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Old 08-02-2017, 04:38 PM
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Default Wilwood Corvette Challenge August 19 Auto Club Speedway

Round 8 @ Auto Club Speedway

Come join us for a FUN competitive time trail series.

Learn the track from experienced corvette drivers

Register now : http://bit.ly/ACS-Aug2017

Comp form : http://bit.ly/WCC_Comp_Form

Speed Ventures self tech form : http://www.speedventures.com/events/tech.pdf



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I expect to have my Spec Corvette running and caged by then. I will bring it out for testing and such.

I purposely won't have the big brakes and suspension kit on the car. I want to work through a series of tests with each upgrade and document the results.

For those interested in a Performance Driving Workshop please shout out and we can arrange that in the driver meeting room after the sessions that day.
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I won't be attending this round but hope to run quite a few next season. You guys have fun and stay safe!

I was wondering if you guys run a cool shirt or similar? I would like to be better prepared for the heat but would love some feedback on what you run and why. Thank you!

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Originally Posted by apexman
I won't be attending this round but hope to run quite a few next season. You guys have fun and stay safe!

I was wondering if you guys run a cool shirt or similar? I would like to be better prepared for the heat but would love some feedback on what you run and why. Thank you!

Derek
I don't run a Cool Suit and I never have, but I am in a small minority of drivers with fully prepped race cars who does not.

Of the drivers doing the time trial in street legal cars the Cool Suits are super rare in my observation.
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Ultra Chiller is one of our sponsors! Check em out.

We did have one competitor running the tubular ultra chiller last year.

I'm thinking of running the ice chest version next year.


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Very excited, this is my first time at the Roval. I'll be in the purple group
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My Spec Corvette regretfully won't be ready for the much anticipated initial shake-down.

I am thinking about coming out for a short while if there is interest in doing a Driver Discussion/Coaching Group again.

The agenda would be:
  • Basic Q&A
  • Discussion about the best lines at ACS ROval
  • -Braking points
  • -Turn-in
  • -Track out
  • Balancing the car for more speed
  • -Steering with the throttle and balance
  • More Q&A and other ideas

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Drew B
Roger S
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I'll be out of town that day, or would have made this event, Fontana is close to me and a GREAT track!!!

Good luck out there...
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I too will still be out of town, really bummed to not make it ...

Have a fun, fast and safe time guys!

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Originally Posted by Olitho
My Spec Corvette regretfully won't be ready for the much anticipated initial shake-down.

I am thinking about coming out for a short while if there is interest in doing a Driver Discussion/Coaching Group again.

The agenda would be:
  • Basic Q&A
  • Discussion about the best lines at ACS ROval
  • -Braking points
  • -Turn-in
  • -Track out
  • Balancing the car for more speed
  • -Steering with the throttle and balance
  • More Q&A and other ideas
Guys! I highly recommend taking Oli up on his kind offer for free advise on how to be a better driver ... Sorry not to be there Oli, I'd be first to sign up!
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Originally Posted by Evolution-ary
Guys! I highly recommend taking Oli up on his kind offer for free advise on how to be a better driver ... Sorry not to be there Oli, I'd be first to sign up!
Thanks Dave!

If we are going to run with this program this weekend I request all participants do three things:
  1. Identify your fastest warm weather and cold weather lap on ACS
  2. Identify and share with the group what you feel you need to do as a driver to gain .5 to 1 second speed improvement on track Saturday
  3. Come to the driver meeting room after the designated session (to be determined later) and participate in the discussion, share your thoughts and learn from other drivers


PS. I think we should do these sessions during the beginner time on track. The driver meeting room will be open and the beginners will be having their own sessions more appropriate to what they need to learn.

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Good luck tomorrow.

I didn't get any responses back so I figure I will stay home and move stuff forward so I can get the car on the track sooner.

Right now I am shooting for this for a shakedown - http://www.willowspringsraceway.com/event.php?id=3277

Or if some of you want to do a private day at Willow Springs that is an option, too.
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Private Spec Corvette day seems like a great idea

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