| Opie | 02-14-2003 09:59 AM |
Anyone wonder how the Speedvision World Challenge 2.5RS is coming along!
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Look here for a complete writeup on the build up:
[url]http://www.irishmikes.com/Building%20a%20Road%20Racer.htm[/url]
I'll be in Sebring on March 14th for its debut race...how bout you? :D
[IMG]http://www.irishmikes.com/images/Dyno%20Shop/P1030005.JPG[/IMG]
[url]http://www.irishmikes.com/Building%20a%20Road%20Racer.htm[/url]
I'll be in Sebring on March 14th for its debut race...how bout you? :D
[IMG]http://www.irishmikes.com/images/Dyno%20Shop/P1030005.JPG[/IMG]
| fengshui-fu | 02-14-2003 10:09 AM |
Gonna try to make Limerock. Go IRISH MIKE's Racing!!!! :D
chris
chris
| spidey02wrx | 02-14-2003 10:31 AM |
very sweet. I will definately be there at Limerock, last year was such a blast! good luck with the buildup, its about time there is some scooby love in the Speed World Challenge series.
mark
mark
| Scoobyslack1 | 02-14-2003 02:45 PM |
I like the built in camber plates :eek:
maybe I can get to one of the races this year
maybe I can get to one of the races this year
| goneskiian | 02-14-2003 02:50 PM |
Very cool! Thanks for sharing the link! :D :cool: :D
Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
I can't wait to see 'em rippin' up the track.
-Ian
Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
I can't wait to see 'em rippin' up the track.
-Ian
| Rebellion | 02-14-2003 03:17 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by goneskiian [/i]
[B]Very cool! Thanks for sharing the link! :D :cool: :D
Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
I can't wait to see 'em rippin' up the track.
-Ian [/B][/QUOTE]
looks like the badge is only on one of em... not positive tho. I thought I remembered one car being a WRX built up for a different series, but I'm probably wrong. Maybe they're using the WRX chassis w/ a 2.5RS engine? Dunno why exactly cuz most of the stock parts that are different they're replacing anyway.
[B]Very cool! Thanks for sharing the link! :D :cool: :D
Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
I can't wait to see 'em rippin' up the track.
-Ian [/B][/QUOTE]
looks like the badge is only on one of em... not positive tho. I thought I remembered one car being a WRX built up for a different series, but I'm probably wrong. Maybe they're using the WRX chassis w/ a 2.5RS engine? Dunno why exactly cuz most of the stock parts that are different they're replacing anyway.
| Opie | 02-14-2003 04:21 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by goneskiian [/i]
[B]Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
-Ian [/B][/QUOTE]
Irish Mike's originally had a WRX they Road Raced. Some of the parts have made they way over to the 2.5RS's, I assume the trunk did. :D
[B]Anybody else notice the WRX badge on the back of the car? I thought these were 2.5 RS's?
-Ian [/B][/QUOTE]
Irish Mike's originally had a WRX they Road Raced. Some of the parts have made they way over to the 2.5RS's, I assume the trunk did. :D
| LA | 02-14-2003 11:26 PM |
now thats a sweet piece of machinary
| Kostamojen | 02-15-2003 01:47 AM |
Nice stuff! I am curious as to what will be done with the intake, intake manifold and exhaust for racing...
| Beau | 02-15-2003 05:57 PM |
I live 15 minutes away from Irish Mikes and had no idea they were so serious into racing.
| Kostamojen | 02-16-2003 01:38 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Beau [/i]
[B]I live 15 minutes away from Irish Mikes and had no idea they were so serious into racing. [/B][/QUOTE]
I smell a field trip :p
[B]I live 15 minutes away from Irish Mikes and had no idea they were so serious into racing. [/B][/QUOTE]
I smell a field trip :p
| Beau | 02-16-2003 02:31 AM |
For the longest time I thought that they only did auto repairs, no modifying. Then I found out that they race a Miata, and now a WRX also. I'm pretty sure they are into lots of other stuff and it's probably on their website, but it's bedtime now.
