Hi All, I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? Jim
Jim, I'll be there with a few cars, and running the race in 6S151 (see attached). Never been to VIR, but, I hear it is a good venue. We'll see! Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:29 PM Subject: SAAC in VIR Hi All, I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? Jim
On Tue, 7 Mar 2006, jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com wrote: > Hi All, > I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? >My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip >to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for >me; has anybody been there, is it nice? > Jim My whole clan will be there. The track is one of the nicest old style road racing courses that exists. There are bigger places with more "stuff" at the track, but VIR is like an overly restored original facility. The entire complex is top notch, and in the style of the old sports car people. There is an old elegant house that houses banquet facilities, along with nice classrooms for drivers schools, etc. The paddock is outdoors and only partially paved, but that gives it the old "feel". The web site is very descriptive, and very truthful of everything: http://www.virclub.com/vir/ If you want to see some of the history, there is a great web site with history that goes back to the original building of the track. There are great pictures of Shelbys and Cobras racing over the years, along with nice articles about the first feature race, which was won by Carroll Shelby: http://virhistory.com/ It is a beautiful slice of the past. The current track is pool table smooth and an absolute blast to drive. SAAC is using the North course for the open track event (I wish they were using the full course) which I think is a great track for a first timer. I think it is worth the trip. Calvin http://svsaac.com/ <<--our local club http://www.racecarstuff.com <<--my blog http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcalvin767 <<--my ebay stuff
In a message dated 3/7/2006 10:29:38 AM Pacific Standard Time, jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com writes: > I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? Oh, man..."I wish", but not this year; looking from the opposite side of the country, it's "too far", too many other obligations (both time & money) that gotta have higher priority. I'm envious of all of you that'll get to enjoy VIR...& just telling myself "next time" the nats are at VIR. Dave
Colin, What size wheels and tires do you have on #8? Give us some details on the car. Looks cool. Greg www.uniquemotorcars.net --- Colin Comer <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> wrote: > Jim, > I'll be there with a few cars, and running the race > in 6S151 (see attached). Never been to VIR, but, I > hear it is a good venue. We'll see! > Colin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com > To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:29 PM > Subject: SAAC in VIR > > > Hi All, > I was just wondering... How many of us on the > list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't > decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip > to the west coast around the same time. VIR is > about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, > is it nice? > Jim __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Sweet Colin!!.. I will be there with 2 of my cars.... I will be towing 3 Shelbys on my trailer. 1 is a friends.. Staying on track over the Padock in the "dream Garage"! I got lucky someone canceled!. Hope they are finished in time!!...... Stop me in my Shelby Golf Cart and say hi!... Cevon... Send reply to: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> From: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> To: <shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com> Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR Date sent: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:37:25 -0600 Organization: Colin's Classic Automobiles Jim, I'll be there with a few cars, and running the race in 6S151 (see attached). Never been to VIR, but, I hear it is a good venue. We'll see! Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:29 PM Subject: SAAC in VIR Hi All, I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? Jim The following section of this message contains a file attachment prepared for transmission using the Internet MIME message format. If you are using Pegasus Mail, or any another MIME-compliant system, you should be able to save it or view it from within your mailer. If you cannot, please ask your system administrator for assistance. ---- File information ----------- File: mvc-003s.jpg Date: 10 Apr 2004, 18:34 Size: 40549 bytes. Type: JPEG-image
