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Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 6 2006, 04:42 PM

May 20 and May 21
We are currently in the early planning stages of a track day in Colorado. We are going to ride on the coat tails of a PCA planned event, but the goal is to get enough 914's signed up so that we can have our own run times.

The event will take place approx. 2.5 hours SE of Denver at one of Colorado's last remaining tracks. The track fees will be paid for by Howard.
Actually, the cost will probably be in the $125 range for a 2 day event. Timing will take place, so bragging rights are on the line. It would be great if some of you could show up. plus, everyone can learn some great techniques from Experienced Porsche Driving Instructors.

Accomadations, and our home base, will be at Brant's Birthplace home (literally) in a a small rural part of colorado where the buffalo roam, and the deer and the antelope play.
Bonfires and Beer will be the highlight of the accomadations.
Please post if you would like more details.

For anyone wanting to spend some time in denver, there are plenty of us willing to host you. (right gint? )

Hope you guys can make it.....................

Posted by: brant Jan 6 2006, 04:49 PM

I sincerely would like to see some of those smiling faces that I met at the RRC and would love to put new faces with the names of some of you folk I've come to respect and know!

The event is going to be a fun safe one!
I'll buy everyone a beer that comes!
we will have EXPERT in car instructions

also did I mention that we will have some tech support, spare parts, and an emergency trailer?

did I mention the instruction....
(ha... inside joke from a fella named Walt)

come'mon fellas! put it in your calendar for:
Saturday MAY 20th and Sunday the 21st!

Posted by: Brew Jan 6 2006, 04:59 PM

May!?!? What happened to the April date?? I dunno if I can wait that long!

But I'll be there anyway!!

Posted by: MW 914 Jan 6 2006, 05:02 PM

Sounds like fun guys. Here is your mission should you decide to accept it:

Convince my wife that the same day that I return from my annual guys golf and poker trip that I should basically shower, pick up the 914 and head directly to Colorado to hang out with you folks racing around a track and drinking beer at night. Good luck gentlemen. I'll be watching.



















Ummmm yeah.....you can count me out.

Posted by: brant Jan 6 2006, 05:07 PM

I think I am to blame for the april issue.
(2 different events at the same place one in april and the other may.... but the may one is definitely the party we are crashing)

Michael,
whats your home number.
I want to talk to your wife.
and besides what is more important golf or racing 914's on a track!

where are your priorities man!

Posted by: alpha434 Jan 6 2006, 05:09 PM

give me your home phone number. I'll convince your wife.

Joke. I don't want to talk to your wife. Married women sorta scare me.


Its a ninja. Has to be.



Cause this ones a terrorist.

Posted by: MW 914 Jan 6 2006, 05:14 PM

I was afraid that some of you would want to talk to her. You can reach her at 867-5309. Don't call after 10:00 mountain time please.

Posted by: alpha434 Jan 6 2006, 05:16 PM

If brant has a roll of duct tape and my back, we could always kidnap him, and have his car shipped down here.

We'll need some help though.




Maybe a band of ninjas can help.



And maybe one fanatical terrorist.

Posted by: brant Jan 6 2006, 09:13 PM

I got your back Chris....


so Chris now that we know Michael is afraid to face you on the track....
seems like the only question remaining is if you can take Greg on the track or not..

Greg, you gonna put that sway bar on now?

brant

Posted by: MW 914 Jan 7 2006, 10:31 AM

QUOTE (brant @ Jan 6 2006, 07:13 PM)

so Chris now that we know Michael is afraid to face you on the track....

You don't want to mess with me on the track! Once I get all 78 horses going the same direction....look out! I am hell on wheels assuming I can get the car into second....

Posted by: brant Jan 8 2006, 08:16 AM

QUOTE (MW 914 @ Jan 7 2006, 09:31 AM)

QUOTE (brant @ Jan 6 2006, 07:13 PM) so Chris now that we know Michael is afraid to face you on the track.... You don't want to mess with me on the track! Once I get all 78 horses going the same direction....look out! I am hell on wheels

I say...
put your money where your mouth is!

Posted by: MW 914 Jan 8 2006, 09:04 AM

Considering the only type of racing I have ever done is BMX when I was a kid, it would be pretty interesting with me out there.

Posted by: brant Jan 8 2006, 09:09 AM

QUOTE (MW 914 @ Jan 8 2006, 08:04 AM)

Considering the only type of racing I have ever done is BMX when I was a kid, it would be pretty interesting with me out there.

but its not racing per se...
its drivers ed

and what better place to get your feet wet than with 20 other 914's, many of which are doing their first ever track event too.

think about it...
no 911turbo guys to worry about.
sure you don't want to come?
I can put you up
its more exciting than golf.....

brant

Posted by: MW 914 Jan 8 2006, 09:13 AM

I would love to. No chance though. I get back on Saturday from a 3 day trip so it would be pretty tough to get another couple of days approved.

Posted by: brant Jan 8 2006, 02:20 PM

Ok Michael your off the hook.

I can't believe no one else has stepped up to this opportunity.
I guarantee you it will the be the cheapest track opportunity you may ever have again. We are even talking about subsidised food and lodging...

plus safe, and instruction.

hmmm.... surprised no one else has chimmed in.

Eric?
where is Joe RS?

Posted by: Gint Jan 8 2006, 06:21 PM

Like I said on the Colorado-914, I can't commit at this point. But I really want to go.

If I got a offer of assistance to drop a motor and weld up a suspension ear that would definitely kick me in to high gear. Hint hint...

Posted by: trekkor Jan 8 2006, 06:44 PM

Road trip?

Thinking...


