NASA - Virginia Registration now open for Nov 6 & 7

[Black396]

I just registered for the NASA event at Summit for the 6th & 7th of November. It will be the last event of the year for me.

Anyone else up for it?

[LilRedCorvette]

I just registered for the NASA event at Summit for the 6th & 7th of November. It will be the last event of the year for me.

Anyone else up for it?

That's my birthday weekend...LOL

[Black396]

That's my birthday weekend...LOL

Well that just means that hubby should make a present of it to you. [:D]

[urtoslo]

I'm in! [:D] [B-)]

[Black396]

I'm in! [:D] [B-)]

Alright! [B-)] Who else is in?

[LilRedCorvette]

That's my birthday weekend...LOL

Well that just means that hubby should make a present of it to you. [:D]

Not gonna hold my hand on my a$$ waiting for that one...LOL

[Black396]

That's okay, just save up your money for next year! Get the shocks and bushings done and then do a HPDE event in the Spring to get your NCCC high speed license for Spook next year. [;)]

[Akcelr8]

I'll sign up after the 10th. See you all there.

Lil Red would do just fine and the instruction is invaluable. I'm sure one of these days, we'll see you out there! [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

That's okay, just save up your money for next year! Get the shocks and bushings done and then do a HPDE event in the Spring to get your NCCC high speed license for Spook next year. [;)]

That's the plan. I'm looking forward to it. Everyone else thinks I'm nuts. Even Mom said, "You shouldn't race your car, you'll ruin it!"

Yeah, whatever, Mom...

[LilRedCorvette]

Lil Red would do just fine and the instruction is invaluable. I'm sure one of these days, we'll see you out there! [:D]

Heck yeah! I can't wait to be done with my second (yes, you read that correctly) foot surgery in the winter and experience that. Also, looking forward to getting LilRed "healthy" for the next autoX season!

[Ebein]

Lil Red would do just fine and the instruction is invaluable. I'm sure one of these days, we'll see you out there! [:D]

Heck yeah! I can't wait to be done with my second (yes, you read that correctly) foot surgery in the winter and experience that. Also, looking forward to getting LilRed "healthy" for the next autoX season!

Cant make this one, no fundage. Gota get tires all around, and prep to move etc etc.

[Jtribble]

I just bought a new house [=D>] ... but I'm thinking maybe if I can get everything moved-in the weekend before...

... Now that I have the slicks ... I want to run the big track.

So Mike, keep me as a maybe. I'll catch up with you and Ralph at Spook.

[Black396]

Cant make this one, no fundage. Gota get tires all around, and prep to move etc etc.

I understand completely. Would have been great to have you there but sometimes the 'other' things have priority.



I just bought a new house [=D>] ... but I'm thinking maybe if I can get everything moved-in the weekend before...

... Now that I have the slicks ... I want to run the big track.

So Mike, keep me as a maybe. I'll catch up with you and Ralph at Spook.


Will do. Just got back from shop night and Ralph is ready to 'rawk' at Spook.

[Akcelr8]

I just signed up so now I'm officially in.

[LilRedCorvette]

Ack...I'm chomping at the bit to do this, but LilRed needs some lovin'. WAAAAH! I feel like whining about it...

[Black396]

WAAAAH! I feel like whining about it...

That's okay but just so you know... we don't whine! {we COMPLAIN![previous verb choice edited]} [:D] [>:)]

[LilRedCorvette]

WAAAAH! I feel like whining about it...

That's okay but just so you know... we don't whine! {we COMPLAIN![previous verb choice edited]} [:D] [>:)]

I know, I know...I wanted to say that but being a MODERATOR I wanted to set a good example...oh well, that's out the window!

[Black396]

I know, I know...I wanted to say that but being a MODERATOR I wanted to set a good example...oh well, that's out the window!

There! Feel better now? [:p] [B-)] [:))] [;)] [:D] [;)] [>:D<]

[LilRedCorvette]

I know, I know...I wanted to say that but being a MODERATOR I wanted to set a good example...oh well, that's out the window!

There! Feel better now? [:p] [B-)] [:))] [;)] [:D] [;)] [>:D<]

Not really...I'd feel better if I was running Nov. 6/7. [:((]

[Black396]

There! Feel better now? [:p] [B-)] [:))] [;)] [:D] [;)] [>:D<]

Not really...I'd feel better if I was running Nov. 6/7. [:((]


I know what you mean. [;)] We just need to plan one for the beginning of next year where we can get you and Wanda both out there. [B-)] {maybe Barb 4 also if we twist her arm hard enough} [:D]

[Woods977]

I'm in!!!

