SCDA HPDE Schedule
#51
04-05-2010, 03:50 PM
Had fun last year with them hanging out with Garylimey and Fasttruck22. Very laid back outfit...would almost make SCDA look strict! Lot's of fast ex-pro cars there but there was also a Cooper running around out there all by his lonesome, having a ball. Everyone is super considerate out on track which is to be expected at that level...
You can even order your lunch from a menu if desired. Was $10 last time..
You can even order your lunch from a menu if desired. Was $10 last time..
Gary
#52
04-05-2010, 07:26 PM
Hah! I was two bays away from you then......I had that Dark Silver/White MINI that was parked just outside the fence on the first day, but I ran a 1/2 day the second day. I remember three 962's.......the Bridgestone, Jagermiester, and that Group C car.
You certainly were having a good time!
#53
04-05-2010, 07:47 PM
In response to post #50, it doesn't look good for WGI this season, unless I do the PDA event October 1-3rd to celebrate my birthday. That means not doing Monticello on October 4th, though. In response to posts #51 and #52, it really is a small MINI world out there in HDPE land.
Last edited by veggivet; 04-05-2010 at 07:52 PM.
#54
04-06-2010, 02:27 AM
Hah! I was two bays away from you then......I had that Dark Silver/White MINI that was parked just outside the fence on the first day, but I ran a 1/2 day the second day. I remember three 962's.......the Bridgestone, Jagermiester, and that Group C car.
You certainly were having a good time!
You certainly were having a good time!
#55
04-06-2010, 05:08 PM
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#64
04-12-2010, 02:55 PM
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#69
04-12-2010, 06:40 PM
No wonder they were running from us. We had all that brake dust on our official salesman/tire changing uniforms.
Actually only VV was on NT01. I ran all 4 sessions on streets.
I think we saw your neighbor and his Mini munching Evo monster, but we did not speak to him much.
Total, only 4 Minis at LRP.
Actually only VV was on NT01. I ran all 4 sessions on streets.
I think we saw your neighbor and his Mini munching Evo monster, but we did not speak to him much.
Total, only 4 Minis at LRP.
#70
04-12-2010, 06:49 PM
However, there was the unusual share of bad flagging and hyped up rusty drivers with lots of aggression and their big HP cars.
#71
04-12-2010, 06:57 PM
What do you mean bad flagging? Was there supposed to be a flag after a two car accident (just after the lefthander) that left one car + debris on the track? I guess we were just supposed to go on the grass to get around him next time round. 
S-Driver, I don't have to tell you the difference R comps make...I used Halifax Harry's old set that had only a couple of sessions on them. It feels so nice to go into the downhill turn without any brakes and come out about 5 mph faster than you did on street tires. Carver's driving skills appeared in the afternoon, and in combination with my scrubbing most of the tread off my left front tire, he was faster than I was. That's before he installs his new springs, BBK, and mounts his R comps.
S-Driver, I don't have to tell you the difference R comps make...I used Halifax Harry's old set that had only a couple of sessions on them. It feels so nice to go into the downhill turn without any brakes and come out about 5 mph faster than you did on street tires. Carver's driving skills appeared in the afternoon, and in combination with my scrubbing most of the tread off my left front tire, he was faster than I was. That's before he installs his new springs, BBK, and mounts his R comps.
#72
04-12-2010, 07:07 PM
What do you mean bad flagging? Was there supposed to be a flag after a two car accident (just after the lefthander) that left one car + debris on the track? I guess we were just supposed to go on the grass to get around him next time round.
S-Driver, I don't have to tell you the difference R comps make...I used Halifax Harry's old set that had only a couple of sessions on them. It feels so nice to go into the downhill turn without any brakes and come out about 5 mph faster than you did on street tires. Carver's driving skills appeared in the afternoon, and in combination with my scrubbing most of the tread off my left front tire, he was faster than I was. That's before he installs his new springs, BBK, and mounts his R comps.
S-Driver, I don't have to tell you the difference R comps make...I used Halifax Harry's old set that had only a couple of sessions on them. It feels so nice to go into the downhill turn without any brakes and come out about 5 mph faster than you did on street tires. Carver's driving skills appeared in the afternoon, and in combination with my scrubbing most of the tread off my left front tire, he was faster than I was. That's before he installs his new springs, BBK, and mounts his R comps.
VV, I think you are in line for another set of NT01s. This feels like it is getting pretty expensive...
#74
04-13-2010, 03:18 AM
To be fair, I'm on a used set, from Halifax Harry. I'll be curious to see how many days Slinger is able to get out of his brand new set. I can definitely do Monticello with this set...mounting the more worn ones on the rear. Monticello has more than one lefthander, so the fronts should wear a little more evenly than at Lime Rock. I really liked the feel and communication of the tire, not to mention the vast increase in grip. As far as cost, I knew going into the change to R comps that a new set would be needed before the end of this season. Now I just hope it's only just one new set and not two. Either way, it's only $$$, and my dad taught me never to skimp on tires. I posted a picture in the Tires, Wheels and Brakes section that really shows the clearance around the caliper.