Buttonwillow Sept. 15&16, 2012 Smack Talk

[ROBS6T8]

That video was just too damn funny! :thumbsup: I don't even know all the players personally but knew enough to be sitting here laughing my arse off. Great job.
Looking forward to meeting more of you this September. I'll be the one in the driving school!

[Flash68]

She makes some damn good points.:lol:

Wait.... what? :lol:

[kyle_newman]

That was AWESOME! and yeah Cassie brings up some very good points!

[CarlC]

OK, here's the video of the last session from September's BURP session where Kyle, Mary, my friend Jon (vid is from his C5) and I are swimming like sharks waiting to pass people.

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[GregWeld]

Okay that was fun!

Didn't realize that track was so FLAT....

[Vegas69]

My only question, was that video in slow mo?

[CarlC]

My only question, was that video in slow mo?

I guess it's pretty obvious that Payback isn't in this vid. All speed but no staying power......

[Vegas69]

I've got both now:unibrow:

[Ron in SoCal]

I guess it's pretty obvious that Payback isn't in this vid. All speed but no staying power......

I've got both now:unibrow:

Let me guess...Viagra? :lol:

[Bucketlist2012]

The guy in the Black 1950's Chevy Cargo Container Rocks !!!!

That big old Trawler on wheels just Rocks !!!Driver, and Car...

Who was that masked man ??:lateral:

[kyle_newman]

The guy in the Black 1950's Chevy Cargo Container Rocks !!!!

That big old Trawler on wheels just Rocks !!!Driver, and Car...

Who was that masked man ??:lateral:

That's me, ive always wondered what those little miata's think when there rear view mirror gets filled with 55 chevy grill!

great video!

[intocarss]

Cool vid That 55 kicked azz!!

[Nessumsar]

I'm really looking forward to getting on the track with you guys this year; it was such a tease seeing you all playing together and having fun while I was stuck in "class" last year. It was like I got in trouble and couldn't go out for recess... :(

Can't wait to get our BIFT on! (Big iron freight train)

[Cris@JCG]

Looking forward to this event! Wait till you see what I show up with... it has a screaming chicken on the hood.. :lol:

[Bucketlist2012]

That's me, ive always wondered what those little miata's think when there rear view mirror gets filled with 55 chevy grill!

great video!

Kyle....Incredible...Your driving...Your Car...:hail: :hail: :bow:

I would love the chance someday to "try" and chase you...

WOW....We are all driving modified sport coupes, and you are driving a pretty high centered , heavy beast..

Just frickin awesome...You rock like a 100watt Marshall amp...:lateral:

[kyle_newman]

Kyle....Incredible...Your driving...Your Car...:hail: :hail: :bow:

I would love the chance someday to "try" and chase you...

WOW....We are all driving modified sport coupes, and you are driving a pretty high centered , heavy beast..

Just frickin awesome...You rock like a 100watt Marshall amp...:lateral:


Thanks for the kind words, its kinda a cheater car but thats what it takes to keep up with this crowd. There is feature article in Chevy high performance on it this month.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/031.jpg

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[Bucketlist2012]

Kyle..

Very, Very nice...

Damn:hail:

[ROBS6T8]

Kyle, I was reading the article at work last Thursday! And you were worried! lol :D

[Chad-1stGen]

3,300 lbs with a half tank of gas! No wonder that thing scoots so damn well! What is the factor weight on a 55 normally?

[Bucketlist2012]

Thanks for the kind words, its kinda a cheater car but thats what it takes to keep up with this crowd. There is feature article in Chevy high performance on it this month.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/031.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/039.jpg

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From the video, there was no crowd that you were keeping up with...You blew by everybody..

Were you chasing a Space Shuttle ?

[kyle_newman]

3,300 lbs with a half tank of gas! No wonder that thing scoots so damn well! What is the factor weight on a 55 normally?

Truthfully they aren't much heavier than this. Everyone adds so much stuff to them that they turn in to boats real fast!

[GregWeld]

Truthfully they aren't much heavier than this. Everyone adds so much stuff to them that they turn in to boats real fast!

Really? LOL

My PIG Nomad weighs in at 4023 pounds.... Ya think the dual subwoofers.. 40 speakers - triple amps - A/C - P/W - Wool carpet... leather interior... :D

Ya think this stuff doesn't add weight! OMG!

