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Chip Herr will not be driving for STaSIS this year. He is entered in a Mazda 6 driving for Tindol - CBS4 2008-02-26 16:54:19 (218 views) StaSIS isnt running in WCTC? - Steve S 2008-02-27 08:42:51 (188 views) Doubt that's the case... - Z-Tuned2 2008-02-27 18:02:12 (133 views) Jared posted pics of an R8 at STaSIS recently.... and the new TT and S5. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-27 18:35:18 (189 views) It could very well mean they're developing tuner parts for their dealers too. I guess we'll know - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 19:56:34 (117 views) I put money on that it's R&D for tuner parts for their dealers only. they should put that money - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-28 07:21:05 (110 views) We shall see... - Z-Tuned2 2008-02-28 13:07:45 (103 views) maybe Champion will step in, esp. if they don't run the R10 for the whole season. - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 12:23:10 (83 views) Probably more of a business decision... focus on making more, rather than racing. - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-27 12:00:35 (90 views) I emailed Jason..no response yet - Steve S 2008-02-27 15:11:43 (67 views) He's too busy working on the R8.. For Pobst/Galati reunion...:) - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 06:09:39 (75 views) If that dream comes true...then I will have to have them name the car after me...LOL - Rakete 2008-02-28 13:35:18 (71 views) I hope they stay in racing. Their "tuner" packages for Audis are really nice and a good value. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-27 12:11:10 (76 views) i'm available if stasis needs me....8^) - Press 2008-02-26 19:20:39 (97 views) You can basically guarantee yourself a ride... if you come up with enought money! - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-27 08:52:04 (91 views) How much is enough? <In my tingling world of fantasy> I sent them an email - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 12:21:03 (112 views) Average of a quality WC car ride is about $16-20K per race. - Mike S 2008-02-27 20:33:04 (85 views) <Cough, choke> Good God, my wife had a tough time parting with the $600 for my Fontana - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 06:13:08 (99 views) LOL! : ) Yah, a DP car costs about $80K per race, a Speed GT car $40K, GA Car $40-60K, IRL.... - Mike S 2008-02-28 20:36:09 (106 views) That's what home equity loans are all about! - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-29 11:19:27 (78 views) Uhmmm, back burner. Wayyyyyyyyy back! :) - jbchinoca 2008-02-29 05:37:19 (73 views) Oh, and that's before insurance, crash damage, travel costs, etc. Race cars cost TONS to operate. - Mike S 2008-03-01 13:05:50 (62 views) Even the so-called "amateurs" that win at the SCCA runoffs clearly spend big bucks. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-03-03 05:57:52 (77 views) yeah, no sucha thing as cheap racing anymore. We paid a $50 entry, which included insurance, - jbchinoca 2008-03-01 13:13:48 (84 views) Even Koni ST and WCTC entries are all over $1K per race, now. Hard cards are $300-700 per series - Mike S 2008-03-01 20:43:30 (74 views) WCTC entry fee is $2400/race $2700 if you're late - Eric Fletcher 2008-03-01 22:35:13 (64 views) Yep. Over $1000. And for that fee, you get, terrible stewardship who let people drive like - Mike S 2008-03-02 09:59:04 (94 views) Kinda like the attrocicity with Mika Salo, even saying on-air that he "took him out on purpose." - jbchinoca 2008-03-02 10:53:46 (71 views) You mean adding new dealers, or switching alliances? I'll put $10 toward your ride! - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-27 12:40:09 (99 views) OK, new campaign, "Get JB into a Stasis ride fund" :) - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 12:45:11 (82 views) Just $19,990 to go! - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-28 06:54:52 (76 views) A mere pittance. :) - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 07:24:52 (73 views) jailbait? - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-27 18:34:03 (97 views) Hey, this isn't AWOT, lol :) - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 06:14:59 (73 views) Old news, actually. Chip signed with Tindol in early January. STaSIS is apparently not running in WC - Mike S 2008-02-26 18:03:44 (193 views) That sucks. They were the the only reason I watched WC Touring. - jbchinoca 2008-02-26 19:52:00 (83 views) not old news here. can't blame him, though. sounds as if he was being paid with STaSIS parts. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-26 19:14:11 (187 views) Everything is wrong with WCTC when you are in the series. Terrible stewardship, no organization, - Mike S 2008-02-27 20:36:53 (125 views) what can be done to better the series? hopefully it doesn't fall apart. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-28 07:17:52 (105 views)
Gotta love Boyd Coddington... - John Stahmann 2008-02-26 09:08:24 (183 views) Well, he doesn't have to worry about that now as he has passed. - SAC-CA-GTI 2008-02-27 09:57:33 (71 views) Wow. Out of nowhere on that one. - pattycakes® iRacist 2008-02-27 14:29:25 (53 views) Wow, what a shock. I was never a big fan of his work but got to meet... - caitov 2008-02-27 12:24:24 (83 views) That is a shock.....he was pretty young. - Rakete 2008-02-27 11:33:14 (68 views) No You Don't - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-27 05:13:16 (56 views) not a fan. Chip Foose does better work. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-26 19:18:00 (63 views) 2nd. - S4 in Margaritaville 2008-03-04 18:17:34 (39 views) I like Chip's work too, but this is one of the nicest hot-rods ever built... - snoogins 2008-02-26 23:50:17 (108 views) Thom Taylor was the designer not Boyd. - FrankS 2008-02-27 13:42:05 (67 views) But Boyd brought it to life... - snoogins 2008-02-27 23:37:52 (67 views) What a mess...that is way better than when McNish and Dario got stuck - Rakete 2008-02-26 09:51:00 (106 views)
