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| Crazy8 | Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Yep, second Challenge in a row, I placed second. I am looking forward to that first win, maybe it will happen in March. My Corvette is running very consistent. This past weekend, I was running the quarter mile in 12.24 to 12.30 seconds. I had some luck on my side, as in the first round the guy I was supposed to race decided to go home (engine wasnt running right and he didnt want to push it). Second round, I raced one of my good friends at the track. He is really good and has been racing a lot longer than I have. I left the line first, as he has a faster Corvette, but he never caught up. It was a great race and put me through to the next round. Because the turnout was low, due to Valentines Day, the third round was the semi-finals. I got lucky again, since there was an odd number of Corvettes and got another Bye run. In the finals, I went against the youngest of the Corvette Challenge racers. His father and uncle race with us and they bought him a 91 Corvette when he turned 16. He is 17 now. His Corvette is not very fast
and he dialed in a 14.25 to my 12.24. Lined up, his light dropped and he was off. Me
I had to wait 2 seconds before I could go. Due to the delay, I lost my concentration and got a late light. I just couldnt recover and chase him down fast enough and the win went to him. But, I was very happy with my finish. In March, I hope to win, but most of all, I just want to have fun.
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| pianoguy | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Sounds like a great time - congrats!
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Posted on: 2009/2/17 2:30
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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I keep saying I want to try it. One of these days I'm going to do it. I think it's just the fear of not knowing anyone there and looking stupid as a novice. An older novice at that. Countyline is the closest at about 45 minutes away while PBIR is a good 2 1/2 hour ride. I autocross with PCA and am comfortable with my lack of skill.(I compete against national champions). I just have to go up and do it and be prepared to eat crow.
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Posted on: 2009/2/17 3:47
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| BrianCunningham | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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congrats!
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| Curtis1974 | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Way to go!
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Posted on: 2009/2/17 12:22
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| Crazy8 | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Hey, I was a novice when I started. The guys/gals at PBIR are always willing to help you out with any questions you may have. If you come up to a Challenge event, look for me, I am the only Jetstream Blue Vette there. I'd be happy to help you out. We are not like other bracket racers trying to win...we are all out there to have fun. And getting new people involved adds to the fun, as after their first pass you see the smile on their face from ear to ear. If you go to Countyline, look for a yellow C6 Z06 and a Lemans Blue C6 Vert (black top). Robert (yellow) and Joe (Blue) would be more than happy to help you out. The two of them run their Vettes down there from time to time. Both live in Miramar. The drive may be a distance to PBIR, but the facility is great! Also, you will be able to get in plenty of runs with the new format. The past 3 months I have been out there for a Challenge night, I have made at least 12 passes. I could have had double that if I didn't talk so much with the guys. It is a lot of fun!! Come on out!! |
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| BeachBum | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Cool Beans !! :thumbright: Bracket racing is a hoot.... at least when you're going rounds it is. |
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| BeachBum | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Before bracket racing, go hit the dragstrip a few times on a test n tune night.... typically cheap at just $ 10-20 depending on the track. Its fun and nobody pays any attention to what you're doing, so don't feel like all eyes are on you.... they're really not. If you like it, the natural progression is competing via bracket racing. That can be fun too.... good luck ! |
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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I'll keep you posted.
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| 1Fast04Vert | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Congrats Neil. Is that your mini copilot in the first picture?
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Posted on: 2009/2/20 13:29
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| PettVette | Re: Placed 2nd in Corvette Challenge @ PBIR/Moroso | ||
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Sweet...Keep up the good work!!
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