[LM7_67]

Thanks for the kind words, its kinda a cheater car but thats what it takes to keep up with this crowd. There is feature article in Chevy high performance on it this month.
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/031.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/039.jpg

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/orangerider06/magazines/041.jpg

I am very proud to say I've ridden in the back "seat" of this car.

[kyle_newman]

I am very proud to say I've ridden in the back "seat" of this car.

Not many people can say that!

[Vegas69]

I bet that's not all you did back there either.:lol:

[kyle_newman]

I bet that's not all you did back there either.:lol:

jealous much....

[GregWeld]

Well -- Gaetano and Dave G came up to watch / hang out at Sonoma (ex Infineon - ex Sears Point)... and sadly -- I only got to run a little today. Seems guys in my group kept punching their cars into walls... and my group runs were cut short by the carnage.

On another note - might not make this event now - 'cause the motor in the Mutt dropped a valve cap on the last go 'round and upon further review managed to beat up the valve stem in the process... so the motor comes out and gets a freshening/fix at Tony Odo's shop and the shop I left it at (McGee's at the track) won't touch it until after Monterey Historic's... so between not getting right on it -- and whatever Tony's schedule is -- who knows if it'll be track ready.

[Flash68]

Will anyone actually own a running car when this day comes? :rofl:

[GregWeld]

I also got into the wall on turn 7 just enough to put some wall paint on the car.... Seems turn 7 was eating cars all day...

I'm sure Charley will be posting pics since he took a dozen of them of my damage to "his" car... Jack (the builder) was broken hearted as well...:wow: :faint: :D

[Flash68]

I also got into the wall on turn 7 just enough to put some wall paint on the car.... Seems turn 7 was eating cars all day...

I'm sure Charley will be posting pics since he took a dozen of them of my damage to "his" car... Jack (the builder) was broken hearted as well...:wow: :faint: :D

I was waiting for you to mention that. :D

Luckily it was just a scratch. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I was waiting for you to mention that. :D

Luckily it was just a scratch. :thumbsup:



I have no ego left....


I just forgot it in the original post.

[Sieg]

I have no ego left....

Perfect, now you can focus on driving and lap times. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Perfect, now you can focus on driving and lap times. :thumbsup:

We were waiting for all those Shelby Club Sunday drivers to get out of Greg's way. :unibrow:

[fleet]

I have no ego left....



Look around, it couldn't have gone too far.

:lol:


Ok, I'll play nice...glad you just bruised the ego, a fender and but no internal oregons. ;)

[Track Junky]

I had a great time today and to my surprise my boys had a great time also. I asked the boys if they wanted to go to Buttonwillow with me and they said yes so it looks like I finally got them to start likeing going to the track.

We watched Charlie race from the garage area and then we (me, Dave, and the boys)watched Greg from the grass area just below Earnhart Terrace. Turn 3 is one of my favorite places to watch at Sonoma Raceway because near the end of the runs when the tires are slick the cars start to get sideways and sometimes spin 180's. Greg looked really good out there and I can see how excited he is with his new hobby. Good stuff!! :thumbsup:

This is the first event I have ever gone to where there was so much carnage, lol. I think there were about 4 accidents today which involved a car and a wall.

[GregWeld]

Look around, it couldn't have gone too far.

:lol:


Ok, I'll play nice...glad you just bruised the ego, a fender and but no internal oregons. ;)



Uh.... wait.... I forgot to tell you that I fell off Charley's Segway... Yep... flat on my face (where's the toothless grin icon?)....

So I'd ridden it earlier -- with Charley's "instructions" (unrepeatable in a public forum)... So I needed it to go to talk to the guys about fixing my car... Sure! He says... but I didn't know you actually have to turn it on to make all the gyros etc (and the machine) work... So I jump on and lean forward - it goes nowhere - so I lean some more - it goes nowhere... so..... Yeah, okay - it starts with dumb and ends with azz..... I lean more and now I just fall flat. SPECTACULARLY GOOD FUN FOR ALL WATCHING....

It'll buff out...

[GregWeld]

I had a great time today and to my surprise my boys had a great time also. I asked the boys if they wanted to go to Buttonwillow with me and they said yes so it looks like I finally got them to start likeing going to the track.