So the Lime Rock NEQ event is only going to be one day...anymore info? - gh0st 2008-02-26 06:52:16 (98 views) I'm not gonna make the NEQ event there this year. - CP 2008-02-27 07:09:59 (87 views) How about may 10th? - Mr. Mom 2008-02-29 05:21:46 (67 views) Wait listed until March 10th. - CP 2008-02-29 05:42:14 (71 views) Again, switch chapters - Mr. Mom 2008-02-29 10:52:30 (79 views) Here's another thought: My Miata is not welcome at the Patroon events. - 4Driver4 2008-03-01 09:27:21 (73 views) Ouch, that sucks - Mr. Mom 2008-03-03 07:01:37 (63 views) Suburban? - 4Driver4 2008-03-03 08:36:22 (62 views) I run my A4 Avant daily driver - Mr. Mom 2008-03-03 17:28:55 (65 views) Absolutely. I had a student at NHIS last Fall in a Chevy Impala rental car. - 4Driver4 2008-03-04 16:23:43 (76 views) IMO any track time is better than no track time. - Mr. Mom 2008-03-05 06:11:43 (57 views) I really these new local tracks really pan out, so I can take my business elsewhere - ny bruin 2008-02-26 09:23:12 (86 views) Emailed NEQ president in this regard: no reply - Mr. Mom 2008-02-26 08:06:17 (88 views) No real info yet. Copied from the NEQ website: - 4Driver4 2008-02-26 07:54:26 (87 views) The paving schedule is what caused this. - Carson@RiversideAudi 2008-02-26 07:53:14 (92 views) any news on the track in Joisey? - Mr. Mom 2008-02-27 11:53:40 (64 views) they have a date there! - JeffW 2008-02-27 18:17:51 (77 views) Interesting as it's not on the tracks website - Mr. Mom 2008-02-28 09:19:58 (73 views) I'll keep you posted Peter, ACNA national just approved our funding and provided proof of insurance - GTIVR62801 2008-03-03 18:41:34 (61 views) Nice, thanks... - Mr. Mom 2008-03-04 09:02:39 (54 views) Thanks. I have a feeling I'll be going too - gh0st 2008-02-27 09:47:10 (66 views) They are paving in April? - Mr. Mom 2008-02-26 13:37:44 (76 views) no, they're paving in june - JeffW 2008-02-26 18:44:30 (80 views) that should equate to very little track time - Mr. Mom 2008-02-27 06:43:10 (79 views) assuming they don't reduce the # of students (by half) - JeffW 2008-02-27 06:48:54 (79 views) I sure hope so. as it should cost 1/2 or is that expecting too much? - Mr. Mom 2008-02-27 11:52:32 (72 views) Same cost, or higher. - CP 2008-02-28 06:44:38 (77 views) Agree - Mr. Mom 2008-02-28 09:20:58 (67 views)
Driver interviews during NASCAR rain delay demonstrate the success of the series. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-26 06:03:09 (126 views) I'd like to thank SO-NO-KO FUEL for sponsoring this thread! - TGK 2008-02-27 13:12:53 (53 views) That is really how they pronounce it down here in the South..... - Rakete 2008-02-27 13:26:07 (54 views) I lol'd when they came back after a commerial to see DW and Hammond wearing - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 06:18:31 (63 views) I do like the part where they have a car cut open or on its side..and they point - Rakete 2008-02-27 12:38:40 (53 views) ALMS does the same thing....they always have cute interviews. The drivers - Rakete 2008-02-26 11:22:03 (72 views) Agree. I sure wish they would capitalize on it more during commercials though. I think - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 06:15:54 (63 views) I'll pass that on to Allan in June.... - Rakete 2008-02-27 08:21:57 (52 views) have you heard anything further about Audi running LB with the R10? - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 12:32:50 (58 views) just sent you an e-mail... - Rakete 2008-02-27 12:34:42 (47 views) Didn't get it. Wife must have left the pc off before she went to work.:( - jbchinoca 2008-02-27 12:40:28 (55 views) ok - Rakete 2008-02-27 12:46:47 (47 views)
Not exaclty blown into the weeds, but at least Kimi was faster than Schu on a wet track. - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 10:17:13 (90 views) Amazing how everybody ignores that Louise beat 'em both today...again. - pattycakes® iRacist 2008-02-26 15:21:58 (79 views) All of the top teams are playing their cards close to their vests. Something tells me... - snoogins 2008-02-26 23:52:11 (73 views) It's practice... - pattycakes® iRacist 2008-02-27 08:35:13 (72 views) "Louise"... LOL :-) Of course McL will be faster this year, they had plenty of time to implement - Rally_nutcase_1982 2008-02-26 16:19:03 (74 views) To be fair and realistic....When did Schu drive an F1 the last time and when did Kimi? This is - Rally_nutcase_1982 2008-02-25 12:22:55 (84 views) Schu was fast last month when he stepped in the car after a number of MONTHS out, so - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 13:30:40 (75 views) MS in prime >>>>>>> KR - ny bruin 2008-02-26 09:19:02 (67 views) Time will tell I like Kimi's personality better, and haven't yet see him run someone - jbchinoca 2008-02-26 19:47:05 (68 views) Well MS could be a bastard on the track, but... - ny bruin 2008-02-27 09:18:43 (65 views)
Re-installing race seat question - pointby 2008-02-23 14:16:57 (161 views) you'll be fine, my sparco mount has been heavily modded. - kevgentile 2008-02-23 14:50:54 (94 views)
So now that Champ Car and IRL are officially one again, will there be a name change? - jbchinoca 2008-02-23 05:43:27 (79 views) CrapwagonWorldSeries? - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-26 11:57:36 (78 views) IR-CHA-CHA-CHA-L - named for years of dancing around this took - billybobster 2008-02-23 21:27:49 (67 views) lol! CHAMPIRLPISSINGCONTEST might work as well. - jbchinoca 2008-02-24 07:29:38 (65 views) the IGL - rbt 2008-02-23 16:17:55 (139 views) It's a good thing that nobody was in the stands to get hit in that photo. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-03-09 11:48:11 (53 views) lol. for every cloud there's a silver lining I guess! - rbt 2008-03-10 14:13:04 (56 views) I thought you meant the Indy Tony League. - jbchinoca 2008-02-23 19:15:27 (70 views) I'd have to add that since the time for the first testing and race with new chassis's - jbchinoca 2008-02-23 07:23:54 (94 views) it's a shame those Panoz chassis will now just sit and collect dust... - AutoXJunkie (Justin) 2008-02-23 07:58:31 (100 views) Dumb move, the DP-01 is a far superior car. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-26 11:59:50 (70 views) Not quite. - S4 in Margaritaville 2008-03-04 18:20:50 (67 views) But wait... there'e probably plenty of them... - pinkertonfloyd 2008-03-09 11:46:19 (56 views) looks like they might be used here.. both Panoz and they sure look similiar>> - LRPct 2008-02-23 09:20:01 (102 views) Re: looks like they might be used here.. both Panoz and they sure look similiar>> - Chernaudi 2008-02-25 08:28:14 (69 views) Hey, let them use both chassis, common engine, and see which one the teams like. - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 10:10:06 (76 views) The IRL is due for a new chassis anyway, so I hope the new chassis regs will allow scope for the - D all over 2008-02-25 10:30:05 (77 views) yep. before it ever ran its first race, the DP01 beat the Laguna Seca track record - rbt 2008-02-25 11:10:02 (74 views) Toyota...It was set by Zonta in a Toyota.. - snoogins 2008-02-27 00:03:38 (68 views) oh yeah...good catch. I actually remembered the "Zonta" part, and my memory told me he - rbt 2008-02-27 08:01:06 (66 views) The Superleague car is a distict car from the DP-01 Champ Car - D all over 2008-02-23 15:19:31 (81 views)
Roebling Road - 7 Days Left for Registration - OldSchool AG 2008-02-22 12:58:15 (63 views)
