Packwood NT - 2 of 2 350Z's trophy!

first350 · 08-18-2008, 06:48 AM

PDX_Racer - 3rd in BS (amongst a sea of those pesky 8's, he was able to pull out a stellar 2nd day to grab 3rd from a class of 15!)
First350 - 1st in BSP (2.8s ahead of 2nd place...but still slower than 1/2 the CSP miatas!

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Packwood National Tour results: http://www.scca.com/popup/raceresult...12142&file=343

Overall, it was a great event - Saturday was on the hot side (90's), while Sunday cooled off and flirted w/ the idea of rain...luckily only a few drops fell during competition.

....wish there would have been more 350Z/G35's out there...

The Packwood ProSolo is this next weekend - anyone else making the trip out there??? The late fees have been waived!

drivesolo · 08-18-2008, 07:14 AM

Congrats to the both of you! Impressive performance as always.

Philthy · 08-18-2008, 07:21 AM

Congrats - that's awesome!

DriveI65 · 08-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Congratulations

Ruff Z · 08-18-2008, 07:39 PM

Congrats. If you ever need a co-driver for events like this, hit me up...

PDX_Racer · 08-18-2008, 09:34 PM

Saturday's course "walked" like a power course -- it was anything but (I couldn't get power down *anywhere*) so I had to switch to "precision" mode and stay close (well, that and compromise my line on the fastest part of the course due to a puncture in the outside rear tire that dropped 6 PSI over about 3 minutes of time -- talk about nerve wracking!)
Sunday's course "walked" like a technical course -- I would say that it was, "schizophrenic" -- a combination of insane moments followed by precise sections.
First350 is being incredibly modest -- he PAXED 14th out of 249 (I could only manage 32nd).
One thing about it, the 350Z is getting noticed, both in BS and BSP!

BloMyS14 · 08-19-2008, 06:10 AM

Congrats guys!

jmark · 08-19-2008, 06:22 AM

Nice job guys. I guess no Nismos are running this year....

ke0ki2k · 08-19-2008, 09:38 AM

PAXing 14th out of 250 cars with a SP PAX is pretty impressive. Good job guys.

Davidb · 08-19-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ke0ki2k

PAXing 14th out of 250 cars with a SP PAX is pretty impressive. Good job guys.

x2

first350 · 08-19-2008, 11:08 AM

thnx guys! One of my driving forces was last yr when I got a ride in PDX_racer's Z...he easily beat my times (he's BS, I'm BSP...so I 'should' be quicker) - being able to see what he can do in his Z made me push harder this yr!

Ruff Z - I have an event in Bremerton in 2 weeks...let me know if you want to drive, we could work something out.

PDX_Racer · 08-20-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jmark

Nice job guys. I guess no Nismos are running this year....

I'd love to try one that was well prepared (at least as well-prepared as first350's or mine)...

first350 · 08-20-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by PDX_Racer

I'd love to try one that was well prepared (at least as well-prepared as first350's or mine)...

+1...PDX_Racer's Z is very competitive in BS - just think if the body was a bit sitffer, higher springs raters, more power...I'm surprised that no one picked one up to run for Nationals this yr. (It costs more, but there's plenty of ppl buying GT3's to run SS...so ppl have the $$)

...maybe the nismo will be my next car

jmark · 08-20-2008, 08:46 AM

^ I agree. Stiffer chassis, better spring rates as well as lowered a bit. I would think it would be an ideal basis for a race car. SCCA turned it down in T2 Club Racing however......

08-18-2008, 06:48 AM	#1
first350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NewCastle, WA Posts: 2,961 iTrader: (22)	Packwood NT - 2 of 2 350Z's trophy! PDX_Racer - 3rd in BS (amongst a sea of those pesky 8's, he was able to pull out a stellar 2nd day to grab 3rd from a class of 15!) First350 - 1st in BSP (2.8s ahead of 2nd place...but still slower than 1/2 the CSP miatas! ) Packwood National Tour results: http://www.scca.com/popup/raceresult...12142&file=343 Overall, it was a great event - Saturday was on the hot side (90's), while Sunday cooled off and flirted w/ the idea of rain...luckily only a few drops fell during competition. ....wish there would have been more 350Z/G35's out there... The Packwood ProSolo is this next weekend - anyone else making the trip out there??? The late fees have been waived! __________________ '05 Super-Black enthusiast: Thanks to all of my Sponsors: Altered_Atmosphere, Strup, Unorthodox Racing, ZEnclosures , Blue-Batmobile-Overlays, JIC-Magic, Hankook Tires, click to see more details Last edited by first350; 08-18-2008 at 06:52 AM.

