Barber Smack Talk

#33

Kelly Childress wrote:

I really hope you make it. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

#34

Kelly - did you try pushing the farthest pedal to the right all the way to the floor?

:laugh:

It is the big long one (thats what she said). If you can’t find it ask Skeen or T-bone, they’ll help you.

#35

Ok, maybe the wrong thread, but whatever. I’m saddened that I won’t be there to shame some of your lap times. Either way, Jim Robinson will be the official transporter of the 6th place points trophy. The elves did not have enough time to prepare a standard Barber 6th place race trophy for reasons beyond the scope of this document. Here’s the year end, SE 2007 6th place points trophy:

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Have fun!

#36

Jim Robinson wrote:

[quote]Kelly - did you try pushing the farthest pedal to the right all the way to the floor?

:laugh:

It is the big long one (thats what she said). If you can’t find it ask Skeen or T-bone, they’ll help you.[/quote]

Jim definitely not the problem… Don’t you remember I broke the accelerator pedal off at Road Atlanta… That being said I just heard the prognosis.

The good: Everything should be good to go for Barber;
The bad: My checkbook balance;

See you guys on Friday

#37

Bad turbo?

#38

Kelly Childress wrote:

[quote]

The good: Everything should be good to go for Barber;
The bad: My checkbook balance;

See you guys on Friday[/quote]

Sounds like a cracked head or a head gasket???

I may even be in the running for the points trophy!

#39

So…ummmm…if I am reading the schedule correctly, the Great Pumpkin Run on Sunday is going to include all Thunder and Lightning cars on the track at the same time for an hour long race!!!

:blink: :blink: :blink:

#40

Bill, yep one big, long, happy, no-points (the season is over after Saturday’s race) event with all cars. No practise, qualifing will likely be a carryover from the previous day. Watch your rearview mirror and you’ll be okay.

Regards, Robert Patton

#41

Am I the only one that thinks this is a bad idea?

#42

We did it at rockingham at it wasn’t too bad. The groups were both pretty small so I’m not sure how this field matches up.

"Most" of the Thunder group goes by pretty quick, you get a few sad GTS2 guys that are so happy to ‘race’ anyone that they like to get in the middle of class battles.

That to me was more annoying then having a Nascar rip by 50 mph faster then you.

#43

50?

#44

My opinion, not that anyone asked for it but you’re going to get it anyway, is that it’s a good idea. It seems a little intimidating at first, but you can learn so much. The thing to remember is that this isn’t a points race and it doesn’t count, so keep it on the pavement and watch your mirrors. This can be a great learning opportunity for everyone involved and since it’s just a race for fun, the racers from both groups tend to respect each other. It’s work out great at Rockingham in the past and it’s been a blast, so I’m looking forward to it.

Oh, and by the way, no one is allowed to take Skeen on any rides around the track, even if you’re asking for help. Skeen doesn’t need any more track time there than what he’s allowed which is practice, qualifying, and the race. It’s coming down to this race between me and him and I don’t want him having any more advantages. I’ll be happy to take his place in the car and give pointers if someone wants help. :slight_smile:

Laura Lou
#911

#45

You’ll have to watch your mirror, but the good thing is that the Thunder guys are usually timid when passing. They’ll wait to motor by out of a corner rather than dive bomb you in a braking zone when you’re not looking. There are exceptions, but it worked out fine at Rockingham and with NASA-MA at VIR.

#46

Laura Patton wrote:

[quote]
Oh, and by the way, no one is allowed to take Skeen on any rides around the track, even if you’re asking for help. Skeen doesn’t need any more track time there than what he’s allowed which is practice, qualifying, and the race. It’s coming down to this race between me and him and I don’t want him having any more advantages. I’ll be happy to take his place in the car and give pointers if someone wants help. :slight_smile:

Laura Lou
#911[/quote]

It looks like I have two runs in HPDE-4 before our first race practice session…one for each of you!

:cheer:

#47

No no, we’re not helping Skeen learn the track. He can pick it up fast enough on his own. :stuck_out_tongue:

Plus, I’ve already seen and driven Barber, so I’ll have more useful information anyway. :stuck_out_tongue:

Laura Lou
#911

#48

Laura Patton wrote:

[quote]No no, we’re not helping Skeen learn the track. He can pick it up fast enough on his own. :stuck_out_tongue:

Plus, I’ve already seen and driven Barber, so I’ll have more useful information anyway. :stuck_out_tongue:

Laura Lou
#911[/quote]

Okay, you’re the boss!

#49

I still haven’t decided if I am doing the sunday race yet either. I know it worked at Rockingham, but Braber and Rockingham are not even close to being similar. barber doesn’t have a half mile of banked race race track for Big horsepower cars to get by easily. I will be watching the Thunder race on Sat. to see what happens with them. I don’t want to spend my off season doing body work. I need to build a motor;)

#50

Damion, don’t be a wuss. You paid for the weekend, use it. It is no different than being passed by those BMWCCA IP goobers that don’t know how to drive. Besides, the Geno’s Garage Cup may still be up for grabs.

Regards, Robert Patton

#51

Are we doing a Barber office pool for the Saturday race? Top 6?

If you want to play, email me your choices by Friday night and I’ll tally them up.

Usual point scheme, 5 points per racer anywhere in the top 6, with additional 5 points for each finishing position you predict correctly.

First tiebreaker is most correct by exact finishing position.

Y’all have fun out there, the #401 is going to be sitting this one out.

Send your entries to chuck@factory3performance.com

Laura has won the first two rounds, we can’t let her go 3 for 3 now can we, guys?

#52

Laura Patton wrote:

[quote]My opinion, not that anyone asked for it but you’re going to get it anyway, is that it’s a good idea. It seems a little intimidating at first, but you can learn so much. The thing to remember is that this isn’t a points race and it doesn’t count, so keep it on the pavement and watch your mirrors. This can be a great learning opportunity for everyone involved and since it’s just a race for fun, the racers from both groups tend to respect each other. It’s work out great at Rockingham in the past and it’s been a blast, so I’m looking forward to it.Laura Lou
#911[/quote]

Dear Laura Lou, Intimidation never entered my mind. With age comes wisdom, and like
Damion, I question the wisdom of putting 80 or so cars on a track this size that was designed for motorcycle racing, (ie) short straightaways and numerous turns. Rockingham and its high banks provide plenty of passing zones, Barber as you well know isn’t quite as forgiving.

I’m planning to be real good Saturday and real smart Sunday. Just not sure at this point if "real smart" means leaving the track real early Sunday. :wink:

See you soon.