SVT Cobra Mustang Club (SCMC) at VIR in October!

[Gray Ghost GT]

SVT Cobra Mustang Club (SCMC) at VIR on 16/17 October!

Hey gang,

Virginia International Raceway (VIR) is one of the most beautiful road courses on the east coast and for a reasonable price you get lots of track time and quality instruction with SCMC.

Who's going to "[ame="http://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17904"]Full Throttle Ford Fest[/ame]"?

This event will be on the full course and is scheduled for 16 & 17 October. SVT Cobra Mustang Club (SCMC) HPDE events are open to all manufacturers. Good bunch of guys that run a safe event.

Mike

 

[wheelhopper]

I ran that event last year as well as their 3 day event at the end of May for the past 3 years. They are a great group to run with and have some fast cars/drivers. I probably will not make it this October. Most of my events will be with NASA since I instruct with them. I'll have to start inquiring with other clubs to see if they will accept my NASA intstructor credentials. It is simply hard to pay for an event when I can instruct with NASA and drive for free.

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

I ran that event last year as well as their 3 day event at the end of May for the past 3 years. They are a great group to run with and have some fast cars/drivers. I probably will not make it this October. Most of my events will be with NASA since I instruct with them. I'll have to start inquiring with other clubs to see if they will accept my NASA intstructor credentials. It is simply hard to pay for an event when I can instruct with NASA and drive for free.

Many clubs recognize NASA Instructor certifications. You'll probably need to do one check ride with their senior instructor. The following are POCs that you can contact to request Instructor status with their respective clubs:

Mazda Drivers: Dave Nugent, Operations Director, [email protected]
Track Daze: Jeremy Jens, Operations Director, [email protected]
SVT Cobra Mustang Club: Tony Sorrentino, Registration & Instructor Logistics, [email protected] and Rick McNutt (Hazman)
Chin Motorsports: Mark Hicks, General Manager, [email protected]

 

[wheelhopper]

I have met Tony a number of times at VIR. He usually refers on track decisions to the senior instructor, Rick McNutt. What I have been told is that they like to use their instructors, but I'll keep trying.

I'll keep an eye out for events from the other clubs you mentioned and check with them as the time approaches. Thanks.

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

4 weeks to go!

:banana:

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Looking forward to heading out this Friday for this event! I guess a lot of people don't plan to go. Went last weekend with NASA - weather was great!

 

[BlackStripes]

Oh dammit.... another year that I am going to miss this event!!

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Oh dammit.... another year that I am going to miss this event!!

Come on Hector! When are we going to drive a road course together again? It's been too long when I had the Corvette out there, now I'm taking my Mustang out - it's not too late to register. Mike :beer:

 

[BlackStripes]

Mike??!?!?!?

Dude... its been a loooong time, I think the last time we share a track was like 3 years ago.

Its not the registration .... its the car Some people say that I might get my car back at the end of the month.... the 30th . I want to drive the damn thing on the street at least 2 weeks and then take her to the track... I see a FATT in mid Nov... I am still looking for more events later on, but I need to see how she behaves at the FATT

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

I totally understand. I get my Corvette back from Virginia Speed next week after having a new engine, clutch, radiator, accusump, motor poly bushings and more installed. I was planning to go to the Chin Motorsports event at VIR during the last weekend of this month for its "maiden" voyage. It has 20 more hp and 13 more tq than the last engine!

 

[BlackStripes]

It has 20 more hp and 13 more tq than the last engine!

Somehow that doesn't tell me the total amount :shrug: LOL .... or I will know it when we track together again?

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Somehow that doesn't tell me the total amount :shrug: LOL .... or I will know it when we track together again?

LOL! It has 512 rwhp and 463 rwtq (high and flat torque curve- pulls like a freight train) with a very conservative tune and setup.

 

[BlackStripes]

Nice .

Hopefully my car will be around the same (always had) power, but I lost ... ok, not me, the car lost around 100lbs from the nose, so I guess I am only 200 heavier now!

Man, I can't wait!!!

 

[Flamethrower]

Weather is looking picture perfect for this event!! :banana:

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

The weather here is outstanding! Had a few great laps in the 2:19s [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5Mzskjy4rg&feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&videos=w0cQr4k1Wyg"]YouTube - Mustang GT VIR Full 2:19.26[/nomedia]. The car show looks good too. Cool seeing all those motorcycles do a couple laps around the full course during lunch. :beer:

 

[kelp]

Yes, great weather and great group. Video from the Blue. Have fun!

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7aeynHVdmU"]YouTube - VIR Full - SVT Cobra Mustang Club SCMC - October 2010[/nomedia]