NEWSLETTER Issue 3 2007

Mid Ohio
Texas World
NEWSLETTER
Issue 3 2007
VIR
Have you called Viper Days yet?
We all put our seat belts on before driving away, don’t we? Of course!
When we drive Vipers, we have another duty: Viper Days! (No, it is not in the DMV Code).
Why Me you ask, after all I am a great driver myself!
Just one of many reasons: 17% of all Vipers end up totaled (pretty much one in six). Not
great odds and this is why we all pay a very high insurance rate on our cars, no matter
how great our driving record. In essence we are partially subsidizing the ones who total
their Vipers.
Viper Days consists of theory in a classroom setting and practice sessions on the subject of
performance driving, on a real racetrack. Drivers are split into different groups, based on
their skill levels so nobody will be in a mismatched learning environment.
The first day starts early, as a passenger with one of the instructors driving a few demo
laps to get you familiarized with the track and the ideal driving line, demonstrating proper
braking points, turn entry points, apexes and exit points, all very helpful by the time you
make your first foray onto the track yourself.
Instructors are top-notch caliber, racers themselves and they really helped me hone my
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performance driving skills to a fine finish, all in a totally safe environment. By my last driving session, I was on the track without the instructor, had no traffic in front of me for about 5 laps;
each lap, my time decreased by an average of 3 seconds over
the previous lap as I applied everything I learned from the instructors and got more and more comfortable and confident going faster and faster. It was a truly exhilarating feeling, certainly one of the best moments of my entire life. Within minutes, I morphed into an apex-inhaling junkie, sporting an irrepressible face-splitting ear to ear silly grin that could not even
have been surgically removed for the rest of the day.
2007 Schedule
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Corsa Article
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Forgeline Article
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Mid Ohio Results
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Koolmat Article
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As an added bonus, you will get front row seats and enjoy
watching a couple of real races, with advanced drivers and Viper
Competition Coupes screaming past you at full speed.
Texas World
Results
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VIR Results
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Skip Thomas, founder of Viper Days, runs an incredibly sophisticated organization dedicated beyond belief to the safety, wellbeing and appropriate instruction in the classroom and on the
track of new and veteran Viper owners.
Attending Viper days will greatly put the odds in your favor of
not joining the 17% mentioned earlier and you will come away a
better, safer driver in full control of his awesome machine and
his ability to “Master the Beast”. Chances are that you will also
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Presenting Sponsor
S-Mod winners at VIR: Nancy Stein,
Skip Thomas presenting and Jim
Zachacz.
Events by Region
EASTERN REGION
Jan– 19-21 No Problem Raceway, LA
Apr – 27-29 Sebring Raceway, FL
May – 21-22 Mid Ohio, OH
Jun – 22-24 Texas World Speedway, TX
Jul – 13-15 VIR, NC
Aug – 10-12 Putnam Park, IN
Sep – 7-9 Mid America, IA
WESTERN REGION
Jan– 19-21 No Problem Raceway, LA
Feb – 2-4 Button Willow Raceway, CA
Mar – 16-18 Button Willow Raceway, CA
Jun – 22-24 Texas World Speedway, TX
Sept – 7-9 Mid America, IA
Sept – 28-30 Reno Fernley, NV
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2007 Schedule
Jan – 19-21 No Problem Raceway Belle Rose, LA
Feb –2-4 - Button Willow Raceway, CA
Mar – 16-18 – Button Willow Raceway, CA
Apr – 27-29 Sebring International Raceway, FL
May – 21- 22 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Club, OH
(Mon & Tues)
Jun – 22-24 Texas World Speedway
Jul – 13-15 VIR, NC
Aug – 10-12 Putnam Park, IN
Sep – 7-9 MAM, IA
Sep - 28-30 Reno- Fernley, NV
Oct – 26-28 - FINALS – Heartland Park, KS
BEREA, Ohio – CORSA Performance Exhaust, an official sponsor of The Performance Driving
School, brings enhanced performance and appearance to the Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8,
Chrysler 300C, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Charger with high-quality, specifically tuned exhaust systems.
All CORSA exhaust systems feature their patented Reflective Sound Cancellation™
(RSC) technology, which delivers full-bodied, aggressive sound during hard acceleration and a
quiet resonance-free note at cruising speeds.
Grand Cherokee SRT8
To pump up the performance of this uber-Jeep, the CORSA SRT8 exhaust’s nonrestrictive design increases cold flow 17 percent compared to the stock muffler. It is constructed
from 2.75-inch diameter, mandrel-bent premium stainless steel tubing and features Twin ProSeries 4.0-inch tips.
