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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1Sicgt</b> <br /><small>Member # 714</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,6,7,19,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> So is there any serious road racers that would want a week of non stop fun. 5 tracks, 5 days, total track loving fun.<br /><a href="http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm" target="_blank">http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Todd Z28</b> <br /><small>Member # 951</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,6,18,56,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 1Sicgt:<br /><strong> So is there any serious road racers that would want a week of non stop fun. 5 tracks, 5 days, total track loving fun.<br /> <a href="http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm" target="_blank">http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm</a> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Why? are you looking for a co-driver <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> ?<br /><br />Looks like fun. A friend of mine did it last year in a turbo Miata and had a great time. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1Sicgt</b> <br /><small>Member # 714</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,6,20,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Todd Z28:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 1Sicgt:<br /><strong> So is there any serious road racers that would want a week of non stop fun. 5 tracks, 5 days, total track loving fun.<br /> <a href="http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm" target="_blank">http://www.opentrackchallenge.com/register.htm</a> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Why? are you looking for a co-driver <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> ?<br /><br />Looks like fun. A friend of mine did it last year in a turbo Miata and had a great time. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Possibly so we can bring our second car. But our co-driver would need to prove experience, and split entry fees, so on... also would have to be simaler hieght and reach as me. Fixed seat location. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Why know someone? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>LuvMy04GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 4791</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,8,19,54,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ill be attending when i have more experience and more money. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="cool.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Todd Z28</b> <br /><small>Member # 951</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,10,15,3,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 1Sicgt:<br /><strong>Possibly so we can bring our second car. But our co-driver would need to prove experience, and split entry fees, so on... also would have to be simaler hieght and reach as me. Fixed seat location. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> Why know someone? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Well, I'm about 5'10 and I'm sure I could find some $ somewhere <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> as for experience, send me an Email and I can give you a couple references... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="smile.gif" /> or come out the the DeAnza autoX Sunday and track me down I'll be in the #00 '68 Corvette. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1Sicgt</b> <br /><small>Member # 714</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,10,18,42,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> check pm. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>alwaysracin</b> <br /><small>Member # 5204</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,4,13,20,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> building my CMC car right now. Other than that just auto-xing other peoples trick cars.<br /><br /><br />If you need a co driver for the OTC let me know I might be intrested. Find me this weekend or ask and i'll give you some references and past finishes. You can watch thiis Sunday at Duel at De Anza I'll be co-driving the 2002 Porsche GT2.<br /><br /><br />Later, <br />Scott Fraser <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>kirkspeed</b> <br /><small>Member # 5552</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,24,22,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> My car has never seen a track day. There is no way I could ever put it in a walls way. On the other hand driving it in the bay area is freaking dangerous. Scott is one of the best autocrossers and party'rs I know. If you come out to a AAS or SCCA autocross event I will be there in ESP putting up a good fight. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jeff Dalbec</b> <br /><small>Member # 5031</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,25,22,55,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> You guys might want to check the OTC website as it's been cancelled for 2005.<br /><br />From the OTC website<br /><br /><br />"It is with great regret that Zen Five Productions, LLC announces that the Open Track Challenge has been cancelled for 2005. The current number of entries did not meet our expectations and would not support the tremendous cost involved in running the event as well as the effort required to run the event. All current entries that have been accepted will be returned along with any checks or credit card numbers that were submitted along with the entries. The partners are currently in discussions for alternative plans for 2006, but the event will not run this year. Travel safe and be fast." <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1Sicgt</b> <br /><small>Member # 714</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,5,26,11,30,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Ya, it sucks. There is the Ghett-OTC, but not sure if thats what we wanna do. I think we are just going to do some regular events to finish the year out. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jim Wood</b> <br /><small>Member # 5531</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,7,8,0,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What clubs are you with? There's ARC/NCR, Speedventure, am I missing any? I am looking to do several events before the end of the year, would like to see some other 03-04's at the track. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1Sicgt</b> <br /><small>Member # 714</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,7,9,1,5,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> We pretty much stick with NASA, and Trackmasters, and PCA. Mostly NASA though. We run in HPDE 4 so in theory, people should know how to drive by then. Right now taking a bit of down time to do some rebuild stuff though. One of our group, blew the motor last time, I had an electrical nightmare, and now building a new rearend. So we are looking end of september or october before we are out again. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Wolfie351</b> <br /><small>Member # 651</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2005,7,10,23,21,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Jim Wood:<br /><strong> What clubs are you with? There's ARC/NCR, Speedventure, am I missing any? I am looking to do several events before the end of the year, would like to see some other 03-04's at the track. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">List of most (if not all) street car track days for the rest of the year<br /><br />Aug 13-14: Willow Springs, SpeedVentures<br />Aug 14-15: Thunderhill, Tracquest<br />Aug 18: Thunderhill, NASA<br />Aug 19: Thunderhill, Unlimited Laps<br />Aug 20-21: Thunderhill, BMWCCA<br />Aug 25, Thunderhill, Thunderhill DS<br />Sept 5-6: Laguna Seca, Greenflag<br />Sept 8: Thunderhill, Hooked On Driving<br />Sept 9: Thunderhill, NCRC<br />Sept 10: Streets of Willow, Porsche Owner's Club<br />Sept 10-11: Thunderhill, NASA<br />Sept 10-11: Willow Springs, NASA<br />Sept 13: Thunderhill, GG Lotus<br />Sept 16: Thunderhill, Unlimited Laps<br />Sept 16: Streets of Willow, SpeedVentures<br />Sept 17-18: Buttonwillow, BMWCCA<br />Sept 17-18: Thunderhill, Greenflag<br />Sept 23: Thunderhill, TrackMasters<br />Sept 24: Thunderhill, Porsche Club<br />Sept 24-25: Sears Point, Shelby Club<br />Sept 30: Thunderhill, NCRC<br />Sept 30-Oct 2: Buttonwillow, SpeedVentures<br />Oct 2: Thunderhill, Thunderhill DS<br />Oct 6: Thunderhill, McGee's<br />Oct 8-9: Sears Point, NASA<br />Oct 8-9, Buttonwillow, NASA<br />Oct 10: Thunderhill, Checkered Flag<br />Oct 14: Buttonwillow, SpeedVentures<br />Oct 14: Thunderhill, Ferrari Club<br />Oct 15-16: Thunderhill, Shelby Club<br />Oct 17: Buttonwillow, GG Lotus<br />Oct 28: Streets of Willow, SpeedVentures<br />Oct 29-30: Thunderhill, NASA<br />Oct 29-30: Sears Point, NASA<br />Oct 31: Thunderhill, Unlimited Laps<br />Nov 3: Thunderhill, Hooked On Driving<br />Nov 3-4: Sears Point, Audi Club<br />Nov 5-6: Sears Point, BMWCCA<br />Nov 10: Thunderhill, NASA<br />Nov 11: Thunderhill, Unlimited Laps<br />Nov 12-13: Streets of Willow, SpeedTrial<br />Nov 12-13: Buttonwillow, NASA<br />Nov 13: Sears Point, TrackMasters<br />Nov 14-15: Sears Point, Tracquest<br />Nov 18: Streets of Willow, SpeedVentures<br />Nov 19-20: Thunderhill, NCRC<br />Nov 25: Sears Point, Checkered Flag<br />Nov 26-27: Buttonwillow, Greenflag<br />Dec 1: Laguna, TrackMasters<br />Dec 3-4: Streets of Willow, SpeedTrial<br />Dec 9: Streets of Willow, SpeedVentures<br />Dec 10: Thundergill, Thunderhill DS<br />Dec 15: Laguna Seca, PCA <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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