Tony G Posted July 17, 2003 Posted July 17, 2003 Just talked to a guy who ran Fernley,and he said the track was really smooth and fast.Takes about 1 minute to do a lap. Are you going??Don't forget to register. Maybe we will go out on Saturday night to Reno to check out the awesome cars on display for Hot August Nights,otherwise we can have a pool party and then all go out to dinner . See you there! Tony Quote
Greg R. Posted July 17, 2003 Posted July 17, 2003 We'll be there after a huge drive from SoCal! Greg Robinson CMC #12 Mustang Quote
Members Al F. Posted July 18, 2003 Members Posted July 18, 2003 I just talked to the guys rebuilding my shocks, and it doesn't look good for me getting the car back together in time. I guess missing a weekend will help me budget wise... Maybe we'll take a ride out anyway and cheer from the sidelines. I'll let you guys know. Quote
Lady in Nomex Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 I'm planning on going. We'll find out how healthy our tow vehicles are goin' up the hill! Quote
NickS Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Bring on the tow vehicle challenge! - Nick '03 GMC 2500HD Duramax Diesel Quote
Members Al F. Posted July 19, 2003 Members Posted July 19, 2003 I don't think there's any holdup on the shocks Nick, just the regular time it takes. The box showed up at the shop on tues afternoon, wed morning the told me they needed two to three weeks to do what I want. So, its possible I'll get them back in time, but not very likely. Oh, and I'll take that tow vehicle challenge Al 03 Dodge Cummins HO diesel 6spd (550 ftlbs of torque, unavailable in Ca) Quote
Lady in Nomex Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Maybe we are going to have to compete with those tow vehicles by year of manufacture- anyone else got a strong 100K+mi GM? Al, next time say you are Michael Schumacher. You'll get your shocks the next day! Quote
Tony G Posted July 19, 2003 Author Posted July 19, 2003 Just Follow my 2003 F-250 Powerstroke/Hypertech up the hill,and don't worry I'll take it slow so you can keep up with me..Just like I do when I'm racing.... Al, You can come out and pit for me,and bring a few extra engines. Greg Robinson, I'll buy you dinner, for you being the longest hauler out there! Tony Quote
NickS Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 That's it, I'm getting a kit for my GM then . - Nick Quote
Members Al F. Posted July 19, 2003 Members Posted July 19, 2003 That's it, I'm getting a kit for my GM then . See, that's why we have rules in CMC! Don't worry Nick, Tony's rig has to pull over every 10 miles to add water, just like when we're racing. Quote
ToTheLimit Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 My 95 Powerstroke dually /stick shift will make it there and with better fuel mileage than any of the newer trucks.. Love the Chevys at the track...Love the Fords to get them there. Quote
Tony G Posted July 24, 2003 Author Posted July 24, 2003 So Far we have 4 people signed up...are you kidding me?? I had a count of 14,but only 4 are registered. Let me know if your going. Thanks, Tony Quote
ToTheLimit Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 well team ESSE #81 will be there for sure.. I have taken Friday and Monday off to make this a Vacation trip... Just have not entered yet..but promise to do it soon.. We may even have a volunteer Crew Chief for our team coming on board with us for this race.. Per Team ESSE#81 Driver Quote
cmc38camaro Posted July 24, 2003 Posted July 24, 2003 Tony, Count me in I just finished registering. Per, What kind of mileage are you getting with that ford/navistar/internation? My duramax tows at about 13mpg Nick, There are some really great kits out there for the duramax, you can get to 750 ft. lbs for a few hundred dollars. Mike Quote
ToTheLimit Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 Mike.. This might sound weird.. I get about 10-12mpg going north..13-15mpg going south...And seems just the same as my private pilot friends experience..The way the wind moves I been told.. And getting rid of my camper to make room for 5-th wheel trailer..So tow to Reno will be no big deal.. Per Quote
bsim Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 Don't worry Nick, Tony's rig has to pull over every 10 miles to add water, just like when we're racing Chroist! Warn a guy before you say stuff like that. Now I gotta clean Diet Pepsi off my keyboard. Quote
Tony G Posted July 25, 2003 Author Posted July 25, 2003 (edited) Mike, I get 13 mpg towing at 70 mph,best so far was 14.8 at 60 mph.My trailer weighs over 9,000 pounds loaded. Here is the list so far. Trask Guaglione Helldin/Graves Stone Morin Plum Steel Pfaff Robinson Varon Arnheiter Should be at least 5 more that I have talked to(Bergman,Stowell,Bullock,Ellison...and any other slow registering racer who just can't decide to go yet). Tony Edited July 29, 2003 by Guest Quote
bsim Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 Interesting MPG factoid: I get 13 mpg in the Denali without the trailer. I get the same 13 mpg WITH the trailer. I guess it's just more efficient loaded? Tony, I won't be at Reno. Too many miles, too few $$. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for T-hill. Quote
trackboss Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 I thought I was the only wierd one. I have consistently gotten better milage towing south('91 F350 460 5-speed for sale too!) than going north. Also, my 2000 silverado 1500, 5.3 (I rarely tow with this) got better milage with a loaded trailer attached. It was on flat ground only. I would be though that if I loaded it up with as much gear as I do my ford the milage would suffer and it would probably have a hard time on the hills. Quote
Tony G Posted July 25, 2003 Author Posted July 25, 2003 You guys are not crazy! I went to Buttonwillow and got 14 mpg + towing and then went home ( north) and got 12 mpg at the same speed. There are more gentle hills going north and this kills the mpg. I get 18.2 not towing at 70 MPH. Tony Quote
Richard Pryor1548534703 Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 Hey, Tony...I thought the speed limit with a trailer is 55mph...you guys spend way too much money on your tow vehicles and trailers....my battered old black 1991 Dodge one ton van gets 19.5 miles per gallon of the cheapest regular gas, can be used as a Motel 6 in a pinch, camoflages several thousand dollars of wheels, tires, etc in a $125 EArl Scheib paint job and was obtained from a beer company auction for $1200 (and it still has the tapper stubs on the side for the next CMC race)....I think I have less in my tow vehicle than Tony has in head gasket changes in his CMC Mustang!....save your money and spend it on your race cars and driving lessons!...rp..and have fun in Reno Quote
ToTheLimit Posted July 25, 2003 Posted July 25, 2003 Richard After the way you describe your tow vehicle I understand why you seldom go much farther than Laguna Seca to race. Quote
Richard Pryor1548534703 Posted July 26, 2003 Posted July 26, 2003 nah, when we're this close to Laguna we just throw a dealer plate on the race car and drive it over the Los Laureles grade to the track...get in an extra 15 minutes practice time that way....hey, our last tow vehicle was a 1 ton Dodge van I bought new in 1975 with a cube box on it and it went back and forth to the SCCA Runoffs (when they were in Atlanta) three times....I finally sold it for $100 last year with over 300,000 miles on it...so the '91 is good for another decade or two...rp Quote
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