Willis 100

[Mike I]

The rest of the guys that have no number will eventually make one out of tape or I'll have some spray paint at the track. I wonder if Enzo at Finish Line sells the stick on meatballs and number sets.

JW, Finish Line has 16" diameter static cling vinyl meatballs (black numbers on white background, set of four) for $55.

We can make numbers out of masking tape or just scratch them in with a screwdriver, and seriously, we can put them in the upper right hand corner of the windshield with white shoe polish, so the number issue is no big deal. We just need a way to identify the cars by radio .

Mike

BTW, did you receive the e-mail I sent you last week with my mailing address?

[Agingracefully]

Johan--My car's number is 86, a number I heard often during my drinking days

Rick

[Chiperb]

JW: "Stephen" from Marietta GA is the Viper Coupe owner. I MAY jump up to Group II to run with the 944's_will see when I get there. cb

[Engineer Ed]

Johan,
Thanks for the phone call last night.
I think this is going to be one hell of a weekend.
Renee and I are looking forward to celebrating the birthdays with you.
We should arrive at your place sometime around 2:00-3:00 Monday. With us will be the Pomroys and Jones's.
Not sure if we will stop at the hotel first to drop off trailers and unload or head straight to your place.
Depends on what time we get there.

I just sent you my address and fax number in a private message.

BTW, my car # is 97.

Ed

[ToyCollector]

To those attending,

If you haven't already, pick up an issue of Vintage Motorsport Magazine so you can appreciate the background of some of the participants in group 3. You may see pictures of some of them. Spyderman doesn't count.

[edited for my 9th grade English teacher]

[ToyCollector]

JW,

You are letting a guy on the track with a V-8 Corvair? Can I let him drive my Cobra instead so we can all be safe????? I haven't met him yet, and I am not sure I want to

[Agingracefully]

Mike---

You might be surprised, When you put a v-8 in a corvair, you put it in the back seat so the balance is improved. The real weak link seems to be the fact that the builders don't complete the job by putting in a ford motor

You are correct about the the drive list, though- we should be able to pick up some good pointers; lord knows I need some. We realy need Jon Grand to come down to show us how to get around that track.

Rick

[ToyCollector]

Rick,

John Grand is amazing. He "came out of nowhere" and is dominating I Class lately. Pete Mansolillo and Kerry Singley are not happy on being de-throned . Of course the fact he can pull away from my 2.7 liter down the straight with a 2.5 is cause for concern

[aumoore]

What Numbers are taken? I would like #009 or 09 if possible and I can right this in big letters on the windshield right?

[Tommy]

Ruble -
009? Does that mean you're licensed to shift?

[aumoore]

No licensed to kill parts. LOL

Actually I have chassis #009 just wished I could have had #007 then I would have to chase the women away.

[Agingracefully]

Mike--

Jon is swift, but he did pass a protest tear-down recently. Remember, he weighs about 125 lbs. wringing wet. He really did come out of nowhere, I met him about 18 months ago at a DE when he brought his 996 -- he had just gotten his 944 and was prepping it for racing. Looks like he's a pretty quick study!

Maybe its just as well that he won't be there, there won't be all that pressure to go too fast. One thing to consider is that Jon uses 15 inch rims and thus a smaller rolling diameter for an effective lower gearing and better acceleration. I'm thinking of trying some 15's for comparison.

Rick

[Johan]

Oh boy this is some exciting news....
Stan Wattles, the Indy car (retired) driver has confirmed he is coming and might bring his Lola T92/10 #4. This is the Lola Judd v-10 Coupe. Loud and fast , this car is capable of winning the pole at any contemporary long distance race, even though it is now a vintage racer.I'll try and put up a picture of it.
He is also bringing his ex Bob Akin Porsche 962 #5,and for those brave enough, is mounting a passenger seat. I'm putting some GTP car "in car" camera footage from Lemans on the Roebling Road "in car" footage so you know what we are talking about here !
I've kept up with the number requests and have up dated the entry list.
JW

[CobraDan]

Johan,
Stop posting to this thread trying to keep it at the top as a stickey, if you had come to Silver Springs with your toys I would have seen to it that this thread was a stickey. What I really want to know I'm I getting to you yet??????? You know our corporation papers says our club has to have a annual meeting once a year. Maybe Ed can get you to sponsor our 2004 annual meeting closer to home, hell I'll be there. Will you?
Dan Wulff

[Johan]

Not if I see you first !
Can anybody find and post a picture of a Lola Judd T92/10 ? They only made 4 of them. I would ask Stan to post a picture, since it is his car, but then I would have to tell him where to post it and when he saw how off-topic and one sided these hijacked threads have become he might change his mind about wanting to share the track with us.

