Messages

Your prediction about Sunday looks right on, now only a 10% chance of rain on Sunday.  Man I wish I could join you guys!  If I had a way to get my track wheels there, I would try to join you.  I'll keep an eye on your upcoming events, hopefully I'll join you guys for one.  I will be tracking my Camaro at Buttonwillow on 4/19-4/20 and Willow Springs 5/24-5/25, hopefully I'll see you guys out there.

Todd

Todd,  Sorry to hear you can't make it.  willow does drain very well, just a couple of possible spots where there is light gravel run-off.  I don't think you could find "dirt" at willow!

Bumbed about the rain!

I was going to head up Friday night to a hotel then get there early am

I'm going to watch the weather and probably best case leave Saturday am from Dana Point and get there late morning.

Sunday should be good and there are 5 sessions.  Unless the storm just sits over us, then Plan B is to leave Saturday afternoon and get up there before sundown

As Ben mentioned, rain has a funny way of missing Willow, who knows Saturday may work out and I have a feeling Sunday will be great

Look for the new and improved "VPR TOWR"

Hi all,

Weather forecast is looking bad, I don't think I can make it after all.  To compound things, my friends Gary and JJ were going to haul my track wheels and slicks but they're not attending either.

I won't track my Viper in the rain.  100% chance of rain Friday which means the run off areas adjacent to the track will be muddy; 60% chance of rain Saturday, 20% chance Sunday.  At some tracks, muddy run off means increased chance of rollovers.

Curious where others stand.

Thanks,

Todd

I have fire extinguishers and mounts for all generation Vipers if anyone needs one you can contact me or follow the link:http://speedtactics.com/dodge_viper_feb_0310.php
If you want I can bring it to the track for you. It takes only a few mins to install.
Hirk

Scott, I'm interested and another Gen V owner, Gary C, may also be.  My guess is that we would both take you up on your offer for help to install.  The vid looks clean, have you test fit it in a Gen V Viper?  Does it directly bolt in?


Do you know if a black bracket / black extinguisher is in stock?


Thanks


Todd

Hi all,


I ran Willow Springs in the Camaro last weekend.  What a blast!  Love this track, very wide and easy to learn.  My Camaro has the honor of familiarizing me with a new track before I take the Viper.  I ran a best of 1:33.778 in the Camaro.


The track strikes me as easy on brakes, very hard on tires.  I went to cord on my Nitto NT-01s, this was on their 4th track day.  So make sure you have plenty of tread.  I drive pretty hard and the Camaro has a big wing, both of which probably contributed to the wear.


I'm in for dinner Saturday too.  I'll be driving up Friday eve and departing Sunday eve.


Todd

HEY that's my BD! If the supercharger is installed on the C7... I might make this one! It'd be a great way to test the new system...  8)

And to finally get to meet Venom V... Hi ya Todd!  from Viper Girl on VOA..

Hey Viper Girl, So now I know why you nearly bought a Gen V, but were suddenly quiet on the subject.  You turned to the dark side and bought a C7, LOL.  All kidding aside, nice machine!  Looking forward to seeing it one day with that supercharger.

I've got a mission for you - as you know, Brad just bought his TA.  I met him at the NorCal Christmas Party, and he was excited about getting it to the track.  Give him a nudge to join us, will you?  I only had 1,300 miles on my Viper before I took it to Thunderhill and beat on it hard.  It can take all he can dish out  8)

Todd

Todd,
Big Willow is fun for sure. Look forward to seeing you out there! 

Hi Todd,
That is GREAT !  Look forward to seeing you out there.   Hopefully we get a bunch more Viper Guys out there for this.

Lance

Hey what's up Lance and Scott?  Man, I'll never forget the party you guys threw in Santa Barbara.  My daughter wants to go to the next one, but my lady May is next in line, LOL. 


I'm working on a few more of my friends.  Lee from San Luis Obispo will be there in his black Gen III, in addition to Gary from San Jose in his Gen V and maybe my friend Mike in his 458. 


You guys have a good sized group of track rats down there, hoping to stir some of that up in NorCal. 


-Todd (changed my user name to VENOM V, just like on the other forums)

Hi guys,

I'll be tracking my Viper both days, and will likely bring another Gen V Viper friend with me, possibly with a couple of Ferrari owners as well.  It will be my first time on Big Willow, so I'll try to take it slow.  Should be fun!

Todd from NorCal

Thanks Glenn, are the planned events listed somewhere?  I'd like to get a few on calendar and plan ahead.

Thanks again Jonathan for your instruction, man that really helped!

I just discovered this forum, you guys are damned lucky to have a sizable group of Viper track rats.  We need something like this up north.  A couple of the guys track, but not as many as back in the day, from what I've heard.

Merry Christmas guys

Todd
2013 Viper GTS, Track Pack