- 1. Devil's Hairpin (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 19:27:45 -0500
- A friend lent me a still photo taken back in the late 50's of a club race in Calif. Porsche 356, TR2, a couple of F3 cars all together going thru the corner known as the Devil's Hairpin on a track in
- /html/vintage-race/2002-01/msg00065.html (6,903 bytes)
- 2. Re: VDCA (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2001 15:58:55 -0400
- I believe in Alex and his ideas expressed for VDCA. So, Sandy and I will likely be there, even if it is with the lowly FV. We'll be comming direct from the VSCDA race at IRP and a visit with her rela
- /html/vintage-race/2001-09/msg00041.html (7,529 bytes)
- 3. Re: VARAC Festival - Lawnchair Racingx-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Thu, 03 May 2001 10:32:02 -0400
- I love it! However, as a (former) engineer and computer scientist, I feel obligated to comment on the formula for the final score: 1) needs more parenthesis or clear definition of precidence of opera
- /html/vintage-race/2001-05/msg00016.html (8,753 bytes)
- 4. Come race with VDCA (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:00:14 -0500
- VDCA is a wonderful new group racing in the Southeast US. They want to have vintage cars racing in reasonable vintage trim and are also dedicated to adequate track time and a good time in the evening
- /html/vintage-race/2001-03/msg00121.html (8,606 bytes)
- 5. Re: Bright Red (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:30:15 -0500
- most folks find that a slightly orangeish red is "redder". go figure. Gotta believe the PPG book can get you there, it did for me and mine is slightly more orange than Guards Red.
- /html/vintage-race/2001-02/msg00184.html (7,690 bytes)
- 6. Re: Safety and TR front hubs (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 17:28:29 -0500
- Front hubs have broken on tractor TRs. I own one of said broken hubs, and the body damage that went with it. There is a mod that strengthens them considerably and we havent broken one since. I'm also
- /html/vintage-race/2000-12/msg00045.html (13,582 bytes)
- 7. Re: accusumps (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2000 19:17:51 -0500
- It comes with directions of how much pressure to put on the back side of the piston, when empty. Then just plumb up, empty, and be prepared to add a few extra quarts as the pressure comes up on initi
- /html/vintage-race/2000-11/msg00001.html (8,287 bytes)
- 8. Re: BFG Comp T/A (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2000 16:13:20 -0400
- Laguna, boy, I'd love to drive that track someday. 3000 miles one way say's it aint likely. But heck, I've got Sebring and Daytona. Anyway, air pressures. Seems just a touch high for such a light car
- /html/vintage-race/2000-10/msg00015.html (8,808 bytes)
- 9. Re: SVRA Zippo US GP at Watkins Glen (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 16:21:29 -0400
- Ever notice how you never see Drew Carey and Vaughn Rockney in the same place at the same time? Kind of like Clark Kent and Superman. Coincidence......I suspect otherwise.
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00083.html (8,553 bytes)
- 10. Re: Passing (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 13:28:21 -0400
- I like both Brian and Uncle Jack's responses. Some rules of fender location apply but the summary of dont hit or get hit is really the answer. I worry at the occasional drivers meeting when some gold
- /html/vintage-race/1999-08/msg00267.html (14,132 bytes)
- 11. Re: "Purple people Eater" (score: 1)
- Author: Mike Jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 15:59:43 -0400
- Ballantine is right. I'm in Fla and I've seen the car but not in the last couple of years. I dont have a contact for him. I suggest calling SVRA or HSR, he ran with both of them at least a few times.
- /html/vintage-race/1999-05/msg00120.html (7,880 bytes)
- 12. Re: TR / MG Challenge (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 20:13:20 -0800
- I'm with Jack, leave the current race cars at home. I can deal with having a good time and finishing behind a few well prepared and extremely well driven MGBs. And I also thank him for the love he ex
- /html/vintage-race/1998-10/msg00145.html (9,353 bytes)
- 13. Re: Mosport (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 16:20:12 -0700
- A big Amen to what Jack wrote. I'm really glad I went. Folks were truly nice and helpful. The track is fast and challenging. Enough track time to satisfy even the most hardy of racers. And in the rai
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00005.html (8,664 bytes)
- 14. Mosport track marshalls (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 1998 16:26:42 -0700
- now that you brought it up, my personal favorite was the grid marshall. Haven't seen tight white jeans worn that well in quite some time. Being nearly last on the grid had it's benefits, I could admi
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00006.html (7,126 bytes)
- 15. Re: My First Vintage Race (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:28:07 -0700
- You are most welcome, we were thrilled to have you. Would be thrilled to have more new or old racers come join us for some SCCA vintage fun. by the way, how'd you like that inverted start pursuit rac
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00039.html (7,377 bytes)
- 16. Re: Dayton wire wheels (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 15:34:47 -0700
- I'd consider very carefully what I was trying to achieve with my vintage racer before running on wires. For a light car, with skinny tires that are not too sticky, I'd say maybe as long as you have h
- /html/vintage-race/1998-04/msg00136.html (8,678 bytes)
- 17. [Fwd: Re: Sydney circuits -Reply] (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 00:16:52 -0800
- Ok, I'm in: I propose that Florida is at least second in good race tracks that are close. Calif may or may not have us on best known names. Moroso - 5 minutes, including one traffic light Sebring - 1
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00072.html (7,852 bytes)
- 18. Re: Sydney circuits (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 19:44:24 -0800
- A great big Amen to this sentiment. I just love Mid-Ohio. A real drivers track. I've been towing 20+ hours for 8 years now just to take on the Mid-Ohio challenge with SVRA. I get the biggest grin in
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00110.html (10,389 bytes)
- 19. Re: Official Team Name Registery (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 18:50:49 -0800
- cute idea: Battle of Britain Racing - Germany didn't win the war, did they? Agents of Record: The Grand Wazoos, Mike Jackson and Jeff Snook
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00268.html (8,828 bytes)
- 20. Re: Fiberglass Construction (score: 1)
- Author: mike jackson <grand_wazoo@flinet.com>
- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 20:57:57 -0800
- Try Fiber Glast, they have quite a nice catalog that includes many how-to videos and booklets as well as supplies for exactly what you asked. catalog is free and you can order it from their web site
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00601.html (7,286 bytes)
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