KT

Posted by: Brew Jan 8 2006, 08:22 PM

Gint, say the word! Let me know when, I'd be glad to help! Do you have a welder, or shall I bring mine?

Posted by: majkos Jan 8 2006, 09:01 PM

G-man
After all the help you gave me,At least let me give ya a hand LOL!!!!!
We could do it in a weekend,drop motor,grind, clean,weld,replace muffler,put motor back in! As long as I can drink beer Kool!

Posted by: brant Jan 8 2006, 09:55 PM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Jan 8 2006, 05:44 PM)

Road trip? Thinking... KT

Trekkor,

beer, free lodging, and cheap track time...
why not make a road trip of it.
you would be famous....


Ginter,

plan a weekend (just not during my vacation in January)
I'll come help
I think we could get it done in a day!

have welder will travel.
brant

Posted by: trekkor Jan 8 2006, 10:05 PM

More details, please.

Seriously thinking...

Where's a track map?


KT

Posted by: brant Jan 8 2006, 10:15 PM

apparently my connection is too slow or else their website is down.
let me try tomorrow to get you a track map..
they may even have a video?

basically its an old WW2 airport circuit.
not much elevation but still really fun.

and corner one is taken on the floor in 5th gear.... Then you go over a hump and down shift to 3rd... have to make sure you break right after the car compresses from the "hump"

its fun...
and the whole weekend will be a blast.
you should do it!

brant

Posted by: trekkor Jan 8 2006, 10:25 PM

I'll keep an eye on this one.

We'll turn it into a Grand Canyon visit on the way home.


KT

Posted by: Gint Jan 8 2006, 10:58 PM

I have my own welder boys, I just need time. And a few spare hands. I'll plan for a nice weekend in March.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 9 2006, 02:28 AM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Jan 8 2006, 08:25 PM)

I'll keep an eye on this one. We'll turn it into a Grand Canyon visit on the way home. KT

or yellowstone if you come across I-80

Posted by: brant Jan 9 2006, 02:21 PM

Trekkor and all.

don't know if this will work, but here is the only video I could scrounge up. Its not as high of a quality as your vids trekkor, but it gives you an idea:

http://164.47.170.60/newamr/videos/lajunta.asp

Posted by: trekkor Jan 9 2006, 09:05 PM

Thanks for posting the link.

I'm having a bit of trouble seeing it.
I want to save it but it keeps trying to play it "streaming".

Sounds fast...


KT

Posted by: brant Jan 10 2006, 09:43 AM

QUOTE (trekkor @ Jan 9 2006, 08:05 PM)

Thanks for posting the link. I'm having a bit of trouble seeing it. I want to save it but it keeps trying to play it "streaming". Sounds fast... KT

I can't get their silly website to work from home on dial up. That might be your problem. I don't understand computers well enough to explain why.. but its probably a large flash media file or something....

anyways, I did find a track map for you.
It is fast, but not in a way where a 914 feels like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Because it has enough twisty stuff, that it is still fun for smaller motor'd cars. Heck, if we get this 914 specific run group, you will be the big dog anyways.

corner one is fun though...
if your feeling brave, you can choose to NOT lift in 5th gear

here is the picture:




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Posted by: trekkor Jan 10 2006, 10:01 AM

QUOTE

you will be the big dog anyways

More like the dirty dog...


Good track map.

Looks like fun to me. Hows the run off?
( don't plan on using it )


KT

Posted by: brant Jan 10 2006, 02:04 PM

Run off:

some good
and some fair.

around corner 1 and 2 the track is on its old airport runway, so its W I D E and you'll think its FI runoff because its all paved.

other places not so good.

this is an old rough track so it won't blow you away as the nicest thing you've ever seen.

but it will be cheap (did I mention that)
and besides.. the part that will blow you away is the high level of sophistication, intelligence, and good looks of the other participants.... lol

you big dirty dog you!

Posted by: Wild 6 Jan 12 2006, 12:36 AM

Am I imagining things or does this track look like a penis? And a really fast penis too! I think I'll try to attend.

Andy

Posted by: Ferg Jan 12 2006, 11:30 AM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jan 12 2006, 09:05 AM)

it is looking like we are going to have a BIG peni.... i mean 914 turn out for this event.  :D Brant, what are the current #'s? we can now count Ferg, since he "says" he bought a track car

what you think I would drive the 44 to a 914 event If I make it, which is looking good, and it's not torn apart, I will drive the six.

Ferg.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 12 2006, 11:44 AM

QUOTE (Ferg @ Jan 12 2006, 09:30 AM)

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Jan 12 2006, 09:05 AM) it is looking like we are going to have a BIG peni.... i mean 914 turn out for this event.  :D Brant, what are the current #'s? we can now count Ferg, since he "says" he bought a track car what you think I would drive the 44 to a 914 event If I make it, which is looking good, and it's not torn apart, I will drive the six. Ferg.

very simply, YES.
you big wuss..........

Posted by: brant Jan 12 2006, 04:28 PM

Andy (wild-6)
you've got to come!
I think we might have 2 other 3.6L's coming (I hope)
Joe RS
and the RS sister car out here in colorado owned by ken monohan.

(I think at the last PCA event, Ken monohans street legal 3.6 set 2nd top time of the day at this track, and I believe a twin turbo was TTOD)

It would be REALLY cool to have 3 big monsters out there at the same time.

