ALMS at Lime Rock pictures

[tomtom72]

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/7-9-11%20ALMS%20at%20LRP/ALMSLimeRock7-9007.jpg

Okay so a few of us went to watch the race. The corvette corral was well attended.

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and look what showed up!

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very interesting and I think very rare, no? Aren't these the same guys that did the ones in GM's collection?

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her motor, looks nice! She has coil overs too!

[tomtom72]

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some of the crew and our accessories.

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We were camped out at the infield bridge, just up a short shoot from the chicane after the ESSES.

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This was camped out behind us. It's right hand drive too!

[tomtom72]

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she had vintage power too!

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I talked with the owner, and he built this kit himself. Nice period stuff going on here.


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In the Porsche corral I found this. It did a pace lap too. It had to be the oldest 911 at the event.

[tomtom72]

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The Porsche faithful coming in from their pace lap. There is a ton of doe in this collection.

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The Capt in action on his lap.

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Another Z brother on his lap.

[tomtom72]

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coming in from the pace lap.

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wave to the fans!

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Man you get hot doing that lap!

[tomtom72]

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Took a walk up to the midway and saw this. Anybody remember these?

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shot from the rear, any guesses?

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The Pantera's predecessor! Late 60's Italian flair combined with Detroit iron.

[tomtom72]

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these things are just so fun looking!

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John was there also.

[tomtom72]

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Some of the players and a look inside one of them.

[tomtom72]

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The Porsche guys do it different.

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down at the chicane.

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traffic was busy in that spot.

[ZZZZZR1]

Tom

Thanks for taking the pictures! Wow!


Did you happen to get contact info for that Spyder Convertible? That was for sale in California last year and love to see who the new owner is.

:cheers:

David

[jrd1990zr1]

Tom

Thanks for taking the pictures! Wow!


Did you happen to get contact info for that Spyder Convertible? That was for sale in California last year and love to see who the new owner is.

:cheers:

David

Dave,

I've got a CD with about 100 photos on it for you. Would post some but don't know how to make them large size like Tom's. Will give the CD to you at Carlisle.

Jim V's wife also took a bunch of photos.

I can't remember the name of guy with the spyder Z convertible, but I think he said he was a registry member.

Was a great time, had a good showing of the NE brotherhood.

:cheers:

[jrd1990zr1]

A couple more

[Mystic ZR-1]

It was great to see you guys! It looks like we had 8 ZR-1s show up! Too bad the C6R racecars didn't have as good of time as we did... :cry:
Tom Tom and John, nice pix!
That ZR-1 roadster was great! It comes from Middletown CT, not too far away. I need one... where did I put my sawzall???
Doug
:cheers:

[FU]

L00k's like a great time and a beautiful day. Thanks fer the pic's !

[tomtom72]

Okay I loaded a few more to my bucket page.

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Corvette pit box....do they get HDTV on that stuff?

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The main competition and points leader in GT this year.

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Patron's jag in GT

[tomtom72]

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Shots of some of the others in GT. They are some good lookin' race cars.

[tomtom72]

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dueling P- cars.


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follow the leader.

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one of the corvettes got tangled up at the top of the back shoot right in front of our camp site.

[Kevin]

those lmpc cars think they own the track. they need to do something about them running into/over the gt cars. it ruined the last two alms races

[tomtom72]

last one.....the obligatory Mistress shot.:mrgreen:

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....does this make my butt look big? No dear. Baby got back!

I loaded all the ones that I thought were okay to my bucket page. I also have all of them on my HHD so if the registry would want any for what ever I'll burn a CD and send them to Phil, okay?

Dave, on the vert ZR-1. I think yes he did buy that car out of CA last year. Sorry I should have taken notes...I'll get the hang of being a state director yet, I promise.

:cheers:
Tom

[ZZZZZR1]

last one.....the obligatory Mistress shot.:mrgreen:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/tomZR1/7-9-11%20ALMS%20at%20LRP/ALMSLimeRock7-9144.jpg

....does this make my butt look big? No dear. Baby got back!

I loaded all the ones that I thought were okay to my bucket page. I also have all of them on my HHD so if the registry would want any for what ever I'll burn a CD and send them to Phil, okay?

Dave, on the vert ZR-1. I think yes he did buy that car out of CA last year. Sorry I should have taken notes...I'll get the hang of being a state director yet, I promise.

:cheers:
Tom

Tom

Thanks for posting pictures! Sounds like a great event!!!!!!!!

Would love to invite that Conv LT5 to Carlisle... Hope he comes!

:cheers:

David

[tomtom72]

I'll do my best to get on to Doug and see if he can persuade the vert to show up at Carlisle. Doug lives very close to where the gentleman is from in CT.

I'll take it up at the next informal meeting of the North East section at our get together in Newtown, CT on Tuesday nights.

:cheers:
Tom

[QB93Z]

Hello from Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. What a fantastic time we had at Lime Rock!!!!

Thanks John and Doug for setting up the ZR-1 event!!!!

Thanks for posting the pics Tom and John.

I will post some pics later tonight.

When we arrived in Saint John this afternoon, everyone we met said: "Nice car, you have to be in the Tuesday Night Cruise on the Boardwalk." So, that is where we are headed right now.

More later.

