TGPR October 25th

[EWaugh]

The thing about that whole track is that there is a fast line and a safe line. Which line I show a driver depends of the drivers skill and intentions.

[87RX7RACER]

Turn 3 is always a PITA for me too.Nah...youll love the new configuration and it flows very well in CCW.The sweeper is still very fast maybe even faster than before.

RR

The problem with turn 3 from what I understand is that there is more than one line you can take depending on how well your car handle's. Or at least that's the way it was explained to me. There used to be a little pothole on the far side of the apex that I was told to aim for every time.

[87RX7RACER]

For those of you that want to ride with someone that isn't afraid to go 100% through the sweeper this is your man!!

I believe I still remember the fast way of getting through "the sweeper". The key is you have to brake a little early and then go for it hard at the apex...

[87RX7RACER]

Vincent, that's Mr. Chuck Baader. He's a good source of automotive knowledge and from what I saw at the Labor Day race a pretty good driver, but if you misspell his name, He might get cranky about that.

That was a typo on my part, honest!!! Okay so maybe it wasn't...lol. It was funny because I saw the post where he was complaining about the spelling of his name. That's okay because my last name has been spelled Cocker before on accident...lol.

-V

[BoostedFD]

The sweeper is still very fast maybe even faster than before.

RR

For those of you that want to ride with someone that isn't afraid to go 100% through the sweeper this is your man!!

[JohnW8]

Just got my LSD installed this weekend so the car is ready-going Friday hopefully to get the suspension setup with the help of Mr. Chuck Badder...

-Vincent.

Vincent, that's Mr. Chuck Baader. He's a good source of automotive knowledge and from what I saw at the Labor Day race a pretty good driver, but if you misspell his name, He might get cranky about that.

[zukitek]

Still think that turn 3 (clockwise) is going to be a bitch as usual though...lol.



-Vincent.

Turn 3 is always a PITA for me too.Nah...youll love the new configuration and it flows very well in CCW.The sweeper is still very fast maybe even faster than before.

RR

[87RX7RACER]

Thanks Ricky for the info! I was wanting to attend the Solo event the next day as well to make a weekend out of it anyway! Now everyone has the perfect excuse to go for FREE who signs up (pending any mechanical issues). My first PDX experience was at TGPR and I must say that it was THE PEOPLE that made the difference. I know that times are rough financially for alot of folks right now, but this is the last event in this area before it gets cold so folks need to dig deep!!!

My car and myself will be there and I can't wait to get out on the new configuration! The last time I was there was before they changed the course up so I have alot to learn. Still think that turn 3 (clockwise) is going to be a bitch as usual though...lol.

Just got my LSD installed this weekend so the car is ready-going Friday hopefully to get the suspension setup with the help of Mr. Chuck Badder...

-Vincent.

[zukitek]

OK everyone dont leave your club holding the bag on this .So far we have about 6 people registered and the majority if not all of them are new names .This was voted unanimously among the BoD that we needed to do this for the membership so go register.

Its modestly priced ,its a great track especially for beginners who havent yet got totally addicted to track days .You will get a ton of track time ,in fact you will probably be tired enough to call it quits before its over .Thats my kind of track day.Its relatively easy on tires,if you aspire to run TT in the future ,this is where the TT school is held every year so get a leg up on your other competition with some quality seat time ,the instructors have logged hours upon hours in the seat at this track so you will have top notch line and technique instruction specific to this track .Its win win win.

Since i am the solo chairman I am putting this out there too .We are still needing a few corner workers for this and if you work I am offering the solo the day after which is October the 26th for free to those folks who work.I am also offering free entry in that same solo to folks who run the PDX and the solo the following day.

Additionally I will have some hooters gift cards and gift certificates from Big 10 tires for door prizes exclusively for workers.We need at least 5 corner workers.I am calling DLB in a few minutes to get a worker link established so you workers can take advantage of this opportunity .

Drive well and see you at the track,

Ricky Ragan,
solo chair,
ALSCCA

[87RX7RACER]

I am all registered up now....but only the 8th one to register? Whats up with that?

I am in the process of working on my car right now as we speak. Putting an LSD unit in the rear and replacing the rear wheel bearings (both sides completely shot). I'm hoping to have it ready to get it corner weighted and aligned next week!

-Vincent.

[EWaugh]

I take it Evan was in charge of spelling....

Spell check doesn't do names.

I won't have internet for about a week but John knows how to get me with any questions.

[hsrgt3]

Thanks for the info.

[g1teg]

I take it Evan was in charge of spelling....

[EWaugh]

I take it thats Baader?

[JohnW8]

Gentlemen: kindly correct the spelling of my name. CB

Yea, me too.

John Waight