Whether you lke Robby Gordon or not, the penalties he got are absurd - jbchinoca 2008-02-22 12:47:31 (115 views) They (announcers) said that the part of Robby's nose are the same for the new - Rakete 2008-02-25 10:17:22 (68 views) if NASCAR is smart, (questionable at times), they will wipe the slate clean. robby is doing great - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 10:18:44 (73 views) He is driving well..just hope he keeps a smart head about him today..he wants - Rakete 2008-02-25 10:22:44 (68 views) He's out to make a statement as well as win. He was 23rd at the start, now in 12th. - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 10:26:18 (75 views) I am watching it on TV...nice to see a hometown boy do well today. - Rakete 2008-02-25 10:27:50 (65 views) Same here, ran in Cal Club SCCA for a while, my group He's a racer's racer, another - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 10:42:24 (65 views) Sure he wasn't happy about Dakar.....you have to hand it to racers who - Rakete 2008-02-25 11:01:04 (67 views) Appaently enough sponsors who spent millions to run it have ben able to get a date - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 11:08:03 (63 views) Thought this next race was going to be So America until they can settle - Rakete 2008-02-25 11:16:45 (65 views) That seems to be what I heard. - jbchinoca 2008-02-25 11:33:55 (60 views) If Robbie Gordon went away and never came back, I wouldn't miss him. - snoogins 2008-02-22 13:33:06 (65 views) I believe he validated himself to the NASCAR group by finishing 8th at Daytona. - jbchinoca 2008-02-22 16:43:05 (84 views)
Darn it, I wish I could go to see that....even though they might test with different objectives - Rally_nutcase_1982 2008-02-22 07:47:48 (107 views) I'm sure he's just testing for them, not going to race. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-23 08:41:41 (61 views) it's been said in the past that he's pretty much a "development consultant" - AutoXJunkie (Justin) 2008-02-23 09:31:31 (55 views) he won't race though. I hope Kimi blows him into the weeds. Realistically though, - jbchinoca 2008-02-22 13:16:05 (73 views) I have always said that Michael wasn't done with F1 yet... - snoogins 2008-02-22 12:11:46 (78 views) IIRC he was quick out of the box at his last test after a full year away.... - AutoXJunkie (Justin) 2008-02-23 04:41:34 (69 views)
Track tire/wheel vibration solved - was the plastic hub rings (ddg FTW! Tires PSI question inside) - billybobster 2008-02-21 19:26:43 (122 views) Wow about we meet at Buttonwillow?!?!? - ddg 2008-02-23 22:53:59 (61 views) Interested... when is next ACNA SoCal event there? How do you like it? Only done Thill so far. - billybobster 2008-02-24 19:02:20 (58 views) ACNA won't be there till fall, I've done it twice, it's a great track, but in the middle of nowwhere - ddg 2008-02-25 15:00:10 (70 views) Seems like the Thunderhill of the South. Middle of nowhere helps my Jedi-style concentration. - billybobster 2008-02-25 23:09:48 (55 views) best thing is there's nothing to hit, just don't go off sideways, good chance you'll roll! - ddg 2008-02-26 14:23:47 (56 views) Buttonwillow makes Willows look like Paris - Morgan Conrad 2008-02-26 00:22:51 (59 views) Yup!! glad I could help, it took me over a YEAR to figure it out! - ddg 2008-02-23 00:14:59 (62 views) Judging by your pix, you're SoCal? I'm NorCal. If we should meet in between, I'm buying! - billybobster 2008-02-23 21:31:49 (50 views) 38 hot for the track. no clue about auto-x - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-21 21:48:57 (58 views) 36psi hot for that tire at the track. - CP 2008-02-22 06:36:01 (84 views) 2nd that! - DWP 2008-02-28 11:43:55 (50 views)
Off to Laguna with Hooked on Driving on Friday Feb 29th..anyone else going? - Steve S 2008-02-21 15:05:49 (78 views) so i hear you're not sticking around for the weekend... - smack 2008-02-24 01:30:03 (73 views) Talking smack again I see... - Steve S 2008-02-26 08:32:13 (63 views) BTW, what is this I hear..less track events..more Autox events? - Steve S 2008-03-03 12:32:07 (44 views) I'm doing the Audi Club Laguna 3/1 & 2, I'm going to drop by Friday and scope HOD, I'll say hi! - billybobster 2008-02-21 18:56:50 (73 views) Monday was excellent...7 sessions...my car ran nice. - Steve S 2008-02-26 08:33:55 (61 views) Yeah..I will be in the BMW...BTW, I will be there Monday too...with NCRC - Steve S 2008-02-21 21:29:47 (64 views)
Howz this for a switch? Love to see her knock Ralfie into retirement. - jbchinoca 2008-02-21 12:52:58 (94 views) I like Katherine Legge, but I don't think she's better than half-Schu. - sohjah 2008-02-21 16:26:09 (75 views) Agree, but it would sure be fun to see. I wonder if she's replacing someone. - jbchinoca 2008-02-21 18:58:25 (62 views)
Slippin' and slidin' in the rain at Laguna Seca... - NASA racer 2008-02-21 07:50:29 (159 views) nice... T3 always feels tight coming out. It looked extra tricky in those conditions. - sohjah 2008-02-21 16:20:20 (84 views) T5 is fun in the rain too...as is T9 - Steve S 2008-02-21 21:30:35 (63 views) Oh, here's one of the only dry laps... - NASA racer 2008-02-21 07:54:14 (107 views)
This just in...Apparently a deal is done... - snoogins 2008-02-19 13:19:33 (180 views) Forsythe closes shop after Long Beach. Great start to the unified series. - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 12:57:00 (65 views) Ruh-roh!! - rbt 2008-02-28 17:54:18 (60 views) Hmm... IRL wanted the top teams... lost one of the biggest in the first 24hrs. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-28 17:04:07 (67 views) Gazing into my crystal ball, I see one of two things for P Tracy 1.) an IRL - jbchinoca 2008-02-28 19:08:46 (68 views) He's done Sports Car and SCORE Off-Road in the last few years also. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-28 20:03:10 (62 views) Yeah, I could see him in DP. Off Road? I just remember an incident he had with - jbchinoca 2008-02-29 05:40:09 (58 views) Too little too late -- America open wheel racing is already dead - ny bruin 2008-02-21 12:00:42 (73 views) Bring out the defibrillators.. Do not pronounce death until they've had a chance. - jbchinoca 2008-02-29 19:07:13 (57 views) Hopefully, with some strategic marketing, we can bring it back to what it was before the split. - GotTorque? 2008-02-21 12:44:32 (70 views) Not if the IRL folks will be running it. