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John, If your asking me, I would say I don't know, ask your engine builder!

But in my brief history of FV, three different cars with multiple cooling schemes, the only time I've seen oil temps...

Looking at the Aim sensor, I've never felt confident the probe would stick far enough into the case to reflect oil temp as opposed to the saturated engine case temp. Probably an unfounded concern so...

Draft breaking in FV isn't any more typical than any other class... but sometimes they'll throw things at each other from the cockpit:)

Both Saturday and Sunday were excellent races to watch and...

Greg, you got the facts wrong.
The track width rules are met in the front using the four bolt wheels and the rotors VW part#113407075

Hi Matt,
It was in the September Fastrack News

"1. #27008 (Andy Pastore) Request Late Style Wheels to Simplify Disc Brake Development
Thank you for your letter. The Club Racing Board does not...

Steve,
I didn't have the disc setup since the four bolt wheels were not accepted by the CRB and I wasn't willing to test the validity of that "any steel wheel" verbiage in the GCR.

-AP

I think I can clarify with some solid information, the feasibility of using the later style four bolt wheels and the early VW brake rotors,for the front of our cars. I decided to try them out at a...

But if that's true, they would have widened the rear track by the same amount...no?

I don't understand why the track was increased in the front by 1.1" and the rear by 0.875" over the years. If...

Steve,
Here is some more info.
The first option in your reply is an EMPI kit. #22-2880
There are lots of sources and you can buy just the rotors if you wanted to come up with your own caliper...

It's mostly an assumed lack of performance from potential racers. Of course, those that have raced with drum brakes when properly set up know that it is not an issue.
Greg, it may have been a...

It was very exciting to see Alex grab that pole position. He only did the test day Sunday and first qualifying session on Monday before having to return to school, missing the next two qualifying...

What an awesome weekend!
A great turnout from both the NEFV crowd and the Challenge Cup folks. 27 Vees in one form or another made it a special event in all respects.

The OWDE had 9 drivers...

Not at all.....just curious.

Mr DeArman, what are you racing right now? As in what kind of car?

Greg has a good point...you can gain a bunch of desired arm clearance by moving the wheel around. Forward, back towards you, down or up just a small amount can work wonders.

The tilt of the...

I think its a neat track and worth a trip!

I definitely wouldn't show up with a 32 3rd unless you like shifting all the time. The 26 will keep you over 6k for the majority of the lap. So...if you have a choice, go with a 22 3rd since any...

I know this isn't the spot for this but I'll strike while the iron is hot.....I have a set of American Racers available for sale if someone wants to try them. They have 4 short sessions on them....

Patrick,

I just want to address some of these points. I think you might be over simplifying some aspects of club racing and FV. It seems you are not alone with these opinions and maybe it'll help...

We found here in the NE that having the website really helps.

If you put yourself in the position of a being a potential racer, then try to figure out what is available, in most regions it's...

Greg,
It’s fine that the SCCA might adopt a club wide standard whether it be a board or flag. I agree for sure. The issue was that it's a vigorously waving white flag. Not a standing flag as I was...

Doug, this is why FV and FST exist and why many cars can continue to be competitive regardless of age. This isn't a bad thing. It may not be high tech enough for you but it has enabled many thousands...

It's difficult to quantify the results of our efforts. Having a web presence dedicated to the region has probably done the most to help get people to talk to us directly so we can more easily help...

I suppose getting teenagers interested in amateur racing would be a good thing to do for any class and club racing in general. But it's certainly not the best or only way get more folks racing. And...

Who's going?

Excuse me for a moment fellas.....

Bill, I think someone posted something for sale in the classifieds section without a price.
Why don't you go there to"moderate" and stop the senseless...

Rob,
You and Justin should be proud of a very successful rookie year.

Nice job!

Andy

Not that I've seen.

Andy

Don’t forget to come join the NER region Sept 5-7 at the Cheap Date weekend and Open Wheel Driver Experience where prospective drivers, family or friends get a chance to drive your Vee on the...

Getting the new guy racing is what all the previous posts were about. Good advice from people with lots of experience. No honest person in their right mind would advise a complete beginner to nickel...

Guy,
I think the majority of the Vees hang out in the garages. The rest scatter about the paddock.
But that's a good point. We should try to corral everyone together.
Andy

Dick Stewart has a few cars he rents.
Great guy.
http://www.fvrentals.info/


Andy P.

That is cool.
Of course you can keep the "V" in Formula Vee since it's a V twin.
What a racket 20 of those would make screaming down the straight.
-A

This is awesome Mark. Nice job!

Let's get some more of the NEDV FV racers to send their favorite pics to Mark.
There are still lots of folks from NJ, PA, MD and the rest of the North East...

Best Track
I've only been there once but I think Summit Point is an awesome FV track.
It has some fast 4th gear "should be/could be maybe flatout if I was crazy" turns that tempt you and a very...

This sounds fun.
Count me in.

Not that this matters to the discussion but I think this is a bit of a myth. I've hung around many of the top national guys and they more often than not, don't have stickers for every race. Yes......

Here's my view of the 2012 Runoffs.

https://vimeo.com/79261774

Almost able to see the guys in front for a couple laps:) Then I bring up the tail end of the second group for most of the race...

Harry..that's a whole lotta tire! 3 sets? How many races you plan on doing?
Maybe cut back a bit and stay local. We need you here!
The North East is going to a great place be a vee racer again...

It was a racing incident. I'm sure when John sees this thread he'll chime in if he feels necessary. Also, he may have tried to find you Alex.

My understanding is that John was pinched by another...

A little late but thought I would offer my 2cents.
I don't think you run out revs at the end of the front straight....even with a good draft.
You can even do most of Big Bend in fourth and quick...

Hi Bruce, who or what was the protest about?

Harry,
I've only run there once but I'm pretty sure the oval and straight part after the chicane was what made it a longbox track. If that's not going to be used I would happily show up with a...

Geez...I just love watching that. Anybody have any other views they want to share?

-Andy

How many people do you think get these "tire deals"?

It's time the F1200 Canadian guys stop diggin' at the SCCA guys for the choices made up to this point in the history of FV. I can't believe...

Paul,
It wasn't that high and butts weren't really kicked. :)
In the D13 I would be at 1079 to 1085 in the dry and some other ungodly number like 1105 with rain tires on solid rims and a soaked...

Mark. Your right. Most won't but some might and some is more than none!
That's how I was first introduced to SCCA and it's why I'm here..blabbing away.
The SCCA used to hold Pro (Trans-Am?) races...

I didn't really think there would be thousands of people flocking to the races but maybe a small gaggle. At least the tracks I've been to always have a small entry fee to get in if your not a racer...

Good topic Jeff!
I very much like the idea of a "Formula Vee" Website.
In addition to www.formulavee.us/ There is also http://formulaveeracing.org/Home.html as a dedicated website to FV in the US....

Well as of now...11:30 pm EST there were 41 responses to the spec tire survey.

Summary/Bottom Line
32- Yes
5 - No
4 - Other (either undecided or death threats)


It was brought to my...