This is with SCDA and it runs from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm. I think Veggivet and I are confirmed going. Any one else want to go and have some track fun with us?

 

Don't forget Laura will be there, the 'novice' who got bumped to intermediate and signed off to drive solo on her first track day. This'll be my last track day this season and it's been a great one. Will definitely lighten up in the wheel department before next season along with R comps. Maybe, just maybe, I'll be able to keep up with you then.

 

Yes, Ms 130. She told me when she was leaving that she was not sure till she checked her busy social schedule. Would be great to have her there for sure.

Wondering if GKP can make it.

 

She told me she was signed off solo and had already registered...hmmm. 130 on the front straight with an intake/exhaust and no pulley?

 

Holy smokes!! This is an R53?

 

An R53 with only an intake and an exhaust. With two people in the car and in 6 th gear.

Veggivet and I were a little more than surprised. Especially from an AutoXer with little track exp.

S-Driver, are you coming to LRP Oct 31?

 

All,

SCDA just sent out an e-mail changing the track time from the morning to the afternoon. The correct time is 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Hope we can get a few more Minis the go. It would be fun.

 

Thanks for the heads up. Now I can sleep a little later that morning.

 

And I thought you never sleep.

Bring your sandwich or you have to brave track chili...

 

No Lime Rock chili in this belly, otherwise there might be some debris on track after lunch.

 

I am connecting with my friend who lives in Lakeville, CT. The race car driver, skippy instructor etc. Perhaps I can catch lunch with him. You can join us if you wake up on time.

 

I can't run because I didn't get signed off. But if my son goes I may show up to take video. Maybe I can get Veggievet and slinger688 dueling.

 

Video of us doing lead/follow would be great! Don't worry, Slinger, I'll be there in plenty of time. I won't pull a Halifax Harry! Last week they had cars in reverse direction at Lime Rock. The video was freaky weird to watch.

 

GKP, If you are interested in running Oct 31, call Ian and see if he can give you a one time solo upgrade.

Also, LRP is Veggievet's home track. And he has lots more HP (about 35 hp more) than me, a whole bunch more suspension (negative camber) and brakes (mine is stock versus his is Brembo). This duel may be a real short one.

Regardless, it would be real fun hanging out with you and your son again.

PS: Sometimes, Ian lets us drive others around if Veggievet asks.

 

Ian would probably sign you off if you have enough track experience. If not for some reason, he would definitely allow us to take passengers. Despite the mods on my car, Slinger is almost always faster than I am due to his superior driving skills. I also think he adds liquid steroids to his gas right before the runs, and adds water to mine.

 

There are a few choices of reasons when I am be faster

1. Veggievet let me
2. Its the rear head rests (I took them off and its good for two pounds)
3. Is the liquid stuff I put in the gas tank (not gasoline)
4. Its the foil in the engine compartment
5. Its the stuff I put in Veggievets gas tank (not gasoline)
6. Its all about tire pressure
7. Just got lucky

 

And, if I remember, at Monticello you left the bolts loose when you helped Veggievet change his wheels. Talk about negative camber!

If i go, I'll throw in my helmet. Now that it has moved 1:00 to 5:00 it may be a problem for my son since it is Halloween. We'll see.

 

That would be a good example for number 8.

Glad you noticed. VV did not since he was supervising from afar...

 

I'll have to review the video caught on my stealth mounted wheel well camera. I think the fact that your wheels weigh about 30% of what mine do should have made your top 10 list. That'll change next season, for sure. How come when I checked my torques at Watkins Glen they were at 19 instead of 91?

 

I take it back, even though you were out cleaning the other Mini's windshield, you were still keeping an eye on my tire changing job.



OK.

9. I put bricks in VV tires.

 

That explains the speed dependent clunking noises...

 

That really explains a lot.

GKP, sorry the official word is no ride a longs in SCDA.

 

Not driving in the event but I think I'll come to hang out tho...

I'm doing the EMRA TT on the 24th @ LRP, weather permitting.

130mph, 6th gear on the front straight seems a bit optimistic IMO, but who am I to say. I hit about 114ish coming to the 4 marker, in 5th gear. And I regularly do 103's and have been in the 102's a year ago at this event.

 

It'll be good to see you S-Driver. COuld I hire you to watch my car between runs and prevent Slinger from adding anything to my gas tank?

 

It'll be good to see you S-Driver without having to point you by. Could I hire you to watch my car between runs to make sure Slinger doesn't add anything to my gas tank? By the way, did you know that SCDA has added another Lime Rock date for November 7th. I'll be there unless it's snowing.