Winterfest at VIR February 7/8th

[Black Boss]

Registration is now open for Winterfest at VIR. February 7&8, with weather guarantee: https://www.svtcobraclub.com/forums/showthread.php?p=227380#post227380

Hope to see lots of BMO members there!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Weather Guarantee is a nice clause!

 

[steveespo]

Nick, i'm sending Tony my check next week. Club doesn't cash check until one week before event so they can confirm forecast.
Steve

 

[Berol]

Sending my check this week. Just need to find wherever I put my membership info first LOL

It's a long haul from Florida, but it's well worth it and I can't make Superfest this year because of a family wedding. This is almost just as good.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Here's an easy question for the certified Racers here.

"If the weather is clear, dry but cold, like 30 degrees or so, what tires will you be running?

Everything I have in stock is pretty slippery when temps reach the 30's.

I do have 2 sets of W/C Contis, but haven't tested in cold weather, so I don't know if this would be an option. Let me know and thanks so much.

Dave,
302 Hi Pro

 

[2012-Boss]

I am sending my check in this next week.

 

[steveespo]

Here's an easy question for the certified Racers here.

"If the weather is clear, dry but cold, like 30 degrees or so, what tires will you be running?

Everything I have in stock is pretty slippery when temps reach the 30's.

I do have 2 sets of W/C Contis, but haven't tested in cold weather, so I don't know if this would be an option. Let me know and thanks
Dave,
302 Hi Pro

Dave
Let me dispel some myths and fears. On November 21 we were at VIR and it was 18 degrees F at the time of the drivers meeting, first session temp was 35. I was on Toyo R888 for that first session, ran 2:18 second laps. My car had been trailered down the night before in temps stating at 32 down to 22 degrees. Car was parked in the garage which was heated and about 60 degrees. Second session it got up to about 40 and I had switched to Conti scrubs which I ran for the rest of the weekend, including one last session that had a rain shower and was 56 degrees. Best time of the weekend was in the 2:12 bracket. Yes grip was diminished, but by driving carefully and taking a few laps to warm the car, brakes, and tires I was running times comparable to my times from May when it was 80 degrees. Tires built pressure and heat, and they got sticky. If you want to track in February, then don't let cold hold you back, just another variable that adds a challenge to your driving skills like rain conditions. Like running race pads on the street, you are not suddenly going to find yourself with no brakes at all, and go sliding off the road with zero grip, just doesn't happen. You do have to try and keep the tires inside and above 40 if you can prior to going out. I will have a garage and invite you and anyone else to stack their tires in there overnight prior to Saturdays first session.
Steve

 

[302 Hi Pro]

Hi Steve:

Thank you for the reply, very good information for me as I thought tries would be a problem unless I had an endless supply of various compound race tires.

I'll give it a try once I get my winter mods installed.

Looking to have a good track season this year.

Regards,
Dave
2HP

 

[F.D. Sako]

Unfortunately, I'm going to miss this one
I'm going to be overseas a couple of days before this event, I won't have time to prep the car once I get back. So, I will be looking forward to watching all you guys' videos!

 

[Berol]

Check left with the mail today!

 

[Black Boss]

Went out in the snow to mail the check today

 

[further]

I'll miss it (Snowboarding in CO), but I'll be with Chin at the end of February when it warms up.

 

[2012-Boss]

Just so everyone knows, this is an open track event except for the novice group. That is 12 hours of open track time for $450 on a great repaved track.

 

[BOSSSTANG]

If I can make it work I'd like to do just Sunday, have family coming in town that weekend but I'll see what I can do.

 

[steveespo]

Weather looks good for Virginia with a high of 50 on Saturday and 55 on Sunday. I just got the trailer dug out and hooked to my truck in Dad's driveway. Going to load the car later today because we are getting 8" of snow tonight. See all down in VA Friday, Saturday we will have dinner and beer at my Villa.
Steve

 

[wwilde001]

I'll swing by and say hi! Not bringing my car, just my good looking charming self! ;D

 

[DGRacing]

Weather looks good for Virginia with a high of 50 on Saturday and 55 on Sunday. I just got the trailer dug out and hooked to my truck in Dad's driveway. Going to load the car later today because we are getting 8" of snow tonight. See all down in VA Friday, Saturday we will have dinner and beer at my Villa.
Steve

Steve. Sorry I will miss the season opener and villa dinner (Steve also had a season ending dinner at his villa last year). Be safe and you are hereby requested to break into the 2:09's. Be safe.

Darren

 

[Berol]

Looking forward to seeing everybody again

 

[steveespo]

Steve. Sorry I will miss the season opener and villa dinner (Steve also had a season ending dinner at his villa last year). Be safe and you are hereby requested to break into the 2:09's. Be safe.

Darren

Thanks Darren
Have the coilovers on the car and just ordered 300lb/in and 350lb/in springs to go with the 375lb/in rear springs I have installed. This weekend will be a shakedown/testing session for me to get used to the new setup. Drove the car around on the street a little today and it feels like it has cement springs in it, gonna take a little getting used to. Wish you were coming but we'll catch up later in the year.
Steve

 

[Black Boss]

Weather looks good for Virginia with a high of 50 on Saturday and 55 on Sunday. I just got the trailer dug out and hooked to my truck in Dad's driveway. Going to load the car later today because we are getting 8" of snow tonight. See all down in VA Friday, Saturday we will have dinner and beer at my Villa.
Steve

Thanks Steve, will be fun