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    Quote Originally Posted by jhenn4716 View Post
    Ok ok ok, so I went to this thread to read about how vee's were doing at the runoffs... and a fight broke out. Thought I was at a hockey game.

    Let's get back on track; what are the times, how are the track conditions, how are things shaping up?

    Focus people, focus!
    Track conditions still suck. Super greasy. Very little grip.

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    Just noticed that there are 10 different "manufacturers" in the top 13 Pretty cool.

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    FYI, while I disagree with Brian's assessment of Jonathan, and I do not think he should have shared it here in public, I would like to point out that Brian was one of the first people to say "call me" when I first expressed a renewed interest in FV. He sent emails with pictures and explanations of what he was doing and why. I have spoken with Brian on the phone on a couple of occasions and he has been very helpful and forthcoming. One thing is clear, right or wrong, Brian does spend a great deal of time studying the subject of FV and takes absolutely nothing for granted. This extends to his comments here on Apex that seem grating to many (maybe most), but I usually find logic behind his comments.

    Anyway, I think Jonathon is going to be right there at the end and I expect there to be other company. We shall see.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLS View Post
    I would like to point out that Brian was one of the first people to say "call me" when I first expressed a renewed interest in FV. He sent emails with pictures and explanations of what he was doing and why.
    Let me guess: He was offering you one of his illegal Monster Manies. I got the same emails. Not impressed.
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    No, I've never been offered a monster manny. Brian was very helpful in answering some technical questions I had regarding FV design. Brian's emails were in response to my follow up questions.
    Last edited by BLS; 10.09.14 at 12:02 AM.

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    Varacins looks to have a big advantage, hopefully he won't get away on lap 1 again!

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    Why are the West Coast guy's hanging back? Just being good hosts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveB View Post
    Why are the West Coast guy's hanging back? Just being good hosts?

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    Andrade is 2nd. Terran 5th. Jake 8th, Slim 9th and I'm 10. West coast is doingok. :-)

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    Where can we find the final lineup for Sundays race?
    Reinventing the world, one wheel at a time.

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    Default FV at Laguna Runoffs ??

    Quote Originally Posted by jhenn4716 View Post
    Where can we find the final lineup for Sundays race?
    http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/...0prov%20FV.pdf

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    I saw some footage of what I think was Weisheit going for a rollercoaster ride. Any word on how his car ended up? Is it repairable for the race?

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    Not surprising to see MV well clear of the field, but it looks like it will be a fight for the rest of the podium. Should be a good race if it stays green.
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    If 2nd through 7th+ place qualifers race with each other early on, then it will be over by the 2nd lap as it was last year and MV will use it to his advantage and just motor away. If they work together and use their heads, they may have a chance to keep up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Amon View Post
    If they work together and use their heads
    ABSOLUTELY zero chance of that happening. Positions 2 & 3 should act as a buffer preventing anything possible accident for Varacins in the first few turns. Midway through the first lap he should be clear of any crazy possible braking attempts.

    Positions: 4 & 6, wild mature drivers, 5 is youthful exuberance, 8 is youthful recklessness.

    NASCAR style, no mention of names. Does that meet with your sensibilities?

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    Zero chance?? Since you can predict the future, can you help me with our upcoming
    lottery drawing tomorrow night??

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    Please, Count me in on those Lotto #'s ! Would certainly help this racing on a shoestring budget. ( If only I could afford the shoes )
    "An analog man living in a digital world"

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    Default Running the mazada line

    The track will work for you if you let the line flow ,don't tighten it up after turn 11 do not turn your wheel until you reach the double apex big gains here.
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    great drive by swanson. fun race to watch.

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    That was entertaining! Makes me want to carve up an old Beetle!

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    Congratulations Terran.

    Well done!

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    Wow, it was just like Harding predicted!

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    Was a great race to watch!

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    Default Harry Schneider congrats RUNOFF's at 80+ years!!!!

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    Default Detailed story and finishing order

    Congratulations Terran!

    Very deserving win to a very deserving driver.

    http://www.scca.com/clubracing/news.cfm?cid=52084
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    Looks like it's still not quite over...!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tiago Santos View Post
    Looks like it's still not quite over...!
    Yeah I saw on Facebook that there were multiple DQs, anyone know whats going on?

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    1- Shields
    2- Quinn Posner
    3- Gavin Sweeney

    Congrats to the Podium!

    So sad for Terran. I feel for him. He ran a great race. We all trust our engine builders, manifold manufactures, etc. to give us a product that is legal. Even they can make mistakes sometimes. This time the top 3 all get DQ'd for stuff they likely had no idea about, and likely did not actually change the outcome at all. Oh well, that's racing.

    Congrats Rick Shields!

