From what Rob said, and what Mike's aways told me, Chin gives you so much track time that you're never rushed, always relaxed, can take breaks, and can enjoy the weekend. Last time, he had 5 hours of track time per day. If you're tired and want to sit one out, you can. If you want to ride with others, you're not losing any time. If you need to work on the car, no problem. Most of the time, you're so exhausted that you usually sit a session out to relax.

I'm doing Chin sometime this year. I've heard so many good things about it.

 

Here is the latest list:

Driving:
TrackAddict
SilverEIGHT
Legokcen
OldDragger
MoodDude
Mazdaratirob
Jody
TorqueAholic
9G Redline

Working:
Phlash
L8APEX

Spectating & Party:
dbright007
Angels8
asmoran
valpac
Glyphon
WHENSON417
Gimlet

 

Group gets bigger and bigger each year. This is going to be such a cool get together. All the piston engined folks are going to be so jealous!

 

I resemble that remark! I will have my taste of the new surface the first weekend of March so my funds for track are spoken for. Steve and I will probably do some NASA stuff later on in the year but for now i am looking forward to letting it rip with the work we've done since last time out. Steve is doing the 1 day Panoz racing school at the end of Feb so he ought to show vast improvement.

His comment after his last session back in Dec: "I don't know what made me think I could just get in and drive this thing! Jesus it's fast!"

This time the speed limiter is reprogrammed and the new driveshaft has been rebalanced. I wish we had the carbon shaft that the 8 has.

I am going to try and get up to see you guys if time permits.

Chas

 

Hope you can make it. I'd love for you to take a look at the 7 and let me know all the things I've done wrong.

 

Jealous of what? We'll be there partying just the same

In any case, if you really want a fancy pants carbon shaft I saw an article in one of my Mustang magazines about a place that will custom make one for ya. (For significant $$ too)

Let me know if you are interested, I'll try to dig it up.

 

na you dont want that type driveshaft--heck you cant even throw it when you are mad at something!
I will have to come up and watch ya that w/e Charlie. I will have something that may help you out. I am getting the traqmate data system and you are welcome to use that day. Lets get proof of what we already know.
olddragger

 

Posted on nasaforums.com

 

well--guess i will NOT be getting the traqmate system. I will guaranteed though be getting a lap timer.
Great news on the completion! It should be in prime shape by the time we use it.
olddragger

 

WOOHOO!!!! Let the countdown to track and *** begin!!!!

30......

 

(brief thread brake)

On a side note, if you would like a one day event to get you primed! Check out this thread:
https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/alscca-solo-school-3-4-07-a-109607/

I'd like to have some of you join me. It was a private event but has been opened up as we need 8 or 9 more people.

(as you were)

 

Well, I just got off the phone with a friends' friend, and it looks hopeful I will be in a Z06. HOwever, it may not be till later this year. I WILL be at Road Atlanta, because my buddy will be piloting his new prototype car there. Did I mention it ran a 1:09 at Roebling? It should be VERY interesting to see. One of the guys on the team said the car handled so well at Roebling, he had only to brake at 5, and gear down for 1 (like the radicals do). I can't wait to see it.

Well, ironcially, I am getting on a plane to Atlanta, I will catch you guys later.

 

Just got the word from Julie. Looks like I will be instructing at RA in March.

Lookout! I'll be creating a whole new generation of TorqueAholics..

 

Oh My God! Run For You Lives!






Congratulations TA2!

 

Congratulations ...

 

who is left to run in hp 3 with me?
olddragger

 

Need more info on your friends prototype car. Is it a Radical type car? I didn't know anyone ran anything more extreme than that at NASA events. I think this is gonna be cool!

 

well i guess no one will be o the track with me
olddragger

 

Isn't Mood in 3? if he's not he should be.

Lego / TA / Mazdarati Rob / I can always do a run in 3 if schedule permits. In fact that might turn out to be the most players from the gang we have had together in one session in a long time

We'll see how it goes, perhaps a late session on Sunday when things quiet down a bit...

 

28......

 

It's gonna be a huge event for us!

Driving:
TrackAddict
SilverEIGHT
Legokcen
OldDragger
MoodDude
Mazdaratirob
Jody
TorqueAholic
9G Redline
asmoran

Working:
phlash
L8APEX

Spectating:
dbright007
Angels8
valpac
Glyphon
WHENSON417
Gimlet
KRNrx8driver

 

WOW!!! Look at all the opportunities I have to throw black flags..........

 

Phlash, how much $ do you need?

 

PLEASE.. Have mercy on us sinners ..

 

I'm going to give you the "You're #1!" Sign when I pass by.