Jim- I'm only 1-3/4 hrs. drive away. Greensboro is 1 hr. to the South. Raleigh is about 1-1/4 hrs. to the SE. When I die, I hope Heaven is as nice as VIR. Matter of fact, I've told my wife to scatter my ashes there...Seriously! Just got back from instructing at a 3-day BMW CCA school there. We were using the Grand East Course...A little over 4 mi. long. SAAC will be using the North Course...About 2.5 mi. long as I recall. Lots of elevation changes, lots of turns. Really keeps you thinking. I'll be one of the instructors for the Friday School using my '95 Cobra R, then Sat. will roam around looking at the Concours, parts vendors, etc. Will go back home Sat. p.m. and bring up our '66 for the Show and Shine Sunday. The facilities are superb, as Calvin alluded. To give you an idea of the size of the paddock, at this last event, we had 180 students and 90 instructors, many with large trailer rigs, etc. The paddock was only half full. Nice concession stand w/decent food, clean restrooms, great spectator spots, shade trees near the paddock. I've driven at a lot of tracks in the U.S. and, because of its different configurations, its history and its amenities, it's my favorite. Only the Nurburgring tops it...but then again...the Nurburgring is the most challenging track in the World. The only thing that I will warn you about: July will be hot as Hades at VIR. Bring cool liquids, shade and sunscreen. Hope to see a bunch of you there. Think we could schedule something of a get-together at the track just to meet & greet? Hard to do with all the activities. If I can be of assistance to anyone, make suggestions, etc., just give me a shout. Regards, Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:29 PM Subject: SAAC in VIR Hi All, I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? Jim
Fw: SAAC in VIR > Greg, > > 6S151 was built by Cobra Automotive, I bought the car this winter and am > looking forward to running it. Basically, it was an open checkbook deal > for the previous owner, who then decided not to run it and sold it to me. > It is a pretty trick car, really well thought out and as state of the art > as a vintage car is allowed to be. I don't have the engine sheet here, but > I recall it is a 297 CID that made around 560 HP. Has a Jerico trans, and > all of the Cobra Automotive big brake and suspension mods. It ran at SAAC > 30 first time out and qualified 2nd or 3rd, but had an electrical glitch > in a cut off switch that sidelined it for the race. What I am saying is > that if the car looks slow at SAAC 31, it is undoubtedly driver error ! I > am sure there will still be some sorting out to be done as with any fresh > car, but hey, it is all about fun, right? > > It has 15x7 front wheels with 6.00x15 tires, and 15x8.5 rears with > 7.00x15's. The rear is "mini tubbed" with a narrowed 9" so the fenders did > not have to be flared. > > Regards, > Colin > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "g adams" <mrgt350 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> > To: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com>; > <shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:32 PM > Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR > > >> Colin, >> What size wheels and tires do you have on #8? >> >> Give us some details on the car. Looks cool. >> >> Greg >> www.uniquemotorcars.net >> >> >> --- Colin Comer <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> wrote: >> >>> Jim, >>> I'll be there with a few cars, and running the race >>> in 6S151 (see attached). Never been to VIR, but, I >>> hear it is a good venue. We'll see! >>> Colin >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com >>> To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:29 PM >>> Subject: SAAC in VIR >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> I was just wondering... How many of us on the >>> list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't >>> decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip >>> to the west coast around the same time. VIR is >>> about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, >>> is it nice? >>> Jim >> >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Do You Yahoo!? >> Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >> http://mail.yahoo.com >
I am going for just one day, without car, and it is six hours from here.....ask Calvin how nice the venue is. > > From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com > Date: 2006/03/07 Tue PM 01:29:20 EST > To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com > Subject: SAAC in VIR > > Hi All, > I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? > Jim > >
Re: Re: SAAC in VIR Since a lot of us have never met, could we have a meeting point at the track where we could drop by from time to time and visit. Someone's motor home or pit area might work. Send out a detailed description and location before SAAC and we can each check in as we arrive. Lets hear some ideas folks, especially from some one with shade, refreshments and neat cars. SEE Y'ALL > > From: "STAN SIMM" <SSIMM (AT) triad (DOT) rr.com> > Date: 2006/03/07 Tue PM 05:28:16 EST > To: <jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com>, <shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com> > Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR > > Jim- > I'm only 1-3/4 hrs. drive away. Greensboro is 1 hr. to the South. Raleigh is about 1-1/4 hrs. to the SE. When I die, I hope Heaven is as nice as VIR. Matter of fact, I've told my wife to scatter my ashes there...Seriously! Just got back from instructing at a 3-day BMW CCA school there. We were using the Grand East Course...A little over 4 mi. long. SAAC will be using the North Course...About 2.5 mi. long as I recall. Lots of elevation changes, lots of turns. Really keeps you