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Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:43 pm
by Thomas Barrett
http://www.calclub.com/html/html2/RE_4_17_09.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Corvette Drivers, this will be a time attack series a little like auto cross but on the full size track.

We would love to have you join us.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:43 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Huh, CalClub is finally figuring out what seems to be the only growing segment of track racing, now they just need to let shops with crazy caged out modded evo's in and they have a viable growth plan. ;) Turns out time attack and drifting are the new halo sports that bring people in, not so much the club racing anymore.

Anyone else want to see Gary in an AMCI/Kumho Tires/Chevrolette Corvette? Hahaha.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:54 am
by Oli Thordarson
I will be there... no surprise I suppose.

I might even show-up on April 25th for the AutoClub Speedway practice and embarrass myself some more!


Oli

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:07 pm
by KJ Christopher
Oli Thordarson wrote:I will be there... no surprise I suppose.

I might even show-up on April 25th for the AutoClub Speedway practice and embarrass myself some more!


Oli
Hey Oli - that weekend is at El Toro and Saturday will be for the Motorsports guys. We'll have Sunday open for those who have volunteered to help on Saturday. We should probably get that flyer updated to be more specific. Check out this thread: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1921&st=0&sk=t&sd=a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:30 pm
by Oli Thordarson
Yeah, bummer for me... I just figured that out.

I thought while Kristjan was practicing on Saturday I could jump across the service road and run some laps myself. But alas the geography and chronology Gods are not smiling upon this viking today.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:31 pm
by Oli Thordarson
We are up to 18 entries. I bet we have over 25 by next Friday.

Come and join us!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/souther ... y-1-a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:00 pm
by Oli Thordarson
We are at 27 entries.

It is not too late to enter.

We need AX doin' some representing!

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:03 am
by Craig Naylor
Title says "Corvette Challenge"..... don't see a class for those who wish to challenge the corvette!

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 4:59 pm
by Grant Heathman
Go rent a Vette and come drive it like you stole it!

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:39 pm
by Jeff Ringer
those rentals have a lincoln town car suspension set up

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:56 am
by Oli Thordarson


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Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 12:11 pm
by Thomas Barrett
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/souther ... y-1-a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Want to see if anybody had any fun yesterday at the Corvette Challenge?

Just read the testimonials from some of the participants.

We had a great turn out, 27 Corvettes on a Friday, we had a very fun and very safe day. Only couple of spins and no damage that I am aware of.

We had some great trophies with a picture of your winning car on the trophy, great prizes donated by our sponsors, Adams Polishes, Sic Motorsports, Bowmanized, Tire Man, Hardbar USA, West Coast Classic Car Restorations, Caliphotography, Speed Ventures and Cal Club SCCA. NUmerous raffle prizes provided by our sponsors.

To make it even better, a couple of Auto Crossers won their Class.

Bubble Boy Tom Barrett Won C5ZO6/C6 Modified with a lap of 1:34:7 and Another Autocrosser whos name escapes me won also. See his picture.
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Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:14 pm
by Jeff Ringer
CONGRATS!!

btw who is the cutie ;)

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:26 pm
by Oli Thordarson
Jeff Ringer wrote: btw who is the cutie ;)

That is Tom Barrett. You should know who he is. Unless you are talking about his buddy on the #3 position. That is Dirty Howie.

Seriously though, you have to enter to find out!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 3:31 pm
by Steve Ekstrand
I don't think I get along well with Corvette drivers. But I do think we should consider trophy girls at our events.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 11:29 am
by Ron Flaherty
Steve Ekstrand wrote:I don't think I get along well with Corvette drivers. But I do think we should consider trophy girls at our events.

"I don't think I get along well with Corvette drivers"

OUCH!!!! :roll: :roll: not all Vette drivers are a-holes, wanna trade cars?

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:47 pm
by KJ Christopher
Ron Flaherty wrote:
Steve Ekstrand wrote:I don't think I get along well with Corvette drivers. But I do think we should consider trophy girls at our events.

"I don't think I get along well with Corvette drivers"

OUCH!!!! :roll: :roll: not all Vette drivers are a-holes, wanna trade cars?
I'll trade with you. BTW, I've got your air gauge.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:59 pm
by Oli Thordarson
The next one is May 30th.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/souther ... -30-a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We had two autocrossers on the podium that day. Are you going to let a bunch of road racing waxers go home with all the awards?

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 9:08 am
by Aaron Goldsmith
Oli Thordarson wrote:The next one is May 30th.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/souther ... -30-a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We had two autocrossers on the podium that day. Are you going to let a bunch of road racing waxers go home with all the awards?
Wanna lend me a corvette? :lol:

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:09 am
by Oli Thordarson
Aaron Goldsmith wrote:
Oli Thordarson wrote:The next one is May 30th.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/souther ... -30-a.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We had two autocrossers on the podium that day. Are you going to let a bunch of road racing waxers go home with all the awards?
Wanna lend me a corvette? :lol:

Why are you laughing. It is not out of the question. The #2 podium finisher in the Unlimited class last week was a friend of mine driving my car.

May 30th another friend is entered in my car, not me....


Oli

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 10:36 am
by Steve Ekstrand
You should let a Civic in....

It could be like the Dog races.... Bunch of slobbering canines chasing the rabbit.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 11:38 am
by Thomas Barrett
Steve Ekstrand wrote:You should let a Civic in....

It could be like the Dog races.... Bunch of slobbering canines chasing the rabbit.
Come on out, we will sick the hounds on you for a show :)

We run in Speed Ventures Normal run groups.

Not just Corvettes on track.

See my warm up video from Willow Springs, I don't discriminate, I will try to pass anyone :mrgreen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x571K7k5GOU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:36 pm
by Ron Flaherty
I just want to drive Oli's car.....

Barrett has great vids,,,, and B**ls

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 5:58 pm
by Chad Stubblefield
nice work Thomas
congrats.

Re: Cal Club and SCCA Sponsor Corvette Challenge

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:21 pm
by Oli Thordarson
Get a taste of the success of the 2009 Cal Club Corvette Challenge by Speed Ventures

http://animoto.com/play/X1u41JySvzYX0K1tE7k09g

The autocrossers entered are winning disporportionately to their numbers.

Sign-up now! The next one is Sunday, June 28th at WSIR.

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