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by jpetillo
March 4th, 2018, 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disc brakes
Replies: 14
Views: 20400

Re: Disc brakes

Barry,

Sorry - I've been out of town for while. But, this is the information I have received back. As it states in FastTrack it’s approved for 1/1/19. The BOD considers the matter a done deal and approved it as written.

John
by jpetillo
February 22nd, 2018, 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disc brakes
Replies: 14
Views: 20400

Re: Disc brakes

I'll try to get a confirmation.
by jpetillo
February 8th, 2018, 12:06 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: PGFracing - Starting Back Up Racing
Replies: 2
Views: 4856

Re: PGFracing - Starting Back Up Racing

You can check out the http://NEFV.org web site for the New England Region of FV. It's not near you but there is a lot of helpful information there.
by jpetillo
January 31st, 2018, 11:43 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November 2017 Committee Note
Replies: 4
Views: 6542

Re: November 2017 Committee Note

Hi Anna, I will forward your request. John
by jpetillo
January 20th, 2018, 5:59 pm
Forum: Vintage Vee
Topic: 1964 Autodynamics MK 1 Restoration
Replies: 0
Views: 5710

1964 Autodynamics MK 1 Restoration

We are restoring a 1964 Autodynamics Mk1. We have he enclosed rear tail section - you know, the one that catches the most air! We don't have the correct exhaust for that tailpiece where two pipes come out of each of two holes in the tailpiece. Would anyone have either good pictures or better yet a s...
by jpetillo
January 16th, 2018, 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Donations?
Replies: 8
Views: 9901

Re: Donations?

Steve, I also sent in a donation. Thanks for managing and funding the web sites, and all the work that goes into it. For FV, this one is definitely the best resource.

John
by jpetillo
January 16th, 2018, 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Disc brakes
Replies: 14
Views: 20400

Re: Disc brakes

Yes, it is my understanding that it has not been approved by the BOD at this time. John
by jpetillo
November 19th, 2017, 7:38 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November 2017 Committee Note
Replies: 4
Views: 6542

Re: November 2017 Committee Note

You're welcome, Barry. No, it hasn't gone away at all.
by jpetillo
November 18th, 2017, 4:30 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: November 2017 Committee Note
Replies: 4
Views: 6542

November 2017 Committee Note

The Committee would like to give an update to the Spec Tire being considered for Formula Vee. With regard to the choosing of a Spec Tire for FV, as everyone probably knows, the primary results of the survey indicated a desire for a longer lasting tire with the feel (experience) of a racing slick, wi...
by jpetillo
November 7th, 2017, 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Offset shock mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 6359

Re: Offset shock mounts

Dietmar, I'm interested.
by jpetillo
August 15th, 2017, 8:51 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April 2017 Committee News
Replies: 6
Views: 10213

Re: April 2017 Committee News

Barry,

I'll approach the Committee about putting together an update.

John
by jpetillo
July 19th, 2017, 11:16 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 5 & 6 and the OWDE
Replies: 5
Views: 6915

Re: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 5 & 6 and the OWDE

FV is not only currently the largest class signed up, but there are more Vees than any combined group - 15 now!

John
by jpetillo
July 19th, 2017, 12:08 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 5 & 6 and the OWDE
Replies: 5
Views: 6915

Re: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 5 & 6 and the OWDE

To anyone thinking they are interested in driving one of our Formula Vees in the OWDE (Open Wheel Driving Experience) at NHMS on August 5th, this is the charter from the Supps: "This is a demonstration event designed to allow people interested in Open Wheel race cars to see how they feel on a r...
by jpetillo
May 6th, 2017, 11:51 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: Getting Started in Formula Vee BOOK
Replies: 13
Views: 20618

Re: Getting Started in Formula Vee BOOK

Steve, this is great, and thanks for maintaining these FV web sites. I thank Jim Schings as well for making his book available. John
by jpetillo
May 2nd, 2017, 4:43 pm
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: 2017 NE Drivers Schools Schedule
Replies: 10
Views: 13022

Re: 2017 NE Drivers Schools Schedule

Is anyone aware of another New England area Drivers School for a novice? I would like to get a car and drive this year but can't find a lot of information on how to actually do that. Any assistance would be helpful. jahillsr, another "alternative" school is always a possibility for FV in ...
by jpetillo
April 3rd, 2017, 8:23 am
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April 2017 Committee News
Replies: 6
Views: 10213

