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- January 30th, 2009, 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FV Racing Sim Development
- Replies: 47
- Views: 30350
Re: FV Racing Sim Development
If you're going to play, play big. Here's a pretty nice sim control setup. http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1228756061/1228756061la.jpg http://www.race-cars.com/carsales/other/1228756061/1228756061la.htm Description This is a just completed full size Formula 1 show car, fitted with play Stati...
- January 30th, 2009, 7:57 am
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Trailer for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1758
Re: Trailer for sale
FYI. In case you don't sell the trailer and could use it. Registering a Homemade Trailer If you're interested in registering a homemade trailer, the first step is to contact your local Louisiana State Police Troop to arrange for an inspection. After the inspection, the trooper will issue a vehicle i...
- January 23rd, 2009, 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Intro:
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6741
Re: Intro:
Yeah, what Nick said. Welcome aboard. Nick's pointer about finding someone to help should be everyone's first step in FV. A veteran can help you make your car reliable or at the very least, determine that it already might be. Starting and finishing races is much more important than being concerned a...
- January 13th, 2009, 9:24 am
- Forum: Tech Tips, Rules, and Safety
- Topic: Head and Neck Restraints
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6500
Re: Head and Neck Restraints
Flat, It's not as simple as that. For years formula cars ran without roll bars, and then for many more years, ran with skinny roll bars that were far below the level of the driver's head. How many drivers today would want to race without a roll bar? Would you race without a fire resistant suit? Safe...
- January 13th, 2009, 8:50 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: TV Runoffs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 910
TV Runoffs
I don't have Speed Channel.
Does anyone have the ability to download the run-offs to a DVD?
I'll gladly pay expenses.
Thanks.
Does anyone have the ability to download the run-offs to a DVD?
I'll gladly pay expenses.
Thanks.
- December 19th, 2008, 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Joyous and Safe Holiday to All!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 911
Joyous and Safe Holiday to All!!
A Holiday wish of Joy and Happiness to the entire FV racing community.
Be safe.
from,
the del Rosarios
Be safe.
from,
the del Rosarios
- December 10th, 2008, 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Runoffs practice tickler
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6819
Re: Runoffs practice tickler
Stevan, You're right. I worded it incorrectly. Are there any drivers that "might consider" using our vintage weekend for track time? No commitment necessary right now. Is it a good idea, or bad idea, and why? Comments made in other forums stated that racers are racers and there will be no ...
- December 8th, 2008, 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Runoffs practice tickler
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6819
Re: Runoffs practice tickler
Okaaaaaaay,,, a bit high-jacked. So, I'll ask the question, are there any Current Spec. Vee drivers out there that would like to join us the weekend prior to Runoffs testing? Yes, you will be asked to run your car within the "Vintage" mind set. Does that mean drive slowly? No. Just that dr...
- November 26th, 2008, 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Runoffs practice tickler
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6819
Runoffs practice tickler
Addressing all drivers anticipating attending next year's Runoffs at Road America. I hear that the first couple of practice days will cost a driver $1200/day with a cap of 40 cars allowed. Youch. I think the price goes down to $1000/day with a cap of 50 cars after a couple of days. This information ...
- November 26th, 2008, 8:01 am
- Forum: Parts
- Topic: 1993 Predator
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1315
Re: 1993 Predator
Welcome Steven, Reading your post brought me back a bunch of years. My dad and mom both raced vees. They bought their first when I was 8 years old, and I wrenched on them until they quit racing when they had four kids in college. OK, enough of the flashback. I think you should get in touch with a ve...
- October 20th, 2008, 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: ROAD AMERICA ROOMS AND RESTURANTS
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3577
Re: ROAD AMERICA ROOMS AND RESTURANTS
I would suggest finding out how much the track will charge for camping, prior to arriving, so there are no surprises.
During a vintage race, the BRIC, which is now called the KIC, I had to pay $50 a night for a three day race weekend.
Yup, $150 for the privilege camp.
During a vintage race, the BRIC, which is now called the KIC, I had to pay $50 a night for a three day race weekend.
Yup, $150 for the privilege camp.
- October 20th, 2008, 12:21 pm
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: erratic engine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7528
Re: erratic engine
I had a race at Lime Rock in my FF, when the car started easily and would run fine on the track except around corners.
We chased fuel feed and ignition problems.
It turned out to be a battery that was short circuiting under load. After we changed the battery, it ran like the Energizer Bunny.
We chased fuel feed and ignition problems.
It turned out to be a battery that was short circuiting under load. After we changed the battery, it ran like the Energizer Bunny.
