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I spoke with Mark Hicks this morning (general manager for Chin Motorsports). He said, in short, that we could piggy back with Chin at Barber, but becasue of cost and driver experience levels, he couldn't put together a 'cost-effective' Seven-only run group. Although we would be in different run groups, we could do the event together. Again, Chin dates for 2015 at Barber are: Apr 18-19, 2015 Barber MSP Jul 11-12, 2015 Barber MSP Sep 19-20, 2015 Barber MSP http://www.chinmotorsports.com/default.aspx?v=1 My vote would be for September. :cheers:

Steve, I'm running a lightened flywheel on the Storker. In short, the reduced rotrational mass helps the engine rev faster. Flywheels are basically energy absorbing/storage devices; the heavier the flywheel, the more of an engines energy (power output) it can store for longer periods or time. If an engine produces x lb-ft of torque, the time it takes that engine to produce (rev up) and deliver its available amount of torque can be altered (reduced) through the use of a lighter weight flywheel. This is great for high performance driving, but not so great for the street. Having said that, if an engine's torque output exceeds a transmission's torque rating, lightening the flywheel may very well result in exceeding the transmission's torque rating much sooner. However, I wouldn't recommend using a transmission that isn't rated for the engine's torque output regardless of flywheel application. These articles may be helpful: :cheers: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/how_a_lightweight_flywheel_works.htm http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/flywheel/there_is_no_torque_loss.htm http://www.torquecars.com/tuning/flywheel-lightening.php

That's just wicked cool. :devil:

Combining a Sevens-only run group with an HPDE host might be an option. I'll through it on the table for condsideration: Chin Motorsports Apr 18-19, 2015 Barber MSP Jul 11-12, 2015 Barber MSP Sep 19-20, 2015 Barber MSP http://www.chinmotorsports.com/default.aspx?v=1

GAME!!!!!!!! And I'm certain Mario would join in with his Storker as he and I have plans for running together at Barber in 2015. A USA7's gathering would be icing on the cake.

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John, Wish I had known. Dang the luck. :banghead:

The plaques outline each car’s specs (number produced, weight, engine, HP, suspension, top end speed, etc.) and a brief history of the car. Sorry, didn’t get photos.

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On the return to Arkansas, after massive amounts of Thanksgiving overeating, the family and I stopped off at Barber Motorsports Park. Admittedly, my main interest was to check out the track, but because a couple of hot laps in the Toyota Sienna was a ‘no go’, we opted for the museum which is incredible to say the least. If you haven’t been there and ever get the chance, go. As most on this forum know, the Barber museum has a very nice Lotus section for your drooling pleasure. I found it very interesting to see, up close and personal, just how much some of the Lotus cars/race cars have changed throughout the years and thought I’d attempt to share here, in some sort of chronological order, a few good/bad photos. The cars presented here are: 1948 Mark I 1950 Mark II Replica 1952 Mark IV 1954 Mark VI 1954 Mark VIII 1955 Mark IX 1956 Eleven (two examples) 1958 Type 16 F2 1959 Type 17 (my wife’s favorite . . . wants me to build one) 1960 Type 18 F1 1960 Type 18 Jr. 1962 Type 23 1963 Seven S2 (Tom, you'll love the big slicks, though not as big as yellow 7's. I'm partial to the front wing). 1963 Type 29 Indy 1965 Type 30 1969 Type 63 F1 1969 Type 64 Indy 1971 Type 69 F2 1980 Type 81 F1 1984 Type 95T F1 1989 Type 101 F1 1991 Type 102B F1 1992 Type 102D F1 2010 T125 EXOS And for a dash of ‘then and now’ contrast, a photo of the 1948 Mark I with some F1 eye candy in the background. Enjoy . . . . :cheers:

Harbor Freight engine stand. Doesn't get any cheaper and I've used these for years with no issues: http://m.harborfreight.com/750-lb-engine-stand-69887.html I have a HF engine hoist that I've been using for fourteen years. Still works great: http://m.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-69512.html

Perhaps there will be a future Exo-vette le mons series.

Everyone's in a glutinous lull from massive amounts of overeating. I fear it's the quiet before the storm.

. . . . And lots of great food. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!

No affiliation, but M-spec Storker for sale: http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/4778426036.html

jevs, I really like seeing guys improvise and do there on thing on their builds. What you're doing with the pedal assemblies raises the bar . . . . Wish I had a lathe.

A sound you will soon be experiencing. :Chevy_anim:

Tom, Me thinks the roll bar fairings worked.

Mike, With the LS3 under the bonnet, I don't think your Storker cares what the temps are outside; sideways is an expected standard when you tickle the go pedal. :Chevy_anim:

Brit, Your build is really coming together nicely. Do you think you'll have it ready to track by spring of 15?

Nice harness!