Jim

[QB93Z]

Here are a few pictures Lyndi took at Lime Rock:

Some Good ZR-1 Friends:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2011%20Jul%20Canadian%20Vacation/DSC_0189.jpg

Some more ZR-1 guys:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2011%20Jul%20Canadian%20Vacation/DSC_0045.jpg

The scene at the Corvette Tent:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2011%20Jul%20Canadian%20Vacation/DSC_0715.jpg

The parade lap before the race:
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The C6-R cars entering the Grid:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp152/QB93Z/2011%20Jul%20Canadian%20Vacation/DSC_0965.jpg

Jim

[Kevin]

: IMSA has issued post-Lime Rock Balance of Performance adjustments. BMW gets 0.4 smaller air restrictor Porsche gets +15 kg weight increase.

[Mystic ZR-1]

Doesn't help if they crash...

[Kevin]

Doesn't help if they crash...

the crash wasn't their fault....at least this one. and with the penalties maybe they would have been in front of the bmw

[louispf]

It was great to see you guys! It looks like we had 8 ZR-1s show up! Too bad the C6R racecars didn't have as good of time as we did... :cry:
Tom Tom and John, nice pix!
That ZR-1 roadster was great! It comes from Middletown CT, not too far away. I need one... where did I put my sawzall???
Doug
:cheers:

Same here! It was a great time & alot of fun. Thanks Tom & John for the great pictures. Not a bad showing for the NE Z Crew. :cheers:
That Z Roadster was off the hook. I spoke to the owner for about 15 minuetes. Somewhere in my archieves I have an article on that car.
I promised the owner that I would dig it up. Not so easy but I will give it my best shot.

[FU]

Hmmmmm......we can see some yellow ZR1's. We can see some black ZR1's. We can even see some red ZR1's.
Let me see....There is a color that is missing (AB) , was he still creeping down the I-95 ?

[RICKYRJ1]

Same here! It was a great time & alot of fun. Thanks Tom & John for the great pictures. Not a bad showing for the NE Z Crew. :cheers:
That Z Roadster was off the hook. I spoke to the owner for about 15 minuetes. Somewhere in my archieves I have an article on that car.
I promised the owner that I would dig it up. Not so easy but I will give it my best shot.

Hey how many turtles did you run over? PETA wants to know!

[wprice]

HI Guys,

I had a great time too... I was nice to hang with so many corvette people especially the ones that have ZR-1 on the side :-D.

I look forward to meeting up again.. Will there be a convoy Z's going to Carlisle from the NE?

Wayne

[Michael Beal]

Had a great time with the Brotherhood at Lime Rock. The steel blue metallic "Spyder" is mine; Mike Beal, Middletown, CT.. I did buy it out of CA and I'm trying to verify the history. I'm hoping someone can help me fill in some blanks. I know the vehicle (VIN 1G1YZ23J1M5801322) was originally owned by a Dr. Larry Bartschi of Chico, CA. I have been unable to make contact with him to verify the information provided me (I have reason to suspect that he is not well or perhaps deceased) - that is, the conversion was done by Metalcrafters of CA (they, too have not responded to any inquiries to either verify or deny their involvement.) Bartschi allegedly spent 175K on this car. I did verify that he sent the engine to Kim Baker who modified the engine. Baker does not retain any records beyond 10 yr. (so, no verification of dynoed engine numbers), but he estimates it must be from 450 to 480 hp (it was represented to be a 475hp engine by the seller, Corvette Mike CA.) I've had two people tell me they recall the car being featured in some periodical back in the 90's - it would be great if someone out there has this article or could direct me to where I could find one. The car has a little over 30K on it, is tight and runs out beautifully. I respect the machine and baby it - we all know what she's capable of if allowed to break out - our LT5s have proven themselves since their inception.
I would appreciate any info, advice, comments from members - I trust your good sense and judgement.

[jrd1990zr1]

Doug deserves all the credit for setting this up. Without his posts we would have surely missed this event.



Great job Doug and Thanks!!!! :cheers:

[Kevin]

Had a great time with the Brotherhood at Lime Rock. The steel blue metallic "Spyder" is mine; Mike Beal, Middletown, CT.. I did buy it out of CA and I'm trying to verify the history. I'm hoping someone can help me fill in some blanks. I know the vehicle (VIN 1G1YZ23J1M5801322) was originally owned by a Dr. Larry Bartschi of Chico, CA. I have been unable to make contact with him to verify the information provided me (I have reason to suspect that he is not well or perhaps deceased) - that is, the conversion was done by Metalcrafters of CA (they, too have not responded to any inquiries to either verify or deny their involvement.) Bartschi allegedly spent 175K on this car. I did verify that he sent the engine to Kim Baker who modified the engine. Baker does not retain any records beyond 10 yr. (so, no verification of dynoed engine numbers), but he estimates it must be from 450 to 480 hp (it was represented to be a 475hp engine by the seller, Corvette Mike CA.) I've had two people tell me they recall the car being featured in some periodical back in the 90's - it would be great if someone out there has this article or could direct me to where I could find one. The car has a little over 30K on it, is tight and runs out beautifully. I respect the machine and baby it - we all know what she's capable of if allowed to break out - our LT5s have proven themselves since their inception.
I would appreciate any info, advice, comments from members - I trust your good sense and judgement.

i'm in the process of moving but years ago i bought a box of old corvette rags at carlisle, when i get settled in i'll look through them and see what i can find

[tomtom72]

Doug deserves all the credit for setting this up. Without his posts we would have surely missed this event.



Great job Doug and Thanks!!!! :cheers:

Yes, for sure a big thanks to Doug! Great idea man!:thumbsup:

Now everyone don't forget the Historic Festival September 3 - 5, 2011 it should be a very fun event!

:cheers:
Tom