300C, Magnum & Charger SRT8
The heart-pounding 6.1L HEMI-powered SRT8 versions of the 300C/Magnum/Charger
are enhanced by CORSA’s cat-back exhaust system, which features 2.75-inch diameter 16
gauge premium stainless pipes with 4-inch Pro-Series Tips. The system provides six to eight
additional horsepower and a 39 percent increase in flow over the factory exhaust.
300C, Magnum & Charger 5.7L
The CORSA exhaust system for the Chrysler 300C, Dodge
Magnum and Dodge Charger features 2.5-inch diameter, 16 gauge
premium stainless steel pipes
with 3.5-inch Pro-Series Tips.
CORSA’s nonrestrictive design
provides a 45 percent gain in exhaust flow versus stock.
These exhaust systems
are available through the MOPAR
catalog and DaimlerChrysler
dealerships. Learn more about
CORSA’s premium exhaust systems at
www.corsaperformance.com.
Series Sponsors:
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will also make many new like-minded friends during the event and meet many inspiring
people trackside.
How do I prepare my car for Viper Days? Here are some recommendations:
I strongly suggest an oil pan baffle on Gen I & II cars and a Competition oil pan with swing
arm pick-up on Gen III models. You may loose oil pressure on long sweeper turns and do
major damage to your engine (sadly, this seems to happen regularly during Viper Days).
Replace your brake lines with stainless steel units as this is much safer and will give a
more consistent brake pedal feel during hard driving. My last suggestion: a short throw
shifter, it will help immensely rowing through the gears (specially the tedious 2-3 upshift)
with more feel, precision and crispness.
Have you called Viper Days Yet? Just do it!
First timers even get a discount.
Safe, Sane and Happy Vipering,
Phil W
Hoosier Winners at Mid Ohio
Nate Stokey, Michael Greenberg, Chris Adam, Tom
Atherton and Skip Thomas
presenting.
Contingency Sponsors:
Eibach
Springs
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Dayton, OH: Forgeline Motorsports has finalized testing and is officially releasing their popular competition wheel, the ZX3R, in 19” fitments. With the recent increases in factory wheel sizes on vehicles such
as the Porsche 911 GT3, Dodge Viper, and Chevrolet Corvette, Forgeline has stepped up to the plate.
Forgeline is offering 19” fitments in the popular ZX3R for those looking to maintain factory sizes on their
sports cars and for racers to take advantage of larger race tires.
Each wheel is built with forged 6061 T6 centers, 6061 T6 spun rim halves, stainless steel aircraft-grade
or optional titanium fasteners, and feature a powder coated or polished finish with a polished lip. The
ZX3R is available in sizes from 17x7.5 to
19x13. Since each wheel built to order, Forgeline can offer special features like custom offsets, and a
choice of center and rim finishes.
Dayton, OH: Forgeline Motorsports continues to expand its Premiere series line with the new SS3P. The new
SS3P takes its origin from the popular ST3P six-spoke design. The SS3P has six split spokes. This six spoke
wheels is a very balanced yet still aggressive style and steps away from the traditional five-spoke or mesh design.
Each spoke has been machined with bevel and chamfer unique to Forgeline.
In keeping with Forgeline’s racing heritage, each wheel is built with forged 6061 T6 centers, 6061 T6 spun rim
halves, stainless steel aircraft-grade fasteners, and feature a powder coated, painted or chromed finish with a polished or chromed lip and powder coated inner rim shell. The SP3P is available in sizes from 18x7.5 to 20x13 and
limited 22” sizes as well. Since each wheel built to order, Forgeline can offer special features like custom offsets, and an unlimited choice of finishes.
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Mid Ohio
May 21 & 22, 2007
Unlimited
Michael Greenberg
Time
1:35.532
Points
307
Fred Roberts
1:35.669
287
Steve Molnar
1:43.223
269
Diane Mould
1:47.028
250
Comp Coupe
Time
1:44.326
Points
309
Ed Robertson
Super Modified
Rick Kaplan
Time
1:38.762
Points
306
Jim Avery
1:42.271
283
David Andrews
1:46.527
265
David Mazyck
1:50.441
248
Modified
6
Ray Moore
Time
1:40.845
Points
308
Dave Moore
1:45.929
283
Shandon Stamper
2:01.450
262
Prepared
Brian Austin
Time
1:42.189
Points
310
Aaron Vanassche
1:43.913
286
Joe Krick
1:44.884
271
Brian Loose
1:49.095
241
Dennis Mason
1:51.065
222
Super Stock
Scott Wharton
Time
1:45.594
Points
308
Bill Botsford
1:46.745
281
Terry Schilling
1:49.042
262
Jeff Monheim
1:50.728
240
Frankie Ailor
2:07.803
220
Neon
Sue Endle
Time
1:47.704
Points
302
Chris Bame
1:50.238
286
Barbara Dickler
2:17.185
264
Supporting Sponsors:
Archer Racing
Accessories
BJ Motorsports
Health Insurance
Services
K&N
Kool Mat
Parts Rack
Pressure Pro
Speed Promo.com
Website Sponsor
Mid Ohio
May 21 & 22, 2007
Tuesday Race
Tuesday Inverted Grid
Qualifying
1.
