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- December 8th, 2009, 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: RIP Bill Scott
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1244
RIP Bill Scott
From Roger Lyle... Bill Scott, 71, owner of Summit Point Motorsports Park and BSR Inc. in West Virginia, passed away December 7 2009. Mr. Scott was a SCCA club racer in the 1960s, and was the 1970 Formula Vee world champion. A racer's 2009. Mr. Scott was a SCCA club racer in the 1960s, and was the 1...
- October 29th, 2009, 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bill Barker Death
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1535
Re: Bill Barker Death
Jim, Thanks for posting up. Mom is home now and doing really well, all things considered. She fractured her C2 vertebrae, but it should heal on it's own after several weeks in a C-collar. She also had a few broken ribs, collapsed left lung, and a concussion, but all are healing nicely. We're glad sh...
- August 9th, 2009, 9:56 pm
- Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
- Topic: Wanted to buy Vortech Formula Vee
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1552
Re: Wanted to buy Vortech Formula Vee
I think the Jennerjahns bought the rights to manufacture the Vortech.
- July 17th, 2009, 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 24923
Re: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
Brian, I understand your argument and agree with what you are saying about driver talent. I did not infer that FV drivers are better than any other group. I said FV is "a" class, not "the" class that rewards driver skill. I also did not post lap times to stroke anyone's ego or &q...
- July 17th, 2009, 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 24923
Re: Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
Jaymzz, I wholeheartedly agree with Butch that Vee racing is more about competition than outright speed. That being said, take a look at some lap times for Vees compared to a lot of the tin top classes and you might get a new appreciation for how fast they really are. A quick look at 08 runoffs qual...
- July 14th, 2009, 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New concrete in turn one at Summit Point
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1307
- June 26th, 2009, 9:12 am
- Forum: Parts
- Topic: Found some spares I need to part with
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1231
Re: Found some spares I need to part with
I have made a deal for the whole package. Thanks for the interest.
- June 25th, 2009, 12:46 pm
- Forum: Parts
- Topic: Found some spares I need to part with
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1231
Found some spares I need to part with
7 wheels; 5 are in very nice condition, 1 is a bit rusty, and one has some damage but could probably be straightened. http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab348/jb_11/IMG_1734Large.jpg http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab348/jb_11/IMG_1735Large.jpg 2 Axle Tubes http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab34...
- June 9th, 2009, 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Cool iPhone app
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5367
- May 1st, 2009, 11:32 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Mouth guard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5255
Re: Mouth guard
I think by mounting to the lower jaw it is less likely to be a choking hazard. Check it out here:
http://www.shockdoctor.com/product/grav ... guard.aspx
http://www.shockdoctor.com/product/grav ... guard.aspx
- April 30th, 2009, 12:47 pm
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Mouth guard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5255
Re: Mouth guard
I bought the Shock Doctor one. It fits on your bottom teeth instead of the top, so I find it a little easier to talk, swallow, etc. with it. I got it after reading that some concussions in impacts are caused by your jaw slamming shut. I forget where I got it, but I think it was about $15.
- March 5th, 2009, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Solo Vee
- Topic: Motorcycle-powered F500's???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2960
Re: Motorcycle-powered F500's???
How do the Formula SAE cars compare with the 500s at a typical autocross? Most of them are running 600cc motorcycle engines.
- January 20th, 2009, 8:36 am
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: Headrest location and material
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4572
Re: Headrest location and material
I forget the exact wording in the GCR, but I think it specifies a non-resilient foam pad 1" think covering 36 sq in. Ethafoam is one of the types they recommend. This was the best deal I found when I was shopping several years ago: http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product.asp?pfid=2078 This will prov...
- January 15th, 2009, 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FV rentals
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3095
Re: FV rentals
Ski Motorsports: http://www.ski-motorsports.com/
- December 5th, 2008, 9:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Runoffs practice tickler
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6821
Re: Runoffs practice tickler
Brake points are easy. Hold the throttle til you see God, then brake. There, I saved you $1200.
Seriously, though. I think it was a mistake to make all four days of Runoffs week count for qualifying. They should have kept at lease one session as a free practice.
Seriously, though. I think it was a mistake to make all four days of Runoffs week count for qualifying. They should have kept at lease one session as a free practice.
- November 5th, 2008, 6:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Bulb for Trouble Light
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4494
Re: Bulb for Trouble Light
I find that the LED lights are durable and run cool, but the light is very discrete. Incandescents light up a much broader area. With LEDs you have to position light carefully to hit your work area.
- September 18th, 2008, 11:25 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Battery Suggestions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2750
Re: Battery Suggestions
Odyssey makes a very nice, durable battery. I've used the PC680 before with good results, but I think it's the same size as the one you're replacing.
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680series.htm
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680series.htm
- September 4th, 2008, 10:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Any Nelson Ledges Info?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2121
Re: Any Nelson Ledges Info?
The latest rumor I hear is that the investors have pulled out.
-JB
-JB
- August 7th, 2008, 8:10 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: RACEceiver Driver Information Systems
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1932
Re: RACEceiver Driver Information Systems
Some roundy-round tracks use a one-way radio to drivers to provide safety info / gridding info for restarts / etc. They do not allow spotters then.
- August 5th, 2008, 7:37 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: trailing or leading arm rear suspension?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9594
Re: trailing or leading arm rear suspension?
[quote="problemchild"]If one wants to tune those "secondary reactions" as a performance tool, it is probably easier with the rear arms. When was the last time a FV with forward arms won the Runoffs. Why is that .... I wonder. :shock:[/quote] Maybe because Vortechs have good aero,...
- August 3rd, 2008, 10:06 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: MARRS 6 regional at Summit Point
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4166
Re: MARRS 6 regional at Summit Point
How is the pavement this weekend? I heard there was some repaving recently to correct some rather horrid track degradation in a few corners.
- July 1st, 2008, 7:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nelson Ledges Sold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1290
Re: Nelson Ledges Sold
More info:
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/art ... icle=33089
I'm not sure I like the idea of the Nelson Ledges Country Club.
http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/art ... icle=33089
I'm not sure I like the idea of the Nelson Ledges Country Club.
- June 30th, 2008, 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Nelson Ledges Sold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1290
- June 26th, 2008, 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chevy Trans cooler Install
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2003
Re: Chevy Trans cooler Install
Doesn't the radiator help warm the tranny fluid more quickly and keep it at the proper operating temp in cold weather conditions though? I'd keep it routed through the radiator and then get a thermostat for the aux. cooler to keep it from overcooling the fluid. Or, you could skip the thermostat and ...
- April 27th, 2008, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: MARRS 1 regional at Summit
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1842
Re: MARRS 1 regional at Summit
How is the new asphalt? I hear from the bike guys that it is pretty abrasive.