OK #'s... so far I only have strong committments and maybes. So these numbers are not set in stone and are not paid or anything. I have 20 strong committments so far. I also got a reply from the chapter president that they liked the idea of a 914 specific run group and will take it to the board!



brant

Posted by: majkos Jan 12 2006, 08:03 PM

specific 914 run!
That's what we want!
Ok,so let's talk $$
How much are we looking at?
Just the basic track fee and other stuff
I need to know,so I can start saving ,before I blow it on other stuffs

Posted by: brant Jan 12 2006, 10:24 PM

Kevin,

I talked to the president of AMR today.
we are getting the green light!

but we can't absolutely nail down the money issue, because tracks have raised their rates this year.

figure 125 or maybe 150 to be absolutely safe.
also the new helmets are out and thus the rule has "advanced forward" and only 2000 and newer helmets are now legal. So we are going to run short on helmets and are scrounging to borrow more.

Kevin..... get on the stick. Get green car ready. Your going whether you like it or not!!!!!!!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 12 2006, 10:33 PM

The First Official GET YOUR CAR READY DAY is FEBRUARY 4th at my house!

Come one, Come All!

3 Car garage bay will be available to work on 3 914's at the same time (there is about 4 feet of room in front of our expedition, so it's pretty roomy. might be able to squeeze a fourth car in horizontally if it's snowing )

I have a nice jack, but you have to bring your own jack stands............

will post this on the colorado site too............

Posted by: jhadler Jan 13 2006, 10:41 AM

I'd love to bring my car over, but right now the engine hasn't gotten back into the chassis!!!

Gettin' closer though! I've got some extra time this weekend to work on the car, so I'll be keeping busy in the garage...

-Josh2

Posted by: brant Jan 13 2006, 10:58 AM

QUOTE (jhadler @ Jan 13 2006, 09:41 AM)

I'd love to bring my car over, but right now the engine hasn't gotten back into the chassis!!! Gettin' closer though! I've got some extra time this weekend to work on the car, so I'll be keeping busy in the garage... -Josh2

you had better Josh!

I'm counting you in the attendee's list

brant

Posted by: TROJANMAN Jan 27 2006, 01:21 PM

eric shea, this is for you

Posted by: mudfoot76 Jan 27 2006, 02:37 PM

How many runs does one get for that $125-150? The DEs I've run here you get six sessions over the course of two days...

$150 for a whole weekend? And an excuse to take the 914 on a nice long road trip to the mountains....

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 13 2006, 03:27 PM

brant,
could you please post your updated info?
(including eric shea's RSVP)
thanks

Posted by: jhadler Mar 13 2006, 03:32 PM

Yes please!

Oh, and I guess I need to get some clarification on safety gear allowances etc.

Can I use a harness mounted to a harness bar without a rollbar? I have OE belts, but would prefer to use the harness.

Thanks!

-Josh2

Posted by: brant Mar 13 2006, 03:36 PM

Josh...

so PCA has this weird rule about seatbelts.
its a national rule that says when you have a passenger in the car they are entitled to the same level of safety gear as a driver...


so IF you have an instructor in the car with you.
you would both have to use the stock belts (unless you put race belts on both sides)

but while you are driving solo, you will be able to use your fancy belts.

in fact they may just look the other way and let you use your fancy belts all the time. The rule was to incourage extra safety gear be installed, not to discourage its use.

Generally for PCA DE you need:

long sleeve cotton shirt, jeans, tennis shoes.
A helmet
working seatbelts.
a fire-extinguisher bottle (for D.O.T. tired cars)

the cage is not required
the driving suit, gloves, belaclava, race seatbelts, hans, etc are not required.....

your golden!
now get that motor in there!

brant

Posted by: brant Mar 13 2006, 03:38 PM

914’s at LaJunta Details:

· The AMR club that is sanctioning the event has gone above and beyond to accommodate us 914 folk! There is going to be a 914 specific run group (mostly novice level drivers) if we have enough turnouts to fill it. Obviously some of the really experienced drivers (and 2 driver cars) will be bumped out of this group, but lets get 25 914’s into it and have our own run group!

· 914 Folk are going to need to register EARLY to accommodate the extra planning and get us into our own run group! So deadline for us to register is going to be 4/10/06. Everyone is going to need to complete the registration form, mail it with a check to:

AMR-PCA Registrar
P.O. Box 2231
Colorado Springs, CO 80901

· Pretech is necessary, especially if this is your first PCA event. The scheduled date is 5/10 for pretech, and the locations are not yet announced but should include Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Ft. Collins. Put the 5/10/06 date into your calendar and plan on taking your car to a pretech meeting that evening.

· Helmets. It looks like AMR-PCA is going to allow the 1995 Snell certification to continue to be used until June 2006. This is great news if the cost of a new helmet was going to keep you from attending! Getting a new 2005 rated helmet is still a good idea, but don’t let it keep you from coming now. If you have no helmet, I can come up with a couple of loaners and help coordinate any sharing.

· Cost: The event is going to cost $130 for both days! If you are not a PCA member you will need to add $10 to this registration cost, so $140 for non-members. This Registration fee will include an event T-shirt! 2 driver cars get to save even more money, and the cost is $130/$140 for the first driver and only $100/$110 for the second driver! (We have tons of fun 914 people who may not have a car ready to attend, so feel free to be generous and offer to share you car with a friend if you feel so inclined!) Finally, there is a dinner planned in LaJunta after the event. This is an additional $12 per person and needs to be paid with registration. (The event fee is refundable if you have to back out and can give a 72 hours notice to the registrar)

· Lodging: LaJunta has some affordable lodging. Also, there will be some sleeping bag space available at Dad’s house. Finally, I’m willing to come up with lodging details in Lamar for interested parties also.

LaJunta Hotels:
Super 8 (719) 384-4408
Holiday Inn (719) 384-2900
Travel Inn (719) 384-2604
Stagecoach Inn (719) 384-6476

I’ll get future updates and info available including maps, directions, a caravan schedule, list of items to bring, and event format. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you think of.