We watched Charlie race from the garage area and then we (me, Dave, and the boys)watched Greg from the grass area just below Earnhart Terrace. Turn 3 is one of my favorite places to watch at Sonoma Raceway because near the end of the runs when the tires are slick the cars start to get sideways and sometimes spin 180's. Greg looked really good out there and I can see how excited he is with his new hobby. Good stuff!! :thumbsup:

This is the first event I have ever gone to where there was so much carnage, lol. I think there were about 4 accidents today which involved a car and a wall.



I'm glad you came out Gae! Glad the boys enjoyed the day. I love the track... and maybe will do better next time (at least I didn't SMASH a wall... just swapped a little paint with it). There really were some NASCAR style wrecks out there!

[Flash68]

Uh.... wait.... I forgot to tell you that I fell off Charley's Segway... Yep... flat on my face (where's the toothless grin icon?)....

So I'd ridden it earlier -- with Charley's "instructions" (unrepeatable in a public forum)... So I needed it to go to talk to the guys about fixing my car... Sure! He says... but I didn't know you actually have to turn it on to make all the gyros etc (and the machine) work... So I jump on and lean forward - it goes nowhere - so I lean some more - it goes nowhere... so..... Yeah, okay - it starts with dumb and ends with azz..... I lean more and now I just fall flat. SPECTACULARLY GOOD FUN FOR ALL WATCHING....

It'll buff out...

Oh man what an eventful day! :rofl:

Hopefully the motor carnage is minimal.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

aww man that sucks, but it could have been worst I suppose.

I have a feeling BW is going to be packed with rental cars on the day.

[fleet]

Uh.... wait.... I forgot to tell you that I fell off Charley's Segway... Yep... flat on my face (where's the toothless grin icon?)....



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Double ouch. :(

Seriously, glad you're ok on both counts Greg. :thumbsup:

[Track Junky]

aww man that sucks, but it could have been worst I suppose.

I have a feeling BW is going to be packed with rental cars on the day.

I've been thinking the same thing for the past month :lol:

[Track Junky]

I'm glad you came out Gae! Glad the boys enjoyed the day. I love the track... and maybe will do better next time (at least I didn't SMASH a wall... just swapped a little paint with it). There really were some NASCAR style wrecks out there!

Greg, your car looks way better in person than in pictures. Other than the new NASCAR stripe you added at the track that paint is cherry and interior is really clean looking.

I just wish my car was running and I could have been running with you guys and hang out longer. Oh well, maybe next time. :thumbsup:

BTW, I missed the opportunity to meet Jack Maurer. Thats what happens when dont get to spend all day.....you miss stuff :rolleyes:

There was a second gen Camaro running in your group that looked really good out there. I talked to the owner a bit and was surprised to hear it was all stock suspension but then again I'm sure the Hoosiers he was running were a big help. The silver first gen we were watching was nice looking but he didn't look to fast. Alot of real nice Mustangs out in the paddock. :thumbsup:

Oh, and how about that '76ish Fairlane and '63ish Falcon!! It was cool to see some "out of the box" cars

[clill]

I have never sen someone stay balanced on a Segway that is not turned on for as long as Greg did. The forward somersault was priceless. At the beginning of the weekend I made it very clear to Greg that this is not Thunderhill,there are walls here:willy: :willy:

[Track Junky]

I have a feeling BW is going to be packed with rental cars on the day.

430 hp Corvette coups rent for $200/day with 100 free miles and $.50/mile after that with a 2 day minimum. :unibrow:

[Vegas69]

430 hp Corvette coups rent for $200/day with 100 free miles and $.50/mile after that with a 2 day minimum. :unibrow:

It just wouldn't be the same. :unibrow:

[Track Junky]

Glad your still with us Mr. Vette owner. :thumbsup: :lol:

[GregWeld]

Glad your still with us Mr. Vette owner. :thumbsup: :lol:

OUCH



Hahahahahaha

[96z28ss]

Uh.... wait.... I forgot to tell you that I fell off Charley's Segway... Yep... flat on my face (where's the toothless grin icon?)....

