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- August 11th, 2008, 8:34 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: Beaverun Regional
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1060
Beaverun Regional
Saturday's Podium: ( 8 ) cars 1.) Jay Johnston 1:09.218 2.) Al Spadin 1:09.515 3.) Phil McSherry 1:09.964 4.) Rick Johnstone 1:10.132 5.) Jim kleinklaus 1:10.632 6.) Guy Bellingham 1:10.364 7.) Jim Rowland 1:10.290 8.) Rick Ruckman 1:10.290 (DNF) Sunday's Results: 1.) Al Spadin ( fastest lap) 2.) Ri...
- August 6th, 2008, 2:08 pm
- Forum: Formula First
- Topic: FOR SALE!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8206
FOR SALE!
FOR SALE!! : 1995 CITATION FORMULA FIRST * Converted from FV in 2006" * 1.5 Hours on motor * New Clutch / Pressure plate * FIA Belts ( Good for several more years) * 3 sets of tires ( Newest slicks have 4 heat cycles on them) * rebuilt carb * New front wheel bearings * BRD SCOOPS * New fuel bla...
- August 1st, 2008, 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Hey now Butch! I'm one of the bored watchers! It can't be any worse than having to watch "All Pinks , all the time"! The fact that we have over 130+ replies shows that this class still has a passionate following and all attempts should be made to grow it. The FST model has proven that spec...
- July 29th, 2008, 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
I have to agree with Greg that the so called spec tires won't slow down the drivers by that much! I feel everyone is reading too much into this subject and there are those who believe the loss of performance is greater than it really is. I fail to understand how you wouldn't give up a half second pe...
- July 24th, 2008, 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Lee: The consequences of low turnouts will force the Vee's to run with SRF's, CF, FF and even FC's if the numbers aren't raised. I do remember the regions near Summit Pt. even discussing the exclusion of certain formula car groups if they didn't increase their numbers due to the SM/SSM drivers compl...
- July 24th, 2008, 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Jeff: I have been watching the Fv count in your area and the SF area and both are good. However, many other regions of the country are experiencing lower turnouts and would like to increase their car count. If reduction in tire or other costs can be achieved then why wouldn't a region try to reduce ...
- July 24th, 2008, 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
The purpose of my original post wasn't to create a pissing match between the FV & FST drivers, many who are one in the same. But rather take a look at increasing the FV fields by attempting to get older cars back on the track. The FST concept in tires has worked very well with 25+ heat cycles th...
- July 18th, 2008, 10:10 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Thow Out Bearing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3096
Re: Thow Out Bearing
If the cluth operating shaft is moving due to the clip being damaged or removed, then the alignment of the TO bearing and PP will be off and therefore the failure. I had this problem at M-O last fall, and cured it by replacing the TO bearing, installing a new clip to prevent the shaft from moving et...
- July 17th, 2008, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: flat tire
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1310
Re: flat tire
Don: Although I understand your desire not to waste a $100 tire. I question the value and safety of placing a "hotpatch" on a racing tire. You maybe saving $100 in the short term, but costing yourself alot more in the long term if that tire blows and you hit another competitor or the wall ...
- July 14th, 2008, 10:39 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: The Glen National
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1553
Re: The Glen National
Many full course cautions????......What a surprise!!!... I'm surprised they can get anyone to race at a track that has those rules. I did my driver's school there in 96' and loved the atmosphere, but will not tow 6 hrs. each way to get 5-6 laps of green flag racing! What a shame! Mark P.S.: Congrats...
- July 12th, 2008, 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Bruce:
How did you handle drivers that arrived from regions that normally didn't use the AR's and were only making
a one time appearance to the track? I assumed you let them race but didn't count them in the points
championship if you had one etc.....Thanks!
mark
How did you handle drivers that arrived from regions that normally didn't use the AR's and were only making
a one time appearance to the track? I assumed you let them race but didn't count them in the points
championship if you had one etc.....Thanks!
mark
- July 10th, 2008, 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Scott: What agreement &/or rules do you have in place out in the SF Region regarding tires? Also, has the cost of the AR's fluctuated since your move towards them and are there any complaints about the use of those tires? One more question, did you consider other tires before electing to go with...
- July 7th, 2008, 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Brian: I'm a little confused by your last paragraph? Please expand on what you meant by it. The way I see it and the FST class has confirmed it, is that you can reduce costs by introducing a tire that lasts 15-20 heat cycles rather than a current tire that lasts 6-10 heat cycles and they can race al...
