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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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For this class of racing (SCCA T2) you are not allowed to too heavily modify the car. In fact the cars will look very close to stock with the exception of wheels suspension and saftey equipment. So to answer your question the door will remain operational.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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New car....so what engine mods are you gonna hook up!
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Website updated

The cars are progressing well. I have updated the website with new pictures. www.casualracing.com
I will be picking the first car up this afternoon and the second car will be going in for its cage at the end of the week.
As far as engine modifications we are limited to engine management and exhaust. Other then that the engine must remain stock.
Thanks, Alex
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 06:44 AM
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love the constructions shots
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 07:59 AM
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Alex and John, thanks for the updates and keep them coming!
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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Can you give more details as to where the New York comp is? Im interested in coming to watch
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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What did the problem at high RPM end up being on one of the cars? You said it felt like it was breaking up.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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NY race

The New York race is in Western New York, just north of Elmira. It is about 5 hours from NYC. Lime Rock is in North Western CT right on the New York border. This is about 2 hours from NYC. Hope to see you at the races.

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Everything is moving along well, the first car is very close to completion. We are still waiting on the shock, but hopefully next week. After that all that is left is the alignment and the exhaust system.
Berg racing is close to completing the cage in the second car and we will be working hard to get that car ready for testing on April 18th.
I will have website updates after the weekend.

Alex
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:15 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 11:18 AM
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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Talking Race car update

Progress is going well on the two cars. I have updated my web site with lots of new construction photos, check it out www.casualracing.com
Also check out the photo gallary I posted some pictures of our previous cars.
Looks like we will make it out for testing at Lime Rock on April 17th and to NHIS for our first race on May 1st.
Alex
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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awesome. thanks for the update.
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Alex

Extremely cool...good luck this season. Will be there to cheer you on a Mid Ohio.

Look forward to following your progress.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Race Update

It has been awhile since the last update, but things have been busy. Both cars are now complete and have run their first race last weekend and NHIS. Results were promising. The cars qualified 3rd and 4th, and ended up finishing 3rd and a DNF do to a blown clutch. Check out our website for the full story, some pictures from the race and the last of the construction photos. http://www.casualracing.com Come check us out at our next race June 5th at Lime Rock Park.

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Old May 11, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Very cool, keep us in the loop on your season.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 09:01 AM
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Alex,

I thought that you guys did an amazing job considering that it was the first time you have had the cars out on the track. Keep up the good work!
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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In car video

Check ou the web site I posted some in car video from the New Hampshire race. That is the "08" RX-8 and a Honda S-2000 infront of me. www.casualracing.com
Alex
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Old May 19, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Wow, great video.


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