[Black396]

I'm in!!!


Hehehe. Now we're talking!

Its a long cold dry spell until the first event in March. We need to get our 'fix' in. [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Hehehe. Now we're talking!

Its a long cold dry spell until the first event in March. We need to get our 'fix' in. [:D]

Don't remind me. Ugh.

[Black396]

So for now the list is:

Andrej
Dave
Ralph
Woodsie
&
me

with possibles of:
John T.

[C5inWV]

So.... where's C5inWV (Dave)?


I am "very likely" at this point. I am registered for the 10/23-24 event, along with Rick & Rich.

I usually wait until I've completed the event before registering for the next, just to be sure everything is intact.

[Black396]

So.... where's C5inWV (Dave)?


I am "very likely" at this point. I am registered for the 10/23-24 event, along with Rick & Rich.

I usually wait until I've completed the event before registering for the next, just to be sure everything is intact.


[B-)] Dave! Good to hear! I hope you make it.

It looks like you are getting a lot of 'seat time' in this year.

[JaxVette]

Hey Mike and Andrej, see you guys at the NASA event on the 6th & 7th. All signed up. By the way, had a great time at the Spooktacular. Nice job all the way around.
-Jack-

[Black396]

Alright Jack! Glad to hear you are going to make it. It looks like there are going to be probably 6 or 7 of us running out there. It should be a great time.

The list is up:

Andrej
Dave
Jack McAfee
Ralph
Woodsie
Rick Poage
&
me

and the possibles are:
John T.
&
Laurie [=D>]

[urtoslo]

Hey Mike and Andrej, see you guys at the NASA event on the 6th & 7th. All signed up.


All right! [:D] [:D]

[LilRedCorvette]

Alright Jack! Glad to hear you are going to make it. It looks like there are going to be probably 6 or 7 of us running out there. It should be a great time.

The list is up:

Andrej
Jack McAfee
Ralph
Woodsie
Rick Poage
&
me

and the possibles are:
John T.
Dave
&
Laurie [=D>]


OKAY, y'all hafta help me out here. Help me convince hub to lay out $300 plus a room at the lovely Town House Motor Lodge for my B'day gift and be away my entire B'day weekend. I'm thinking it'll go over like a fart in church. Got anything I can use in my persuasive argument???

LEGITIMATE ideas welcomed....please.

[janderson]

OKAY, y'all hafta help me out here. Help me convince hub to lay out $300 plus a room at the lovely Town House Motor Lodge for my B'day gift and be away my entire B'day weekend. I'm thinking it'll go over like a fart in church. Got anything I can use in my persuasive argument???

LEGITIMATE ideas welcomed....please.

Well, he could always come up and stay with you Sat. Night . . . . . . [:D]

He can take you out on the town Friday

Tell him you feel the need for speed, and he doesn't need to spring for that diamond whatever (at least until next year)

Tell him that it will be an experience you'll never forget. Every time you think about it you'll remember he made it possible.

Good Luck!

[LilRedCorvette]

Well, he could always come up and stay with you Sat. Night . . . . . . [:D]

True, although he'll be bored senseless if he comes with me...WV not exactly a happenin' place, especially if you're not into race car driving stuff. Can he be a spectator and watch? Is there anything else to do around there? I doubt he can tolerate a whole day of cars spinning around a race track.

I'm still waiting for that "what would you like for your birthday?" question but haven't gotten it yet. I suck at hinting. Ask me, dang it! It's less than 2 weeks away...[:((]

I'll probably be forced to sacrifice the usual birthday night on the town Friday night b/c of the expense of the school/hotel room/etc...no big deal, I suppose. Still trying to finagle a way...

[janderson]

True, although he'll be bored senseless if he comes with me...WV not exactly a happenin' place, especially if you're not into race car driving stuff. Can he be a spectator and watch? Is there anything else to do around there? I doubt he can tolerate a whole day of cars spinning around a race track.

I'm still waiting for that "what would you like for your birthday?" question but haven't gotten it yet. I suck at hinting. Ask me, dang it! It's less than 2 weeks away...[:((]

I'll probably be forced to sacrifice the usual birthday night on the town Friday night b/c of the expense of the school/hotel room/etc...no big deal, I suppose. Still trying to finagle a way...

