Open track in Iowa (Oct)

[Cobra-R]

We are trying to get a group together for a event at Mid America Motorplex in Oct. We need 20 cars and are hoping to get two days (You don't have to run both days). Typically they run two run groups, one advanced and one less advanced, so there would be tons of tracktime. Anyone here interested in coming? We are trying to get a feel for interest, if there is enough, we would call and get possible dates.
As I understand, instructors are available for these events.

Brian

[DNeinstadt]

Oh crap... October is booked pretty solid for me..... find a date and maybe we can go from CF, IA there? :)

Dan

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by DNeinstadt
Oh crap... October is booked pretty solid for me..... find a date and maybe we can go from CF, IA there? :)

Dan

We are just guaging interest at this point, as I understand it, we need 20 people. I'll keep you posted, if we can line something up and time it with CF, we'll do it.
Brian

[Cobrizo]

I'm interested, in the beginner, far from "less advanced group". With instructor too, please. :grin: (If need be, I'd skip the drag race and go to this).

Thanks Brian!
Pam

[DNeinstadt]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
(If need be, I'd skip the drag race and go to this).


:shootinx2 :boxing: :shoot::50cal:

[Cobrizo]

Originally posted by DNeinstadt
:shootinx2 :boxing: :shoot::50cal:


Oh no! :grin: Maybe after Sunday my legs will be too sore to push the clutch in! :eek:

[Steelgrave]

I'd be up for this depending on a few factors (brake pads, a running winter car, which weekend, cost etc...)

[Steelgrave]

Hey maybe you should invite tcstangs to this, because they all know how to drive;) :tongue:

[John M]

Oct is all booked for me :(

[SSHFTY1]

I agree with John, oct is tough also.

[DNeinstadt]

Chicken!! You're off in October!!

[BlackCoupe]

If it's a Saturday or Sunday I'd be interested. One more event before the end of the year would be great!

[SSHFTY1]

Your right Dan I am off in oct. so will we be doing this on tues next week because that is the only free day I have to do something like this. So let me know soon so I can get a room and all that good stuff. Thanks for reminding me Dan I really appreciate it.:wavefu:

[yellowgt]

Would love to get on the track again, but can't make this one.....

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by yellowgt
Would love to get on the track again, but can't make this one.....

:mad: :mad: ;)

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by yellowgt
Would love to get on the track again, but can't make this one.....

Ok call the whole thing off Brian, If Jackie's not going I'm not going:mad: ;) :tongue:

[DNeinstadt]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
Ok call the whole thing off Brian, If Jackie's not going I'm not going:mad: ;) :tongue:

:stupid::stupid::stupid:

[yellowgt]

I'm out of money after my Vegas trip on the 14-17th! It has nothing to do with wanting to go!!! :(

aaaawwww, but if I win the lottery count me in!!!:shiftin:

[Cobrizo]

Originally posted by DNeinstadt
:stupid::stupid::stupid:

:stupid: :chacha: :butt:

[yellowgt]

OMG! I know I usually see your backside when we run, but on here too???

Just kidding that is an awesome icon! I must say........good one Pam.

[Steelgrave]

Vegas? Now I am Jealous.

(actually I may be going there end of Oct.)

heh and if I win the lottery, count everybody in.... (odds are a meager 1 in 121 million hahaha)

[Cobrizo]

Originally posted by yellowgt
OMG! I know I usually see your backside when we run, but on here too???

Just kidding that is an awesome icon! I must say........good one Pam.

Well the little butt guy wasn't for you, I just didn't want to feel left out, and I think he's kinda cute! :) I got the pics from Darius, a shot of me and my car "on track"!! And thanks to DN for resizing for me!

Here's hoping you win big in Vegas! :thup:

Pam

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by yellowgt
I'm out of money after my Vegas trip on the 14-17th! It has nothing to do with wanting to go!!! :(



And you didn't invite us?:drink: :grin:

[Cobra-R]

Registration is now up: $110/day with tons of tracktime. http://www.myrx7.com/eventreg/

Brian

[DNeinstadt]

Aw crap.... 4 hrs from Cedar Falls too.....

