I was actually thinking that YOU pissed someone off to draw "THE Glenn Landrum"....hope his helmet fits in that MR2! LOL! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kbrewmr2
Printable View
I was actually thinking that YOU pissed someone off to draw "THE Glenn Landrum"....hope his helmet fits in that MR2! LOL! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kbrewmr2
ouch....
oh the pain......
please, no more......
:roll:
Ken, hope I can help.
MR2??? We'll have to use the jaws of life to get Glenn out, he's very tall ya know. :lol:
Tall like a bobble-head doll!!!! LOL!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Liebbe
I don't have a passenger seat and one will not fit - petty bar, ballast, and cool shirt in the way. Maybe its best the biggest/tallest guy does get paired with me :lol:
I'll have video + traqmate going as a substitute though - but I think the most help will come with having some people to practice what is preached in the classroom :)
we can pile into the G8 if we need to turn a few laps together.
This weekend is shaping up just fine for the 1st ever Rookie Day.
I want to make sure that everyone is signed up with TWS and that they are the ruling authority. So make sure you have all of their requirements fullfilled - registration, vehicle tech, protective gear, etc.).
Misty and TWS have been gracious enough to give us our own run group, let her know how much you appreciate it.
I am in the final stages of preparing the on and off track schedule, topics and drills. Thanks to all who made suggestions, offered to help, and to the vets who are going to be recruited to give presentations/lead discussion (they don't all know about this yet).
I have arranged for nice weather
http://www.weather.com/outlook/drivi...topnav_driving
Your welcome. :)
I will be forwarding information to everyone either tonight or tomorrow. I look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Rob, we attended a rookie weekend together way back in 2005. We really havent had once since. I want to thank you for taking the lead w/ this and doing such a good job thus far.
Thanks in advance. For the next week, "You Da Man!"
Oh - yeah - I remember that. :cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by GlennCMC70
To the Rookie or Vet who requested that we cover "Different Track info", please pm me and let me know what you meant or wanted to gather/learn. I took it one way, but it has been suggested that it may mean something else. Please let me know so it can be covered properly. Sorry, I couldn't find the post or e-mail and can't remember who sent it - no offense. 8)
SVT Focus vs Puntiac G8!!! WooHoo!Quote:
Originally Posted by GlennCMC70
Glenn do rides in the G8 get a complimentary "I wanna be a Rockstar" DVD?
-=- Todd
PS - Speaking of DVD's, many thanks to Donovan Racing I'll bring 2009 Texas AI/CMC Season Recaps for any rookies who did not receive them.
(Matt...the rules will be out by then, so fret not.)
I want in on this. I'm pulling the race car with the 03 Lightning. I want a match race between the SVT Focus, the G8, and the SVT Lightning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd Covini
JJ
Why would I fret? You're the one that will be locked out! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd Covini
Don't make me bring the Crown Vic and kick all your asses!Quote:
Originally Posted by ShadowBolt
You guys are all doomed 'cause I'm bringing my S197. muahahahaha
Guys, I dont know if you realize this, but we're going to have 18 drivers attending this Rookie Day weekend. 18!! Thats damn near normal race weekend roster. Absolutely tremendous.
Fantastic! Looks like a great weekend.
I will do my best to get there to meet and greet everyone but the car is not together just yet.
Look forward to see everyone.
Bill Griffin
GriffTech Motorsports
Rookies and Vets,
I have made no plans or discussions with Misty about garage spaces and I don't know who has signed up for any. I wasn't planning on getting one this weekend. Misty has made arrangements for us to use the media room for our meetings, so I didn't think it was necessary to coordinate garage spaces. However, if at all possible, can you group those of use who reqistered for garage spaces together? If not, I understand.
More information to the entire group regarding schedule and content soon.
I'll bring the T/A and burn you all to the ground!! :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rob Liebbe
Wait, maybe that is me that would burn.....ok, the T/A will NOT make the trip. :oops:
Rookie Day Info is Here!!!!!!!
After months (ok a few days) of constant (at night) hard work, I can finally release the plan for Rookie Day.
As you know, this is not really a school, or a licensing day, or a race day. This is simply a way for the vets to give back to the rookies after ignoring them for a couple of years. This is not a NASATX event, it is friends helping out friends and a good excuse for a little non-competitive, low pressure fun on the track. We may all learn a thing or two as well.
I'd like to thank those who have helped me so far, those I recruited to help this weekend without asking them, those who volunteered to do anything needed, and especially Texas World Speedway and Misty Cain for their outstanding support. I would also like to thank Harris Hill Raceway for their intial offer to host this event.