Posted by: jhadler Mar 13 2006, 03:39 PM

Good to know.

Yes, I will have equal seating and restraints for both seats...

okay, I don't have a second set of arm restraints...

-Josh2

Posted by: brant Mar 13 2006, 03:50 PM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Mar 13 2006, 02:46 PM)

QUOTE (brant @ Mar 13 2006, 01:38 PM) (We have tons of fun 914 people who may not have a car ready to attend, so feel free to be generous and offer to share you car with a friend if you feel so inclined!) my car may not be ready to attend. can i drive your race car brant?

sure...
but only the plastic model one I have

Posted by: byndbad914 Mar 13 2006, 07:37 PM

hmmm... glad this got bumped as I didn't see it before. I guess I will play it by ear, but if a "cheap fare" is available the Tuesday before and my weekend is open, that is just the right excuse to fly out to Denver and visit my friend and head out to check out some racing.

Are "ride-alongs" allowed (assuming I bring my helmet and have the proper attire)? I think this may have been covered in the posts already, but I am brain-farting right now...

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 13 2006, 08:17 PM

QUOTE (byndbad914 @ Mar 13 2006, 05:37 PM)

hmmm... glad this got bumped as I didn't see it before.  I guess I will play it by ear, but if a "cheap fare" is available the Tuesday before and my weekend is open, that is just the right excuse to fly out to Denver and visit my friend and head out to check out some racing. Are "ride-alongs" allowed (assuming I bring my helmet and have the proper attire)?  I think this may have been covered in the posts already, but I am brain-farting right now...

this beats the hell out of any weekend fare special and is available NOW

http://www.aa.com

The So Cal Contingent can Invade Colorado at this price

Average Fare Per Person - 168.00 USD


AMERICAN AIRLINES
678 LAX
Los Angeles 05/19/2006 03:48 PM DEN
Denver 05/19/2006 07:04 PM M83 Economy
View Seats 849 N/A

AMERICAN AIRLINES
1469 DEN
Denver 05/21/2006 09:22 AM LAX
Los Angeles 05/21/2006 10:45 AM M80 Economy
View Seats 849 N/A

Posted by: alpha434 Mar 14 2006, 12:48 AM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Mar 13 2006, 06:17 PM)

QUOTE (byndbad914 @ Mar 13 2006, 05:37 PM) hmmm... glad this got bumped as I didn't see it before.  I guess I will play it by ear, but if a "cheap fare" is available the Tuesday before and my weekend is open, that is just the right excuse to fly out to Denver and visit my friend and head out to check out some racing. Are "ride-alongs" allowed (assuming I bring my helmet and have the proper attire)?  I think this may have been covered in the posts already, but I am brain-farting right now... this beats the hell out of any weekend fare special and is available NOW http://www.aa.com The So Cal Contingent can Invade Colorado at this price Average Fare Per Person - 168.00 USD AMERICAN AIRLINES 678 LAX Los Angeles 05/19/2006 03:48 PM DEN Denver 05/19/2006 07:04 PM M83 Economy View Seats 849 N/A AMERICAN AIRLINES 1469 DEN Denver 05/21/2006 09:22 AM LAX Los Angeles 05/21/2006 10:45 AM M80 Economy View Seats 849 N/A

So how would the So Cal contingent get their CARS here?!?!

Posted by: brant Mar 14 2006, 09:25 AM

I can pick people up at the airport.
provide transportation and even lodging...


the ride along won't be as simple since that is not commonly practiced by our local region...

so bribe one of the colorado guys to let you use their passenger seat and become a driver instead of a rider!

brant

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 14 2006, 10:06 AM

QUOTE (alpha434 @ Mar 13 2006, 10:48 PM)

So how would the So Cal contingent get their CARS here?!?!

it's about the people, not the cars.

i may have an extra car lined up for the event.........

Posted by: bmunday Mar 14 2006, 10:22 AM

Sounds like a blast..
Maybe the house will be sold and we will be moved out there by then.. I doubt it, but stranger things have happened...

Edit: yeeehhaaa!!! Post 1,000, what do I win?

Posted by: TurtleGirl Mar 14 2006, 12:01 PM

OK.... So I'd like to come up... but I don't think I'll be running my car. I don't think we'll be ready by then. (You never know, but I don't want to push it!)

The thing is, I am turning 30 on the 19th of May, and I'm looking for an excuse to celebrate it out of town... I love Denver, and it's not hard to convince me to go.

Soooo..... for those of us not planning to run, are we going to have anything besides the track scheduled? I want to come watch (and maybe ride along... hint hint) but I don't want to pressure myself to have the car ready for tech by the 10th of May.

It'd be good to meet some of the people I missed at the RRC!

Posted by: brant Mar 14 2006, 01:14 PM

Regarding Tech on the 10th.
We can definitely get you teched at the track.
the good news is that for people out of state or out of town they waive the tech fee...
(the only risk is that if you fail tech you have no time to make repairs.... but since you have an excellent mechanic I wouldn't think you would have any problems)

Ride alongs are kinda tough..
were runnning with local PCA and they don't really allow many ride alongs.

not that we wouldn't love to have more people... I just think I would be misreprenting the event if people got the idea that they could do ride alongs. Its not a common part of their rule structure for liability reasons...

come as a driver... have Joe bring his car and convince him to let you co-drive for your birthday!

on second thought... bring your own car! I want to see that beauty!

brant

Posted by: michael_oberg Mar 14 2006, 03:28 PM

QUOTE (Gint @ Jan 8 2006, 08:58 PM)

I have my own welder boys, I just need time.  And a few spare hands.  I'll plan for a nice weekend in March.

