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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September 15th, 2010, 11:04 am
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Last post by aqualls
September 22nd, 2009, 1:26 pm
shipping engine
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fv50fv »
September 10th, 2009, 8:25 pm
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need to ship an engine to ca.from n.y. what carrier does this at a fair price? need to find someone asap email: thetackleshop@aol.com
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Try enginesdirect.com. Very reasonable rates.
Dave
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September 17th, 2009, 7:11 pm
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September 16th, 2009, 12:53 pm
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Last post by aqualls
September 15th, 2009, 2:47 pm
Goodyear?
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fvkartguy »
September 9th, 2009, 7:21 pm
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So has Goodyear official released a new FV tire?
I've heard they have, but haven't seen anything. Is there a part/serial number? I don't see anything...
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yeah, do you mean the 45B's?
Uh ... YEAH - those :oops:
Steve
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Last post by FV80
September 11th, 2009, 10:10 pm
SRF vs VEE
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brian »
August 13th, 2009, 1:08 pm
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As some of you may know I was envolved in a major shunt with some SRF's. The following is a recap written by Charlie Turner, a long time vee runner...
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I have had some issues with SRFs at Summit Point, but no incidents. Every time, I spoke to the driver afterwards in a polite manner and we normally...
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Last post by pillowmeto
September 11th, 2009, 10:31 am
shipping engine
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fv50fv »
September 10th, 2009, 8:24 pm
need to ship an engine to ca.from n.y. what carrier does this at a fair price? need to find someone asap email: thetackleshop@aol.com
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Last post by fv50fv
September 10th, 2009, 8:24 pm
PM's between members
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FV80 »
September 9th, 2009, 3:40 pm
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FYI ALL,
It has just come to my attention, that I had SEVERAL PM type emails sitting in my inbox here on the forum. I think it important to point out...
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The PM's stopped sending messages to our personal e-mails when the forum software was updated by the previous owner perhaps a year ago or so. It was...
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Last post by jpetillo
September 9th, 2009, 10:35 pm
Runoffs on Twitter
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smsazzy »
September 9th, 2009, 3:59 pm
Okay, I have never used Twitter before, but thought I would give it a try. I will be posting updates from the runoffs and other FV and SCCA racing...
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Last post by smsazzy
September 9th, 2009, 3:59 pm
Don't Drive Like My Brother
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CitationFV21 »
September 1st, 2009, 10:33 pm
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After watching this, my long faded dream of driving F1 is packed away - these guys are nuts.
Watch Barrichello braking move after he gets a bad...
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ah... still was possible to damage the underside of the car... risk worth taking?
Drive it like you stole it. :lol:
F1 guys - not FV guys :!:...
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Last post by CitationFV21
September 8th, 2009, 11:05 pm
New Hampshire Track Guide/Practice Day
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jvaleo »
August 27th, 2009, 5:16 pm
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Does anyone have a track guide for NH? ie what gear for what turn and whatnot. I like to have an idea of what to expect before I go to a new track....
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Jeff,
If memory serves
morning sessions 8am-12, lunch break 12-1, afternoon 1-5pm
I usually do a half day and you get lots of track time.
You will...
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Last post by JimR
September 8th, 2009, 2:12 pm
Uploading photos to the FV.org for sale ad.
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reed19 »
September 5th, 2009, 3:51 pm
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I've tried everyhting I can think of including the obvious smashing of the browse button. Changed pic size. Tried to save pic as a different file...
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Thanks. I'll try it.
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Last post by reed19
September 5th, 2009, 11:08 pm
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Last post by aqualls
August 29th, 2009, 11:51 am
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Last post by aqualls
August 26th, 2009, 1:06 pm
Invitation: 40th anniversary of first race at Summit Point
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aqualls »
August 10th, 2009, 9:14 am
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To all FV and Vintage drivers,
Forty years ago in October of 1969, Summit Point Speedway opened with a FV Grand Prix. This October 10th and 11th,...
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Hi all,
The website now has new documents posted on it:
Bob O'Connor has original notes, the invitation and supplementals. Check it out.
