| Author | Message | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 335 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hey Ron and Rob, I stole your pictures for use on the racing site. I did credit you. Just FYI | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
Junior Member Username: Ronr Post Number: 89 Registered: 10-2002 |
We actually had 5 cars, 5 different colors, until Rob showed up with Red #2 - blue 348, grey 328, white 328, black 308, red 328, and red 348. Unfortunately, it's so dark in there it's hard to get a decent clear shot with good color. You need a monster flash or a time exposure. I had to add a lot of brightness with the PC to even see them clearly. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3246 Registered: 12-2000 |
Good pictures Ron, one of these days I'll bring mine with a charged battery. | ||
| Dan Marlett (Ferrari_dan)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_dan Post Number: 62 Registered: 9-2002 |
Damn guys, that is amazing...5 Ferraris and 4 different colors. What other region can brag on that??? | ||
| Dan Marlett (Ferrari_dan)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_dan Post Number: 61 Registered: 9-2002 |
Rob looks like "King Kong" in that picture. Tillman, I've got your back...and your money! See you next time. | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
Junior Member Username: Ronr Post Number: 85 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'll try to post some pictures      | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3244 Registered: 12-2000 |
Oh and BTW, I had a really good time this week. We have a really good group of people showing up and I've decided not to let the condition of the karts or lack of timing to get to me. Like Tillman said, it will all work out in the long run. Also, for most of the next dates I'll be up for having a bite and drink afterwards. Hopefully most of them don't run as late as this one. Make good contacts too, my Spec. RX7 is up at Jano's right now. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3243 Registered: 12-2000 |
 I wanted to be Tillman's "enforcer", but he turned me down. Oh well, maybe next time. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 326 Registered: 11-2001 |
Well, here's the deal: They lowered the price that evening to $30/person for the that event and the next two. The had previously told me that we had to pay as a group, but then they started taking individual sales. That's all great. Lower prices and no money hassles is a good thing and I'm highly in favor of good things. But, I didn't want to then go around and hit everyone up like one of the hobos you see under I35... "Hey mister, got any fives?" Definitely uncool, IMHO. That's why I didn't say anything. Some people helped out, and I appreciate them. With 12 events and 2 sets of champion trophies, the cost for the trophies will be right around $800 for this season. We're averaging right around 13 people, so $5 per person per event will garner almost exactly that amount. That's the story. And no, I'm not ticked off at anyone, except maybe Rob  | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
Junior Member Username: Ronr Post Number: 83 Registered: 10-2002 |
They only charged me $30, so I figgered we just got a better deal. I asked Tillman about it later, but he was sufficiently vague about the extra costs that I wasn't sure if I owed him or not. If I owe T-man $5 or $10, someone please let me know. Tillman, don't be shy about telling us what we owe, nobody wants you getting stuck with a trophy bill again this year. Rob, I enjoyed your takeoff at the light. I waited too long to gas it, so I had even less of a chance of keeping up! I had a fun ride home, didn't see any revenuers on the way. BTW, my cool wife just got me a Valentine detector for my b-day, should be here today. Can't wait to start trickin' those guys! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3229 Registered: 12-2000 |
Amazing, 6 Ferraris, 5 different colors...  Jim, Ron R, and Tillman  | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3212 Registered: 12-2000 |
you forgot lapping! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1164 Registered: 7-2001 |
Hmmmm....fringe, tail, dance, bust. I think we've got it! | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 316 Registered: 11-2001 |
The writeup and points are now posted at http://www.strahan.org/FCA/2003/sround1.html Chris Fisher, Geronimo Reazda, Bill McDaniel and Dan Malett, I have your membership cards for TBC. Catch me next time. If you have these on you, there's no waiver requirement. Jim, I know what you're saying about the karts. It's all random luck on that, but over a season it should even out. Remember, we're only using the best 2/3 of the scores. Thanks again everyone for coming out. Tell others if you think they'll be interested. See you in February... | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3210 Registered: 12-2000 |
The honorable Mr. G. Scott was entertaining a working acquaintance late into the night and I received some fringe benefits towards the tail end of that entertaining. That was the main reason I had to bust out of there after our lapping sessions, hopefully my explanation hasn't danced around the question too much. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1163 Registered: 7-2001 |
Rob, where did you go that kept you out until 2am? Tillman, I forgot to pay you last night for the prize fee. I'll forget next time too, and we'll be even! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3209 Registered: 12-2000 |
I know this will tick Tillman off for me saying this, but it needs to be said. Everyone, reminder, if you just paid TBC the $35, you need to make sure you give $5 to Tillman as well. The total cost to participants is $40. That helps cover the trophy costs. Tillman was out of pocket hundreds of dollars last year, that won't happen again. Anything left over will either go into a FCA DFW treasury or we'll get some prizes with it. If you missed the ante last night, just make sure to give Tillman $10 next time. If anyone is budget conscious like I should be right now, I suggest just paying for one race and doing the double point final one. You would be in the second group, but it's just your time that counts anyway. I think the total doing it that way would be $15+5 = $20 at most. Thanks, rob | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3208 Registered: 12-2000 |
