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Originally Posted by Stielow
I changed the following:
• Fixed the ABS to have no faults with my new axle
• Changed the blower and added appox 50 HP
• Filled the fuel tank so I would not fuel starve out of Pahrump turn 2
• Fixed the clutch to allow faster shifts
• Fixed the transmission to allow better 2 - 3 shifts (Faster)
• Retuned the shocks
• Swapped brakes to Stop-Tech to re-balance the brakes
• Ran a lot of practice laps
For a 3600 lbs Hot Rod Power Tour car that idles at 700 RPM it goes OK. 
With some more laps on that track in my car I'm sure I could go 1:43 but getting down to a 1:42 in Red Devil I don't think is possible. It is just physics. Also I’m sure Danny with a little practice could go down to a sub 1:40 lap. This was his first time on Spring Mountain.
There were a lot of great cars and drivers at this years’ event! Danny did a great job and had a great car he deserved to win. It was so close this year that one change in position would have giving me or Danny the clear win. Danny clearly beat me in the AutoX and the road course. I beat him in Style and Speed Stop.
Another way to make people "happy" is for someone in the "Pro-Touring" industy to sponsor a overall winner with a "Pro-Touring" car. So follow the One Lap of America format a little and break out the final awards to single out groups of cars.
Winner for Pro-Touring (Pre-1991)
Winner Truck / SUV
Winner 5th Gen Camaro
Winner Uber Perfrmance (Z06s, GTRs, GT2, etc.....)
Winner Tunner
Etc.....
Then "we" in the Pro-Touring community could have our champion. Instead of DSE sponsoring a road rally that everyone dislikes (or maybe just me) have them sponsor the Pro-Touring award. Have Lingenfelter sponsor the 5th Gen award…. Just an idea.
I love this event and don't want a lot of rules layered on just to make a small group happy. I think FM3 and Optima has done a great job putting on an event that is gaining in status and popularity. Next year will be even wilder, I can’t wait!
Stielow |
I'd actually like to see you bring a 5th Gen ZL1 next year. Would the times be marginally better, or a lot better?