Kitcat Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Been told by the driver of the car hauler that my car will be in Utah when I leave Saturday. But my Birkin is "almost"ready. So looks like it's the Birkin for me at NJMP, depending how broadly one defines "almost" (I am adopting an optimistic definition). The truck driver said he like the Caterham tho, drove it onto truck. Also races motorcycles at NJMP, so was simpatico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelD Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I have cleared my Tuesday and am now registered for Monday and Tuesday.:willy_nilly: My car is getting a refresh after 3 days at Summit Point. See you on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Great news - a seven that actually goes fast and stays on the track - got to be a first for our group! :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Ok, Just a few days left before the 2nd annual 7's at NJMP event. Looks like we are now at 9 se7ens on track. Yellowss7 Tom Croc Mike Kitcat Mike M. Blubarisax Karl Michael D. Michael Redgoose Ron Sabbot Stewart BBall7754 Steve Jim Not on this site Still room for more. Come on Stig make it an even 10 on track. The Tent will be set up and Beverages will be chilled for your arrival on Sunday in the Thunderbolt Paddock. We'll do dinner at the Clubhouse after everyone arrives and has a chance to unwind a bit. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Tom:party: Edited June 20, 2012 by yellowss7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 When you arrive at NJMP on Sunday, head over to the Thunderbolt circuit and look for Tom and I somewhere around garage 119 under the 2 story Pit Straight building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I just drove the Birkin onto my trailer, so it's coming w/me. Took it for a little spin, it performed perfectly. I had forgotten how amazing these cars are-driving a SUV for the last 6 weeks dulled my senses. Anyhow, we'll see how it does on the track Monday and Tues. If it passes that test I will list it for sale (now that I have spent a fortune getting it sorted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Tom: You posted elsewhere that 2 offs and you are done. Is that per day? In other words IF I shd go off 2 times 1st day, do I get a fresh start Tuesday, or am I heading home Monday? As you know this is not a hypothetical scenario. I have driven 4 laps and maybe 50 miles, since our last event at NJMP (where I acquired my avatar wheel photo). The car has been laid up pretty continuously since then, or in winter storage. Thus, I dont claim to have figured the car out yet. My learning curve will continue, I am just trying to figure how much wiggle room I have to do that. Obviously, my hope and my goal is zero offs, but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 :smilielol5::smilielol5:Mike, I'm sure you will remember the track well enough to stay on the tarmac. However it is 2 spins and you are done for the day. Brake on the straights, not in the turns and behave yourself.:smash::smash: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 You posted elsewhere that 2 offs and you are done. Is that per day? In other words IF I shd go off 2 times 1st day, do I get a fresh start Tuesday, or am I heading home Monday? Its ok Mike - SCDA were relaxed with my 3 offs in 1 day last year! - Turn 1 Lightning all 4 wheels off, my magnificent dust cloud at Turn 4 and the goof on the exit of Turn 5 :blush: I really do not think they were counting and I was suitably contrite. SCDA's wording reads as a fresh start rule each day. My recommendation is take it easy, use proper racing lines and if you do go off just don't do it that frequently. I also recommend not mentioning it loudly like you did to the organizers at the November 2011 NJMP event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 I just drove the Birkin. Took it for a little spin, I think I see the error in your ways Mike. You're supposed to take it out for a Blat not go for a spin. :jester: That like Croc saying he's had a little Dust up. :rofl: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Wish me luck. The car is 95% done, but has not been started yet. If all goes to plan, the car will start up in the morning with no fuss and go off to get aligned and a shake down drive. I plan to head out after work tomorrow, so they have a full day to wrap things up. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blubarisax Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) I felt like I was in an episode of Orange County Choppers with the rush to the finish. After a few problems, the car was done(ish) about 5:30. Thankfully I was able to slip through the top of the roll cage and drove in the rain out for a quick alignment. At about 6:30, it went on the trailer. After a rainy three hour drive, I have arrived! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Thankfully, I have Saturday/Sunday to shake down the car. Karl Edited June 23, 2012 by blubarisax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Congratulations on making this happen Karl. See you guys tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Had a good day today. Croc and I arrived yesterday around 1:30pm. Beat all the bad weather. Cars were tucked in the garage and this morning as we went down for breakfast we see another Caterham. Jeff, is a new member at NJMP with a nice blue Superlight R Zetec. So three of us on track today. He can't stay and join us on Monday but we' hope to have him on board next year. Michael D and Jvbtte are due in tomorrow for the day. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Beer is in the fridge and nice and cold. We are parked in Garages 118 and 119 at Thunderbolt. See you when you get here. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Twas 4am at NJMP and all were asleep. Nothing was awake, not even a mouse.... Ok so I am awake for a phone call - might as well post an update. Sunday was another brilliant very hot day. MichaelD joined us for the member day. Jack (JVbtte) was my co-driver passenger all day. Best times were first session as the track and air temp were cooler. As the day went on the track was getting greasier and the car was sliding around a lot more. Highlights of the day: - me lapping Yellowss within a 25 min session. He said he slowed down...but just between us girls.... - MichaelD demonstrating how to sink a Ferrari 458. Driver was taking girlfriend out to show her how his studliness could drive. Unfortunately you could see before he went out he had an attitude problem. And out of track he was going nuts to pass everything in sight (sounded awesome past me!). So Michael kept on the power through turn 4 with no brakes - something a seven, Miata or open wheeler can do but not others. So as Michael gets to turn 5 his rear vision mirror is filled with rotating Ferrari and related dust cloud. Quite impressive seeing the dust cloud from the pits. No sex for him (the Ferrari driver) last night All the others came in last night so for today we have Steve, Jim, Tom, Mike, Mike, Michael, Ron, Stewart, and Karl driving with Jack in pit support role for today. Dinner last night was a rowdy event. Internet here is useless so no photos until I get home. Should be a good two days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 - me lapping Yellowss within a 25 min session. He said he slowed down...but just between us girls.... :bs: if being passed a half lap after the checkered flag and on the way to the paddock is a legit pass, then yep he lapped me. :jester: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 This thread was getting too long. To make it easier to find on the forum I started a new thread with photos and commentary at here: http://www.usa7s.com/vb/showthread.php?p=65893&posted=1#post65893 Head over to that thread to add your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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