Recent content by Flying Fred

Just returned from the Badger school at RA. Many of the usual gang were not there for one reason or another, but had a good time with Dave, Clay and Dar. My long time friend (and mechanic) Doug came up Saturday. Also saw Scott Shafer briefly.... gave him a ride at this event 6 years ago which...

I know several forum regulars have attended or at least followed our annual discussions of the Northwood's Road America event. I have some information to pass along that might be of interest to many. First, they have a PRIME date of August 7-9 this year. Second, they are VERY seriously...

I sent Tim a PM one week ago, but I don't think he checks the forum too often. Would anyone have a regular Email contact for him? Mark Wilson? Bruce? Thanks for the help.

After 8 years of "kick-ass fun", the time has come to put my 2000 Cobra R (build #202) up for sale. I have been the only owner and this is a non-street legal, track/race only car. I prefer to see it bought by a true R enthusiast, so I'll try this forum first instead of EBay. I will be happy...

Just heard from my Northwood's buddies that RA is giving them August 15-17 this year. Basically the same weekend and format as last year so mark it on your calendar now. :read::poke::burnout: FWIW NASA also has the same weekend as last year - August 1-3. Obviously I am saying this at the...

Scott Shafer and I were at Badger Bimmers and saw Scott Martin there. It seems we lost another to the dark side as Scott M was driving a suped up Z06. We told him he was lucky that Bruce wasn't there! Later that weekend, we both encountered car problems. Scott S said maybe it's time for us...

Now that the NASA RA event is gone, time to look ahead for "the one that got me hooked".... Shelby Northwoods at Road America August 17-19. Who's going, dinner plans, etc. Let the talk begin! :beer:

Apparently this has been posted on other forums, but for those who run MM's front coil over suspension - pay attention. The ears at the bottom of the struts are susceptible to bending and there are reports of them breaking off not good!). Dean Smeltzer recently alerted me to this problem, so I...

Driving back from NASA's MAM event last Sunday, I had time to reflect on tracking my 2000R for 7 years. My alternator took a dump in Saturday's race, but then I realized it was the original one and the car has over 25,000 miles on it - and approximately 20K have been hard track miles. I've...

OK guys, I need some advice. Last year I struggled with poor "rear end handling" (hmmm... somehow that doesn't sound right). In fact Brian G found the car "downright scarey" when he drove it at Gingerman last fall!:eek: This winter we are seriously addressing the issue and among other things...

I first caught wind of this at the NASA event last fall, but now it is official. The Billy Mitchell bridge is history. They are replacing it with a new tunnel between 13 and 14. For more details, check the following: http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2006/Dec/061214a.htm :read:

Just want to congratulate Brian for winning his second AI Midwest championship. (Good thing you brought your reliable R along!!!) :beer: What a great weekend it was, right buddy? I am enjoying watching my video - now that I finally have an in car camera that works!!! :-D

Just received an Email from Tony saying the 07 National Cobra meet will most likely be in Houston next year (approximately same time as it was this year). I realize that it's been held closer to we "northern folks" the past few years, but I am curious to see who else on this forum is aware of...

I mentioned these guys in the other thread about Dean, but feel they deserve separate acknowledgement. Kevin finished 3rd in the SU class in the National Championship final. Damian started higher and was doing well after the first lap, but then had a terrible second lap (4:30). My guess would...

Just checked the Group A (AI/AIX/CMC) Qualifying race results at the NASA championships. Dean finished 4th in AI behind Jason Andrews, Dave Royce and Robin Burnett. He could have been held up slightly by another AI car that he eventually passed, but it is hard to read/intepret some of the...