Posting pictures
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FV80 »
June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
It is now possible to post pictures and other attachments on this forum. I would, however, suggest that, if the picture(s) is/are already posted...
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June 18th, 2015, 2:08 pm
Board ANNOUNCEMENT ! and DONATIONS ...
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FV80 »
April 21st, 2015, 3:07 pm
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This board has been moved from its old host and admin to a new location.
I realize that some aspects of this board have been .. not up to par in...
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Hi Dietmar,
I figure that is the case. With ApexSpeed being so big it's where people tend to go for internet info. Nice place, but as far as...
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December 10th, 2023, 1:29 pm
Support our FormulaVee.org Partners!
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FV80 »
September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am
Hello FV enthusiasts and FV.org readers,
I'd like to take this time to thank all of the companies that have stepped up to help support...
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Last post by FV80
September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am
Holidays
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by
lbaconll »
December 23rd, 2011, 3:19 pm
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I think it appropiate that at this time of year , we think of fellow drivers who have moved on to the next dimension, Family members Who have done so...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR to all you FV drivers and crew and Family from the F1200 crew in Canada...good luck in 2012 on the tracks :P
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Last post by Rolling Stone
December 25th, 2011, 2:58 pm
Race tips newsletters
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JBlock »
December 21st, 2011, 6:48 pm
Speaking of samless self promotion :lol: I'm back to doing my newsletters again. If you would like to be on the mailing list, email me...
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Last post by JBlock
December 21st, 2011, 6:48 pm
Shameless Self Promotion
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by
Hal »
November 29th, 2011, 5:07 pm
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My book is finally finished and ready for sale and your reading enjoyment. The book will also be available at AMAZON and other outlets in a few...
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For those who have not as yet purchased Hal's book, you are missing out on a great laugher . Some accounts of his past experiences brought back some...
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Last post by Dietmar
December 19th, 2011, 12:16 pm
Formula Vee 50th Stories (Blog) and Photos
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by
aqualls »
November 28th, 2011, 11:28 pm
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Hi all,
Please feel free to contribute to this growing collection:
Stories:
Photos:
Email stories and photos to: formulaveeracing@yahoo.com...
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Anna,
Looking through the photos, I found a Lobo in picture #78. Does any one have more info on this car? I have one of the 2 that were built in my...
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Last post by dd46637
December 19th, 2011, 8:49 am
2012 Glenn National
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by
hardingfv32-1 »
December 16th, 2011, 1:27 am
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The 2012 Glen National indicates that the Bonus Group is FF-FV-F500. Does this mean the this event is not a Double Nat anymore? The Bonus Group-...
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Double Nationals get better entries but the organizing Regions kept fighting over who would get the Double Nationals. This is a way they decided to...
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Last post by problemchild
December 16th, 2011, 10:22 pm
Help need identifing a old FV
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by
jwolf »
December 14th, 2011, 1:42 pm
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I have purchase an old Formula Vee Race Car that I intend on restoring and having some fun with as well as showing it.
I am working on getting it...
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Jay,
You might want to try posting on a solo specific forum as well as here - try the Atlanta one at
It's generally pretty active - maybe someone...
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Last post by FV80
December 15th, 2011, 9:23 am
The Lazer Project's Future
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by
gbrianmetcalf »
November 30th, 2011, 5:11 pm
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Just a quick announcement.
The Lazer project has been sold.
Go here for the press release.
G. Brian Metcalf
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I'm excited to see what comes out of this. Best of luck, keep us posted!
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Last post by tiagosantos
December 1st, 2011, 1:05 pm
Peter Hills Formula Vee Champion 2011 Donut
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by
Veefan »
November 27th, 2011, 9:38 pm
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I wonder how the SCCA would feel about this... sure looks like fun!
Cars look cool too except for the weird carb/scoop
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Cars look cool too except for the weird carb/scoop
That's because the South African FV's use an inline 4 cylinder 1400 cc VW water cooled...
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Last post by Bill_Bonow
November 29th, 2011, 12:07 am
OIL COOLERS
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by
VORT94 »
November 22nd, 2011, 11:16 am
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I thought there was a previous discussion on oil coolers, but I can't find it. Interested in non-VW coolers. The best ones you have found by actual...
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Thanks for all the information guys. Happy Thanksgiving
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Last post by VORT94
November 23rd, 2011, 11:36 am
Towing with a Vanagon?
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by
fvracer27 »
November 15th, 2011, 11:05 am
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Anyone tow a small enclosed trailer 6x12 with a Vanagon?
Mark
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I have towed my Vee with a '93 Eurovan for 6 years. The Van is the 2.5 L water cooled front wheel drive. The Trailer is an open IRD. I carry some...
