Virgina International Raceway in October!

[Pete S.]

The time fast approaches for the next “big time” track event at Virginia International Raceway put on by the SVT Cobra Mustang Club (SCMC). There will definitely be 3 FGT’s attending as I look at who is already signed on, and this is the full 3.7 mile course with the amazingly long back straightaway and the roller coaster downhill run onto the tricky front straight with the kink around the tree. Can’t forget the high speed and mildly banked S turns or the Oak tree turn. It should not be missed by anyone interested in testing the waters; and not to worry, it is not a race and the instructors will have you doing the right thing in no time.

The event activities can be found here: http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16587

The sign up list can be accessed here: http://www.scmcstore.com/store/product.php?productid=96&cat=2&page=1

Hope to see some of you out there.

Pete S.
09/10/09

 

[FB GT40]

Vir

Pete -

What sort of lap times does this group turn? I may consider it, although last time I had the GT on track I had to replace a windshield!

 

[Pete S.]

Pete -

What sort of lap times does this group turn? I may consider it, although last time I had the GT on track I had to replace a windshield!

I haven't got a clue what the times are. I know that Mike (xraycook) chewed up the group in the intermediate group last time we were there together, and when he slightly backed off so I could tailgate for about 7 laps, I learned quite a bit. He and Jim S., who is already signed up, have extensive track experiance compared to me, the slower guy. Woodard, another FGT driver is typically out there flying in his FR-500, and there are several blistering Corvettes that always are fun to watch with some great drivers/instructors.
I did end up with a safe-lite resin u/v fix on a small chip the last time I was up in New Jersey; but the same could and does happen driving on the road. It makes no difference what you bring to the track, there is always a nice mix of cars and drivers, and I know right where I will be; cowering behind the wheel coasting up the hill on the back straight where I should eclpise 160 but not knowing what's on the other side of the hill will be more like 130 on the brakes. Come on out, it'll be fun.

And this time I will have the spare power steering hose that Jim and I lost the last time we were the; and Mike has one in his trailer as well.

Pete S.

 

[Cyclenirvana]

Would love to come out...unfortunately, this is the weekend of our Ford GT Rally. I will be back by Oct 16 but my car will not (probably a few days later). Been to VIR several times with the Audi Club and NC chapter of the Ferrari Club....love it. Great course for the GT. Will definitely consider it for future events.

 

[Pete S.]

Would love to come out...unfortunately, this is the weekend of our Ford GT Rally. I will be back by Oct 16 but my car will not (probably a few days later). Been to VIR several times with the Audi Club and NC chapter of the Ferrari Club....love it. Great course for the GT. Will definitely consider it for future events.

The Ferrari bunch in this area used to have an couple of events in West VA, then the dealership was sold and the new owners seem to have no interest in track events. Have great fun in Texas and I will continue bringing up these east coast track days when I find them.

Pete S.

 

[jamie]

Can we take another car other than our GT like my ACR?

 

[Pete S.]

Jamie,

you, my friend, can bring anything you want. It is mostly Mustangs and Corvettes with this group; but there are always a good variety of cars, and why wouldn't you want to bring the FGT? If it is wanting to be faster around the track, not to worry, there is always something running better times. I have become an expert at poing bye's. Though Mike and Jim would be tough to catch in the Viper unless modded with a seasoned driver. Join us for some food and fun; Mike is also an expert at grilling and food preparation.

Pete S.

 

[Pete S.]

Still a bit of time for a few more to sign on to the VIR event. We currently have 6 Ford GT owners attending, though 3 are bringing one of their other fine cars to this event.


(White Group)

1. Phil - 1995 White Cobra R Coupe
2. Grover - 2004 Silver Mazda RX8 Coupe
3. Rex - Yellow Go-Kart
4. Brian - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Cobra Coupe
5. Samuel - 2003 Redfire SVT Cobra Coupe
6. Pat - 2002 Silver Z06 Corvette Coupe
7. Brian - 1991 Burgundy 5.0 Mustang Coupe
8. Chris - 1999 Rio Red SVT Cobra Coupe
9. Norbert - 2006 Silver Z06
10. Richard - Mustang Coupe
11. Jayne - 2004 Silver Corvette Z06
12. Jason - 2002 Black Corvette Z06
13. Jeff - 1999 White Corvette FRC
14. Tim - 2008 Red Corvette Z06
15. Chris - Red Corvette Z06
16. Rufus - 1993 Teal Mustang 5.0 LX Hatchback
17. Jerry - 2007 White Corvette Z06
18. Richard - 1988 Red Mustang LX 5.0 Hatchback
19. Charles - 2000 Red Corvette Coupe
20. Jamie - 2006 Orange Corvette Coupe
21. Khoi - 2003 Red Evo VIII
22. Don - 2004 White Porsche GT3
23. Gilbert - 1997 Silver M3 BSP

Advanced: (Blue Group)

1.Robert - 1998 White SVT Cobra Coupe
2.Peter - 2005 Silver Corvette Coupe
3.Woodard - 2007 White FR500C Coupe
4.Richard - 2008 BIW GM Coupe
5.Vernon - 2006 Black Corvette Coupe
6.Bill - 2008 Black Mustang GT Coupe
7.Michael - 2006 Tungsten Ford GT Coupe
8.Bobby - 2005 White Mustang FR500C Coupe
9.Doug - 2003 Redfire SVT Cobra Coupe
10.Chris - 2008 White Corvette Coupe
11.Donald - 1990 White Corvette Coupe
12.Richard - 2004 Torch Red SVT Cobra Coupe
13.Daniel - 2007 Blue Corvette Coupe
14.Mike - 2003 Silver SVT Cobra Convertible
15.Don - 1996 Crystal White SVT Cobra Coupe
16.Doug - 2005 Black Roush Mustang GT Coupe
17.Tom - 2005 Orange Corvette Coupe
18.Glenn - 1996 White Port City Coupe
19.Kenneth - 2008 Vista Blue Shelby GT Coupe
20.Pat - 1989 Blue Honda CRX SI Coupe
21.Michael - 2009 Gray Mustang GT Coupe
22.Don - 1968 Blue GR40 Mustang
23.Burke - 1997 Rio Red SVT Cobra Coupe
24.Scott - 2001 True Blue SVT Cobra Coupe
25.Gregory - 2006 Black Z06 Corvette
26.Toby - 1984 White Mercedes Benz Sedan
27.Bob - 1988 Gray BMW 325i Coupe

