ECR Toy Run - 12/10/11

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11-08-2011, 12:19 PM
Nails

And brake fluid.

BTW Speed's post reminds me that their Lemons car won at this track and I believe made a 2:09 so don't think that a momentum car can't haul ass there.
11-08-2011, 01:22 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nails

I don't think there was a group 5 but there may be one this year due to volume. I was in 3 last year. You can make good straight speed if you exit the corners fast.

Yeah I think you're right I just seem to remember 1/2 was together and maybe 3 was separate and 4 was separate.
11-08-2011, 04:42 PM
black roadster

I'm hoping to get a ride or have someone ride with me. I followed a fellow DFWMiata forum member who shall remain nameless (ken o) and didn't learn much. He never touched the brakes! I need braking zones man! Seriously though, I guess I had a tough time learning the line with lead and follow. Especially if you get farther back in the line.
11-08-2011, 05:26 PM
ken o

You drive a car that can out handle my blotted pig. You don't need brakes, you need balls.
11-08-2011, 06:59 PM
SirHustlerEsq

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

You drive a car that can out handle my blotted pig. You don't need brakes, you need balls.

lol @ thinking a Miata on 225 Nittos can hang with a 275 Hoosier'd E46.
11-08-2011, 08:18 PM
ken o

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr brg

lol @ thinking a Miata on 225 Nittos can hang with a 275 Hoosier'd E46.

I don't run Hoosier outside NASA. Those are just for you.
11-08-2011, 08:47 PM
OZMDD

Seems like that M3 would be hard to haul down to cornering speeds with all that weight, no matter how fat the tires. I don't have that kind of HP, but I'm 1000 lbs less on 255's. My times at MSR seem to suggest that the NC ought to be pretty fast if I'd learn to drive it smoothly. I hope ECR is as much fun as the 1.3 was.
11-08-2011, 08:54 PM
Davidss

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

I hope ECR is as much fun as the 1.3 was.

It isn't.
11-08-2011, 08:59 PM
Nails

You haven't ridden with Ken on track have you? His brakes are very good and he doesn't use them a millisecond longer than needed. My helmet felt like a bowling ball riding with him at Cresson.
11-08-2011, 09:04 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZMDD

I hope ECR is as much fun as the 1.3 was.

It's one step about drag racing, oval tracks, and autox
11-08-2011, 09:05 PM
Nails

1.3 is fun but I like the 3.1 best so far. I haven't been to TWS. ECR at 2.5 and two elevation dips is fun too. Seems to me the longer the track and the more varied the turns and elevation the more fun it is. Probably why Nurburgring is like Mecca. ECR gets a bad rap for gravel/rocks when you go off and poor surface smoothness.
11-08-2011, 10:12 PM
MiataMike

I'm thinking motorcycle for the toy run will be more fun... But then again I would like to test out my new tune and intercooler on my car as well.....decisions decisions...
11-08-2011, 10:14 PM
MiataMike

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

You drive a car that can out handle my blotted pig. You don't need brakes, you need balls.

Nearly fell off the chair... :claps:
11-09-2011, 12:56 AM
Nails

Yeah that was funny as hell. Mike you can do both. They are separate days. I'll help cover costs as a co-driver, car or bike.
11-09-2011, 06:30 AM
ken o

I would love to try a bike but I fear it would not end well.
11-09-2011, 08:42 AM
altiain

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

I would love to try a bike but I fear it would not end well.

Why am I reminded of Jeremy Clarkson's introduction during their first Ariel Atom test whe I read this? :wink:
11-09-2011, 02:32 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

I would love to try a bike but I fear it would not end well.

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/att...-check-oil.jpg
11-10-2011, 07:50 AM
SirHustlerEsq

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

I would love to try a bike but I fear it would not end well.

I support anything that gets you out of that "lord helmet". It doesn't bother me to get beaten every weekend, it bothers me to lose to that helmet of yours.
11-10-2011, 08:11 AM
ken o

The helmet is the source of the speed.
11-10-2011, 08:34 AM
jrj512

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

The helmet is the source of the speed.

POS Racing just uses flatulence.
11-10-2011, 07:20 PM
bnordin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidss

It isn't.

+1
11-14-2011, 02:27 PM
miataspeedracer

Will they cap the event at a certain headcount?
Will they publish a final list of accepted drivers?
Helmets required?
$50 payable in cash on Dec. 10?

Should I bring cheese?
11-14-2011, 03:37 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

Will they cap the event at a certain headcount?
Will they publish a final list of accepted drivers?
Helmets required?
$50 payable in cash on Dec. 10?

Should I bring cheese?

Preregister cut off and if you show up and other didn't they will let you in.
Publish i doubt.
yes.
yes.

Cheddar.
11-16-2011, 11:00 PM
wingnut2u

I am bringing 2 Porsches and the Miata, should be a good time
11-17-2011, 06:57 PM
johnwag

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

You drive a car that can out handle my blotted pig. You don't need brakes, you need balls.......and 350whp

fixed.
11-17-2011, 10:54 PM
SirHustlerEsq

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwag

fixed.

http://cache.blippitt.com/wp-content...el-Jackson.gif
11-17-2011, 10:58 PM
ken o

Tubro Miatas make 350whp?
11-17-2011, 11:05 PM
goofygrin

Quote:

Originally Posted by altiain

Why am I reminded of Jeremy Clarkson's introduction during their first Ariel Atom test whe I read this? :wink:

Dunno, but I see keno on a bike like this:
http://i.imgur.com/EE72B.jpg
11-19-2011, 06:51 PM
jeff_man

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken o

Tubro Miatas make 350whp?

That's the power level of most turbo miatas running around on mt.net

As the story goes there is a certain person local but only when there are vetts that need to be shown what a real car is and there is no nasa class restrictions.
12-05-2011, 03:20 PM
miataspeedracer

Has ANYONE received a response or confirmation from Maggie that your entry form was received and accepted?
12-05-2011, 03:23 PM
Flyin96M

No and I was going to post something about that as well but you beat me to it. I'm not really wanting to get up early and drive all the way out there just to find out I'm not in or in a group I don't really want to be in.
12-05-2011, 03:23 PM
CosmosMpower

Quote:

Originally Posted by miataspeedracer

Has ANYONE received a response or confirmation from Maggie that your entry form was received and accepted?

Yes but I emailed the form to her to begin with.
12-05-2011, 03:53 PM
jrj512

I got a response, too.
12-05-2011, 04:59 PM
miataspeedracer

Hmm. I sent in the form 3 weeks ago, emailed her last week, and sent another email today. Guess I'll need to call tomorrow.
12-05-2011, 05:23 PM
Nails

I emailed also and got a reply a week later.
12-05-2011, 05:42 PM
bnordin

I sent in the app weeks ago but no response.
12-05-2011, 08:32 PM
cone-cerned

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrj512

I got a response, too.

+1
12-05-2011, 10:13 PM
altiain

I'm out. Decided to go to MSR Saturday instead.
12-06-2011, 10:40 AM
miataspeedracer

Spoke to Maggie this morning. Sounds like she's been hit or miss on getting back to people. Got the impression from her that all applications have been accepted, though. So I'll be there with cash and toys in hand...
12-06-2011, 01:42 PM
SirHustlerEsq

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff_man

That's the power level of most turbo miatas running around on mt.net

As the story goes there is a certain person local but only when there are vetts that need to be shown what a real car is and there is no nasa class restrictions.

I need about 245whp to keep up with the vettes. 210whp (2400lb car) for TTB is pretty futile.

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