More Club Cranky members needed

RACER X #99 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 07:59 AM

Annual recruitement for new Club Cranky members for next year's Open Track season.
2003 promises to be another fantastic season of open track events.
JM will finally bring out his brand new 4 year old FIA Cobra.
New power for the Track turd. #99
New old power for Hanks rebuilt 347.
New motor and or new car for Bill Karns.
More secret handling tricks for the FEz ride.
Always something new on Joe R's FIA.
Maybe some brakes in Terry's FFR

As usual looking for newbies to come and drive and party with the Crankoids.
The only requirement is that you attempt to drive fast, if you can't do that ,drive half fast.

Good possibility we will make an appearance at the very popular DVSF III

Tracks we will be visiting in 2003
VIR May 17,18 2003 (confirmed date)
Summit Point
Pocono
Lime Rock Park
Watkins Glen
Beaverun PA
New Hamphire Int'l
Nelson Ledges ??
Elkhart Lake

Chief recruiter,
Cranky

Roscoe · #2 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 08:08 AM

I'll be going to Pocono and, hopefully, the Glen next year. One problem.....how do we tell whose jack belongs to who?

Roscoe

RACER X #99 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 08:15 AM

The one with the least amount of wear and tear will find it's way into my trailer.

Cranky

Hank Dondero · #4 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 09:04 AM

I'll do what I can. In our case, we may be limited to FFR spec racers due to the full cage requirement. I know a few, and will spread the word.

McHank
FFR 1776-II
Asst. Recruiter & Libations Chairman

Roscoe · #5 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 09:14 AM

McHank & Cranky,
As I understand it, PDA is still using the single roll bar allowance. Am I wrong? Say it ain't so...
Roscoe

RACER X #99 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 10:20 AM

Roscoe,
PDA seems to have their own rules.
Run what you brung.

Gotta be extra careful when you run with PDA you gotta get a point by to pass but invisible point bys are allowed. No passing in corners unless you think you can make it.
Crankoids love PDA rules.

Cranky, also assistant libations guy.

Fred Douglass · #7 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 10:25 AM

I'll join yuz gladly....
When (and IF) I get my BUTTler in gear I intend to:
1. go to DVSF III---in Clumbs, Hah, right? June-ish.
2. I will be based on Cape Cod---short haul to the 'Glen--especially with some sort of "residentially modified" car-trailer
3. I want to go to some sort of drivers' skoo-it helps me, andit helps my insurance rate: I have opted to do this either
at Bondurant or back east (Louden, NH, OR where you people might suggest---I DON'T want to sandblast a new
paint job at Willow Springs, etc. I do want the seat/lap time BUTT wonder if I need one of them Double roll-bahs
4. Cranky---I have followed your lead on a small-block, right down to Dart--got a hellishly-good build proposal from
Keith Craft---cheaper than two other NON-Dart bids from California! Went for a "square" stroker--more torque than
ponies....The Lord sayeth, yea, whateth worketh in boats shall work, yea, upon the soil...

I'll join your group gladly, unless it's got some truly-baroque initiating ceremony. Well, I'm pretty immune to those anyway, having been in SAE fraternity........

Let's see: FIRST I chug the gallon jar of Gennesee, THEN I screw the black bear, THEN I wrestle the female motorcycle cop from Montour Falls, right?

Excaliber · #8 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 10:27 AM

Now theres a solid rule,,,,,,ahemmm,,,,,"No passing in corners (unless you think you can make it)".

I love those rules! LOL

Ernie

RACER X #99 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 10:39 AM

Fred,
Good choice on the moter.
JM is in charge of CC indoctrination. I don't know how it works but there is something about bringing your own blow up date.
Other member feel free to clue in Fred.

McHank is from the Boston area and he is a charter member of CC, I am sure he will show you the way to the Glen.

I do know that new members must provide libations for their first event. See McHank for instructions.

Welcome to Club Cranky

Hank Dondero · #10 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 11:23 AM

Hi Fred,

It would be nice to have some one from the area to convoy to these events with.

Cranky, I like the new initiation requirement - supply the libations! Awright!

