Capital Driving Club Discussion Forum

I'll be racing at the Jefferson 500 on the big track. Look for the red Pinto....

ewww jefferson! i don't like the Jefferson circuit.. just doesn't seem... safe? i dunno.. curbing is HUGE.. but you probably know that already.. My first ever track day was in my Cougar on Jefferson circuit, with the Corvette club. I think it is a terrific place to learn how to drive. I wouldn't wa...

side note: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/5214270419_5a2e7121c2_b.jpg ;) this sounds like a good idea.. kind of like... turkey bowl... :mrgreen: Those cars look somewhat familiar ;) LOL! They are talking about doing the Vintage FATT during the Jefferson 500, but on Jefferson Circuit. I am plan...

For anyone that might be interested in experiencing their Classic Car @ High-Speed in a safe environment, check out the following message from Summit Point Raceway: We are trying to gauge public response to the idea of having a FATT for Vintage cars only, say 1980 or older. Basically it would be for...

Perhaps. Ralph took his '67 out there last year in the rain and had a ball.

These are great. Thanks for sharing!

Tim, Ralph ('67 Dan Gurney Special) and I were both out there in our Cougars, as well as a sea of late model Corvettes (of course) and many high performance late model Mustangs. Basically, Ralph and I were moving road blocks ;-) A couple of folks have promised to send photos / video. I'll share as s...

I had a blast! Obviously, the slalom was where I was most comfortable

Thanks, I would appreciate any and all photos of the Cougars. I can be reached at: jimk351c@yahoo.com

Looking forward to the next one...

Okay, cool. So this will be your first high speed event with us? You know, I absolutely love it when the more "vintage" cars come out for the high speed events. Theres just something about seeing owners flog their big beasts around the track. You guys work your asses off... The front stra...

Jim, I don't remember if you've done the track walk with us or not but we'll be there on the 9th setting up. If you'd like to do the track walk, just let us know. A bunch of us may go out to dinner afterward as well. You're more than welcome to join. Oh, and just let me know if you need the fire ex...

Sheikh wrote:By the way Jim, I'm glad to see you signed up again. I love seeing that cougar out there. That thing is a blast. I'll see you in a couple of weeks.Sheikh

Thanks, Sheikh. I always have a great time with your club. Looking forward to hanging out with all of you again!

I'm signed up for this one:

http://www.nvcorvetteclub.com/nvccforum ... php?t=2874

Fee is only $185 for Summit Main.

Tim, let me know if you need help yanking / installing that motor!

Jim

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Great videos. Thanks for posting, Mike!

Thanks all for the warm reception. This was my second CDC autocross and I had a terrific time!

Wow, I'm surprised. From Edmunds.com:

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
3,351

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
3,594

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
3,545

I guess that amazing technology really is heavy....

For my '70 Cougar:

Eliminator Curb Weight 3,476 lbs

For Ralph's 67:

Standard Hardtop Curb Weight 3,119 lbs

Organic Pep Boys brand, right?

Just kidding, I'm running Porterfield R4-S pads. Hopefully I won't be too much of a moving road block for you guys....

My registration / check is in the mail. Hopefully there are still spots! Tim, Ralph is also joining with his '67 Cougar (I'm bringing my '70 Cougar).