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I don't have any experience with the 1-piece wheels, but I've had no issues with the 3-piece wheels in 10 years of using them. With very few manufacturers available to supply out cars, I'm very...

I stepped up this year and finally got a professional seat done by Speed Seat. I've ran 3 race weekends with it this year and I'm amazed what a difference it makes.

I have had many Bald Spot...

Not sure what you mean by "escalating costs"? With the Kawi engine, I fully expect my engine costs are gonna be way less than my old Suzuki due to, what looks to be so far, better reliability and...

The 250 Superkarts have got to be the most violent and raw form of road racing today. The latest VM inline engine is making over 100 hp to the rear wheels. Add lots of downforce with no suspension...

Thanks for the support Jason!!

J.R.O

Dsmith,

Your choice to run a FE is probably going to be a cheaper/easier route than a F1000. The problem is that the FE does not offer near the driving experience a F1000 delivers.

I have...

Just over 2 weeks to go and only 9 registered. Rumor has it that Coop will be there and I'm counting on Nicholas Ortiz to make the show. That would bring it to 11.

Who else is planning on this...

I would like to give props to the CRB/BOD for following what the FB majority wanted. It is encouraging to me going forward that, as a group, we can help direct the class.

Merry Christmas all

We do not have the email of all car owners. That is why on my original post I gave you the opportunity to send me your information so I could send it to you.

Not sure what else I could do to help...

As promised, here is the summary of the survey. This went out to all active FB participants and was open to those who have interest in the class.

Are you implying that the only reason the Kawasaki cars were slower than the Suzukis was because they were all dragged down by huge downforce and weight?

As mentioned in a previous post, I have...

Hi Guys,


First I would like to thank Jay and the Ad Hoc Committee for their hard work this year. I don't think anyone takes their efforts for granted. No one is attacking anybody here, there...

Hi Jay,

What does too fast mean? Is there a lap time minimum established that we are not allowed to cross?

If you look at the 2007 AARC results, Pritchard qualified at 1:22.7. That is still...

Alex,

If my reasoning is wrong, who us going to step up to pay for it? What is the incentive to be the pioneer???

Jon,

Not sure how you compare the Honda Fit and Ford Zetec to FB engine development. Those are 2 well funded manufacturers that saw an opportunity to provide new engine packages for large...

I think one element is missing in your thoughts, where is the motivation for someone to do all the development work/expense to make a new type of engine car ready when it is slapped with a restrictor...

Hi Randy,

FYI- Our wing set up was not slowing the cars down. At the High Plains test, the standard wing set up with a medium DF setting was at 131 mph. Adding the 3rd element and maxing the...

Jay,

I was 1030. I'll gladly carry an extra 30 lbs rather than a 40mm restrictor. Not sure if the weights were recorded.

JRO

Hi Jay,

Two main reasons:

1) I was hoping that the SCCA was going to utilize the AimSolo data acquisition, that we were required to install the mounts, to get actual on-track data throughout...

Can anyone tell why the Kawsaki is slated for a 40mm restrictor and the Suzuki a 42mm? I know earlier in the year dyno testing was done and it showed that the Kawi had a substantial power advantage....

I am finally starting to feel back to somewhat normal. Dang that is one long ass week, at least it was in a beautiful part of the country. It has been a long 6 years of running FB to just finish a...

Awesome battle guys!!! One of the best ever in F1000. Way to keep attacking each other without major drama, especially at such a high speed track.

Great fun to watch. Thanks Mike and Nicholas...

The reality is that there is not an ecu or tune out there that is going to add 10
HP to your engine. The stock time is very, very good. Greg spends a lot of time trying to find 1-3 hp on a tune,...

A big thanks to JP for letting run his car at Sebring. I probably would never have had the chance to do so without his help. Sebring is a rough old track but I absolutely love it. It has some...

Thanks for all the encouragement guys!!! I really appreciate it. Sometimes no matter how you try in life, things just go wrong. It has been a hugely trying year for me and this kind of race day...