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-26 12:04:45 (71 views) Point is understood, but the drawback is that it's now only Tony's show. Has he learned? - jbchinoca 2008-02-26 12:56:16 (61 views) So far I'd say no... - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-28 17:05:11 (59 views) Repairing the damage won't happen overnight, but as you say, with a bit - jbchinoca 2008-02-21 12:49:47 (75 views) F1 has too much traction in the States... There's no room for 2 premier series [my 2 cents] - ny bruin 2008-02-22 05:50:00 (69 views) i'm not sure how you can claim that. how many americans will spend money on F1 this year? - rbt 2008-02-22 09:30:37 (68 views) NASCAR wasn't the 800 pound gorilla when Champ was doing ok - ny bruin 2008-02-22 09:38:04 (76 views) Unfortuneatley, open wheel in the US has become nothing more than a feeder series - jbchinoca 2008-02-22 11:03:59 (151 views) Nicely played word, "traction," since F1 has no TC this year. Or race either, thanks to King Bernie. - jbchinoca 2008-02-22 06:03:19 (65 views) finally - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-20 07:01:29 (67 views) WHY do they have to use those IRL "trucks", they have a beautifull "modern" chassis in storage... - ddg 2008-02-19 20:35:58 (122 views) I don't know about Cosworth, but Pi is used by more than just CCWS. - GotTorque? 2008-02-20 06:59:49 (70 views) How about this novel idea of just being happy that open wheel in the US is finally - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 06:01:25 (79 views) I hear ya, it just pisses me off that the guy who created the split walks away w/ the spoils!!!!! - ddg 2008-02-20 14:57:25 (81 views) I agree, but for the moment, I'm just glad to see the peace pipe finally being smoked. - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 20:08:45 (73 views) it's highly bittersweet for longtime CART fans - rbt 2008-02-20 09:16:13 (114 views) I believe that now that unity has been achieved, things will move forward. Hopefully - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 12:38:29 (80 views) I have to admit, the last few years has gotten beter in the CCWS... - snoogins 2008-02-20 11:37:27 (86 views) Does anybody else fear Armageddon is upon us? - pattycakes® iHop 2008-02-19 15:02:53 (86 views) lol... guess I'd better start stocking up on ammo since the black helicopters are on the horizon. - sohjah 2008-02-19 17:04:26 (74 views) And another link... - snoogins 2008-02-19 13:35:41 (93 views) I'll be down in homestead next week... should be interesting to hear what everyone has to say... - GotTorque? 2008-02-20 06:36:37 (74 views) it's about damn time. Even though I blame TG for the original split, I felt that the - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 19:15:08 (89 views) 2nd that! Hope this happens (not done till it's done). PS: Where's the lunchroom? - billybobster 2008-02-19 20:45:22 (71 views)
Confession: I watched part of the Daytona 500. You can get into almost any kind... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-18 07:36:17 (185 views) I am astounded by how big this thread got... - snoogins 2008-02-22 12:13:36 (102 views) Here in Greenville, SC....the paper reported that they had the highest viewers - Rakete 2008-02-20 04:39:59 (92 views) As a person who used to mock Nascar, I have realized my respect for those guys.... - All Wheel Driver 2008-02-19 11:00:27 (115 views) Funny how all you guys are so embarrassed to admit you watch circle track racing... - CP 2008-02-18 19:17:16 (125 views) Because they're either elitists "Theirs is the only way",or jocksniffers that can't do it at all. - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 19:33:28 (82 views) Why the hostility and name calling? I haven't been a fan before, and I'm admitting... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 07:20:12 (119 views) probably because you said you had to confess it. and, that you had to put quotes around the word - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-19 20:24:43 (89 views) All those things reflect my projected view of the audience here at AW. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-20 06:23:19 (79 views) By the responses here from racers and people who enjoy any and all racing, you'd be wrong. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-20 06:53:51 (86 views) I never mocked anything. I don't appreciate the skills it takes to keep a car under control... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-20 08:59:22 (92 views) drive one and I bet you'll change your mind - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-20 09:24:00 (100 views) Sure, but if you could drive a DP, or a GT car, wouldn't you do that over a stock car? - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-20 14:18:30 (71 views) I'll answer to that. I'd be happy just to drive in Speed Touring. - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 20:18:38 (64 views) no. racing is racing. you seem to want to compare one over the other as being better. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-20 18:50:18 (80 views) I can. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-21 05:40:32 (68 views) Better add Speed World Challenge to that list ;) - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-19 09:46:51 (70 views) Definitely. In fact, that series really got me hooked. I even like SCCA Runoffs. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 10:17:19 (78 views) SPEED Touring is fighting for the lead on my favoritie list. I missed so many of the SCCA - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 18:39:03 (89 views) hard to judge F1 unless you've actually seen a race in person... - sohjah 2008-02-19 09:37:35 (111 views) I probably love F1 as much as anyone on this planet, (see my sig pic for incriminating - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 18:32:41 (85 views) sure, there's always room for improvement... - sohjah 2008-02-19 19:07:04 (97 views) I went to the Phoenix races, so I know full well of what you speak. I got my hearing back five - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 19:11:41 (90 views) I wasn't necessarily calling you on it, even though that's the post I tagged onto. I was mostly - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 08:04:08 (97 views) I think they need to build up lower series that feature road course work. The many feeder... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 09:34:31 (89 views) DP's would be cool for us with a road racing slant, but they don't cross the radar - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 15:34:53 (78 views) If they had Chevy - Dodge - Ford engines and decals plastered on the windshield... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-20 09:01:57 (71 views) unless they're on a road course....skip - Press 2008-02-18 14:18:14 (87 views) I always love when people think racing a Cup car is just turning left and staying WOT. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-18 11:21:33 (151 views) That's how all sports are initially assessed. Golf is just whacking a little ball. Boxing is... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 07:11:27 (95 views) No braking or throttle modulation on ovals? - CP 2008-02-20 05:37:02 (88 views) You misread what I wrote. I'm pretty sure there's throttle modulation and braking at road courses. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-20 14:33:44 (85 views) Other than superspeedways, you're pretty much wrong with that last comment. - CP 2008-02-20 21:24:02 (79 views) Throttle modulation, yes. Braking is minimal though - nord1899 2008-02-20 11:46:21 (72 views) Someone else mentioned previously, along the line of "criticize it when you've secured - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 06:12:35 (78 views) it's more like 5 laps yellow flag, 6 laps yellow flag, 11 laps yellow flag..... - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-18 11:47:40 (110 views) You obviously didn't watch yesterday. You missed what will likely go down as one of the greatest - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 13:25:32 (117 views) Two yellow flags in the last 10 laps = BEST RACE EVER - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-19 12:53:51 (84 views) But at least they were genuine wreck yellows, not the elusive "gum wrapper on the backstretch" - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 15:38:14 (68 views) Exactly my point, how on earth do you call it great racing when week in and week out... - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-20 05:13:17 (88 views) <Edit> Not to upset your purist silk undie mindeset, but NASCAR does present a good race - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 05:37:56 (79 views) NASCAR does present a good opportunity to sit in front of the tv for 4-5 hours each week. - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-20 06:24:38 (77 views) ...drinking beer, and a few hours during the week choosing fantasy drivers ;^) - CP 2008-02-20 09:00:26 (81 views) well, there were two cautions with under 10 laps to go... :-P - sohjah 2008-02-18 14:13:46 (104 views) You mean the spec racer with stickers that make it look a little like a Toyota? - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 07:30:35 (85 views) well, neither is F1 if you want to go there... - sohjah 2008-02-19 09:24:19 (105 views) You would think that people recognized the role of Toyota in the race car. But they don't. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 09:28:58 (82 views) I think the Toyotas will be a force to reckon with this year. Those two late cautions though, - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 14:22:07 (95 views) It was kind of nice to see the Toyotas do better than last year. The other - Rakete 2008-02-18 14:32:49 (83 views) It was a damn good race. I watched from green to checker. - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-18 14:01:37 (112 views) "Racing "snobs" will say it's not real racing" - pattycakes® iHop 2008-02-18 18:10:31 (105 views) A couple guys: Mears, Stewart, J. Gordon, Junior (in time) are seriously talented. - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-19 05:43:21 (106 views) not sure I agree with Mears, but, yes, there are definitely some talented drivers who can drive fast - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-19 20:28:22 (76 views) I'm telling you, Casey can drive. - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-20 06:31:18 (79 views) Of course he can drive, he's in Cup and we're not. But his record so far has not been stellar. - jbchinoca 2008-02-20 19:52:04 (60 views) let's not leave Montoya out. He's won in anything as well. I still get a kick out of watching the - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 14:45:01 (78 views) Now that IROC runs old-school NASCAR hardware, it's not a fair comparo. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 07:33:39 (106 views) Mieky vs. Pobst in a GT3, Randy Hands down. Mikey vs. Pobst in a COT, Mikey would win. - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 18:21:00 (79 views) lol, Randy would hand Michael his arse. Notice Mikey wasn't on my "talented" list ;) - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-19 09:41:10 (80 views) AGREE - Rakete 2008-02-19 14:05:15 (78 views) MIkey's a great pitch-man though. Probably try to sell Randy a TV from Aaron's. - jbchinoca 2008-02-21 06:09:01 (66 views) LOL..that is probably more true than not. Randy is a very sincere person - Rakete 2008-02-22 06:04:32 (62 views) I have a feeling F1 will be better this year due to the TC delete. I wish NASAR would - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 18:39:35 (90 views) Looks to me like F1 will be a Ferrari romp, like 2004 - bioman 2008-02-19 00:22:34 (76 views) "racing is racing. A real racer loves it all." exactly. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-18 14:25:26 (76 views) Couldn't have said it better. I figured it was going to be a Jr/Chevy vs. Stewart /Toyota - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 14:07:56 (92 views) I watched the most interesting part of the race...the last 30 laps. - snoogins 2008-02-18 11:01:50 (99 views) Yeah...I was home sick and bored..and watched about an hour - Steve S 2008-02-18 08:59:26 (117 views) For all the bashing they get from the road racing crowd, they DO provide the fans - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 08:13:01 (128 views) I watched it too:-) - J. Patterson 2008-02-18 09:34:07 (117 views) I agree 100%. And, it's notable that Villenueve is already out for lack of sponsorship. - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 12:58:57 (106 views) JV's got his Peugeot duties to concern him. I doubt he'll ever run NASCRAP until... - snoogins 2008-02-18 14:48:06 (94 views) That's his way out, but the point was he couldn't get a sponsor. No loss here. - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 14:50:56 (84 views) I don't know why he even thought of it really. It's beneath him... - snoogins 2008-02-18 22:44:15 (93 views) I see and agree with your argument, but if you say NASCAR to 10 people, they'll know - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 07:35:08 (91 views) Same thing with Budweiser versus Imperial IPA. Popularity is all about marketing. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-19 10:24:15 (85 views) I think the only DP that coincides with Cup weekend is the July 4 Daytona race. - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 18:43:17 (77 views) They've been doing a DP race at the Glen during the Cup weekend for a couple of years now I think - D all over 2008-02-20 22:19:01 (69 views) Yer right on that. My bad. - jbchinoca 2008-02-21 05:47:34 (50 views) his car sucks... team Ganassi has a lot of work to do. - sohjah 2008-02-18 14:17:36 (78 views)
