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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-03-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,236
Posted By mikahb

My first run, first autocross ever at the...

My first run, first autocross ever at the Nashville Super Speedway got off to a rocky start. I powershifted into 2nd gear just as I was turning left around the first gate...

Lost the rear before...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-22-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By mikahb

As for your car being an automatic, I wouldn't...

As for your car being an automatic, I wouldn't even worry about it to start with. The little bit of time that the transmission in "Drive" is going to cost you will pale in comparison to all the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-20-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,481
Posted By mikahb

Wheldon's death is tragic as are all motorsports...

Wheldon's death is tragic as are all motorsports fatalities. I think there are several problems here and it will take a variety of changes to address them.

First, the roll hoop on his car...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-19-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By mikahb

Their new car is beautiful and Sonny and his crew...

Their new car is beautiful and Sonny and his crew are first class individuals. I hate that the current GT ruleset has their Vette barely competitive against the Camaro's - I would think that GM...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-28-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,564
Posted By mikahb

Yes! The VIR race will be our first race with...

Yes! The VIR race will be our first race with the new GS Challenger. Can't wait to see your Vette - the pics from Daytona looked great (the team I was with didn't get to race at the last second so...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-27-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,564
Posted By mikahb

Kuno was running an ACR-X with Michelin slicks on...

Kuno was running an ACR-X with Michelin slicks on it - he was moving along really, really well. Dunno the exact details of his motor, but it was pulling like a freight train on rocket fuel - pretty...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-12-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,574
Posted By mikahb

This Ferrari deal is only a one-race thing for...

This Ferrari deal is only a one-race thing for now, but it's a great opportunity to get educated by some of the best in the business. Hopefully it will turn into something more, but I'm just...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-11-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,574
Posted By mikahb

I'll be down there working with ATEN Motorsports...

I'll be down there working with ATEN Motorsports and their F430. I'll get down there Wednesday also.

Dave - what car are you driving in the CTSCC race? I'll stop by and say hello.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-09-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By mikahb

No, we got a really late start on the year: won't...

No, we got a really late start on the year: won't even pick up our first body in white for a couple more weeks. We'll probably only run 2 or 3 GA races in 2011 - VIR should be our first on May...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-09-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By mikahb

We are required to run 18's for GRAND-AM and...

We are required to run 18's for GRAND-AM and 275/35/18 Continental Race tires. They will clear the OEM brakes and that's what we'll have on the car next week - it looks pretty silly since the race...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-09-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By mikahb

Not in 2011, Jeff. If we add a second car as...

Not in 2011, Jeff. If we add a second car as planned for 2012, I hope to find my way into the drivers seat during the year, but my job is engineering and building a car that can run up front. Skeen...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-08-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By mikahb

Yep - GoPro HD's on the car. Audio was nothing...

Yep - GoPro HD's on the car. Audio was nothing but wind noise. We're testing again next week and have an elaborate plan to capture much better engine sounds. We also have the car down to 3400...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-08-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By mikahb

VIDEO: Stock 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 1:47.35 @ CMP

Hey guys - even though I'm now working on only Dodge stuff, I'm still a Corvette guy at heart and still lurk here often.

I thought some of you might enjoy seeing Mike Skeen flog a 2011 Challenger...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-31-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By mikahb

Thanks guys, it is a really dream job although...

Thanks guys, it is a really dream job although the pay leaves something to be desired. But, some things are worth sacrificing for and this is one of them. :cheers:

Going to put a bunch more...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-30-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By mikahb

Yeah, it's heavy as it comes, but we are...

Yeah, it's heavy as it comes, but we are comfortable we can make the 3300lb target without too much trouble. I've heard they may even let us run 3250lbs - that would be harder but still achievable....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-30-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By mikahb

Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm glad to be back in touch...

Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm glad to be back in touch with race cars - it's the only place I want to be! Not sure yet if I'll get to handle any driving duties this year as my role on the team is...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-30-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,066
Posted By mikahb

What I've Been Up To - Not Vettes, But Cool

I had to sell my beloved C5 T1 car a couple years back when I got laid off unexpectedly. Tough time for me and I have done very little racing since.

In June of this year, I was approached by a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-21-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 670
Posted By mikahb

It's an interesting play for both DTM and...

It's an interesting play for both DTM and GRAND-AM. I'm excited about the idea as long as they do everything possible to get more variety into the series - I can't stand to watch 15 Mercs and 15...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-22-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 784
Posted By mikahb

All else being equal, the SRT-10's are faster. I...

All else being equal, the SRT-10's are faster. I had good races in my T1 car against both Dave Pintaric and Stan Wilson in well-prepared T1 Vipers and we were quite equal (as in - I was a close...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-10-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,525
Posted By mikahb

A smaller, lighter front-engine Corvette (say...

A smaller, lighter front-engine Corvette (say 2900lbs w/o driver) with 450hp would be a monster. May not win the 0-60 wars that are all-important for magazine covers, but it would be a demon at the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-10-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,525
Posted By mikahb

I suspect there is (much) more performance to be...

I suspect there is (much) more performance to be gained with the front-engine/rear-drive layout of the current Corvette.

The Ferrari 599 GTO uses the same layout and laps the Fiorano test track 1...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-08-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 546
Posted By mikahb

Mid-Ohio World Challenge Race - Corvette Results

I didn't see a post about this here - sorry if it's a double post. Skeen did a great job qualifying Ron Fellows #2 Corvette 2nd on the grid and converting that into a race win.

SCCA article here...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-30-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,218
Posted By mikahb

I tried to watch this race on DVR after returning...

I tried to watch this race on DVR after returning from vacation and shut it off and deleted it about 2/3 of the way through - now I wish I'd kept it (youtube vid is gone, btw).

Some of the drivers...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-29-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,136
Posted By mikahb

Here's a few build shots...

Here's a few build shots (http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3865033) of "The Beast" that Skeen was driving. Ignition trouble kept them from getting up to speed during the timed events, unfortunately.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-02-2010, 12:43 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 10,694
Posted By mikahb

Just to reiterate that money is the top priority,...

Just to reiterate that money is the top priority, Vitaly Petrov rented his F1 ride this year for a cool $21M (http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/7166.html).

Another interesting tidbit from...
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