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Old 07-09-2009, 09:41 AM
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I was looking over the roster for those competing in the Ultimate Track Car Challenge at Vir on 7/24/09 and noticed that Craig Gelston in his wild C4 is going up against Danny Popp in his C5Z. This is going to be a great shootout!!! I am signed up to instruct that weekend with NASA but I am going down Thurs night so I can get a prime seat to watch this great race.

Anyone else going?

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Old 07-09-2009, 09:48 AM
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made plans to be there - then had a conflict come up at the last minute and had to cancel - TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES
Old 07-09-2009, 09:51 AM
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So will Bill Riley in his new Riley track day car

http://www.rileytech.com/
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My car is down, but I'm tempted just to go and watch.
Old 07-09-2009, 10:03 AM
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Looks like fun
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I'll start the betting $100 on danny, with odds at 2:3 (ed:danny). LOL!!!

It will surely be a sight to see. However, I'll be on the road to another track that weekend

so yes, take lots of pictures!!!
Old 07-09-2009, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by spazegun2213
I'll start the betting $100 on danny, with odds at 2:3 (ed:danny). LOL!!!

It will surely be a sight to see. However, I'll be on the road to another track that weekend

so yes, take lots of pictures!!!
Give me $100 on Danny as well!
Seriously, guys, I suck at time trials, but hope to carry the flag for the
guys out there who still (for whatever reason!) drive C4 corvettes.
The actual weekend of racing that follows I hope will be a lot of fun
if I can keep mr. Popp in sight.
I have sent a spy to Mid-O this weekend (Ed) to observe him.
--Craig G
Old 07-09-2009, 08:49 PM
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Craig, I heard you sold that car, is that right, or were they confusing it with Larry's car?
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I can't wait to see how the results go. Good luck Craig and Danny. Does anyone know if Rob Morrison is still planning on competing in his crazy C5Z? I bought my Moton C5R shocks from him and learned all about the car he was preparing for the race. He was still trying to get some stuff figured out with the car though. If he does make it to the event and the car stays running he will be someone to watch out for too. Take lots of pictures for whoever goes!
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Rob is still on the entry list.

Here'a another guy to watch out for. phil Currin in that crazy hemi Challenger:


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Craig, I heard you sold that car, is that right, or were they confusing it with Larry's car?
I still have my C4. The C5 I sold to larry was very recently sold again,
and I am communicating with the folks that are going to run it now,
since we serviced it the whole time Larry ran it.
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Originally Posted by CRAIG GELSTON
Give me $100 on Danny as well!
Seriously, guys, I suck at time trials, but hope to carry the flag for the
guys out there who still (for whatever reason!) drive C4 corvettes.
The actual weekend of racing that follows I hope will be a lot of fun
if I can keep mr. Popp in sight.
I have sent a spy to Mid-O this weekend (Ed) to observe him.
--Craig G
Do you remember the Tarheel event in February or 07? IT was the first time I had the vette out on track, i saw your qualifying time and Seriously you have a fast car!! You'll do well, it should be great to see what that "C4" (if you can even consider it a c4 anymore) can do!!
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I'll be there in TT that weekend and helping the anointed one.
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If anyone is interested this is the link to the participant list.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...lA&output=html

HTH
Bob
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[QUOTE=Falcon;1570732168]Rob is still on the entry list.

"Here'a another guy to watch out for. phil Currin in that crazy hemi Challenger:"

Would that be 'Fast' Phil Currin from Gainesville, FL?

I haven't seen him in about five years but I've only been running with NCCC lately.

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Originally Posted by CRAIG GELSTON
Give me $100 on Danny as well!
Seriously, guys, I suck at time trials, but hope to carry the flag for the
guys out there who still (for whatever reason!) drive C4 corvettes.
The actual weekend of racing that follows I hope will be a lot of fun
if I can keep mr. Popp in sight.
I have sent a spy to Mid-O this weekend (Ed) to observe him.
--Craig G
I thought Ed was racing? He'll be like me and not see anything once the green flag drops except maybe a blue streak as we get lapped
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Off the subject, but how many folks will be doing the open lapping on Friday?

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Old 07-10-2009, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by L98Terror
I thought Ed was racing? He'll be like me and not see anything once the green flag drops except maybe a blue streak as we get lapped
dont forget to charge up the video cameras
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Originally Posted by m3to335
Off the subject, but how many folks will be doing the open lapping on Friday?
Not sure...I might be doing the level 2 Instructor clinic

Bob
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Originally Posted by Kanmer
Not sure...I might be doing the level 2 Instructor clinic

Bob
Thats always fun. Nothing better then a little student/teacher rollplay in the car.



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