- July 7th, 2008, 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Brian:
Thanks for the reply. Is the Goodyear 430 the equivalent of the AR's and Hoosier 55's or a harder compound? Also, how many heat
cycles can you get on the AR's if managed properly etc............
Mark
Thanks for the reply. Is the Goodyear 430 the equivalent of the AR's and Hoosier 55's or a harder compound? Also, how many heat
cycles can you get on the AR's if managed properly etc............
Mark
- July 7th, 2008, 11:07 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: MVR Nelson Regional
- Replies: 0
- Views: 994
MVR Nelson Regional
Is anyone going to the Nelson Regional this weekend? I believe they have 7-8 vee's currently registered
on the MVR website etc......
Mark
on the MVR website etc......
Mark
- July 7th, 2008, 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
You guys have been busy over the holiday weekend. Since I'm not up on the latest tire specs, can anyone provide
info. on the hardness/ durability of the American racers, Hoosier & Goodyear tires that might be eligible as a
spec tire? Thanks for any input!
Mark
info. on the hardness/ durability of the American racers, Hoosier & Goodyear tires that might be eligible as a
spec tire? Thanks for any input!
Mark
- July 3rd, 2008, 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Dean: If most of the National boys don't want a spec tire, but the Regional racers desire it, then why don't we try to implement a regional spec tire. It shouldn't be us vs. them, but all of us unified in an effort to get more drivers in all open wheel cars. The National drivers should encourage a s...
- July 2nd, 2008, 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Steve: I apologize for not replying to your email. I don't actually remember getting it but that's not uncommon at my end when you receive 50 emails per day, and as a result you tend to do mass delete's that sometimes erase emails that should be read. My posting on the website wasn't a communist plo...
- July 2nd, 2008, 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Nobody asked but here's my thoughts: (Regional only) 1.) Spec tire using hard American Racer tires or others similiar to the old Goodyear Veerock's of year's past. Part of the attraction to the Formula First class is the reduction in tire cost by using the Club Ford tire which is hard and lasts over...
- July 1st, 2008, 9:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Steve: I'm just guessing, but knowing Steve (Deacon Blue's) pretty well, I assume he wouldn't be objectionable to harder tire compounds that last 15-20 heat cycles, for use at regional's only since the National drivers wouldn't go for it. That alone would save money and reduce the annual budget, plu...
- June 30th, 2008, 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nelson regional
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1130
Nelson regional
Nelson Results: Sunday June 29, 2008 1st: Jay Johnston / Caracal D 2nd: Pete Nielsen/ BRD (?) 3rd: Al Spadin / Protoform P2 4th: Jim Rowland / Protoform P2 5th: Phil McSherry / (?) brain fade 6th: Dennis Potocki/ BRD Flamingo 7th: Rick Ruckman / Mysterian ** the race started with the 3 F500's lined ...
- June 10th, 2008, 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Re: Low turnouts
Chris & larry:
I wonder how many drivers quit racing because they feel their cars are no longer competitive, so why pay $600- $1000
to race for 5th, 6th , 7th or even last?
Mark
P.S.: Larry: Don't you have an older Lynx B ?
I wonder how many drivers quit racing because they feel their cars are no longer competitive, so why pay $600- $1000
to race for 5th, 6th , 7th or even last?
Mark
P.S.: Larry: Don't you have an older Lynx B ?
- June 9th, 2008, 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118626
Low turnouts
The cause of small FV fields this year are numerous, but I was wondering what specific reason each driver had and do you plan to race more or less in the upcoming years? I think back to only 4-5 years ago, and here in Ohio we had 12-20 cars showing up at Nelson (prior to upgrades), and now they bare...
- May 1st, 2008, 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fitting in a car
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14149
Re: Fitting in a car
I'm 6'1" and 205 lbs. and have a tight fit in my 95' Citation. It's the lack of room around the front
roll hoop (knee's) than anywhere else. With an aluminum floor, I weigh in around 1037 (+12 lbs.)
over minimum weight and dropped 36 lbs. by removing the steel floor! Thanks!
Mark
roll hoop (knee's) than anywhere else. With an aluminum floor, I weigh in around 1037 (+12 lbs.)
over minimum weight and dropped 36 lbs. by removing the steel floor! Thanks!
Mark