Glen Cooper and Larry Volum have ZX10's. Their motors are strong, but they did not obsolete the Suzuki. If you put a restrictor on their motors, the Kawi would be non-competitive.

Steve Ott...

I think most everyone would agree to show up at the track prepared. I have put my guts into this year and have spent hundreds of hours preparing and fixing the car at the shop prior to races. But...

The motors make and break this class at the same time. These engines are really cool but at the same time, have ZERO tolerance for something installed wrong.

I would like to start a database of...

I still am wore out and totally spaced to give a shout out to Mike Devins at HRP. Because this was a last minute race for me, I had no mechanic.

I spoke with Mike to see if he would have some...

Just a quick note of thanks to all of you that helped me out over the weekend. Front Range Motorsports had a spot in their trailer and made me a smoking deal to get my stuff out there and without...

Just wanted to give a shout out to a couple guys that went out of their way to help me with getting parts to fix my car after a heartbreaking fire at VIR.

Nick Belling at Geartronics got...

I didn't want to post anything as the weekend is over for me and I want to just move on, but the last post of Loshak is just not right.

Race 1- Turn 12 is 147 mph going down to 38 mph. My eyes...

Hi Guys,

When, and if, you get a confirmation of a garage and are looking for someone to split the cost, please let me know. I would like to share with ya.

Thanks,

J.R. Osborne
303-880-6410

Happy New Year fellow gearheads,

Just a reminder to keep an eye on www.dlbracing.com for registration to open. Rumor has it that the day will be January 15th.

Hope to see ya'll there,

J.R.O

Hi Guys,

The March race at the new track in Austin will be a sellout for sure. Given the length of track, there will be about 80 car run groups.

I have emailed Roger Krebs from the Lone Star...

Thanks to the JDR Motorsport crew for letting me have a go in their new creation.

A couple plumbing issues: blocked vent line that blew countershaft seal in 2 motors until we figured it out and a...

Man, Larry Vollum's relentless development of his car is starting to pay off. The thing is getting more "F1-esque" by the event. It had impressive performance in the thin air of Utah and Larry...

Hey Jake,

Great job on Sunday. I'm really happy that it all came together and you finished strong. You are probably the nicest guy out there and I'm rooting for you even if I'm in the same...

C'mon Coop. You know you want to do it. Miller is a top notch place. You can rent the GP Garages which have live timing television, electricity, air, and their own bathrooms in each unit.

It's...

Count me in. I know Jake and Labrie are going as well. I'm sure Terry Biner will be there too.

Thanks

...yeah, but it's a dry heat. Ted and I figured we go and try a track that we didn't have to travel over 1000 miles to get to. In fact, this is the first time I ever raced my Stohr F1000 in...

Well having just got back from a 1800 mile trip, to just go and pick up my car that I left in New Jersey because the VIR race was cancelled, I'm darn upset at this series. It has failed to meet it's...

Something went in the valve train during the standing start. Right after the start, the engine started missing and was down 1000 rpm on straight. I pulled in on 2nd lap so not to totally grenade...

Hi Guys,

I know we are a month away, but if you want a garage please let me know/send payment as they are starting to fill up.

The Porsche club usually are the ones that rent all the garages,...

Thanks Jon. Also, they measure 16' wide x 32' deep.

J.R.O

Greetings,

I have purchased the 20 GP garages for the Double Regional at Laguna Seca at the end of April. You will be able to move in at 5:00 pm on the Thursday. They are sweet, access directly...

Team Stohr will be there for sure. Where is everyone else? Right now only 4 entries!!?? The forecast looks perfect, sunny and 70. Let's go guys, time to put the race races on.

J.R.O

I'm in.

J.R.O

Last year we ran VP MR12 occasionally as it passed DC constant and was deemed legal to the rules. I spoke with a VP rep and showed him the new fuel rule. He suggested using U4.4. When I showed it...

Dear FB community,

I got the call from a steward of the Seattle race who informed me that the VP U4.4 fuel did not pass their fuel test. My penalties are: DQ'd from the race, $350.00 bond fee,...