LOL, later on that night I realized I had the stock and aftermarket fogs on, usually I just have the aftermarket ones on. Funny, I've never looked at my car with all six on, I'll have to go do that. | ||
| Chris F. (Dallasguy)
New member Username: Dallasguy Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oh, believe me I know about the $$$ of the 308 vs. the is300. And granted, its no M3. Great car, but it does tend to get tail-happy when you push it. Although it did take the big sweeping offramp from I35 to 45 by downtown at about 75mph. Not many other cars (with the exception of the F cars of course) that I know can do that. By the way Rob. How many lights do you have on the fron of your car? Looked like at least 6. It was like night had turned into day as you passed by. You might almost outpower the xenons on my car | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3207 Registered: 12-2000 |
Yes, I found that out about 4 hours later! I didn't know where I was going. I wanted to head up 75 N., but went the long way over to 183 first. I think I saw Ron again when I finally got back on track close to downtown. IS300's are great cars, I did that little Lexus experience thing where you can autocross and ride with professional racers comparing a IS300, 328, and Audi. Everyone knows I'm also BMW fan, but Toyota/Lexus is up there with me too. My second car was a Toyota Tercel and my wife drives a Tundra now. Great car, but you know you can get a 308 for the same price! ;0 | ||
| Chris F. (Dallasguy)
New member Username: Dallasguy Post Number: 33 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes Rob, that was me in the IS300. You were behind me at the light so I didnt really get on it until you passed by. I didnt want to spin the tires over all that rough pavement because I get some serious tail sliding when the tires get loose. Didnt want to side swipe the 328 Too bad you didnt get on I35. I followed Ron in the 308 until he hit about 85, then I backed off. Didn't want to get pulled over as there was not enough other traffic out at 10:45 to hide in incase the radar detector went off. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3206 Registered: 12-2000 |
Was that Chris Fisher in the IS300? That was fun at the stop light, I'm sure you'll say you weren't racing, but who said Ferraris can't launch well? I spun them through 2nd and got that little muscle car side step going. What did it look like from behind Ron and Tillman? Hope I didn't spit up any dirt. | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 250 Registered: 12-2001 |
Hmmmmmm... Sounds like we might have a snitch in the group who is letting the cops know when we have our race nights. Sorry I missed the fun. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3202 Registered: 12-2000 |
Yep, I was and got caught! Check my post on GFD. The only part I'll add on just the Texas topic is that it was a total scam and money making deal. I got a ticket from a DFW airport cop 2 miles north of the airport! That little sretch between 635 and 114 on 121. 55 MPH is just plain crazy, those are wide open roads with up to 4 lanes of traffic. At 2am there was no one except that airport cop. I took the big sweeper from 635 to 121 at 85 mph! Dang, first Ferrari ticket. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1158 Registered: 7-2001 |
Did anyone else notice that in the 2 final races, the same 2 carts came in 1 and 2? I'm starting to understand how Rob felt the night he left so fast! The ride home sucked too. Coming up 35 just before the exit to 190, I saw Wes. Hmmm...this might be fun, I love to take that exit at about 80mph, lets see if Wes will follow. I sneak in behind him, downshift to 4th, wait for the semi beside us to go straight and open a left lane for me. Just as I'm about to move left and scream around him, I notice some funny reflective tape on the car in front of him. Damn, a cop. Hello 65mph. 2 miles later, I can't see the cop anymore so think I'll open it up, just as soon as this car in the left lane gets around me. He passes and there's ANOTHER cop behind HIM. Then a Trooper parked on the side of the road! There was NO going fast anywhere last night. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 315 Registered: 11-2001 |
Just a quick write-up, the longer one will be on the website later today or tomorrow. A good turnout, with 14 participants and 6 Ferraris. Several new guys (welcome!) showed up. The final was decided by only 1/100 of a second! Rob Lay won it with a 35.73 on the long track, followed by Jayson Burkel with a 35.74. The two of them were swapping the lead almost every lap. Rob Mashigian took third with a 36.57. Here's the points standings as of now: Heat 1 Heat 2 Final Total Rob Lay 27.5 25.5 60 113 Jayson Burkel 30 22 57 109 Ron Rippe 28.5 28.5 51 108 Rob Mashigian 18.5 26.5 55 100 Wes Deloach 24.5 24.5 49 98 Chris Fisher 26.5 30 41 97.5 Tillman Strahan 20 23.5 53 96.5 Geronimo R 23.5 27.5 43 94 Bill McDaniel 21 24.5 47 92.5 Jim Ewing 23.5 20.5 45 89 Jano Minassian 25.5 22.5 40 88 Ron Quigley 21.5 20 42 83.5 Dan Marlett 20.5 18.5 44 83 Nareg Basmadjian 22 21 37 80 Next event is February 11, feel free to join in! | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 633 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hope it was fun. I am stuck in Toronto til Friday. 15 below windchill last night. Haven't seen any F cars up here...wonder why.... | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 249 Registered: 12-2001 |
Rob, you need to put some graphics on here so I can give Jim the finger Its about 20F here. COLD! At least I am out of the cold for the 12 hours a day that I am working. | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
