The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 10-18-2015

Dominic and I can relate to this sort of thing. I didn't see the initial impact, but did see it careen across the two lanes and whack the left side (seen here).

However, I did get these shots of Marc fabulous C6 ZR1, and Lee's black Z...

But the trophy stays home!!

kcl98 · 10-18-2015

Gentlemen,

How did we do? Much chagrined "maximus" as Dominic dubbed him was unable to contribute to the cause. I could not risk the motor with a bad balancer though.

Hope you guys prevailed.......would've been there for fun, but am out of town on business this weekend.

Cheers from Geneva Switzerland,

Kevin

kcl98 · 10-18-2015

Just figured out I only read the first page of posts.....what BS.....they should spray the track for us. These cars can run and need a good track prep. Hope folks got their money back if the track cancelled on us.

Paul Workman · 10-18-2015

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Originally Posted by kcl98

Just figured out I only read the first page of posts.....what BS.....they should spray the track for us. These cars can run and need a good track prep. Hope folks got their money back if the track cancelled on us.

The track is under new management; took over in time to initiate some renovations for this season. But, still have some more to do.

The temps were below freezing the night before, and the C6 accident took place about 10 o'clock ±. I don't know if there was condensation on the cold pavement or not.

And, within a couple passes after they resumed racing is when the C7 got squirrely at about the same spot on the track, actually. That is when Bill (CPCC president) called a general meeting ad cancelled the meet. (Ans, yes, he did offer to return everyone's money, as far as CPCC was concerned. (But, the track management did NOT close down.)

I guess it was a good call: For one, it may have avoided another wreck. But, also...we retain the team trophy until next time, giving all the "big dawgs" a reprieve so they can get well and be ready on the rematch!

Pete! You might like to know that several of the other Chicago Vette club members remember the thrashing your car gave them that first year the ZR-1s came out to play.

Gone now were any of the few snarky remarks about "those C4s" we heard the first couple years before winning the team trophy. Instead, now there were comments among themselves (and to me) to the effect that; "...some of those C4's that showed up here are damn fast!"

And, as I was leaving, one of the Crossroads club members told me they want the trophy back and intend to get it next time out! We'll seeeee!

Tripler · 10-18-2015

Good to hear you guys are keeping the trophy for another year . Sorry to see the mahem also . Are there any videos of your runs or previous attempts ? Would be nice to watch if we can't be there ... A couple of my bike buddies plan on using a drone to take footage as we mash around the circuit on our vintage bikes next summer . Should be cool !!!
Congrats again on keeping the ZR-1 C4 on top ...

PS ,,, hope your injury is healing well Paul ...

Mike

Tripler · 10-18-2015

I just zoomed in on that trophy and read it ... Awesome guys !!!

Karl · 10-18-2015

I missed Lee run his Z but I got a video of Mark running his C6 ZR1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3n6...ature=youtu.be

Paul Workman · 10-19-2015

Love hearing that supercharger winding up! Marc said that after a little "tweaking" he dyno'ed it @ 740 hp. His biggest problem (he says) is learning how to launch it.

I saw Marc make a few passes, and his trap was fairly consistent; in the 133-134 mph realm. However, harking back to his launch quandary, ETs were in the mid 11s. For comparison, Pete's car has trapped in the 129.x mph range in 11.43s at that track in the past, and Kevin, Bob, and Al have tickled 132-134ish mph, clocking between 10.4 and 10.8s in their big-inch LT5s.

So, hopefully before that 'grudge match', Pete, Bob G, Kevin, & Marc; SHOULD be able to set the pace. And, if needed, then Dom, Lee, -=Jeff=, Karl - or myself (or ??) should be able to close the back door (again!)

Tripler · 10-19-2015

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karl

I missed Lee run his Z but I got a video of Mark running his C6 ZR1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3n6...ature=youtu.be

WooHoo !!!

=D> =D> =D>

Karl · 10-19-2015

https://youtu.be/ZvIRjAy7HRk

Here is LGAFF

Will edit video later.

10-18-2015	#21
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	A C6Z06...very sad Dominic and I can relate to this sort of thing. I didn't see the initial impact, but did see it careen across the two lanes and whack the left side (seen here). However, I did get these shots of Marc fabulous C6 ZR1, and Lee's black Z... But the trophy stays home!!

10-18-2015	#22
kcl98 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 45	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! Gentlemen, How did we do? Much chagrined "maximus" as Dominic dubbed him was unable to contribute to the cause. I could not risk the motor with a bad balancer though. Hope you guys prevailed.......would've been there for fun, but am out of town on business this weekend. Cheers from Geneva Switzerland, Kevin

10-18-2015	#23
kcl98 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 45	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! Just figured out I only read the first page of posts.....what BS.....they should spray the track for us. These cars can run and need a good track prep. Hope folks got their money back if the track cancelled on us.

10-18-2015	#25
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! Good to hear you guys are keeping the trophy for another year . Sorry to see the mahem also . Are there any videos of your runs or previous attempts ? Would be nice to watch if we can't be there ... A couple of my bike buddies plan on using a drone to take footage as we mash around the circuit on our vintage bikes next summer . Should be cool !!! Congrats again on keeping the ZR-1 C4 on top ... PS ,,, hope your injury is healing well Paul ... Mike

10-18-2015	#26
Tripler Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 713	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! I just zoomed in on that trophy and read it ... Awesome guys !!!

10-18-2015	#27
Karl Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 982	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! I missed Lee run his Z but I got a video of Mark running his C6 ZR1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3n6...ature=youtu.be

10-19-2015	#28
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,466	Re: The ZR-1s will be defending the TEAM TROPHY on Saturday!! Love hearing that supercharger winding up! Marc said that after a little "tweaking" he dyno'ed it @ 740 hp. His biggest problem (he says) is learning how to launch it. I saw Marc make a few passes, and his trap was fairly consistent; in the 133-134 mph realm. However, harking back to his launch quandary, ETs were in the mid 11s. For comparison, Pete's car has trapped in the 129.x mph range in 11.43s at that track in the past, and Kevin, Bob, and Al have tickled 132-134ish mph, clocking between 10.4 and 10.8s in their big-inch LT5s. So, hopefully before that 'grudge match', Pete, Bob G, Kevin, & Marc; SHOULD be able to set the pace. And, if needed, then Dom, Lee, -=Jeff=, Karl - or myself (or ??) should be able to close the back door (again!) Last edited by Paul Workman; 10-19-2015 at 09:34 AM.