't bear the thought of ruining the new paint job ;)
Quote from: ViperX on December 14, 2007, 03:07:12 PM
Cool,
I just ordered some "speed bleeders" for the GTS. These look like they could be extremely useful when bleeding the brakes, specially at the track. They use and internal check valve and allow one person brake bleeding!!!
Dan <u
Let us know how it works, and where to get it.
I've got to find some time to do the prep work on mine...anti-toe brackets, PS pulley >2
Hey Irfan, when will your baby be done ?
David Green recommended the speed bleeders to me last year and I'm just now getting around to doing them.
I'll let you know what I think of them.
I boiled my brake fluid at Buttonwillow a few weekends ago ( I should have changed it before I went but didnt'). The speed bleeders should make bleeding the brakes it easier and quicker - maybe I'll do it next time!
I'm also considering a front brake cooling duct kit from Parts Rack - which should help on hot days.
Dan
Comp Cpe-Comp Cpe >1 ^8 ^8 ^8 >1
OGO O O O <2
150 - 175K, 150 - 175K
:24's - 24's that would be SMOKING >4 >2 <u
For you non track people it means running Willow Springs in 1:24 minutes >2 >2 >2
My best is a 1:34:22 ( in a 300 rwhp Mustang) >2 >2
OGO O O O <2
ACR! ACR!! ACR!!!
100k-105k
26's? 27's?
1000 lbs+ of downforce @ 150 mph! >2 >2
Turn 8 & turn 9 : Flying ;D ;D
Phil
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Phil
That Darth Vader edition would (http://forums.viperclub.org/images/smilies/buttkick.gif)
Go for it ^2
Kala,
In process of putting the deal together!
License plate will say:
ACR DVE
Phil
Black SRTC's look sooooooo mean. 8)
Dan, hope you and Cathy had a great holiday season. I'm plannng on going the Saturday, unfortunatley on a flight to Houston that Sunday. Did Santa get you a 2-3 cars trailer?? If so, can you take my car?? Got an new '08 hood, and new bumper (so I can do the stripes correctly). Should be done next week. Heading to Detroit next weekend so I can't go to B-willow. See you on the 19th at PAG, or see you guys the night of the 26th @ Willow. Mike
Hey Mike,
I remeber those days ..... flying all over like a madman. Glad you can make Saturday - turn out should be light with plenty of track time.
We'll be at Barrett Jackon on the 18, 19 & 20th.
See you at Willow Springs.
Dan
Got registered today for Saturday. Gald to hear it won't be too crowded. What's the name of the hotel again? Have fun @ BJ
Mike
This is where we usually stay when driving Willow Springs:
HOTEL INFORMATION
Best Western Antelope Valley Inn - WSRaceway rate $79 per night (other rates begin at $109) Tell them you're driving WS to get this deal.
44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534-4412
Phone: 661-948-4651 - tell them you're going to Willow Springs Raceway
Included in rate, raceway guests receive:
Free buffet breakfast
Two free happy-hour drinks
See you there.
Dan
Hi Dan and Cathy, How many people are going to Willow Springs next weekend? We will try and make it as we had fun the last time with you and Cathy. I won't be bringing the viper but love to watch and will bring my movie camera and stop watch if I come. <m <m <m ^5
Lance, Eddie and Noel will be driving out for the day to see how the Big Boy's play.
Steve and Carol,
Not sure who's coming yet. Likely Mike Buckingham (above) will be there in his red w/ white SRTC will be there. David Green (black SRT-10) may drive. Rev (Mike Burgoyne - red SRT-10) is planning to come.
A friend of mine with a highly modded Mustang Shelby GT 500 is planning to drive plus some others who arent' driving.
Let's hope for good weather.
See you there.
Dan <2
I will probably go Saturday. Looks like about 35 cars.
Dan, what run group are you guys in?
Ben
I registered for Saturday in the black run group. Last I checked there were 52 cars signed up for Sat. but only 3 Vipers.
See you guys there.
Ben
Hey Ben,
I think I'm in the Blue group. I didn't want to be in the first group out - too cold at Willow in January, early AM.
Let's hope that the weather changes. Looks like rain right now. Rain and slicks don't go well together.
If it rains, I'll likely not run and try to get into the Nasa Event coming up in early Feb.
Dan <2
Dan, is this event rain or shine? This morning's weather continues to show rain/snow Mike
Hey Mike, Ben, David, Steve, Eddie, Art and others that may be planning on attending.
Yes, the event is run rain of shine.
I cancelled Monday as I cannot see trying to drive in 40 degrees and rain with shaved tires or slicks. Tires won't get warm and the track will be very slippery. All in all it could make for a cold, wet, nasty day - never mind the potential for going off track. I really wanted to run this one as Viper Days is coming and I need the practice. Also, I am having Terry Rossi do a track alighnment on my GTS this week including corner weight, camber and toe adjustments.
If you are running street tires, you could be OK, just be careful.
I did find another event held at WS on Feb 9 & 10 by NASA that I just signed up for. This is the one that Manny, Jonathan, John Dearing and other Vipers race in - so we could watch them race. They also have time trials and a HPDE driving sessions for us. Pricing is very reasonalbe and instructors are available. I posted it in the track section.
Let's hope for better weather in the future.
Dan
PS For those of you going to Viper Days, you need to sign up now as the host hotel is getting low on rooms.