[Wichita-SCCA] 6/1 Solo Results

[Greg Laws]

Hey Kevin!  

If Bill succeeds in luring you over to the dark side world of size and power then just remember to look for the button that turns the Traction Control off!  I didn't realize that Guy's 'Vette was equipped with TC until after my runs were completed so my runs were made with the TC fully operational. It was very, very weird to push the throttle down only to have the engine back off time after time!  

Oh well.  It was a most interesting experience to make the jump from a 2,000 lb FWD race car (the Phrog) into a massive, steamroller-tire, much heavier RWD street sportscar.  Even with fighting the TC for control however, I felt like I was starting to get the hang of it by my last run.  It was helpful that the wheel base of both cars is the same at roughly 90".  The 'Vette was very stable albiet in need of some fresher rubber and maybe a slightly more agressive front wheel alignment to increase front end bite.  

The feeling of bulk was starting to drop away as I got better with my timing of when to start the turn-in for slaloms and corners.  The turnaround at the far end frustrated me while I was learning to slow the beast down enough to give the front tires a chance to hang on all the way around.  My apologies to the corner crew at the turnaround for all the cones that I caused them to chase!

Anyway the experience was great fun and I'd like to do it again -- but with the TC turned off!  I can see why the C4 is becoming famous for being the best bang-for-the-buck performance car around.  Many thanks to Guy Roberts for inviting me to play with his car.  May the C4 live long and prosper.

Enjoy,
Greg Laws    

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bill Dayton 
  To: Kevin Anderson 
  Cc: Wichita Region SCCA. 
  Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 11:22 PM
  Subject: Re: [Wichita-SCCA] 6/1 Solo Results


  Kevin, you've been in a Miata too long! come to the dark side...!


  On 6/2/08, Kevin Anderson <silverstoneracer at yahoo.com> wrote:
    Obviously a Wheat Farmers sports car of choice is a Corvette.  They can get their kicks driving a sports car and mowing down wheat all at the same time.

    Kevin Anderson
    Wichita Region
    91 SM2 Miata

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