| Opie | 03-07-2003 09:46 AM |
Just bumping this to the top, anyone else planning on going? I will be there all day on Friday (10 am till the GT cars are done! :D)
GO IRISH MIKE'S #26 & #28 (in Touring)
&
GO METRIC MOTORSPORTS #35 (in GT)
GO IRISH MIKE'S #26 & #28 (in Touring)
&
GO METRIC MOTORSPORTS #35 (in GT)
| Opie | 03-07-2003 03:57 PM |
And for reference of what will be competing at Sepring in the World Challenge Touring Car Series this year:
(Listed by number of entries)
Mazda Protege - 11 entries
BMW 325i - 6 entries
BMW 325ci - 5 entries
Lexus IS300 - 4 entries
Subaru Impreza 2.5RS - 2 entries
Acura RSX-S - 2 entries
Acura Integra Type R - 2 entries
Mercury Cougar - 2 entries
Honda Civic - 2 entries
Mercedes Benz C-Coupe - 2 entries
Ford SVT Focus - 1 entry
BMW 325is - 1 entry
Honda Civic Si - 1 entry
Honda Prelude - 1 entry
Volkswagon GTI - 1 entry
Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24 - 1 entry
Dodge Neon - 1 entry
:D Should be interesting!
(Listed by number of entries)
Mazda Protege - 11 entries
BMW 325i - 6 entries
BMW 325ci - 5 entries
Lexus IS300 - 4 entries
Subaru Impreza 2.5RS - 2 entries
Acura RSX-S - 2 entries
Acura Integra Type R - 2 entries
Mercury Cougar - 2 entries
Honda Civic - 2 entries
Mercedes Benz C-Coupe - 2 entries
Ford SVT Focus - 1 entry
BMW 325is - 1 entry
Honda Civic Si - 1 entry
Honda Prelude - 1 entry
Volkswagon GTI - 1 entry
Chevrolet Cavalier Z-24 - 1 entry
Dodge Neon - 1 entry
:D Should be interesting!
| MattDell | 03-07-2003 04:46 PM |
Someone explain to me why they didn't use white wheels? I know superlegs don't come in white, but it's a touring car! Touring cars with white wheels look soooooo nice.
Anyways, good luck to Irish Mike's!
-Matt
Anyways, good luck to Irish Mike's!
-Matt
| Orbiter | 03-07-2003 11:25 PM |
Awesome write-up!
Definately will be watching Speed and routing for Mike!
Definately will be watching Speed and routing for Mike!
| mlambert | 03-08-2003 12:57 AM |
[IMG]http://www.irishmikes.com/images/Building%20Racecar/P1290007.JPG[/IMG]
just noticed the wrx badge on the 2nd car. wonder if they just put that there as a joke or they used wrx's for the buildup? I was under the impression that bugeye 2.5rs and wrx's were the same shell. Maybe im wrong? Maybe thats not a wrx badge? :p
just noticed the wrx badge on the 2nd car. wonder if they just put that there as a joke or they used wrx's for the buildup? I was under the impression that bugeye 2.5rs and wrx's were the same shell. Maybe im wrong? Maybe thats not a wrx badge? :p
| MattDell | 03-08-2003 12:59 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by mlambert [/i]
[B][IMG]http://www.irishmikes.com/images/Building%20Racecar/P1290007.JPG[/IMG]
just noticed the wrx badge on the 2nd car. wonder if they just put that there as a joke or they used wrx's for the buildup? I was under the impression that bugeye 2.5rs and wrx's were the same shell. Maybe im wrong? Maybe thats not a wrx badge? :p [/B][/QUOTE]
Read posts 5, 6, and 7. :rolleyes:
-Matt
[B][IMG]http://www.irishmikes.com/images/Building%20Racecar/P1290007.JPG[/IMG]
just noticed the wrx badge on the 2nd car. wonder if they just put that there as a joke or they used wrx's for the buildup? I was under the impression that bugeye 2.5rs and wrx's were the same shell. Maybe im wrong? Maybe thats not a wrx badge? :p [/B][/QUOTE]
Read posts 5, 6, and 7. :rolleyes:
-Matt
| Opie | 03-10-2003 10:58 PM |
I'll be sure to post plenty of pics come Friday evening....can't wait!! :D
| mlambert | 03-10-2003 11:04 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Cobreth [/i]
[B]
Read posts 5, 6, and 7. :rolleyes:
-Matt [/B][/QUOTE]
thats what happens when you read a thread more than once and just skip to the end :p
plus im not very observant!
