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  1. Thread: Racing Schools

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    I had a great time watching the students progress...

    I had a great time watching the students progress considerably in open wheel (old FV driver speaking). I went over to turn 4 to watch the race housejoe mentions and it was really fun to watch. The...
  2. Thread: Racing Schools

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    Looking forward to the RRR drivers school in Feb....

    Looking forward to the RRR drivers school in Feb. as well, I'm slated to be the Safety Steward and I may drop in to say hello (not in a official capacity).
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    Thanks Dietmar, I being told vw7700T40EL for this...

    Thanks Dietmar, I being told vw7700T40EL for this "deal". Is that the same?
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    1200cc 77MM jug/piston set number

    Can someone give me the model number of the EMPI AA jug/piston set please for a FV motor.
    Thanks
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    We have gotten 2 Vee's - please look at coming to...

    We have gotten 2 Vee's - please look at coming to Barber and help us to keep separate groups!
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    Vee's unite join us at BarberAug 26-27, 2017

    https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/double-sarrc-secs-track-trials-barber-motorsports-park-scca-tennessee-145102
    Group six will have FF/CF/FV/FST/F5 separate from the rest of the wings and things...
  7. Thread: Carb question

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    He has a plastic float with a washer jb welded on...

    He has a plastic float with a washer jb welded on the bottom but did have the brass wand in position (which I have never seen before). The brass was not attached to the float just sitting on top, it...
  8. Thread: Carb question

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    It was number 7 missing

    It was number 7 missing
  9. Thread: Carb question

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    Not that screw, we took the top off and that was...

    Not that screw, we took the top off and that was there. This is the brass screw on the outside just below the top on side opposite of the bowl side.
  10. Thread: Carb question

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    I was at the AX that Paul was trying to run. The...

    I was at the AX that Paul was trying to run. The problem getting it to run drained the battery so he was only able to make 1 run. When we took the cover off you could easily smell it was flooded. I...
  11. Thread: Carb question

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    Paul, check your email I may have noticed...

    Paul, check your email I may have noticed something
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    Chris, 2dogs is the Vee entered on Sunday. I'll...

    Chris, 2dogs is the Vee entered on Sunday. I'll be adding my name soon for Sunday only at this time since I am one of the event leaders.
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    Not FF but I saw the results of a VW oil pump...

    Not FF but I saw the results of a VW oil pump shaft become separated to the gear for some reason thereby no worka no oil pressure.
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    Thank you - need to make sure where I post next...

    Thank you - need to make sure where I post next time:o
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    VW 1200cc long block weight???

    Hopefully a quick question - I have a cart that I hope to use to move my Vee long block from my SUV into after it is worked on. What is the weight of a 1200 VW long block?
  16. Thread: 4 post ramps

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    I use Hardwood Dollies for my Vee - just check...

    I use Hardwood Dollies for my Vee - just check the wheels for grease,
  17. Thread: I'm Vee curious

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    Here is a local Vee that is in south Huntsville -...

    Here is a local Vee that is in south Huntsville - this car is ready to go, look at the lower posts and the price is lower
    http://www.apexspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63312
    It is a great car...
  18. Thread: I'm Vee curious

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    Welcome to the area redliterunner - North Alabama...

    Welcome to the area redliterunner - North Alabama has a small somewhat active group of road racers with Tennessee Valley Region of SCCA.
    I will assume that the D13 you speak of is the one of two in...
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    Check with Fred Clark at Caracal Cars - Caracal...

    Check with Fred Clark at Caracal Cars - Caracal is on the web.
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    33 is San Francisco Region

    33 is San Francisco Region
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    Check the main hoop all over for a stamped...

    Check the main hoop all over for a stamped number. Different tech people place them so hopefully it isn't hard to find. If you find a number them maybe the region it came from has some sort of...
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    I know of really good Caracal D (Huntsville...

    I know of really good Caracal D (Huntsville Al)with spares and a enclosed trailer for around 8K and a clean Caracal C (NC) for 5750....plus several others.
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    Looks to be a Caracal C or a Lynx adjusted to...

