Seat question, FIA certified? or not that important.

[Mad Hatter]

Boy some of the wines down here are really really good...

 

[Bill Pemberton]

You act surprised that I already know, ha, ha!! The Chilean Malbecs are frankly World renowned in many folks minds. Though I have to admit most of the wines from there I do not like Chile, er, chilly.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Oddly enough, most of the wines exported to the US are kind of crappy, Lots goes to China and Europe, and some of those are real gems. For the Malbecs, Argentina is the hot spot right now.

I am a huge cab fan! always with a nice big chunk of barbecued rib eye (Argentinian!!, the cows here in Chile are too dam fit...)

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I knew the press on Argentinian Malbes was big, but have a good friend who swears by some Chilean ones. I am not a big Malbec fan myself, so have to admit I am going with the flow , there. Like you I prefer Cabs, and I have had a few very palatable ones from Chile. Guess I need a few recommendations from the MadWino now, so I can make sure I am not wasting my funds on subpar Chilean Vino?!

 

[Mad Hatter]

I will make a list!!!

 

[Mad Hatter]

this is my current favorite weekend wine.... Down here is about 50 bucks for a six pac... (can you say that about a wine?)

https://www.directwines.cl/vino-tarapaca-gran-reserva/p

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Sounds like you found a new sponsor to put on your car?

 

[Mad Hatter]

Lol,,,, I wish!! The only sponser I have managed to get is a Lube shop that supplies me with Mobil 1. Which is great since the cars uses 15L per oil change now. I think it will be over 16L soon.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Gosh , just ask them to match your Lube Shop sponsorship! Let's see, 6 races, 6 oil changes, that would equal 90 Liters of Vino -- works for me!

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hmmm... after all that wine my lap times will suffer.... and my liver!

 

[Bill Pemberton]

What a whiner, er Winer. You might actually want to approach them as an acquaintance has a Vintner for a sponsor and after the event said driver offers some samples. With the relaxation and socializing after a race , you might find the Winery might be open to a small sponsorship ( I would suggest your entry fees ). After the race you could conduct an impromptu wine tasting at the conclusion of Saturday's races for example.

Heh, you never know , Poster Boy, remember you have a flyer to show them how popular and influential a racer you are!! Heck, tell them folks in the US even request signed race posters from you, ha.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Careful, its all going to go to my head! But no worries will be humbled soon...Next year it's off to the Pro category.... I am about 100 hp short and 200kg heavy compared too the competition.... need steroids and a diet.

 

[TMSBOSS]

need steroids and a diet.

Don't we all.

 

[TymeSlayer]

Hmmm... after all that wine my lap times will suffer.... and my liver!

Well there is Martini racing... What, oh really. Never mind.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Tyme, you might want to contact Lifted Spirit as they likely have heard of your Martini skills , and would be willing to sponsor you to the tune of really friendly advice.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hmmm,,,, we could go to Johnny Walker! For the hard stuff am more of a gin man myself.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Have to ask... but are seat sliders allowed by FIA rules?? Cant seem to confirm one way or another

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I am not sure , though a seat slider is often shown as an option with Sparco FIA approved seats, so could be okay? The question is tough , as rules for FIA Sanctioned Races are likely not completely the same as SCCA or NASA or other governing bodies I would imagine? Might have to actually reach out to the World Organization or verify with the Rep you have there.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Thanks Bill, the rep down here is a little lost so probably have to ask the froggies.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

I do know guys with adjustable seats , but I guess I am not positive they are legal -- things change so often with every sanctioning body one often could get caught in midstream.