[B]
Read posts 5, 6, and 7. :rolleyes:
-Matt [/B][/QUOTE]
thats what happens when you read a thread more than once and just skip to the end :p
plus im not very observant!
| MattDell | 03-11-2003 01:25 AM |
So when should we expect the events to be televised?
-Matt
-Matt
| TimStevens | 03-11-2003 08:17 AM |
Looks fantastic! Best of luck to ya. Might just be worth making the trip out to Lime Rock this year :)
| grimlock | 03-11-2003 08:35 AM |
2003 Speed World Challenge Telecast Schedule
Speed Touring Car Championship
Sebring Sat, Mar 29 4pm
Mosport Sat, May 24 4pm
Lime Rock Sat, May 31 3pm
Washington, DC Sat, Jul 12 3pm
Sears Point Sat, Aug 2 4pm
Road America - Race 1 Sat, Sep 6 3pm
Road America - Race 2 4pm
Laguna Seca Sat, Sep 20 2pm
Road Atlanta Sat, Nov 8 4pm
Speed GT Championship
Sebring Sat, Mar 29 5pm
Mosport Sat, May 24 5pm
Lime Rock - Race 1 Sat, May 31 4pm
Lime Rock - Race 2 5pm
Washington, DC Sat, Jul 19 5pm
Sears Point Sat, Aug 2 5pm
Road America Sat, Sep 6 5pm
Laguna Seca Sat, Sep 20 3pm
Road Atlanta Sat, Nov 8 5pm
All times Eastern.
Check listings for replays.
Speed Touring Car Championship
Sebring Sat, Mar 29 4pm
Mosport Sat, May 24 4pm
Lime Rock Sat, May 31 3pm
Washington, DC Sat, Jul 12 3pm
Sears Point Sat, Aug 2 4pm
Road America - Race 1 Sat, Sep 6 3pm
Road America - Race 2 4pm
Laguna Seca Sat, Sep 20 2pm
Road Atlanta Sat, Nov 8 4pm
Speed GT Championship
Sebring Sat, Mar 29 5pm
Mosport Sat, May 24 5pm
Lime Rock - Race 1 Sat, May 31 4pm
Lime Rock - Race 2 5pm
Washington, DC Sat, Jul 19 5pm
Sears Point Sat, Aug 2 5pm
Road America Sat, Sep 6 5pm
Laguna Seca Sat, Sep 20 3pm
Road Atlanta Sat, Nov 8 5pm
All times Eastern.
Check listings for replays.
| MattDell | 03-11-2003 10:26 AM |
So what's the difference between the USTCC and the Speed Touring Car Championship?
-Matt
-Matt
| TimStevens | 03-11-2003 10:37 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Cobreth [/i]
[B]So what's the difference between the USTCC and the Speed Touring Car Championship? [/B][/QUOTE]
Very different regs... I believe the Speed TCC is much more loose about car modifications. As you can tell this one is running a whole lot of internal engine mods. However, I believe the STCC has spec tires, which is an interesting twist.
[B]So what's the difference between the USTCC and the Speed Touring Car Championship? [/B][/QUOTE]
Very different regs... I believe the Speed TCC is much more loose about car modifications. As you can tell this one is running a whole lot of internal engine mods. However, I believe the STCC has spec tires, which is an interesting twist.
| MattDell | 03-11-2003 03:08 PM |
I know it has a spec wing.
So are those pistons in that EJ25 stock size? They're freakin' huge!
-Matt
So are those pistons in that EJ25 stock size? They're freakin' huge!
-Matt
| Opie | 03-13-2003 08:47 AM |
Qualifying is today!!! GO IRISH MIKE'S!!
