VRL CC's ready for some track time
- Thread starter Rich Wesorick
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SylvanSRT
Enthusiast
very sharp looking race cars
3SRTsandGTS
Enthusiast
Very nice; I joined the VRL this year in the GT-1 class with a 2006 T-1 Viper. I look forward to seeing you next year.
David Pintaric
Viper Owner
Tell me about VRL's GT1 class. Will a T1 Viper be competitive?
Cindi Lux
Enthusiast
Did we meet at New Jersey's World Challenge race last month?
Rich Wesorick
Enthusiast
David: A well driven T1 will do just fine in the GT1 class of the VRL. Weather permitting, we're going to do some testing at Nelson this Friday if you're interested in a little track time.
Cindy: We haven't met, but I've known Scotty for a decade... Continued success to you and the rest of your team.
Rich
Cindy: We haven't met, but I've known Scotty for a decade... Continued success to you and the rest of your team.
Rich
3SRTsandGTS
Enthusiast
Cindi - Yes, we met at NJ earlier this month. My wife Tanya served as your flag girl. We both had a blast and greatly appreciate you hosting us.
With respect to a T1 car being competitive in the VRL GT-1 class, the answer is yes. My car, which was formerly campaigned by Scotty White, is for the most part stock, but a very well sorted car. It's a bit heavier than a CC (I just weighed in at 3300 lbs without me at TWS last week) while the CCs were around 2950 to 3000 lbs. The GT1 cars are closer to 3200 lbs.
At a track that I believe normalizes some of the HP advantage and light weight of the CCs, I ran a 1:39.1 in qualifying. The first place GT-1 car ran a 139.5. The CCs ran from 1:33 to 1:41.
I'm confident with Cindi, Scotty, or other drivers better than I my car has even more potential. I have about 10 events underneath my belt and I'm still learning.
With respect to a T1 car being competitive in the VRL GT-1 class, the answer is yes. My car, which was formerly campaigned by Scotty White, is for the most part stock, but a very well sorted car. It's a bit heavier than a CC (I just weighed in at 3300 lbs without me at TWS last week) while the CCs were around 2950 to 3000 lbs. The GT1 cars are closer to 3200 lbs.
At a track that I believe normalizes some of the HP advantage and light weight of the CCs, I ran a 1:39.1 in qualifying. The first place GT-1 car ran a 139.5. The CCs ran from 1:33 to 1:41.
I'm confident with Cindi, Scotty, or other drivers better than I my car has even more potential. I have about 10 events underneath my belt and I'm still learning.
Cindi Lux
Enthusiast
Please thank Tanya so much for being my flag person at NJ for the World Challenge race. That was so cool that you guys stepped in to help. Sorry the Aston Martin ended my day. The car was running very well that weekend.
Are you running this weekend at Texas? If so, best of luck!
3SRTsandGTS
Enthusiast
Cindi - Yes, I am on my way to Texas right now. My crew chief is driving while I work and play. When the Aston Martin ended your day, Tanya jumped up on pit wall and started screaming, "Did you see what he did? He can't do that!". She was really ticked, but impressed as I how well you drove the car with the damage. We had a great time!
Cindi Lux
Enthusiast
It was great having you guys there at NJ especially being Viper drivers/owners. I think what I said underneath in my helmet at the Astin Martin driver was much worse than Tanya said! She was probably a lady!
Have a great time at Texas this weekend. Let me know how things go.
Rich- best of luck with your CC testing on friday. Hope it goes well. If you ever need anything, let me know.
Cindi
Have a great time at Texas this weekend. Let me know how things go.
Rich- best of luck with your CC testing on friday. Hope it goes well. If you ever need anything, let me know.
Cindi
Boxer12
Enthusiast
Nice looking cars....Archer did the work? Better check all the bolts to see if they are tight....just kidding! Obviously the WGCT car has a lot more wing...are the splitters identical?
David Pintaric
Viper Owner
Well, that rules out me...
Pictureman
Enthusiast
Guess we'll need to update the avatar pictures. Are you guys bringing them to Texas this weekend?
Cindi Lux
Enthusiast
Oh come on David, your the NASA Champ.
Go take your Viper out there and drive the wheels off of it. The more Vipers the better.
David Pintaric
Viper Owner
Oh come on David, your the NASA Champ.
Go take your Viper out there and drive the wheels off of it. The more Vipers the better.
But Cindi, my dear, we all know I was in an overdog car!
David Pintaric
Viper Owner
Also, I have some unfinished business in T1...
VIPORXXX
Enthusiast
Congrats Rich! Both cars look great. Its going to be fun racing with you next year.
Do you plan on Sebring in Jan. with PBOC.
Whose car did you buy?
Regards
Ed B
Do you plan on Sebring in Jan. with PBOC.
Whose car did you buy?
Regards
Ed B
Rich Wesorick
Enthusiast
Fast Eddy - we will be at Sebring!! See you there.