Tom Atherton
2.
Russ Oasis
3.
Jim Stout
4.
Nate Stokey
5.
Michael Greenberg
6.
Danny Austin
7.
Gary Lashinsky
8.
Scott Gerami
9.
Eddie Budriss
10.
Chris Adam
11.
Kathy Stout
12.
Greg Budriss
13.
Marshall Dickler
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Ed Budriss
Scott Gerami
Gary Lashinsky
Danny Austin
Michael Greenberg
Nate Stokey
Jim Stout
Russ Oasis
Tom Atherton
Marshall Dickler
Scott Welham
Greg Budriss
Kathy Stout
Chris Adam
1st GT-MC
1st GT-C
2nd GT-C
2nd GT-MC
1st GT-1
2nd GT-1
3rd GT-C
3rd GT-1
3rd GT-MC
1st GT-4
11.Greg Budriss
2nd GT-4
12.Kathy Stout
13.Scott Gerami
14.Ed Budriss
3rd GT-4
DNF
DNF
Overall Standings
GT-MC
Monday Race
1.
Tom Atherton
1st GT-C
1:35.026
2.
Michael Greenberg
1st GT-MC
1:34.413
3.
Russ Oasis
2nd GT-MC
1:36.218
4.
Jim Stout
2nd GT-C
1:34.797
5.
Nate Stokey
1st GT-1
1:37.279
6.
Danny Austin
2nd GT-1
1:37.844
rd
7.
Scott Gerami
3 GT-C
1:39.661
8.
Scott Welham
3rd GT-1
1:39.244
9.
Ed Budriss
4th GT-1
1:39.356
10.
Marshall Dickler
3rd GT-MC
1:39.498
11.
Chris Adam
1st GT-4
1:44.641
12.
Kathy Stout
2nd GT-4
1:44.383
rd
13.
Greg Budriss
3 GT-4
1:44.897
14.
Gary Lashinsky
4th GT-C
1:39.432
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1.Michael Greenberg
2.Jim Stout
3.Tom Atherton
4.Russ Oasis
5.Danny Austin
6.Nate Stokey
7.Gary Lashinsky
8.Scott Welham
9.Marshall Dickler
10.Chris Adam
1.
Michael Greenberg
325
2.
Russ Oasis
315
3.
Marshall Dickler
269
1.
Tom Atherton
326
2.
Jim Stout
316
3.
Gary Lashinsky
267
4.
Scott Gerami
144
1.
Nate Stokey
323
2.
Danny Austin
315
3.
Scott Welham
271
4.
Ed Budriss
132
1.
Chris Adam
329
2.
Kathy Stout
293
3.
Greg Budriss
286
GT-C
GT-1
GT-4
Koolmat Article continued from Newsletter 2.
Inner Sill Clean-Up and Re-Installation of Exhaust System: If paint is damaged, you may want to
paint with high heat spray paint. Wipe clean with solvent first. Re-install exhaust system.
KoolMat Heat Shield Kit: Includes 2 shields, 40” x 19” each and 5 stainless steel ties for each
shield.
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Heat Shield Shaping: Using a 5” heat pipe or similar 5” rigid tube available at most home improvement stores, gently roll the heat shield around the pipe to shape it into a tube. You may need to
crease the ends to help it retain the shape.
KoolMat Shield Installation: Wrap shield around exhaust system. Be sure to start shield approximately 5 inches beyond the widest point of catalytic converter, as close to exhaust elbow as possible –
see red arrow. (Development shield depicted – actual shield is longer).
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Stainless Steel Tie-Wrap Installation: Stick the tie-wraps through the five grommet holes on only one
side of the sheet and wrap around shield. Use needle nose pliers or similar to catch end and to
pull tie-wrap completely around. BE SURE TO SLIDE THE SHIELD FORWARD AS DESCRIBED IN
STEP 9 BEFORE YOU TIGHTEN ALL FIVE TIES. Feed through clasp and pull it very tight – deforming shield slightly. Bend band onto itself and snip excess. Repeat on all five straps.
