Greg Weld's 65 Mustang fastback track car

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Richio1

Greg, great hanging out with you and Ron on Friday and you again on Sunday.

In addition to all the really killer cars it was cool seeing some of the drags on Fri. Watching a Tesla Type S run 13.1 was interesting. I ended up talking with him on Sunday for a bit. He said his boss will be bringing out his P85D model that puts out 690 hp and does 0-60 in 3.1 sec. to see what it will run. That is just crazy awesome.

I also talked with the guy in the brown car that you were chasing (Adam I think). He came up looking for you as you drove off in the Lotus. Really nice guy.

Looking forward to next time.

Was a great weekend!

Adam is a good guy and a pretty darn good driver! Funny - We'd bought the Pacquiao fight in May when we were all at Thunderhill...so had the TV all set up under the awning of the Toter.. and here comes Adam and his buddy... and they ask if they can join us... next thing you know we have like 16 people in a semi circle watching "the fight" (went to a fight, and a show broke out).... He's got a good sense of humor. I like chasing him and he enjoys being pushed a bit.

He'll then come over and ask about his line - because he can tell I'm faster thru a section - and wants to learn from what we've just done. I tell him where I'm hitting a mark or staying wide or turning in etc. Doesn't mean I'm doing it right - but it's just faster or whatever. Most guys have WAY too much ego to come and talk about this stuff. Heard one guy comment - "yeah I need more horsepower". Uh.... well.... maybe you should try driving that little black Miata cause he's way faster than you and is running a stock motor. LOL

[fleet]

Ron S. aka Doc Speed...

As important as suspension tuning is for racers, do you also include in your book(s) the importance of 'cheeseball therapy' after a hard weekend of racing?

[Panteracer]

Greg I agree that following someone that is close
to you can really help your line
When I first started tracking in my old 65 mustang (Chet's car)
I ran with a supercharged Nsx at Thunderhill... we ran 7 sessions
and I would lead one time then him the next... we both figured
out where we were slow and fast... by the end of the day we
picked up over 6 seconds in lap times, went thru three tanks of gas
and my tires and brakes were gone...

Still remember all the fun we had

Bob

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Panteracer

Greg I agree that following someone that is close
to you can really help your line
When I first started tracking in my old 65 mustang (Chet's car)
I ran with a supercharged Nsx at Thunderhill... we ran 7 sessions
and I would lead one time then him the next... we both figured
out where we were slow and fast... by the end of the day we
picked up over 6 seconds in lap times, went thru three tanks of gas
and my tires and brakes were gone...

Still remember all the fun we had

Bob

Love that!!

I really don't want to run by myself - it's so boring... I actually think I make way more mistakes - and typically I'm running slower!

I love to see a car half track away (really it's probably 3 or 4 turns) and try to see how quickly (if possible) to close the gap. In order to do that I have to hit all my marks -- be smooth - make no mistakes - and get into the throttle earlier and harder.... that's when I'm having the most fun.

I actually want to be a "student" of the game... learning from the mistakes - trying to remember the better lines... what worked and what didn't... and play like I'm racing. Could I get the guy up the inside because the next line I need to be inside -- or should I take him on the outside to set up the next turn... even if I don't actually make the move.

I've learned to never take a point by until I'M ready.... and I trust that he's going to point me by and then not pinch me off! I have to see body english - that the guy is checking his mirrors and knows I'm there... and that he's capable of running off line to let me by. I don't mind buying parts and paying Ron Sutton - but that $30,000 fix for the wrecked Lotus (Alex was driving) is just wasting money.

[DBasher]

Greg you had mentioned that you rerouted your fuel line out of the driveline tunnel...I imagine you did the rear brake line as well? I've ordered new fuel line and plan on some of those rubber one hole clamps to fasten the line. Care to share/show where/how yours is ran?



I guess I could show up at your shed and take pictures but it seems easier to have you do it.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DBasher

Greg you had mentioned that you rerouted your fuel line out of the driveline tunnel...I imagine you did the rear brake line as well? I've ordered new fuel line and plan on some of those rubber one hole clamps to fasten the line. Care to share/show where/how yours is ran?



I guess I could show up at your shed and take pictures but it seems easier to have you do it.

I think I ran it thru the cockpit and hooked it up to my coolsuit.....

[DBasher]

So you're saying I need a coolsuit?

[BMR Sales]

I thought Greg was so Cool that Ice came to chill with him!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DBasher

So you're saying I need a coolsuit?

I'm saying just run your fuel line where you can - usually along the inside frame rail.... staying away from things that heat - and things that whirl around and might come apart and cut your fuel or brake lines.

Make sure you plumb in a way to filter it...and if you do that... you need a way to shut the fuel off (tank side) so you can occasionally clean the fuel filter.

The clamps you described sound like Adel clamps... or what I call "cushion" clamps... stainless steel or aluminum with a plastic/rubber lining. Like this....

http://www.amazon.com/Ancor-403752-E...s=adell+clamps

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by BMR Sales

I thought Greg was so Cool that Ice came to chill with him!

I run a water line thru my cool shirt to make ice -- then I transfer it to the beer cooler.