So I'd ridden it earlier -- with Charley's "instructions" (unrepeatable in a public forum)... So I needed it to go to talk to the guys about fixing my car... Sure! He says... but I didn't know you actually have to turn it on to make all the gyros etc (and the machine) work... So I jump on and lean forward - it goes nowhere - so I lean some more - it goes nowhere... so..... Yeah, okay - it starts with dumb and ends with azz..... I lean more and now I just fall flat. SPECTACULARLY GOOD FUN FOR ALL WATCHING....

It'll buff out...

oh thats funny, would of been better had someone got that on tape.

Funny how Charlie didn't mention anything as you just kept leaning over more and more each time.

[96z28ss]

Greg, atleast your not the only one that has trouble on the segway.
http://youtu.be/pmLLGYn9Fo8

[96z28ss]

you could get one of these and forget to tell Charlie you need the red key.

http://youtu.be/Z1YoCfm7nxU

[Vegas69]

You ladies would be really embarassed if I came out there and smoked you in a stock C6 with run flats. :lol:

[Flash68]

You ladies would be really embarassed if I came out there and smoked you in a stock C6 with run flats. :lol:

I think it would be more embarrassing if one of us rented a C6 and beat you in that same car that you own and drive. :D

[Vegas69]

I think it would be more embarrassing if one of us rented a C6 and beat you in that same car that you own and drive. :D

Not surprised to see you running your mouth since you have no chance of showing up with the end of your life coming the following weekend. :unibrow:

[Flash68]

Play nice now... you're on deck. :lol:

[Sieg]

Not surprised to see you running your mouth since you have no chance of showing up with the end of your life coming the following weekend. :unibrow:

Play nice now... you're on deck. :lol:

So when are your wives planning on having kiddo's? :unibrow:

[Track Junky]

You ladies would be really embarassed if I came out there and smoked you in a stock C6 with run flats. :lol:

So are you bringing the Vette or not. I've never driven one and am seriously thinking about renting one.

[Track Junky]

Play nice now... you're on deck. :lol:

Dave makes a good point there bud :yes:

[Vegas69]

Nah, it would be like having sex with a condom.

[Track Junky]

Classic :lol:

[GregWeld]

Greg, your car looks way better in person than in pictures. Other than the new NASCAR stripe you added at the track that paint...



Sadly..... it's not a stripe that I'm proud of.... so will get it fixededed as soon as possible.



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/6ed013b2.jpg




THANKS -- BTW.....




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[Track Junky]

Great pics, especially the second one :lol: . Look at the bright side......you get to take a piece of Sonoma Raceway back home with you. :D

[67zo6Camaro]

Sadly..... it's not a stripe that I'm proud of.... so will get it fixededed as soon as possible.

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/65%20Mustang%20Track%20car/6ed013b2.jpg



Greg that just shows commitment, When you decide to go have fun with these "collector" cars, or whatever you want to call them, you have to accept that things can happen. And who cares what people say "it's to nice to track", "it's collectable", "you could wreck it" - You decided to have fun with it! period. Love that you are out there with such a nice ride, I would do the same. We only live once as they say.


Shiat, who am I to tell you this. We all know you know this by all your comments around here. :lol: :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

I'd add one more phone book next time. :lol:

[Matt@BOS]

Nah, it would be like having sex with a condom.

No mention of viagra? Or is that just implied with the Corvette?

[intocarss]

That sucks. But on the brite side now you don't have to worry about scratching her, SO put it to the wood!!

[GregWeld]

This is no "collectible" car... it's purely a track car. And I drive it as hard as I can. Others have driven it far harder (and better... I might add!)


Dick McGee starts to adjust the valves --- and then finds the dropped lash cap... and says "well... the thing to do is pull the motor and get it over to Tony Odo and have it gone through... my shop rate is $80 and hour and..." That's when I interrupted him and said... Dick, it's a race car... Is it done yet? Oh and while it's here... we should do this and this. He got the message. :lol:

[Vegas69]

No mention of viagra? Or is that just implied with the Corvette?

:lol: :thumbsup: Have you been reading my healthy 101 thread?:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

No mention of viagra? Or is that just implied with the Corvette?


Is there a Smoothie for that??

[Matt@BOS]

:lol: :thumbsup: Have you been reading my healthy 101 thread?:unibrow:

I'm definitely not reading up on it now...