Installed KoolMat Heat Shield. Development shield shown – actual shield will be longer to cover
exhaust more completely. Re-install sill (without any factory shielding!!!). Repeat on other
side.
P.A. Grinnell Co.
Toll Free: 877.566.5369
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Texas World
June 22, 23 & 24, 2007
Modified
David Nagy
John McCann
Tim Purtell
Eric Galerne
Sterling Bonds
Wayne Beck
Paul Regier
Cheryl McCally
Time
1:59.180
2:04.582
2:06.365
2:07.409
2:11.847
2:12.919
2:19.504
2:22.959
Points
306
280
262
240
221
200
190
180
Unlimited
Time
Points
Michael Greenberg
1:49.166
304
Ben Keating
1:50.652
291
Fred Roberts
1:52.596
267
Steve Molnar
1:59.671
249
John Myrick
2:02.901
220
Prepared
Time
2:00.316
Points
306
Diane Mould
2:05.256
210
Aaron Vanassche
Jim Boeker
Marc Galli
James Wood
Ivan Wood
Comp Coupe
Jason Alger
Mickey Craig
Super Modified
2:11.015
2:12.992
2:15.884
2:20.006
Time
1:50.449
1:55.825
193
183
171
161
Points
309
283
William Gonzalez
2:04.172
280
Grayson Harcourt
2:21.653
261
Charles Kientz
2:40.163
240
Bryan Kientz
2:42.455
220
Super Stock
Phil Wilson
Jim Mace
Greg Watson
Pete Cox
Patrick Peppelaar
Michael Monroe
Time
1:59.510
2:04.392
2:05.740
2:18.212
2:33.791
2:36.608
Points
302
285
260
245
220
200
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John Weigel
Time
1:56.676
Points
302
Jim Zachacz
2:00.364
285
Joel Stiab
2:02.931
260
David Andrews
2:03.765
245
David Mazyck
2:05.311
220
Chris Robson
2:07.694
200
Neon
Donald Greenberg
John Mallette
Travis Boeker
Barbara Dickler
Time
2:05.106
2:18.148
2:25.890
2:45.553
Points
300
281
261
244
Sunday Race
Qualifying
1.
Tom Atherton
2.
Jim Stout
3.
Michael Greenberg
4.
Russ Oasis
5.
Ben Keating
6.
Mark Alger
7.
Steve Loudin
8.
Fred Roberts
9.
Kyle Foster
10.
Marshall Dickler
11.
Gary Lashinsky
12.
Kathy Stout
13.
Scott Gerami
Sunday Inverted Grid
1.
Scott Gerami
2.
Kyle Foster
3.
Fred Roberts
4.
Steve Loudin
5.
Mark Alger
6.
Ben Keating
7.
Russ Oasis
8.
Michael Greenberg
9.
Jim Stout
10.
Tom Atherton
11.
Marshall Dickler
12.
Kathy Stout
1.Ben Keating
1st GT-1
2.Kyle Foster
1st GT-8
3.Russ Oasis
1st GT-MC
4.Tom Atherton
1st GT-C
5.Jim Stout
2nd GT-C
6.Michael Greenberg 2nd GT-MC
7.Fred Roberts
3rd GT-MC
8.Steve Loudin
3rd GT-C
9.Scott Gerami
4th GT-C
10.Kathy Stout
1st GT-4
11.Marshall Dickler
4th GT-MC
12.Mark Alger
5th GT-MC
Overall Standings
Texas World
GT-MC
June 22, 23 & 24, 2007
1.
Russ Oasis
325
2.
Michael Greenberg
315
3.
Fred Roberts
265
4.
Mark Alger
257
5.
Marshall Dickler
242
1.
Tom Atherton
336
1:49.941
2.
Jim Stout
306
1 GT-1
1:49.105
3.
Steve Loudin
277
rd
1:52.281
4.
Scott Gerami
253
Gary Lashinsky
115
Ben Keating
337
Kyle Foster
183
Kathy Stout
333
Saturday Race
1.
Tom Atherton
1st GT-C
1:48.269
2.
Jim Stout
2nd GT-C
1:49.016
3.
Russ Oasis
Michael Greenberg
Ben Keating
1st GT-MC
1:49.402
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Mark Alger
nd
2 GT-MC
st
3 GT-MC
rd
Steve Loudin
3 GT-C
1:51.695
5.
Fred Roberts
th
1:49.692
GT-1
4 GT-C
1:55.926
1.
th
1:57.137
Scott Gerami
Marshall Dickler
4 GT-MC
th
5 GT-MC
st
11.
Kathy Stout
1 GT-4
2:01.947
12.
Gary Lashinsky
5th GT-C
1:55.960
13.