Anna...
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Last post by aqualls
August 25th, 2009, 10:44 am
Runoff internet access
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by
FVartist »
August 24th, 2009, 1:02 pm
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Does anyone know if Road America offers access to the internet?
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They have a provider there for a standard wireless service. You pay for the speed you want, usually for a weekend package (more money for faster...
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Last post by Doug Carter
August 24th, 2009, 4:06 pm
MaxQData data aquisition
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CSatterley »
August 13th, 2009, 9:40 am
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Has anyone ever used this product in a vee?
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I've used it quite a bit. I already had the unit from my days of national autocross with the STi, so I was already setup with a pda and all the...
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Last post by subrew
August 19th, 2009, 1:06 pm
Monster Manifolds?
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by
Greg Davis »
August 11th, 2009, 2:46 pm
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Can anyone out there enlighten me as to what a monster manifold is? Are people bending the rules and enlarging the stock manifold in areas other than...
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Just a little clarification on my previous post regarding my manifold.
The local engine builder that recently modified my manifold for $200.00 had...
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Last post by Mystique Racing
August 13th, 2009, 12:10 am
alex juhaz
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72jeff »
July 30th, 2009, 9:56 pm
Does anyone have an e-mail for alex juhazs?
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Last post by 72jeff
July 30th, 2009, 9:56 pm
Nuby's Dad
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by
SOseth »
July 27th, 2009, 4:47 pm
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For those that don't already know, Nuby's Dad, Bud recently passed away. Nuby was rarely at the race track without Bud and he will be missed by all...
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My condolences to Bob and his family. Those ofg us who new Bub were aware of his long history as a certified car nut and super nice guy.
Butch
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Last post by butchdeer
July 30th, 2009, 12:36 pm
Atlanta area
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by
fv63 »
July 28th, 2009, 12:53 pm
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I am looking for someone in the Atlanta area who is driving to the runoffs at Road America. Need to get a refilled fire bottle from Transatlantic to...
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Is that you, Mike? (no sig and no info in profile .... arrgghhh!). I'll be glad to bring it with me to the Runoffs if we can figure out a way to get...
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Last post by FV80
July 28th, 2009, 7:01 pm
Atlanta area
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fv63 »
July 28th, 2009, 12:53 pm
I am looking for someone in the Atlanta area who is driving to the runoffs at Road America. Need to get a refilled fire bottle from Transatlantic to...
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Last post by fv63
July 28th, 2009, 12:53 pm
Researching the history
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by
kpkehoe »
July 27th, 2009, 8:00 pm
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Dietmar set me on a better course today regarding the history of my D-13. The number stamped on the rollbar is 193409. He tells me that the first two...
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Thanks. I couldn't see how to extract that from the website as I'm not a member of SCCA.
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Last post by kpkehoe
July 27th, 2009, 11:41 pm
Does FV NEED TO BE SAVED ?
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by
FVartist »
July 14th, 2009, 5:24 pm
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There seems to be another sky is falling senario on the Formula Vee class. It seems for over 20 years now the end was near. The reasons are basically...
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Say we propose the FST engine as an alternate for FV, Regional only for 2-3 years to provide time to get the handicapping correct. How do we handicap...
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Last post by SR Racing
July 21st, 2009, 3:34 pm
FV Future
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by
SR Racing »
July 13th, 2009, 9:32 pm
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For those of you that are sensitive to the idea of Formula First, stop reading.
We have been racing First for 5 years now and it is clearly the...
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I had been promoting FST in the Northeast. There definitely is some interest but FV is still too strong for people to switch and be the trendsetters....
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Last post by problemchild
July 20th, 2009, 8:04 am
SCCA BFR Regional July 1-12, photos
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Hal »
July 16th, 2009, 11:15 am
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I just finished up putting over 200 images from the SCCA 4 race regional last weekend on my website: and I even have some of my group which of corse...
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some great shots Hal!
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Last post by rstackjd
July 16th, 2009, 12:09 pm
Formula Vee USA now on Facebook
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aqualls »
July 15th, 2009, 10:30 pm
After laying out the 5-year plan on formulavee.org (it is posted here), the next best step (and the first step in the plan) was to get everyone...
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Last post by aqualls
July 15th, 2009, 10:30 pm
Poll on rules changes
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by
DanRemmers »
July 15th, 2009, 11:53 am
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I am curious as to what the FV community thinks are good reasons to change the rules. Select everything you agree with. (You can vote for more than...
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I don't know very much about the FV class, but it would be nice to allow ball joint front ends, disc brakes, and bigger engines.
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Last post by jaymzz
July 15th, 2009, 8:56 pm
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Last post by Dave Gomberg
July 14th, 2009, 4:59 pm
brakes!
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fv50fv »
June 10th, 2009, 7:02 pm
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i have a old d-13 i just replaced the masters and wheel cly. got the rears to work but can't get the air out of the fronts, could the master be...
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To add to what Brian and Greg have said.
1. As an alternative to Greg's suggestion, first try adjusting the front brakes up tight to press the...
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Last post by cendiv37
July 7th, 2009, 1:05 am
rear brake shoe springs
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by
mysterian 44 »
June 14th, 2009, 9:41 pm
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I need some good advice on the proper spring set up for the rear brakes using stock shoes. It looks like you have a choice of long or short pins and...
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Thanks, Jim. Looks like something to put on the list for the off-season, get a count on my backing plates and fix a few up. Not that I plan to bend...
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Last post by Mad Dog Racing
July 2nd, 2009, 6:17 pm
D13 Kit on Ebay (unsolicited history)
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JimR »
July 2nd, 2009, 5:34 pm
Item number: 350219682686
Here is some background information on this car if anyone is interested.
If I am correct (with me being 99.9999% sure) this...
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Last post by JimR
July 2nd, 2009, 5:34 pm
F1 Preparation Video - Red Bull
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VDF1 »
June 18th, 2009, 10:56 pm
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My son sent me this video tonight. Some of you have probably seen it. It's very cool and indicates how much effort goes into F1. FVs seem pretty...
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very cool, thanx
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Last post by 72jeff
June 19th, 2009, 7:09 am
Freeing a seized engine
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by
vreihen »
June 7th, 2009, 8:46 pm
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My 1600 Solo Vee has been sitting under tarps in my driveway since the end of 2006. I decided to fire it up today, in anticipation of running it at...
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I had an engine that sat about the same amount of time as yours. I was going to trade it off in a deal I made and decided to split the case just to...
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Last post by FV55inSpokane
June 17th, 2009, 10:07 pm
How To Restore A Formula Vee
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by
smsazzy »
March 25th, 2009, 12:45 am
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As many of you know, I have started restoring a D13 that has been sitting for the last 22 years.
I will be documenting the frame up rebuild on my...
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I have posted the latest update to the website.
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Last post by smsazzy
June 12th, 2009, 1:58 pm
Any Heavy Equipment Operators out there?
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CitationFV21 »
June 7th, 2009, 11:29 pm
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Talking about off topic......
My son is looking to go to a school to become a heavy equipment operator and get his CDL.
Has anyone got any opinions...
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Chris,
I went thorough a union apprenticeship in the early 70's that took 4 years. The unions will provide the best training espicially on the...
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Last post by Ed Womer
June 11th, 2009, 9:07 am
Cool iPhone app
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qposner »
May 27th, 2009, 6:06 pm
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I have been thinking about picking up an iPhone. Now that I have seen this $12 application, I am going to do it. Just thought you might be itnerested...
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Quinn,
You'll need a handfree kit to drive in Washington with that thing...... They're cracking down on driving with your cell phone.
Good thing I...
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Last post by qposner
June 10th, 2009, 2:22 am
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June 4th, 2009, 10:04 pm
Karts at Road America
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qposner »
June 3rd, 2009, 12:38 am
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All I can say is WOW!
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That is pretty good. If you look at times at start finish they are turning around 2:38 to 2:30 which I beleive is a little faster than FV's
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Last post by VORT94
June 3rd, 2009, 10:45 am
IMRRC Motorsport Art Exhibit
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Greg Davis »
May 29th, 2009, 2:05 pm
In the Blow Your Own Horn Dept. : The International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen will be hosting an exhibit of my motor racing...
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Last post by Greg Davis
May 29th, 2009, 2:05 pm
Lime Rock Hot Lap
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jvaleo »
May 26th, 2009, 8:24 pm
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It looks like I'm attending my first SCCA race (and first Vee race) at Lime Rock in June. I have just raced in school series up to this point. I like...
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You need a longbox at LRP and will only use two gears while on track. 3rd gear is used in Big Bend and held through the Esses and you shift into 4th...
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Last post by JimR
May 27th, 2009, 5:16 pm
Lime Rock 6/20 Regional Rental Wanted
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jvaleo »
May 12th, 2009, 9:41 pm
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I just finished up my license at Bertil Roos and I am looking to get into a few regional races. I was looking at renting a Formula 500 but, the...
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I'm in Smithtown. Where on the north fork?
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Last post by jvaleo
May 26th, 2009, 8:21 pm
Citation oil cooler
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by
wroché29 »
May 21st, 2009, 12:33 pm
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I saw a picture once (don't remember where) of a cool air box for under a Citation's tail. I think it was made of polycarbonate and had an oil cooler...
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Jim Ryder from Cen div had a really nice set up. Bob Lybarger could point you his way.
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Last post by brian
May 22nd, 2009, 1:46 pm
Anyone near Chicago going to the Sprints?
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clubford00 »
May 12th, 2009, 9:53 pm
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If anyone going to the Sprints and has any room for a drum to drum front end in their rig, please let me know.
Im in Buffalo grove, but could get it...
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Bump
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Last post by clubford00
May 22nd, 2009, 1:26 am
harry mcmahon/summit sat apr 18th
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96vee »
April 23rd, 2009, 9:28 am
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has anyone have any news on harry mcmahon's condition from the accident during saturday's qualifing race .when we left summit point around 4pm...
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Thankx Ray,
Sounds very bad !, I hope he can make a full recovery.
eugene
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Last post by grimes34
May 21st, 2009, 9:19 pm
Not FV related - but racing related - Indy
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by rstackjd » May 19th, 2009, 4:08 pm
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Posted this at APEX as well:
My Dad and I are heading to Indy on thursday night (well, technically Friday morning). We are RV'ing in Lot 6 at IMS....
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I am headed out there with a friend. We should be around Friday night until Monday morning. Look for my friend and I in this car.
WOW - that's an...
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Last post by rstackjd
May 19th, 2009, 4:59 pm
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Last post by CitationFV21
May 4th, 2009, 7:52 pm
First Graybeard Racer Cartoon Posted
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by rstackjd » April 20th, 2009, 1:26 pm
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Our first cartoon is up and running!
I'm also pleased to announce that we have our first (well second if you include me!) member of Team...
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I know what you guys mean by getting older. Its hard staying up past 3am for me anymore, and I can only eat 10lbs of food any more at a buffet...
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Last post by rstackjd
April 29th, 2009, 4:56 pm
Last words in passing
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kwillmorth79 »
April 6th, 2009, 1:14 pm
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The car, trailer and spares rolled out of the driveway Saturday on its way to its new home in Vermont, and the tow rig is now traded off for a more...
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Kevin,
Just wondering if you ever had anyone else critque (drive) your car for you, i.e.: give you set-up advice and engine tuning advice? It's a...
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Last post by FV55inSpokane
April 27th, 2009, 12:01 pm
School's Out - Got my Novice Permit!
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by rstackjd » April 27th, 2009, 10:23 am
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Finished driver's school at BFR over the weekend and got my first race into the books! Wow - what an awesome time! I have pain in places I didn't...
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Congratulations! Good luck with racing this year.
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April 27th, 2009, 10:29 am
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