Tim Comeau Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 (edited) Bunch of hens............ Anyway, So let's turn this post into the "official" invitation for the November Buttonwillow event. TRACK CONFIGURATION IS #1 CCW Drivers planning to attend: Tim Comeau Mikael Weitze Dylan Scott Jim Marks Mark Foley Bill Addy Mike Zanghi HPDE (NOGO?) clutch Bill Pennock Tom Spargo John Rickard HPDE Johnny Pag Jason Wilberding? Host hotel will probably be the Willow Inn again. Bring your fresh videos to the Willow Ranch restaurant/ bar and share them with the crowd on the big screen TV. Edited November 14, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 29, 2005 Author Share Posted October 29, 2005 I just received a box of TOYO TIRES swag from Bryan Shackelford at CHAPMAN BMW to be given out at Buttonwillow. We're working together to serve YOU, the 944 spec pilot! I got lots of shirts, hats, lanyards for your credentials/licenses, and a butt load of decals. Door prizes are a good thing! If we can get some more drivers to this event, I'll "work" Bryan for some more tires........ He's been great to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeanutinCA Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Even a voucher for some money off if he doesn't want to supply an entire set would be good! Thanks for your efforts Timmay. P.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvoiture Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 What's wrong, Timmy...your thread get jacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Big time jacked! But hey that's ok........ Seriously, I'd much rather have this crew bantering about the stock market and the fact that they spilled their Starbuck's this morning than not talking, like some other classes. Talk is good. I just want people who are checking the status of the event to be able to do so quickly and easily, including sponsors/suppliers of door prizes. They want to know how many guys are attending. Dylan, Great idea about the lesser door prize. Mikael's going to win it anyway.......he wins everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 Also, as posted above , the track configuration is going to be # 1 CCW, my favorite. The esses are taken at speed... trying to find somewhere to slow down for star mazda is a challenge... the off ramp is a decreasing radius down to 2nd gear with a rise in the braking zone. COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Addy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I registered today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Jim Marks and I registered, too. Let's get it done guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Addy Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I am considering running the HPDE on Saturday also. I am not familiar with the track config, so I think it might help. Anyone else thinking the same way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 John Rickard and I will likely be getting him some track time on Friday. ANY seat time is good time, right? It might be better for you to test on Friday, half or full day, than to be in traffic with restricted passing in Sat's HPDE Groups. I just made a CD of the last time we raced this configuration. I'm trying to get it on my website for all the class' newer guys to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberklasse Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 I might come and putt putt around! The car has been sitting for a long time without fixing a couple of necessary items. If I can get them fixed than you guys can count on me being there to bring up the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Rear my a$$! You can run up front and we know it........... What do you need for your 944, Jason? New control arms and ball joints? If your car is not an 87 or 88, get some new steel control arms with the replaceable ball joints, not the aluminum ones. Just added you and Johnny Pag to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberklasse Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Yeah, I think I need to get the control arms. (steel it's an 84) My ride height is still like a 4 wheel drive, but that is something I don't think I can get done in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
944-Spec#94 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Yeah, I think I need to get the control arms. (steel it's an 84) My ride height is still like a 4 wheel drive, but that is something I don't think I can get done in time. you should be able to get new control arms from Paragon for like $25 each. Ball joints for maybe $15 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Addy Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 John Rickard and I will likely be getting him some track time on Friday. ANY seat time is good time, right? It might be better for you to test on Friday, half or full day, than to be in traffic with restricted passing in Sat's HPDE Groups. Can that be decided later with no prior sign-up with the track? In other words, I can just show up, register and run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 I believe so Bill. Contact the track directly and report back to us? http://www.buttonwillowraceway.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Jason, If you decide to go for replacing the control arms, let me know if I can help. I just did mine. Bushings and alignment are an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
924sowner Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 you can take my name off the list, theres no way i will be able to make it (@$^**@#$^#$&!#%$^*#@%^*# CLUTCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billpennock Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 So I'm going to get out of Sacramento sometime in the afternoon which will put me at the track sometime after 6pm I suspect. I assume you guys figure out how to pit together so how can I find you? My cell phone is 916 705 0271 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 For anybody showing up.........just look for the pack of 944's! It was nice to set ourselves up in the paddock so much closer to the bathrooms and the control tower last time. Let's try that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfoley Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Tim, I'm driving up Sat morning and should arrive about 7am. Please save a spot for my truck and trailer. This is going to be a fun weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billpennock Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I've asked Tim already but just in case I'll post this to everyone, Me too on the saving a place. I should be there late Friday, hopefully before 7pm but I'm betting more like before 9pm, it always takes me longer to get out of town than I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 Here's the drivers who have registered thus far. If you aren't registered, get off your dead a$$ and get it done already. There's still time for me to swing a set of tires, but I have to show attendance! Please register now! Vince Vaccaro - AZ Group! Bill Pennock - NorCal Group! Mikael Weitze - Johnny Pag - Jim Marks - Bill Addy - Thomas Spargo - SoCal Group Mark Foley - Timothy Comeau - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Comeau Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 And Holy Crap! .......Vince is coming over again from the land of the weird-ass cactus! That's cool as hell. We've got Bill Pennock coming down from NorCal in Bob Beck's old car, too! This was the first car I ever raced against at PIR in Feb 2003. I can remember us sliding side by side into turn 2. Great clean fun........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberklasse Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 not sure if I can make it (at least in the 944) had to go out of town for work and never got a chance to get the car fixed. Waiting on a phone call now. If I hear from mechanic in the next couple hours and can pull off a run tomorrow then i would get there early saturday If I do show up in might be in the 911. Hope I can see you guys one way or another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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