Racer Chris in action again!, SCCA at NHIS (New Hampshire) Options

[guywan914]

Congrats gentlemen, Chris just think what you can do with that extra hp!!!

[pete-stevers]

Did you get a pic of the rabbit????

[ChrisFoley]

QUOTE (pete-stevers @ May 1 2005, 07:23 PM)

Did you get a pic of the rabbit????

This is an old pic of the GTI. As you can see we've fought it out on track in the past!
He was nearly penalized for excessive track width after the race. I guess the officials re-measured and found him to be right on the limit. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
This is the same car I chased around Lime Rock Park last fall in the NARRC Runoffs.

Around lap 24 I was reeling him in slowly and set my best time of the race. On the next lap I tried just a little too hard. I attempted to keep my gas foot flat on the pedal through a tricky section at the top of the track (turn 8) and found out why it was a bad idea. I had to go straight off onto a downhill gravel slope to get the car slowed down. I ended up finishing about 15 seconds behind the GTI.

Erik absolutely smoked the field in only his first National! Way to go Erik!

[9146R]

Thanks guys for the updates...great pix. Continued success to you all !

[Thorshammer]

Thanks to our supporters this weekend, Race, not Athletic.

The race was interesting, It was in the rain which started about an hour before we went to grid, Then while at grid, the rain stopped and the drying began. Anytime you are in the rain, its like driving really fast in the dry except for the lack of feedback when the car is going to break loose. Also its alot of luck, Some skill but mostly luck.

After bolting on the rains, I took all of the spacers from behind the wheels to narrow the rear track. You can usually gain some rear grip this way. and it seemed to work pretty good.

Chris was on the inside of row 2, me on the outside of row 2, I knew I was going to be very conservative the first couple laps. Chris got a good start and I got passed into turn three by a BMW. After messing with brake bias so I could stop the thing, I started to move up. The Goodyear rains worked well, but it was drying. I moved up to second and followed the leader in an RX7 for a couple laps. His car had some significant understeer on the exit, and entering turn three it had oversteer which he saved every lap like it was planned.

Into turn three he lost the rear but did not gather it up right away, which allowed me to go inside turn four (up the hill right hander) he stayed with me for a couple turns, and then started to fade back a bit. I pushed to make some time and almost looped it twice. The rest of the race was just trying to keep the tires cool because a dry line was forming and rain tire don't work well when they are overheated (very soft). I saw Ed a couple times as well as Tom Burge. He was struggling (Tom) with some sort of problem? Not sure. Ed was getting along fine and got a third. My first National win, hell, my first win period, regional or National. Felt Great.

The car ran great, I want to Thank Chris and his wife Mary for helping me and Thanks to William for the blogging duties. It was nice to meet you William.

Next Race Nelson Ledges Memorial Day weekend.

Erik Madsen

[bam914]

It sure is great to see my old car again(Ed's) It has not changed a bit, except for some diffferent decals. I am glad to see so many 914 racing in prod again. I wish there were more down here in Georgia. I sometimes wish I never sold it. Good job this weekend.

Blake

[J P Stein]

Eric:
Your win is really quite an accomplishment, I am highly impressed. Watching you build tha sucker I figured it was gonna be quick, but....damn!!

Give em' hell and we'll see you at the Run Offs, right? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[Thorshammer]

JP,

My hope is the Runoffs this year, Mid Ohio is where they should be. It will be the last one I attend until they move it from Heartland Park. Even with the lack of proper paddock space, I love MO. Been to Heartland Park on a motorcycle it sucks, boring. So for me, this will be the only Runoffs possibly. Need to run well.

Blake,

It was a helluva ride to come get the car. But don't worry, most all the parts are getting used. The trans I got from you is going into my buddies FP 914, yep another one, they are mulitplying.

[Brad Roberts]

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Great job Eric/Chris/Ed

Sooo happy to see 914's on grid.. it almost makes me pee my pants.

