Houston car count???

[GlennCMC70]

so who is coming and who is bringing family?
so far i will be bringing my wife and kids. subject to change.

[marshall_mosty]

I will be flying solo.

[AI#97]

I will be there with my father in tow as pit crew.

[michaelmosty]

I'll be there. :twisted:

[michaelmosty]

I'll be there. :twisted:

[Mike Bell]

I plan on being there, not sure if the family is coming yet though. 8)

[marshall_mosty]

Wow,
Michael will be there twice. Must be going with his alter ego "Miguel"... You have to watch out for that guy (er.. guys). They can be pretty shifty. :twisted:

[Rob Liebbe]

I'll be there as well - chasing Mike Bell around the track and trying to stay away from the two Michaels.

Family will come for some of it, but not all of it.

I'm toying with the idea of camping at the track as well - weather dependent.

[CMC17]

What better time to hang out with the crowd and beat up on nationally ranked entries. :D

[macstang]

Count me in...with family, and Micah.

[GlennCMC70]

think we can all coordinate this time and pit together? are all of you guys getting a covered pit spot?

[michaelmosty]

Marshall and I will be getting a covered spot. They worked great last time, I recommend them.

[GlennCMC70]

i have a big trailer and it serves the same purpose. last time i parked in the back 40 to allow us all enough room to stick together and was left out there w/ myself and Mitch, Steve, and Nick. if you guys could let me know ahead of time, i could park up close to you guys. you know, up by the Bat Cave. :wink:

[AI#97]

i have a big trailer and it serves the same purpose. last time i parked in the back 40 to allow us all enough room to stick together and was left out there w/ myself and Mitch, Steve, and Nick. if you guys could let me know ahead of time, i could park up close to you guys. you know, up by the Bat Cave. :wink:

Those of us with trailers will have to plan very carefully to park up by the awnings....last time, there were only a couple ways to make it work and it wasn't very efficient. JC was complaining the entire time!!!

I liked the spot I had last time as it was close to electric (JB, I don't need the genset now!) and was close to speakers to hear the call to grid.

[GlennCMC70]

i have a big trailer and it serves the same purpose. last time i parked in the back 40 to allow us all enough room to stick together and was left out there w/ myself and Mitch, Steve, and Nick. if you guys could let me know ahead of time, i could park up close to you guys. you know, up by the Bat Cave. :wink:

Those of us with trailers will have to plan very carefully to park up by the awnings....last time, there were only a couple ways to make it work and it wasn't very efficient. JC was complaining the entire time!!!

I liked the spot I had last time as it was close to electric (JB, I don't need the genset now!) and was close to speakers to hear the call to grid.

well thats the spot i was shooting for. :P

[jeffburch]

Actually,
I'm a little tired and will stay at home.
jb
























=========> :lol:

[mitchntx]

i have a big trailer and it serves the same purpose. last time i parked in the back 40 to allow us all enough room to stick together and was left out there w/ myself and Mitch, Steve, and Nick. if you guys could let me know ahead of time, i could park up close to you guys. you know, up by the Bat Cave. :wink:

There you go, again ... forgeting the most important people ... VErner and Belle ....

[GlennCMC70]

your right, i forgot about Mike. my bad.

[Mike Bell]

LOL, sometimes out in the back 40 we can find "it" if we look long enough. I'll probably do the same again this time, park way out back.

[bossskip302]

Scott and I should be there, look forward to seeing everyone......and chill
Skip

[AllZWay]

At this point, it doesn't look like I will make it to Houston. :(


My test session last weekend didn't go as planned, and I exploded a clutch and axle bearing.

The clutch coming apart cracked the bell housing and not sure it can be fixed. So I may be looking for a new bell housing.

I am dropping the rearends off at the shop today to make 1 good one out of two. I am also dropping off the flywheel to be resurfaced and try to find someone that can weld cast aluminum.

I am still working to try and make it, but I just don't see everything working out.

[mitchntx]

James, LAW MS has a bell housing you can use.

When you find a one, just send it over here.

[AllZWay]

James, LAW MS has a bell housing you can use.

When you find a one, just send it over here.

Thanks Mitch... I might take you up on that offer, but I am going to try and have this one fixed first.

[AI#97]

well thats the spot i was shooting for. :P

Well, I was parked in front of those garages which weren't complete yet so that spot is probably out of the question. The problem of getting up to the fence along the hot pit was that the truck and trailer were too long and would hang out over the yellow line. If we can arrange to pull in at angles, say a 45....we could make that work....it's just that your tow vehicle will more or less be pinned in. I am going down early on Friday morning to arrive around noon and spread out. I will see if I can rope off an area or if we are all getting there at the same time we can just do a land grab.

