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Loring Timing Association (Maine) => Loring (AFB) land speed venue => Topic started by: ponchobilly on February 24, 2011, 11:15:11 PM

Title: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on February 24, 2011, 11:15:11 PM: Hello all.
I'm Bil from Merrick, NY. I caught the LSR bug from a trip out to Bonneville in 2002. I drove my beloved 57 Pontiac out onto the salt and have envisioned running it ever since. I heard of the event in Loring, ME from the HAMB. I believe trying to run the 130mph class is a good way to start.

That said... any (and all) advise for a novice to run Loring this summer?
I have the Utah Salt Flats Racing Assoc inspection checklist for the 130mph club. Would the checklist used in Loring be similar?
Thanx, Bil.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: wobblywalrus on February 25, 2011, 12:12:21 AM: Is that '57 Pontiac a "Chieftan?"
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on February 25, 2011, 12:21:59 AM: Starchief 2dr hardtop w/continental kit. The drivetrain has been improved for reliability. It is stock appearing except for the Cragars ...(and interior).
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: blackslax on February 25, 2011, 07:08:40 AM: Hello Bill,

Tim from the LTA here.
The 135 class requires a registered car, safe tires, a Snell 2005 or 2010 SA or M helmet, 3-point seat belt as a min., full lenght non-synthetic clothing.

WE would love to see you this summer at the Maine Event! Luckily, you won't have to spend all winter prepping the car :-D.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on February 27, 2011, 10:47:27 PM: I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: RansomT on February 28, 2011, 10:14:38 AM: Quote from: ponchobilly on February 27, 2011, 10:47:27 PM
I have lap belts installed already. A 3-point belt is posing a problem for me in the hardtop. Is a driveshaft loop required?
Bil

Not in the 135 mph class. Just what is listed above.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on March 19, 2011, 11:16:33 PM: Things are starting to come together, here. I scheduled the vacation time. The hotel I have reserved is "pet friendly". I have not found anywhere saying if the pit area would be too. Anybody know for sure?
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: tedgram on March 26, 2011, 08:10:13 AM: There is plenty of room in the pits for pets. I believe I saw some last year.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: Cajun Kid on March 26, 2011, 09:57:07 AM: as long as they are on a leash and not allowed to roam freely
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: Peter Jack on March 26, 2011, 10:23:55 AM: That should probably go for some crew people too! :evil: :evil: :evil:

Pete
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on March 26, 2011, 10:39:36 AM: This reminds me of the sign I've seen in various businesses (where kids accompany parents, but must be strictly supervised):

"Unattended children will be given a puppy."
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: entropy on March 28, 2011, 09:58:08 AM: Quote from: Cajun Kid on March 26, 2011, 09:57:07 AM
as long as he's on a leash and not allowed to roam freely

that's what my wife says about me and topless bars.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: 55chevr on March 28, 2011, 03:50:45 PM: Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar? :-D
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: tedgram on March 28, 2011, 04:48:25 PM: No she keeps him on a leash so he doesn't roam free. :-D
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: entropy on March 29, 2011, 11:36:44 AM: Quote from: 55chevr on March 28, 2011, 03:50:45 PM
Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar? :-D

hey Joe,
I saw a buncha puppies at a topless bar, had the cutest little noses.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: entropy on March 29, 2011, 11:39:23 AM: Quote from: tedgram on March 28, 2011, 04:48:25 PM
No she keeps him on a leash so he doesn't roam free. :-D

yup,
"she who will not be denied" keeps me on a short leash :-D
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: blackslax on March 29, 2011, 09:58:26 PM: Quote from: 55chevr on March 28, 2011, 03:50:45 PM
Karl ... you got a puppy at the topless bar? :-D

I think tha twould be two puppies
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: 55chevr on March 31, 2011, 09:54:22 AM: I love puppies and large engined motorcycles
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: entropy on March 31, 2011, 12:09:50 PM: Quote from: 55chevr on March 31, 2011, 09:54:22 AM
I love puppies and large engined motorcycles

I love large puppies and large engined motorcycles.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: RansomT on March 31, 2011, 12:17:38 PM: and how does that punch line go from 40 years ago ??????

Lady, if you are giving those puppies away, I'll take the one with the pink nose.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on April 07, 2011, 09:51:40 AM: I can only imagine how far off the tracks would this post careen, if I were a cat person :roll:
I appreciate all the input, though! I'm looking forward to July.
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on May 08, 2011, 09:20:01 AM: I made excellent progress on the mount for my shoulder harness (finally). The hardest part is to commit to making a cut. With that done, I'm real pleased with the way it turned out. All that's left are a thousand little things. I'm in good shape for July.
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on May 08, 2011, 09:29:29 AM: Hmm - flamingo-colored railing and uprights -- a nice alternative to the more common window safety net, but perhaps - you'll have a difficult time getting that approved in tech :roll:
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on June 13, 2011, 01:26:27 AM: I have the 2011 ruels & records book. I will be at the Caribou Inn. I plan on getting there for Friday. I have a few simple questions. Some things are still unclear to me, having never been there or done that before. Maybe I'm dim, I don't know...
1. When and where will rookie orientation be?
2. When and where would vehicle tech be conducted?
3. When does the racing begin and end.

Thanx,
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: blackslax on June 13, 2011, 10:11:20 AM: Rookie Orientation will be Friday. Somewhere between 3-5. We will let you know.

Inspection is near reg. We will direct you where to go.

Racing starts Saturday at 9, or 10 depending on how many drivers meeting stragglers there are.....
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: Cajun Kid on June 13, 2011, 10:42:21 AM: Ponchobilly,

Just get to the track Friday by 2pm, pick out a pit and set up.. There will be folks there to point you in the right direction. Once you are there it will be fun,,, The course workers/volunteers and other racers will make feel at home and help make sure you have the lay of the land...

See you there,

Charles
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on June 13, 2011, 07:43:44 PM: Quote from: blackslax on June 13, 2011, 10:11:20 AM
Rookie Orientation will be Friday. Somewhere between 3-5.
My original thought was to leave home real early on Friday to be in Caribou before sundown (600+ miles). Is there also rookie orientation & tech Saturday morning? Otherwise, I need to see if I can get the room for Thursday too and revamp my vacation plans from work.
Quote from: Cajun Kid on June 13, 2011, 10:42:21 AM
Just get to the track Friday by 2pm, pick out a pit and set up..
Charles
As far as setting up a pit, I only need to open the trunk and take the jack and spare, and set up my folding chair. I'm going for time only. Truely a "run what you brung" kinda deal.
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: ponchobilly on August 06, 2011, 08:54:11 AM: I had fun. I'm thinking about the September event. It ran 122.6mph through the traps and I reset high score on the GPS at 126 when I had to let off. It was still accelerating when I ran out of runway. Maybe a little more tape will do the trick!
Bil
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: fredvance on August 06, 2011, 09:07:36 AM: I love your car, one of my all time favorites. I am sorry I didnt get to meet you. Maybe next year.
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: gofast on August 06, 2011, 07:54:34 PM: But the important question, Bil, did you get a lobster?
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: 55chevr on August 06, 2011, 11:30:45 PM: Might help if you removed the windshield wipers ...
Title: Re: Newbie and the 130mph class
Post by: tedgram on August 07, 2011, 06:54:13 AM: Quote from: 55chevr on August 06, 2011, 11:30:45 PM
Might help if you removed the windshield wipers ...

Helped me gain 1 mph.