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    Wow, what a development! First, want to say that Terran did a great job! Sad that a small infraction lost Him a championship, but He can hold His head high for a fine driving job. Rules are rules and apparently He was not alone I n issues of legality.
    Really unfortunate re the first lap incident with M. Varacins. Next year fellas'!

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    Quote Originally Posted by smsazzy View Post
    1- Shields
    2- Quinn Posner
    3- Gavin Sweeney

    Congrats to the Podium!

    So sad for Terran. I feel for him. He ran a great race. We all trust our engine builders, manifold manufactures, etc. to give us a product that is legal. Even they can make mistakes sometimes. This time the top 3 all get DQ'd for stuff they likely had no idea about, and likely did not actually change the outcome at all. Oh well, that's racing.

    Congrats Rick Shields!
    What were the reasons for DQ's???
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    Not really for me to say. I wasn't in the tech shed.

    Heartbroken for Terran. A young guy who drove an absolutely awesome race. Really too bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nhJohn View Post
    What were the reasons for DQ's???
    Valve lift on Terran. Manifolds on Roger and Andrew. But the way tech was handling things, we all questioned their ability to properly measure Manifolds. It was a comedy of errors for a while it seemed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smsazzy View Post
    Not really for me to say. I wasn't in the tech shed.

    Heartbroken for Terran. A young guy who drove an absolutely awesome race. Really too bad.
    Terran still deserves the win. Zero performance advantage (same goes for Roger and Andrew). Terran crushed it. All of these guys still deserve where they finished.

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    In my mind Terran is still the winner!!

    Congrats to My son Aaron Meyer for finishing 7th in his first runoffs!!!

    I am very proud of you and you have come a long way this season.
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    1) Some of the manifold issues could come from the fact that a different person was doing the measuring. The way one uses a caliper on a thin tube manifold can make a difference of a few thousandths in the measurement. There is a good chance that Fred Clark had a heavier touch than the Laguna tech person. There is every possibility that the failed manifolds passed under Fred's RA inspections. Nothing that the builders can not adjust for if that is what the customer wants.

    2) The drivers take risks on the track and the mechanics take risks with the car. The closer to dimensionally perfect a car is the faster it will be. There is always a chance for an small error to put you over the line. No different than the choices the driver makes. If you are worried about a small error catching you out then have the mechanic dial back the perfection. Varacins is my only customer than has me step back from the edge at the cost of some performance. He has a high probability of going to the tech tent and he understands the variability of the inspection process. This week with everyone more than 1.5 sec off the pace, could they afford such a conservative approach?

    This all about risk management and who makes the correct compromises.

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    Lol..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hardingfv32 View Post
    1) Some of the manifold issues could come from the fact that a different person was doing the measuring. The way one uses a caliper on a thin tube manifold can make a difference of a few thousandths in the measurement. There is a good chance that Fred Clark had a heavier touch than the Laguna tech person. There is every possibility that the failed manifolds passed under Fred's RA inspections. Nothing that the builders can not adjust for if that is what the customer wants.

    2) The drivers take risks on the track and the mechanics take risks with the car. The closer to dimensionally perfect a car is the faster it will be. There is always a chance for an small error to put you over the line. No different than the choices the driver makes. If you are worried about a small error catching you out then have the mechanic dial back the perfection. Varacins is my only customer than has me step back from the edge at the cost of some performance. He has a high probability of going to the tech tent and he understands the variability of the inspection process. This week with everyone more than 1.5 sec off the pace, could they afford such a conservative approach?


    This all about risk management and who makes the correct compromises.

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    from sound infractions, to measuring devices. I guess you have to back off just enough to be legal.

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    The Speed Sport AM-5/Veetech engine/Varicins combo is quite an ass-kicker... why is (was) there only 1 SS chassis in the RO field?... Proprietary to Varicins and not for sale?... just a question from an interested but FV-clueless FC driver...
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    Expensive mistakes in more ways than one.

    Congrats to everyone it was a great race to watch.
    Last edited by CenDiv4; 10.13.14 at 9:30 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by a. pettipas View Post
    The Speed Sport AM-5/Veetech engine/Varicins combo is quite an ass-kicker... why is (was) there only 1 SS chassis in the RO field?... Proprietary to Varicins and not for sale?... just a question from an interested but FV-clueless FC driver...
    The car Mike drives was designed and built by him and his dad. I think they are willing to sell them, but only if a group of about 5 people were interested. Finding 5 people willing to drop the coin needed is likely not going to happen.

    It is important to point out though, that it is not just the car. With the amount of time and effort Mike and Al put into the car, he could be just as dominant in a Mysterian, Caracal or Vortech (or whatever for that matter) if he drove it.

    My opinion anyway.

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