Gint,
If you still need a set of helper hands, I'd be happy to offer mine. I do not own a 914 yet (hopefully by winter), so my porsche experience is limited, but I am close to you and would love to meet you, and over your beautiful restoration.

- Michael

Posted by: Gint Mar 14 2006, 05:50 PM

Love to have you Michael. Never met a Mike I didn't like. Well there was that one guy...

I've got a nice little low budget driver for sale.

Are you on our Colorado-914 email list? If you are and I forgot, please forgive me. I'm getting senile like Z. Click on the link in Colorado-914 logo my signature. We're getting together next Saturday for a Raby engine build DVD viewing.

Posted by: one914racer Mar 14 2006, 11:26 PM

somebody needs a car delivered from SOCAL to COLORADO

Posted by: Ferg Mar 15 2006, 09:51 AM

Not me. I'm still looking...

Ferg

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 21 2006, 12:51 PM

At $130 for a 2 day event, This is a BARGAIN!

Posted by: brant Mar 22 2006, 10:09 AM

Joe,

I've got something to temp you with...
I called an old friend about Lajunta.
I think he is coming now.

you've met his dad, Jim in N.M.
Jim visited you to view the RS

Father and son (Jim and James) just finished a 3.6 monster conversion in YELLOW on an original VIN chassis.

So now there should be 3 yellow 3.6 cars at Lajunta!
you have to come and bring Liz and Turtle Girl please.

Here is a picture of James car when he did some shake down tests after the restoration:


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Posted by: majkos Mar 22 2006, 10:12 AM

KOOL Hauler!

Posted by: jhadler Mar 22 2006, 11:10 AM

The old ambulances and coffin haulers are excellent tow vehicles. I know someone else who used to haul around a TVR griffin with one. Think about it. Old Cadilac chassis, ladder frame, live rear axle (easy to replace differentials), and big block GM power. That's right, BIG block. You could tow a HOUSE with those things...

Comfy, and cheap to buy as well...

-Josh2

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 23 2006, 01:19 PM

if only half the 914's brant spammed show up, this is going to be a HUGE event.

Posted by: brant Mar 23 2006, 01:48 PM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Mar 23 2006, 12:19 PM)

if only half the 914's brant spammed show up, this is going to be a HUGE event.

I hope so....

I realize we may only get 15 teeners out there... but how cool would it be if we got 45?

people will be sorry if they miss this!

brant

Posted by: majkos Mar 23 2006, 04:00 PM

QUOTE (brant @ Mar 23 2006, 11:48 AM)

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Mar 23 2006, 12:19 PM) if only half the 914's brant spammed show up, this is going to be a HUGE event.  :) I hope so.... I realize we may only get 15 teeners out there... but how cool would it be if we got 45? people will be sorry if they miss this! brant

That would be way kool!
We'll show the rest of the "porsche" people
how to have fun!

Posted by: brant Mar 23 2006, 04:24 PM

Kevin,
Are you 100% coming now?

gosh I hope so...
It wouldn't be right to not have you there, but I've been worrie this whole time that your work might interfere...

you have to come Kevin!

Posted by: majkos Mar 23 2006, 04:35 PM

I'm commited,Got a sponsor!(Greg),so can't miss this event
Trying to build a 2.0'have original 1.7 in for now,and plans to have for back-up.

Trying to figure out how to have a camper AND car trailer.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 23 2006, 05:11 PM

QUOTE (majkos @ Mar 23 2006, 02:35 PM)

Trying to figure out how to have a camper AND car trailer.

me too.

Posted by: Brew Mar 23 2006, 10:49 PM

Where we campin at?

I'm going to drag down my truck and camper, I'll have a buddy drive the Teener, and hope I dont break anything!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 24 2006, 12:07 AM

QUOTE (Brew @ Mar 23 2006, 08:49 PM)

Where we campin at? I'm going to drag down my truck and camper, I'll have a buddy drive the Teener, and hope I dont break anything!

i was thinking of the same plan. i think Brant said he might be able to drive my teener out. If that's the case, i could sleep 2 additional people in my trailer, comfortably.

Brant, do they allow overnight parking at the track?

This located right in the middle of Brant's childhood home and the Track: http://parks.state.co.us/default.asp?parkID=84&action=park

Posted by: brant Mar 24 2006, 09:24 AM

you could tow to John Martin (possibly the largest body of water in the state)......


but yeah.. they will let you just stay at the track.
Thats where most people camp.

Gary from New Mexico is going to tow his camper (with his 914 mind you!) and camp right at the track.

during vintage events a dozen guys camp right at the track.

It really cuts down on the drinking and driving issues... since it promotes drinking and walking!

brant

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 24 2006, 01:59 PM

So who all is planning on camping?

If I go, I will probably need to camp.

Kev - I've got dibs on Mom's helmet!

And Brant - I believe that Blue Mesa is the largest body of water in the state.

Posted by: Brew Mar 24 2006, 05:22 PM

I'm in for camping!

I dont think I'm going to have H2O facilities in my trailer by then, so I'd prefer staying close to.......

Are there going to be extra helmets, or am I going to have to buy one?

Posted by: majkos Mar 24 2006, 05:35 PM

QUOTE (BMartin914 @ Mar 24 2006, 11:59 AM)

So who all is planning on camping? If I go, I will probably need to camp. Kev - I've got dibs on Mom's helmet! And Brant - I believe that Blue Mesa is the largest body of water in the state.

I'm 'camping' one way or another
Ben,I figured you call it, and it's a NEW one!
So Kool looking I bought it for her!

