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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: 68rrunner] #1948514
11/10/15 01:26 AM
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I'm pretty sure that was the orange charger in the central hall - here is the engine.....I'm sure they are making good power with that

dse charger engine.jpg
Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: ntstlgl1970] #1948525
11/10/15 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted By ntstlgl1970
I'm pretty sure that was the orange charger in the central hall - here is the engine.....I'm sure they are making good power with that

That's a weird spot to put the fuel regulator?
Unless maybe it's a dead head setup?!

Really clean though!


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: jcc] #1948578
11/10/15 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted By jcc
I understand and can appreciate the "spirit" thing. However almost everyone wants to be a "top contender", that is the point. Regarding "wings", leaving anything on the table should never be a goal. Mounting height of rear wings is a huge factor in wing efficiency on our typical sedan/brick shaped decades old cars. Can't really figure out if adding a wing to a car that did not have one OEm is even allowed, and that reflects back to rule #42. They also have copied the Moparts rule book, where they state their decisions are final, can be made at any time, and the reasoning is "confidential". I am thinking this entire event is to sell aftermarket parts by their sponsors for the new cars on the market, and having old iron crash the party and spoil the on track video fitted with items no vendor offers, is not going to make for repeat vendor participation. I just don't like being considered cannon fodder, if that's the case.

I say do it anyways, beat those sponsored companies involved, come out on top, drink champagne, get the girl...

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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: 67autocross] #1948606
11/10/15 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted By 67autocross
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There were and always are cars invited to the finale that did not earn spots there. The top guys are really fast and have big dollars invested. A lot of comes down to driving, but there are many high powered cars there. The 6.1 powered 71 Challenger we had there would have been very competitive with more motor. I'll have to post links to the Pittsburgh event.


Post some links if you have them I would like to check out the Challenger, how much more motor do you need than a 6.1 Hemi to be competitive at one of these events? You think that would be enough or close, thanks.


probably another 200hp...The top guys are fast.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1948766
11/10/15 03:16 PM
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COTA in August, the temperature will probably be hovering around 100 degrees fan , beautiful track with lots of runoff for less experienced road racers like myself blush , rollbar not required for hardtop cars and my car should have a couple of months running under it's belt by then so I'm going to say I'm in drive

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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1948990
11/10/15 08:36 PM
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Alright Brian!


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1948999
11/10/15 08:49 PM
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NJMP sounds good, I'm going to shoot for it.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1950781
11/13/15 10:46 PM
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I have the video game Forza 6 and wow, COTA is just stupid. Its like an ANTI-momentum track. Cant wait....


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1950801
11/13/15 11:09 PM
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Definitely an F1 track!


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1959124
11/28/15 05:21 AM
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Looks like they are going to Pikes, July 9-10. That would be WAY more convenient for me. Im going to wait and see how it shakes out.


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: 72Swinger] #1959144
11/28/15 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted By 72Swinger
Looks like they are going to Pikes, July 9-10. That would be WAY more convenient for me. Im going to wait and see how it shakes out.


For sure


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: Uhcoog1] #1959728
11/29/15 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By Uhcoog1
Come to COTA Ariel! Let's go.


That is my idea of a dual purpose Duster. I like it!!


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #1969310
12/14/15 02:29 AM
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Yikes! My local track is Thunderhill in February! I'd better hurry with my prep. Gonna come quick after the holidays.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2061733
04/25/16 11:14 PM
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So the njmp event is a couple weeks away. I was hoping to make it but not sure I will. Do you have to pre register? Is there a car cutoff? It looks like you have to get a yearly membership but I haven't found much info specific to that event. I'd be a total newbie but wanted to take advantage of it coming to nj.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2061777
04/26/16 12:36 AM
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entry needs paid in full 45 days before event. You can put $100 down to get your name on the list.


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2079675
05/25/16 12:08 AM
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I really wanted to run This event. I emailed the USCA. They said there was no 45 day cut off. Just sign up and go. Membership wasn't required. I gave a brief description of my duster. Guy was real cool. Said bring the car, I'd have a blast and its a great group of guys. Then I realized how much it cost. I couldnt justify it. 250 for 1 day or 550 for the 2 day. I have ton of other things I can use that money for.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2079716
05/25/16 12:55 AM
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They have really increased pricing this year over last. Track rental isn't cheap though.


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: JAMESDART] #2079954
05/25/16 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted By JAMESDART
I really wanted to run This event. I emailed the USCA. They said there was no 45 day cut off. Just sign up and go. Membership wasn't required. I gave a brief description of my duster. Guy was real cool. Said bring the car, I'd have a blast and its a great group of guys. Then I realized how much it cost. I couldnt justify it. 250 for 1 day or 550 for the 2 day. I have ton of other things I can use that money for.


That maybe true, and I have no idea what other track experience you already have with your car, but be careful discounting it, as it does quickly point out what things you should be spending your money on, if handling performance is a goal, just sayin.


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Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: BergmanAutoCraft] #2081040
05/27/16 12:48 AM
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I was always just a drag racer and I'm thinking I should just stick to that.

Re: OPTIMA BATTERIES 2016 [Re: JAMESDART] #2081225
05/27/16 12:25 PM
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Maybe, but you should try it, at least once, you never know, you might be good at it, and even if not, few have ever said they didn't get a kick out of it. twocents


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