Danville 7/17 - great event!

Chris Landi · **Joined:** Mon Mar 08, 2004 6:31 pm **Posts:** 579

You know, after running ~7 events or so, that sweeper finally caused me to drive while continuously looking ahead. I've *never* done that. So, besides being fun, it taught me the fundamental trick to this game. On my first run, as I was pushing through the turn, it was a damn good feeling to see that exit line -open- up versus glancing up and either seeing it or not seeing it.

WalterHouston · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:14 pm

This was one of the best designs in a while and I loved it. I didn't feel at a disadvantage in a 3600 lb car (3850 with driver!). Great job!

Kevin Allen · **Joined:** Thu Aug 28, 2003 6:42 pm **Posts:** 3479

Oh, yeah - about the Miata comments... you didn't see any fifty million cone, 10 pace slaloms, did you? :twisted:

Ryan Holton · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:37 pm

Looking forward, it seems like there is a desire to have a course design where "Less is more". Would it upset the applecart to have a low 30 second course at Greenville that had fewer elements?

Im not saying thats whats gonna happen but my personal goal is to win the award for fewest cones used in a weekend, seriously.

jimpastorius · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:20 pm

Kevin Allen wrote:

Oh, yeah - about the Miata comments... you didn't see any fifty million cone, 10 pace slaloms, did you? :twisted:

I have never seen a 10 pace slalom...I dislike any that are less than 18 :shock:

I love a 20-22 pace slalom with a fast entry....if you have ever driven an MR2 in 3rd gear through one....wow.

Brian Herring · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:26 pm

jimpastorius wrote:

Kevin Allen wrote:

Oh, yeah - about the Miata comments... you didn't see any fifty million cone, 10 pace slaloms, did you? :twisted:

I have never seen a 10 pace slalom...I dislike any that are less than 18 :shock:

I love a 20-22 pace slalom with a fast entry....if you have ever driven an MR2 in 3rd gear through one....wow.

No, but I have driven an STi in 4th gear through one

Less is more... hmm... I would like to see it. However, if you steal my idea about two piviot cones...

Why dont we make more of a gymkhana type course? THAT would REALLY mess people up

Great weekend, and I liked the use of space there. It always is good to check my 1st gear synchros every year. In fact, didn't the AP Porsche STAY in first all the way to the turn around and back? Ah... must be nice

- brian

- brian

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:45 pm

Brian Herring wrote:

In fact, didn't the AP Porsche STAY in first all the way to the turn around and back? Ah... must be nice

- brian

There's a guy named Mike Bullis that drives an AS '91 Corvetter ZR1 that would have driven the entire course in 1st gear. That car's first gear goes to 59mph :shock:

- AB

Graham Jagger · **Joined:** Fri Aug 29, 2003 12:53 am **Posts:** 1718

Good job Kevin and Chris! I liked the course. All of it. Even the parts I drove badly due to lack of patience. The sweepers are of course my favorite parts. As much as I hate turnarounds having to do them was well worth it for the rest of the course.

Good job everyone. I thought the event ran quite well. And a big thumbs up to the course workers enduring the heat in the direct sun for long periods.

I did try the 1st turnaround CCW once for fun. I carried more speed in. Slid into the whole and came out ok. But I didn't like the inside line coming back to the sweeper. Doing it CW forced me to slow down more coming into it and do the sweeper tight. But then coming out of the turnaround I got the outside line and could just get into it. Maybe not the fastest or best approach but the fun factor was much higher for me.

Other than the heat/humidity giving me yet another pounding headache late in the day it was a fun weekend. Thanks!

Graham

jimpastorius · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:49 pm

Aaron Buckley wrote:

Brian Herring wrote:

In fact, didn't the AP Porsche STAY in first all the way to the turn around and back? Ah... must be nice

- brian

There's a guy named Mike Bullis that drives an AS '91 Corvetter ZR1 that would have driven the entire course in 1st gear. That car's first gear goes to 59mph :shock:

- AB

You can have that same potential

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382.67 Cubic Inch 11:1
Engine setup and build by Legend Racing Inc. Schaumburg IL
1992 4 bolt main Chevy LT1 block

Accel 1000 CFM 58 mm Billet Aluminum Throttle Body

Ported Chevrolet LT4 intake manifold

Air Flow Research LT1 190lt Heads with : Fully Ported & Polished

Intake and Exhaust Ports, 2.02 & 1.65 Intake & Exhaust Valves
Titanium Retainers

Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.60

Lingenfelter engineering hardened push rods

Felpro LT1 Head Gaskets
Digital Fuel Injection Fuel Spark Management

ARP 8740 Chromemoly Steel Main Studs

ARP 8740 Chromemoly Steel Cylinder Head Studs

Stage 8 Stainless Steel Locking Header Bolts

Stef's Custom Oil Pan w/High Volume Oil Pump

Acell Fuel Pressure Regulator (adjustable)

Acell Bosh Matched Fuel Injectors 42 lb/hr
Callies Racemaster Crank

Eagle Rods 6.0"

Keith Black Pistons

Competition Cams Billet Timing set

King Engine Bearings - Main, Cam, Connecting Rod

Custom guide plates

Custm cam grind:

Has Corvette P/S, Water pump and alternator. Engine is complete from
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Pulley substitute for AC compressor (or AC compressor), wire set,
plugs and starter.

Never dynowed, but very strong - run the numbers and figure close to
480hp/ 470tq on 93 oct. Used locally for 1.5 autocross seasons

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Transmisson:
Automatic Transmission:
Blueprinted 700R4 (A-1 Automotive South Elgin IL)
Heat Treated / Hardened Half Shaft & Planetary Gears
Severe Duty Torque Converter Continental / Custom with very low stall
Heavy Duty Discs & Bands

would like to move both

contact me at mbullis @ dls dot net

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:57 pm

Jim, that's certainly not his AS engine and tranny, although his stock ZR-1 dynoed at 405 whp 5 days after purchasing new

- AB

Aaron Buckley · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:09 pm

I was wrong, it's actually a '95 and has 363whp:

Click Here

Take a look at the specs of that beast. For those not in the know, the driver is a paralyzed from the waist down. Mike is one of the nicest guys on the Tour too boot and a hell of a driver - AB

PJ Aspesi · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:09 pm

-Thanks again Kevin and Chris for making a fun course
-thanks kevin for the ride along

This was a really fun event, it was nice to come up early and not be rushed at all on Sunday morning.
Hanging at the hotel with everyone was great too....I cant decide which was more fun, my last run or story time with Randy

Patrice Bousquet · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:17 pm

Brian said

Quote:

In fact, didn't the AP Porsche STAY in first all the way to the turn around and back? Ah... must be nice

I was not in 1st, but in 2nd, i usually never go back to 1st gear, it's too short. 2nd top out at around 54mph.

Patrice

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:31 pm

PJ Aspesi wrote:

I cant decide which was more fun, my last run or story time with Randy

Hardly any tire squeal from PJ and he takes 1st place in Novice. Coincidence? :wink:

Maybe the old timers do know what they are talking about. :wink:

PS. "Story time with Randy" is better than sliced bread!

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2005 4:37 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

PS. "Story time with Randy" is better than sliced bread!

Yeah, just don't ask to borrow his sporks!

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