I really love spending "Quailty" time,at the track, with my mom, she can REALLY drive!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 24 2006, 05:50 PM

we are going to make a wagon circle with all of the campers and throw the tents in the middle.

Posted by: brant Mar 24 2006, 05:51 PM

Kevin, have mom come with you and co-drive the green machine? Also, if you camp at the track they do have running water in the toilets. No showers, but sinks and toilets at least!


John,
I'm keeping a list of helmet needs.
what size do you need.
so far I have 1 extra lined up as a loaner, but need at least a couple more... Are you a large or a medium?

brant

Posted by: majkos Mar 24 2006, 06:42 PM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Mar 24 2006, 03:50 PM)

we are going to make a wagon circle with all of the campers and throw the tents in the middle.

'an sit around a fire,holding hands ,sining "Kuum-by-ya!!"

Posted by: majkos Mar 24 2006, 06:48 PM

QUOTE (brant @ Mar 24 2006, 03:51 PM)

Kevin, have mom come with you and co-drive the green machine? Also, if you camp at the track they do have running water in the toilets. No showers, but sinks and toilets at least! John, I'm keeping a list of helmet needs. what size do you need. so far I have 1 extra lined up as a loaner, but need at least a couple more... Are you a large or a medium? brant

No way!!

She's SCARED of the 'Lil Green machine

Bad enough she drive's a Rice burner!Righ Ben?
A 300 Z Turbo (2 in fact)

Would be kinda tough to shift a whole different pattern!

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 24 2006, 07:13 PM

QUOTE (majkos @ Mar 24 2006, 04:48 PM)

QUOTE (brant @ Mar 24 2006, 03:51 PM) Kevin, have mom come with you and co-drive the green machine?   brant No way!! She's SCARED of the 'Lil Green machine

She hates that car. I like when she tells the story about the time she *had* to drive it.

Come on Kev, we all know that old Nissan / Datsuns are the best.

Brant just loves them. He could hardly contain himself when I mentioned them to him.

Posted by: Brew Mar 26 2006, 02:58 AM

Brant,

Large!

I wear a 7 1/2 or 5/8, ish. Lemme know if I need to come up with my own.

Posted by: brant Mar 26 2006, 10:34 AM

John,

if you inclined or know of anyone that has one you can borrow that will help.

I'm not kicking you out in the cold.
but the reality is that I've got 3 people needing to borrow a size large so far, and 0 confirmed loaners in size large

(although I have one possible loaner size L that I'm working on... but that won't help 3 people)

so if you can come up with 1 (or 2 or 3) thats great... but if it means your skipping the event I will find something!

Greg did find some great sales on legal helmets as low as 100$
so if you know your going to keep doing this and feel like being a big spender, it is nicer to have your own helmet without someone elses sweat in it. Nothing quite as much of a weird feeling as sliding on a wet, sweaty helmet that is someone elses sweat.

let me know either way please

brant

Posted by: majkos Mar 26 2006, 10:59 AM

errr..... nice "picture" ,Brant

$100 is a great deal!

Who and where?

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 26 2006, 11:23 AM

it's a pyrotect open face SA rated
the M was cheaper.
i'll look for the link later today.
kev, i need a passenger side S tube, if you got one?

Posted by: majkos Mar 26 2006, 12:18 PM

FINALLY Found my HE stash

Got 'em,though kinda hard to remember which pieces goes where.
I've headers, and havin't dealt with theses for years!

Posted by: Brew Mar 28 2006, 08:30 AM

Greg,

I know you're busy keeping your car on jackstands, but...how bout that link?

Posted by: brant Mar 28 2006, 10:30 AM

John....

greg is going to get you a PM

brant

Posted by: brant Mar 29 2006, 02:47 PM

Hey...
this topic is way to quiet..
anyone heard updates from Joe, Lauren, or Turtle girl?
(I sure hope they come!)

also...
does anybody think they can beat this: ?






http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=40398&hl=gary


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Posted by: jhadler Mar 29 2006, 03:01 PM

Woo Hoo! Looks like Kamikaze at Second Creek! Man, I miss that track....

-Josh2

Posted by: brant Mar 29 2006, 03:20 PM

Yep kamikaze....

but there is a special little something about that picture... A certain copper colored 914 went off backwards and made those nice tracks in the grass....

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 29 2006, 04:18 PM

That wouldn't have been...




Nah....




Couldn't have been...




Greg?!?!?!?!

Posted by: brant Mar 29 2006, 06:02 PM

Hmmm...


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Posted by: brant Apr 6 2006, 08:35 AM

Registration is monday everyone!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 6 2006, 09:05 AM

If you are in Colorado and/or plan on being at the track event on May 20th,
and you would like discount on a Bell or Pyrotect helmet or product from http://www.pyrotect.com
please PM me with the products you would like to order.

Posted by: brant Apr 6 2006, 09:17 AM

Greg,

you gonna place the order today?

I'm starting to sweat...
lets get the order in soon if possible.
I want try and use that helmet on april 20th for the vintage school...

brant

Posted by: brant Apr 20 2006, 02:31 PM

Update,

I just found out that we will be granted the privelidge of having a home made turbo 1.8/4 in attendance at this event.

I think this is a home made turbo that has had very little exposure

will be interesting to see!

brant

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 24 2006, 02:16 PM

I wasn't even in the car when that happened. But brant was

Posted by: brant Apr 30 2006, 10:04 PM

Hey everyone.
just wanted to shout out a reminder that Pre-teching your car is absolutely necessary for the event.

