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Vegas69 · #**261** 05-09-2014, 06:53 PM

It's like Phil Jackson coaching little league.

It would be interesting to see Ron set up a super low budget car and compete against the cream of the crop around here. Focus on getting as close to 100% out of the car and driver.

Track Junky · #**262** 05-09-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

It's like Phil Jackson coaching little league.

It would be interesting to see Ron set up a super low budget car and compete against the cream of the crop around here. Focus on getting as close to 100% out of the car and driver.

That's pretty much what he did with Greg. Doesn't get much more low budget than his Mustang. Last I heard Hobaugh did a 2:06 at T-Hill with cyclone on slicks. Greg's at 2:08

**GregWeld** · #**263** 05-09-2014, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

It's like Phil Jackson coaching little league.

You crack me up and your comment is spot on!!

I thought about this A LOT -- that I would be completely wasting his time...

I was afraid he <Ron> was going to turn my low budget track time <sitting on my ass after driving a bit> into a full on race team weekend! But he settled right into just having a good time - with great info and management tossed in for good measure. The great management and info was subtle - useful - helpful - brilliant and it turned our weekend into the best track driving weekend in the UNIVERSE... (thanks again AL!)

Vegas69 · #**264** 05-09-2014, 08:31 PM

I bet Ron is enjoying it just as much. I can imagine that helping a pro driver with a set up race car is a game of fractions and a lack of appreciation. No pressure to win, huge gains, and a fun spirit has to be a breath of fresh air.

Damn True · #**265** 05-09-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Sutton

I have a great racing buddy ... that was a terror on track and could win from the back ... say one time, "You know it's funny. We spend all practice day running the "perfect line" ... then come race day ... when they throw the green linen ... we drive everywhere on the track but the perfect line ... to pass cars. Only the leader can run the perfect line the whole race ... and then only if they're not under attack."

This is one of many reasons I prefer flatter running suspension set-ups. Because in racing, if you're passing cars, you gotta go where they're not.

Particularly true in endurance racing given the tremendous disparities in speeds between the faster and slower classes.

Damn True · #**266** 05-09-2014, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DBasher

Sieg I hear ya on the good times at the track, Bonneville has been my "track time" for quite awhile. I'm new at this turning and braking thing (obviously) and have had a blast at the local auto-x, SEMA and the USCA Laguna event a few months ago, all good people!

Greg I appreciate the offer and will take you up on it! Nows the time to start thinking about that LS motor you've always wanted!!

Dan

Bonneville huh? We need to talk.

DBasher · #**267** 05-09-2014, 11:39 PM

Damn, it's not what you think....more of a father son thing with my dad. We set some personal goals and have had a blast. I used to tell people we've got the fastest Studebaker powered Studebaker.....in Seattle!

As long as you're prepared its one of the best places on earth. Imagine hearing a top fuel motor run WOT for 5 miles.....ya, it's cool!

Dan

Damn True · #**268** 05-10-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DBasher

Damn, it's not what you think....more of a father son thing with my dad. We set some personal goals and have had a blast. I used to tell people we've got the fastest Studebaker powered Studebaker.....in Seattle!

As long as you're prepared its one of the best places on earth. Imagine hearing a top fuel motor run WOT for 5 miles.....ya, it's cool!

Dan

It's a bucket list item for me. I've no aspiration to the big meet, but the "regular dude" meets where you can run a street car intrest me.

Vince@Meanstreets · #**269** 05-10-2014, 01:29 AM

nothing like salt in your crack!

**Sieg** · #**270** 05-10-2014, 06:43 AM

Ron - Here's the last session, first 15 minutes was short shifting to avoid being flagged so I was attempting to stay on the throttle a little longer, brake a little deeper, and utilize more track when traffic allowed. 2:18-2:20's were the results. The last few laps were a little more aggressive......then the battery died. I'm certain those laps were in the 2:06-2:07 range.