Junior Member Username: Ronr Post Number: 82 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ride on! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3201 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'll be there too in the horse. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1152 Registered: 7-2001 |
Ken, you don't need to know that it's about 60 here today, and I went to lunch with the top off of the car! I'm there tonight. | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 248 Registered: 12-2001 |
Well, I hope everyone enjoys the racing tonight. Stuck in NYC for work, so I wont be around for a while. Sounds like a good crowd for tonight. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1143 Registered: 7-2001 |
Bob? Bob who? I seem to faintly remember some guy named Bob from a long, long time ago. I should be back on the road tonight, not sure what the hell my battery issue was. James says the battery is fine but was seriously discharged. Maybe I left a light on coming home new years eve. I guess the car gets to go visit its mechanic friends next week for an oil change and an off-key drain test. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 311 Registered: 11-2001 |
^Bump^ Weather looks good, forecast shows sunny with a high of 60. Hard to believe, given the snow we had today Sorry to hear you won't make it Bob. Maybe next time... | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 922 Registered: 3-2001 |
Hate to keep making excuses (so I won't even bother). I wish I could be there on Tuesday night but.... Hope you guys have a great time! | ||
| Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker Post Number: 126 Registered: 12-2000 |
Rob- Yes I saw that I think I was 4th to sign up on the sight. I was really on top of the expensive car.com experience. Then you expanded it! See you Tuesday. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3161 Registered: 12-2000 |
It would be good to see you again Ron, I think last time I saw you was last year's Taste of Addison. There's always room, hey Ron, go look at the "Member List" above and sort by Regsitered Date, you're one of the founding members of FerrariChat.com! | ||
| Ron Dallas (328infoseeker)
Junior Member Username: 328infoseeker Post Number: 125 Registered: 12-2000 |
Hey, I want to race or maybe call it getting in the way. Is there still an open spot? I think I will be in town. | ||
| Dan Marlett (Ferrari_dan)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_dan Post Number: 59 Registered: 9-2002 |
Thanks guys, I'm excited. I will bring the waiver filled out and my FERRARI! | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1116 Registered: 7-2001 |
Ferrari's are required, weather permitting! And Rob is never an 'easy' target, just a favored one. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3129 Registered: 12-2000 |
that's it, if you have your own helmet, you may want to bring that. TBC helmets are fine though. When I wore my helmet it was a different color and made me an easy "target". | ||
| Dan Marlett (Ferrari_dan)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_dan Post Number: 58 Registered: 9-2002 |
Tillman, I would like to go next week and bring my neighbor. We would both like to race. What's needed? Let me know what I have to do besides showing up. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 281 Registered: 11-2001 |
Bump 1 week to go! | ||
| Ken Thomas (Future328driver)
Junior Member Username: Future328driver Post Number: 242 Registered: 12-2001 |
I will miss all the events thru early April unfortunately. But, if anybody is going to be in NYC in te next few months, drop me a line and we can get together. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1108 Registered: 7-2001 |
Don't make battery jokes, my car wouldn't start this morning. It seems to be a battery problem. I may have left something on when I last drove it, I wasn't exactly completely on the ball. Now comes the part where I get afraid to drive it because what if it won't start when I'm out and about? Might be time for a new Optima. | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3099 Registered: 12-2000 |
LOL... BYONB... Neck Brace | ||
| Ron R (Ronr)
Junior Member Username: Ronr Post Number: 68 Registered: 10-2002 |
I plan to be there! Is BYOB allowed? (Bring your own battery) | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1105 Registered: 7-2001 |
As of this moment, I'll be there. We all know what good it does me. | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 616 Registered: 7-2002 |
I should be laid off by then so my schedule will be "open". | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 272 Registered: 11-2001 |
Huh. That bites. Third round is March 11, how's that one sound? | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 613 Registered: 7-2002 |
Son of a •••••! I will be doing work for Olan Mills on Feb 10/11 too! | ||
| Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
Board Administrator Username: Rob328gts Post Number: 3092 Registered: 12-2000 |
I'm in and Greg if he's in town. I'm glad TBC came out of their temporary daze and we're racing another year. I sent Al all the dates for 2003 to put in the FCA newsletter. | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 271 Registered: 11-2001 |
Sorry to hear that. The next one after that is Feb 11, just FYI | ||
| Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Member Username: Jim_schad Post Number: 609 Registered: 7-2002 |
I will be in Toronto...... | ||
| Tillman Strahan (Tillman)
Member Username: Tillman Post Number: 268 Registered: 11-2001 |
It's a new year and a new season for the Karting Challenge. Who will challenge Rob for the Grand Champion trophy? Will ChicksDigIt Racing continue to dominate, or will the "smaller is faster" crowd prove to be right? Come one, come all. Round 1 is January 14th, at TBC Indoor Racing (I35E and Regal Row). Tire kicking and beverages start around 7:00 PM, racing begins at 7:30. Full details, including the revised point structure, are at http://www.strahan.org/FCA/ $40/person to cover the track costs and the trophies. Everyone is welcome, Ferrari cars get preferred parking Who's in? Jayson and I will be there. |