Re: April 2017 Committee News

Phil, you're welcome!
by jpetillo
April 2nd, 2017, 11:06 pm
Forum: Pertinent Info about FV Rules or events.
Topic: April 2017 Committee News
Replies: 6
Views: 10213

April 2017 Committee News

April 2, 2017 The FV Advisory Committee appreciates the FV Community wanting us to post what we have been working on since we started as a new official Committee in September. We’ll try to get messages like this one out with some regularity. The FV Advisory Committee Members: Dennis Andrade Mitchell...
by jpetillo
March 8th, 2017, 12:21 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: NEFV at Frank Maratta's Auto Show & Race-A-Rama This Weekend
Replies: 2
Views: 6873

NEFV at Frank Maratta's Auto Show & Race-A-Rama This Weekend

The North East Formula Vee racing group ( NEFV.org / NEFV Facebook ) will be hosting a booth at Frank Maratta's Auto Show & Race-A-Rama this weekend in West Springfield, MA. We are located with the New England Region (NER) of the SCCA , who is graciously sponsoring our participation in this even...
by jpetillo
January 27th, 2017, 9:21 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: NEFV at The Racer's Expo
Replies: 1
Views: 4479

Re: NEFV at The Racer's Expo

This year Racers Expo is under the management of the Thompson Speedway Promoters. They have done a great job with Thompson, all very helpful and personable people, and I expect this event will continue their high standards. You folks close enough to come by should do so. Tickets at the door are $5, ...
by jpetillo
November 27th, 2016, 10:16 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: North East Formula Vee (NEFV) Meeting Dec 3rd
Replies: 1
Views: 4201

North East Formula Vee (NEFV) Meeting Dec 3rd

Jeff Adams put this meeting notice on our NEFV Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/nefv.org/ ... NEFV meeting Dec 3rd at 11am - 2pm at the Putnam Elks Lodge #574 64 Edmond St. Putnam CT. The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Formula Vee racing. If you have any Questions or are ...
by jpetillo
November 23rd, 2016, 9:46 am
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: 2016 NEFV Series Wrapup - A Great Success
Replies: 3
Views: 6273

Re: 2016 NEFV Series Wrapup - A Great Success

FV80 wrote:Great job to all for making this happen. KUDOs. Success in 2017 as well.
Steve, FV80
Steve - thank you very much - we appreciate it. Maybe we'll see you up here for the Thompson Majors this year - if you want to get away.
by jpetillo
November 22nd, 2016, 10:58 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: 2016 NEFV Series Wrapup - A Great Success
Replies: 3
Views: 6273

2016 NEFV Series Wrapup - A Great Success

Our First Northeast Formula Vee Championship Series season has come to a close. The year was a huge success. The series racers enjoyed some of the biggest fv groups in years, with 19 registered drivers, and 5 race weekends. We had standouts such as Mike Hinkle winner of the Series, Skip Popiak comin...
by jpetillo
November 19th, 2016, 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FV future #2 wheel dimensions
Replies: 7
Views: 15526

Re: FV future #2 wheel dimensions

When we looked into this a few years back, none of the aftermarket alloy wheels we found were as low a weight as the current steel wheels. None also had as favorable an offset as the stock wheels.
by jpetillo
November 17th, 2016, 10:32 am
Forum: Novice Area
Topic: New guy interested in FV!
Replies: 7
Views: 9954

Re: New guy interested in FV!

Sam,

SCCA's FV class is strong in the Northeast US. Please check out the North East Formula Vee web site at https://nefv.org. You can get in touch with some of us and we can help you find a car, and don't hesitate to call. They are not all advertised in one place.

John
by jpetillo
August 27th, 2016, 12:06 pm
Forum: Event News, Info, and Results
Topic: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 9 & 10 (Palmer)
Replies: 1
Views: 4562

Re: NEFV Championship Series-Rounds 9 & 10 (Palmer)

Palmer is a great track. If you haven't been to Palmer, it's like no other track. The corners and challenges are quiet unique, and you have a hard time not putting it on the top of your short lists of favorite tracks. It's tough to settle into at first, but it does begin to flow once you get the han...