    Looks to be a Caracal C or a Lynx adjusted to make a Caracal C. Have you seen a logbook number stamped on it?
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    I'm interested but since I'm the RE for Tennessee...

    I'm interested but since I'm the RE for Tennessee Valley Region (sanctioning region), driver of a Caracal C, and a worker for the event - I'm already in.
    You will enjoy the track and it will keep...
  25. Thread: Race groupings

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    Gary - I raced my FV at Nashville and Barber and...

    Gary - I raced my FV at Nashville and Barber and I work races at Road Atlanta and I have watched the entries for the small bore slowing ebb away.
    Not because they were placed with higher hp wings...
  26. Thread: Race groupings

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    Missing the point Gary - entries make money - no...

    Missing the point Gary - entries make money - no entries no money - can't pay rent with no money. Low Hp Formula cars no entries no money no rent no event. Lack of entries whatever, the President,...
  27. Thread: Race groupings

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    Take it from someone who actually is part of a...

    Take it from someone who actually is part of a group that puts on races - if a group has 5 cars then yes it will be safer but that group does little to support the biggest concern - BOTTOM LINE....
  28. Thread: Race groupings

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    It is a diservice to workers and event officals...

    It is a diservice to workers and event officals to put out a group of 5 cars for a race group - WAKE UP. Safe groups - I agree that it is great to not have to worry about 20 or more seconds a lap...
  29. Thread: Race groupings

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    We had a couple of things play into the grouping...

    We had a couple of things play into the grouping - as farrout mentions F600 drivers requested a seperate group to promote their cars and race series. If the fastest F600 could have bettered any other...
  30. Thread: Race groupings

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    This weekend at Road Atlanta was another sad...

    This weekend at Road Atlanta was another sad showing of the lower speed formula cars turn out. You might have the excuse that they made them combine all wings and things together for qualifing but...
  31. Thread: Race groupings

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    As an FV driver I have contacted FV drivers via...

    As an FV driver I have contacted FV drivers via email to run Nashville SS RR's. We started out alright with a combo of the lower speed formula cars. The more years the less FV/FF/CF/FST never a F5....
  32. Thread: Race groupings

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    As an RE for a SEDIV region that tries to put on...

    As an RE for a SEDIV region that tries to put on RR events I have been both an admin and a driver and the problem in SEDIV is basically the FV/FF/CF/F500 open wheel not even showing up at the events...
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    Any pictures of the weekend out on the 'nets?

    Any pictures of the weekend out on the 'nets?
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    As a low budget also ran I am having the time of...

    As a low budget also ran I am having the time of my life with a great bunch of people - I will never be at the front end but if it wasn't for FV I would not be road racing and I would probably...
  35. Thread: FVs at Daytona

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    I think Fred Clark will be there or have cars...

    I think Fred Clark will be there or have cars there.
  36. Thread: Sebring results

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    Jim - I have only seen one FST at SEDIV races in...

    Jim - I have only seen one FST at SEDIV races in the past few years if you take away the ARRC. The FST's are more numberous in CENDIV but SEDIV is not a FST area at all. If enough of the FST wannabes...
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    Here you go http://www.tracksidetim.com/ call soon

    Here you go http://www.tracksidetim.com/ call soon
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    Look for Trackside Tim' actually call-em before...

    Look for Trackside Tim' actually call-em before they get on the road.
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    Barber Labor Day 2012 Dbl Nat/Dbl SARRC/ProIT

    OPEN!
    https://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.advert/uidEvent/5B6278A3-EFCA-803C-36A806B5649F32EB
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    Your in with fast friends already! Cort is doing...

    Your in with fast friends already! Cort is doing double duty with a CF in Group 1 and a FM in Group 5. Maybe you can pull some plugs wires off and give us a chance in Group 1?:eek:
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    Nashville on Fathers Day w/e June 18-20, 2010

    We have a FSt that is looking at entering - just trying to round up someone he can run with. Any FST's needing some run time before their big...
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