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Last post by jrv
November 22nd, 2011, 4:11 pm
Jonathan Weisheit contact info?
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by
craigs »
November 21st, 2011, 9:09 pm
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Looking to get in touch with Jon. Does anyone have his email address or phone number?
Thanks,
Craig
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jktechnologies.net
410-366-6332
Ed
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Last post by Ed Womer
November 22nd, 2011, 6:47 am
Spec Tire rule thrown out in ICSCC
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by
smsazzy »
November 14th, 2011, 12:32 am
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The racing body ICSCC implemented a spec tire rule years ago to help control costs. Since then, the number of Vees participating in ICSCC competition...
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Local consensus is why spec tire rules fail. All SCCA has to do is split spec tire contracts amongst different classes. One tire for each class. No...
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Last post by problemchild
November 19th, 2011, 6:50 pm
head and neck opinions
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by
kidkoh »
November 18th, 2011, 9:01 pm
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ok so I am leaning towards the safety solutions hybrid pro rage but I would like to get some opinions first. I am driving a d-13 and I may be getting...
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The Safety Solutions Hybrid style restraint are all SFI 38.1 Approved,
Safety Solutions Hybrid Restraint Receives FIA Approval
Simpson Hybrid...
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Last post by Veefan
November 19th, 2011, 3:00 pm
Back to the fold
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by
Bob Stack »
October 25th, 2011, 3:38 pm
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Well after two years of Formula First looks like I'll be back with FV in 2012. I really enjoyed the FST cars and the drivers, but for a variety of...
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Bob,
Looks like your website needs some serious updating now that you're back in the fold :P
Hope the D-13 works out better for you.
Also hope...
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Last post by Bob Stack
November 3rd, 2011, 10:24 am
Hans device in a Caracal C
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by
CSatterley »
September 26th, 2011, 10:02 pm
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Who out there is using the Hans 30 in a Caracal C? How is it working or you? Any fitting issues?
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I've been using one in my C-car most of this year. It does fine as long as you relocate the shoulder belt mounts (per HANS instructions). No slippage.
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Last post by caracal76
October 31st, 2011, 11:17 am
Annual Waiver Hard Card?
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by
SR Racing »
October 18th, 2011, 3:09 pm
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Just received my renewal request for my SCCA membership.
Along with the normal $75 requirement for renewal, It contained a form to fill out that...
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No. But a Red Bull picture might
:P
Come on the MP4-4 was one of the greatest F1 cars ever made. Great looking, massive HP, last of the turbo...
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Last post by fvracer27
October 26th, 2011, 7:48 am
Data?
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by
JBlock »
October 11th, 2011, 5:14 pm
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You will be hard pressed to find a “bigger bang for the buck” when it comes to more speed than with the data system you already have in the car. It’s...
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Not to late to jump in on the new advanced class which is starting tomorrow, Monday Oct 17th.
If you have already taken the first class you will be...
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Last post by Mystique Racing
October 16th, 2011, 11:07 am
Data Seminars
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by
Mystique Racing »
February 9th, 2011, 11:13 pm
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Just finished up the 5 week, on line, data analysis class that Auto Ware offers. If you have a Aim, Pi, or CDS system they now have brand specific...
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Just wanted to second what Scott has said.
I am in my first season of FV. John's course has directly helped my understanding of how the car is...
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Last post by igino
October 11th, 2011, 5:54 pm
Wheels/Tires
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by
fvkartguy »
October 10th, 2011, 12:09 pm
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I'm just wanting to get my FST rolling so I can load it up in the trailer.
I was going to use some wheels and tires I have laying around, but not...
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A 6-inch tire should fit on a 5.5 rim with no problem, but I'm not sure on the bolt pattern of those wheels.
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Last post by Matt King
October 10th, 2011, 4:07 pm
Easy Lift drawings and build procedure
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brian »
October 4th, 2011, 3:47 pm
I receive many requests for easy lifts but since the freight is quite high and I'm not really doing a lot of fabrication any more, I have decided to...
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Last post by brian
October 4th, 2011, 3:47 pm
Race Gas vrs Av. Gas
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by rstackjd » August 20th, 2009, 12:42 pm
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I'm sure this has been dicsussed here before, but in cars like ours, is there any appreciable difference in performance between 110 Leaded race gas...
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But this doesn't get back to the notice that SCCA is 'going green' and not allowing leaded fuels. AV gas is 100LL, that means 'low lead'. It's way...
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Last post by Mad Dog Racing
September 22nd, 2011, 4:24 pm
Combined FV/F5 qualifying for *ALL* sessions ??
Replies: 14
by
FV80 »
September 9th, 2011, 2:34 pm
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Please note the following message that I have sent .. and provide one of your own if you are in support.
tks, Steve, FV80
Sent: Friday, September...
