11-11-2009, 06:44 PM | #43 | |
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2) periods of agressive with dashes of "why yes my life insurance is paid in full" 3) turn on a dime and get $.09 back 4) I'm pretty sure they'll make more |
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11-11-2009, 06:56 PM | #44 |
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11-11-2009, 07:02 PM | #45 | |
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there were really awesome rides there, with great craftsmanship thruout. Pete was initially going to drive, but once we found out the there were multiple pro drivers, that were potentially fudging the rules, we called on our friend and advisor to take a drive for us and see if his advise and console was working. I am still not sure if the data on the lap times and such got sent out. But a fun time for all to say the least! mike dms |
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11-11-2009, 07:06 PM | #46 | |
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In any event it was a great time.. you need to be there next time. Just for the record though.. nobody was on "shaved tires".. sorry, just a pet peeve of mine
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11-11-2009, 07:26 PM | #47 |
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So is Tanner Faust....
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11-11-2009, 07:26 PM | #48 | |
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It truly is not totally equal in all events. Look at, for example the 0-60-0 event. How can we compete with a 1800lb cobra running 1000 plus hp, monster tires and brakes? We cannot. So the bottom line is the honor to be present, participate, meet lots of cool car owners and companies, and share respect for the massive amount of craftsmanship, and love of the car biz, and competitive spirit. for all of this, we are truly thankful mike dms |
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11-11-2009, 07:42 PM | #49 | |
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11) Participants must use DOT approved tires. Tires will be required to pass a technical inspection at the track. The spirit of the event requires the use of a DOT approved “street” tire – no modifications to tires will be acceptable, including shaving. Any vehicle with tires showing any evidence of modification will be immediately disqualified from the event. DOT approved “R” compound tires are acceptable, examples include BFGoodrich R1’s etc. No drag radials will be allowed[/COLOR]. |
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11-11-2009, 09:12 PM | #50 | |
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Last I checked, every racer pushes the rules to the limit or they are not racers. What we brought to the track is a daily driver in our house. My wife takes the kids to school in it. I drive it for work -- yeah I know I have a tough job. My point is that D.O.T. "R" compound tires are not suited for daily driver use. That casts the Ultimate Street Car concept into a vague area. Street cars don't get trailered to the track. They get driven. That is nothing but my opinion. The rules are posted and clear. The group at the track followed the rules. I think the Optima Challenge is a terrific event. I plan to be there next year with Paul, a Camaro and a Mustang. Mr. Day tells me we are welcome. My goal is to drive to the track and drive home with the FTD on the road course in EXHIBITION class. (Maybe Bruce will have a flat on the way to the track?) I do not feel that companies should compete with individuals for the same reasons as posted about the tires. It puts the event into a vague area. The focus is on the the Challenge racers with the companies in EXHIBITION providing name recognition to promote the event. Bruce brought a nuclear weapon to the event. The car was nothing short of AMAZING in the three performance events. In fact, I loved every car and every one I met involved with a car in the Challenge was first class. It was a great day. |
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11-12-2009, 11:06 AM | #51 | |
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Hey, your Camaro could throwdown hard.. that thing flat boggied around the track and looked great. I think your pro was more pro that the other pros.. lol It was a great day and it was a blast watching all the cars compete.
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11-12-2009, 11:09 AM | #52 | |
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Next year I hope they move back to some sort of REAL street tire.. either 100 or 200 treadwear.
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11-12-2009, 11:29 AM | #53 | |
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But this may eliminate excuses. We brought our Pedders Camaro in full force setup. That is what SEMA is all about. Yet it is commented on the level of our setup. Then being selected, Pete has never done actual track time. Finding out who will be there and who will be driving, Pete would be seriously outclassed. So since we have the relationship with Paul, we called him. So we are commented on that as well. If you bring a car to SEMA and it is not just a garage queen show car, it should have the best that you have to offer. We also proved that our ideas of wheel fitment, size, etc, which diverted quite significantly from our competitors, in fact worked and worked extremely well. But a great event, and lots of fun, great memories, and great friends made. mike dms |
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