Please,consider the entry list closed until further notice. We are now full, although I do expect some cancellations.

I'm still spending a solid 15 minutes a week on the invitations/maps/schedules, which can be faxed or mailed, depending on what info you gave me. Thanks, this is going to be a lot of fun, and I'll check back from time to time to see if there are any additions/deletions.
JW

[Agingracefully]

Johan-

I told my son Erik about the fabulous collection of extreme machines attending the WW and he is beside himself--

Who needs the Monterey Historics?

Thanks again for making this possible.

Rick

[Johan]

Originally posted by Johan

This is the list ! It might be fun to have a Cobra session and a Porsche session, etc., but the groups are now about full, I'd say.

[Johan]

List of attendees:

Group 1: Passing with wave by in straights only, casual driving,

Dave Crace + 1... Cobra..... Group leader ....POC + willis
John & Joene Owen .... Cobra # 13 ..... POC + Willis
Tony tripoli .... 911sc...POC + Willis
Deborah Tornello.....Porsche 356....POC + Willis
Chad... Mazda Turbo......POC + Willis
Mike Iodice .... Cobra
Larry Weisman..... Cobra
Jim Pomeroy .... Mustang
Jay letts .... Porsche 914 ..... #73....POC + Willis
Ed Kamptner + 1.... Cobra ...#97... Willis only
Tom Jones ...... Cobra
Mark Miller .... Mercedes
Ruble Moore + 1..#009..... Cobra
Tommy Powell ..... Cobra .....#66
Erik Brownyard .... Porsche 944....#86..POC + Willis
Dave Eastman .... Cobra
Holly Triplett ...... Porsche Boxter S...... Willis only
Tony Hull .... BMW M6......#06
John Woerheide .... Gt350...... #65

Group 2:Passing with wave by everywhere but turns 1 and 9,
No Wave by required on front straight. Some experience required

Mike Geng + 1.... Porsche 944..#58... group Leader...POC+WWIII
Chip....Mazda turbo....
John Hinds .... Porsche 944....#56
Rick Brownyard + 1 .... Porsche 944...#86....POC + Wilis
Dave Crace .... Porsche 911sc....POC + Willis
Sarah Dawson .... 930 Turbo...#84...Willis only
Bob Dawson ..... Porsche GT2 .... #98
Mike Lynam .... 911 sc....POC + Willis
Jerome Craig + 1.... 914-6 ... POC + Willis
Mark Mcguire ... Porsche 911.....#78.......willis only
Rex Smith .... Porsche 911...POC + Willis
Greg Patrick + 1... BMW M3.....POC + Willis
Mike Levine ... V8 Corvair.....Willis only
Jim Triplett .... Ferrari 328 GTS..... Willis only
John Woerheide .... Gt40 ...... #54.....POC + Willis
Mike Lynam .... Lola T596/8......#12.....P+W


Group 3: No passing restrictions. Competition experience required.

Billy Bob .... 2000 Winston Cup .... #94 .....P+W
Johan Woerheide .....'73 Carrera RSR ... #41...P+W
Tornello's nightmare.... Lola t333 Sony coupe ... #16...P+W
Robert Tornello + 1.... Lola t600 or 935jlp-4.... #111...P+ W
Gene Felton + 1 .... Winston Cup Car...... #8 ...Willis only
Ed Bull .... Winston Cup Car....#77...willis only
John Collasante .... Porsche 917/6......#20 Car may not be done
Will King .... Porsche 911
Stan Wattles .... Porsche 962...... #05.......Willis only
Stan Wattles......Lola Judd T92/10.....#4....Willis only
John Woodruff .... Winston cup car .... #13
Bob Z ...... Winston Cup Car
Bobs friend .... Trans Am car
French guy ...... wing da ding ding ? ( actually embarassingly fast)

Please provide your input. If you see your name up there and you are not coming, let me know so that I can remove it .
JW
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Last edited by Johan on 05-19-2003 at 08:10 AM

[ToyCollector]

Nice quote John!

[Johan]

Sorry TC, apparently my quoting skills are lacking, but I am trying to keep the entry list on the last page for easy reference.