Barber Race

[seckerich]

So when are you guys going to find a better rain setup than jack stands????

[JeffYoung]

The car wasn't on jack stands! It was sitting in the paddock on all four wheels in the rain just like it should be!

To race that 85 inch wheelbase, 195 wheel torque beeyatch in the rain, I'd need:

1. windshield wipers that work;

2. defrost that works;

3. rain tires;

4. a driver with balls.

Missing all four.

I ran two laps in qual in the rain. MORE than enough for me.

[Parrish57]

So when are you guys going to find a better rain setup than jack stands????
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If I could put Rick's rain setup under my car in place of the jack stands I would. He was steamin' fast in the rain. Until then I'll leave my car on the jacks with the Barber approved plywood under them until it's dry!!!

[Hotshoe]

If I could put Rick's rain setup under my car in place of the jack stands I would. He was steamin' fast in the rain.
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Steve,

... I am running the suspension that is legal for T2 and it was just right for the rain. Throw into the mix a brand new set of Hoosier rain tires and unhook the front sway bar and WOW. That BMW Z3 was hooked up. Yoda even made me laugh when he said "I gave up when I saw you using the concrete curbs".

... To bad it only lasted seven laps .............

[ewaugh]

We had radio silence for the pace and first lap. The radio never stopped from the time Sue asked for calls until about tem to fifteen minutes after all you guys were in the pits. I had a four off and continued call that I never did get in...

Man I wish I was out there with you.

[Parrish57]

What fun is it if you never stirr the pot a little. :026:
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Attention SEDIV racers: I'm preparing a run of about 100 "I beat Steve Eckerich" T shirts. They will be black with purple and white lettering. Anyone who wants one (except Jeff Young, I hate his guts) should send a sase and a check for $57 to me. ( Beating Steve E. is not cheap!). Sorry Steve but when you make it to the top there is only one way to go! ( p.s. Do you think you can install a Motec in my car?)

Stevel

[JeffYoung]

Steve E. did the Motec on my brakes! Beaucoups horseypowers.

One day, I will own an "I beat the Steves" t-shirt.

[seckerich]

Attention SEDIV racers: I'm preparing a run of about 100 "I beat Steve Eckerich" T shirts. They will be black with purple and white lettering. Anyone who wants one (except Jeff Young, I hate his guts) should send a sase and a check for $57 to me. ( Beating Steve E. is not cheap!). Sorry Steve but when you make it to the top there is only one way to go! ( p.s. Do you think you can install a Motec in my car?)

Stevel
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Vicki had to call me at work to look at this post. After she got off the floor from laughing she said to order her 2. I think we could do better with a Lucas system in your car.

[NutDriverRighty]

I was thinking something more along the lines of "I p!$$ed-off Steve Eckerich!!". After the Barber race, we should be able to get a volume discount on them! (just kidding, Steve)

Scott Franklin
www.NutDriver.org

[pballance]

You know, I know only have met a few of you and have personally watched you race only once but I feel like I know you guys. I can't wait to get out and race with you.

Mr. Parrish, I about fell out of the chair laughing so hard about the t-shirts. Sorry I didn't get to shake your hand since you were gone when I talked with Jeff.

I ran two laps in qual in the rain. MORE than enough for me.
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I wondered what happend to you on Saturday. I figured you for an easy race winner, I mean that British car is ready made for the rain. It feels like HOME to the car. The Lucas electrics will work better with the reduced resistance, the brakes will work better since they will be properly cooled by the water on the track, and the driver will not be inundated by the burning oil fumes since the windows will be down and everyone knows what happens to oil smoke in the rain. :026: :026: :026:

It was good to meet you guys and I look forward to seeing you all again. (see, even newcomer can stir the pot a little and put me down for one of the t-shirts)

[Parrish57]

Boy... If the orders keep rolling in I might just have to remove tounge from cheek and actually go into the Tshirt printing business!

You know, the Japanese stole a lot of British design when the made the Z, SU carbs, Styling ques, Etc.. But the one thing they didn't touch with a 39 and a half foot pole was the Lucas electronics.

