calvin

That is me. I sold the Cobra to Carroll Shelby (really).

If you like that track, give the Sheandoah Circuit at Summit Point a try. It is the most challenging track I have ever driven, but the concrete walls are sorta close in places for some people's preferences.

And those tires cost >$1000 each and the rims are even more.

It should be noted that the electric or electric hybrid cars have low CD's because they don't flow air through a raditor, or for the hybrids they flow far less air through a very small radiator. The air going through the radiator and hitting the firewall, is the biggest component of CD, which has nothing to do with the slipery shape of the car. The bottom and the firewall shape are important.

That car has some very rare parts on it.

Those people getting out of the car are idiots. In slow accidents like that, your safest place is belted in the drivers seat.

This is the car that was protested. http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/fia289/IMG_1993.jpg

I have lots of miles at Summit Point, but not in a 7... yet....

I am sure I will want to try to catch up with these guys. I live fairly near Willimasburg (where my wife lived when I met her). I had the idea of the kit, but the one that re-enforced it was Keith Tanner: >cheapsportscar.net I emailed him and he thought it would be two things, a reference and an inspiration. That model is mostly metal parts that bolt together with platic fenders, and some details, but it is an awesome kit. It is not cheap, but I think in the long run it will be worth what it costs. calvin2006-10-19 10:40:01

No, not currently signed up. If I do, it sort of depends on where I am in the car build. I am in the early stages of the build. I know some of the people who are signed up though, one couple lives about 3 miles from my house. I could take my RX7 if the Locost is not complete. I am building rotary powered 7, that I want to be the size and shape of an original Lotus, but with wide wheels and other performance mods. I will be autocrossing the car and running some time trial events, but I do want it to still be street legal, even if I don't drive it on the street that much. I bought one of these very early in the process as a reference: http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6535/10201wi4.jpg

I am in Suffolk, VA. There are a few of us here: http://www.frappr.com/locost I am building a locost, there is a guy that lives near me in Suffolk with a Birkin. I know of at least 3 real Lotus 7's in our area and a couple of Caterhams that show up every once in a while.

Tidewater Sports Car Club presents: The 2006 Charles Barker Infiniti Joy Fund Autocross When: • Saturday and Sunday November 18th and 19th , starting at 9:00 AM. Where: • Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU-4) on the Little Creek Amphibious Base in Norfolk, VA Cost: • $75 for both days. $20 for Sunday only. • Prepayment is required. You will have 7 days from the date of registration to submit payment to one of the following addresses: Shawn Lambert Alan Stratton Wes Michaels Mailing addresses at: http://www.tidewatersportscarclub.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=39 (Personal Check or Money Order can be sent via snail mail or Cash can be dropped off) • If payment is not received within 7 days, the entry will be deleted and filled with one from the waiting list. What is included: • 6 Run event on Saturday • 4 Run event on Sunday • Event T-shirt • Lunch on Saturday • Goodie Bag (Only 2 day participants will receive event T-shirts, additional T-shirts will be for sale) Refunds: • Full refunds will be available up to 7 days before the event. Registration: • Registration will open online Sunday October 22nd at 8:00 PM. • 100 spots will be available for the two day event. • 25 additional spots will be available on Sunday. (Only drivers participating in both days are eligible for trophies/prizes) • 4-25 car heats on Saturday, 5-25 car heats on Sunday. • Heats will be determined by number... 1-25-1st, 26-50-2nd, ect. Trophies: • Trophies will be awarded based on a cumulative time to include the best time from each day. • One Trophy for one to three entrants in a class; two trophies for four to six entrants in a class; three trophies for seven to nine entrants in a class; one additional trophy for every four additional entrants or fraction thereof (e.g., six trophies for 18 entrants). Schedule Tech: • Pre-Tech will be available Friday November 17th from 6-8 PM at the following locations: We are looking for locations to host the tech sessions. We hope to have tech available on both the south side and peninsula. There will also be a very limited tech session Saturday and Sunday morning. • Please remember to bring the tires that you will be running to the tech session. They do not need to be on the car, but you must have them with you. Saturday November 18th • Gates Open at 7:00 AM • Course is open for walking at 7:30 AM • Tech will be available from 7:45-8:30 AM • Mandatory driver’s meeting at 8:30 AM • First car off at 9:00 AM • 30 min break with free lunch between the 2nd and 3rd heat. Sunday November 19th • Gates Open at 7:00 AM • Course is open for walking at 7:30 AM • Tech will be available from 7:45-8:30 AM • Mandatory driver’s meeting at 8:30 AM • First car off at 9:00 AM • Awards will be presented after the last car runs. Sponsors Primary Sponsor: Charles Barker Infiniti Heat Sponsors: Title Examination Corporation N2 Cad Global Technical Systems Tidewater Z Club Tidewater Z Automotive Semo Trailer Stan’s Collision Center MetAmerica Mortgage Bankers Frank's Private Security Car Specific Sponsors: Flyin Miata--------- 2-$50 Gift Certificates to fastest Miatas Bavarian Autosport--------$50 Gift Certificate to fastest BMW Raffle and Goodie Bag Sponsors: Apex Performance Bavarian Autosport Flyin Miata Knobmeister Racer Parts Wholesale Atlantic Autowerks All Aspects Motorsports Dyno Tune Performance Lone Star Steak House Mama Lucca's Pizzeria Chamber’s Restaurant Sunny Day Guide Blue Water Masonry Inc. Davis Masonry Inc.