I just bought this Audi Race Car and I need your help. - S4 Racing 2008-02-16 09:10:41 (296 views) Pics of the 04 at Daytona - neilm 2008-02-18 10:39:58 (171 views) You guys running the B5's at all? - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-17 18:37:59 (108 views) next car? - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-17 18:21:57 (161 views) Yeah..he is probably contacting Steve Zlotkin for his inventory... - Steve S 2008-02-17 23:12:53 (158 views) wow -- nice. one of these days, I need to stop by the shop since I pass it from time to time. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-16 12:01:00 (83 views) Just send me an email and we can hook up sometime. - S4 Racing 2008-02-16 14:52:25 (95 views) will do - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-17 13:56:30 (78 views) You bought both of Istook's S4s...? - Steve S 2008-02-16 11:27:33 (148 views) Yes I do...they were both silver when I bought them. - S4 Racing 2008-02-16 14:54:22 (142 views) I clean wheels well... - Steve S 2008-02-17 09:00:04 (167 views) Awesome! Looks like you have quite a collection there. - jbchinoca 2008-02-16 10:48:18 (83 views) Thanks...I just believe Audi's are the best cars on the planet - S4 Racing 2008-02-16 14:56:27 (86 views)
Peugeot will officially be at the 12 hours of Sebring to challenge Audi! - millertimeFL 2008-02-15 08:25:41 (130 views) Gotta give them credit. There's no marketing benefit to running Peugeots in the US. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-18 07:30:18 (65 views) And when Peugot did sell cars here, their reputation was, well, how does one say "SUCK" in French? - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 07:36:08 (60 views) Sucer....... - Rakete 2008-02-18 11:27:03 (56 views) And it really looks like they're gonna try to put the screws to Audi... - snoogins 2008-02-16 00:57:37 (101 views) A lot of our drivers were former F1 pilots as well...Hard to beat McNish... - Rakete 2008-02-18 12:28:32 (78 views) I just picture Peugot needing lots of tow trucks at Sebring. McNish is 2nd chair to nobody in the - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 13:02:22 (68 views) Should we take bets on which lap they will break down? LOL - Rakete 2008-02-18 13:34:14 (64 views) Yer on! I'll put $20 on hour 5, tops. - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 13:41:41 (65 views) They might go a little longer..so I will say more towards the tenth hour. - Rakete 2008-02-18 18:20:16 (68 views) Sebring is like a series of speedbumps. I'll stick to hour 5. closest one wins, ehh? - jbchinoca 2008-02-18 18:42:22 (64 views) Yep...that is the deal... At the 24 they seem to run much later into the race - Rakete 2008-02-19 04:27:40 (70 views) LeMans has to be a lot smoother than Sebring though. - jbchinoca 2008-02-19 18:06:11 (72 views) LeMan has three r10's in the line up..two are North American Sport..so not - Rakete 2008-02-20 05:48:27 (66 views) Sebring is ROUGH! - AutoXJunkie (Justin) 2008-02-20 04:42:06 (57 views) Peugots will be fast and fragile, you heard it here first. They have no US presence, and therefore - jbchinoca 2008-02-16 07:05:47 (112 views) Were they required to supply their own tow truck to retrieve that POS from the track? Sebring's - jbchinoca 2008-02-15 12:41:38 (119 views) I don't know...That car gets around the track pretty well. It should be a nice dog fight this year. - snoogins 2008-02-15 13:03:11 (97 views) I'm sure they'll post good lap times, but, I don't see them lasting more than halfway on that bumpy - jbchinoca 2008-02-15 14:13:54 (82 views) I agree!! I just wanted to see the P1 class more compeditive this year. This will help... - millertimeFL 2008-02-15 13:40:35 (96 views) Like Rakete said, I'm sure it's cost... - snoogins 2008-02-15 14:00:31 (93 views) It's rediculously expensive to run a competitve ACO prototype regardless of class. One of the - D all over 2008-02-15 17:20:10 (92 views) IIRC Acura's plan is to stay in P2 for 2 years before stepping up to P1 next year. - Moro is an Orange 2008-02-16 10:23:37 (76 views) Cheaper to build and develop the p2 than a p1... - Rakete 2008-02-15 13:43:42 (82 views) I'd have to wonder if that is still true, with Acura and Porsche in P2 now. - jbchinoca 2008-02-16 07:08:03 (76 views) The Peugeot's reliability in the LMS last year was certainly not that of an Audi beater, which is - D all over 2008-02-15 13:08:05 (104 views) Agreed...Anything that promotes good racing is a good thing. - snoogins 2008-02-15 13:58:43 (69 views)
More unfortunate fallout from last years F1 debacle. - jbchinoca 2008-02-15 06:08:12 (165 views) I think she has a thing going on with Hamilton Sr...ha - Rakete 2008-02-15 10:37:10 (68 views) I thought it had more to do with that teary embrace btween RD and LH after Brazil - jbchinoca 2008-02-15 12:23:22 (87 views) His wife isn't too bad looking...but maybe she was sick and tired of hearing - Rakete 2008-02-15 12:30:17 (87 views) Mika and Erja too - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-15 06:24:46 (88 views) Damn. Mika is 45? Well, midlife hits all nationalities apparently. - jbchinoca 2008-02-15 12:26:11 (70 views)
12 Hours of Sebring! Details inside. - Evol 2008-02-13 17:52:13 (314 views) I'll be there with Discovery Parts...great place to get your track season gear. - Krisko 2008-02-14 06:03:32 (85 views) 10% off trackside at Sebring. - Krisko 2008-02-14 07:36:22 (80 views)
Audi in the ALMS full time in '08? - Chernaudi 2008-02-13 06:49:05 (157 views) My post from another forum when someone said Audi would only run Petit/Sebring this year... - The Chef. 2008-02-13 15:16:00 (106 views) I sure hope they do the whole series, but with McNish and Capello already booked - jbchinoca 2008-02-13 12:25:27 (126 views) That's no issue. They have the whole DTM squad. Kristenson, Rockenfeller, Luhr, Premat, etc. - Mike S 2008-02-13 17:56:21 (83 views) Think they have enough drivers in their stable...just not Alllan & Dindo...so will see - Rakete 2008-02-13 14:01:59 (97 views) Luhr and Rockenfeller can certain hustle that beast around for two weekends. - jbchinoca 2008-02-13 19:41:19 (78 views) If you want to see what the outer track at Miller looks like, watch the AMA Superbike races there - nord1899 2008-02-13 11:43:18 (94 views) Audi WASN'T planning on doing the full schedule in the US this year? I find that hard to believe. - snoogins 2008-02-13 10:08:21 (107 views) Re: maybe it's not only Audi... - Chernaudi 2008-02-13 17:07:04 (99 views)
Source for tow hook please - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-11 16:40:18 (180 views) Something like this? - Another Drew 2008-02-13 03:14:24 (174 views) The stock loop has a really tiny eye, and it's not likely that the tow hook can fit through - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-13 11:44:07 (86 views) so add a web loop to your existing eye. - ColoradoMark 2008-02-13 16:22:50 (63 views) How about a bolt and a web strap?? - ColoradoMark 2008-02-12 20:11:10 (71 views) I just bought a set of these straps. - CP 2008-02-12 20:17:34 (110 views) Perhaps I am confused, but where would this go, given it needs to be on the car during - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-12 22:39:09 (125 views) "High Contact" race series are going to these flexi loops... they mount inside the bumper... - KMarshall 2008-02-17 14:40:52 (80 views)