Paul... I wish I'd had a chance to shake your hand as well. I can't wait to see that beautiful Z join the heated vortex of side by side racing. Maybe the Bama region will invite us back to Barber next year! (I FINALLY made it back on topic!).

[JeffYoung]

While it was Steve's inspiration, I had to have my own t-shirt crafted. If you guys want one, I now have a stash of "I moved over for Ricky Thompson" shirts in a beautiful silver and orange color scheme.

[charrbq]

Jeff, I meant to get down and chit-chat with you at Barber. You were just a few cars down from me, but the few times I walked by, you had a confused look on your face and were staring at your car in disbelief. I was by myself, so I was busier than the little boy looking for his gum on the hen house floor. I don't think I've ever changed tires and suspension set ups so many times as that weekend.

If you make it to the ARRC, give us a hollar. We'll be on the skid pad cooking Jambalaya on Thursday night and Gumbo on Friday. Come early as we tend to feed a bunch of people...particularly when the Appalachian tire bunch comes down!

[JeffYoung]

chris, I will do that......

If it was SAturday, I was just puzzled by the weather and whether I should risk running in it. The car ran fine this weekend actually, didn't have to do anything but put gas in it.

I am going to the ARRC if I don't do the VIR 13 hr, and will take you up on the Jambalaya offer..thanks on that man.

[charrbq]

I warn you, the bench racing usually gets hotter than the Tabasco. Many brain cells tend to be destroyed during the event, too.

[DavidM]

Jeff, I meant to get down and chit-chat with you at Barber. You were just a few cars down from me, but the few times I walked by, you had a confused look on your face and were staring at your car in disbelief. I was by myself, so I was busier than the little boy looking for his gum on the hen house floor. I don't think I've ever changed tires and suspension set ups so many times as that weekend.

If you make it to the ARRC, give us a hollar. We'll be on the skid pad cooking Jambalaya on Thursday night and Gumbo on Friday. Come early as we tend to feed a bunch of people...particularly when the Appalachian tire bunch comes down!
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Does that mean the chef is allowed back this year after his motorcycle "incident" last year? Tasty food indeed..

David

[chuck baader]

I really think the "T" shirts should read..."I moved over for Rickey-Bobby in Alabama". Should sell hundreds Chuck (then again, we all did on Saturday )

[JeffYoung]

Rickey Bobby, I must kiss you! (not you Rick!).

Rick hauled butt on Saturday. Like Mike VS said, when I saw him hopping the curbs in the kink on the backstraight I knew no one would catch him. Amazing drive.

[jrvisual]

Chris,

I just notice your from BR. Did you ever make it out to Baton Rouge Raceway to watch the dirt stockers race on a Friday night.

I grew up in LaPlace and then went to LSU. Tried to make it out to BRR as often as possible. Almost scared my now wife away, it was a little to redneck for her (OK a lot to redneck for her). I had a blast eating dirt the drinking stands.

Jeff Roussel

[charrbq]

Does that mean the chef is allowed back this year after his motorcycle "incident" last year? Tasty food indeed..

David
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When questioned about it, the Chef promised he was going to be there whether his wife allowed him or not (sudden growth of a set), but he was self banned from the operation of any wheeled vehicle and not allowed to travel to turn 5 unescorted by an adult...or child.

Chris,

I just notice your from BR. Did you ever make it out to Baton Rouge Raceway to watch the dirt stockers race on a Friday night.

I grew up in LaPlace and then went to LSU. Tried to make it out to BRR as often as possible. Almost scared my now wife away, it was a little to redneck for her (OK a lot to redneck for her). I had a blast eating dirt the drinking stands.

Jeff Roussel
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Haven't been out there in quite a while. Used to do tire business with all the gravel haulin' rednecks out there, but changed jobs several years ago. It was a helluva lot of fun, but you sure did get dirty! Learned never to sit down low in the stands near turn one, and to always put my palm over my beer during a race! The few times I was sober at the end of a race, there were usually some good fights in the pits to watch. Last one I saw involved several crazy crew guys and a 24" monkey wrench. No one was seriously hurt, but the possee was called. Apparently, this was the training ground for new IRL competitors.