TEXAZC6 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Couldn't figure out why I didn't get much feedback about the AUTOX event this Sunday at Firebird until I realized that it was in the wrong section. Anyone else running Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1EvilC5 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Couldn't figure out why I didn't get much feedback about the AUTOX event this Sunday at Firebird until I realized that it was in the wrong section. Anyone else running Sunday? I will be out of town until Sunday evening. Have fun if you do go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I would go with you, but my vette is in the shop at Joe's. Hopefully all the new bushing's he is installing will help it turn better this fall....Be sure to post here how you did, and how big your smile is.... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundevil82 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 i would go but car is at azps having work done. I dont get it back until monday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I have another committment already charged to my schedule, otherwise, I would love to come out. Soon though. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZC6 Posted August 14, 2006 Author Share Posted August 14, 2006 I would go with you, but my vette is in the shop at Joe's. Hopefully all the new bushing's he is installing will help it turn better this fall....Be sure to post here how you did, and how big your smile is.... :DFour competitive runs:45.49343.12841.85840.953They had time so I did four additional runs48.597 (First run with TC off, spun it)40.00740.03338.837I was being way easy on the breaks coming into the sharp bends, better times came with more aggressive braking. The one run with TC off gave me fair notice that this thing is a BEAST. The computer did a pretty good job of keeping everything straight. I could probably get more speed and quick acceleration times out of corners without it but with street tires, it is very difficult to manage.On a lighter note, I'm a rookie and my best time was within 3 seconds of the C5 Z06's that were there and 4.5 from the one C6 Z06. All in all, it was a blast but will be even more fun with some more seat time and cooler temps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVETTYA Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks for sharing. I'll bet it was a blast. I'd love to get my car on a track but I'm a little gun shy. I know I'd love it, and with my addictive personality it wouldn't take long before I had my life's savings invested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZC6 Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks for sharing. I'll bet it was a blast. I'd love to get my car on a track but I'm a little gun shy. I know I'd love it, and with my addictive personality it wouldn't take long before I had my life's savings invested in it. It was a great time, I'm still trying to get the grin off my face. :D Although I'm sure it could get quite expensive, it all depends on you. The SCCA membership is only 80 bucks and each event is in the 20-25 dollar range. Some of the folks out there had dedicated race tires which according to the other vette guys there were about 1800 for the rubber and of course you need another set of wheels. Good thing about solo II is that you only race against cars in your class so the Z06 guys with race tires are in a different class than I was since there is no way I could compete on stock run flats.If you want to come out, I'd certainly recommend waiting until the fall, 5-6 hours on hot asphalt didn't make for the best Sunday morning but it was fun nonetheless. BTW, it doesn't cost anything to just come out and watch, maybe shoot for the next event to wet you appetite, lol. Here is the club's website: http://www.azsolo2.com/You do not have to be an SCCA member to run, it just costs less per event if you are.Here are some pics:And a few more: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Where's the pics of the spin??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 I can't wait for the fall to go again.... great pics, thanks for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZC6 Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Where's the pics of the spin??? I was a little busy at the time. The pics were from the competition only, I didn't spin it until the "Fun Runs" after the official competition was over. Anyway, permit me the artistic license and you'll get the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I found one spy photo of the spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Pretty cool, I have done this back in Illinois, what a blast. Great pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXAZC6 Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 I found one spy photo of the spin. That was towards the beginning, by the time it came around there were hundreds of shamrock shaped clouds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 If you squint your eyes my tire smoke looks better then yours..... :D I knew I should have blurred it some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XLR8TNC5 Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 WOW< just seeing your pics and hearing your story wets my appetite to get out there and try this for myself. Soon! I am hoping tohave some free time on my hands around April next year (Ill be done with school!) and then I plan to play for a year or two before going for my MBA. lol. Take it easy and thanks so much for sharing this experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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