thinking. > I'll be one of the instructors for the Friday School using my '95 Cobra R, then Sat. will roam around looking at the Concours, parts vendors, etc. Will go back home Sat. p.m. and bring up our '66 for the Show and Shine Sunday. > The facilities are superb, as Calvin alluded. To give you an idea of the size of the paddock, at this last event, we had 180 students and 90 instructors, many with large trailer rigs, etc. The paddock was only half full. Nice concession stand w/decent food, clean restrooms, great spectator spots, shade trees near the paddock. I've driven at a lot of tracks in the U.S. and, because of its different configurations, its history and its amenities, it's my favorite. Only the Nurburgring tops it...but then again...the Nurburgring is the most challenging track in the World. > The only thing that I will warn you about: July will be hot as Hades at VIR. Bring cool liquids, shade and sunscreen. Hope to see a bunch of you there. Think we could schedule something of a get-together at the track just to meet & greet? Hard to do with all the activities. If I can be of assistance to anyone, make suggestions, etc., just give me a shout. > Regards, Stan > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com > To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 1:29 PM > Subject: SAAC in VIR > > > Hi All, > I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; has anybody been there, is it nice? > Jim >
Re: Re: SAAC in VIR On Tue, 7 Mar 2006, lmathias (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net wrote: > Since a lot of us have never met, could we have a meeting point at the >track where we could drop by from time to time and visit. Someone's >motor home or pit area might work. Send out a detailed description and >location before SAAC and we can each check in as we arrive. Lets hear >some ideas folks, especially from some one with shade, refreshments and >neat cars. SEE Y'ALL I am expecting that our club will have a banner set up somewhere, so look for a couple of 10x10 EZ-up tents with a banner for Southeastern Virginia Shelby American Automobile Club. I suspect that is where I will be centered much of the weekend. Calvin http://svsaac.com/ <<--our local club http://www.racecarstuff.com <<--my blog http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcalvin767 <<--my ebay stuff
Hey Colin, I thought I might stand out..Look me up and we can drink a few beers and shoot at chevy hub caps in the parking lot...hehehe...they come right off!.. Cevon... Send reply to: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> From: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> To: <cmclean (AT) rbhnrc (DOT) usda.gov> Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR Date sent: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:44:15 -0600 Organization: Colin's Classic Automobiles Hey Cevon, I don't think I can miss that golf cart. I also have rented a paddock garage, but I think the guys from Cobra Automotive are "renting back" the living quarters. I was lucky enough to get in early and get a room at the Lodge. This way I can stagger to my car and hop in early without having to shower. LOL Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cevon Mclean" <cmclean (AT) rbhnrc (DOT) usda.gov> To: "Shelby List" <shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com> Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 2:04 PM Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR > Sweet Colin!!.. > I will be there with 2 of my cars.... > I will be towing 3 Shelbys on my trailer. 1 is a friends.. > Staying on track over the Padock in the "dream Garage"! I got > lucky someone canceled!. Hope they are finished in time!!...... > Stop me in my Shelby Golf Cart and say hi!... > Cevon... > > Send reply to: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> > From: "Colin Comer" <colin (AT) colinsclassicauto (DOT) com> > To: <shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com> > Subject: Re: SAAC in VIR > Date sent: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:37:25 -0600 > Organization: Colin's Classic Automobiles > > Jim, > I'll be there with a few cars, and running the race in 6S151 (see > attached). Never been to VIR, but, I hear it is a good venue. We'll see! > Colin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: jim13mac (AT) aol (DOT) com > To: shelbymustang (AT) carmemories (DOT) com > Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 12:29 PM > Subject: SAAC in VIR > > > Hi All, > I was just wondering... How many of us on the list are going to VIR? My > wife and I haven't decided yet as we are thinking about taking a trip to > the west coast around the same time. VIR is about a 9 hour drive for me; > has anybody been there, is it nice? > Jim > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > The following section of this message contains a file attachment > prepared for transmission using the Internet MIME message format. > If you are using Pegasus Mail, or any another MIME-compliant system, > you should be able to save it or view it from within your mailer. > If you cannot, please ask your system administrator for assistance. > > ---- File information ----------- > File: mvc-003s.jpg > Date: 10 Apr 2004, 18:34 > Size: 40549 bytes. > Type: JPEG-image >