I copied you on an email from Art Totten from Ohio on joining our little grope, er, group. Also emailed another couple of guys that have spec cars and may be interested in additional track time.

McHank
FFR 1776-II

John McMahon · #11 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 11:30 AM

Wow...its recruitment time already??????

It seems that we're picking up 2 to 3 new members with each new race season. Club Cranky is definitely growing and is truly turning into a tight knit club with many great members.

Fred,

I hope you can join the debauchery in 2003! All with a penchant to go fast are welcome! Currently, Watkins Glen is our home base, but with a few new tracks opening up in PA in 2003...we may have to investigate a change of venue!

In regards to indoctrinations...I may have to change the initiation from 'inflatable sex' to a donation to the SDW Engine Fund. It seems SDW is on the fence whether to get a new moder for the McStang or to buy a Kelly Challenge Mustang that seems to be collecting dust near Casa Cranky.

I have not heard any change in the rules for PDA, so maybe they will be the most attended events at Poconos and Watkins Glen.

In additon to the instruction at the driving schools, we have a plethora of both BB and SB talent that will be more than willing to offer advice, tune your car, drink your booze, whatever!

Roscoe,

Whatever it takes...we are getting yer arse to the Glen in 2003! NO EXCUSES!!!!! You fit right in with us, you have already proved that.

Fred Douglass · #12 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 01:16 PM

I'll make gallons of "Southsides" (local facial anesthetic made with Bombay Sapphire).............and sharpen the harpoons...

Oow--oooooh! Also, I was going to the 'Glen in 1964---I do know the route---at least from Bahstin.

It's now an East-West game guys.....

keithw · #13 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 02:21 PM

Boy, I'd love to play with you guys. A little far to travel though.

Would be tempted to join you guys for one race next summer.
Which one would you reccomend?

Got a two car trailer and brand new Chevy Duramax deisel.

Have Cobra's will travel.

We gotta do something down here as I think you guy's are having way too much fun.

Enjoy,

Keith

mrmustang · #14 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 02:41 PM

Will make at least Pocono...Perhaps even "The Glen" this coming year. We'll see how "Da boy" is doing and go from there.

Yours In Fords,

Bill S.

RACER X #99 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 02:50 PM

Keith,
The closest track to Dallas that we run is VIR in Virginia, only 1100 miles from TX.That's a long way to tow to beat up on your car. It is however one of the nicest tracks around and of course our favorite rent a house is located real close to the track.
Not only is it a great track but the boys from below the M/D line are very hospitable to us Yankees and we get almost 100 Cobras doing track time. That's more Cobras on the track than most car shows have on the grass.

You are welcome to come join the Crankoids.

Cranky

Doug Axelrod · #16 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 07:06 PM

Dates, please.
And something about locations: urls, etc.
Thanks,
(figuring out the rollbar thingie....rather do without the hardtop for visuability...)

RACER X #99 · #17 (**permalink**) 12-02-2002, 03:52 AM

Doug,
Will post dates sometime in Jan. when the track schedules become available.
RD

bk347 · #18 (**permalink**) 12-02-2002, 06:02 AM

Received an e-mail from Hank and am interested in joining. Spec racer is done, looking for trailer, then to driving schools. Located in Plymouth, Mass. At times, have passed wrenches to Hank during rebuilds (what patience!). Am looking forward to meeting you guys and having fun with the cars. Bob

RACER X #99 · #19 (**permalink**) 12-02-2002, 02:54 PM

Bob,
Your in , just check with Hank about the firstimers initiation ceremony.

JM , Make sure you give the Sheep a good bath this time. Looks like we already got two first timers and we want the newbies to have a good time the first night.

Recruit coordinator,
Cranky

Fred Douglass · #20 (**permalink**) 12-02-2002, 04:19 PM

If you have a free moment, and i could have a look at your car, I'd appreciate it. I am presedntly tearing my house apart and building a new studio/office---BUTT: 1) I yam buying a Butler and 2) I am eager to see these Spec Racers---heard nothing but good things! If it's convenient, give me a call; I'm only 35 minutes south of you!

Freddie Douglass
P. O. Box 96
CATAUMET, Mass

(508) 564-4297