Mr_Asa said:Mndsm said:Everytime I see this, I want to make a car. I don't know that I want to race the car though. Also, my fabrication skills are E36 M3. I have an excellent imagination though.
I have a cop car with dual exhaust.
Just show up. Even if you dont bring a car, just come down and hang out. Its a great experience.
I've actually been, twice.It was good times. A lot of it comes down to motivation.
I just wanted to stop by and give a huge shoutout to our photographer, Dave Green, for working with us to do two awesome new things this year:
First, he's uploading every single photo he takes to his website: https://flagtoflagphoto.smugmug.com/32925-GRASSROOTS-MOTORSPORTS-MAGAZINE-2000-CHALLENGE
And second, he's created a coupon code so your first photo is just $1. (That's a $14 discount). The code is GRM2K
Chris Tropea said:The Ranger is back with some surprises for this year.
That one needed quite a few takes. First thought was it looked pretty serious. Second - "Hey, wait a minute, if that's real, how do you open the hood?" Third - "Er, wait, those aren't turbos at all... what ARE those?!?"
In reply to MadScientistMatt :
It was funny watching one of the college teams do a double take when the car pulled up to the staging lanes for the drags-Wait....where are the turbos? What? They weren't real??????
Very fun day today and great seeing everyone.
Just got back to the hotel. Getting camera gear ready for tomorrow so we can do it all again.
Good morning! See you all at the track in a few.
Is there a results sheet yet with drag times?
What's under that Bug body?
In reply to DeadSkunk (Warren) :
Turbo miata and tubing
10.2 drag pass in a 2001 Mustang budget car!!!
Next best drag pass is an over budget 2021 Mustang GT 500
RFP
What happened to the "Ariel Atom"? Did it run? I didn't see it on the time sheet.
In reply to rdcyclist :
Car is not done. Owner has been wanting to come to the Challenge for 15 years or so, finally said "I'm gonna go no matter what." And then he and his brother loaded up and came down.
He calls it "Snowball" cause as it keeps goin the list keeps gettin bigger.
From left to right:
Jonny Pruitt
Patrick (Angrycorvair)
Newb Sam (drove from Wisconsin just to hang out!!)
The infamous John Brown (QuasiMofo)
Well, at least I got the autocross trophy!
GTN$
Congrats to the winners and thank you to everyone who attended!
Here are your top winners:
For full results: Tube-frame Beetle with turbo Miata Power wins $2000 Challenge
And home–but back to the FIRM tomorrow.
Thank you, everyone, for joining us.
And the ceremonial handing over the of the jacket. 
Mndsm said:Everytime I see this, I want to make a car. I don't know that I want to race the car though. Also, my fabrication skills are E36 M3. I have an excellent imagination though.
I feel the same way.
When I do make it, which goddammit has to be berkeleying soon, it'll probably be in my Caprice with basic upgraded stuff. I'll probably finish nowhere near the top either
Update from the FIRM!
My car goes into limp mode after 5 laps. Great.
Robbie FIAT seems to have a fueling issue again.
One of the cars oiled down the track and puffed a bit of fire. Nothing serious. Everyone is okay.
Kip's BRZ is
absolutely amazing to drive.
I don't think I have ever driven any car that turns in so well. It's almost too much.
Went 3 seconds faster in Kips car than mine.
Robbie did some laps in his sweet 1/9th scale model of a car.
My car
Much like myself
kinda going through some stuff and working on its myriad issues? Really had lots of fun hanging out with you all.
tb said:My car
Much like myself
kinda going through some stuff and working on its myriad issues? Really had lots of fun hanging out with you all.
I'm glad you came to the trackday as well. I believe you turned some laps, but I was on track and unsure if it was you or someone else driving.
Cool car. Excellent wheels and stance!
Did you have the whole course at the FIRM or was it cut off somehow?
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