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03-25-2014, 09:06 AM

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...and if I remember correctly, that M03 made the sLoWbirDs A-main and I handed the radio over to Ray Murray so he could have some fun with it.

Good times back then, thanks Kev!

yeah, that little mini held its own

that is/was a good little car

first time I ever qualified for the TCS nationals was with that little car

03-25-2014, 03:03 PM

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flapper where are you racing at?

Durham, nc. We don't have a vta class but a nearby parking lot track has a kinda vta tging going on. Im also hoping to make it out to nashville when/if they have another big race.

03-25-2014, 04:11 PM

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oh Im always going to have another BIG race as long as USVTA is the class... Sept 2014 will be coming soon...but I also have the USVTA Enduro coming in June as well

03-25-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by moparSRT

My reedy @ 2.80 was @ 140F with a tiny fan, cant wait to run again this Sunday

TC3 is getting some work done to keep the rear in place

send me a pm...Ive got a question or 2...thx

03-25-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Sharpe

...and if I remember correctly, that M03 made the sLoWbirDs A-main and I handed the radio over to Ray Murray so he could have some fun with it.

Good times back then, thanks Kev!

Soooo Gregory u going to call in sick on Sunday ??

Here is ur lap with my USGT

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03-26-2014, 06:06 AM

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oh Im always going to have another BIG race as long as USVTA is the class... Sept 2014 will be coming soon...but I also have the USVTA Enduro coming in June as well

Myron - any firm dates for Sept yet?

03-26-2014, 07:12 AM

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Hey Scott! I'm planning on Nashville again this year. It's always a great race.

chuck

03-26-2014, 08:00 AM

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New one...

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03-26-2014, 11:36 AM

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Hey Scott! I'm planning on Nashville again this year. It's always a great race.

chuck

Chuck - I can't wait for this race! I look more forward to it each year. We'll see you guys there! Hey, you need to get down to Florida and come do some asphalt VTA. We've got some real sweet facilities.

03-26-2014, 07:16 PM

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What kinda FDR would you guys recommend for a parking lot track with a 130ft or so back straight?

03-26-2014, 07:23 PM

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mid to low 3's, check your temp and go from there.

03-27-2014, 09:49 AM

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Besides decreasing camber, what are some of the other things you fast "pros" do to keep the car under control as traction on a track comes up throughout the day?