Greg Weld's 65 Mustang fastback track car - Page 89 - Lateral-g Forums

SSLance · #**881** 08-12-2014, 01:44 PM

Just as a comparison, this is how USCA does it. First off, there are 3 run groups to chose from, novice, advanced and expert...you choose your group and state your case and they decide if you chose correctly.

Then each group goes out and runs one session each. As you are lining up in grid to start the next session, they line you up based on your last session's fastest lap time. Basically putting the faster of the run groups cars up front and the slower of the groups cars towards the rear.

This way one you are on the track the faster cars can take off and run with like kind cars while the slower cars don't hold anyone up.

It worked BRILLIANTLY...

Paying for track time only to be held up by slower cars lap after lap after lap SUCKS...been there, done that. I can count on one hand the number of times I had to wait out a couple of corners behind a slower car for a point by section in a full 5 session day and I think the only time I pointed anyone by me was when I was working on trying some different things that weren't really working well for me and I didn't want to hold anyone else up while trying them.

I found that we'd be lining up with cars that we could run with and have a blast every time out...SO much better than some of the SCCA and NASA track days I've been too.

**GregWeld** · #**882** 08-12-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I think Charley should borrow Mayhem and shut the both of you down.

Really?? I'm pretty sure he owns it.

That's the fun part about track days - and also the challenge. Everybody is running some different weight car - different power - different tire sizes / brands - rear end gears - trannys. It's not like racing with a sanctioning body and rules. Thus it's not really even worth talking about what times someone else did -- or what you're doing. It's just FUN.

I.E., I'd take the Lotus and after the first corner it would be "see ya"... and it's a whopping 252 horse power. Put Stielow in a stock Miata and I probably couldn't stay with him. LOL

**syborg tt** · #**883** 08-12-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

I think Charley should borrow Mayhem and shut the both of you down.

or just buy a new Z28

Vince@Meanstreets · #**884** 08-12-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

Really?? I'm pretty sure he owns it.

i knew that

358Mustang · #**885** 08-13-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

You're just sorry you sold me the car... and you know you want it back. LOL

This car is bad ass folks.... it sounds good - it looks good... and it works fine. I love it or I wouldn't be trying to make it just a little better. I've honestly owned several cars that I drove around the block and sold for a loss (Charley knows our common friend that would verify I've done that and not even gone a full block!)

You can drool all you want to.....

Hey I saw this guy at Mini Nats....

**Flash68** · #**886** 08-13-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 358Mustang

Hey I saw this guy at Mini Nats....

Not sure if I met you, but I am guessing I dig your car based on your username.

**GregWeld** · #**887** 08-13-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 358Mustang

Hey I saw this guy at Mini Nats....

Yes you did! And the Lotus too!

**GregWeld** · #**888** 08-13-2014, 09:12 PM

Hey Charley!! You're friends told me to say HI!

358Mustang · #**889** 08-14-2014, 04:46 AM

My dad kept bringing up your yellow car, he was like man did you see that thing run? It sounded great!! He has been in the club since like the 4th mini nats... SO he has been around this stuff for a while...

I see a green sticker on your car though, so that would probly explain why I never saw you. I was also in green group so we probably never got bunched together.

**GregWeld** · #**890** 08-14-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 358Mustang

My dad kept bringing up your yellow car, he was like man did you see that thing run? It sounded great!! He has been in the club since like the 4th mini nats... SO he has been around this stuff for a while...

I see a green sticker on your car though, so that would probly explain why I never saw you. I was also in green group so we probably never got bunched together.

I spent the night in Watsonville or near there -- at the Garlic Farm.... LOL

We'll all be at the October Thunderhill event with any luck. Would love to meet you and your Dad.