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 Jun 27 2004, 01:23 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks  Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4  |
How many of you race together? I see a lot of posts that lead me to believe that many of you guys see each other at tracks somewhere.
I'd kind of like to get an idea of who the "cliques" are comprised of. I'll start ... I do Open Track events in and around the DFW, Texas area and run with several members here. |
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Jun 27 2004, 02:12 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 16 |
After three events I have yet to see another single F-Body at the track this year. Or Mustang, for that matter. Sucks.
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Jun 27 2004, 02:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 545 Joined: 6-January 04 From: Germantown, MD USA Member No.: 99 |
I run mainly with NASA-VA so I'm mostly in the Mid-Atlantic area, with trips to Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio for other groups.
Occassionally I'll see Keith, but as an instructor, I get fairly busy with (usually) two students, ride-a-longs, evaluations and my own track time. |
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Jun 27 2004, 02:22 AM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Well, lemme see. I race in NorCal CMC with Al Fernandez (CMC #5), and Brad Simpson who also hangs out on this board. We race at California Speedway, Buttonwillow, Willow Springs, Sears Point (Infina-what?) and Thunderhill (my personal favorite!). I am 83 miles from Thunderhill, about 47 miles to Sears, about 280 miles to Buttonwillow. There are several of us from the NorCal area on here including Tony from Redding(did I get that right?) that goes to Thunderhill. I have known Nick Steel, last year's CMC champ, and Jason Swindle of Unbalanced Engineering from F-body lists and have raced and done an autox school with them both. I owe Nick about a million favors for helping me out with the CMC car and transporting f-body stuff up here I have bought from SoCal. When I can I do the same for him. We have a network of F-buds based in both parts of the state and usually can get things back and forth for each other.
I have talked Al Fernandez in to teaching the SCCA High Performance Street School with me at Thunderhill. We have some fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Jun 27 2004, 02:46 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,289 Joined: 4-May 04 From: Kenvil, NJ Member No.: 331 |
I haven't seen anyone at an autocross (haven't been to a HPDE yet), but I've seen pics of 2muchpower at Giant's stadium. I think he runs with the M-club and I run there with NASA... I'll get to one of those events eventually.
I think I've also seen pics of PF Flyer when NASA northeast heads down to VIR. |
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Jun 27 2004, 02:53 AM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
I've met KeithO twice at AutoX's in Pittsburgh, Sammy a few times, Karen once, Pat once, Dan Keen alot as he used to be here in the Glen region. I saw Rich's car once, and met Mark (conemark) once. So for the most part I only really know Dan Keen, but I've met quite a few people.
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Jun 27 2004, 04:05 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (PF Flyer @ Jun 26 2004, 09:12 PM) I run mainly with NASA-VA so I'm mostly in the Mid-Atlantic area, with trips to Lime Rock, Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio for other groups. Occassionally I'll see Keith, but as an instructor, I get fairly busy with (usually) two students, ride-a-longs, evaluations and my own track time. I'm scheduled for the first Friday at the Track (FATT) at Summit Point in October this year. Will you be there? |
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Jun 27 2004, 04:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Jun 26 2004, 08:22 PM) Well, lemme see. I race in NorCal CMC with Al Fernandez (CMC #5), and Brad Simpson who also hangs out on this board. We race at California Speedway, Buttonwillow, Willow Springs, Sears Point (Infina-what?) and Thunderhill (my personal favorite!). I am 83 miles from Thunderhill, about 47 miles to Sears, about 280 miles to Buttonwillow. There are several of us from the NorCal area on here including Tony from Redding(did I get that right?) that goes to Thunderhill. I have known Nick Steel, last year's CMC champ, and Jason Swindle of Unbalanced Engineering from F-body lists and have raced and done an autox school with them both. I owe Nick about a million favors for helping me out with the CMC car and transporting f-body stuff up here I have bought from SoCal. When I can I do the same for him. We have a network of F-buds based in both parts of the state and usually can get things back and forth for each other. I have talked Al Fernandez in to teaching the SCCA High Performance Street School with me at Thunderhill. We have some fun! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm with the Nor-Cal group....so I race at THE SAME tracks.... ....only I race SCCA not NASA, so...nobody here on this board have I seen at the track yet! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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Jun 27 2004, 02:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 461 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 34 |
The f-body guys at our local autocross club have become friends and I think we are all here. There is myself of course, Jim Mueller, Soma07 and 2002ssconv. I met TimZ06 at one open track event before this board even existed.
