Car build on hold, Just for a few weeks hopefully

#1

It is sad to say that I have had to put the car build on on hold for a few weeks.

I work for a credit card bank and the rumor mill has been turning out that on Jan 16th we could see up to 25% of our company let go. Since I am new to the company I would probably be in the first round. Contractors are already starting to get the axe.

My Plan was to put in a bolt in cage from Kirk, Kill switch, Seat, harness and fire suppression and go get my SCCA license at 2 of the spring events. Then run with you guys or go for more driving schools depending on how confident I feel. Depending on timing, was planning on ripping out the bolt in cage and getting a proper cage during a gap in the season or next winter.

I already have the spec suspension installed. Motor tuned up and all normal wear and tear items replaced

#2

Damn Dan, that sucks. Hope you end up one of the lucky ones and keep your job or at least find a replacement quick. We need you to get out there racing.

#3

Sorry to hear that Dan. I just tried to do my part to jump start the economy and used my CC to buy a couple of more parts for my car. Let’s hope for the best. It would really be fun to see a 4 or 5 car SpecE30 field in the NE this year.
Bob

#4

Hope you get saved Dan. NE builds must continue… still hope to see you at a few DEs this year. I think 4-5 spece30s is very doable in the NE in the next year.

#5

So the rumor mill date for layoffs has been pushed back a week or so. I have been thought this enough times before. I am not waiting. My money will boost the economy right.

The build is on. New drive shaft just came in. roll cage date is set. I am picking out seats now.

The first scca school is March 21st, So that is my deadline. I might have to take some days off to complete it. The -6 degree wind chill is not helping tho.

#6

Awesome…Let me know if you need any help getting it finished up.

#7

secu wrote:

+1

#8

good to see some NE guys willing to help out, our car is just about finished, but the devil is in the details! looking forward to meeting everyone.