- August 18th, 2008, 10:01 am
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: Wanted: Beach or pre '80 Vintage Vee Project
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2835
Re: Wanted: Beach or pre '80 Vintage Vee Project
Dutch,
It would help with what responses you might get if you let us know what organization you run with, and with what rules.
Where are you located? Need everything or will a roller suffice?
Thanks.
It would help with what responses you might get if you let us know what organization you run with, and with what rules.
Where are you located? Need everything or will a roller suffice?
Thanks.
- August 12th, 2008, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: Vintage Vees at Grattan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 957
Vintage Vees at Grattan
VSCDA Vintage Vees are running at Grattan this coming weekend, Aug 15-17, three day event.
If you aren't that far and have nothing else to do, come on out and see why we are growing so much.
Ricky del
If you aren't that far and have nothing else to do, come on out and see why we are growing so much.
Ricky del
- August 12th, 2008, 2:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: FormulaCar Magazine - The Final Issue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1163
Re: FormulaCar Magazine - The Final Issue
Top notch publication, with the best photos. Sorry it didn't make enough money to sustain itself.
Howden communications should be proud of the job done with FCM.
Ricky del
- July 29th, 2008, 6:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118615
Re: Low turnouts
Chris,
I think there is more than enough data from series that have used spec tires to be able to make an informed decision.
That includes the use of "street" tires too!
I think there is more than enough data from series that have used spec tires to be able to make an informed decision.
That includes the use of "street" tires too!
- July 29th, 2008, 6:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Maybe NASCAR should turn the 400 over to FV's
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2610
Re: Maybe NASCAR should turn the 400 over to FV's
Deja Vu?
Seems Indy is proud to be the venue for two of the worst races ever.
Lets not forget only half a GP field racing because the tires for the other half of the field were deemed unsafe.
Maybe the Grand Prix should have been run 10 laps at a time too......
Seems Indy is proud to be the venue for two of the worst races ever.
Lets not forget only half a GP field racing because the tires for the other half of the field were deemed unsafe.
Maybe the Grand Prix should have been run 10 laps at a time too......
- July 28th, 2008, 7:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Low turnouts
- Replies: 135
- Views: 118615
Re: Low turnouts
For the life of me I can't figure why anybody would seriously suggest rule changes that slow us down, like adding weight or going to hard compound tires. The idea of racing is to go fast. If we have to spend money to modify our cars, at least have them be faster as a result! If you change the rules...
- July 11th, 2008, 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: LimeRock no longer a momentum track
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7242
Re: LimeRock no longer a momentum track
Two laps in a BMW with David Brahbam at the wheel. http://www.ashcom.homestead.com/LRP_Brabham.wmv I was under the impression a club could use the traditional LRP layout. Maybe construction isn't quite done yet, but it looks to me like West Bend is a permanent chicane. Hard to tell on the video, but...
- July 8th, 2008, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Vehicles .. Race / tow / trailer / Rigs
- Topic: Menzinger Wildcat LOCATED
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2216
Re: Menzinger Wildcat
Please post whatever you find, info, pics....
My mom and dad raced against Walt Menzinger. Cool cars.
My mom and dad raced against Walt Menzinger. Cool cars.
- June 23rd, 2008, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: VSCDA BlackHawk Results?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2641
- June 5th, 2008, 7:28 am
- Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
- Topic: Still growing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1088
Still growing
We have close to 30 entries for the VSCDA Vintage Vee race, June 13-15 at Blackhawk Farms.
- May 7th, 2008, 12:22 pm
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: history lesson
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20486
Re: history lesson
Surely you are not saying the Ringwraith first raced in 1972. Here is a result sheet from 1969: http://www.virhistory.com/vir/69-apr/69-apr-res.html It may have been presented to tech with a log book for the first time in 1972. The current owner of the Shadowfax and Ringwraith, did a tremendous amou...
- April 29th, 2008, 2:10 pm
- Forum: Vintage Vee
- Topic: history lesson
- Replies: 16
- Views: 20486
Re: history lesson
Don't mean to step on your toes Steve, :lol: but... The very first FV with a Zero Roll Resistance rear suspension, was Harvey's Ringwraith. He couldn't get it to work like he wanted, so Harvey then built the Shadowfax. Jeff Carlin got the Ringwraith to work quite well. For many years, he and Harvey ...
- April 15th, 2008, 7:41 am
- Forum: Novice Area
- Topic: Forever Leaking trans
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6320
Re: Forever Leaking trans
I have been overfilling it. I add fluid until it starts to leak out the top. :shock: Just how I have done most auto Trans in street cars. I'll try to drain out a little of that fluid. Using the Redline light weight stuff. I'll also try to reattack/seal/orent the boots best I can. YIKES! Don't drain...