He's still active. Consults for VT sports car as well. He ref'd some of my hockey games when I was a wee lad. He makes an interesting rally, with devious traps.
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Dec. 31, 2009 2:23 p.m. sachilles HalfDork
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Dec. 31, 2009 3:54 p.m. ignorant PowerDork
I saw buffum drive an old Libra racing Tib at Maine Forest in 2004 or 2005 I believe. It was a good time.
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Jan. 1, 2010 6:29 a.m. ddavidv UltraDork
A must-read biography of John Buffum. Find a copy.
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Jan. 2, 2010 12:37 a.m. friedgreencorrado Dork
Two things-I didn't realize that Grimshaw had written a book..and I didn't realize he'd passed on. I think I'll find a copy of that when I get a few dollars stashed away. The story from somebody that rode in the right seat with him for awhile ought to be fantastic!
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Jan. 2, 2010 10:31 p.m. CLynn85 New Reader
Here's a perspective from someone who's almost in the same boat.
I love motorsports but always looking for something different. Had some fun doing rallyx's and volunteering at stage rallies, but thought TSD could be fun. I have a good friend who's pretty good with math, doesn't get car sick, and always goes along with my shenanigans, so we decided to try the Catoctin Monte last labor day in Frederick, MD. We did terribly, but still had fun and learned a lot. In november we did the PBX rally in NJ, and had a ton of fun, podium finish in Novice and 18/60-some overall. We're hooked for the time being and are definitely going to try and do a few more. I prefer ones that are unpaved, as it adds more of a challenge and makes things a bit more interesting. Fun roads and good scenery are a must, this is likely why I haven't been tempted to do any of the events in the Norfolk area yet....
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Jan. 2, 2010 10:48 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
My wife and I did the Coker Tire Challenge a few months ago, a TSD rally held in Chattanooga, and had fun. It had been several year since we did a TSD.
Yes, the speeds were kinda slow, but this one was aimed at prewar machines. As a result, the scenery at the rest stops was stunning--lots of cool cars driven by some neat people. We made some new friends and spent the weekend watching '32 Fords, '31 Plymouths and the like cross the mountains. We slummed in the Porsche--possibly the only car in the event with a/c.
As others have said, the biggest thing is not getting lost, upset or pissed off. Just drive your own rally. At least twice we caught the car in front of us and altered our pace, figuring we were the ones who were off. Both times, they were off and we paid for it. So what, we had fun.
Our rally equipment: clipboard, pens and highlighters, stopwatch and a drugstore digital watch. That was it.
Some pics and details: http://cokertirechallenge.com/
And yes, we'll hopefully do it again this year.
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Jan. 2, 2010 10:50 p.m. NGTD HalfDork
ddavidv wrote:
A must-read biography of John Buffum. Find a copy.
If you want a copy call Libra Racing (J. Buffum's shop). That is how I got mine. He even signed it for me!
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Jan. 3, 2010 7:58 a.m. ignorant PowerDork
So what do you do if you have a speedo, and therefore odometer, that is off....?
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Jan. 3, 2010 9:45 a.m. NGTD HalfDork
ignorant wrote:
Most TSD's include an odo check section. You go over that and figure out a correction factor to get you back to where you want to be.So what do you do if you have a speedo, and therefore odometer, that is off....?
You then either enter the correction factor into your Rally Computer (if you are really serious) or you use it with your calculator to correct all the mileages.
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Jan. 4, 2010 4:57 p.m. ignorant PowerDork
NGTD wrote:
ignorant wrote:
Most TSD's include an odo check section. You go over that and figure out a correction factor to get you back to where you want to be.So what do you do if you have a speedo, and therefore odometer, that is off....?
You then either enter the correction factor into your Rally Computer (if you are really serious) or you use it with your calculator to correct all the mileages.
thank you.