Hopefully qualifying goes well today, yesterday during practice the King Motorsports entry with Rookie of the year Bob Endicott behind the wheel was t-boned by Boris Said after Endicott lost power and tried to manuver the car to the side by crossing over the pit lane exit. Boris was coming up the pit lane exit to enter the track for his first practice laps when Endicott crossed his path.
Boris Said's BMW was repaired and will make it to qualifying today. Bob Endicott's RSX was retired from the event.
Hopefully qualifying goes well today, yesterday during practice the King Motorsports entry with Rookie of the year Bob Endicott behind the wheel was t-boned by Boris Said after Endicott lost power and tried to manuver the car to the side by crossing over the pit lane exit. Boris was coming up the pit lane exit to enter the track for his first practice laps when Endicott crossed his path.
Boris Said's BMW was repaired and will make it to qualifying today. Bob Endicott's RSX was retired from the event.
| lukerussell | 03-13-2003 09:37 AM |
why haven't they posted any practice speeds? did they get through tech OK?
| MattDell | 03-13-2003 10:24 AM |
So are the pistons the stock size or what?
-Matt
-Matt
| Opie | 03-13-2003 11:11 AM |
lukerussell - I know the entire Irish Mike's crew is in Sebring right now so they may not have internet access to post times. The only online info I could find was here: [url]http://www.theracesite.com/results.cfm?fri=2712[/url] but it only list the times & speed from the Top 10 during the practice sessions. I'm trying to find some info on todays qualifying....
Ohhh found this...will offer live timing during qualifying & the race! :D [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/[/url]
Qualifying starts at 11:30 EST today! (In about 18 minutes! :D)
Also car numbers seemed to have changed:
Micheal Flynn (Irish Mike!) is still #26, the second car with driver Steve Piantieri will now be #95
Cobreth - I don't know the specifics on the motors Irish Mike's built for the cars and the technical Specification sheet for the Subaru isn't listed online. [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/competitors/vts.html[/url] I'm not sure if those are the stock size or not.
Ohhh found this...will offer live timing during qualifying & the race! :D [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/[/url]
Qualifying starts at 11:30 EST today! (In about 18 minutes! :D)
Also car numbers seemed to have changed:
Micheal Flynn (Irish Mike!) is still #26, the second car with driver Steve Piantieri will now be #95
Cobreth - I don't know the specifics on the motors Irish Mike's built for the cars and the technical Specification sheet for the Subaru isn't listed online. [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/competitors/vts.html[/url] I'm not sure if those are the stock size or not.
| Opie | 03-13-2003 11:16 AM |
The Speedvision broadcast dates can be found here: [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/2003/tv-schedule.html[/url]
Looks to be about a 2 week delay.
Looks to be about a 2 week delay.
| Drexel | 03-13-2003 11:21 AM |
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I can find neither number entered for qualifying in Touring car??
His name is not listed either??
His name is not listed either??
| Opie | 03-13-2003 11:54 AM |
Micheal Flynn in car #26 qualified 37th. 6 cars, including the second 2.5RS (#95) did not attempt to qualify and will start at the back of the field (Unless something really bad happened :eek: .
Here's the link: [url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/tc/LiveTiming_800.asp[/url]
The GT series is qualifying now: [url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/gt/LiveTiming_800.asp[/url]
Here's the link: [url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/tc/LiveTiming_800.asp[/url]
The GT series is qualifying now: [url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/gt/LiveTiming_800.asp[/url]
| lukerussell | 03-13-2003 01:33 PM |
if you go here, it's a little easier to decipher. just scroll down into the schedule and you can click on practice or qualifying for results. the subies didn't practice and only one attempted to qualify, so it seems something is going on.
[URL=http://www.world-challenge.com/2003/events/R01Sebring/schedule.html]http://www.world-challenge.com/2003/events/R01Sebring/schedule.html[/URL]
[URL=http://www.world-challenge.com/2003/events/R01Sebring/schedule.html]http://www.world-challenge.com/2003/events/R01Sebring/schedule.html[/URL]
| Drexel | 03-13-2003 02:05 PM |
Yeah, the 26 car wasnt even on the live qualifying app until it started, all the others were there...? Maybe just having some first race issues, we know those never happen!!:o
| j y | 03-13-2003 07:10 PM |
Wow, pretty brutal qualification. 37th out of a field of 41 cars.