At the event in PA there were quite a few folks that were just spectators. Maybe Mike, Ralph or Woodsie can chime in ad let you know if spectators are allowed at Summit.

Just tell him what you want for your birthday - sheesssh WOMEN!

[Black396]

Well he could always 'cage' rides from Ralph, myself or anyone else in Group III.

The Horse track will be open so he can play the slots.

He can spectate and take pictures. There are a lot of different places around the track that he can get to.

I don't think he'd be into the horse track...but maybe I can con him into taking pics if I get him a digital camera? I was gonna buy one for my business and write off as a biz expense anyway. Man, this is getting to be one expensive weekend!

Just come out and say "Honey {drool sweetness} have you gotten my B-day gift yet?"

{pregnant pause for effect while cuddling close... }

"There is something I would just LOVE to have"

[:D] [>:)]

That probably wouldn't work, we're not the "drooly sweetie" type of couple. [:-&] Still thinking...[:-?]

[LilRedCorvette]

OOPS! Sorry Mike, I just edited your post by accident. I meant to "reply with quote"! [#-o]

Sorry 'bout that....whoops, showin' the blondness today.

[C5inWV]

Registration confirmed.

[:D]

[Black396]

Registration confirmed.

[:D]

[B-)] Way to go! Another great weekend in the making. [:D]

[Black396]

I just looked at the NASA website and we are confirmed...


Andrej ---- HPDE4
Dave ------ HPDE3
Jack M ---- HPDE2
Ralph ----- HPDE3
Woodsie --- HPDE3
Me -------- HPDE3


Looks like we will be running HPDE3&4 combined the last session on Saturday and Sunday. That should definitely be a blast! [B-)]

[Woods977]

I just looked at the NASA website and we are confirmed...


Andrej ---- HPDE4
Dave ------ HPDE3
Jack M ---- HPDE2
Ralph ----- HPDE3
Woodsie --- HPDE3
Me -------- HPDE3



What time is everone going to be there tonight?






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[Black396]

I'm not going out until tomorrow morning. I couldn't get the day off and to much stuff to still get done.

I'll be leaving home about 5:00 - 5:30, should be there before 7:00am.

[wazzzup]

Good luck, and have fun guys. Wish I could go play too, but that's life. [:((] Be safe.

[LilRedCorvette]

Good luck, and have fun guys. Wish I could go play too, but that's life. [:((] Be safe.

Same here. Long story. Oh well...there's always spring. Have fun, tell us all about it, and post pics if you can.

[wazzzup]

How did everything go this weekend guys? Hope everyone did well. [B-)]

[Black396]

Good times, great friends, great weather... what more can you ask for?

It was a great weekend for all {discounting the problem I had with the injector fuses blowing}

Driving the 96 (base suspension, stock motor, automatic and 2.73 gears) was definitely a learning experience.

You need to ask Woodsie about the Porsche he was playing with. [>:)]

There were some strong cars out there and it was a good group to drive with.

We ended up with Andrej, Jack McAfee from Richmond, Dave Rankin, Mike & Irene, Ralph and myself. A lot of "bench racing" was going on between sessions as we sit on Mile's trailer, relaxing and enjoying the sunshine.

The temps were a little chilly Saturday and Sunday in the morning but warmed up nicely by 11:00 or so each day.

The only thing that would have made it better would have been to have the '86 running and to have had a few more friends there to enjoy it.

<cheers>

[LilRedCorvette]

Driving the 96 (base suspension, stock motor, automatic and 2.73 gears) was definitely a learning experience.

Guess I'm in for a real treat then with my '94 at the spring HPDE, eh?!

[Black396]

Driving the 96 (base suspension, stock motor, automatic and 2.73 gears) was definitely a learning experience.

Guess I'm in for a real treat then with my '94 at the spring HPDE, eh?!

Actually, the first track event (FATT) that I did was with the '96 but that was 4 years ago.

It wasn't so much that there was anything wrong with the '96. More like there was so much difference between the '86 and the '96. Not just power, but handling, braking, everything was different.

[janderson]

Driving the 96 (base suspension, stock motor, automatic and 2.73 gears) was definitely a learning experience.

Guess I'm in for a real treat then with my '94 at the spring HPDE, eh?!

Yes you are.

Mike went from driving a race car on the track to driving a street car on the track.

I enjoyed the heck out of driving my 88 out on the track. It will be a huge learning experience.

I can't wait to get another [:(]

[Black396]

Driving the 96 (base suspension, stock motor, automatic and 2.73 gears) was definitely a learning experience.

