Pocono Raceway 20/21 July

Roscoe · #1 (**permalink**) 06-07-2002, 01:49 PM

I signed up with PDA for Pocono Raceway open track event. It will be the first time I've been on a real track. If anyone is interested in joining me please respond here or email me.

More info at:

http://www.imp-auto.com/pda/index.htm

Roscoe

mrmustang · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2002, 08:57 PM

Count me in for Saturday the 20th.............

Bill S.

JVR · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2002, 09:17 PM

I will probably be at the track on Saturday 7/20 to do some testing and have some fun. The North course is the most enjoyable of the short courses. You will really enjoy it. Hope to see you there.

Joe R.

John McMahon · #4 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 10:21 AM

Do my eyes deceive me????

Is that Joe Rodimista posting?????

How's the tranny? Did Peter and the boys at ERA fix you up???

JM

klayfish · #5 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 11:01 AM

I will be there also on Sat. the 20th. I'm really excited, but kind of nervous about it. It's my first real track event, all my prior experience is autocross. Plus I'm just a little 'ol 302 running on street tires. Please don't run me over.

Steve

John McMahon · #6 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 11:07 AM

Klay,

Don't worry...just use your mirrors and give 'point-bys' to the faster cars so they can get around you.

- You may also want to buy a larger clip on mirror for your dash and secure it with zip ties so it doesn't blow off. Better to see the traffic. This is a very important point.

- Do not drive beyond your means. Leave your testosterone at home. listen to the car, the track and the insructor. In that order!

Get an instructor or do a 'lead-follow' with someone that knows the line.

Best of luck and welcome to the 'Dark Side'!!!!!!!

klayfish · #7 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 12:08 PM

John,
Thanks for the advice. Believe me, I won't be doing any unneccesary wild driving out there. I don't want to kill myself, anyone else, or my dream Cobra. That's the first thing we preach at autocross, and participants get thrown out for unsafe driving.

I definitely plan to run behind an instuctor as much as possible. I'm going to run Pocono again in August, and maybe then I'll run more solo laps, but I want instruction in July. I can't have someone ride with me, due to only having one roll bar. But I'm going to try to run in the instructors tire tracks inch for inch. More than anything, I just don't want to get in the way of, or run over by, people in 500+ hp Cobras on race tires.

Tell me more about the mirror set up. You can see my photo gallery. I have the small dash mirror, which is decent. The outside mirror on the drivers side is basically useless. I can tell something is there if a car pulls right to my left rear corner, but not much else. What type of mirror do you suggest, and where exactly do you put it?

Also, how about an in car camera? Any idea how to set that up?

Steve

John McMahon · #8 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 12:27 PM

Steve,

I know Cranky uses a wide angle mirror, slightly larger than the standard Cobra mirror to help with peripheral vision, but it get a little jerky at speed. Its like 3'' x 7 ''. Mount it right over the existing mirror with zip ties.

As far as a camera goes...You need a camera mount and a digital camera, analogs don't work too good. You need the 'shake feature' turned on, in applicable.

If you like the Pocono event (a number of Club Cranky memebrs will be in attendance) why not come up to Watkins Glen with us in August and October. Oct. is a 3 day event and our Club Cranky end of season finale. Check for other threads on All Racing Talk for the particulars.

You don't have to be the fastest one, just one that wants to give it a go and experience something new. In fact, you don't even need to bring a car, just come enjoy the knuckle dragging. (i.e....Me Cro-Mag!)

All are Welcome at our events. We've got plenty of tools, drinks, food and fun.

Hope to see you soon!

JM

klayfish · #9 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 12:54 PM

Thanks John,
I really hope to get up to Watkins Glen one day. But that's got to be a 7 hour drive from me (I'm an hour northwest of Philly). Even if I just bring my daily driver to watch, I'd like to see it. October won't work, because the wife and I are leaving for a long vacation a few days later, and I'm sure we'll have lots to do that weekend.

I plan to have a blast at Pocono. I'm addicted to autocross, so I can imagine how much I'll like this. What kind of speeds do you reach at Pocono?

Steve

Roscoe · #10 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 01:25 PM

klayfish,
I just ordered a wraparound panoramic clipon mirror from JC Whitney.

Item 15ZX0040R - Glare-free Panoramic Mirror, 13" W x 2-7/8" H
Quantity of 1 @ 17.95 Each
Total Price $17.95

I know Bill K used them in both his Cobras and swears by them.

Roscoe (also a Pocono Virgin)

Roscoe · #11 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 01:29 PM

As far as I know we have the following drivers for Pocono on 20 July:

Bill S.
Bill K.
Tom R.
Roscoe
klayfish
Joe R.

Roscoe

Gotta Go To Pocono! Gotta Go To Pocono! Gotta Go To Pocono!

(How'm I doin John?)

JVR · #12 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 01:43 PM

Jim,

The tranny is fine, made some rear spring weight changes, was told I turned a sub-minute lap while dicing with a sports racer and lightweight Jag at LRP. Tires are marginal, may or may not have a new set for The Glen. See you soon.

Joe R.

JVR · #13 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 02:12 PM

To all Going to Pocono,

Just a note, For all of you that require race fuel, they never have the pumps open at Pocono, you will have to bring your own along. I found out the hard way a few years back and had to scrounge for fuel. For those running pump gas, there is a station just up the road from the track.

Joe R.

Roscoe · #14 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 03:48 PM

Joe,
I've got 2 5 gal dump cans. How many gallons do you think I will need??

Roscoe

CobraAllan · #15 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 04:14 PM

Hey,

I'd love to come up to the Pocono event. How much does it cost for track time?? Count me in....

Roscoe · #16 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 04:22 PM

Allan,
Go over to http://www.imp-auto.com/pda/index.htm and check it out. Call Joe at PDA to discuss.
Roscoe

RACER X #99 · #17 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 04:24 PM

Roscoe, the amount of fuel you will need is proportional to the amout of time your right foot is planted to the floor. Bring your car in with a full tank and fill up the two jugs you have and that should be plenty.

Cranky

BTW I may show up as a spectator/ photographer for this event. I am not signed on as a instructor for Pocono but will be instructing at the Glen in Oct. I'll go in any Cobra that has a rollbar for the passenger side.

Roscoe · #18 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 04:51 PM

Roger,
Thanks, I guess I'll gas up at that station just before the raceway and bring my jugs. Hope Bill K. will let me stash them in that nice brandy new trailer of his.

Hope you can make it and play 'Jimmy Olsen" and maybe give us all some pointers. Who brings the Tangeray??

Roscoe

John McMahon · #19 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 05:35 PM

Roscoe,

Yer doin' just fine!!!!! We'll expect you guys to carry the Club Cranky torch at Pocono!!!!!

In addition, everyone one of you maggots better be signing up for PDA at the Glen in October!!!!

Steve,

The mirror that Roscoe shows is a reall good mirrior to use, you just need to keep it from slipping around when the winf buffets the interior.

Maybe I'll make it up to Pocono too to watch.

JVR · #20 (**permalink**) 06-13-2002, 05:40 PM

Roscoe,

It really depends on how hard you drive and how many sessions you go out in. I usually fill my fuel cell in the car and bring along 3 to 4 5 gal. jugs for a one day event. I don't get great mileage and I usually push the car hard. You could also mix the racing fuel with regular pump 50/50 and still be O.K.

Joe