Intermediate: (Orange Group)

28.Barb - 2006 Grey Porsche Cayman S Coupe
29.Jay - 2004 Titanium Superformance Cobra
30.Ed - 2008 Orange Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
31.Ryan - 1986 Red SVO Hatchback
32.Thomas - 2005 Red Corvette Coupe
33.David - 2002 White Mustang GT Coupe
34.Daniel - 1999 Rio Red SVT Cobra Coupe
35.Jay - 2008 Alloy Shelby GT 500 Coupe
36.Jim - 2006 Silver Ford GT Coupe
37.Lisa - 2004 Red Lightning F-150 Pickup
38.Debbie - 2002 Silver Corvette Coupe
39.John - 2007 Black Shelby GT 500 Convertible
40.Dennis - 2000 Performance Red SVT Cobra R Coupe
41.Tony - 2008 Red Corvette Coupe
42.Leland - 2002 Red Dodge Viper Coupe
43.Julian - 1993 Black/Yellow Saleen Hatchback
44.Roman - 2006 Black Subaru WRX STi Coupe
45.Michael - 2008 Black Shelby Terlingua Coupe
46.Dennis - 2003 Black SVT Cobra Coupe
47.Stephen - 1987 Black Porsche 911 Coupe
48.Aaron - 2006 Orange Lotus Exige
49.Bill - 2002 White Ford Mustang
50.Kenneth - 2004 Red Corvette Coupe
51.Frank - 1999 Blue Corvette Coupe
52.Brent - 1999 Red Corvette Coupe
53.Jean-Claude - 2005 Gray Porsche Carrera Coupe
54.David - 2003 Black Mach 1 Mustang Coupe
55.Robert - 2005 Black Cadillac CTS Coupe
56.Pete S. - 2005 Red Ford GT Coupe

Beginner: (Green Group)

57.Audie - 2000 Black Mustang GT Coupe
58.Roger - 2007 Torch Red Shelby GT 500 Coupe
59.Ronnie - 2004 Blue Corvette Coupe
60.Dave - 2001 White SVT Cobra Convertible
61.Art - 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 Coupe
62.John - 2008 Blue Mustang GT Coupe
63.James - 2008 Red Dodge Viper Coupe
64.Pete - 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 Coupe (MMFF)
65.Michael - 2008 Vista Blue Shelby GT Coupe
66.Dave - 2008 White Shelby GT 500 Coupe
67.Henry - 2002 Silver Corvette Z06
68.Kenneth - 2005 Silver Mustang GT Coupe
69.Brandon - 2003 DSG SVT Cobra Coupe
70.Ben - 2006 Red/Black Corvette Coupe


Plenty of room as the track is about 3.7 miles long with too many corners to memorize.

Pete S.

 

[xrayman396]

I’m ready to go Pete. Looking forward to trying out the new Brembo front rotors and pads that the Shadowman hooked me up with and the Penske Shocks from T/A Alex... See you there.

 

[Pete S.]

I'll work on my camera a bit and try and get behind you for a couple of flame-throwing laps. Or put Rick in the car to follow you as I doubt I belong in that group you are running with. See you there.

Pete S.

 

[MAD IN NC]

Pete, how was the track?

 

[Pete S.]

Pete, how was the track?

Mike,

the weather turned out better than the long range forecast had predicted. But it was still right on the edge, for me, being too cold; more power and less grip, and I watched the others and slowly improved my times; I hope. Great turnout, 6 owners, but only 3 FGT's. Looked like around 100 participants amoung 4 run groups. Here is a lap I ran yesterday; still quite a bit of room for improvement, looks like 160's on the back straight and around 140 on the front, but only light tire squeal in a couple of places, and way too conservative in the uphill "esses" as well as the downhill rollercoaster-off camber sweeping onto the front. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5BX7YgcEnE .

Are you going to make it out there next year?

Pete S.

 

[MAD IN NC]

I awoke thinking to meet you up there for lunch and a cigar as such but alas it drizzled all morning long...

Next year who knows :wink

BTW - great view of the track - looks like it was the long full track and they finished the condo's it looks like.

 

[Triheart7]

Nice looking track.

 

[Specracer]

Great VERY fun track, was there 2 weeks ago racing with grand am

 

[930man]

one the most enjoyable tracks out there i have had a least 200 days there!

 

[Cyclenirvana]

As I said in 1957 when I won the race here, I think this is the most interesting and fun race track that's been built in this country. I still feel that way...

- Carroll Shelby

I am telling you guys...you have no idea how fun this track actually is...so much more complicated than most any other track in the country...perfect for high hp cars. It never gets boring. Great accommodations and a fantastic evening restaurant are within the track property. We could easily host our GT group from Austin here.
www.virclub.com
Scott

 

[Cyclenirvana]

Here is fast. This is driving VIR, starts with end of front straight, then onto a short straight under a bridge, up the famous uphill esses, around Oak tree and then the long back straight, before dropping down roller coaster onto the front straight again. You can follow him on the map.
http://www.youtube.com/user/glennbunch#p/u