Nashville Speedway event this past weekend.

[ragansrcobra99]

I had the opportunity to run the Nashville Superspeedway infield course this past weekend. After all the talk about the transitions from the oval to the road course, it had me concerned, since I have some rub in the front from the car being lowered. It didn't become an issue, and I had an absolute blast. A short track, but very busy, with the ability to get good speed in the front and back straight. First opportunity to see how the diff cooler would do out back with no fans, and I was please. Temp got to 210 and stayed there with the pump running. Never hotter, never cooler. I think that works out just fine. The urethane IRS bushings combined with the Torsen diff are a definite necessity. I was very surprised how noticeable the difference was under heavy braking (no more rear end dancing) and accelerating through corners. Highly recommended.

A big plus for the weekend, Dean made it down and we had the opportunity to "mix it up" a bit for a session. Now I know why Dean, Brian, and Kevin have had so much fun running in the same group at Road America. It was a blast, and that one session made the whole weekend worth it for me.

All in all, I ran 8 sessions friday (you could only take passengers in the novice "no pass" group, but they allowed you to drop down and run that group with a passenger) and 6 or 7 Friday. Dean had a bit of trouble, we left early both days. Awesome event overall, you guys ought to come up for the next one. Unreal the amount of track time for 130 a day.

While I didn't get any pics, there were a few people out there taking some shots. This from a Corner Worker in turn 10, the out of what I called the "chicane" all weekend. The black car just behind Dean is me, what a fun session. Kevin knows this corner well......hehehe.

Steve

 

[ragansrcobra99]

A good look at this corner, from the Shelby event Kevin attended. Too much fun, you guys need to go to RA in September!

 

[ac427cobra]

Steve:

Sounds like you guys had a good time! No Doubt!!! :beer:

My diff cooler runs the exact same temp (210) with a fan running at Road America. That is in ambient temps in the 60's. It's a pretty high speed track though.

I hope you're coming up to Road Americe in September? We can always use more people that we know to play on the track!

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

 

[ragansrcobra99]

Yup, I plan on being there. I've been for the last 2 years, and this is the "no-miss" event for me.

Glad to hear I'm close to what you guys with fans are running, 210 in the heat and humidity with no fans is doing good then! Some of my sessions ran almost 30 minutes, since my group and the novice group were back to back. I'd come in for the novice session, pick up a passenger, and right back out I'd go. Too much fun.

 

[ac427cobra]

I think my diff will run at a higher temp in warmer weather. I will find out in August when I go back to Road America.

I look forward to meeting you Steve!:beer: Sweet! We WILL have some fun!!:burnout

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

 

[ragansrcobra99]

Heh, you obviously haven't been warned about my grilling.....LMAO

Dean mentioned that I might consider going up to a more experienced run group, but until I get really comfortable with the new setup, I may stay in the same group I was in last year. Besides, getting stuck behind Brian wouldn't be any fun. Maybe I should put miata emblems on and he'll get out of the way.....hehehe

 

[ac427cobra]

Originally posted by ragansrcobra99
Heh, you obviously haven't been warned about my grilling.....LMAO

Dean mentioned that I might consider going up to a more experienced run group, but until I get really comfortable with the new setup, I may stay in the same group I was in last year. Besides, getting stuck behind Brian wouldn't be any fun. Maybe I should put miata emblems on and he'll get out of the way.....hehehe

Hey, everybody has to be famous for something?! :lol: I suppose it's better than being famous for your agricultural accomplishments!!;-) (something I have been able to avoid up to this point. But then again I aint THAT fast! ;-) )

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

 

[jwfisher]

What groups run events in Nashville? Is there a URL listing dates?

 

[ragansrcobra99]

Unfortunately, the Music City Mustang Club is the only group I know, and they do it once a year. Next year, however, they are doing it twice. Some "Anniversary" deal in March or April, and over Memorial Day weekend. Supposedly there's a BMW and Porsche club in Nashville that also does this, but I haven't heard anything, or know how to get info.

Rumor has it American Iron will be running there next year also. I wish there were more events there a year. I know there are several Motorcycle events there.

 

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by ragansrcobra99
Besides, getting stuck behind Brian wouldn't be any fun. Maybe I should put miata emblems on and he'll get out of the way.....hehehe

At Gingerman there was this Escort...........ummm, Never mind. :lol: :-D

 

[ac427cobra]

Originally posted by Cobra-R
At Gingerman there was this Escort...........ummm, Never mind. :lol: :-D

Brian:

Was she one of dem thar high priced Escorts? :dw: :lol:

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

 

[Cobra-R]

Originally posted by ac427cobra
Brian:

Was she one of dem thar high priced Escorts? :dw: :lol:

:thumbsup: :coolman: :beer:

:shrug: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[ragansrcobra99]

there you go setting yourself up again, Brian.....

 

[93SVTCobra]

Steve,

Do you remember seeing the garages at track and if so how many garages do you think could fit in each stall?

 

[ragansrcobra99]

Mark,

The "garages" was more like one long building with bays. From what I could tell, you might be able to get a car and half another in each bay. Maybe you can get an idea from this:

 

[Dean95CobraR]

Originally posted by ragansrcobra99
Rumor has it American Iron will be running there next year also

Talked to Lawrence last night about Nashville. He said it is looking pretty good but the dates would be either late in the year or very early in the year.

I told him about the slightly rough transition coming off the backstretch. He said there might be a possibility that we would just run turns 3 & 4 instead of hitting the infield there. That would be very cool!!

 

[ragansrcobra99]

Originally posted by Dean95CobraR


I told him about the slightly rough transition coming off the backstretch. He said there might be a possibility that we would just run turns 3 & 4 instead of hitting the infield there. That would be very cool!!

Oh Wow! That'd be a blast!

Ya know, I didn't think to ask how your car handled that transition. I polished the outer edges of my tires, but you're considerable lower than I am.

 

[NJ2000R]

Originally posted by Cobra-R
At Gingerman there was this Escort...........ummm, Never mind. :lol: :-D

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1: :lol1:

 

[NJ2000R]

you mean this one????

ask and you shall receive

http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/2003_SVTOA/9625.jpg