NASA VIR Feb 17-19

[white_2kgt]

Matt arent they sectioning off a section for the instructors... and going to try the asignment thing at VIR?

Thats such crap. What if you are a racer and 1/2 your crew is HPDEing, makes no sense to segerate people according to a 'class'

[.RJ]

Chad - add steve smith (white ITR) to the list - Test/Tune (fri) / HPDE 3 - Open Trailer as well.

[white_2kgt]

Chad - add steve smith (white ITR) to the list - Test/Tune (fri) / HPDE 3 - Open Trailer as well.

done,

Ok I just went though the thread and got this, please correct. Whoever gets there first, secure paddock space for the below drivers and trailers.

Andy - HPDE1?
LorenaBeana - HPDE1

Pete - Working Friday/Driving Sat/Sun - HPDE2 - Trailer

Dave - HPDE3
Chad - CompSchool/HPD3 - Big Ass Trailer
Chris Perera - HPDE3? - Trailer
Maengelito - HPDE3
steve smith (white ITR) / HPDE 3 (fri-sun) - Open Trailer

.RJ - CompSchool/HPDE4 - Trailer
John - HPDE4 - Trailer

Evan - Racing

Chris - flagging captain
Jewels - Working
Rex - Working
Jeff Morrison (TurboOmni08) - Working?
Matt (Dragon) - Working Grid
Kaan - Working Tech
Jay (theguywiththeSi) - flagging capt'n
Alison - Working
JohnC - Working

Brian Ripley - Watching?
BLAIR - Watching?

[Evan]

Chad - add steve smith (white ITR) to the list - Test/Tune (fri) / HPDE 3 - Open Trailer as well.

should we add all the honduh tek monkeys too? :roll:

[Evan]

nix me, i've never been down.

what do yo u mean you've never been down?

for this event. i was a no from the start... i have never done the feb vir event due to all the horror stories

This is IMO without a doubt the worst event of the year (and not just because I wrecked a car at this event). If it wasnt a points race I wouldnt be there. I guess I just dont get all the hoopla over it, there are plenty of other VIR events for the same $ with better weather and more tracktime

[white_2kgt]

nix me, i've never been down.

what do yo u mean you've never been down?

for this event. i was a no from the start... i have never done the feb vir event due to all the horror stories

This is IMO without a doubt the worst event of the year (and not just because I wrecked a car at this event). If it wasnt a points race I wouldnt be there. I guess I just dont get all the hoopla over it, there are plenty of other VIR events for the same $ with better weather and more tracktime

I think it is one of the better weekends. In the summer it rains, always. Hotter than hell. This weekend is more of a payoff. We have busted our asses working on cars all winter and finally get to reap the rewards of our hardwork. Not to metion about 2 months off to fix all the crap we break because of the shortcuts we took to get it ready hock: :lol:

[CaptainHenreh]

Julie's brother is taking the flagger training, his name is Jason, and he's NTIman on the forums here, and as of tonight an official MMer.

[Nick325is]

I will be working grid.


Nick

[John]

OK, I ask again, anybody have floor space? I have a sleeping bag and could use a little help here... I've spent a shitload of money the past week (buying a truck, trailer, and consumables for the Z) and could use any inroad into saving some cash instead of reserving a room myself.

[Dave]

I agree with Chad. If I had to wait another 2 months without getting a CFCP fix, I'd probably have a mild case of the shakes by the end of Feb. :-).
Evan, I've also got an old O2 sensor, hit me up if you need it (Pete helped me seal up the O2 sensor ports on the 240, so unless you really need it, go ahead and do that.
As for travelling down, since I can't get a straight answer on what time I'm getting off, I will call you when I am ready. Since you may be stopping on the way down at Nick's house, I could just as easily intercept you there if I don't get off in time. If that doesn't work, I'll just strap a maglite or something to the PS headrest :-p

[BLAIR]

yep. im going to spectate with some freinds .. between you guy and the drift event going on.. i guess ill be back and forth a lot

got a hotel for sat night in danville at the innkeeper

[Jewels]

As for travelling down, since I can't get a straight answer on what time I'm getting off, I will call you when I am ready. Since you may be stopping on the way down at Nick's house, I could just as easily intercept you there if I don't get off in time. If that doesn't work, I'll just strap a maglite or something to the PS headrest :-p

Sounds good. I was just giving you a hard time. Just keep us posted.

