(local) Import vs Domestic race
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
hope you're ready to race your street car against some race car imports! 
seems like the hondas don't want to compete in the event but want to show up with their race cars to show they can keep up with domestic street cars anyways. MAybe the event should be changed to "domestic street cars vs import street cars". Oh wait, we all already have that event at MIR every year!
seems like the hondas don't want to compete in the event but want to show up with their race cars to show they can keep up with domestic street cars anyways. MAybe the event should be changed to "domestic street cars vs import street cars". Oh wait, we all already have that event at MIR every year!
Next you guys are going to tell me I can't leave off the trans brake!!!
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
If, by across, you mean from DC to Hampton Roads:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
NEX Quarters K
Arlington, VA
Total 200 miles.
Or, by across, you mean from Hampton Roads to say, Johnson City, NC:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
Stop In Food Stores
Charlottesville, NC
= 175 miles
to
Johnson City, NC
270 miles.
Easily done using the available public E85 stations....
Here's the list:
http://www.e85refueling.com/location...cd77e75d912859
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
NEX Quarters K
Arlington, VA
Total 200 miles.
Or, by across, you mean from Hampton Roads to say, Johnson City, NC:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
Stop In Food Stores
Charlottesville, NC
= 175 miles
to
Johnson City, NC
270 miles.
Easily done using the available public E85 stations....
Here's the list:http://www.e85refueling.com/location...cd77e75d912859
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From: Virginia Beach
Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
talked with everyone who i mentioned earlier.
none are intrested on radials.
but we may come like shawn said just to race, and hopefully get lined up with a few of these random new guy shit talkers in this thread..... as well as the regular posters.
count the times or not.
none are intrested on radials.
but we may come like shawn said just to race, and hopefully get lined up with a few of these random new guy shit talkers in this thread..... as well as the regular posters.
count the times or not.
lol
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
The "fairness" of nitrous was questioned by one of the import guys earlier (in the same connotation as meth) by the statment "what if I caught you on the street without it."
I'm not trying to argue that e-85 shouldn't be allowed... I just think adding an "exotic" fuel should open it up for ALL fuels....
Look dude... I'm trying to help the import guys out on this one by saying it should be opened up to whatever fuel.....
Just as an FYI, incase this makes a difference to you, I don't run race gas in the main tank... I never have, nor do I need to... I've described the stand alone system a couple of times in this thread.
I'm not trying to argue that e-85 shouldn't be allowed... I just think adding an "exotic" fuel should open it up for ALL fuels....
Look dude... I'm trying to help the import guys out on this one by saying it should be opened up to whatever fuel.....
Just as an FYI, incase this makes a difference to you, I don't run race gas in the main tank... I never have, nor do I need to... I've described the stand alone system a couple of times in this thread.
But I will say my car runs a DOT legal tire and a DOT legal fuel, I drive it several times a week around town, to friends houses, whatever, with great street manners. Honestly the only thing that makes me drive it as rarely as I do is the fear of constant harassment from the cops (bright red loud import = 100% pull over rate when in view of a cop car). I feel it's 100% a street car. If it fits the rules that are set for the event, fine, I'll probably try to make it. If not, oh well. But I'm not going to be a crybaby like the honda guys and ask for handouts. If I'm allowed to use my bias plys then anyone should be able to run em, but keep it the same type. There is a difference between a full slick and a DOT bias ply. Full slicks can stay at home for all I care. I just can't downgrade to radials because I feel it increases my risk of breakage too much to be worth it. If it's a problem, no big deal, car stays at home and I'll sit in the stands and watch.
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From: Williamsburg
Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
If, by across, you mean from DC to Hampton Roads:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
NEX Quarters K
Arlington, VA
Total 200 miles.
Or, by across, you mean from Hampton Roads to say, Johnson City, NC:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
Stop In Food Stores
Charlottesville, NC
= 175 miles
to
Johnson City, NC
270 miles.
Easily done using the available public E85 stations.... Here's the list:
http://www.e85refueling.com/location...cd77e75d912859
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
NEX Quarters K
Arlington, VA
Total 200 miles.
Or, by across, you mean from Hampton Roads to say, Johnson City, NC:
NAS Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
to
Stop In Food Stores
Charlottesville, NC
= 175 miles
to
Johnson City, NC
270 miles.
Easily done using the available public E85 stations....
Here's the list:http://www.e85refueling.com/location...cd77e75d912859
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From: Fredericksburg
Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
I guess it's a matter of what is considered "fair". Some of us like you and me think setting a set of rules to govern all is a TRULY fair race, while others think that fair is tweaking the rules based on car and chassis type to make the racing close so that people who chose less optimal platforms can still compete regardless of poor platform choice.
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
yeah I understand what you run, and I agree with you. I was just making my point about the E85. I could care less what fuel goes in anyone's motor. If they drive it on the street on 116 then I envy their wallets but won't complain.
But I will say my car runs a DOT legal tire and a DOT legal fuel, I drive it several times a week around town, to friends houses, whatever, with great street manners. Honestly the only thing that makes me drive it as rarely as I do is the fear of constant harassment from the cops (bright red loud import = 100% pull over rate when in view of a cop car). I feel it's 100% a street car. If it fits the rules that are set for the event, fine, I'll probably try to make it. If not, oh well. But I'm not going to be a crybaby like the honda guys and ask for handouts. If I'm allowed to use my bias plys then anyone should be able to run em, but keep it the same type. There is a difference between a full slick and a DOT bias ply. Full slicks can stay at home for all I care. I just can't downgrade to radials because I feel it increases my risk of breakage too much to be worth it. If it's a problem, no big deal, car stays at home and I'll sit in the stands and watch.
But I will say my car runs a DOT legal tire and a DOT legal fuel, I drive it several times a week around town, to friends houses, whatever, with great street manners. Honestly the only thing that makes me drive it as rarely as I do is the fear of constant harassment from the cops (bright red loud import = 100% pull over rate when in view of a cop car). I feel it's 100% a street car. If it fits the rules that are set for the event, fine, I'll probably try to make it. If not, oh well. But I'm not going to be a crybaby like the honda guys and ask for handouts. If I'm allowed to use my bias plys then anyone should be able to run em, but keep it the same type. There is a difference between a full slick and a DOT bias ply. Full slicks can stay at home for all I care. I just can't downgrade to radials because I feel it increases my risk of breakage too much to be worth it. If it's a problem, no big deal, car stays at home and I'll sit in the stands and watch.
I'm with ya there too... Mine is (when it's not apart) driven 3-4 days a week to work, out to eat, etc... It's more radical than many would like to drive that frequently, but I don't get harassed in it and enjoy having it on the street...
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
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Re: (local) Import vs Domestic race
If you had an E85 car, you wouldn't let yourself get low enough not to make it down to Oceana to fill up.
But whatever... This thread is getting silly... I'll be out there racing Mustangs if I have to, damn-it! I think Ramey should bring his slicks regardless... I think I might pee on myself watching a Civic run an 8.XX!!!
