Atco Raceway 11/16 [Archive] - GRRRR8.net

GeorgeInNePa

11-10-2008, 02:33 PM

Looks good for me, long term weather says highs in the low 50s and partly cloudy.

http://www.atcorace.com/artman2/publish/08AtcoSchedule/index.php

Nov 16th, 2008 (Sun) 10:00 AM
Test & Tune Open To All Cars (No Junior Dragsters)

I won't have DRs this time, but I will have good street tires.

Panther 2

11-10-2008, 05:43 PM

I'll have a jack an street tires with me, so you can try my Drs.

GeorgeInNePa

11-10-2008, 06:09 PM

I'll have a jack an street tires with me, so you can try my Drs.

Seriously?

Damn, that's very kind!

Lunch is on me. (and a beer or two afterward, if you'd like)

Mike P

11-11-2008, 12:43 AM

Hey, I want a beer or 3! :)

And I want to run at Atco!!! Sh!t.....

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GeorgeInNePa

11-11-2008, 01:48 AM

Rt 80 East, Mike, we'll be waiting.

;)

Panther 2

11-11-2008, 05:06 AM

Sounds like a plan .

Mike P

11-11-2008, 09:12 AM

As much as I'd love to come out to Jersey (I was born in Clifton, NJ), and my dad's side of the family is from North Jersey. I think I'm going to make the 2 hour trip this Saturday down to Milan, MI for "Milan take 2" this Sat 11/15. Instead of the 11 hour trip to NJ.

Trust me I would love to make it out there. And eventually when we go visit family out in Jersey, I'll definitely get together with you east coast Penn & NJ G8 people. But until then, get some great times at ATCO! :)

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wreckwriter

11-11-2008, 09:14 AM

Sure wish I could get in a few runs at Atco in Fall temps.....

Panther 2

11-11-2008, 01:29 PM

Our fall temps are worse than your winter temps, my inlaws live in Palm Beach. G8s should run some decent numbers.That PA car should be 12s all day.

Featherburner

11-11-2008, 02:26 PM

I think I'll be there. I'd like to get a base line before I do my mods. I'm going to get it on the dyno on Saturday. I will look for you guys.

knee_dragger

11-12-2008, 04:05 PM

What does it cost to run at Atco now? Haven't been there in a couple years since running the Gixxer there.

Panther 2

11-12-2008, 07:23 PM

$20 , bring your helmet or rent one.

knee_dragger

11-12-2008, 07:57 PM

Cool, says it starts at 9am. You know how long it runs? Like to see if I can get enough runs to compare my VMS & HP Tuners tuned ECUs.

GeorgeInNePa

11-13-2008, 08:43 PM

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/eastern-members/1018051-heads-up-atco-nov-16-a.html

Sunday November 16, 2008
OPEN TEST & TUNE FOR
ALL STREET CARS, RACE CARS & MOTORCYCLES
NO TEST & TUNE if the NO TIME NATIONALS RAINS OUT SAT NOV 15

GeorgeInNePa

11-13-2008, 08:59 PM

Does not look good.

:(

http://icons-pe.wxug.com/i/c/a/rain.gif Saturday
Showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail (http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=08004&hourly=1&yday=319&weekday=Saturday)

Panther 2

11-14-2008, 04:16 AM

:cheers:The no time nationals are running Sat. because of a past rainout, who knows with the East Coast weather. If there is no rain Sat. and they run there will be good rubber on the track for Sun. ,also good air= good ets

GeorgeInNePa

11-14-2008, 08:35 AM

We'll know for certain tomorrow, but right now Weather Underground is saying 100% chance of rain for Saturday.

[whine]

wreckwriter

11-14-2008, 08:40 AM

That sucks. I was looking forward to seeing you post a 12.

GRRRR8

11-14-2008, 09:03 AM

He would be in the 12s if the car was RED! LOL

GeorgeInNePa

11-14-2008, 09:16 AM

That sucks. I was looking forward to seeing you post a 12.

Me too.

Oh well, there are Test and Tunes during the week also.

He would be in the 12s if the car was RED! LOL

Oh snap!

My Toyota is red, does that count?