Guess I'm in for a real treat then with my '94 at the spring HPDE, eh?!

Yes you are.

Mike went from driving a race car on the track to driving a street car on the track.


Converting the '86 was a gradual process that happened over 3 years. So while there might have been a couple of 'giant steps' forward, there weren't any leaps.


But as James said, "Yes you are." You will always remember your first time. [B-)]

[Woods977]

You need to ask Woodsie about the Porsche he was playing with.

All I can say is it was a Porche 930 full race car and he was very fast. The 930 could pull me down the front straight if I didn't have good exit speed out of turn 10. When I caught him I was able to hang right on his bumper. I had Irene in the Z06 and told her its about to get serious. So for about five laps at 10/10ths I was able to pass him coming out of turn 10 (better exit speed). After the run, I talked with the driver he's an instructor for PCA and when I told him that Irene was in the car his eyes bugged out of his heads and said "WHAT!". He also asked what I did to the car and its so fun to say just "Tires and Brake pads".

I know Ralph can share a bit more because he had front row seating for a while [;)]

I can not explain the feeling on whats its like to be fender to fender against a very good driver in a very fast car. Yes I was able to pass him but, even if I didn't it still would have been RUSH!! Adrenalin, endorphins, ego ? Don't know

[urtoslo]

I have to chime in here too! Great weekend, great event, great friends (even if no one cares to look at my Miata while the yellow 409 Z06 is parked next to it)! [:D] [;)] [B-)]

We have some really great drivers in this club and they really show their skills at events like this where there is already a great range of talent. [=D>] [=D>] [=D>]

Go Corvettes!

[Woods977]

I like your Miata and I told you so. [;)]

The reason they were lookin at the car is because its was one of the fastest cars on the track. Not because it was a Z06 (there were plenty of Vettes there including I think 3 more Z06's) Yellow helps but, People always ask me what I did to it. I tell them Brake Pads and Tires. They can't believe it...Its kind of flattering and insulting at the same time. Its all about seat time, I have done alot of events this year to learn the characteristics about the Z06 and I am coming up to speed. Can't wait til next year

[Black396]

Its all about seat time, I have done alot of events this year to learn the characteristics about the Z06 and I am coming up to speed. Can't wait til next year


Yeah, we are definitely need to get you some more seat time in those MWCSCC parking lot autocrosses. [>:)]

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. [;)]

[Akcelr8]

...I know Ralph can share a bit more because he had front row seating for a while [;)]
As for my front row seat... I grabbed that one on the main straight by looking in my rearview mirror and seeing a black Porche screaming up behind with Mike on his bumper. I gave two quick point-bys and, voila, I had my front row seat . BTW, there's nothing like the sound when you're hitting triple digits and two 130+ mph cars blow past you. [:D] With the Porche in the lead and Mike tucked in behind and me following we all dove into turn one, accelerated out of turn two with neither Mike nor the Porche having much of an advantage over the other. By the time I was tracking out of turn three they were already flying down the chute in four and my opportunity for close observation was gone in a flash. [:((] Oh well, it was great while it lasted! [:D]

[Akcelr8]

I have to chime in here too! Great weekend, great event, great friends (even if no one cares to look at my Miata while the yellow 409 Z06 is parked next to it)! [:D] [;)] [B-)]

We have some really great drivers in this club and they really show their skills at events like this where there is already a great range of talent. [=D>] [=D>] [=D>]

Go Corvettes!

It was great running with you. I always learn alot following you when I'm not "overdriving" while trying to hang with you in the carrousel [;)]. I think that's one of the reasons we, as a club, seem to do well. We run the tracks together and really critique ourselves against one another. I know I couldn't have progressed as I have without everyone's "push". Thanks to you all [=D>]. I CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT YEAR (Yes, I know I was yelling).

[Woods977]

Thats why I followed you around Ralph. If you don't have anyone pushing/following you then you won't improve. When I come up on another car regardless of what car. I will follow them around at least one lap unless their line stinks then I pass. If you follow them around most cars will be faster than you are at differnet parts of the track. You learn from that, how did they go faster there? I followed alot Miata's and M3's in turn 5,6,7 and 8 for a long time to see how they go there cars rotated etc. Now its cool to get a point by's in those turns by Miata's and M3's.