[Steelgrave]

Anybody know if that damned dirt road is paved yet???

Edit: No, it's not, won't be till next summer I just read.:mad:

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
Anybody know if that damned dirt road is paved yet???

Edit: No, it's not, won't be till next summer I just read.:mad:

They have said that for two years now. I wouldn't hold my breath that it gets done anytime soon.

[Cobrizo]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
Anybody know if that damned dirt road is paved yet???

Edit: No, it's not, won't be till next summer I just read.:mad:

So how much of a dirt road is this? Rocky, rough, pot holes? I hesitate taking my truck on dirt roads. And yeah, I grew up in the country on dirt roads, I can drive slow but I don't like them. :mad: Sounds like this is a 7 hour drive? I will probably pass and wait until next year...and the dirt road is making the decision easier, at least for me. :)

Pam

[DNeinstadt]

I wasn't too happy about the dirt this year either..

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
So how much of a dirt road is this? Rocky, rough, pot holes? I hesitate taking my truck on dirt roads. And yeah, I grew up in the country on dirt roads, I can drive slow but I don't like them. :mad: Sounds like this is a 7 hour drive? I will probably pass and wait until next year...and the dirt road is making the decision easier, at least for me. :)

Pam

7 hours? who fed you that line of crap?;)

It's about 5 (much nicer drive than gingerman). The dirt road isn't bad, it's about 1/2 mile and pretty smooth.

[Shooter]

Being that this thread was to determine the interest level within this group of a day of "Open Track" racing...

I would be interested as well.

-Steven

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by Cobra-R
Registration is now up: $110/day with tons of tracktime. http://www.myrx7.com/eventreg/

Brian

If you want to go, go to the above link and register. We need 20 people to make it a go. The $ will be refunded if we fail to meet the numbers. If we get 20 for sat and not sun, then we will run sat only, you do not have to register for both days.

Brian

[BlackCoupe]

I just registered for Saturday. Come on people, let's get going!

[BlackCoupe]

It's a go for the 23rd! There is still room for a few more if you want to go!

[BlackCoupe]

If anyone wants to ride share down to MAM I have plenty of room ! :)

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
If anyone wants to ride share down to MAM I have plenty of room ! :)


hahahahahahaha

[Cobrizo]

I wonder how that thing will do in the corners??!! :eek:

[DNeinstadt]

Better have good brakes!!

[Steelgrave]

And it's still more aerodynamic than the cobra ;)

[DNeinstadt]

But doesn't have that MYSTICHROME paint!

[Cobrizo]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
And it's still more aerodynamic than the cobra ;)



:crazy: Now you're just grasping

:grin:

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
And it's still more aerodynamic than the cobra ;)

Oh, here's one for you Mr Slow!

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
Oh, here's one for you Mr Slow!



hahahahaha what is it with you and phalic symbols today?:grin:

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
:crazy: Now you're just grasping

:grin:

Actually I'd bet it really is;)

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
hahahahaha what is it with you and phalic symbols today?:grin:
One more for Doug.....

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
One more for Doug.....

LMAO!!!

Can you find a barnyard animal one for Jason?:grin:

[Cobrizo]

OMG! Can hardly wait to see the barnyard animal! :eek: Oh wait, maybe I can! :scram: Blackcoupe has quite the collection of photos!

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
LMAO!!!

Can you find a barnyard animal one for Jason?:grin:

No problem!

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
No problem!

OMG!!!! You and jason have been hanging out together wayyyy too much.

Edit: I just realized thats a mercedes hahahaha.

[Retics4me]

OK OK why the hell do I always get dragged in this ****???
By the way nothings better than a nice young calf!!except when they buck their head:eek:

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
OMG!!!! You and jason have been hanging out together wayyyy too much.

Edit: I just realized thats a mercedes hahahaha.

Hey Dougo, "Drag" race in this!

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by Retics4me
OK OK why the hell do I always get dragged in this ****???
By the way nothings better than a nice young calf!!except when they buck their head:eek:

I think you just answered your own question...

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
Hey Dougo, "Drag" race in this!

You got the matching foot?