[Chris]

OK, I ask again, anybody have floor space? I have a sleeping bag and could use a little help here... I've spent a shitload of money the past week (buying a truck, trailer, and consumables for the Z) and could use any inroad into saving some cash instead of reserving a room myself.

John, I'm sure someone will have floor space. I'll be in a worker room, and there is usually space. Just find me or one of us and we'll help you out.


Oh and if you're working (esp. flagging like me) bring every piece of clothing you own. I worked this event a couple years ago and was never so cold in my life. I literally didn't warm up until I was back at JMU Sunday night 6+ hrs later... I've got a huge bag of clothes, and it will join me at the flagging station!!

[white_2kgt]

Updated again, remember, if you arrive first, reserve space for the below drivers.

Andy - HPDE1?
LorenaBeana - HPDE1

Pete - Working Friday/Driving Sat/Sun - HPDE2 - Trailer

Dave - HPDE3
Chad - CompSchool/HPD3 - Big Ass Trailer
Chris Perera - HPDE3? - Trailer
Maengelito - HPDE3
steve smith (white ITR) / HPDE 3 (fri-sun) - Open Trailer

.RJ - CompSchool/HPDE4 - Trailer
John - HPDE4 - Trailer

Evan - Racing

Chris - flagging captain
Jewels - Working
Rex - Working
Jeff Morrison (TurboOmni08) - Working?
Matt (Dragon) - Working Grid
Kaan - Working Tech
Jay (theguywiththeSi) - flagging capt'n
Alison - Working
JohnC - Working
Jason (NTIman) - Working Flagging Course
Nick325is - Grid

Brian Ripley - Watching?
BLAIR - Watching?

[Evan]

Evan, I've also got an old O2 sensor, hit me up if you need it (Pete helped me seal up the O2 sensor ports on the 240, so unless you really need it, go ahead and do that.

thanks Pete and Dave, but I got one from RJ this evening. I am using it to plug the o2 sensor hole so now that you mention it, how did you guys plug the o2 sensor hole? I havent been able to find any short bolts in that size and pitch.

[.RJ]

Chad - add steve smith (white ITR) to the list - Test/Tune (fri) / HPDE 3 - Open Trailer as well.

should we add all the honduh tek monkeys too? :roll:

Nope, steve's he only one I think is cool enough to hang out with all weekend

BTW, if I were not getting my comp license this weekend I wouldnt be there - I still havent had an 'off season' yet, and after VIR i'm parking the car in the garage, throwing a cover on it and I'm not going to look at it for 2 months.

[.RJ]

We dont need to reserve space for parking for workers, right?

[Mike]

We dont need to reserve space for parking for workers, right?

correct. a worker taking a good paddock space (with the group) is a waste.

[Dave]

Mike (mpg9999) from VTCC also said he'd be down at VIR to spectate.

[WRXRacer111]

thanks Pete and Dave, but I got one from RJ this evening. I am using it to plug the o2 sensor hole so now that you mention it, how did you guys plug the o2 sensor hole? I havent been able to find any short bolts in that size and pitch.

Try oil drain plugs. Advance Auto near me carries a bunch of different diameters and pitches. Get the assorted pack of washers and that will probably have a washer to fit as well. They're pretty cheap. As a more permanent/more ghetto fix, I got a metal plumbing plug that was *almost the same size* as the O2 sensor port... stuck that in, gooped it with muffler-repair glue (kinda like paste, squeeze it out of tube, let it sit for a couple hours, then fire it up. cures with heat if I recall correctly)