Pondering the Nationals

Aussie Mike · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 07:22 PM

About 7 Hours or so.

Cheers

Michael

David Hodgson · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 08:59 PM

It's everything 400tt said and more. Now I don't want to sound negative or put you off, but if it's driving your after, particularly given the circumstances you said by trailering it up, you will only get about 29 minutes driving each.

3 x hillclimb @ 1min ea, 3 x drags at 10 sec ea, 3 x go-whoa @ 20 sec ea, and 3 lots of 6 sprint laps at 1:20. If weather ok and time permits, theres usually free track time sunday after the sprints.
Don't get me wrong, it's definatly worth doing, just don't bust your a$$ this year just for 29 mins and get disapionted.

Aussie Mike · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 10:21 PM

Shelby Fest would be a better goal. By then you should have your car a bit more sorted as well.

I'm a bit concerned about turning up to a big event with an "only just got it running" car on a trailer. The track may be a good place to get the handling sorted etc but with the speeds involved I'd rather do a few shake down runs first and have a little confidence in the car.

Cheers

400TT · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Mike

I'm a bit concerned about turning up to a big event with an "only just got it running" car on a trailer. The track may be a good place to get the handling sorted etc but with the speeds involved I'd rather do a few shake down runs first and have a little confidence in the car.

Cheers

That's what the Friday practice is for.

LoBelly · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 01:20 AM

thankyou all for your contributions
(and particularly to Jason and Mike for answering my questions)

I just got a call to say my rear rims have arrived - more tugging on the 'let 'er rip' strings.

Unfortunately I'm in Wolly - as I look out the window the massive Port Kembla machina is starting to light up (it actually traverses the view through 30+ ft of windows I can see out and its some way away) so I cant go get them for a couple of days. (note to self - order tyres)

I think the car will be in shape for the Nationals but I dont know whether I can make it and co-ordinate with the posse.

ta
LoBelly

Philm · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 08:29 PM

David,
you are right with the amout of actual driving you do at the nationals.

But don't forget the friday pactice.

The track is all ours from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Karen and I drove the cobra most of the day untill our arms were hurting and phyiscally could not drive any more.

If you include this in your calculation I think the 29 mins would be extended to well over a few hours, if you were up to it you could drive for the hole 7 or 8hours on the friday.

In my opinion, the best day at the nationals is the friday practice.

I fired up the new engine yesterday and it now looks good to make the nationals.

Phil

400TT · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Philm

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In my opinion, the best day at the nationals is the friday practice.

I fired up the new engine yesterday and it now looks good to make the nationals.

Phil

Have to agree with Friday practice, a great day. Just have someone operating a stop watch for you.

Must be good to breath some life into that new engine, can't wait to see it.