[GlennCMC70]

i have lots of questions about this area and this track.

fuel!
when we go to Hallett, OK and run @ HMRC we cant get 93 octain. due to altitude its not required there.
what is the fuel situation in the area around Mid Ohio?

track length? i looked all over the track web site and didnt see any mention of length. how long is the club course? also, do you guys w/ 4th gens and 3.42 gears use 5th there? if so, how high in RPMs do you get in 5th? i'm hoping i can stay in 4th.

that is all for now, more to come later.

[nape]

Glenn,

FWIW, last time I was there with my 3rd gen I was running times similar to the CMC guys and I was shifting into 5th just before the kink on the back straight. You'll definitely need it unless you really want to scream the motor or pedal it halfway down the straight.

As far as data points, 3000lbs, shifting at 5200, 3.23 gear, worn out 350 TPI with headers. The car was a dog in 5th with a .63 5th in the V8 T5 but with the .76 5th in the V6 T5 it pulled nicely.

My opinion, the end of that straight away is awesome when you're hauling the mail in 5th, stand on the brakes at the 400 marker, downshift twice, and hit the right-hander just right to set you up for Madness (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

PS- You can get 93 octane fuel in town with a 5-10 minute drive south.

This post has been edited by nape: Aug 14 2006, 09:58 PM