GRRRR8

11-14-2008, 09:29 AM

Should be good enough as long as you have a pic with you. LOL

GeorgeInNePa

11-15-2008, 06:01 PM

I assume that they got rained out today.

I'm thinking about Island Dragway on Sunday, just to see if I can get a 12 on street tires. I see no reason why I couldn't, but the little slip of paper will make me feel better.

I'm sure after all the rain there will be zero grip...

Mike P

11-15-2008, 06:22 PM

Good luck for the 12's!

GeorgeInNePa

11-28-2008, 11:35 AM

On the way to Atco, finally!

Should be there in less than 3 hours.

Wish me 12s!

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 11:43 AM

Good luck George!!! Just think RED! lol

Featherburner

11-28-2008, 01:49 PM

George, like I said in my PM, I can't make it today but good luck to you and Panther 2. I hope to catch up with the 2 of you some other time.

wreckwriter

11-28-2008, 01:58 PM

I predict 12.7

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 02:01 PM

I predict 12.7

Whats the temps at Atco today Tom?

wreckwriter

11-28-2008, 02:05 PM

Gotta be cold.

Looks like 46 right now.

Featherburner

11-28-2008, 02:07 PM

I predict 12.7Tom, this is Atco we're talking about. 12.7 anywhere else is a 12.5 here, if he hooks.:bleh:
I think Panther 2 might lend him his drag radials if they have time.

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 02:07 PM

If he uses Panthers DRs, I will go with a 12.58 due to all his drag racing experience, no DRs, man, cold track 12.70ish should be about right. I am calling him in a few minutes.

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 02:12 PM

I just talked to him. 47 degrees and he is almost there. Stay tuned......

wreckwriter

11-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Tom, this is Atco we're talking about. 12.7 anywhere else is a 12.5 here, if he hooks.:bleh:
I think Panther 2 might lend him his drag radials if they have time.

Yea, must be nice to have a downhill drag strip :)

I need to ask Panther how he gets his wheel and jack to the track.

wreckwriter

11-28-2008, 02:14 PM

I just talked to him. 47 degrees and he is almost there. Stay tuned......

Weather thing said mostly cloudy. Hope it stays dry.

Mike P

11-28-2008, 03:05 PM

I hope he hits the 12's, except I'll still be in the 13's. Sh!t :(

I would need to head south to a track....

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GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 03:09 PM

I hope he hits the 12's, except I'll still be in the 13's. Sh!t :(

I would need to head south to a track....

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Come on down! If a track isnt open we can just keep racing each other! lol

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 04:18 PM

Weather thing said mostly cloudy. Hope it stays dry.

Just talked to him. I wont spoil this for him, but he ran in the 12s WITHOUT DRs! Now he has made a pass with them. WOW! He will post as soon as he gets home.

wreckwriter

11-28-2008, 04:22 PM

Cool. I knew was good for 12s on street tires. That last time was just a bad day. Congrats George! Guess I'm moving down the list another spot :)

Panther 2

11-28-2008, 07:40 PM

Awsome run! It's his to post. All I'll tell you is he has a 2-3 hr drive home and his face is going to be sore from grinn'in Lol

GRRRR8

11-28-2008, 07:42 PM

Awsome run! It's his to post. All I'll tell you is he has a 2-3 hr drive home and his face is going to be sore from grinn'in Lol

That was VERY cool what you did for George. If I can ever be of assistance to you, just ask.

Mike P

11-28-2008, 07:50 PM

Come on down! If a track isnt open we can just keep racing each other! lol

I may have to do that!

I think I'm going to search Google Earth or Mapquest for some areas that I could set up 1/4 mile strips of my own, "off the beaten path".

:)

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GeorgeInNePa

11-28-2008, 08:38 PM

I am in Clarks Summit at the family gas station. On the way to the house now, but I won't keep you guys in suspense any longer.

12.841 @ 109.34 on street tires

12.560 @ 109.64 on drag radials

Detailed post after I get to the house.

I have to add:

w00t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Woo-Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike P

11-28-2008, 08:43 PM

GRRRR8

11-29-2008, 05:11 AM

George I am so :spank:! LOL Congrats on the times. The combo works and I really think with the different tires a 12.4? is soon to be had.