"citizennick" (citizennick)
01/31/2015 at 23:28 • Filed to: None
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"citizennick" (citizennick)
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I was offered a ride today for the upcoming season. I know it's mainly a "good ol fun" type of racing, and it's cheap, but other than that I know nothing. When he was explaining what goes on during the typical weekend it sounded a lot like a 24 hours of lemons race, so that got me pretty excited. So share your experiences if you have any!
Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast
> citizennick
02/01/2015 at 00:09 |
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Haven't done it, regret not doing it.
Trunk Impaired 318
> citizennick
02/01/2015 at 01:57 |
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I drove one on the track once, a family friend has a couple and we both know the track president of Watkins Glen so I got to sneak on with one of the guys older Vees. It was an absolute hoot to drive but depending on what your experience level is it could be pretty daunting. Ive spent A LOT of time on Watkins Glen so I generally had an idea of how the car would react at certain points but if I didnt I could easily see myself getting into a world of trouble.
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citizennick
> Trunk Impaired 318
02/01/2015 at 02:14 |
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The only open-wheel experience I have was a couple Skip Barber schools that were over 10 years ago, so I'll definitely be pretty green in the car. I would much rather be racing a car around the track, but it's hard to pass this up. It's fairly affordable and guys just love having fun out there!
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Trunk Impaired 318
> citizennick
02/01/2015 at 02:23 |
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You should be fine, you'll be surprised how much will come back to you. I basically went from autocrossing a 318ti and occasionally tracking a 325ci to the Vee and really had no issues, as long as you understand how and why the car is doing things and how to handle them, you'll end up with a smile on your face!
ITA Hondaboy
> citizennick
02/01/2015 at 09:08 |
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As a regular at SCCA races, I can you with certainty that FV races are usually great to watch. The spec nature of the class means the cars are packed right together. However, be mindful that it is not a very quick class. The engine, brakes and suspension are directly from a Better, which I can say was not known for its dynamic abilities. If you are interested in racing in the SCCA, I'd be glad to share some of my time in the club with you.
2BWise
> citizennick
02/01/2015 at 12:57 |
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I started racing in a Formula Vee. They're great little fun. Consider it the Miata of the formula car world. Great way to learn how to race because they are all close to equal (at least on the regional/national levels) so it takes a lot of work to overtake and keep the spot. Also very forgiving so you get away with big mistake and can catch it. Expenses are reasonable and parts are ready to source. I find most events more relaxing than a Lemons event because there is more down time to watch everyone else. Especially since you don't have to buy the car I say do it! You'll have tons of fun.
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citizennick
> ITA Hondaboy
02/01/2015 at 15:16 |
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yeah I was at the shop checking out the cars, definitely not much to them. But every where I read I hear it's just a fun series to drive in. It's Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing. I haven't done anything with SCCA besides autocross. Nice thing about RMVR is the relatively short travel to races.
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citizennick
> 2BWise
02/01/2015 at 15:18 |
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you explained it very well, thank you!
Roundbadge
> ITA Hondaboy
02/03/2015 at 18:39 |
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Hey!
Unrelated to your comment, just wanted to let you know I received your Secret Senna package. Thanks very much!
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ITA Hondaboy
> Roundbadge
02/03/2015 at 21:37 |
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Great, I was starting to have some doubt. I saw that it arrived a couple days ago., but you never know with USPS sometimes.