Now.. we need to work on sponsoring you guy's.


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[william harris]

So Brad, exactly who would the sponsor be? Have you found a new home? I am assuming that you are no longer at HPH? Details please and by the way, really good to have you back on the board. As you may know, Racer Chris is sponsored by Raby and Len Hoffman. This means alot of technical and mechanical help, but no money. Hey, we are all just having fun, you mean somebody will pay you for this stuff. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif)

[Brad Roberts]

I'd like for the club to sponsor several people. I know the tires are most expensive for them all. I'm betting I can get a deal on Goodyears if they all ran the same compound (typically R430)

Right this minute I'm working on a computer deal that would have me traveling to motorsports events around the USA. It will include PRO help for sponsors/marketing/parts sales/event promotion and possibly a "914club" magazine. We will see. They want to help me grow awareness for the "non-club" and they need my help to grow.


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[william harris]

Go Brad Go!!! Can you imagine a 914 magazine? Anyway, figure out a way to come to Boston. Lime Rock and NHIS are close and there has to be some good excuse to fly here with somebody else paying. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) I will personally show you the sites and you are welcome to stay at my house. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[Thorshammer]

Brads correct,

Tires are the biggest expense, 430 compound goodyears is what I use. Chris is on Hoosiers. Ed on Hoosiers, Limbert Goodyears, Burge ?
After tires theres gas, Race fuel, Hotel (anyone got stupid points on their reward cars to spare a few nights), oil, brake pads, food. Yes I know we are the ones having the fun, its true!

All the 914 guys are trying to make the Runoffs this year. Heres a list of probables, followed by a list of possibles:

Chris Foley
Les Handly
Steve Limbert
Tom Burge
Erik Madsen

Ed Givler, keep it up Ed
Kevin Groot, only in the possibles list cause I am not sure but know it is his plan.
Please post anyone elses possibility

As for the Runoffs: If we could organize a "914 Club" tent in the main paddock area it would be alot of fun. All 914's racers would be asked/invited to be in it, with only one stipulation. Get along and remember we are the only ones stupid enough or smart enough to race these cars.

But to do this. We would need someone to step up and handle it. The duties would include securing the tent space in the main PAVED paddock witht the SCCA and Mid Ohio, renting a tent probably 30X40?30X60? I have no idea, but enough for 6-8 cars. Setting it up, taking it down. A grill master, Fuel runner,video journalist, some eye candie, oops did I say that. Maybe I am whacked after all. Just thoughts, what are yours.

Erik Madsen

[Brad Roberts]

Let me tell the "new guy's" what you want to do at MO this year. Get me some pricing on the tents/crap. They plan to help me organize ALL914 feature races at several National Vintage events here and on the east coast.


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[Brad Roberts]

Eric,

I would imagine that Chris/Ed..and all the others would go to Goodyear if the price was "right". I'm sure Limbert is on radials. I'm betting 24 Goodyears could be had for a decent price. I'm still good friends with Roger and Brandon Krause. They are VERY tight with Goodyear.. and I have never asked them for anything..LOL


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[ChrisFoley]

Someone would have to be bending over backward for me to switch to Goodyears. Hoosier Tire East is less than ten minutes from my shop. I can go over there and have my tires mounted and balanced at no additional charge almost any day of the week. Besides, my second place finish is good for one free tire.
I'm gonna run their 35 compound and see how long they last. I think they will stand up fine and give me better grip in the corners compared to the 45's I've been using. I take the 45's off long before the rubber is worn off them.

BTW, I'm all for a PORSCHE 914 tent at MO if someone will do the organizing. That would be a great way for the club to sponsor us IMO. Mazda, Nissan, etc, all have a tent there.

[william harris]

Brad: these guys are carrying the flag. They deserve the support of the 914 club. Issue an imperial edict and it will be so. Let's get a 914 club tent and other goodies (don't know about the eye candy Erik) and show the world we are behind our racers. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif)

[HotRod]

Congrats guys pon a good job! Some nice lookin cars.
Les didn't make it?

