VARA at PIR

[zcar72]

First my appologies to those of you digging out of the weekend snow. VARA threw a party at Phoenix International Racewas for about 200 of our colsest friends. We had visitors from as far away as Texas, The Pesters and Denny Bridges from Albuquerque along with a big turn out of RMVR drivers. Saturday evening there was a party with white linen tablecloths and wine, food and great conversation. We also had Peter Bryant, designer of the Shadow CanAm cars as our special guest. The weather threatened Friday but Saturday and Sunday we got Sunny 70 degree weather. The track was really fast Sunday and Chuck Pittenger managed a run from the back of a 22 car FF field to the front in 13 laps. Doing so he logged a 1:07 which is 1 second below his best ever at PIR. We had a big group of cars turning in the 1:08 and 1:09 bracket and Old Miss Lola (with even older me driving) managed a 1:10 and that was only good enough for a 9th plaqce finish. It was a very close field.

[TDR]

hey murray since I trashed the whole front of my Hawke at PIR I'm looking for a titan roller or basket case I can rebuild. Unless I can get a new chassis for the Hawke I wouldn't have the slightest idea how
to rebuild it since it is so destroyed.
Allen Martin
[email]allenwm@aol.com[/email]

[TDR]

hey murray since I trashed the whole front of my Hawke at PIR I'm looking for a titan roller or basket case I can rebuild. Unless I can get a new chassis for the Hawke I wouldn't have the slightest idea how
to rebuild it since it is so destroyed. you know of any titans around
Allen Martin
[email]allenwm@aol.com[/email]

[Matt Satchell]

Murray, how about posting the FF results??

[zcar72]

Bob, I will do that tommorow. Allen I was sorry to see what happened to your car. I was glad to see that you came out of it far better than the car. If I hear of a Titan I will pass it along, or if you want a fast car you might want to consider a Lola T-200 series. ;). We will have to wait until you get things sorted out to have another good go like we had at the California Speedway.

[zcar72]

Group 7 Flag Race Results Copper State Classic 2003 at PIR(1.500 miles)

Date: 2/16/2003 Vintage Auto Racing Association

Time: 4:23 PM

Pos in Class No. Name Car Type Class Laps Total Diff. Best Lap


1 1 56 Chuck Pittenger Titan FF 13 17:49.538 1: 07.733
2 2 68 Thomas Pester Konig Heath FF 13 17:52.722 3.184 1:08.545
3 3 6 Robert Brown Royale RP-16 FF 13 18:01.784 12.246 1:08.261
4 4 21 Brian Britton Titan FF 13 18:09.339 19.801 I:09.790
5 5 9 Jeremy Shaw Mallock U2 Mk.9D FF 13 18:15.921 26.384 1:09.198
6 6 2 Dennis McIlree Merlyn MK 20 FF 13 18:16.302 26.764 1:09.648
7 7 83 Case Bor Lola FF 13 18: 16.891 27.353 1:09.690
8 8 162 Ronald Enlow Winkelmann Wdf-3 FF 13 18:18.071 28.539 1:09.862
9 1 04 William Kirkham Nike Formula Ford FF1 13 18:24.879 35.338 1:10.267
10 9 13 Murray Chalmers Lola T200 FF 13 18:28.993 39.455 1:10.455
11 10 199 Steven Peterson Rostron CT-3 FF 13 18:51.811 1:02.273 1:12.784
12 11 62 Bill Modisette Titan FF 13 18:51.937 1: 02 .399 1:11.279
13 12 10 Ron Hornig Titan FF 13 18:52.801 1:03.264 1:12.421
14 13 70 Don Prohaska Titan FF 12 17:56.271 -1 lap - .1:13.132
15 14 113 Denney Bridges Crossle 20F FF 12 18:00.494 4.223 1:13.860
16 15 175 Ed Roll Merlyn 11A FF 12 18:18.112 21.841 1:14.641
17 16 8 Mike Milner Alexis FF 12 18:33.955 37.684 1:15.370
18 17 4 Steven Kupferman Titan FF 12 18:41.247 44.976 1:16.202
19 18 40 Ann Strong Titan MK6 FF 12 18:41.539 45.268 1:16.087
20 19 7 Bob Sawyer Titan Mk 6A FF 12 19:04.771. 1: 08. 502 1:18.801
21 2 168 Judith Pester Lotus 51 C FF1 12 19:05.861. 1:09.597 1:18.808
22 20 11 Chris Campbell Merlyn Mk11A FF 7 10:56.765. - 6 laps- 1:08.678
DNS 22 12 AIlen Martin Hawke Formula Ford FF 0
DNS 23 16 Todd Strong Titan Mk6 FF 0

[zcar72]

I know the above post is a bit confusing but I could not get the columns to line up, but I am sure you guys can figure it out. Chuck managed a 80 mph average on his fast lap. I was using a 24:27 top gear with a 9:31 final drive and getting 6700 rpm at the end of the main straight. It is a pretty fast little course.

[Matt Satchell]

Thanks Murray. This is better than the B32 in my snowblower.

[Rick Brannon]

Murray, don't forget that Ron Enlow was there, all the way from Virginia.

[zcar72]

Shoot dumb old me, I did not know Ron came from that far away. I was part of the old and slow group to give him a good finish position. Ron really looked good out there and try as I might I just could not catch him. Thanks for joining us.

[Jtovo]

Allan,

I know a of a guy in Upland that builds 1/4 & 1/2 Midgets and Jr. Dragsters. When I got hit at Fontana he made suspension parts for me while I waited for $50 hr. cash. He has the jigs and tooling to repair or replace your chassis. He is excellant but you have to pay him cash. Give me a call for details.

Bud
[email]albyrnes@rh-investment.com[/email]
310 450-1287

[TDR]

Thanks Bud I'll give him a call

[Hvonert]

Hey how about that rookie Brian! I guess racing a kart carries over.
Great weekend. Wish I could have finished the race Sunday. I was having a great time with 4 of us running together nose to tail. all the time checking mirrors and watching Pittenger get bigger and bigger. :)
Vegas next.

Chris