Laguna, Long Haul from BC Options

[rmackintosh]

I upload them to

http://www.flickr.com/

for free then post here.

[ReEntryRacer]

I upload them to

http://www.flickr.com/

for free then post here.

OK, I signed up!

Here's one to start.
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[ReEntryRacer]

I'd add more but they won't load. I get a message about "not allowing dynamic pages in the [IMG] tags" ??


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This post has been edited by ReEntryRacer: Jun 4 2008, 01:53 AM

[rmackintosh]

Looks SWEET!

Is it a new paintjob?

Can't wait to run Laguna.....even though the last time I got CREAMED there.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

[ReEntryRacer]

Looks SWEET!

Is it a new paintjob?

Can't wait to run Laguna.....even though the last time I got CREAMED there.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Yep, a new scheme for this year. It was plain silver since I built it in 2004. If you were ever a Valvoline guy you might recognize the colors from Brian Simo's TransAm Cobra GT in '99. I don't have any use for brand F but I always thought I'd use the paint scheme if I got a chance. The light blue and the red splashes are 3M vinyl. That way when the corners get creamed, I just use PPG white or dark blue as touch up. If the doors get whacked, the vinyl will be the least of my worries... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) The number Colleen at SCCA assigned me today is 71, so the CACC numbers will be coming off as well as the GTO will change to ITE of course.

I really want to try L.S. so I've put a lot of money and effort into the trip down for the Double Regional. A promise to my wife to only do this trip once is still pending...

[ReEntryRacer]

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(IMG:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3062/2549303503_1137a7655b_m.jpg) This is the original scheme.

[rmackintosh]

Looks SWEET!

Is it a new paintjob?

Can't wait to run Laguna.....even though the last time I got CREAMED there.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Yep, a new scheme for this year. It was plain silver since I built it in 2004. If you were ever a Valvoline guy you might recognize the colors from Brian Simo's TransAm Cobra GT in '99. I don't have any use for brand F but I always thought I'd use the paint scheme if I got a chance. The light blue and the red splashes are 3M vinyl. That way when the corners get creamed, I just use PPG white or dark blue as touch up. If the doors get whacked, the vinyl will be the least of my worries... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) The number Colleen at SCCA assigned me today is 71, so the CACC numbers will be coming off as well as the GTO will change to ITE of course.

I really want to try L.S. so I've put a lot of money and effort into the trip down for the Double Regional. A promise to my wife to only do this trip once is still pending...

Looks really good....you paint it yourself? I did all my work....even though I HATE bodywork and paint!

Reminds me I better enter so I get my number.....Colleen is a cool person....hit her up for all your questions!

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[CMC #37]

Colleen's my bud and I am not an SCCA member even! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[rmackintosh]

Colleen's my bud and I am not an SCCA member even! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

....just think how sweet she would be IF you were an SCCA member!
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[ReEntryRacer]

Looks SWEET!

Is it a new paintjob?

Can't wait to run Laguna.....even though the last time I got CREAMED there.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Yep, a new scheme for this year. It was plain silver since I built it in 2004. If you were ever a Valvoline guy you might recognize the colors from Brian Simo's TransAm Cobra GT in '99. I don't have any use for brand F but I always thought I'd use the paint scheme if I got a chance. The light blue and the red splashes are 3M vinyl. That way when the corners get creamed, I just use PPG white or dark blue as touch up. If the doors get whacked, the vinyl will be the least of my worries... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) The number Colleen at SCCA assigned me today is 71, so the CACC numbers will be coming off as well as the GTO will change to ITE of course.

I really want to try L.S. so I've put a lot of money and effort into the trip down for the Double Regional. A promise to my wife to only do this trip once is still pending...

Looks really good....you paint it yourself? I did all my work....even though I HATE bodywork and paint!

Reminds me I better enter so I get my number.....Colleen is a cool person....hit her up for all your questions!

