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    Sorry to read this. I knew Bill from auto...

    Sorry to read this. I knew Bill from auto crossing back in my college days and then caught up with him again when he started road racing. It was always a pleasure to talk with him.
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    Do SCCA licensed drivers need to obtain a license...

    Do SCCA licensed drivers need to obtain a license from your group?
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    The first 3 numbers of the log book number...

    The first 3 numbers of the log book number identify the SCCA Region that issued the logbook and assigned the number to the frame. In this case 026 refers to SCCA Region 26 which is the Northern New...
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    That is a wonderful iconic car.

    That is a wonderful iconic car.
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    The RF-85/86 has different rear rockers for...

    The RF-85/86 has different rear rockers for running slicks and treaded tires. The US rockers (slicks) have a flatter angle than the UK (treaded) ones in order to keep the shock end of the rocker in...
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    That is interesting. What is the thought behind...

    That is interesting. What is the thought behind not allowing rain tires? Slicks don't work well in the rain and switching to Dunlops or Avons from slicks would require some time consuming suspension...
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    The Dunlop tires are not as sticky as the slicks...

    The Dunlop tires are not as sticky as the slicks and thus have less rolling resistance. Lots of grip is great in the corners but is a hindrance to acceleration on straights for FFs. This may...
  8. Survey Submitted. Good luck. Go Hokies!

    Survey Submitted. Good luck. Go Hokies!
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    bright colors

    I have spent a lot of years racing a FF in run groups with FA FC CSR etc. One thing drivers need to do is paint their cars bright colors. Black or natural carbon fiber bodywork may look cool in the...
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    Like Kevin I thought it was a Ralt RT-4 that Eric...

    Like Kevin I thought it was a Ralt RT-4 that Eric Lang set the record with. I found this old photo I took that weekend and captioned as being Eric Lang.
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    The Happy Winner

    Glenn celebrates his win.
  12. I always felt the Z-10 looked like a McLaren M23...

    I always felt the Z-10 looked like a McLaren M23 without wings.
  13. Rent a SRF for a weekend and see what you think....

    Rent a SRF for a weekend and see what you think. I raced FF for years but needed to go back to driver's school this Spring after a 10 year break. The SRF I rented from John Haggerman was fun to...
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    Sticky: I remember seeing that Theodore at EMRA events at...

    I remember seeing that Theodore at EMRA events at Summit Point.
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    Does the F1K have a solid axle or am I missing...

    Does the F1K have a solid axle or am I missing something in the photos? I can't see that beng competitive with FB cars if it's a solid axle rear suspension.
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    Regarding the suggestion to change to inline 4...

    Regarding the suggestion to change to inline 4 motors only aren't there a couple of RC-51 (V twin) powered cars already out there? Seems unfair to make them illegal. I was looking forward to see how...
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    First use of carbon brakes in an F1 race was Rolf...

    First use of carbon brakes in an F1 race was Rolf Stommelen in a Brabham at the Nuburgring in 76. He finished 6th. They weren't like today's carbon rotors. The rotors were steel and had been...
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    It is best to register in advance but you won't...

    It is best to register in advance but you won't get passes for yourself, crew and vehicle until you get to the track and go through registration. Your crew will have to go through resistration also...
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