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some awesome pics in there... IMSA was very cool, i just wish i had been involved in racing during that time

Chris was dying to see my car spit flames. Now that I have cats back on, I can't, but here's a vid of an S5 TII with basic mods and no cats spitting major bumper burners!

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rx7club Wrote:Ok so my buddy from work just picked up an 87 base for under $800.

It was a great deal considering the interior isnt too beat, and it idles rock solid. Pulls strong as hell for 155k miles too. TO put it simply, sure the paint is ugly as hell but it runs god damn well for its age and price!

So i went over to his place to change the air filter and plugs for him, and do some other stuff...

When i took off the top of the airbox, this is what i saw....

i guess the MM Atlanta division will be rolling 2 deeper now! Jen (fiancee) was accepted into Emory for grad school, so we've decided that's where we want to be this fall.

we'll be living in the decatur/buckhead area, so if anyone has some tips on good housing or jobs (design related, preferably) that would be killer.

i guess i have to start shopping for dubs if i want to fit in.

Quote:At the end of the season, following Japanese GP, the teams have a competition to see who can generate the highest RPM or simply to create the most light and noise. The car is sitting on stands and is "fired up" or started by an engineer on a laptop. He has a throttle control in his hand (called a pit pedal, basically looks like a controller for a Scalextrix toy car) and he can rev the car in anywany he wants.

First the engine is warmed up and the exhausts begin to glow red then white hot. The exhaust do not have any mufflers unlike your standard road car so the noise is deafening.

The flames are from the unburnt fuel that gets ignited by the red hot exhausts! On with the show.

.... and putting a cage in it!

Gutted it today, and taking it up to OPM to drop it off next week :twisted:

Anything going on ? I'm taking time from my busy schedule to visit the girl. We don't have too much planned, so I'm up for partying or just meeting up for lunch or both !

P.S. Aaron I may impose again on your parking area for my car if that's cool with you <(-_-)>

Hey, does anyone with a digital camera have a few minutes this weekend to snap some pics of the car for me? Appreciate it.

Hey guys,

I just found out about a really cool opportunity for the club to sponsor and participate in. I'll let the email explain it all:

Quote:Hello Chris, not sure if you remember me or not, but I work here at JMU in
Technical services. I am the guy that was taking care of the JMU sponsored
NASCAR race car last year and brought it to your car show, along with my 70
Olds cutlass convertible. I'm not a member of the club, but I do read your
board often and keep up with what you guys are doing. Saw that you are
having a meeting tonight and I wanted to pass on an idea to you guys to see
if you would be interested in this. I have a 13 year old son and we have
been racing in the local soapbox derby for the past 5 years. This is not the
pinewood derby that the boy scouts do, but the large kit cars that you ride
in down a hill. The derby in Waynesboro is the 2nd largest in the world. We
usually race about 190 kids. Last year we were good enough to win the Super
Stock division which qualified us to compete for the World Championships in
Akron Ohio. We had a blast but did not advance to the finals. Anyhow, we are
building a new car this year for the races held in May. I thought I would
just make you guys aware of this event in case you were looking for
something to do as a club that would benefit local kids, especially since it
is racing related. I know that you guys are already gone from JMU by the
time we race, but some ideas that you can consider for the future are to
order a car, have a raffle to get a driver, help him or her build the car,
and crew the car on race day. You could even go out and get sponsors, like I
did, to get involved and help out. It is a wonderful experience for these
kids to be a part of and it helps teach them mechanics, sportsmanship, and
provides competition with a fun atmosphere. We are building a new car this
year because since we won the division last year, that car had to be
retired. I have sent some pictures of our past cars over the years, and the
one that is currently under construction. I also am including the web link
to my photo site so you can view other pictures of some of our racing
events. Now remember, this is just a suggestion in case you guys were
looking for a community type project to get involved with. I have been in
meetings with Harrisonburg business owners and they are interested in trying
to get a race held here in the burg for next year. There are a lot of
logistics, but it looks like it may happen. But feel free to explore this or
ask any questions if you guys are interested. It could be a real rewarding
experience. Also, if you send 2 decals my way, I will place your Madison
motorsports decals on our current racer, for some free exposure. We have
been currently sponsored by my friend Brant, who owns Virginia Classic
Mustang Supply in Broadway. I know some of you guys know him through rally
events. Anyhow, just something to think about. Here are some links if you
care to view.
Regards,
Darren Drury

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