08-18-2008, 07:14 AM	#2
drivesolo Z-licious Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 1,590 iTrader: (6)	Congrats to the both of you! Impressive performance as always. __________________ 2003 Chrome Silver 350Z...... R.I.P. 2007 Magnetic Black 350Z...... Long live the Z!

08-18-2008, 07:21 AM	#3
Philthy Boost Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Centeral NJ Posts: 2,175 iTrader: (3)	Congrats - that's awesome! __________________ "the journey is the reward" - Steve Jobs

08-18-2008, 09:58 AM	#4
DriveI65 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Falkville, AL Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations __________________ Mike, 2008 San Marino Enthusiast, #46 B Stock, TVR SCCA

08-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#5
Ruff Z Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oregon City, OR Posts: 165 iTrader: (4)	Congrats. If you ever need a co-driver for events like this, hit me up... __________________ 13.8 @ 101 completely stock. Auto-x extraodinaire. 260whp/242lb ft Dynojet - Utec, Nismo catback, test pipes = 98 decibels

08-18-2008, 09:34 PM	#6
PDX_Racer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,597 iTrader: (0)	Saturday's course "walked" like a power course -- it was anything but (I couldn't get power down anywhere) so I had to switch to "precision" mode and stay close (well, that and compromise my line on the fastest part of the course due to a puncture in the outside rear tire that dropped 6 PSI over about 3 minutes of time -- talk about nerve wracking!) Sunday's course "walked" like a technical course -- I would say that it was, "schizophrenic" -- a combination of insane moments followed by precise sections. First350 is being incredibly modest -- he PAXED 14th out of 249 (I could only manage 32nd). One thing about it, the 350Z is getting noticed, both in BS and BSP! Last edited by PDX_Racer; 08-18-2008 at 09:54 PM.

08-19-2008, 06:10 AM	#7
BloMyS14 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (2)	Congrats guys! __________________ www.nodrft.com

08-19-2008, 06:22 AM	#8
jmark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greer, S.C. Posts: 3,525 iTrader: (1)	Nice job guys. I guess no Nismos are running this year.... __________________ '71 240Z, '78 280Z, '07 Nismo 350Z #0007 Silver Alloy

08-19-2008, 09:38 AM	#9
ke0ki2k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 1,490 iTrader: (1)	PAXing 14th out of 250 cars with a SP PAX is pretty impressive. Good job guys. __________________ 06 Base. back from rehab and no longer addicted to oil :]

08-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#11
first350 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NewCastle, WA Posts: 2,961 iTrader: (22)	thnx guys! One of my driving forces was last yr when I got a ride in PDX_racer's Z...he easily beat my times (he's BS, I'm BSP...so I 'should' be quicker) - being able to see what he can do in his Z made me push harder this yr! Ruff Z - I have an event in Bremerton in 2 weeks...let me know if you want to drive, we could work something out. __________________ '05 Super-Black enthusiast: Thanks to all of my Sponsors: Altered_Atmosphere, Strup, Unorthodox Racing, ZEnclosures , Blue-Batmobile-Overlays, JIC-Magic, Hankook Tires, click to see more details

08-20-2008, 08:46 AM	#14
jmark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Greer, S.C. Posts: 3,525 iTrader: (1)	^ I agree. Stiffer chassis, better spring rates as well as lowered a bit. I would think it would be an ideal basis for a race car. SCCA turned it down in T2 Club Racing however...... __________________ '71 240Z, '78 280Z, '07 Nismo 350Z #0007 Silver Alloy