37) Michael Flynn, Subaru Impresa, 2:39.741 / 83.384mph
and the front row:
1) Bill Auberlen, BMW 325i, 2:26.701 / 90.797mph
2) Roger Foo, Mazda ProtegeES, 2:27.498 / 90.306mph
But times sure are a changing... not a single Acura in the top 5 qualifiers, and only 2 in the top 20. Nice to see Foo right up there.
-Jeff
37) Michael Flynn, Subaru Impresa, 2:39.741 / 83.384mph
and the front row:
1) Bill Auberlen, BMW 325i, 2:26.701 / 90.797mph
2) Roger Foo, Mazda ProtegeES, 2:27.498 / 90.306mph
But times sure are a changing... not a single Acura in the top 5 qualifiers, and only 2 in the top 20. Nice to see Foo right up there.
-Jeff
| [email�protected] | 03-13-2003 10:05 PM |
In Sebring now, but thought I would pop in and post a few pics of the Irish Mikes car as it has hit the track. As someone stated qualifying wasnt so hot, but the cars look good and we will look for them to pick it up during the race.
Check out [url]www.speedarena.com[/url] for all the latest news on the weekend.
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/304.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/009.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/029.jpg[/IMG]
Check in after the races tomorrow for the latest news.
Check out [url]www.speedarena.com[/url] for all the latest news on the weekend.
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/304.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/009.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Thursday/029.jpg[/IMG]
Check in after the races tomorrow for the latest news.
| TimStevens | 03-13-2003 10:22 PM |
Great pictures!
| ChrisW | 03-14-2003 01:23 PM |
The race just got underway,
check out the live timing
[url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/tc/TimingFrame.html[/url]
lap #2 maintained 26th place...
check out the live timing
[url]http://scca.vfx.com/scca/tc/TimingFrame.html[/url]
lap #2 maintained 26th place...
| TimStevens | 03-14-2003 01:37 PM |
Man I love the internet. If only we could get track positions like the NASCAR guys that would be really cool, but still, this is pretty cool to watch a race with commentary and real-time timing.
Seems we're fading a bit, though...
Seems we're fading a bit, though...
| TimStevens | 03-14-2003 02:01 PM |
Anybody know what happened? :confused:
| MattDell | 03-14-2003 03:48 PM |
Finished 35 of 40, 6 laps behind the leader. I hope they do better as the season goes on.
-Matt
-Matt
| TimStevens | 03-14-2003 04:11 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Cobreth [/i]
[B]Finished 35 of 40, 6 laps behind the leader. I hope they do better as the season goes on. [/B][/QUOTE]
I don't think they finished the race... I was curious what happened.
[B]Finished 35 of 40, 6 laps behind the leader. I hope they do better as the season goes on. [/B][/QUOTE]
I don't think they finished the race... I was curious what happened.
| Patrick L | 03-14-2003 04:50 PM |
Michael Flynn #26, finished 35th but what happen to Steve Piantieri #95 in the other RS? He's not listed in the results.
They show Michael with Electrical problems but nothing with Steve.
They show Michael with Electrical problems but nothing with Steve.
| [email�protected] | 03-14-2003 08:46 PM |
They had some trouble today, but they looked good while out there. Not sure what happened to the second car, it never even started the race. Here are a couple race day pics.
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/013.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/039.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/313.jpg[/IMG]
There is a huge gallery on [url]www.speedarena.com[/url] if you want to check out all the action.
BTW, two new races announced today to make up for the couple that were cancelled. Road America with the ALMS and the just added Road Atlanta race to replace DC. Hope to see everyone there.
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/013.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/039.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://speedarena.com/gallery/albums//Touring%20Cars/Speed%20WC/2003/Sebring/Race%20Day/313.jpg[/IMG]
There is a huge gallery on [url]www.speedarena.com[/url] if you want to check out all the action.
BTW, two new races announced today to make up for the couple that were cancelled. Road America with the ALMS and the just added Road Atlanta race to replace DC. Hope to see everyone there.
| Opie | 03-14-2003 11:27 PM |
What a blast, just got home.
