Mason-Dixon Mustang/Corvette event result

[Aurora40]

The weather was great and once again the ZR-1's were the main Corvette presence (one C6 'vert also ran the 1/4 mile).

Phil turned a 12.08 @ 117 in his own car, and piloted David's car to a 12.55 @ 114. I think that's a PB for both cars? Mike got a PB 12.36 @ 114 in his. I think Rich's best was a 12.99, though I didn't see all his runs. Charlie and Nelson diced it up a few times, each turning in times in the 13.1-13.2 range (sorry if I didn't get your best times).

Feel free to chime in anyone to correct my recollection of the times. And of course to add any pictures, videos, or stories.

Here's some crummy cell phone pictures and video:

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/IMG_20130427_102505.jpg

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/IMG_20130427_102457.jpg

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/IMG_20130427_102438.jpg

And some videos:

http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/VID_20130427_090930.mp4
http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/VID_20130427_091637.mp4
http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/VID_20130427_093044.mp4
http://aurora40.dyndns.org/masondixon0413/VID_20130427_105243.mp4

[Guns n Vettes]

Great pics. Wish I could have been there. Getting the "Honey Do" list done before BG!

[Jagdpanzer]

Bob,
Good seeing you again and thanks for posting the photos and video.
What better way to spend an absolutely gorgeous Saturday morning than at the track with your Z brothers.
This is probably the last time down the track for my 350 motor and she saved her best for the final run. To bad I had to make that pass alone. Would have much more prefered to have showed another one of those new 4 cam equine speedsters what the old LT5 can still do but none lined up.

[secondchance]

Another great day with my Z buddies!
Great to see you Bob. Once I am done w/ brakes I will make offer on the spare.
Tomorrow I have to tend to my leaky rad... It's a good excuse to clean under the hood and wheel wells.:cheers:

[ZZZZZR1]

Couldn't have been a more beautiful day!!!

Lots of Z's and great company.

:cheers:

David

[mgg]

Bob, thanks for posting the pics and videos. What a great day! Its been a while since I have seen a lot of the ZR-1 gang. Glad to see all of you again and especially glad to see Jim back. It is just great to see these ZR-1s out running.

[QB93Z]

Thanks Bob for posting the pics and videos.

I didn't get to race, but I had a great day!

Charlie and Nelson went head to head at least five times. Great racing.

Phil, it was a privilege to see you run a 12.08. Awesome performance and driving.

It was nice to see everyone and to see the ZR-1's putting on a show for the Mustangs.

Jim

[Vette Guy]

Great time! A few more photos / iPhone clips:

Check out Rich's bent wheels from the massive torque of the LT5!

http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/1.JPG
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http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/3.JPG
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/4.JPG
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/5.JPG
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/1.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/2.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/3.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/4.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/5.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/6.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/7.avi
http://www.corvetteaddiction.com/ZR1/images/events/Mason_Dixon_2013/8.avi

Mark

[dredgeguy]

Thanks to all for the videos and photos.
Great fun for sure. Have new tires on order which hope will get me into the 12's.

[mgg]

Charlie, I was the guy with the black ZR-1 parked next to you. I am VERY pleased you are getting new tires. Now that you won,t be spinning those rock hard ten year old goodyears I would say you will definately be looking to improve your e/t. Nice meeting you and I hope you didn't take offense when I said "throw those tires in the trash" I was only half kidding but I am glad that you are investing in new shoes. You won,t regret it.

[dredgeguy]

No offense at all--just good advice! When Yun read out the date code and said two were 10 years old and two were 11, time to get new shoes!!!!
Just purchased the car last year and tires looked good but I should have paid attention to the date codes on them. I never checked them. I am waiting on a call back for some new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.

[rkreigh]

great times Phil!! that is some really stout performance out of your 95

can't wait to see what that nasty 402 will do. I need to get some tips from you and Gibby. both you guys can really drive!

congrats!

[dredgeguy]

Checked online for prices for the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2-Viper parts was recommended but cost was $1545 delivered - no hazzard warranty available and still have to have them mounted and balanced. Costco will special order them, takes 3 days and price including MD state tax, mounting, balance, nitrogen fill AND road hazzard insurance included $1682 all in and out the door. Think that might be the way to go.

[Aurora40]

Charlie, you can get a set of stock-size Kumho Ecsta XS tires for about $900 delivered from Tire Rack. Installed would probably be under $1100. I think you'll find they are about as grippy as they come.

Rich has a set on his Fikse's, ask him what he thinks of the grip.

[dredgeguy]

Charlie, you can get a set of stock-size Kumho Ecsta XS tires for about $900 delivered from Tire Rack. Installed would probably be under $1100. I think you'll find they are about as grippy as they come.

Rich has a set on his Fikse's, ask him what he thinks of the grip.

Thanks for the input. Rich, what say you?

[Scrrem]

Thanks for the input. Rich, what say you?

Charlie,
Bob's right, they are pleny grippy. I can break them loose but I have to really lay into it. Not a bad choice.
Rich

[LilRedCorvette]

Have Kumho Ecstas on my '89...decent tire at a good price...

:thumbsup:

Glad everyone had fun at the drag day...wish I could have gone. Hopefully will be able to go to the fall drag day...

[SteelBlueZR1]

Hey Charlie, if you are headed to Cars and Coffee in Great Falls on Saturday, you are welcome to drive my car with Vredstein Ultrac Sessentras in stock ZR-1 size that cost $769 for four shipped. These are the grippiest tires with most straight line traction and control I have ever bought. Also, they have the smoothest and most predictable at-limit behaviour, with huge grip in corners on the autocross and exit ramps.
I have autocrossed with these tyres 3 times and each time won my class, including at Corvette's at Carlisle last year. They are top rated in Europe and also extremely quiet and smooth riding with a 350 or so tread rating.