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Yes, when I originally built the car I did everything myself too, but I got lazy with this paint job. The shop's job was a bit better than my backyard/barn job!
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[rmackintosh]

HOLY SMOKES!

I am jealous!!!!!

...makes my Krylon rattle can interior pale in comparison..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

[ReEntryRacer]

Well, I'm starting to pack the trailer for the long haul (1050 miles) South. The confirmation email came today from SCCA, so it makes me feel better to know I'm entered and the number that I put on the car (71) is the one I will be using for both classes. I do wonder about some things though. Can anyone tell me what the policy is on in-car radio frequencies? I printed out the track and nearby city freqs so I won't walk on any local stations. Who will care whether I use my radios or not? Do I have to register my frequencies with SCCA or the track? Another issue is arrival, I hope to be there as the paddock opens at 5:30 Thursday PM, but do I expect to join a really long line up that steep hill? I do have 4WD low range, but it won't be much fun crawling up there in a long line-up. Can I drive to the trailer in the morning with my tow vehicle and park there, or do they make you park outside and walk to your pit? Just newbie questions... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[Blainefab]

Another issue is arrival, I hope to be there as the paddock opens at 5:30 Thursday PM, but do I expect to join a really long line up that steep hill? I do have 4WD low range, but it won't be much fun crawling up there in a long line-up. Can I drive to the trailer in the morning with my tow vehicle and park there, or do they make you park outside and walk to your pit? Just newbie questions... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Randy can confirm, but what they did a couple of years ago was let everybody in the front gate Thurs afternoon, and queue us up in a big spiral in the lot inside T5, left just over the bridge. Then at 5pm they released the queue - first in first out - into the paddock. It worked well, the paddock filled slowly, and Laguna lines rows so it's pretty well organized.

They used to make a big deal of getting the open trailers out of the paddock and up onto the hill after unloading. If you have a 50' stacker with awning and a motorhome that's OK, tho.

It's normal to reserve your truck spot at the car - the pit spots are deep, so I always parked the truck in front of the car, and coned the spot off if I left. Get there early and there won't be any problem with civvies clogging up your space - they usually show up mid day.

The supps might have some useful info, should have gotten them with your entry confirmation.

You're in a 90dB sound window Fri AM, might want to sit out, or just putt around, the first couple of laps. 101dB starts at 9AM.

I'm gonna try to get down there and say hi, and watch Fri qualifying.

[rmackintosh]

Another issue is arrival, I hope to be there as the paddock opens at 5:30 Thursday PM, but do I expect to join a really long line up that steep hill? I do have 4WD low range, but it won't be much fun crawling up there in a long line-up. Can I drive to the trailer in the morning with my tow vehicle and park there, or do they make you park outside and walk to your pit? Just newbie questions... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

Randy can confirm, but what they did a couple of years ago was let everybody in the front gate Thurs afternoon, and queue us up in a big spiral in the lot inside T5, left just over the bridge. Then at 5pm they released the queue - first in first out - into the paddock. It worked well, the paddock filled slowly, and Laguna lines rows so it's pretty well organized.

They used to make a big deal of getting the open trailers out of the paddock and up onto the hill after unloading. If you have a 50' stacker with awning and a motorhome that's OK, tho.

It's normal to reserve your truck spot at the car - the pit spots are deep, so I always parked the truck in front of the car, and coned the spot off if I left. Get there early and there won't be any problem with civvies clogging up your space - they usually show up mid day.

The supps might have some useful info, should have gotten them with your entry confirmation.

You're in a 90dB sound window Fri AM, might want to sit out, or just putt around, the first couple of laps. 101dB starts at 9AM.

I'm gonna try to get down there and say hi, and watch Fri qualifying.

Alan's got it down....however, they typically queue us up near the OUTSIDE of turn 5. Basically come in the gates, drive up the hill and about 100 feet after the ranger shack go SLIGHTLY left....more like a straight, but you jog around a tree there, and wait. You can get there anytime on Thursday.....SCCA folks get there early.

