Forum: Solo Discussion
08-22-2020, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 15,239
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Forum: Announcements
08-20-2020, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,854
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Forum: Announcements
08-20-2020, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,854
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Forum: Solo Discussion
07-17-2020, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,505
Concession!
I finally caved and bought a Snell rated lid!
You’re welcome for my input!:)
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
07-10-2020, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,190
Share a room/Willows 7/17
My wife won’t be coming with me this go ‘round and the Wyndham (pool!) said I can switch to a two bed room for the next week or so.
$35/ea for just the night of Friday, the 17th.
I tested...
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Forum: Solo Discussion
07-02-2020, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,505
Helmets
And another thing!
Our Thunderhill registration page says a limited number of loaner helmets will be available. (?)
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Forum: Solo Discussion
07-01-2020, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,505
I object! :)
Any number of simple and...
I object! :)
Any number of simple and effective disinfectant procedures (Spray, wipes, etc.) should render loaner helmets safe to use and even share if necessary.
Where did this decision come...
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
06-25-2020, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,556
Loss of Fire at Thunderhill West
First, thanks to everyone who gathered in the paddock to lend a hand after Pat Housel pulled my disabled Alfa off the West Course :).
I’m sure everyone has been pacing back and forth awaiting...
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Forum: General Chat
02-10-2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,247
All about brakes
Lot’s of developments since last I checked in on this technology.
Ceramic pads and different wear sensors!
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Forum: Motorsports
01-24-2020, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,195
Amazing feet’s!
If you luv driving (am I at the correct site? :lol:), you’ll luv this short video!
https://youtu.be/Sd-vc6Tpx4U
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
01-08-2020, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,928
Maybe a double yellow 😱😱😱
Here’s a sobering video of how things can go sideways (180* ?) on track
https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a30428567/porsche-910-onboard-near-miss/
Fortunately a happy outcome, but those...
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Forum: Technical Discussion
11-30-2019, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,623
Track Driving Techniques
At the bottom of the Race Logic ad in December’s Sportscar Magazine was this link to advanced track driving techniques:
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Forum: General Chat
11-02-2019, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,388
Motion sickness in autonomous vehicles
Put me anywhere but the driver’s seat and a dreaded technicolor yawn is imminent. :(.
This brief article discusses research into a malady troubling up to 1/3 of the population, and one that...
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Forum: General Chat
10-18-2019, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,475
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Forum: General Chat
10-18-2019, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,119
Funny mechanic story
This story was included in the latest RockAuto email and I have their permission to share it here.
Sometimes repairs can be the simplest thing :).
Repair Mistakes & Blunders
Back in the...
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Forum: Solo Discussion
09-29-2019, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,390
Fun with graphs
Here is a simple graph of Raw Times from Event 14 with number of drivers on the Y axis and times on the X. Times are rounded down to next whole second.
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Forum: Motorsports
09-27-2019, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,596
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Forum: General Chat
09-23-2019, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,220
C8/Fun Fact
The new Corvette has adjustable ride-height suspension and if the driver notices a speed bump or steep driveway ahead, the push of a button on the dash will raise the car.
Yawn... No big deal,...
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Forum: Motorsports
09-22-2019, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,054
Drifting
On the way home from Autocross I stopped by Virginia City to watch some of the Ferrari Hillclimb and met several guys who were drifting at RFR recently. 60 -70 (?) drivers @ $100/ea and conditions...
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Forum: General Chat
09-20-2019, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,447
Helmets, a history
As a retired guy with perhaps too much time on my hands, YouTube is a favorite pastime and I often come upon videos worth sharing.
Here’s one which explores the development of helmets in motor...
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
09-13-2019, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,752
Share RV at Thunder Hill in October
Truck pooling with Leon worked out well last go around but he will be otherwise occupied in October and I’m looking for someone who may be considering a motel in Willows to instead share fuel cost...
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
09-13-2019, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,752
Thanks to Leon Borden
A suggestion from Carol led me to call Leon and by riding together, we had an excellent conversation and lowered our carbon footprint! Leon didn’t want $$$ for fuel, but I twisted his arm.:lol:
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Forum: Track & Trials Discussion
09-04-2019, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,752
Ride share to Thunder Hill?
Looking to leave Reno/Carson early afternoon Friday.
I’m not participating, only volunteer.
Return Saturday after event.
775 883 7927
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Forum: General Club Discussion
09-02-2019, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,702
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Forum: Solo Discussion
08-29-2019, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,289
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