Newbie here....
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Newbie here....
Hello everyone! It's been a while since I attended an event (invited by Erik back in the day). Which is embarrassing as I live 3 minutes away from Duck Stadium. I was there half of the day Sunday to spectate.
My car is finally back on the road. It's not exactly setup for an auto-x, but I definitely hope to embarrass myself at the July event.
Here are a few images from back in the day when a few of my fellow club members and myself came and got paddled by most of you. We had a blast!
http://100mphclub.com/photos/thumbnails ... m=2&page=1
My car is finally back on the road. It's not exactly setup for an auto-x, but I definitely hope to embarrass myself at the July event.
Here are a few images from back in the day when a few of my fellow club members and myself came and got paddled by most of you. We had a blast!
http://100mphclub.com/photos/thumbnails ... m=2&page=1
Paul Brown
94 Mustang GT
94 Mustang GT
Welcome
Howdy,
I just now saw your post. Always nice to have another Mustang guy around. I've autocrossed four of them over a period of time. First was a '67 GT that I got thoroughly embarrassed in. Only autocrossed it once, and that was years ago. Then I owned a '66 GT350 for a long time and I autocrossed it a lot. I had an '89 5.0LX that went pretty well. Now I have an '04 Mach 1 and I like it as well as any car I've ever had. Your '94 can go plenty fast. I'd be happy to talk with you about it if you ever want to.
Bud
I just now saw your post. Always nice to have another Mustang guy around. I've autocrossed four of them over a period of time. First was a '67 GT that I got thoroughly embarrassed in. Only autocrossed it once, and that was years ago. Then I owned a '66 GT350 for a long time and I autocrossed it a lot. I had an '89 5.0LX that went pretty well. Now I have an '04 Mach 1 and I like it as well as any car I've ever had. Your '94 can go plenty fast. I'd be happy to talk with you about it if you ever want to.
Bud
Be sure to remember there are other classes to relearn in before stepping into the ESP warzone. If you are still running street tires I would suggest looks back at STX if your car is legal for the class.gcomfx wrote:ESP?
Still not 100% if I'll be in the Mustang or the Focus. The Focus might actually run better through the cones. Hopefully before the year is out I can try both.
The guys in HS are moving pretty good too but I am sure they would welcome another Focus.
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Auto-X vs drags
Paul,
Yup, that was my orange Mach 1 you saw. I started out in drag racing too, and it still has a certain appeal to me. However, once I started autocrossing I learned how much more important the driver is to how fast you go. You have to have a good car with good tires too, but the driver is certainly over 50% of the mix. It makes things so much more interesting. Glad to have you come out.
Bud
Yup, that was my orange Mach 1 you saw. I started out in drag racing too, and it still has a certain appeal to me. However, once I started autocrossing I learned how much more important the driver is to how fast you go. You have to have a good car with good tires too, but the driver is certainly over 50% of the mix. It makes things so much more interesting. Glad to have you come out.
Bud
That's why I can't get enough of Pro Solo. It has the best of both.
I'll drive halfway across the country (and would have this weekend if it weren't for school) for a Pro, but I actually have to think about going to a Tour only a few hours away.
I'll drive halfway across the country (and would have this weekend if it weren't for school) for a Pro, but I actually have to think about going to a Tour only a few hours away.
Korry
1996 Camaro Z28 - 96 ESP
Simple and crude, but effective. The car too.
1996 Camaro Z28 - 96 ESP
Simple and crude, but effective. The car too.
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Re: Welcome
Hey Paul! if you havnt already,,, take Bud up on his offer! He is one of the "fast" guys and can help you greatly..budweeks wrote:Howdy,
I just now saw your post. Always nice to have another Mustang guy around. I've autocrossed four of them over a period of time. First was a '67 GT that I got thoroughly embarrassed in. Only autocrossed it once, and that was years ago. Then I owned a '66 GT350 for a long time and I autocrossed it a lot. I had an '89 5.0LX that went pretty well. Now I have an '04 Mach 1 and I like it as well as any car I've ever had. Your '94 can go plenty fast. I'd be happy to talk with you about it if you ever want to.
Bud
Chris Conant
1988 BMW///M3
D Force Wheels
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Bimmerworld
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not good in 2009
1988 BMW///M3
D Force Wheels
Import Specialist
AST USA premium dampers
Bimmerworld
3rd place 2008 Solo Nationals
not good in 2009
I had a blast guys! I really need to calm down a bit on the course. It was like my first trip to the drag strip all over again. Butterflies and all.
I've got SOOO much to learn it's not even funny. Well, maybe it is a little. I had fun, and my passengers had a blast. I'm a little embarrassed about the three DNFs. I had no idea my 2nd run was a DNF until today looking at the results. I knew I missed a gate on the following pass. Then I tried a little too hard and spun the next one. (not used to the backend coming around on a FWD car.)
I rode along in the Blue SVT Focus, I don't recall if it was Nick or Forrest on the results page. That was an amazing ride. I was trying hard to watch every thing he did.... I forgot where my arm was. That was me with my arm out the window. SORRY!
I've got SOOO much to learn it's not even funny. Well, maybe it is a little. I had fun, and my passengers had a blast. I'm a little embarrassed about the three DNFs. I had no idea my 2nd run was a DNF until today looking at the results. I knew I missed a gate on the following pass. Then I tried a little too hard and spun the next one. (not used to the backend coming around on a FWD car.)
I rode along in the Blue SVT Focus, I don't recall if it was Nick or Forrest on the results page. That was an amazing ride. I was trying hard to watch every thing he did.... I forgot where my arm was. That was me with my arm out the window. SORRY!
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Paul Brown
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I was very impressed with everyone I met at the event. Bud and I were able to talk for a while. The guys from my club had a terrific time.
We learned if we wanted to ride along with each other, AND get better pics we should split our selves up a little in the group.
This is one of my favorite pics posted so far.
http://100mphclub.com/community/album_p ... ic_id=1946
Bobby was a little hot in the last big corner.
Look at my body roll.
We learned if we wanted to ride along with each other, AND get better pics we should split our selves up a little in the group.
This is one of my favorite pics posted so far.
http://100mphclub.com/community/album_p ... ic_id=1946
Bobby was a little hot in the last big corner.
Look at my body roll.
Paul Brown
94 Mustang GT
94 Mustang GT
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