This weekend's goal is to help the rookies with discussions and track activites related to racing as opposed to HPDE events. I've assumed that everyone knows how to drive a race track and are at least somewhat familiar with TWS. We won't necessarily be covering the driving basics, but rather trying to relay experience and help develop skills and knowledge for those who are moving into wheel to wheel racing.
We will structure the days similar to a driving school with topic discussions followed by on track practice. The discussions will be presented by the veterans and are not meant to be exhaustive, but thought starters with a good amount of information tacked on. Each discussion will have time for questions and comments.
On track activites are not races. We will be running at a good pace, but have to be mindful that this event is a TWS Perfomance Track Day and not a NASA race weekend. Certain restrictions apply, and TWS is the authority. I have already discussed our intentions and we have an understanding that we can do passing and side by side work if we do it in a safe manner. Misty will keep us in line.
I have attached an Adobe file which includes attendees and their Rookie/Veteran assignments, a rough schedule of meetings and track sessions and a discussion list with bullet points. This is a good starting point and it is somewhat agressive in the volume of material to cover. Therefore, I will be trying to keep things moving during our meetings and will be as rude as I need to be to do so. But, feel free to talk about almost anything at anytime with any of the veterans throughout the weekend. I will bring printed handouts of this file or you can bring your own.
I look forward to this weekend - I'll be there late Friday evening - see you there.
Rob Liebbe
281-413-1948
ps - I have not seen the TWS schedule for this weekend, but please note that all participants must register, tech any car going out on track, and do all the things TWS requires for their events. We will have our own run group. The first Rookie Day meeting will be immediately following the TWS Driver's meeting in the Media Room next to the Pro Shop. All of our meeting will be held in the Media Room directly after each of our driving sessions.
Rob - That looks fantastic....very well done.
What time is the TWS driver's meeting Sat Morning?
Thanks
Bill Griffin
GriffTech Motorsports
Does someone want to film the classes for those that cannot be there and for future rookies?
-Jay
TWS Driver's meeting is at 7:45 am on Saturday. Get there early to register, unload, buy me a donut, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by wgriffin4
http://www.texasworldspeedway.com/co...details&did=30
Rob... I think this is awesome stuff.... and I wished I could have participated. Nice work.
Sorry you can't make it. See you in January.Quote:
Originally Posted by AllZWay
Rob,
I am thinking of attending. What else can you do for me?
Rob,
Sounds like a great event, sorry I cannot make it. Thanks for all your work for the group.
Chuck
CMC#14
Chris Who?Quote:
Originally Posted by cjlmlml
guys.... i have to bail. see my "hotel" thread for an explanation. sorry for the short notice. hope you all have a good time and learn alot - rookies and vets alike.
That Sux. I sent you an e-mail as well. See you in January.
Here is an update to the assignments and discussions/schedule to reflect Glenn's bail.
I don't see why Glenn can't run on Saturday, leave a little early, work 7pm to 1am, drive back to TWS and run on Sunday as well. What a wimp. 8) We'll talk about you behind your back, Glenn.
Kbrew has a new instructor, and some rearranging of vet discussion topics. See the attached file.
i can do that, its the also leaving home at 4:30am Monday for a week in NY that is too much.
Rob, nice work. If I had an engine I would be there. FMR
If I had an engine
I would drive it in the morning
I would drive it in the evening
all over this laaaaand
:lol:
i'm considering coming down Friday and leaving Sat around 2-3pm. no Sunday for sure.
Leaving from Dallas around 6 pm or so if anyone wants to drive together.
I was planning to leave early in the AM on Sat. and pull the race car with the Lightning but Sat. is going to start out wet and stay cool all day if the forecast is correct.
http://www.weather.com/weather/weeke...nav_undeclared
It's just a lot of work to bring the RV for one night but a place to get out of the weather may make it worth it.
JJ
that weather forecast is why I'll pay for a garage every time at TWS unless the price just gets too far out of hand :lol:
I'm looking forward to the weekend!!
Got the cam install finished last night. Had the distributor 180 off and had a LOUD backfire. :shock: Got timing, fuel pressure, etc. set so I should be good to go.
Tonight I'm going to change the oil, check brakes, re-install transponder and window net, and fix a header gasket leak.
My goal is to pull out of Dallas around 3:30 and be at the track by 7:00.
If any dinner plans pop up tomorrow night please give me a ring on the cell, 972-897-1424.
See y'all tomorrow!!
Better bring a spare power valve.Quote:
Originally Posted by michaelmosty