OK....so I've decided to get a beater Mazda Miata for track use.... - freakness 2008-02-11 16:27:55 (162 views) I'm 85% done with my 99 NB race conversion. - CP 2008-02-12 16:00:59 (123 views) Lotta guys racing 150K motors... - John/TSR 2008-02-12 13:25:28 (133 views) Good choice. I was between Miata and 944 and picked the '44 for the interior room. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-12 12:34:45 (125 views) Haha, thx for the compliment! I'm a bit late to the party here... - Wind-n-Water 2008-02-18 13:23:11 (78 views) A Porsche 944.......aaah....well, I guess it's time to confess a little something... - freakness 2008-02-12 17:58:27 (160 views) Do you want to wrench, or do you want to drive? Th R&D required for a conversion, let - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-12 22:47:01 (117 views) Sigh...yeah....that's the "logic fence" I've been sitting on..... - freakness 2008-02-13 08:46:09 (119 views) If you're 6' or taller, try to sit in a Miata first. Some clubs require 1" clearance between... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-13 14:19:19 (94 views) 5'-9".... - freakness 2008-02-13 15:48:09 (105 views) Get your feet wet first? The Porsche will still be there if you want to step it up later. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-13 11:50:26 (92 views) plus, miata is low-maintenance track-wise - JeffW 2008-02-13 09:04:32 (106 views) You'd be surprised. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-13 14:33:41 (109 views) At the end of the day, cost aside, which is a better track car..944 or Miata? - freakness 2008-02-13 15:46:16 (92 views) Probably the Miata. But I get access to Porsche Club events! And the admiration of my neighbors... - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-14 06:10:59 (102 views) Re: At the end of the day, cost aside, which is a better track car..944 or Miata? - JeffW 2008-02-13 16:24:42 (102 views) Allright...I've made my FINAL decision....I'm going to get a - freakness 2008-02-13 19:06:44 (119 views) LOL... - freakness 2008-02-12 18:21:25 (120 views) Re: OK....so I've decided to get a beater Mazda Miata for track use.... - JeffW 2008-02-11 19:51:15 (112 views) 2nd on the MazdaMotorsports program. they really support the hobby - rbt 2008-02-11 22:47:13 (133 views) You might check out the spec Miata forums. Tons of mods info. Much depends on the kind of track use - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-11 16:56:44 (131 views)
Shop rebalanced - still vibrating. Re diagnosis - what is Quattro tolerance on tire diam?. - billybobster 2008-02-11 16:08:43 (102 views) Question - WagonBoy 2008-02-12 13:51:25 (88 views) Good idea, how did you measure bolt hole misplacement? Answers to other questions within. - billybobster 2008-02-12 20:37:05 (84 views) I don't remember the exact method... - WagonBoy 2008-02-13 15:11:02 (67 views) Possibly an out of round tire or bent wheel? Try rotating the front tires to the back and see if.. - GotTorque? 2008-02-12 08:28:31 (89 views) what wheels are you using? - P. Bauer 2008-02-11 21:45:38 (83 views) Flik Lex wheels, were new in box. Good call but I do have hub rings on. - billybobster 2008-02-11 22:32:18 (129 views) I had the same problem with Ronals, it was the flimsly hub rings, they were flexing... - ddg 2008-02-12 21:48:10 (91 views) manual says up to 4/32". so you should be fine. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-11 18:52:12 (73 views) Is that radius? 4/32 tread depth is a 0.98% difference in radius vs. OEM. Close! - billybobster 2008-02-11 20:41:36 (90 views) 0.98% is close enough to 1.00% for me to not worry about it. - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-12 07:54:46 (69 views) QTR typically can stand 3% difference. - April/Verdegrrl 2008-02-11 16:41:38 (72 views) so long as all tires on the car are the same, that shouldn't be an issue - nord1899 2008-02-11 16:28:11 (62 views) I meant for a one OEM tire - three other tire test drive - billybobster 2008-02-11 17:08:27 (70 views)
Track tire vibration during break-in - myth or not? - billybobster 2008-02-09 18:51:47 (122 views) Myth. Take them back. - Mike S 2008-02-10 19:44:17 (68 views) Myth - squidix9 2008-02-10 15:49:16 (63 views) Nope, tires don't typically get 'cured' by putting milage on them. I'm guessing it's imbalance. - GotTorque? 2008-02-10 13:00:50 (62 views) I have never heard that before..and I have had probably 12 sets...maybe as much as 16 sets of Rs - Steve S 2008-02-09 19:26:56 (85 views) Thanks! Shop hasn't heard yet, they probably will just rebalance. - billybobster 2008-02-09 19:45:36 (83 views)
Quick turn it to fox! - TGK 2008-02-09 17:25:56 (133 views) let us know when you're good enough to race in that series - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-11 18:53:12 (74 views) The NASCAR Season has started! Good race for jr.Take THAT, Teresa, you btch! - jbchinoca* 2008-02-10 11:13:32 (72 views) LOL...it was a great start for him.....and a little payback to boot! - Rakete 2008-02-11 05:19:38 (69 views) Very true, and he's in a good qualifying spot for this weekend too. THAT would be great, - jbchinoca 2008-02-11 10:27:25 (77 views) why would anyone like Kurt? - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-11 18:56:13 (73 views) Well, he's most always fast for one. Keep in mind, he was basically butt fkd by Stewart - jbchinoca 2008-02-11 19:01:24 (76 views) it's 50% fault on each driver when they don't give and take to prevent the initial on track incident - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-12 07:51:45 (60 views) Yeah, he deserved that. I'm sure he was only trying to get within shouting distance - jbchinoca 2008-02-12 12:10:55 (70 views) you must be blind - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-12 17:54:39 (69 views) In reference to what? That Kurt is talented? Or do you think he was deliberately trying to - jbchinoca 2008-02-12 19:13:01 (66 views) you're probably one of those people that police other drivers on the road, aren't you? - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-13 09:11:02 (69 views) I think there was a misunderstanding here. Kurt, last year, crossed the line with - jbchinoca 2008-02-13 11:18:07 (68 views) those were my points, and I agree. but... Kurt obviously needs to be the one to turn things - Silver Streakin' 2008-02-13 20:33:12 (65 views) Hehe, well played. I'm thinking back now to an incident Kurt had with Jimmy "MR. Excitement" - jbchinoca 2008-02-14 06:19:49 (72 views)
Roebling Road - Weekend Event - March 29-30 - a Few Spots Left - OldSchool AG 2008-02-09 08:03:04 (83 views)