You can add me to the list of 914s hoping to make the runoffs, I'm takin the car out this weekend to VIR for the double SAARC/MARRS...we'll see what my chances are.

I use Hoosier simply because I like the 'feel' better, but could adjust to the Goodyear 'feel' if the price was right...

[Jake Raby]

Good job Chris!

I am very glad to see the 914s doing well in EP/FP this year.

I know what Kevin Groot's plan is because I am very involved with that engine as we speak. Kevin is using the stock engine to gain very important knowledge of the car and we are working together to get him in practice for how to tune the engine for varying weather conditions. I made this suggestion because an EP engine in the 4 cylinder world is a VERY volatile beast, it requires a more experienced touch to tune because it has every risk and bit of development that can be taken to make it's max power. I hope that Kevin will be ready for his engine by the time for the runoffs- if he can make it there with the stock engine he has now.

Tom Burdge is running RAT power this year for the first time. His regular season engine isn't what I would like it to be, but his runoffs engine is in the works now along with Chris's. Tom has been plagued with catastrophic engine failures so when he came to me my main goal was to get him a reliable regular season engine first and foremost and get him some reliable seat time.

As for Chris: His new engine will be getting the repair finished soon. Len is still working on the head and I just received the replacement cylinder today.. We'll have him back up and going with big power very soon. Chris is also having to get used o an engine making more power and that is more volatile as well and his car is getting some changes to compliment the engine that have to be made. Getting this much power is just like outgrowing your shoes...

This program will continue to grow for sure. I have limited the racers that I will be assisting with engine programs to Chris and Kevin Groot and after this trial year for Tom Burdge possible him as well. I have no intentions of doing more race engines than these couple of guys so I can concentrate on them and still keep my normal schedule up. Race engines create glory through hard work and risks, but they don't pay the bills!

[edgetoo]

Hi ALL!

There are SO many to thank. These cars and drivers are more in-bread than a West VA family!

Blake's car (chasis) went to Eric and then to me (Ed) It took about 2 yrs to mend rust, convert to 5 bolt, and reinstall race type suspension etc. All the crew of Dan Zick, Tom Gentz, & Scott Rosnick have been involved deeply in the process. (In addition to all the local and not so local experts with both technical help and parts) The EdGE ALSO ran for 2 yrs with a FSV 1700 motor with a stock trans. Last year, the car was reunited with Blake's motor plus an acquired close ratio box. Unfortunally, I failed to properly fill the dry sumpt system and the motor was lost in 3 laps. Ric Racing updated the box to correct shifting problems. With replacement parts acquired, last Monday, Eric was kind enough to assemble the bottom end. From there Dan, Jamie, and Scot Rosnick (our nephew and co-driver) proceeded to complete the assembly (with Jake gaskets & seals) including the installation of a Chris rebushed set of trailing arms and repaired exhaust system. The proscess was compleated about 2 minuits before the 2nd (wet) qualifying session started. (special thanks to the Tech inspectors who did the annual on the dry car in its garage!) Seven laps got it in the show and ready to "nut & bolt" it for the race.

(Considering that a nut had to be retrieved from the head intake port and the throddle cable also had to be repaired)

I also spun (lap 2). (I was coming out of 7 & before I got to 8. I believe I had a little more power than Chris and much better gearing.) I probably could have gone a bit faster but every time I looked in the mirror there was this Lakevile Police car asking me to pull over! (Chris drove a great race. I probably accounted for 10 sec of his time behind Mark as I didn't get him past me as quickly as I should have.)

After Impound, the starter would not work. Chris got his team together & push started the car through the puddles.

Congratulations to Chris & Eric for well prepared and well driven races. There is nothing like the first win, particularly in the car you designed and built.

Thanks for the PIX.

Thanks again for all the help.

Ed Givler EDGE CSR
EdGETOO FSV
EDGEALSO 914-4