The ECTAs first event in Wilmington, OH is in April and if I can get some maintaince done on the car, I'd like to hit the standing mile. One more thing to check off the bucket list.
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Jan. 17, 2012 10:19 p.m. BoostedBrandon HalfDork
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Jan. 17, 2012 10:29 p.m. grafmiata Dork
If I manage to get my car running and broken-in, I will be there.
Sounds like a nice birthday present to myself!!!
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Jan. 17, 2012 10:31 p.m. thunderzy Reader
What is it?
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Jan. 17, 2012 10:40 p.m. BoostedBrandon HalfDork
Standing mile land speed racing. A large airfield formerly used by DHL. Lots of really stout cars going very fast.
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Jan. 17, 2012 11:27 p.m. JFX001 SuperDork
I will try to make it...cool that we have one here in Ohio.
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Jan. 18, 2012 5:22 a.m. thunderzy Reader
BoostedBrandon wrote:
Standing mile land speed racing. A large airfield formerly used by DHL. Lots of really stout cars going very fast.
Wow! Sounds awesome!!
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Jan. 18, 2012 5:42 a.m. CarKid1989 Dork
more details? can i bring a bike?
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Jan. 18, 2012 6:25 a.m. Pat Reader
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Jan. 18, 2012 6:40 a.m. Maroon92 SuperDork
I need to get a rulebook, a set of leathers, and finish my bike. I'm attempting to be there... April is getting closer and closer.
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Jan. 18, 2012 8:38 a.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork
I'll be doing it a few times this summer... not sure if April is on the cards yet, though.
I don't think the first shakedown event of the car should be "LET'S SEE WHAT SHE'LL DOOOOO!!!!!"
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Jan. 18, 2012 10:56 a.m. 4cylndrfury SuperDork
I plan to attend, not race, but attend...sooooo looking forward to the events!
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Jan. 18, 2012 12:38 p.m. wheels777 Dork
Not sure if we are going to go to this one. First event will be limited to 150 entrants. They want to shake the bugs out of the process.
Our new car is underway. We want to do runs in Ohio before we head to Loring. The old Stude will be brought back out at a later date with a small inch power plant.
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Jan. 18, 2012 1:15 p.m. patgizz SuperDork
not april but it is something i do plan to do this year, especially knowing i do not have to put in a roll bar to hit the speed i assume i would hit.
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Jan. 18, 2012 1:26 p.m. aussiesmg SuperDork
Hmmm, break in the challenge car
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Jan. 18, 2012 2:13 p.m. patgizz SuperDork
aussiesmg wrote:
Hmmm, break the challenge car
fixed :)
i want to take the impala. i know it jumps to 120 pretty quickly.
what happens if you go over the speed you're allowed to run per the rules? do they kick you out and say never come back, or do they say don't do that until you come back with more safety gear?
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Jan. 18, 2012 7:41 p.m. BoostedBrandon HalfDork
In reply to patgizz:
I think its the later. From what I've gathered from HRM you're limited to 135 without a cage. Maybe its less, iunno.
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Jan. 20, 2012 11:36 a.m. Knurled Dork
I'd like to try it with my VW. See if it runs out of gear or power first.
If it runs out of gear, then I'll take it to Nelson Ledges and run around the whole damn course without leaving 5th gear.
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Jan. 20, 2012 11:42 a.m. EvanB SuperDork
I'm sure I could hit the 130mph top speed of my motorcycle, it's got the power to do it but that's where the gearing runs out.
Maybe I'll see what the Miata can do with the new engine.
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Jan. 20, 2012 2:48 p.m. Cotton Dork
I'll be there on my bike, 05 k1200s w/ some mods, if I can get in. I didn't know the first event would be limited in entrants, so I guess I better go ahead and try to sign up. I'm hoping for 165 or so.
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April 19, 2012 1:19 p.m. 4cylndrfury UltimaDork
April 28-29th is right around the corner... Who's going to be there? Im going to try to make it. Anyone want to do a GRM meetup?
(I know there were more threads on ECTA racing at Wilmington Oh this summer, but couldnt find em...)
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April 19, 2012 1:23 p.m. JFX001 UltraDork
I will try to be there Sunday, have to coach a soccer game Saturday.
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April 19, 2012 1:27 p.m. bravenrace UberDork
What kind of equipment do you need to run a car that's under the 150 mark? Helmet, fire extinguisher, ???
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April 19, 2012 2:08 p.m. aussiesmg PowerDork
Mitty weekend, really.
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April 19, 2012 2:13 p.m. 92CelicaHalfTrac MegaDork
I would like to be there, but i don't think i'll have a car ready to rock.
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April 19, 2012 2:16 p.m. 4cylndrfury UltimaDork
aussiesmg wrote:
Mitty weekend, really.
Doh...so it is...
92CelicaHalfTrac wrote:
I would like to be there, but i don't think i'll have a car ready to rock.
So come watch with the rest of us!