[oz98cobra]

I'll be there, but Adam won't unfortunately - he wll be out of state on business. Should have Leah and a buddy with me?

[jeffburch]

3 or 4 races?

jb

[Waco Racer]

4

[jeffburch]

:cry:

jb

[GlennCMC70]

i would REALLY like to see a 40 minute race.
since i can pass people @ will according to some, i would like a chance to lap the field. :roll:
no, seriously, a 40 would be nice in this weather. we would be done early and all that Jazz.

[mitchntx]

Nice ...

[GlennCMC70]

i think you deserved it.

[Waco Racer]

we would be done early and all that Jazz.

The schedule has not been set, yet.

[y5e06]

well, I vote for four then


4

[AI#97]

we would be done early and all that Jazz.

The schedule has not been set, yet.


You already said 4 and if you want the AI battle to come down to the wire, you MUST have 4. It will make for better writing in the press over the offseason!!!

Not razzing you here Clifton but please don't fuck me again by changing the expected race count. :wink:

I wouldn't mind 30 minute races for the 2 Toyo events and then 20's for 2 and 4 though!

[Waco Racer]

I was referring to - just because you would only get 1 40 minute race it doesn't necessarily mean that you would get to leave before lunch.

There will be 4 races at this month's event.

[GlennCMC70]

thats great! :)

[jeffburch]

20min races are like kissing your sister (no I don't know from personal experience).


jb

[j3ffbrooks]

I'll be there trying to screw up the top 3 AI field.

[AI#97]

I'll be there trying to screw up the top 3 AI field.

Hey now!.....just make sure you don't get sucked into a tailspin from my aero vortex!!! :wink:

[donovan]

I'll be there trying to screw up the top 3 AI field.

Hey now!.....just make sure you don't get sucked into a tailspin from my aero vortex!!! :wink:

That 'Tommy Kendall' want-a-be rear wing is just going to slow you down on a track like MSRH, bring it on...

DD

[j3ffbrooks]

Hey now!.....just make sure you don't get sucked into a tailspin from my aero vortex!!! :wink:

Just make sure the wing doesn't fly off and go thru my new windshield. I know how you like to leave parts loose on your car.

j/k

[donovan]

I have been working on the 2006 AI/CMC year in review video...

When I cut from scene to scene, I have a 1 second clip of MW's wheel falling off. I think its in there about 45 times... so far...

DD

[AI#97]

Hey now!.....just make sure you don't get sucked into a tailspin from my aero vortex!!! :wink:

Just make sure the wing doesn't fly off and go thru my new windshield. I know how you like to leave parts loose on your car.

j/k

The only thing I would worry about hitting your windshield is YOUR hood!! :wink:

David, put it in there 100 times...doesn't bother me a bit. Champions have their moments too! :P


As for the wing, I think it is going to help me a bunch at houston...last time there the car was wicked loose and I have since figured out a way to get more front grip. I will probably crank the angle of attack up a little try to keep the rear end planted this time. I also plan on running on 8 cylinders this go round!!! :wink: :lol: :lol:

[donovan]

It's not going to help you... just take it off...

it looks funny too...

[marshall_mosty]

I'm bringing my A+ game... racing for a solid 6th... or 7th... can't remember.

I'll do my best to fight with you guys and no.... I'm NOT giving a point by. You guys will have to work your ass off for the pass. No favorites it this game gents!

8) 8) 8)

[NASA13]

I'm bringing my A+ game... racing for a solid 6th... or 7th... can't remember.

I'll do my best to fight with you guys and no.... I'm NOT giving a point by. You guys will have to work your ass off for the pass. No favorites it this game gents!

8) 8) 8)

Give em hell Marshall.
Of course you will still let me and michael go by right?? :lol:

[michaelmosty]

He needs to block that Verner guy. :wink:

[dcapps]

Dave Irwin and I will be there. I thought 6th or 7th was my spot! The new SLA we developed for the 86 car is awesome, I can even drive it some.

See you there.

[GlennCMC70]

weather forecast looks good. no XXXX and mid 70's to mid 50's. should be really nice.
see you guys/gals friday.

[AI#97]

weather forecast looks good. no XXXX and mid 70's to mid 50's. should be really nice.
see you guys/gals friday.

I hope to be there around 3-4 pm on Friday and do a quick brake swap and settle in. I think the mosty's are leaving/arriving about the same time. Looking forward to the weekend of hanging out and running the car.

[marshall_mosty]

I think we will be pulling out of DFW (Richardson) at about 9-9:30am. That should put us in H-Town by 3'ish.

I hope the scales are up Friday night... I'd like to get a weigh-in with a full tank of fuel for a baseline.

[AllZWay]

I plan to leave Paris around 8:00 am, so I should also make it to the track around 3:00pm.