Micheal Flynn in the #26 2.5RS looked really good out there for the first 3/4 of the race. He was battleing pretty heavily in the middle of the pack for much of the time. He started fading back about 20 minutes before the end of the race and then retired the car. Teething problems for a new car & team I would suppose.
I'm not sure where the 2nd Impreza was, it never took a lap...hopefully we'll get an update from Irish Mike's pretty soon. Heck if they needed a driver I was there! :D :lol:
[email�protected] - Are those pics from the outside of Turn #2? I was on the inside of turn #2 and saw a fellow with an awesome telephoto lens on the other side of the track...wonder if it was you?
Also saw a White WRX wagon w/exhaust, Silver WRX Wagon and a GDA 2.5RS in the "midway". :D
Had a great time, but now I must sleep! I'll get my pics up tomorrow!
Micheal Flynn in the #26 2.5RS looked really good out there for the first 3/4 of the race. He was battleing pretty heavily in the middle of the pack for much of the time. He started fading back about 20 minutes before the end of the race and then retired the car. Teething problems for a new car & team I would suppose.
I'm not sure where the 2nd Impreza was, it never took a lap...hopefully we'll get an update from Irish Mike's pretty soon. Heck if they needed a driver I was there! :D :lol:
[email�protected] - Are those pics from the outside of Turn #2? I was on the inside of turn #2 and saw a fellow with an awesome telephoto lens on the other side of the track...wonder if it was you?
Also saw a White WRX wagon w/exhaust, Silver WRX Wagon and a GDA 2.5RS in the "midway". :D
Had a great time, but now I must sleep! I'll get my pics up tomorrow!
| Dussander | 03-15-2003 09:38 AM |
I wonder how he got that door dent in the top picture?
| MattDell | 03-15-2003 12:52 PM |
They cancelled the DC race?!
First the USTCC doesn't put Summit Point in the 2003 season, now no DC in the STCC! :mad:
-Matt
First the USTCC doesn't put Summit Point in the 2003 season, now no DC in the STCC! :mad:
-Matt
| lukerussell | 03-15-2003 12:59 PM |
this is my take, it's probably wrong, but it's my take:
the subie seemed down on hp. i was sitting (i don't have my map) on what i think is turn 4 or 5. i could see what i think is turn 2,3,4 and 5. Basically turn 2 is a hard left and then it corkscrews until they come out of 4, step on the gas and into 5 which would be a long sweeper. anyway, as they would come through the corkscrew the subie looked good, as they would come out of 4 and onto the gas the others seemed to have an advantage. they either had more hp or were just able to get on the gas earlier. the subie was fun to watch and they'll continue to improve.
that wheels america (i think purple and green) bmw guy was awesome. he started 4th, got a flat or spun or something, and then banged, pushed and muscled his way back to 12th. he was getting on the gas about 30 feet earlier than anyone else on turn 4. that allowed him to stick his nose in all sorts of places.
luke
the subie seemed down on hp. i was sitting (i don't have my map) on what i think is turn 4 or 5. i could see what i think is turn 2,3,4 and 5. Basically turn 2 is a hard left and then it corkscrews until they come out of 4, step on the gas and into 5 which would be a long sweeper. anyway, as they would come through the corkscrew the subie looked good, as they would come out of 4 and onto the gas the others seemed to have an advantage. they either had more hp or were just able to get on the gas earlier. the subie was fun to watch and they'll continue to improve.
that wheels america (i think purple and green) bmw guy was awesome. he started 4th, got a flat or spun or something, and then banged, pushed and muscled his way back to 12th. he was getting on the gas about 30 feet earlier than anyone else on turn 4. that allowed him to stick his nose in all sorts of places.
luke
| Opie | 03-15-2003 04:15 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by lukerussell [/i]
[B]that wheels america (i think purple and green) bmw guy was awesome. he started 4th, got a flat or spun or something, and then banged, pushed and muscled his way back to 12th. he was getting on the gas about 30 feet earlier than anyone else on turn 4. that allowed him to stick his nose in all sorts of places.
luke [/B][/QUOTE]
That was Robert Stretch in the Wheels America BMW, it was an awesome drive, every lap he came by he had passed 2-3 cars! :eek: Roger Foo was hanging tough in his new Protege too.