[Akcelr8]

Oh, I almost forgot, Mike S and I were talking with Chris Cabetto and he worked a deal with some tire distributors (I don't remember if he said who) to provide up to two sets of race tires per season to instructors for free. To qualify for them, however, you'd have to instruct at a specified number of events during the year for one set and basically all the events to get both sets. He also worked a deal for brake pads but I'm not sure if those were free or heavily discounted. That, along with free track time surely is attractive. Anyway, I'm still planning to attend the NASA Instructor 1 course at VIR in February and the Instructor 2 course at VIR in July and then determine if I have what it takes to sit in the right-hand seat. Anyone else interested?

[Woods977]

Ralph do you like my new Avatar??? Yes thats you behind me

[Akcelr8]

Ralph do you like my new Avatar??? Yes thats you behind me

Ahhh yes (read this like W.C Fields), I remember it well. I was gaining ground in leaps and bounds. I almost caught the scoundral. But alas, I had to retard my progress to allow the photographer time to take this memorable picture. Ahhh yes. [:D] [:D] [:D]

[Woods977]

Ralph do you like my new Avatar??? Yes thats you behind me

Ahhh yes (read this like W.C Fields), I remember it well. I was gaining ground in leaps and bounds. I almost caught the scoundral. But alas, I had to retard my progress to allow the photographer time to take this memorable picture. Ahhh yes. [:D] [:D] [:D]


Thats Funny!!! [:D]

[wazzzup]

Hey Ralph! There is also some new photos of you on THIS website that an actual club member took. Plus they even show that you are moving! [:))] [:D] [;)] . Not a serman, just a thought.

[C5inWV]

I think it is true, Mike, that your feel for the car is what lets you go fast. That yellow car is becoming an extension of your right leg. It doesn't matter which shoes you wear.

I am suspicious of Irene in the passenger seat. Has anyone investigated her? Is she from the Bondurant school or something?
I think she is lending more than ballast. [:D]

[Black396]

Its a secret, don't let it out. Irene is going to start competing next year. You think the Bryants have been beating up on everyone????? Wait until the Woods team hits the field. [:D] [:D] [;)]

[Akcelr8]

Hey Ralph! There is also some new photos of you on THIS website that an actual club member took. Plus they even show that you are moving! [:))] [:D] [;)] . Not a serman, just a thought.

Warning: Picture of car appears slower than it actually is! [;)]

[wazzzup]

You need to look at the ones from the HS auto-x

[JaxVette]

Hey,

Just wanted to chime in and say I had a great time this weekend with Andrej, Mike & Mike & Ralph. Good seeing everybody there. If what my instructor I had this weekend tells me is true, looks like I got myself moved up to group 3 for next year.

Now I'll need more HP, more brakes, more roll cage. Maybe just another more modern Vette, to keep up with you guys.

Anybody going to VIR with Chin Motorsports in December? I'll be there on Sunday only. My son Zach is graduating from college that Saturday the 11th. And for all the money I spent on that college education. I want to see the finish!
Later - Jack -

[Black396]

Hey Jack!

It was great having you there. Looking forward to running with you next year in HPDE3.

I'm through for the season. Now its time to start doing mods, major maint., etc. I need to find the electrical problem, replace the brake master cylinder, and start on the rest of the upgrades, suspension, exhaust, seats and maybe a full cage if funds permit.

Congrats on your son graduating. Its a big day for sure. My oldest {step} daughter graduated in May after 5 {long} years.

I've decided to do VIR in February even if the '86 isn't finished. I'll run the '96 again if I have to.

[Akcelr8]

Hey Jack, had a blast this year and looking forward to running with you next year. My congrats to Zach and to you upon his graduation. [=D>]

I'm finished for the year as well. Need to refresh everything before I head for VIR in February. See you next year!

[Akcelr8]

Hey Guys, remember that Honda Civic that was practicing with the big bore guys? Well, I went on the NASA Virginia website and looked at the results of Saturday's races and he turned 1:25s consistently with a best lap of 1:24.11!! Check out the times of the Honda Challenge cars...amazing (www.nasaracing.com). From what I understand they're running about 200hp at around 2000 lbs.

[Woods977]

Hey Guys, remember that Honda Civic that was practicing with the big bore guys? Well, I went on the NASA Virginia website and looked at the results of Saturday's races and he turned 1:25s consistently with a best lap of 1:24.11!! Check out the times of the Honda Challenge cars...amazing (www.nasaracing.com). From what I understand they're running about 200hp at around 2000 lbs.

That's rockin in a Civic!!!! [B-)]