[michaelmosty]

Glad to hear you will be able to make it James!! I'm looking forward to a fun-filled weekend of racing. :D

[AllZWay]

Glad to hear you will be able to make it James!! I'm looking forward to a fun-filled weekend of racing. :D

Thanks Michael....

I am already nervous about a week early. :o

[Todd Covini]

I'll be there Friday nite and camping at the track.
It would be great if we could all pit together...but understand that the bat-tents are pretty cool.

I've been pulled in every direction since Mid-Ohio, so CMC#2 will be picking up where she left off at the Nationals. Still hasn't been unloaded off the trailer and likely won't be until Friday nite.....nice. (Hope I still have brake pads.)

Since I didn't have anything for the Jeff & Glenn show...I don't think I'll have too much for them again with zero changes to the car. Last time at MSRH, Verner & I had home track advantage for a few wins...but the fast guys have all been there now. Should be interesting...

-=- Todd

[CMC17]

Glad to hear you will be able to make it James!! I'm looking forward to a fun-filled weekend of racing. :D

Thanks Michael....

I am already nervous about a week early. :o

Just watch out for the #11 car. I hear he likes to pretend to be an airline captain. :D

Glad to hear you will be there to join in the fun! Inverted starts will be a blast. :D

[marshall_mosty]

It would be great if we could all pit together...but understand that the bat-tents are pretty cool.

The tents were pretty cool last time. It did separate those with large rigs, unless they can get there early and line up along the hot pit wall. Michael and I are going to share a stall. They can accomodate two cars as long as you don't need all the doors open at once. 8)

I talked with Michael and Team "Mosty Brothers' Racing" will be pulling out of DFW (75&635) at approx 9:30. If anyone wants to meet up to caravan, call either my cell (940)736-9043 or Michael (972)897-1424 to coordinate. We're going to tow at a steady 70mph to help preserve my Exploder.

I'm pumped... car's on all 4's again and ready to rumble... Let's just keep the rubber side down!

[GlennCMC70]

my plan is to leave Ft Worth around 9am and head down 287 towards I-45.

[macstang]

My Exploder does 85 in cruise control pulling the trailer.

We're leaving at 6 am. Should be there early afternoon, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Shhhhh. I dont need to hear anything about our luck traveling.

[marshall_mosty]

My Exploder does 85 in cruise control pulling the trailer..

But you're not pulling with a 4.0L V6 torque monster!!!

[rpoz27]

I will be at the track by 9:00 a.m. Friday. Do y'all want me to do a land grab?

[Rob Liebbe]

I will be showing up very early Saturday morning and expect to not find any space anywhere. A little land grab help would be greatly appreciated. I'll have an Expedition, trailer, and race car.

[rpoz27]

I'll try for the area by the middle garage and parking slots. There's a nice little triangular area that worked really well this past weekend for easy-ups and a couple of trailers plus a bunch of cars. And you could hear the PA most of the time. No electric, though.

Sound okay? Or does anyone have a better idea?

[Mike Bell]

I'm headed to the back 40, west parking lot I think. Same as last event, outta harms way I hope. I won't arrive until late Friday night however.

[AI#97]

<----Thinking "club griggs" near same location as before... Access to power and shorter walk to the shitter! :D

[jeffburch]

I'll try for the area by the middle garage and parking slots. There's a nice little triangular area that worked really well this past weekend for easy-ups and a couple of trailers plus a bunch of cars. And you could hear the PA most of the time. No electric, though.

Sound okay? Or does anyone have a better idea?

Need an update on the old term "cheatin bastich practice" here.

jb

[rpoz27]

2 Red Bulls in the morning make bathroom closeness a necessity.

[rpoz27]

JB,

Don't be jealous. I'll save you a spot, too, if you're coming. You can park where my imaginary trailer was gonna go.

And if you're worried about the extra practice I'm going to get, don't. I'm still going to suck. Can you say " Oversteer" ? My car is like a giant kart right now. It's so tail happy that I'm drifting 4 & 5, whether I want to or not. I was instructing with BMWCCA last weekend and they thought it looked cool, but I don't think it's very efficient. A blast, in a way, to drive, though. Gonna dial some bump in and out and maybe remove the rear bar. See if that makes a difference.

[jeffburch]

MC,
just remove an end link and try.
I reserved a Bat Tent so I'm good thanks.

See ya there,
jb

[AI#97]

I'll try for the area by the middle garage and parking slots. There's a nice little triangular area that worked really well this past weekend for easy-ups and a couple of trailers plus a bunch of cars. And you could hear the PA most of the time. No electric, though.

Sound okay? Or does anyone have a better idea?

JC usually prefers us to keep that space open.

<---plans to pit along hot pit wall....has hotel room at best western.