Kurt Bob, we are registered at the Executive Inn. May not be the best facility but it is only 4-5 miles from the track.

$54 per night.

"This hotel is a budget, no frills hotel that is very convenient and close to the track. It is about 4-5 miles north of the track in Kershaw, SC - (803) 475-7575"

 

------------------------------ I'm getting just a tad excited!

 

I'm looking forward to it.

I had a little scare a couple nights ago, when I hit a a big object that was right in the middle of my lane on I-20. I thought for sure it shattered the airdam. However, when I finally pulled over and inspected it, it appeared to be just limited to the underpan. I have since fixed it to the point that it is in pretty good shape. Close Call!

 

STF & Steve are going to be there. Read it in the NASA CMP thread.

 

3 more days!

 

I can't wait, and I WILL be on-track on Friday.

 

I'll be leaving around noon on Friday... 5 hour drive. Do you know who you will be instructing yet or are you even instructing this time?

 

TWO MORE DAYS!
Till Tech Inspection!

 

I'm not excited!

 

Not excited at all...

 

YEAH!!!! Only ONE more day.

 

All prep work is done: Oil changed, new coils, Hawk HPs, Front Strut, back seats out, super-duper custom video mount, waxed and ready to go. Running with my street tires for the first few sessions then I may be changing over to my instructors extra set of Yokohama's. That should be fun!

 

With all of those mods SilverEight is probably going to be faster than his instructor, especially with some grippy tires. I am glad to see everyone is excited. I was prepping my car tonight and noticed I should probably change brake pads, but did not have the right ones. Will order those tomorrow and install Friday before leaving. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great time.

 

Howdy Rob! Every curve I take wheather it's at 10 or 60 MPH, I'm thinking about apex's and exit and practicing my heal/toe when possible. Looking forward to Saturday morning. Looks like STF will be runing on Friday. Will you be as well?

 

I was hoping to get down early enough to participate on Friday and get a good spot. However, my brake problem will prevent that from happening. I do expect to be there between 5 - 6 pm depending on how bad traffic is going through Charlotte.

 

Well, tires are being mounted tomorrow, brakes are changed up front, and the car is 'basically' ready. I updated the setup to reflect the new track layout. I also took some rake out of the setup, which I don't think is right, but I am not sure that is the best thing to do.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

 

Y'all have fun! Silver - why new coils?

 

TA, I took my car to Charlie for a once over. He took the first coil off and it was fried. Took it to Sutherlin for a replacement and the warranty covered 3. The forth one was OK so I paid for it and got a full set of 4.

 

I am leaving in the AM. Anyone else excited?

 

Nope!

 

I stay excited, so this is normal for me.

 

You know ... frying those coils is bad for your cholesterol. The heart healthy method is to bake or grill them.

 

LOL... OK I'll try that method next time.

 

Camera, check, RA1's check, new pads, check, less boost (unfortunately) check, helmets, check, release forms, check, CMP setup applied, check, some new tricks, check......

handing mustangs their butt all weekend...... check.

Ok guys, you have to root 32V on, he is up to break the 2M barrier at CMP. It is a milestone considering how little power his car has. Send him some words of encouragement......

As for me, I am looking to go sub 1:50. However, with the heat, and less boost, it looks like I will be lucky to get 1:55's. Either way, I don't care, I am out to help my Steve this weekend.

 

Go Steve Go!

Loaded the GA RX-8 Club E-Z Up and Banner. I will be taking my camera and my DV Cam but I will not be my usual SilverEIGHT Photo Freak this weekend but I will try to capture us in action occasionally if it doesn't interfere with my concentration. I learned at Road Atlanta that driving does not lend it self to taking photos. When I take photos I have to concentrate as much as when I'm driving and I ain't got that much concentration to give.