4/19 Gainesville.... let the trash talking begin!

[DaveH]

How are we set for flags at Gainesville? I can try to gather some materials to give the cornerworkers something a little bigger and redder to wave than the shop rags we used last time if that would be useful.

Dave Hintenlang

[Engineer Ed]

Dave,
Debbie Littlefield has made up some colored flags (Red, white, yellow and checkered).
I think we should make sure we have radios and a few stop watches just in case our new system has a bug.
I've tested it already but you never know.

Ed
FFR1997K

[jmille]

Dave,

Like you I saw a need for improvement. I will be bringing:

1- green
1-checkerd
4-yellow
4-red

These are 24"x30" nylon flags on a dowel rod. I also put together a one page handout on flags for the drivers meeting.

Jerry Miller

[Engineer Ed]

Great,
Thanks.
Now, who do I need to talk to and verify we have two way radios and stop watches?

Ed

[DaveH]

Flags sound great. I think Dave Niblett bought several radios for the last outing..I can check with him and make sure he's planning to bring them again.

ps. I'll bring plenty of "tire pixie dust" for anyone that needs it

[terry lee]

We will be bringing the following:

CORNER FLAGS 24X30 W/ POLES
1 - BLUE W/ YELLOW STRIPE
1 - WHITE
1 - RED
1 - YELLOW
1 - GREEN
1 - BLACK
1 - CHECKERED

ASSORTED FERRARI FLAGS AND ONE PORSCHE FLAG ( I'M HAVING AN IDENTITY CRISIS)
ONE FSU FLAG (JUST TO PI$$ OFF THE GATORS)


Trailer w/ awning and seating for 8 - reservations are requested.
Looks the grill is a go, I am waiting for final approval from Don at the track.

TL

[Engineer Ed]

Looks like we've got plenty of flags!!
Thanks guys.


Ed
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[flanker]

Hey Doc if you beat me, I'll shut it up quick. I am going to load your car in the trailer first, "cause that is the only way you are going to be ahead of me.
BTW Doc have you got a new helmet 'cause that old red one needs to be taken out and burried.

Terry look forward to seeing you again, don't worry there is plenty of room for us novices.


Forever Bitten
Frank H

[jmille]

Ed.

Bringing 2 radios and one stopwatch.

Jerry Miller

[Engineer Ed]

Thanks Jerry,
Any more?
We need at least 4 radios and two stop watches.

Ed
FFR1997K

[terry lee]

Ed,
I just heard from the Gainesville Track, and the propane grill is OK, so if anyone would like to use it, I will have it with me. Cooking surface is about 12"x20" so no big sides of beef!!!!

Frank and Armando,
I think Carol and I would like to leave Friday morning so we can miss some of the So. Fl. traffic, and do tech in the evening. We may even try to see her parents on the way at Yehaw Jct. for lunch if we leave early enough.

I'm starting to worry about not having slicks with all of Ed's "Go Fast" Trash Talk. Remember, I'm trying to break this car in easy.
TL

[DaveH]

Dave Niblett says that he returned the ones that he got prior to the last event since we didn't use them. So we still need radios.

[Engineer Ed]

Terry,
Not to worry about the speeds.
This is a test and tune track only.
We are not racing!!

We split into two groups.
Novice and Experienced.
Based on your times, we pair guys up so they remain spaced evenly on the track.

As far as tires,
I had run on street tires at all the previous events.
Jim had upped the bar and installed a bunch of performance parts prior to the last event and finally beat me.
So this time, I stepped up and purchased my own upgraded suspension parts.

You can run your car at any speed you feel comfortable with.
Dont feel pressured to keep up with those of us who are shooting for "Time Of the Day" (TOD).
Just hjave fun and enjoy your car for what it is.
Since we cannot legally run our cars "as they were meant to be driven" on the street, we look forward to this event to have lots of fun.

Jim and I have been long time rivals at our track events.
This "ribbing" just makes it more exciting for us.

Ed
FFR1997K

[Tommy]

I'll bring two radios.

[Engineer Ed]

Thanks Tommy,
I can come up with a stop watch.

Ed
FFR1997K

[terry lee]

Ed,
DON'T MAKE ME OUT TO BE A "WOOUSE."
I CAN SPIN WITH THE BEST OF THEM, JUST ASK FLANKER, MANNY, ARMANDO, AND ESPECIALLY BARRY SMITH.
I WILL BE WORKING ON MY 360 NOW THAT I HAVE PERFECTED THE 270.
AT LEAST I KNOW HOW THE ACCELERATOR WORKS, I JUST HAVE TO LIFT SOMETIMES. IT SOUNDS SOOOO GOOD WHEN DEPRESSED DEEPLY INTO THE CARPET.
I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO WORK TODAY! THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH FUN

TL

[Gatorac]

Jim had upped the bar and installed a bunch of performance parts prior to the last event and finally beat me.

The only change I made was brake pads and alignment. Everything else was the same.

[Engineer Ed]

He's alive....

I'm sorry, I forgot....,
the Huge 13" brakes, "R" tires, supercharger and upgraded suspension weren't enough to beat me back in October!

So, it mostly was my mistake for installing the 3 link and not compensating for the increased body roll......

So, are you still coming or are you going use your back as an excuse?
Ed
FFR1997K

[terry lee]

Watch out Guys
I took the Cobra out yesterday, and did a couple of warmup laps on I-95; down to Pompano and back. I got the feel of concrete barriers, speed (???) , driving in traffic , driving around road debris. I'm pumped up now. If I can handle those a$$es out there, I'm ready for you guys

TL

[aumoore]

I have two radios but I am slap out of Pixie dust for the tires. I guess I will have to shoot for FTOTDOSTWASE(fastest time of the day on street tires with a small engine)