2011 Track Junkie Thread
07-07-2011, 06:44 PM
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07-08-2011, 09:01 AM
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I'll probably be there.
Thinking about instructing for the FATT on the 16th. Anyone else going? I will be running on street tires if I go, so it will be a warm up event.
Thinking about making this one now since it's the only thing at Summit rest of this month (on a weekend). Want to instruct me if I do? 
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I can't really tell you yes. I "qualified" to instruct with FATT, but I believe they want me to do some back seat driving the first time there as an instructor. That is why I was hoping Rob, Pete or someone I know would be there. If it wasn't my rookie instructor day with them, I would say yes. FATT instructors do get to select their students, where NASA allows you to request an instructor, but we are assigned whomever by the powers that be.
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Originally Posted by clarkster009' timestamp='1310055583' post='20755687
[quote name='Budman05' timestamp='1309909876' post='20749566']
[quote name='clarkster009' timestamp='1309880920' post='20747595']
So I compiled a list of all the track outings I could find rest of this year at either SP or VIR. These are just for HPDE/PDX stuff, not Time Trials, etc. They are:
July 11-12 (Track Daze, Summit Point)
July 16 (Friday at the Track, SP)
July 22-24 (NASA, VIR)
August 6 (SCCA, SP)
August 19 (FATT, SP)
August 20-21 (NASA, SP)
August 25-26 (TD, ?)
September 9 (FATT, SP)
September 24 (FATT AND SCCA PDX, SP)
October 1-2 (TD, ?)
October 7-9 (NASA, VIR)
October 14 (FATT, SP)
October 14-15 (TD, VIR)
November 4 (FATT, SP)
November 5-6 (NASA, SP)
November 18 (FATT, SP)
If I missed any let me know. What events are you guys attending the rest of this year?
[quote name='clarkster009' timestamp='1309880920' post='20747595']
So I compiled a list of all the track outings I could find rest of this year at either SP or VIR. These are just for HPDE/PDX stuff, not Time Trials, etc. They are:
July 11-12 (Track Daze, Summit Point)
July 16 (Friday at the Track, SP)
July 22-24 (NASA, VIR)
August 6 (SCCA, SP)
August 19 (FATT, SP)
August 20-21 (NASA, SP)
August 25-26 (TD, ?)
September 9 (FATT, SP)
September 24 (FATT AND SCCA PDX, SP)
October 1-2 (TD, ?)
October 7-9 (NASA, VIR)
October 14 (FATT, SP)
October 14-15 (TD, VIR)
November 4 (FATT, SP)
November 5-6 (NASA, SP)
November 18 (FATT, SP)
If I missed any let me know. What events are you guys attending the rest of this year?
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I can't really tell you yes. I "qualified" to instruct with FATT, but I believe they want me to do some back seat driving the first time there as an instructor. That is why I was hoping Rob, Pete or someone I know would be there. If it wasn't my rookie instructor day with them, I would say yes. FATT instructors do get to select their students, where NASA allows you to request an instructor, but we are assigned whomever by the powers that be.
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07-08-2011, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip' timestamp='1309962804' post='20751291
Speaking of which... my track Volk CE28N's are now for sale. 
$1250 for four(4) 17x9 +63 offset.
$1250 for four(4) 17x9 +63 offset.
Skip - Call me tomorrow. I may want these this weekend. Why didn't you tell me about these @ this price? Makes a brother feel
07-08-2011, 09:16 AM
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so weird. everyone is talking about wheels and tires and after my trip to Chicago last weekend my rears are completely bald. had to buy new ones. NT555 to match the front because i couldn't afford new tires for all 4 right now. Plus i'd rather save for some other things again, in case you didn't see it in HAW,
Skip!!!!
07-08-2011, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Budman05' timestamp='1310093062' post='20758072
[quote name='FF2Skip' timestamp='1309962804' post='20751291']
Speaking of which... my track Volk CE28N's are now for sale.
$1250 for four(4) 17x9 +63 offset.
Speaking of which... my track Volk CE28N's are now for sale.
$1250 for four(4) 17x9 +63 offset.
Skip - Call me tomorrow. I may want these this weekend. Why didn't you tell me about these @ this price? Makes a brother feel
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07-08-2011, 05:28 PM
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Ah! Thanks Rob. Picture helps. Where is crank pressure going? Even on a strong motor, there is leakdown.
The crank pressure is taken care of by the big vent hose that runs from the front of the valve cover to the intake. The pcv valve pulls air from the valve cover and creates a vacuum to prevent fumes from leaking out and causing pollution. Clamping the pcv line will remove the vacuum but the head will still be vented. Give it a try for a session--you'll have zero oil loss. You might want to consider drilling a hole in the valve cover baffle directly below the pcv valve to allow oil to drain down onto the head instead of pooling and being sucked by the pcv valve.v
As a test next time I dyno the car I'll reinstall the pcv valve and line to verify it doesn't hurt power output.
07-10-2011, 04:33 PM
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I signed up to instruct for the FATT this Saturday. If anyone is attending with a fender roller & heat gun, it would be much appreciated if I could use them. There will not be much on track driving with my street tires. Between the alignment, and the Shenandoah circuit, that would be too expensive for one day.
07-11-2011, 05:25 AM
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Ah! Thanks Rob. Picture helps. Where is crank pressure going? Even on a strong motor, there is leakdown.
The crank pressure is taken care of by the big vent hose that runs from the front of the valve cover to the intake. The pcv valve pulls air from the valve cover and creates a vacuum to prevent fumes from leaking out and causing pollution. Clamping the pcv line will remove the vacuum but the head will still be vented. Give it a try for a session--you'll have zero oil loss. You might want to consider drilling a hole in the valve cover baffle directly below the pcv valve to allow oil to drain down onto the head instead of pooling and being sucked by the pcv valve.v
As a test next time I dyno the car I'll reinstall the pcv valve and line to verify it doesn't hurt power output.