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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Optamix
It was fun.

Honestly I would rather autocross, but you can go do this several times a week instead of waiting for an autocross event to come around.

I have to get in with the SCCA chapter up here. I forgot how much I missed having a sports car...I NEEEEED to autoX soon.
For autocross check: http://www.capitaldrivingclub.com/
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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ORE during the next event, no way in hell I can make it
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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ORE during the next event, no way in hell I can make it
Its gonna be a month or two until I can do it.

And who knows when I'm getting sent back out to Australia/England.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Post a breakdown of the entire timeslip for more help.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Post a breakdown of the entire timeslip for more help.
Its in my car. I'm gonna cut out of work a bit early, I'll post it up around 4:15 today.

I want to go back pretty bad now that I've done it and I feel comfortable showing up.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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anyone interested in running Friday? 'Bert want to make the road trip up? or anyone else for that matter. The weather is amazing a nice group would help get some Z vs Z action.

as always my work can serve as a meeting place for everyone and the police can't say squat about it. PM if interested
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DROPPEDIT2WCE
anyone interested in running Friday? 'Bert want to make the road trip up? or anyone else for that matter. The weather is amazing a nice group would help get some Z vs Z action.

as always my work can serve as a meeting place for everyone and the police can't say squat about it. PM if interested
I think some of us are already planning on going to do a photoshoot tomorrow night.

What about Saturday at the drag strip near Fredrick?(Mason Dixon Dragway?)

Do they do open track on saturday?
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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Saturday is $35 test and tune but it is open longer and there are only serious people there like Davidv who is a quite a jokester but also serious racer. NO minivans or chrysler sebrings lining up like Fridays.

I have been to Fredrick twice in my life (for ice hockey) and left with a broken arm both times, Fredrick is bad luck for me, I now have a "bionic arm" ha ha lots of metal in me.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by DROPPEDIT2WCE
Saturday is $35 test and tune but it is open longer and there are only serious people there like Davidv who is a quite a jokester but also serious racer. NO minivans or chrysler sebrings lining up like Fridays.

I have been to Fredrick twice in my life (for ice hockey) and left with a broken arm both times, Fredrick is bad luck for me, I now have a "bionic arm" ha ha lots of metal in me.

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I'm not sure I want to pay 35 bucks for it. It was only 15 at Cecil.

Maybe next week. I want to get some good pictures of my car. I didn't realize how much I depended on my GF having a good camera for all kinda stuff....
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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thats Cecil's saturday price bro you will get alot more runs

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by DROPPEDIT2WCE
thats Cecil's saturday price bro
Oh.

I like their wed price better
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Optamix
I think some of us are already planning on going to do a photoshoot tomorrow night.

What about Saturday at the drag strip near Fredrick?(Mason Dixon Dragway?)

Do they do open track on saturday?
Saturday is bracket racing at Mason Dixon.
Sunday is bracket racing at Cecil County.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Hey Tim, it was nice to meet you. It was great to see other Z's there this time. I don't think the track was prepped at all, I had some crappy passes and only was able to get 4 runs in (including 2 aborted ones).


The name is Phil, let me know the next time you're heading there. We should swap cars for a pass and see what happpens!

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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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phil i know how you feel i couldnt hook either ill just go back again and try to get her to grab thinking about some dr's though they might help a little bit.

tim it was nice meeting you as well let me know next time u make the drive if im not working ill meet you there
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by chefrey
phil i know how you feel i couldnt hook either ill just go back again and try to get her to grab thinking about some dr's though they might help a little bit.

tim it was nice meeting you as well let me know next time u make the drive if im not working ill meet you there
Nice to meet you as well, Jeff. I couldn't believe how many cars showed up to a Weds night race. You need some more sidewall on those tires, DR's should help to put out some nice times with your setup.

I was disappointed with my times so I think I'll go again sometime soon.
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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It was nice to meet you guys too, I had a blast and can't wait to go back.

This is my best run slip

60' 2.171
330 5.933
1/8 9.028
MPH 80.00
1000 11.646
1/4 13.845
MPH 103.11
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Old Apr 17, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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whats up with capitol raceway? anyone trying to hit that place up? a lot of my friends go there, but ive never been! i really want to try and run my Z!
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DROPPEDIT2WCE
anyone interested in running Friday? 'Bert want to make the road trip up? or anyone else for that matter. The weather is amazing a nice group would help get some Z vs Z action.

as always my work can serve as a meeting place for everyone and the police can't say squat about it. PM if interested
Id love to but dont have my car as you may or may not know. 2 hours worth of driving and not running is no good

OP-seeing the 2.1 60ft time and 9/0 1/8 mile, I can offer you advice that Ive told many. The shifting needs work speed wise, specifically the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. You have the ability to run very high 8.8, easy 8.9 1/8 miles with a 2.1 60ft. If you dont there is only one explanation for it Seat time will help you improve, 13's first time out is nothing to be ashamed about.
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