You can pay 20 bucks to do it at the track, but I'd strongly advise against that.
it would Not be any fun to drive all the way out there and then fail the tech and not get to drive (been there done that)

Instead...
go the Free pre-tech on 5/10
that way if something is found substandard you will have time to fix it and still attend the event.

There will be sessions held in different locations
(couple in denver, one in boulder, one in the springs)

print out, or at least look at the sheet and go ahead and check every thing yourself.
guaranteed they are going to ask you the date of the last brake fluid change, and they are going to look at the thickness of brake pad material you have left.

I recommend going down the entire list and fixing or changing everything that is in question.
then when you go to the pre-tech you will pass with flying colors and they will sign off on the car.

so here is the link to the website with all the maps.. all the times and addressess.. and the printable tech sheets:

http://www.crossroadsmotorsport.com/LaJunta2006/pretech.html

or: http://www.crossroadsmotorsport.com/LaJunta2006/pretech.html


this is practically the last step.
get to wrenching so we can all be on the track!
brant

Posted by: jhadler May 1 2006, 04:13 PM

Okay, time is getting tight, and I'm running behind (ratsifrakin fuel lines!). So as of now, I'm "questionable". I'll be pushin' to make it, but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it's getting louder as it's getting closer... And I think I hear a loud horn blowing.......

-Josh2

Posted by: brant May 1 2006, 04:18 PM

keep working Josh...
you should make it
it would be VERY worth it...

1 day of work and we could have it running..
wanna schedule a colorado work day?

brant

Posted by: jhadler May 1 2006, 04:40 PM

Okay. Let me check with the family planner... :-)

I'll see if there's a solid day this weekend. Stay tuned.

-Josh2

Posted by: jhadler May 5 2006, 11:28 AM

Okay, I tried the local list, and it seems to be down.

What: Try to get Josh'2 914 off jackstands for the season.

Why: 'cause it's been too damn long, that's why!

Where: My House in Lyons (15 min North of Boulder, 10 min West of Longmont)

When: When else? Garage opens at 9:14 on Sunday...

Any and all help would be greatluy appreciated, Pizza and barley pops will be avaialble.

-Josh2

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 5 2006, 11:33 AM

my parents our in town, so i probably can't make it
but you didn;t say what day?

Posted by: jhadler May 5 2006, 11:35 AM

Edited my post. The plan is Sunday.

-Josh2

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 5 2006, 11:45 AM

then i definitely can't make it. We're baptizing the boy.
good luck

Posted by: jhadler May 5 2006, 11:50 AM

Well congratulations!

Have a great Sunday!

Anyone else?

-Josh2

Posted by: brant May 5 2006, 12:03 PM

bump...

dang Josh I can't make it either.
I'm doing the:
"one last desperate attempt to get brant's 914 off of jackstands weekend"

crud, I'm sorry about that.
its my last shot before lajunta too.
but I really really really want you to be at lajunta too, so I will try to support you by bumping this thread and encouraging other teeners to help you out.

brant

Posted by: jhadler May 8 2006, 11:33 AM

Well, I made a valiant effort, but it was one of those two steps forward, one step backwards days...

Got a lot done on the car, but not enough to get the engine into the car. The kicker was discovering the my rear window was hanging on, quite literally, by a thread. So, it's time to replace the window seal. At this point, the chances of the car being ready for La Junta are slim and none, and slim just hopped a plane to Texas...

Sorry all, but I gotta call "no joy" on the track day.

Have a good one folks!!

-Josh2

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 8 2006, 11:39 AM

there's always next weekend..............

Posted by: jhadler May 8 2006, 12:18 PM

I was actually refering to the weekend of the 20th. With the car still lacking a drivetrain, and needing a rear window replacement, and my time being fairly limited for wrenching these days, it's not gonna happen soon enough to be track ready.

-Josh2

Posted by: RonD May 8 2006, 03:59 PM

Josh

I could spare a day Saturday or Sunday to help get the car going. I did the back window on mine last summer. I might even have enough left over to do yours.

Ron

Posted by: jhadler May 8 2006, 04:31 PM

Saturday is the day. Sunday is Mother's day.

Ron, do you think you have enough tape for the window? I was gonna get some for the job anyway.

I'll let you know about Saturday as the week progresses...

-Josh2

Posted by: RonD May 9 2006, 07:51 AM

Josh

Looks like I only have enough tape to do one long side and the 2 short ends. But not all the way around. I got my tape from Elite Auto Glass in Boulder.

Saturday will work for me.

Ron

Posted by: BMartin914 May 19 2006, 06:55 PM

Several members of the Colorado Contingent left this afternoon for the PCA DE event in La Junta, CO.

Wish them luck...

Hope they have a great time!

Posted by: Gint May 19 2006, 08:54 PM

I made it as far as Elizabeth. The car was vapor locking so I decided I'd rather be stuck between there and home than between there and Lamar.

Posted by: effutuo101 May 19 2006, 09:44 PM

Sorry to hear that Gint. Say hello to your wonderful wife for me. Tomorrow is wrenching day.

Posted by: SharonG May 20 2006, 07:54 AM

Hi Chris!

Posted by: effutuo101 May 20 2006, 09:26 AM

Hi Sharon! When are you all coming back up to Seattle? Have a great weekend and I hope that mothers day was great!
Chris

Posted by: SharonG May 20 2006, 10:01 PM

We'll be a lot closer to Seattle than Denver around July 7-9 ! Mother's Day was most excellent - Mike kinda yelled at someone for me and everything my kids made me mushy gifts that made me misty, AND Kevin gave me a bunch of beer. What more could a girl want?

Sorry I hijacked this thread... looking forward to photos from Track Day!!!

