Porsche Wins at Silver State!!!
09-21-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ca993twin
I see you're parked next to Roland (Ruf Turbo R)... do you happen to know how he did out there?
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09-22-2006, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave_D
Roland's hood was vandalized on Thursday night, so I'm not sure if he felt confident in the duct tape and hammer repair at ~200mph, or if there was another problem.
Dave
I had to go to Chicago unexpectedly, but I'll put up photos this weekend. Meanwhile, I'll PM you the link to Will's photos.
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09-22-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisp
What was the pre-race driving school like and who ran it?
It's run by and at the Vegas Speedway. However, it's on a pokey little track round the back of the parking lot, rather than on the banking where there might be some relevance to the Silver State. In May, I'm afraid I was rather disappointed to pay $300 plus another night's hotel, for not much more than a dozen laps in 2nd and 3rd.
Still, that's the rules, and it's fun meeting the other rookies.
09-23-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave_D
Hey, Simon! It was great meeting you and Will. Before we consider the rollbar, we're gonna need to repair all of this "hail" damage. The windshield was confirmed DOA yesterday. We've been coveting a "turbo look" body kit for some time now. This may give us the final incentive.
Linda tells me you posted some pics, just before she had to dash off for Europe. Please share!!!
Dave
Linda tells me you posted some pics, just before she had to dash off for Europe. Please share!!!
Dave
I've just put up a couple of photos - bear with me as I've run out of space on MSN, so I'll have to juggle to put up some more.
http://groups.msn.com/SimonGibbons/s...msnw?Page=Last
09-26-2006, 10:03 AM
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Ruf_DNS?
>>By the posted race results, it appears that he did not start. I don't know why.
Dave <<
After a short "test" at speed we discovered a small oil leak. Turns out the leak was caused by a defective oil filler cap..not seating. WTF??
Yes,the Ruf car was vandalized Thursday..some A-*ole forced entry to the front compartment.
Cheers
R
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Ruf is ready for the 07 ORR season.
www.openroadracing.com
Dave <<
After a short "test" at speed we discovered a small oil leak. Turns out the leak was caused by a defective oil filler cap..not seating. WTF??
Yes,the Ruf car was vandalized Thursday..some A-*ole forced entry to the front compartment.
Cheers
R
P.S.
Ruf is ready for the 07 ORR season.
www.openroadracing.com
09-26-2006, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruf-Racer
>>By the posted race results, it appears that he did not start. I don't know why.
Dave <<
After a short "test" at speed we discovered a small oil leak. Turns out the leak was caused by a defective oil filler cap..not seating. WTF??
Yes,the Ruf car was vandalized Thursday..some A-*ole forced entry to the front compartment.
Cheers
R
P.S.
Ruf is ready for the 07 ORR season.
www.openroadracing.com
Dave <<
After a short "test" at speed we discovered a small oil leak. Turns out the leak was caused by a defective oil filler cap..not seating. WTF??
Yes,the Ruf car was vandalized Thursday..some A-*ole forced entry to the front compartment.
Cheers
R
P.S.
Ruf is ready for the 07 ORR season.
www.openroadracing.com
I'm really sorry you couldn't make the race after you worked so hard to fix the car. It's truly gorgeous, and I can't wait to see it run next time.
S
09-26-2006, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruf-Racer
Yes,the Ruf car was vandalized Thursday..some A-*ole forced entry to the front compartment.
Dave
ps. Thanks for the pics, Simon!
09-30-2006, 04:40 PM
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Vandalized?
Yep..at the Copper Inn..
BTW,I guess I am jinxed...score crd is pretty grim.
Viper GTS..burned to the ground
Ruf..DNF..turbo failure
07 Z06..tranny over heated after 47 miles ( 163 mph avg to that point)
Ruf..DNS..oil leak
GT40..engine crapped out ( navigated after 06 Z06 broke engine)
Cheers
R
Ready to rock and roll in 07
www.openroadracing.com
BTW,I guess I am jinxed...score crd is pretty grim.
Viper GTS..burned to the ground
Ruf..DNF..turbo failure
07 Z06..tranny over heated after 47 miles ( 163 mph avg to that point)
Ruf..DNS..oil leak
GT40..engine crapped out ( navigated after 06 Z06 broke engine)
Cheers
R
Ready to rock and roll in 07
www.openroadracing.com
09-30-2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruf-Racer
Yep..at the Copper Inn..
<whine>
What is it about nice cars? I've never received hail damage or concentrated "loose gravel" damage before in my life. This car got both inside of two years. In fact, the hail damage hit us in our second week of ownership. Cripes.
</whine>
See ya in '07!!!
Dave