on 5/14/02 1:36, Carl Valderama at carlv@ae92gts.com wrote:
> Hey, Jake.
>
> I'm not sure if you know me, but we used to run in the same Novice 3 class.
> I'm the bald dude in the red, FWD Corolla GT-S. =)
>
> Here's the deal w/ the Duel at De Anza. They limit the number of
> competitors to something like 250 drivers (someone please correct me if I'm
> wrong). Here's the scary part: people start lining up as early as 2am. Last
> year, I arrived around 5:30am and was surprised to find around 75 people
> already lined up. They're fairly strict about capping the number of
> drivers, so even if you're number 251, you're outta there. Registration is
> $20, I think.
>
> Tech's a lot more involved than our Solo 2 events:
>
> - remove 1 lug nut to check for wheel stud condition and cracks/fatigue on
> wheels
> - no play in steering
> - car's interior is totally empty
> - brakes are good
> - throttle return good
> - no "major" fluid leaks
>
> After all of that, you're asked to get in the car, "briskly" accelerate and
> brake hard to the next Tech station. Only then are you allowed to park or
> grid your car.
>
> The actual course is kinda run like the Sac Enduro events; your first lap
> is considered practice, then you get a flying start and complete 2 full
> laps. If memory serves, two laps were around 45-60 seconds long, depending
> on what the car was.
>
> It's a really long day, but fun. Did I mention that the crowd will actually
> clap for decent times?
>
> At 07:18 PM 5/13/02 , you wrote:
>> I see it's on the calendar for this weekend. Does anyone have any
>> information on the event? I searched on the web, but I couldn't find their
>> site.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jake
>
>
> Carl Valderama
>
> carlv@ae92gts.com
> www.ae92gts.com
> SFR SCCA Solo2: FSP 14
>
> FWD 4A-GE Corolla Forums:
> http://pub84.ezboard.com/bfwd4agecorollas
Didn't we cancel an event on this week-end so as not to "compete" with this?
Are we going to start turning people away too, when we decide that's enough?
Did you say ARRIVE @0530?
Is Don doing Registration?
If not, who's responsible for the Krispi-Kremes?
Where the ..... is DeAnza?
How do you get there?
There better be a real coffee house nearby, God knows there isn't anybody
awake at Star.ucks at that hour.
Hmmm, Coke & Kremes for breakfast, and a Drag race in Tech!
HEY, KATIE wanna drive ours??
:-)
MJ
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