[Cobrizo]

That heel is gonna catch an awful lot of wind......:grin:

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
That heel is gonna catch an awful lot of wind......:grin:

Think of the downforce:pimp:

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
That heel is gonna catch an awful lot of wind......:grin:

This one might have better wind resistance! :)

[Cobrizo]

And wow, look at all the luggage space up top!! :grin: Sure wouldn't be much fun in the rain, though.

[BlackCoupe]

I should have mentioned that you guys missed a great time at MAM. The weather was great and we all got plenty of track time. Brian even got his first taste of "Off Track" time! ;)
The worst part was I have to replace my (new) tires and front rotors, but I guess that's all part of the sport. Thanks to Lew for lending me one of his tires to get home on!

It will be a long wait until next season. :(

[Cobrizo]

Todd, it sounds like you had fun! I was gonna ask you how it was, I had read on SVT Perf that Brian and some fun off the track. Glad everyone returned home in once piece!

Are you going to replace your tires with the same kind?

Pam

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Cobrizo
Are you going to replace your tires with the same kind?

Pam

It really was a lot of fun..... you should have been there! ;)

As far as the tires go, I am not so certain that I would get the same ones, Eagle F1 GS-D3's. They weren't cheap and I seemed to have better luck with my stock tires not wearing out so fast. On the other hand, I was driving the car pretty hard this time around the corners so maybe they held up great. They did keep me on the track..... just ask Brian! (I gave him a ride and made him a little nervous)

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
They did keep me on the track..... just ask Brian! (I gave him a ride and made him a little nervous)

Was that before, or after his, uh, agricultural excursions?:grin:

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Steelgrave
Was that before, or after his, uh, agricultural excursions?:grin:

If I remember right, it happened in this order:

1. Brian went off the track
2. I gave Brian a frightening ride and stayed on the track
3. Brian went off the track

;) ;)

[Steelgrave]

Originally posted by BlackCoupe
If I remember right, it happened in this order:

1. Brian went off the track
2. I gave Brian a frightening ride and stayed on the track
3. Brian went off the track

;) ;)

:lolsign: :owned:

[Cobra-R]

I had a blast as well. Todd did indeed make me a bit nervous in turn four that one time since it was my side that was so close to the edge of the track. He did a great job and my concern was not justified.

I did go off track two times from hitting other cars anti-freeze, it really was no bid deal and no harm done to the car nor the drivers underwear.

Todd,
You might want to consider Caster camber plates over the winter and put more negative camber in the front end. If I remember right, the outside edge of the tire was shot but the rest had alot of life left? If so, more neg camber will increase the tires contact patch with the track and give you better wear.

Brian

[BlackCoupe]

Originally posted by Cobra-R


Todd,
You might want to consider Caster camber plates over the winter and put more negative camber in the front end. If I remember right, the outside edge of the tire was shot but the rest had alot of life left? If so, more neg camber will increase the tires contact patch with the track and give you better wear.

Brian

You are exactly right Brian. The outside edge is ripped up and the inside edge looks brand new. I thought about the caster/camber plates but I didn't know for sure if this would help, only because there were other things to consider. Such as, wrong tire pressure, not letting the tires heat up enough, cornering too fast which causes understeer, .... things like that. However, caster/camber plates have crossed my mind prior to this, and they sure as heck couldn't hurt. If I remember right, you liked the Maximum Motorsports brand correct?

[DNeinstadt]

Brian (or Todd or Doug, since I KNOW he'll chime in),

Why haven't I had this problem? Just not enough miles on my tires? What gives? (Besides the sidewall?)

Dan

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by DNeinstadt
Brian (or Todd or Doug, since I KNOW he'll chime in),

Why haven't I had this problem? Just not enough miles on my tires? What gives? (Besides the sidewall?)

Dan

Driving style, speed, and maybe the tire. Todd has done more events than you, so he is probly running harder. Given a few more events, you will see the same thing happen. The Eagle tires on your Cobra might be a better wearing tire that what Todd was running.

Brian

[DNeinstadt]

Fair enough. I still have some tread on my tires left, maybe Todd is running lower than I am. :)

Just wondered if it was a Cobra epidemic.

Dan

[Cobrizo]

Good info guys, thanks!