If I had an extra ticket for 2008 Montreal F1 where would be good place to sell it?? - a_CQ 2008-02-08 20:01:39 (99 views) I might know someone. - BlueCarDude v2.0 2008-02-13 07:09:36 (66 views) YGM - a_CQ 2008-02-13 08:29:35 (59 views) And for your viewing pleasure...a hard core "quattro" track car... - a_CQ 2008-02-08 20:23:39 (265 views) That's an amazing car. The layout of all the components is very impressive. Stats? - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-11 15:06:59 (77 views) Sorry, don't have any specs.. - a_CQ 2008-02-13 08:30:12 (66 views) Jesus "H" Christ! what the hell kinda trans is that??? where's the center diff? - ddg 2008-02-08 21:22:38 (65 views) Cosworth sequential. - a_CQ 2008-02-10 18:37:45 (64 views) I think I'd more likely call it a transfer case - squidix9 2008-02-10 06:31:31 (65 views) 2nd picture from the bottom. The one with the two drive shafts. - snoogins 2008-02-08 22:54:10 (68 views)
Peace on the horizon at last? Can it be? Somebody pinch me! IRL and Champcar - jbchinoca 2008-02-08 07:27:02 (128 views) Update: February 19; 'unification' apparently a done deal - rbt 2008-02-19 12:42:21 (67 views) Didn't hear anything yesterday... maybe we'll hear something today or tomorrow. - GotTorque? 2008-02-20 06:34:49 (62 views) Right now it looks like neither will answer the bell at the start of the season. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-12 19:53:39 (88 views) as long as FTG does not retain head honcho status, I'll take multiple compromises - rbt 2008-02-13 12:22:40 (97 views) To keep openwheel from totally flatlining, I don't think any single factor, whether it be - jbchinoca 2008-02-13 19:29:25 (76 views) Turbos is my sticking point... and I'd rather see no open wheel than FTG in charge... - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-13 17:36:48 (66 views) CCWS Bankruptcy rumor... it is Robin Miller, so consider the source. - GotTorque? 2008-02-12 07:50:02 (89 views) Bankruptcy was denied by Kalkoven today. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-14 19:36:20 (79 views) I think MIller's track record for having the scoop has been pretty good. - jbchinoca 2008-02-12 17:23:11 (74 views) Not lately... he's been kicked to the corner, and doesn't have too much "inside" info anymore. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-12 21:47:05 (81 views) Well, he scooped Dario going to Cup, Hornish going to Cup, then before that - jbchinoca 2008-02-13 12:19:57 (71 views) Dario going to cup? - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-14 19:37:52 (80 views) Ayyyup. Dario is driving a Gannasi/Sabates Dodge, #40 at a teammate to Montoya - jbchinoca 2008-02-14 20:08:49 (66 views) From my perspective, he seems to publish 60% truth. Much of what is reported as truth... - GotTorque? 2008-02-13 05:55:08 (80 views) if this goes thru, does the CCWS Laguna Seca event in May stay on schedule?? - rbt 2008-02-08 17:11:12 (98 views) Doubt it... but we'll see. - pinkertonfloyd 2008-02-12 21:47:43 (68 views) That would be a big improvement....seems like the first year would just have - Rakete 2008-02-08 09:51:23 (103 views) it appears that the Long Beach event conflicting with Motegi is the key right now. - jbchinoca 2008-02-08 11:14:37 (96 views) The problem is the direction the two series want to go in. CART wants to be... - snoogins 2008-02-08 13:50:38 (108 views) I'll take a stagnant technology series on road courses. - PoTTomac-Greg 2008-02-11 08:29:46 (71 views) And just to stir the pot a little more... - snoogins 2008-02-08 16:27:42 (109 views) What happens to Cosworth and Atlantics? the rest of the Champ car races? - ddg 2008-02-09 22:20:01 (93 views) I was half-convinced it was going to happen until yesterday afternoon. IMO, it'll happen in 09. - GotTorque? 2008-02-09 14:43:28 (79 views) Sounds a bit like Kalkoven is using "media leaks" as an excuse because he's not getting his way, - jbchinoca 2008-02-08 19:32:45 (86 views) POWER.....it is a ego thing.....but they need to do what is right for the sport. - Rakete 2008-02-09 05:04:05 (87 views) Unfortunately for the sport, the principal figures involved are rich enough that they - jbchinoca 2008-02-09 05:24:23 (84 views) Seems odd that they didn't have all the parties sign a confidentiality contract - Rakete 2008-02-08 17:01:33 (88 views) I'm sure they have one in place, but these things always leak. Done deal not done until it's done. - billybobster 2008-02-08 18:31:37 (88 views) Lets keep a good thought that it will get done before they lose more drivers... - Rakete 2008-02-08 19:02:24 (94 views)
Even know that Winter GPs are meanless, what kimi is doing with his F2008 is pretty impressive. - Tifosi 2008-02-07 11:40:41 (84 views) Super Fast for Sure... - Andy2K6S4 2008-02-07 12:45:47 (72 views) He's over.5 ahead of Massa, and more than a second faster than last yr's pole. - jbchinoca 2008-02-07 12:31:10 (68 views) saw that coming... I like how the Spanish papers decribed Kimi being in another "galaxy" - sohjah 2008-02-07 12:48:04 (79 views) I wouldn't go so far as to say he's campaining yet, but Massa better pick up his pace or - jbchinoca 2008-02-07 19:13:05 (88 views)
Anyone heading out to Miller Motorsports for the ACNA event in April - Steve S 2008-02-05 22:07:04 (128 views) I plan to be there and have the annual Friday before picnic at my house again. - neilm 2008-02-11 16:58:30 (67 views) I sooooo want to go out there. If it's in late April since I'll be in Japan end of march to mid apri - jyoteen 2008-02-09 12:01:24 (69 views) IIRC, its April 12-13, on west track. - nord1899 2008-02-09 12:17:30 (84 views) It is West Track only. I'll be there again, but as like last year, up in the tower - nord1899 2008-02-06 08:09:00 (92 views) Eric and I were talking about it. - Pat-SoCal 2008-02-06 06:38:41 (123 views) Which weekend would you guys be racing here? With NASA? - nord1899 2008-02-07 12:20:33 (83 views) World Challenge Race. Memorial day is out since we are doing the Double Header at Limerock - Eric Fletcher 2008-02-07 19:33:20 (83 views) Yeah...flying or towing that far for 2.3 mile track would be a hard sell. - Steve S 2008-02-06 09:18:15 (115 views) We need to see the full track, that's our dilema - Eric Fletcher 2008-02-06 21:37:19 (84 views) Yeah..you need to learn the 23 turns in the configuration you will run - Steve S 2008-02-07 11:16:21 (92 views) Pat and I both pick up tracks quickly and we planned on double teaming the track - Eric Fletcher 2008-02-07 19:35:09 (106 views) If you let me drive with you..I will help you learn the track...:-) - Steve S 2008-02-08 15:50:04 (73 views) :) - Eric Fletcher 2008-02-08 19:24:05 (93 views) Lets all fly in and get Hertz Shelby Cobras.... :-) - Steve S 2008-02-08 20:00:50 (65 views) Hrmmmmmm Now yer talking! - Eric Fletcher 2008-02-08 21:30:01 (93 views) No..she will be in Oakland... :