Did you stick around for the GT race? Those Campion Racing Audi RS6's were awesome, every other car came by and sounded like a loud race car, the Audi's were almost silent!
My Pics here: [url]http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/sebring.htm[/url]
P.S. I think the dent happened with this car a few minutes before I shot this pic! [IMG]http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/Impreza5.JPG[/IMG]
For those waiting to see it on TV, Speedvision will be broadcasting this race on Saturday March 29th @ 4pm EST folled by the GT race at 5pm.
[B]that wheels america (i think purple and green) bmw guy was awesome. he started 4th, got a flat or spun or something, and then banged, pushed and muscled his way back to 12th. he was getting on the gas about 30 feet earlier than anyone else on turn 4. that allowed him to stick his nose in all sorts of places.
luke [/B][/QUOTE]
That was Robert Stretch in the Wheels America BMW, it was an awesome drive, every lap he came by he had passed 2-3 cars! :eek: Roger Foo was hanging tough in his new Protege too.
Did you stick around for the GT race? Those Campion Racing Audi RS6's were awesome, every other car came by and sounded like a loud race car, the Audi's were almost silent!
My Pics here: [url]http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/sebring.htm[/url]
P.S. I think the dent happened with this car a few minutes before I shot this pic! [IMG]http://www.subaruchallenge.com/Wills/Impreza5.JPG[/IMG]
For those waiting to see it on TV, Speedvision will be broadcasting this race on Saturday March 29th @ 4pm EST folled by the GT race at 5pm.
| elgorey | 03-16-2003 10:26 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Cobreth [/i]
[B]They cancelled the DC race?!
First the USTCC doesn't put Summit Point in the 2003 season, now no DC in the STCC! :mad:
-Matt [/B][/QUOTE]
And no WC at VIR either :mad:
[B]They cancelled the DC race?!
First the USTCC doesn't put Summit Point in the 2003 season, now no DC in the STCC! :mad:
-Matt [/B][/QUOTE]
And no WC at VIR either :mad:
| MattDell | 03-16-2003 11:47 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by elgorey [/i]
[B]
And no WC at VIR either :mad: [/B][/QUOTE]
There was an F1 or CART race cancelled in DC as well. What the hell is with all these cancellations?
-Matt
[B]
And no WC at VIR either :mad: [/B][/QUOTE]
There was an F1 or CART race cancelled in DC as well. What the hell is with all these cancellations?
-Matt
| Kostamojen | 03-17-2003 03:15 AM |
That doesnt sound right, your average Impreza should pull on other cars out of the corner...
| bill harvey | 03-17-2003 10:37 AM |
I recieved an email from my freinds at IrishMikes, they updated the website and the word on the car that didn't start was that it lost piston. [url]www.irishmikes.com[/url] check out the interview its a good read and for those of you who are local and stopped by the shop, you may have been mentioned.
So the cars are real now how long until Subaru notices and Writes the check?
So the cars are real now how long until Subaru notices and Writes the check?
| elgorey | 03-17-2003 01:47 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Kostamojen [/i]
[B]That doesnt sound right, your average Impreza should pull on other cars out of the corner... [/B][/QUOTE]
Not when "other cars" are 400 lbs lighter, have 270hp+, and years of chassis development time.
[B]That doesnt sound right, your average Impreza should pull on other cars out of the corner... [/B][/QUOTE]
Not when "other cars" are 400 lbs lighter, have 270hp+, and years of chassis development time.
| Storm | 03-17-2003 10:50 PM |
Read the race diaries on the Irish Mikes site. He posted the events happenings. It turned out to be a "ventilated" engine for the 95 car. Then after "wheel bearing" and fuel starvation troubles on the 26 car, they pilfered parts from the 95 to make the show in the the 26. They're definately learning the little differences between the WRX and 2.5RS. Some parts are different that shouldn't be...gas tanks, wheel bearings, etc....