Posted by: effutuo101 May 21 2006, 11:10 PM

back to the top. Pictures yet? I think we are ok with the highjack. Glad mothers day was great! Looking forward to seeing you and mike at WCC! Any pictures yet?

Posted by: Gint May 22 2006, 07:11 AM

Hiya Chris.



...for pics.

Come on you slackers.

Posted by: TROJANMAN May 22 2006, 11:07 AM

I was a little disappointed, because i forgot to take a camera out to my corner working sessions. there are always great phot ops there.

Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:49 PM

finally a free second to play today...
here are a few of those pictures.

first one is extremely fuzzy... but I decided to post it anyways because you can see the carnival nicely... (it was dust and the light was only marginal for outdoor pictures)



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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:51 PM

I'm supposed to say that we special ordered the carnival for the event...

one of the colorado members in particular was having a REAL good time at the carnival:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:53 PM

more fun:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:54 PM

carnival food:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:55 PM

and what happens after carnival food:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 03:55 PM

enough silly pictures... time for some cars:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:03 PM

This car is amazing.
its a colorado springs car
an original -6 that is seriously well restored.

it is very close to stock and no holes were drilled and no permanent changes were made what so ever...


it also is a 3.6L

brant



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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:04 PM

The fenders are NOT pulled... NOT even rolled.
and yes those are 225/16 tires:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:05 PM

the monster:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:06 PM

The owner of the above yellow car also is a club racer.
Here are his and his father's race cars:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:07 PM

This one is for Ferg:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:08 PM

oops...
out of order.
this is underneath the 3.6 yellow car.

he used twin oil coolers in the rear:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:09 PM

the yellow car was clean!
pictures don't even do it justice!


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:10 PM

another club racer...
grant remmington's car:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:12 PM

So we had 17 or 18 914's present... (the number wasn't fully clear)
Here is a car from colorado springs:


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Posted by: East coaster May 22 2006, 04:12 PM

Brant.........On the yellow 3.6 car, is that the DME bolted to the front of the battery tray?? Do you have any more info on the car/owner??

Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:14 PM

A really good guy from New Mexico brought us a 2.0/6E conversion...
pretty dang quick.

Gary Smith is the mechanic behind the car and a All around GREAT guy.
he flat towed the car with the camper:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:18 PM

I didn't notice.
I wouldn't be surprised, just because they built the car without modifying a single thing to the original chassis... (they may not have drilled a hole for the wire harness and thus kept it in the bay?)

Owner/builders: Jim and James Wolcott.
Really... really.. really nice guys.
A father/son effort.
have known them for years.
I'll send them this thread so they can answer your questions directly!

(I was offered a ride in this car and will be kicking myself for years that I didn't just drop everything and hop in... Instead got busy and missed the oportunity)

brant

Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:22 PM

here is something interesting...
owner is a young guy.. but an ambitious one too.
its a 1.8 L-jet


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:23 PM

and the same black L-jet from the rear...

its a saab 9-3 turbo:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:25 PM

This picture is for Joe RS....

Joe this is the car I call your sister car..
its a 3.6 also.
VERY Very very fast on the track:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:26 PM

from the rear:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:28 PM

and the work room:


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Posted by: effutuo101 May 22 2006, 04:29 PM

Keep um coming Brant! Nice pic's of Kens' car

Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:29 PM

couple more:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:31 PM

I'm telling you guys...
all the new blood was wonderful.

all of the colorado teeners that went did wonderful!!!

I think a couple might even become hooked!

Here is Chris car:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:33 PM

Here is John's car...

(John, Chris, Greg, and Kevin were all great....)


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:34 PM

Kevin's green machine:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:35 PM

other angle:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:36 PM

another green car...

speaking of green cars, we missed you a ton Gint!


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:40 PM

another good friend's car
this is a FLYING.. monster 1.7 vintage car

in fact a few people at the track were hesitant to believe it was actually a 1.7
it really is though...

Orin was driving this weekend... and his sponsor Greg Johnson was present also.
good job Orin!




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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:41 PM

Here is the gang trying to stay cool.

Hey Dan, thanks a ton for coming.. really was an extra bonus and made it even more fun:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:48 PM

time for a few action shots..
I owe credit to these pics from a great 911 guy!
Craig over on pelican took all of these pictures.

I think there were 91 cars present.
only 17 or 18 of them were teeners:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:50 PM

This car was double driven.
Car is chick misura's I believe.
Greg Volan was driving it in this run group and you would of been surprised what a good effort he put out in such a quick group:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:50 PM

hot spot:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:51 PM

Ken in action:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:53 PM

Greg's favorite instructor.. walt fricke was flying in this car..
kinda a double inside joke too.

at one point he had actually attatched goose feathers all over the wing and body work to test aerodynamics. Then he video taped the effects to study them...




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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:54 PM

Here is that quick vintage car in action:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:55 PM

The green machine on a flying lap:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:56 PM

Hank Godfrenson from GT racing had this beautiful car present:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:57 PM

more action:


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Posted by: brant May 22 2006, 04:58 PM

The orange car ran pretty solid all weekend.
I was real pleased with it...

we were running 2002 victoracers and I got a 1:01.8 during sunday:


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Posted by: Gint May 22 2006, 07:23 PM

Carny and everything!?!?! I did't even know about that. Damn!

Posted by: Brew May 22 2006, 10:03 PM

[attachmentid=81519]For anyone not familiar with Brant's car, check out the link in his sig. His car is friggin SWEET!! I wish I had taken some decent pics of it.

I did get a pic or 2 of some taildraggers.


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Posted by: Brew May 22 2006, 10:05 PM

GT3s


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Posted by: Brew May 22 2006, 10:07 PM

Got boost?


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