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Maybe next year I will qualify as an F500 and then rent out my bump drafting in qualifying to the highest bidder. An F500 can do 140 into Canada. I...
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Last post by smsazzy
September 13th, 2011, 9:17 pm
Take an hour and watch this
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by
qposner »
September 8th, 2011, 5:34 pm
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Thankfully things have come a long way:
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Bill, I took my school in 1976 at Thompson, and raced for the next 3.
Jackie would have loved Thompson. The road course was next to a golf course...
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Last post by CitationFV21
September 12th, 2011, 9:06 pm
Robert?
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by
77fmod »
September 9th, 2011, 3:48 pm
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You guys remember when Robert was building his car and had all the great documentation on this site of the entire process?
Well, I would like to...
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Nevertheless, Do you think anyone has any contact info for him?
All the best,
Johnny B.
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Last post by 77fmod
September 9th, 2011, 7:48 pm
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Last post by aqualls
September 9th, 2011, 1:03 pm
Runoffs Townhall
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John Nesbitt »
August 29th, 2011, 8:36 pm
TOWN HALL MEETING
Drivers and Executive Stewards
Tuesday September 20 10:00AM and 2:00PM
At the Motorplex
This Town Hall is an opportunity for...
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Last post by John Nesbitt
August 29th, 2011, 8:36 pm
Mark Ortiz newsletters
by
JBlock »
August 24th, 2011, 3:58 pm
Just got the last 2 Mark Ortiz newsletters added to my reference library. Go to to see them (part way down the page) great alignment & handling stuff...
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Last post by JBlock
August 24th, 2011, 3:58 pm
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Last post by Al Craighead
August 19th, 2011, 10:27 am
Data Everywhere
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by
JBlock »
August 1st, 2011, 12:46 pm
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You may have seen my article in the August Sportscar magazine (page 36) on data acquisition. If you liked the story please let Philip at the magazine...
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bump
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Last post by VORT94
August 18th, 2011, 1:30 pm
Run Offs Motel
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by
37 CREW »
August 17th, 2011, 11:35 am
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Fountain Park Motel in Sheboygan has rooms available for the entire Run off time period from test week thru the races. Check their website for...
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Having stayed there the past two years, I can say it is a good place. There is a coffee shop that gives a discount, where you can enjoy a good...
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Last post by FVartist
August 17th, 2011, 7:37 pm
Head & Neck Mandatory 2012
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by
Terry Abbott »
August 16th, 2011, 2:53 pm
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Beginning January 1, 2012, Head and Neck restraints will become mandatory in SCCA Club Racing Regional, National and Driver School events.
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Not that big a deal.
For something that appears to not have an experation date, might not be a bad idea once in a while.
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Last post by racing stuff
August 17th, 2011, 10:45 am
mini lathe & mill
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by
JBlock »
July 8th, 2011, 11:35 am
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I'm looking to get a mini lathe and maybe a mini mill. Wanted to know what you may have or suggest. Lathe could be in the 7X12 or 7X16 range and the...
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I would stay away from the ENCO or simular mill/drill/laths since I had one and it was OK for some things but the mill table is quite far from the...
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Last post by Ed Womer
August 9th, 2011, 7:24 am
Front Beam Solidworks Model
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by
Mihelich »
August 4th, 2011, 5:19 pm
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Could I please ask if someone could take a measurement on the front beam from the outside of flange on the shock tower upright
from one side to the...
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Hi Tom:
Would it be possible for you to share the part files?
Jean
And with the front drums with bearings installed into position.
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Last post by jstoezel
August 8th, 2011, 12:30 pm
POP up notification of PM
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FV80 »
July 15th, 2011, 4:15 pm
I can't fix the lack of email notification of PM to users, but I did come up with a fix for those that frequent the forums and miss the TINY little...
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Last post by FV80
July 15th, 2011, 4:15 pm
Class getting younger?
Replies: 3
by
smsazzy »
July 4th, 2011, 1:31 am
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Just thought I would post this for kicks. At the Portland 4th of July Double National, the podium on Saturday (Race 1) had an average age of 33....
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Depends on whether you use the mean,mode,or median...
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Last post by Bob Posner
July 4th, 2011, 5:07 pm
zink z18b body
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by
nrgrcng »
July 1st, 2011, 12:16 am
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Need to find a zink z18b formula vee body, any out there? thanks for any help
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I have a nose and center section, top half only, from a Citation/Zink 18B, 1985. I can email you a picture if you would like. They are yours free if...
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Last post by Edward Schubert
July 1st, 2011, 3:01 pm
Mark Ortiz Newsletter
by
JBlock »
June 28th, 2011, 4:55 pm
Just got the last 2 Mark Ortiz newsletters added to my reference library. Go to to see them (part way down the page) very cool stuff this time.
