Ran my first ever SCCA Solo event today.

Placed third behind a coupla SVT Mustangs so I
don't feel too bad.

Turning corners is MUCH harder than going STRAIGHT

 

Agreed, and the adrenaline rush last longer too

Glad ya had a good time and congrads on your placement.

Time to call Ruslow, or something.

 

I'm jealous, dammit!!

 

 

Yeah, I heard that Ruslow's truck is setup for this,
and top ends at like 175 or 185 ... Sweet!

 

Just what you need cliff, a L that does 185... =)

BTW for anyone interestin in the KY area, they are running another event on july 14 (a sunday) in richmond kentucky. If you want more details email cliff of myself.

Be cool to have a bunch of L's there.

Brandon

 

I couldn't agree with you more!!!!

Congrats on the great finish!!


---WrongdayJ

 

Sooooo .... The guy in the Cobra told me he was running
44 pounds of air pressure in his tires to aleviate the sidewall
roll. Crazy told me that was pretty good advice ... Thanks Brandon ..!!!

Is that about what y'all do? What mods for the suspension
can you do first and cheap ??????

Cliff


Woohoo !!! I love it!!!! a 45 Second Adreneline rush !!!
Beats that 12 second one !!!!

 

Crazyone wrote: Just what you need cliff, a L that does 185... =)



Cliff:
What time was you running, I was there from about 12:30 to 1pm, and from 3:30 to about 4:30pm. I was looking for ya though.

Congrats on your finish.

 

I "worked" the second heat, but didn't run until the fourth heat.
Started first in the last heat ... The "L" was a hit with everyone ...
they loved the fact that I left a haze of smoke over teh entire course every time I ran (total of 5 runs!)

The Cobra beat me by a second and a half ....

 

I LIED .....

I finished 2nd .... (90th overall!) HEH HEH HEH

http://www.ckrscca.org/results020623.pdf

ADJUSTED RESULTS:
http://www.ckrscca.org/resultssf020623.pdf

INFO ON NEXT EVENT:

http://www.ckrscca.org/homepage.html


Look out Ruslow ... I am HOOKED!!!!!

 

Great thats how I started in the road racing end of it.After you can learn to read the course better you will want to do some open track stuff.Then from there who knows. I enjoy the twisty stuff because you are driving for more than 13 sec.But it is hugely harder on the equipment and you will pick out the faults of the truck after a few events as you get better at it.and good luck.Stan
PS concentrate on being smooth that is how you become fast!

 

RU,

Yeah, I figured I woulda had that Stang if I didn't
spin the tires outta every corner and straightaway.

Rodgers, huh? I have family there!!!!

Email me ... chemstoc@insightbb.com

 

Hi Performance Car Control Clinic (HPCCC) 7/20-21/2002 @ Heartland Park, Topeka

FYI...copied from another mailing list;

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Subject: High Perfomance Car Control Clinic

What is an HPCCC?
by Jarrod Igou

All those who like to drive fast, please raise your hands. Have you ever wanted to drive on a road track? Okay, gather around. Have a Helmet? Car in good repair? Decent tires? You're set!!

Keep your eyes open for a registration form for the July 20-21 High Performance Car Control Clinic (HPCCC), being organized by the Kaw Valley Race Group (KVRG), and sanctioned by the Sports Car Club of America at Heartland Park in Topeka, Kansas.

So, what do all those letters in HPCCC mean? Well, the HPCCC is exactly what it sounds like. High Performance Car Control Clinic. Okay, its not 100% what it sounds like; High Performance is a description of the driving taking place, not necessarily the car. Car Control is what the event is all about - learning car control in a controlled environment: on a real road course, under rules that greatly minimize the risk to both driver and vehicle. The Clinic part? Yep, it’s a school. You'll be paired up with an instructor (a licensed competition driver) who will work with you to understand the concepts behind controlling a car on a race track. As you learn the required skills and your instructor becomes comfortable with your performance, you may even be "signed off" to drive without an instructor.

Is it safe? Probably safer than your drive to work in the morning! All vehicles must pass a basic safety inspection to make it onto the course. Once on the course, speeds are limited to 85 miles per hour max ... which is still plenty fast when those stretches are connected by 30 mph corners.

Passing is only allowed in designated areas, and only when the car being overtaken acknowledges the passing vehicle and waves them on.

Further promoting safety, drivers are split into two groups based on their experience with similar open track events, actual racing, autocrossing ... whatever might make them quicker than someone else. It’s also not unusual for students to be shuffled between those two groups to help even out the numbers and speeds of the groups on track.

So, now you know what an HPCCC is, who is sponsoring one in the area, where it’s gonna be and when it is. Cost? Past events at Heartland Park Topeka typically cost in the neighborhood of $150 for the weekend (2-day), and you'll usually end up on the track for around 2 hours over the two days of the event, in four 30 minute sessions.

CAR PREPARATION
Preparing your car for an HPCCC is similar to prepping it for an autocross, although there are some differences. Because of the higher speeds and more intense braking zones, it’s highly recommended that you look into a set of high performance brake pads. Changing the brake fluid is also recommended, particularly if the fluid in your car is more than two years old. Arriving at the Track before your sessions with a full tank of gas. Of course, the corner workers will be there to assist you should you have a need to stop out around the course. But they may give you a hard time though if you run out of gas.

Mechanically, make sure that all routine maintenance has been performed. Change the oil, check the spark plugs, make sure the battery is securely mounted, ensure the coolant hoses are in good condition. Generally, make sure the car is as ready as possible for the event.

In particular, make sure the tires are up to the task. "Race" tires are not necessary, although they are allowed. A good set of high performance street tires will work, as long as they have enough tread to last through the weekend. Tires that are corded or worn to the treadwear bars will not be allowed.

While not required, roll bars or cages in the car are recommend, as are 5-point safety harnesses. Regular seat belts will work just fine, especially for your first event. Those driving convertibles or cars with T-tops are required to remove (T-tops) or open their cars and wear eye protection, either in the form of a full-face helmet or goggles with an open-face helmet.

Oh yeah - and make sure you take all of the loose stuff out of your car. You don't want that empty pop can banging around between your feet as you start braking for the first turn at the end of the 2,200 foot-long front straight at 85 mph.

PERSON PREPARATION
Just as important as preparing your car, YOU must be prepared for the event. You'll need a helmet, and unlike our autocross events, loaners are not available. The helmet must meet Snell 90 specs, and either M90 or SA90 (or newer) will pass. Read another way: if you can use it in autocross, it will work for the HPCCC.

Drivers must wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when on track, preferably cotton or denim. (Synthetic clothing, like nylon, does nasty things in dire cases, like fires.) Shoes that cover the entire foot are also required. Note that shoes (or boots) that are too heavy/thick can make it difficult to drive.

Other things to bring include rain gear (we play in wet or dry weather), a sweatshirt or two (because if you don't, it WILL be cold), sunscreen (because if you don't, the SUN will be out), and anything else you might need to be comfortable when you're not driving (like a folding chair, a cooler with snacks, etc.)

OTHER STUFF TO KNOW
If you've never been to a club racing event, take some time to look around. Visit with the drivers there, and look the cars over. Find yourself a spot, and watch some of the racing action. Remember, this is an amateur event - all of the drivers are members of the SCCA just like you are, and most are more than happy to tell you about their experiences and their cars.

There's a definite social aspect to the club race weekend as well. Saturday night, after all of the racing is done for the day, there is a meal and a participant party. You, as an HPCCC participant, are definitely invited! It’s a great chance to talk with other HPCCC folks and drivers.

Of course, I can’t let this go without mentioning the workers at the track. Everywhere you go, from registration when you first reach the track, to your safety inspection, to the grid, to the corners on the track, volunteers are making the event happen. While some specialized knowledge may be needed for those jobs, no one was born with the knowledge to do the jobs they’ve volunteered for -they learned it from scratch, just like you can. Feel free to talk to the workers at the event. If they’re busy at the moment, stop back or look for them at the party on Saturday night. Talk to them about what it takes to become a volunteer. They’ll be more than happy to tell you about their specialty, as well as introduce you to folks in other specialties if you’re interested.

WHAT’S NEXT?
More details about the KVRG HPCCC at Heartland Park Topeka can be gotten from the following locations. From the Kansas City Region Checkpoint. From the KCR SCCA website, www.kcrscca.org for more details, including official rules and entry forms, as well as a schedule and cost information.

You can also feel free to contact Jo - 785-843-8769 (Lawrence); Linda - 816-795-8520 (Kansas City); or Randy - 785-733-4156 (Topeka) with any questions you might have. Directions to the track, car preparation, registration information ... feel free to ask anything. If any of those listed above don’t have the answer, they will know the person to ask, and will get you an answer quickly.

Don’t delay, call today or visit the website for your entry form.

See you at the TRACK!
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did you run in lexington?
i have not made it up there this year.

i attend (watch) all the ones in louisville.