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Jun 27 2004, 03:11 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
I never see other f-bodies at the track. I go with the NJ or Delval BMW clubs to Watkins Glen, Limerock, Pocono, and Summit Point. Once in a while there will be an instructor or too with an f-bod but usually I just see M3's, M5's, C5's, 911's, NSX's, etc.
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Jun 27 2004, 03:17 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,640 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 40 |
I autocross in KY, CKR, and Cincy SCCA autocross regions. I regularly see sgarnett at the KY and CKR events.
Wouldn't a FRRAX.com national event be cool? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Jun 27 2004, 03:30 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 231 Joined: 26-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 47 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Jun 27 2004, 09:17 AM) Wouldn't a FRRAX.com national event be cool? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) I was thinking the same as I was reading through the posts in this thread. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jun 27 2004, 05:31 PM
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Video Clip God Group: Advanced Members Posts: 155 Joined: 7-January 04 From: Ontario Member No.: 105 |
I'm up in the great white north...well not really but I am in southern Ontario Canada. Lots of fbody guys to race around with here but havn't noticed any on the board(even tho I've mentioned it many times). Guess they're just not as addicted as me, YET! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I know there is someone here who lives about an hour north of me racing in a GT series at Mosport among other places I believe.
Also another friend who lurks here with a 97SS(white w/ orange stripes) that will be atteneding superfest(next weekend?) for the autox. ANyone else going? |
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Jun 27 2004, 06:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 440 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 41 |
i race with 2 or 3 members of this board quite regularly...
and there are bout 3 or 4 others from this board that i have raced with.. some i have met, and some i have not it seems like f-bodies are very popular here in Texas... |
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Jun 27 2004, 08:20 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Jun 27 2004, 10:17 AM) Wouldn't a FRRAX.com national event be cool? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) In due time, in due time..... All we need are a "whole bunch" more members and sponsor money and that could happen. |
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Jun 27 2004, 09:15 PM
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Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33 |
QUOTE (robz71lm7 @ Jun 27 2004, 10:17 AM) I autocross in KY, CKR, and Cincy SCCA autocross regions. I regularly see sgarnett at the KY and CKR events. Yup, you are starting to get way too d*mn much seat time this year, just as I've had to scale back some (hopefully temporary). I've GOT to start using more wax on your tires (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Jun 28 2004, 12:45 AM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
First reply, but since it is about knowing people... I do know trackbird and axoid. Started to run auto-x this year in the OVR region. Sharing a f-body with the owner. My current daily driver is a 92 RS.
Neil C |
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Jun 28 2004, 02:34 AM
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No El-Use-O. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,368 Joined: 27-December 03 From: SW Michigan Member No.: 52 |
I know Sam, Pat (Patred), Karen (FSCamaro34), Mike (94bird), and really that's about it, that post on here alot. Also Dale Klein (DaKlein I think, and my FS hook up most likely), I know that there are a few others who lurk around that I have met, or race with.
It's funny because I have met some really cool people this year, and even a couple I wanted to punch in the mouth. As much as it may sound like I'm just searching for a reason to like autocrossing, I really am starting to like the social aspect. I guess you have to, If not, then autoxing would be alot of boredom and misery for just a few minutes of seat time. |
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Jun 28 2004, 02:38 AM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (ESPCamaro @ Jun 27 2004, 08:34 PM) I really am starting to like the social aspect. Me too. But in the local AX club (Equippe Rapid) I never found that. And it was work, not fun. A lot of it is attributed to where I live ... while not on the edge of the earth, I can see it from my back porch. So, I started OTing with 98_1LE and then several others joined in. |
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Jun 28 2004, 03:01 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
I feel like I know a lot of you, but when I sat down and thought about it I think the only people I've met are Lonnie (ESPCamaro) and KeithO.
This year I probably won't meet many people as my car will likely be in the garage for most of our 5 month season, but maybe next year? |
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