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VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 1:16 pm
by Mike Unger
We had a great weekend at VIR April 10-12. Nice weather, lots of Prod cars to race with and racing at one of the best tracks in the country. Best of all the roadster was well behaved and we didn't have to work on it much. We finished 4th OA on Saturday behind three Lotus 7s and 2nd OA Sunday when two of the front runner 7s broke during the race. That's when it can be better to be lucky vs. good! We just can't keep tires under the roadster to keep up with the best 1300 lb Loti in the country. Still fun to try! Some fast MGBs, Triumphs and Morgans in this crowd too. Here's some video from Saturday's qualifying.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqj4Ij-hhLg
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 2:33 pm
by S Allen
Looks like a lot of fun was had. Thanks for sharing.
Steve
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:39 pm
by Gregs672000
Congrats on a great outing! Keep the Roadster flag flying!
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:20 am
by Mike Unger
Here's Saturday's race. Kind of boring after the 7's drive off but you get to watch them dice for a lap. I just worked on maintaining a gap to the following car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwQGih4bLs0
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:24 am
by msampsel
Mike
Very nice, racing has changed a wee bit since 1975, I never had a heads up display. Way cool of course. I assume it is showing the gees you are pulling.
Also what are the 7's? I like the roadster the best and its sound is very nice too!
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 1:52 pm
by Mike Unger
Thank you.
7's = Lotus 7
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:26 pm
by zippy67roadster
Mike I always enjoy watching you race. If it weren't for this damn broken foot being in a cast I would be working on my 67 to have her ready for next season! I will be running an R16 not a U20 but it should still be fun mixing it up on the track with her. Keep the videos coming!!
Re: VDCA Vintage race at VIR
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:21 am
by Gregs672000
Got a chance to watch some of the footage... Engine sounds great, very happy and not a hiccup!