SCDA HPDE Schedule
Apr 15, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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RedSkunk, we may have picked up a couple of guys at Lime Rock today who are very interested in Monticello on May 17th.
Sounds like we're pretty much there then.
Apr 16, 2010 | 05:11 AM
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RedSkunk,
Apr 16, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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So it is Watkins Glen next on my agenda with SCDA April 26-27. Only 2.5 hours track time on the classic 3.5 miles course. Anyone else going?
Apr 17, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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Be there April 30th/May1st....with TM's.
Open track baby.....
You and VV should come sometime and get checked out for Open Track..
Hey Slinger, what pressures do you run with these Nitto's? Hoosiers were easy - target was 40psi hot.
Apr 17, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Slinger hasn't run his Nitto's yet but I ran mine @ 34 cold and they got to 42-43.5 on a day where the temps were in the 50's. Those pressures are without the brick strapped to the tires.
Apr 17, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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. Those pressures are without the brick strapped to the tires.
Apr 17, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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He put those bricks on my tires ...
Apr 17, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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I've emailed Nitto to see what they say about pressures...
Apr 17, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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While you're at it see what they have to say about bricks.
Apr 17, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Prolly that you should avoid them..
Or you'll need new tires which then can then provide...
Apr 17, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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I'll probably need new ones after Monticello anyway...Have fun at WGI and VIR and please post what Nitto recommends. This R-comp thing is new to me, but the tires felt good at those pressures.
Apr 18, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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S-driver,it would be great to know the targeted hot temps for the NT-01. Lets see what what they have to say.
Apr 18, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Bump,
Apr 19, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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I emailed schao last night and it doesn't look good for either SCDA or TM's...apparently a problem has appeared with the diff in the race car. He may not make either of the events if not rectified soon..
No word from Nitto yet...
Apr 20, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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Looks like Schao is not able to make it. If no Minis show up, I guess I will have to hang around with the Miatas again.
Apr 20, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Look at this way.....
There will be at least
some cars that you'll be able to pull on the back straight!
Apr 20, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Apr 21, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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I hope to be able to beat the Honda Fit or Smart car down the back straight.
Looks like it is going to rain Monday and Tuesday next week at WGI. I may not even bring my r-comps. I will figure it out on Sunday.
Apr 25, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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I am on my way out to WGI for two days of rain soaked fun. I hope to be able to see some Minis out there.
Apr 25, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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A wet day at the track beats a sunny day at work, right? Have fun and stay safe.
Apr 25, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Good luck Carver! Have some fun and be safe...
Apr 25, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Thanks guys. Have my wet tires this time. Left the r-comps at home.
Apr 25, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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No....looks like I should call them.
Apr 26, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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Ian told me we just made 10 Minis for MPG club track day at Monticello, May 17.
Apr 26, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Did the track finish the "safety improvements" at the Glen yet? Just wondering....
You and VV should come sometime and get checked out for Open Track..
Or you'll need new tires which then can then provide...
I'll probably need new ones after Monticello anyway...Have fun at WGI and VIR and please post what Nitto recommends. This R-comp thing is new to me, but the tires felt good at those pressures.
