Track Days - 2014
10-07-2014, 04:07 PM
#781
Originally Posted by blueosprey90' timestamp='1412697109' post='23359896
Explicate on the yellow dune buggy (I'm glad you could keep in front) and the crumpled #91 pleeze. 
Wheelen series I think. Generally set up with giant stagger to turn one way but this one was set up for both directions. Lots of neat suspension on the car. Still it seemed really fast going straight, and hesitant in the corners. Nice big V* sound though!
10-10-2014, 04:48 AM
#783
10-10-2014, 04:53 AM
#784
So how do you know when it's time for a new clutch?
At Watkins Glen - every lap the clutch consistently slipped when shifting to 4th leaving the toe of the boot - at the top of the hill next to the flag station (I bet the station worker was amused). I haven't felt it slip anywhere else on the track of the street - but it's in the back of my mind that it might be time.
Of course you say - I should have just shifted easier in that spot, but I didn't. Focus was always on the track, the traffic, and the upcoming right hander, so lap after lap I blew that shift. Guess I need more practice
So how do you know when the time has come for a new one?
At Watkins Glen - every lap the clutch consistently slipped when shifting to 4th leaving the toe of the boot - at the top of the hill next to the flag station (I bet the station worker was amused). I haven't felt it slip anywhere else on the track of the street - but it's in the back of my mind that it might be time.
Of course you say - I should have just shifted easier in that spot, but I didn't. Focus was always on the track, the traffic, and the upcoming right hander, so lap after lap I blew that shift. Guess I need more practice
So how do you know when the time has come for a new one?
10-10-2014, 05:37 AM
#786
So how do you know when it's time for a new clutch?
At Watkins Glen - every lap the clutch consistently slipped when shifting to 4th leaving the toe of the boot - at the top of the hill next to the flag station (I bet the station worker was amused). I haven't felt it slip anywhere else on the track of the street - but it's in the back of my mind that it might be time.
Of course you say - I should have just shifted easier in that spot, but I didn't. Focus was always on the track, the traffic, and the upcoming right hander, so lap after lap I blew that shift. Guess I need more practice
So how do you know when the time has come for a new one?
At Watkins Glen - every lap the clutch consistently slipped when shifting to 4th leaving the toe of the boot - at the top of the hill next to the flag station (I bet the station worker was amused). I haven't felt it slip anywhere else on the track of the street - but it's in the back of my mind that it might be time.
Of course you say - I should have just shifted easier in that spot, but I didn't. Focus was always on the track, the traffic, and the upcoming right hander, so lap after lap I blew that shift. Guess I need more practice
So how do you know when the time has come for a new one?
10-10-2014, 05:46 AM
#787
Former Moderator
Paul - im also thinking that the culprit in this case may be the clutch delay valve on the AP2's. I've found it to interfere on occasion. Especially at Thompson up shifting to 3rd coming out of Turn 4.
10-10-2014, 06:20 AM
#788
Former Moderator
Skippy School to start offering track days for $400 - let you drive your own car
http://skipbarber.com/skip-barber-track-days/
This is big news. Wonder how it impacts or will impact all clubs and private operators.
2.5 hours of track time is in line with what most groups offer too.
http://skipbarber.com/skip-barber-track-days/
This is big news. Wonder how it impacts or will impact all clubs and private operators.
2.5 hours of track time is in line with what most groups offer too.
10-10-2014, 08:08 AM
#789
I`ll take care of this at the same time.
Skippy School to start offering track days for $400 - let you drive your own car
http://skipbarber.com/skip-barber-track-days/
This is big news. Wonder how it impacts or will impact all clubs and private operators.
2.5 hours of track time is in line with what most groups offer too.
http://skipbarber.com/skip-barber-track-days/
This is big news. Wonder how it impacts or will impact all clubs and private operators.
2.5 hours of track time is in line with what most groups offer too.
10-10-2014, 08:19 AM
#790
Former Moderator
They seem to be running it only during their winter race events for now. Probably want to gauge interest before starting to offer it nation wide. May only be offered at Sebring, Road Atlanta, NOLA Motorsports Park and Laguna Seca for now.