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Last post by JBlock
June 28th, 2011, 4:55 pm
Thanks
by
Edward Schubert »
June 23rd, 2011, 10:12 pm
Thanks to Forum giving me an opportunity to sell my car and parts. The racing community has been wonderful during this process. A special thanks to...
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Last post by Edward Schubert
June 23rd, 2011, 10:12 pm
Ed Schubert
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by
Veefan »
June 9th, 2011, 10:05 pm
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I just wanted to give a real public shout out to Ed Schubert. I purchased a bunch of parts from him, everything was in perfect, better then expected...
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You can add me to the list of satisfied customers. The only thing that slowed down shipping was some nasty weather that delayed everyone getting...
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Last post by jhenn4716
June 22nd, 2011, 5:36 pm
Lazer owners and former owners
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by
gbrianmetcalf »
June 5th, 2011, 8:14 pm
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Lazer owners and former owners please PM me or contact me direct at (amylynnracing@yahoo.com)
I have questions about your experiences with the...
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Mike:
We have been playing phone tag. I will keep trying, I am looking foward to talking with you.
G.
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Last post by gbrianmetcalf
June 21st, 2011, 4:13 am
Data and more data classes
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JBlock »
June 20th, 2011, 1:34 pm
Several people were asking if I could do the webinars again. So, a new round of Data Webinars is starting next week. Go to to sign up.
Also, I'm...
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Last post by JBlock
June 20th, 2011, 1:34 pm
F1200/Vee makes national paper
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by
hojo »
June 1st, 2011, 10:08 am
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Nice article on Formula Vee in Canada, focusing on costs and developing young driving talent
oh and yes and if mosport had doubled the length of the...
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hey kevin, i raced at WRKC against you numerous times and you whipped my butt,
having raced f1200 for 4 seasons i can say that (my old car is run...
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Last post by hojo
June 3rd, 2011, 10:55 am
SLIDER DEFINITION
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Edward Schubert »
May 26th, 2011, 2:50 pm
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What does slider generally consist of?
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They are one of my clients...
You can order online! LOVE THEM!
You might want to mention to your client that those of us who do not use Windows...
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Last post by vreihen
May 28th, 2011, 9:57 pm
RIMS????
Replies: 5
by
Veefan »
May 26th, 2011, 10:56 am
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Any tips on a good source for straight slotted rims??? I've called around and can't find any for sale. I have about 20 in my garage that are either...
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New 4 are also still available if you can stand the price of 105 ea.
Dietmar
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Last post by Dietmar
May 27th, 2011, 2:36 pm
Shock story
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JBlock »
May 26th, 2011, 12:19 pm
The second installment of my shock story has been published. Much of the info applies to all cars and might be helpful for your car, too.
Go to to...
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Last post by JBlock
May 26th, 2011, 12:19 pm
Race tips newsletter
by
JBlock »
May 19th, 2011, 7:17 pm
On the side, for fun I do a newsletter (as if I needed to do more writing every month) This goes to my personal/private email list. If you would like...
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Last post by JBlock
May 19th, 2011, 7:17 pm
More tech info
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JBlock »
May 17th, 2011, 4:14 pm
Just added great info from Mark Ortiz to my Reference Library at check mid way down the page for latest info
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Last post by JBlock
May 17th, 2011, 4:14 pm
Anduril Frame
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by
brian »
April 5th, 2011, 12:32 pm
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Just began the reassembly of my car and thought it would be fun to post a picture of the newly powder coated frame. It was so seriously wounded at...
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if the tech folks don't like it That comes from a licensed tech inspector!
It would seem there is plenty of room to raise the front hoop if we use...
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Last post by hardingfv32-1
May 17th, 2011, 3:02 pm
Shipping a FV cross country
Replies: 3
by
Markfv »
May 4th, 2011, 2:35 pm
First post
Anyone had a good experience/price for shipping a FV.
If someone knows a good company I would appreciate a lead.
Mark FV #77
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Also try Forward Air. I shipped a FF from Calif to Maryland for $700.00 They only go terminal to terminal but the price was good.
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Last post by Mystique Racing
May 14th, 2011, 9:51 am
Charleston, SC
Replies: 1
by
Rickydel »
May 3rd, 2011, 7:26 pm
First post
Are there any empty trailers going north from Charleston, SC?
Eventual destination can be either Mid-West (Michigan) or NYC area.
Obviously will...
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And I'm still trying to get an open trailer to Buffalo or Toronto from Jacksonville, FL .... and willing to pay some gas money.
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Last post by problemchild
May 9th, 2011, 12:53 pm
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