All was well from the start until electrical troubles started to slow the car. They finished, but well back due to lost power. They were happy with the start and might appeal for the "holeshot award" since they vaulted 7spots in the first lap though got tagged and maybe lost a spot because of it, or something......
The diary was pretty good to read. I expect the team to show some promise sooner than later!!!!!
Jay Storm
[url]www.sourcemotorsports.com[/url]
All was well from the start until electrical troubles started to slow the car. They finished, but well back due to lost power. They were happy with the start and might appeal for the "holeshot award" since they vaulted 7spots in the first lap though got tagged and maybe lost a spot because of it, or something......
The diary was pretty good to read. I expect the team to show some promise sooner than later!!!!!
Jay Storm
[url]www.sourcemotorsports.com[/url]
| Kostamojen | 03-18-2003 01:11 AM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Storm [/i]
[B]vaulted 7spots in the first lap though [/B][/QUOTE]
That is more along the lines of what I was expecting to happen...
And other cars may have more power and more improvements, but the AWD is very noticable midway through a corner despite the weight of the Impreza. It isnt til after the corner where the lower whp numbers would cause problems, and into the corner where the lighter cars would gain the advantage. I do expect the Irish Mikes drivers to take more advantage of the AWD starts and learn better how the car handles as the season progresses though... It will take some experience to get right (just think of Gary Sheehan)
[B]vaulted 7spots in the first lap though [/B][/QUOTE]
That is more along the lines of what I was expecting to happen...
And other cars may have more power and more improvements, but the AWD is very noticable midway through a corner despite the weight of the Impreza. It isnt til after the corner where the lower whp numbers would cause problems, and into the corner where the lighter cars would gain the advantage. I do expect the Irish Mikes drivers to take more advantage of the AWD starts and learn better how the car handles as the season progresses though... It will take some experience to get right (just think of Gary Sheehan)
| Opie | 03-18-2003 10:54 AM |
date has been added to replace DC: [url]http://www.world-challenge.com/news/03press46.html[/url]
World Challenge Rules: [url]http://www.sccapro.com/03rulebook/03-rules-worldchallenge.pdf[/url]
World Challenge Rules: [url]http://www.sccapro.com/03rulebook/03-rules-worldchallenge.pdf[/url]
| Patrick L | 03-18-2003 04:16 PM |
[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Storm [/i]
[B]Read the race diaries on the Irish Mikes site. He posted the events happenings. It turned out to be a "ventilated" engine for the 95 car. Then after "wheel bearing" and fuel starvation troubles on the 26 car, they pilfered parts from the 95 to make the show in the the 26. They're definately learning the little differences between the WRX and 2.5RS. Some parts are different that shouldn't be...gas tanks, wheel bearings, etc....
QUOTE]
Does the Speed Touring rules allow for fuel cells?
As for wheel bearing. Yeah, those crappy rear ballbearing type bearings. I replaced mine and they are pretty crappy.
[B]Read the race diaries on the Irish Mikes site. He posted the events happenings. It turned out to be a "ventilated" engine for the 95 car. Then after "wheel bearing" and fuel starvation troubles on the 26 car, they pilfered parts from the 95 to make the show in the the 26. They're definately learning the little differences between the WRX and 2.5RS. Some parts are different that shouldn't be...gas tanks, wheel bearings, etc....
QUOTE]
Does the Speed Touring rules allow for fuel cells?
As for wheel bearing. Yeah, those crappy rear ballbearing type bearings. I replaced mine and they are pretty crappy.
| OnTheGas | 03-24-2003 12:44 AM |
http://the16v.com/seb03/touring/index.htm
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A friend of mine is a moderator over at vwvortex, and a contributor at [url]http://www.speedarena.com/[/url]
He got a couple of nice shots of Irish Mike's car being driven in anger...
[IMG]http://the16v.com/seb03/touring/images/dsc_8314.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://the16v.com/seb03/touring/images/dsc_8377.jpg[/IMG]
He got a couple of nice shots of Irish Mike's car being driven in anger...
[IMG]http://the16v.com/seb03/touring/images/dsc_8314.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://the16v.com/seb03/touring/images/dsc_8377.jpg[/IMG]
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