Kyle Foster
DNF
1:50.483
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GT-C
GT-8
1.
GT-4
1.
Unlimited
Fred Roberts
Time
2:01.679
Points
307
Ben Keating
2:04.064
291
VIR
John Freeman
2:06.961
264
July 13, 14 & 15, 2007
Larry Carter
2:11.429
246
Steve Molnar
2:14.878
229
Steve Mazza
2:15.562
202
Brian Mazza
2:16.298
191
Joel Siegel
2:23.611
185
Diane Mould
2:26.642
180
Comp Coupe
Steve Loudin
Time
2:03.695
Points
308
Mickey Craig
2:07.451
283
Randy Girard
2:10.358
267
Ed Robertson
2:13.101
249
Super Modified
Jim Zachacz
Nancy Stein
Time
2:10.500
2:10.591
Points
309
289
Peyton Pool
2:17.193
263
George Murray
2:17.844
242
David Andrews
2:19.051
225
Mark Stokey
David Mazyck
2:19.630
2:20.685
201
198
Modified
Ray Moore
Time
2:10.089
Points
308
David Cleary
2:29.844
280
Joe Krick
Time
2:17.520
Points
311
Jim York
2:17.611
282
Theo Kouloukis
2:18.092
260
Stuart Goldblatt
2:18.453
242
Butch Webber
2:22.114
222
Mark Leszczynski
2:24.161
203
Troy Webber
2:25.146
192
David Moyer
2:27.086
180
Dale Ross
2:38.064
170
Howard Burnette
Prepared
12
Super Stock
Scott Budriss
Jeff Monheim
Terry Schilling
Sam Stephenson
Randy Jensen
Warren Vickers
Mike O'Brien
Tanya Mazyck
Victor Zubar
Time
2:23.032
2:23.205
2:28.165
2:29.563
2:31.391
2:35.050
2:37.934
2:42.198
2:44.941
Points
302
280
262
240
220
200
190
180
170
Neon
Don Cochran
Time
2:24.689
Points
309
Glen Morehead
2:26.114
280
Barbara Dickler
3:05.478
264
1.
Qualifying
Russ Oasis
2.
Jim Stout
3.
Henry Cone
4.
Fred Roberts
5.
Lee Saunders
6.
Ben Keating
7.
Steve Loudin
8.
Nate Stokey
9.
Marshall Dickler
10.
Sunday Inverted Grid
1.
Scott Welham
2.
Scott Gerami
3.
Marshall Dickler
4.
Sunday Race
1.Russ Oasis
1st GT-MC
2.Jim Stout
1st GT-C
Nate Stokey
3.Ben Keating
1st GT-1
5.
Steve Loudin
4.Fred Roberts
2nd GT-MC
6.
Ben Keating
5.Scott Gerami
2nd GT-C
7.
Lee Saunders
6.Scott Welham 2nd GT-1
8.
Fred Roberts
Scott Gerami
9.
Henry Cone
11.
Scott Welham
10.
Jim Stout
7.Steve Loudin 3rd GT-C
Marshall Dick- rd
8.
3 GT-MC
ler
9.Kathy Stout
1st GT-4
12.
Kathy Stout
11.
Russ Oasis
10.Ed Budriss
13.
Ed Budriss
12.
Ed Budriss
11.Lee Saunders 4th GT-MC
13.
Kathy Stout
12.Nate Stokey
VIR
1.
2.
Russ Oasis
Lee Saunders
1st GT-MC
2nd GT-MC
2:00.262
2:00.549
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Jim Stout
Henry Cone
Fred Roberts
Ben Keating
Steve Loudin
Nate Stokey
Scott Gerami
Scott Welham
Marshall Dickler
Ed Budriss
Kathy Stout
1st GT-C
2nd GT-C
3rd GT-MC
1st GT-1
3rd GT-C
2nd GT-1
4th GT-C
3rd GT-1
4th GT-MC
1st GT-4
2nd GT-4
2:00.646
2:00.656
2:01.044
2:03.561
2:03.150
2:05.432
2:06.062
2:07.528
2:05.388
2:14.845
2:13.546
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3rd GT-1
Overall Standings
July 13, 14 & 15, 2007
Saturday Race
2nd GT-4
GT-MC
1.
2.
Russ Oasis
Fred Roberts
335
295
3.
Lee Saunders
272
4.
Marshall Dickler
264
GT-C
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jim Stout
Steve Loudin
Scott Gerami
Henry Cone
336
277
275
163
GT-1
1.
2.
3.
Ben Keating
Nate Stokey
Scott Welham
337
293
288
GT-4
1.
2.
Kathy Stout
Ed Budriss
323
314