I did hear that the motorcycle races the weekend after ours means the pits might be tight....they installed a bunch of temporary grand stands everywhere.

As for the sound window...at 9am the window opens up, so we should only have 5 minutes of 90db....if they are late just a bit....maybe no 90db!

See ya there!

This post has been edited by rmackintosh: Jun 19 2008, 06:19 AM

[ReEntryRacer]

I have to thank you two for calming my fears about my venture down there! Its tough enough getting it all together for a local race, but this trip is a whole new ballgame and your guidance is priceless. I'll make sure we keep cold drinks ready for you all weekend! Neither of you mentioned radios, so can I assume there are no regulations on their use, (or maybe you don't use them)?
I did not get the SupRegs with my confirmation email so I sent a reply asking for them. No response yet.

[ReEntryRacer]

Hmmm... I see there are only 4 GT1 cars as of now (including me). I expected to see lots of those high-buck bullets using me as a moving chicane. Is everyone going to ITE instead these days?

[rmackintosh]

I have to thank you two for calming my fears about my venture down there! Its tough enough getting it all together for a local race, but this trip is a whole new ballgame and your guidance is priceless. I'll make sure we keep cold drinks ready for you all weekend! Neither of you mentioned radios, so can I assume there are no regulations on their use, (or maybe you don't use them)?
I did not get the SupRegs with my confirmation email so I sent a reply asking for them. No response yet.

Sorry......forgot about the radios. I, and everybody else just uses them as they are. Countless guys have them and no need to check in with the SCCA. I have heard once a guy was asked not to use his because he was on a emergency channel, but only once. You should be OK.
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[rmackintosh]

Hmmm... I see there are only 4 GT1 cars as of now (including me). I expected to see lots of those high-buck bullets using me as a moving chicane. Is everyone going to ITE instead these days?

GT1 has been lightly attended here for quite a few years. There will likely be a lot of big cars to run with...SP, GTA and the like....just the big cars seem to be a bit too pricey or something.....

One thing we DO HAVE A LOT OF is Miatas......YIKES (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) .....you will need to practice AVOIDING them in the Group 1 race.....they are quite aggressive, and don't move over for nobody....you gotta take 'em strong! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

[Blainefab]

One thing we DO HAVE A LOT OF is Miatas......YIKES (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) .....you will need to practice AVOIDING them in the Group 1 race.....they are quite aggressive, and don't move over for nobody....you gotta take 'em strong! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

My last year racing was the first year SM had its own run group, I saw the beginning of the phaseout of RX-7s in favor of the Miata as budget racer. You won't outbrake a good SM, so set up for a good drive out and get them on exit. In group1 you'll start lapping the backmarkers in a couple of laps - hopefully by midseason the new batch of rookies have it figured out, but they are usually more focused on other SMs than a fast car that's closing quickly. Watch out for a line of them spreading out 2-3 wide abruptly as you approach.

[ReEntryRacer]

One thing we DO HAVE A LOT OF is Miatas......YIKES (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) .....you will need to practice AVOIDING them in the Group 1 race.....they are quite aggressive, and don't move over for nobody....you gotta take 'em strong! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif)

My last year racing was the first year SM had its own run group, I saw the beginning of the phaseout of RX-7s in favor of the Miata as budget racer. You won't outbrake a good SM, so set up for a good drive out and get them on exit. In group1 you'll start lapping the backmarkers in a couple of laps - hopefully by midseason the new batch of rookies have it figured out, but they are usually more focused on other SMs than a fast car that's closing quickly. Watch out for a line of them spreading out 2-3 wide abruptly as you approach.

Watch out for a line of them spreading out 2-3 wide abruptly as you approach. YIKES!! Now I just can't get that thought out of my head of taking out a whole gaggle of those little buggers all at once! Don't talk like that around my wife when we meet, PLEASE! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif)