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88BlackZ51	Track day sometime in 2009?	#1
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Gurus! Just throwing this out. I live about 2.5 hours north of Buffalo in Canada. I am not sure where I good meeting ground would be, but I would be willing to drive if it would accomodate most guru members. I would also ask the C4 boys on the CF of course. I know it's a long ways away. But is this something that guys on the east coast, and upper states would be interested in? This way we can all meet, and find out that we are all good guys with a common interested! I was thinking that e-town would be a good spot, but that would be quite a drive for someone living in Illinois/Iowa/Indiana etc....It would have to be somewhere Central to accomodate I would think. I am thinking somewhere in Ohio/Pennsylvania or West side of NY state? It's early planning, but it's an idea.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 12:08

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PeteK	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#2
Moderator Nanticoke, Pa 1311 Posts Member since: 2006/7/3 0:00	It is a good idea, buut based on my experiences, it won't work. Most dragracers are willing to drive an hour or 2, but no more than that. We tried for years to get New Jersey Racers to events in Pa, and they almost never show.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 12:51
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Matatk	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#3
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22810 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	WTF is e-town? BTW, Illinois works for me Matthew
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 13:37
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-=Jeff=-	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#4
Master Guru Bartlett, IL 573 Posts Member since: 2007/12/20 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: WTF is e-town? BTW, Illinois works for me Matthew e-town = Englishtown
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 13:50
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biggrizzly	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#5
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	I wanted to have everyone meet next year in Effingham, Il for the mid-america bash. I'm not sure if they have a drag strip but it would be cool to check into it.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 14:11
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Matt26R	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#6
Guru Powell, Ohio 76 Posts Member since: 2008/1/14 0:00	If Ohio is an option then I'll suggest coming to Mid Ohio for an HPDE event with NASA. The beginner group only requires a helmet and a safe vehicle. (good tires, brakes...) We will have 6+ C4's and quite a few C5Z's in the race groups for some entertainment also. Possible dates: April 17-19 July 10-12 August 14-16 Here's a preview to what the track looks like....(just imagine doing it about 10-15 seconds / lap slower) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht6SyV8S8Mw Yes, that's actual speed and no that's not me (I wish). That's on board w/ Danny Popp in his 590 rwhp ST1-C5Z. The HPDE's are pretty tame. Passing is by point bye only and you will have an instructor with you until they sign you off for HPDE 2. Either way it's a great chance to drive one of the best tracks in the country and learn a little along the way. We're also known to do a little of this in the evenings. ( at least the Spectator camp is...grins)
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 15:45
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88BlackZ51	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#7
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Quote: PeteK wrote: It is a good idea, buut based on my experiences, it won't work. Most dragracers are willing to drive an hour or 2, but no more than that. We tried for years to get New Jersey Racers to events in Pa, and they almost never show. 10-4. I guess I wont try to get something together. I know alot of ppl seem to back out last minute with these things. Have a good one!
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 16:16

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PeteK	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#8
Moderator Nanticoke, Pa 1311 Posts Member since: 2006/7/3 0:00	I would be up for it.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 16:47
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88BlackZ51	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#9
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Quote: PeteK wrote: I would be up for it. Are you willing to travel? Possible throw the car on a trailer? The only way I would go any distance is to borrow a car trailer or rent one. The towing capacity on my 4X4 is 6000 lbs, so I am at least covered that way.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 16:49

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Josh	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#10
Guru Raleigh, NC 666 Posts Member since: 2008/1/1 0:00	Rick, if you're going to be at E-town, I'll make the drive there from NC. Ohio is 8-10 hours, but I would consider that as well.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 23:40
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BrianCunningham	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#11
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	I might be able to talk several members of my club into going. Definitely LVD.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 23:47
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88BlackZ51	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#12
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Quote: Josh wrote: Rick, if you're going to be at E-town, I'll make the drive there from NC. Ohio is 8-10 hours, but I would consider that as well. We will see how it goes. I am planning to take 2 months off work to be with my family. I would like to go state side to race, and my little girl will be 10 months at that point, and I want her to experience this car stuff at an early age, even though my wife doesnt.
	Posted on: 2008/11/26 23:52

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pr0zac	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#13
Elite Guru Pittsburgh 1045 Posts Member since: 2008/10/20 23:28	Quote: BrianCunningham wrote: I might be able to talk several members of my club into going. Definitely LVD. that is an hour or so from my neck of the woods.. let me know if you all go for whatever reason.
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mseven	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#14
Senior Guru Motor City Madhouse 247 Posts Member since: 2005/9/17 0:00	Quote: Josh wrote: Rick, if you're going to be at E-town, I'll make the drive there from NC. Ohio is 8-10 hours, but I would consider that as well. josh, I'll meet you in ohio....I don't know if I can miss the big guru match race
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 0:08

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tpi421vett	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#15
Registered Vendor Salt Lake City Utah 125 Posts Member since: 2008/11/17 19:59	Here where it's at after working on it today. Lets see if I have photobucket figured out. [IMG]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr291/tpi421vette/Ricks421withheads006.jpg[/IMG]
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 2:15
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tpi421vett	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#16
Registered Vendor Salt Lake City Utah 125 Posts Member since: 2008/11/17 19:59	Heres one with the intake set on it. [IMG]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr291/tpi421vette/Ricks421withheads009.jpg[/IMG]
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PeteK	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#17
Moderator Nanticoke, Pa 1311 Posts Member since: 2006/7/3 0:00	Quote: 88BlackZ51 wrote: Quote: PeteK wrote: I would be up for it. Are you willing to travel? Possible throw the car on a trailer? The only way I would go any distance is to borrow a car trailer or rent one. The towing capacity on my 4X4 is 6000 lbs, so I am at least covered that way. Not a problem.
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 2:26
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BrianCunningham	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#18
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Minirams's a nice peice. If I do go with an aftermarket intake, I think I'll get one made for an LT1.
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 2:30
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BeachBum	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#19
Master Guru 751 Posts Member since: 2008/11/20 17:01	Looks great TPI420vette !! What do you think of fluidampr balancers ? Why did you choose the ATI Super Damper ? Do you get a good deal on them from somewhere ? I wanted an ATI, but I am too cheap, so I bought a fluidampr that was brand new on a deal from a project that never got off the ground. You ever have either of them fall apart ?
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 3:48

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88BlackZ51	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#20
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Quote: tpi421vett wrote: Heres one with the intake set on it. [IMG]http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr291/tpi421vette/Ricks421withheads009.jpg[/IMG] Thanks bud. It looks awesome!!
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 4:24

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bogus	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#21
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	This was a good thread gone awry. I have cleaned it up. But the notice remains. STAY ON TOPIC.
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 20:46
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BrianCunningham	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#22
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Thank you! Like I said, I'd like to see it happen. Make it LVD and I could get several members to go. But I might be able to get the out further.
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 21:42
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Josh	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#23
Guru Raleigh, NC 666 Posts Member since: 2008/1/1 0:00	What/Where is LVD? Mick, looking forward to it!
	Posted on: 2008/11/27 21:49
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tpi421vett	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#24
Registered Vendor Salt Lake City Utah 125 Posts Member since: 2008/11/17 19:59	Quote: BeachBum wrote: Looks great TPI420vette !! What do you think of fluidampr balancers ? Why did you choose the ATI Super Damper ? Do you get a good deal on them from somewhere ? I wanted an ATI, but I am too cheap, so I bought a fluidampr that was brand new on a deal from a project that never got off the ground. You ever have either of them fall apart ? Hey Beach, I have also used Fluidampr, I had one on my 421. It's not a bad piece. And I do get a bit of a discount, I have a Proshop account thru Summit. I guess I just personally think the ATI is a little bit nicer damper. And I have never had problems with either. Most SFI approved dampers hold up pretty good.
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BrianCunningham	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#25
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	Quote: Josh wrote: What/Where is LVD? Mick, looking forward to it! Lebanon Valley Dragway West Lebanon, NY http://www.dragway.com/ Photos my Club took there http://s397.photobucket.com/albums/pp ... 7%20LVD%20Track%20Rental/
	Posted on: 2008/11/28 0:11
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88BlackZ51	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#26
Senior Guru 481 Posts Member since: 2008/10/2 8:40	Quote: bogus wrote: This was a good thread gone awry. I have cleaned it up. But the notice remains. STAY ON TOPIC. Thanks for that.
	Posted on: 2008/11/29 17:37

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SpectatorRacing	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#27
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Matt26R wrote: We're also known to do a little of this in the evenings. ( at least the Spectator camp is...grins) Nothing a little Alcohol Killer (tm) won't fix! Matt did you know Ken had a C4? That's his red one in the first page of the picture link Brian posted...note the license plate, the origin of the name.
	Posted on: 2008/11/29 20:56
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BeachBum	Re: Track day sometime in 2009?	#28
Master Guru 751 Posts Member since: 2008/11/20 17:01	Wish I still lived in Ohio, would have loved to show up and give you guys a good whooping. :angel9:
	Posted on: 2008/11/30 0:10

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