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08-27-2007, 07:03 PM
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As tempting as it is to drive a Shelby GT in FS, I'd much rather finish out the season driving a Z in BS. If Kirkster can't make it to Topeka a co-drive would be great. I had the misfortune of not having a co-driver last year and it was fairly obvious last year (at least in my heat) that warm tires w/ two drivers was definately a benefit...
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08-27-2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 240Zs
As tempting as it is to drive a Shelby GT in FS, I'd much rather finish out the season driving a Z in BS. If Kirkster can't make it to Topeka a co-drive would be great. I had the misfortune of not having a co-driver last year and it was fairly obvious last year (at least in my heat) that warm tires w/ two drivers was definately a benefit...
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08-28-2007, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
I went without last year, heat two, and it worked out ok. In your class last year a 2nd driver would not have helped, you need a 2nd set of drive wheels.
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08-28-2007, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 240Zs
As tempting as it is to drive a Shelby GT in FS, I'd much rather finish out the season driving a Z in BS. If Kirkster can't make it to Topeka a co-drive would be great. I had the misfortune of not having a co-driver last year and it was fairly obvious last year (at least in my heat) that warm tires w/ two drivers was definately a benefit...
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08-28-2007, 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by PDX_Racer
To be even considered in the same sentence as Isley, Piccione, Goeke, Braun and Wood is a compliment!
I do know why he changed rides to drive an RX-8 this season, but it doesn't mean I have to be happy with it!
08-28-2007, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 240Zs
Ah...yes..a very valid point! Apparently that is still the case no matter where the event is!
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08-28-2007, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
I went without last year, heat two, and it worked out ok. In your class last year a 2nd driver would not have helped, you need a 2nd set of drive wheels.
08-28-2007, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
Yeah, did you see Berry took down SM with his "BSP" Evo at Packwood.
2 seconds faster than SS
2.5 seconds faster than CSP
1.3 seconds faster than SM
EVO IS NOT A BSP CAR!!!!!
More fuel for my letter to the SEB/****...
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08-29-2007, 04:58 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveI65
Nissan is offering a contingency for Nationals this year. Previously it was only for the Pro-Solo. It requires pre-registration and decals.
Nissan's 2007 Contingency Program
08-29-2007, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Chiketkd
Isn't the contingency for a 1st place finish only? Also checking the contingency info at scca.org, I only see Nissan's contingency program listed for Pro Solos and the Pro Finale -- not Solo Nationals.
Nissan's 2007 Contingency Program
Nissan's 2007 Contingency Program
You need to select Contingency on the National Solo page to get to the right form.
http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/Fil...an-Solo-NC.pdf
08-29-2007, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DriveI65
Yes, it is only for 1st place.
You need to select Contingency on the National Solo page to get to the right form.
http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/Fil...an-Solo-NC.pdf
You need to select Contingency on the National Solo page to get to the right form.
http://www.scca.com/_FileLibrary/Fil...an-Solo-NC.pdf
Hopefully, it'll encourage more people to autocross Nissan's in the future. I know Eric Kriemelmeyer has a good solid shot at winning GS in his SE-R Spec V.
08-30-2007, 01:36 PM
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At this point B Stock has 33 drivers, most of which are in Mazdas. There is a BMW and a 944 Porsche with 2 drivers. Only 4 Z drivers have signed up and Lee doesn't have a co-driver registered.
Compare that to 64 drivers in A Stock and 69 in Super Stock. Man, I hope I don't work those heats. I want to be a spectator for those!
Compare that to 64 drivers in A Stock and 69 in Super Stock. Man, I hope I don't work those heats. I want to be a spectator for those!
08-30-2007, 02:19 PM
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well i just found this thread and am thinking about hitting up nationals this year for the first time, but with the flat out cockiness of one person earlier in this thread, i can see why people might be deferred.
Anyways, i have competed in 1 national tour event up in Milwuakee and was a solid second behind Chris Harvey and co-driver in the tire rack rx8, so i think i need to improve on my driving before i tackle nationals.
But on the other hand, i would love nothing more than to see a Z win BS, and the more Zs out there, the more chance there is!! So i think i am going to go for the hell of it, and get some experience!
Anyways, i have competed in 1 national tour event up in Milwuakee and was a solid second behind Chris Harvey and co-driver in the tire rack rx8, so i think i need to improve on my driving before i tackle nationals.
But on the other hand, i would love nothing more than to see a Z win BS, and the more Zs out there, the more chance there is!! So i think i am going to go for the hell of it, and get some experience!
08-30-2007, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bdblackz
well i just found this thread and am thinking about hitting up nationals this year for the first time, but with the flat out cockiness of one person earlier in this thread, i can see why people might be deferred.
Anyways, i have competed in 1 national tour event up in Milwuakee and was a solid second behind Chris Harvey and co-driver in the tire rack rx8, so i think i need to improve on my driving before i tackle nationals.
But on the other hand, i would love nothing more than to see a Z win BS, and the more Zs out there, the more chance there is!! So i think i am going to go for the hell of it, and get some experience!
Anyways, i have competed in 1 national tour event up in Milwuakee and was a solid second behind Chris Harvey and co-driver in the tire rack rx8, so i think i need to improve on my driving before i tackle nationals.
But on the other hand, i would love nothing more than to see a Z win BS, and the more Zs out there, the more chance there is!! So i think i am going to go for the hell of it, and get some experience!
I was thinking about going even though this is my first yr in autoX...just about everyone I talked to (that had national level expeirence) told me to go just for the experience - they said it was much better to go and learn with little/no expectations of a trophy, rather than going for your first time with the pressure of placing high. (I opted not to go once I looked into all of the costs and time off that I'd need...maybe next yr
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