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Title: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: Joe Timney on March 06, 2013, 09:10:26 AM



   All of the new rule books are mailed and the 2013 season opener field is almost filled. Have you mailed your registration form yet?
    www.ecta-lsr.com

Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: LSR Mike on March 07, 2013, 09:50:34 AM
Rule book received, I noticed Tonya's signature has shortened. On my earlier membership cards we get the whole first name... now we get a "T"

must be writers cramp :-D
Entry sent, and acknowledged, hotel reservations made, Crew appropriated...Now about the truck...does it have any gas? hmmm....
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: garrell patterson on March 08, 2013, 11:43:11 AM
Entry made and confirmed by Tonya, work being done on my truck, made lodging reservations the first of Nov. wrote confirmation number, phone number down on a scribble piece of paper on table by my recliner under the laptop, can't find paper and don't remember the name of the motel!
I checked the weather at Wilmington last weekend, Sat was in the 50's with a 10% chance of rain, only if!

Garrell
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener-Rookie Question
Post by: TRT1954 on March 12, 2013, 01:42:12 PM
Hi,

I am in the process of signing up for the April meet and I have a question.

This will be my first time in any sort of LSR event. I have participated drag racing and auto-cross for longer than I care to admit.
The car I will be using (93 Corvette or 04 Corvette) is only legal for up to 135mph at the moment.

So, my question is: Should I enter a class (C/GT or C/GSS) or just run Time Only for the first time?

Thanks In Advance,
Tim
 
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: MIKE MATY on March 12, 2013, 02:27:58 PM
the c5 will run 150mph until you are blue in the face.  You will be limited to 135mph. With a harness bar, 5 point harness and the required drivers gear for 150mph you can get a 150mph tech speed. Corvette and viper have an integrated roll structure that the ECTA  counts as a 4 point roll bar for a 150 tech. If you have the required driving gear the harness bar can be had for a few hundred dollars. You must have all 5 points for the harnesses and no z06 seats. The harnesses can NOT run around the outside of the seat. Standard c5 seats have the hole under the head rest for the harnesses to run thru.
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: TRT1954 on March 12, 2013, 02:52:04 PM
Thanks Mike

It just so happens that I have a harness bar and harness from auto-cross
The car has the sport seats so the shoulder harness passes through the seat back

Would you advise running TO my first time or a class ?
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: MIKE MATY on March 12, 2013, 03:01:08 PM
If 150mph will break a record run that class. Why not!!!  You must comply with all 150mph tech rules. Read them several times.
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: TRT1954 on March 12, 2013, 03:16:29 PM
Thanks Again
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: Plmkrze on March 14, 2013, 10:35:57 AM
Vettes run in GT right Mike? Also ECTA allows to run "up" in engine class. SO B, A and AA are also available.

Get signed up and come on!!

Go fast, stay safe, Have Fun!!
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: TRT1954 on March 14, 2013, 01:32:42 PM
All signed up and confirmed.
I signed up for C/GT

See everyone the end of April
And THANK YOU for your help

Thanks,
TT
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: Plmkrze on March 14, 2013, 02:24:09 PM
AA/GT is open.  8-)
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: LSR Mike on March 14, 2013, 03:11:24 PM
175 entries Registered!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/243660202347845/
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: Gary Perkinson on March 15, 2013, 11:21:57 AM
Just curious--will a list of the 175 entrants for April be released at some point?
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: Captthundarr on March 15, 2013, 11:36:30 AM
Me and Amy will miss the April meet for the first time in 7 yrs. :cry:Bathroom remods,car upgrades and work (eeewh) dooms this meet for us. Fast times and safe rides for everyone. :cheers:
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: TRT1954 on April 02, 2013, 02:24:23 PM
Just curious--will a list of the 175 entrants for April be released at some point?

I was wondering the same thing

TT
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: MIKE MATY on April 02, 2013, 03:06:23 PM
^ I doubt that will happen. The list changes daily with cancellations and bumps from the waiting list
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: TRT1954 on May 01, 2013, 09:23:39 AM
I would like to say Thank You to the entire ECTA crew !!!
My rookie experience was great. What an adrenalin rush !!!
I would also like to Thank the tech crew for trying like heck to get my car to pass for 150.
Although we didn't quite get there, you guys went way above and beyond what I would have expected.

THANKS and CHEERS  :cheers:
Title: Re: ECTA Season Opener
Post by: MIKE MATY on May 01, 2013, 09:39:50 AM
I'm glad you got to enjoy it. I'm guessing you have that harness bar on order already!!!!!