Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

[Moto One]

Jim, congratulations on the move. It's great to see that you are keeping 0011 on track.

Mark.

[1795]

Mark,

Thanks. Yes 0011 will be getting some action in a couple of months, but she is jealous of 0012 and all those other road worthy cobras that have been able to get out and put some miles on. Now that we are getting some sunny days, I do miss driving the back roads.

Jim

[glenview289]

Hey Jim - I like the art work back up on the wall of your new digs. Looks good! Best of luck in the new season whenever it occurs. Post lots of pics and videos.
Bill

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by 1795

....she....

Jim

Hi Jim,

Your car's a "she"?? So, a feminine personality, with plenty of muscle, plenty of attitude....and loud exhaust?? Doesn't sound like any ladies I know. Have you checked under the skirts?

Just saying....my Alfa's knickname is "Larry". He's loud, smelly, grumpy, thirsty, demanding....so no feminine characteristics there whatsoever.

The Cobra...he hasn't turned a wheel in anger yet, but I'll bet he has some similar traits to "Larry". I'll have to wait and see how his character develops further before excercising naming rights....but he's definitely masculine.


Cheers
Glen

[1795]

Glen,

The Cobra is a she so as to maintain my masculinity, because I love her...and she will kill you in a heartbeat, just like any good woman

[1795]

Well it looks like I will finally get on the track. Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) is having a race at Watkins Glen from July 9-12. The first day is a test day and for setup. It will be a no spectator event and Rick Muck is going to be one crew member, still looking for a second. Ross Henry would have been the other, but the border with Canada is not opening up until later in July. I have not raced with HSR previously, they seem like an ok group. The head tech person liked what I had done with the car to make it vintage eligible, although he stated that he would have let me still use the Wilwoods instead of having to install the Girlings. It is nice having he Girlings for authenticity, but it is a hinderance when the other cars I am racing against are using modern brakes that stop faster and more consistently, but what the hell, who needs brakes anyhow.

Hopefully I will have some good video for you guys and some nice runs. Reviewed my video from last year and can easily see where I can shave off a couple of seconds with later braking and a better line in a couple of corners.

Am also glad that I get some seat time on a familiar track before having my next race at Lime Rock, where I have never been and right now we are looking at a pretty crowded field of about 35 cars on a 1.5 mile track. That's a lot of traffic on a short course.

Jim