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Takid455
03-25-2011, 08:20 PM
forecast for the weekend is showers 60%

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNJ0315


What is the call for a rain date or rain out? still run?

Bill???

vette427-sbc
03-25-2011, 09:07 PM
I believe its rain or shine :eek:
If you click on the day, it says 40% chance during the day, and 40% for the evening. I dont know where they get 60% from that, but its a bit more promising :nopity:

Kona5OH
03-26-2011, 06:28 AM
The weather for Saturday keeps changing, now it says AM clouds/PM sun. 10% chance of precipitation during the day.

Bill Howell
03-26-2011, 07:09 AM
Rain or shine guys, we are all in. Knock on wood, I have not had a rain out yet just lost one drag race at RTTHs...lol

That is why we race our STREET CARS not our race cars. Real street cars have wipers and tires that handle wet pavement.

I will see everyone there!

Yelcamino
03-26-2011, 07:38 AM
I can't wait! Really looking forward to this!

vanzuuk1
03-27-2011, 03:52 AM
Would not really mind a wet track he he...

vette427-sbc
03-27-2011, 06:16 AM
as of now... high of 60, partly cloudy, 20% chance of rain :woot:

BonzoHansen
03-27-2011, 04:42 PM
it's gonna be fine

Mike Holleman
03-27-2011, 05:04 PM
[QUOTE=Bill Howell;785890]Rain or shine guys, we are all in. Knock on wood, I have not had a rain out yet just lost one drag race at RTTHs...lol

That is why we race our STREET CARS not our race cars. Real street cars have wipers and tires that handle wet pavement.
Quote:
You don't really think I would risk getting the Elky all wet and nasty do you. It is very hard to predict rain this far out. Hell, I believe it just snowed up there. See you guys later in the week.
I will see everyone there!

SicMonte
03-27-2011, 08:43 PM
Rain or shine guys, we are all in. Knock on wood, I have not had a rain out yet just lost one drag race at RTTHs...lol

That is why we race our STREET CARS not our race cars. Real street cars have wipers and tires that handle wet pavement.

I will see everyone there!

My wipers suck...and that's why people made Rain-X!!

The Stickman
03-27-2011, 08:49 PM
Not to be a downer but anyone notice Wednesday's weather? Would that cancel the event?

Ron S
03-28-2011, 04:06 AM
Rain or shine guys, we are all in. Knock on wood, I have not had a rain out yet just lost one drag race at RTTHs...lol

That is why we race our STREET CARS not our race cars. Real street cars have wipers and tires that handle wet pavement.

I will see everyone there!


Dooh, Once again, in my mad dash to correct a bunch of crap, I still haven't hooked up the wipers. Will be praying for nice weather, instead of finally hooking up the wipers.LOL

Yelcamino
03-28-2011, 04:59 AM
Dooh, Once again, in my mad dash to correct a bunch of crap, I still haven't hooked up the wipers. Will be praying for nice weather, instead of finally hooking up the wipers.LOL

Just use liberal amounts of Rain-X and gas pedal and you should be fine!

GMachineDartGT
03-28-2011, 07:13 AM
After doing 2 events in the rain, I'll be bringing my Magnum RT instead....

68sixspeed
03-28-2011, 09:01 AM
After doing 2 events in the rain, I'll be bringing my Magnum RT instead....


You're thinking smart, I recall seeing your Dart up at Monticello in the fall on that wet day... nice looking car. (and the green one too next to yours) I took the c5 that day and only went out for a few laps, started pouring again so I went home. Wet days at the track suck. I've seen guys do thousands in damage at 45 miles an hour, it's not worth the risk IMO. The chances of catching it once you get sideways or in the grass are slim.

If Saturday looks decent I'll bring the camaro, if it's a total wash out I'm not even going to bother coming down. Let's hope the weather improves! -Dan

SicMonte
03-28-2011, 10:23 AM
well great....good words of encouragement here...lol. If it does rain I will take it out on the track...but just for a cruise.

vanzuuk1
03-28-2011, 02:27 PM
"the chance of catching it if you get sideways are slim"???

68sixspeed
03-28-2011, 03:04 PM
"the chance of catching it if you get sideways are slim"???

Get loose (sideways) in the dry, you will usually scrub speed and drive off unless you panic and get on the brakes.... counter-steer, and you 'catch' the car and drive off, no harm no foul... do it in the wet and you are swapping ends, or off track, and if you are off track and not straight you won't likely regain control any time soon. 3500-4000lb cars don't slow down so well on wet grass.

Pardon my negative attitude on the rain... it just isn't fun no matter how you do it.. you get wet (open windows typically are required at most tracks), the interior gets wet, that makes me cold and grumpy! :(

Takid455
03-28-2011, 04:13 PM
The open window thing will be a bummer. Hope this can be waived.

The Stickman
03-28-2011, 04:16 PM
The open window thing will be a bummer. Hope this can be waived.

You probably won't even notice it. For one you will have a helmet on. And long sleeves and pants are required as well. But to be honest you will be so wrapped up in what you are doing with the adrenaline flowing that it won't be an issue.

The Stickman
03-28-2011, 04:19 PM
I must be the oddball here. I love wet track days. They really challenge you. But I passed a guy once at Pocono in the wet in my S-10. He was in a Cobra replica. He came up to me in the pits after to ask me if I was crazy.

vanzuuk1
03-29-2011, 02:00 AM
Get loose (sideways) in the dry, you will usually scrub speed and drive off unless you panic and get on the brakes.... counter-steer, and you 'catch' the car and drive off, no harm no foul... do it in the wet and you are swapping ends, or off track, and if you are off track and not straight you won't likely regain control any time soon. 3500-4000lb cars don't slow down so well on wet grass.

Pardon my negative attitude on the rain... it just isn't fun no matter how you do it.. you get wet (open windows typically are required at most tracks), the interior gets wet, that makes me cold and grumpy! :(

I disagree about being able to save it, but not about the wet grass and the rain sucking to stand around in.

lvrpool32
03-29-2011, 03:34 AM
To quote Oddball from Kellys Heroes, "whats with all the negative waves mannnn"....Positive Mental Attitude please gentlemen, it will be 55 degrees and sunny

The Stickman
03-29-2011, 04:11 AM
To quote Oddball from Kellys Heroes, "whats with all the negative waves mannnn"....Positive Mental Attitude please gentlemen, it will be 55 degrees and sunny

I love that movie and Oddball, WOOF WOOF!!

SicMonte
03-29-2011, 06:15 AM
Just to let you all know.....I will be bringing a tent/canopy to the event so we can have some place to hang out in and not get all wet.

lvrpool32
03-29-2011, 06:34 AM
I am bringing an enclosed trailer....so I can move the car outside under the cover and we can hide inside the trailer

The Stickman
03-29-2011, 07:38 AM
All I am bringing is a big freakin truck to sit in.

sr73bu
03-29-2011, 08:15 AM
Some, somewhat good news!...NOAA is now saying Saturday: 51* with no rain...hopefully this weather moves in before the event or misses us...

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Millville&state=NJ&site=PHI&textField1=39.39&textField2=-75.0547

-Sean

SicMonte
03-29-2011, 10:51 AM
For those of you who are trailering your car to the event...are you planning to also trailer it tothe track or just drive it to the track from the hotel?

Im not sure if I want to put it back on the trailer after the friday night cruise...but I kinda want the truck in case it rains.....what to do what to do.

68sixspeed
03-29-2011, 11:34 AM
I was thinking the same way with the trailers, I wonder if we can unload at the track Friday and leave them there overnight? Glad to see the forecast in improving. I'll take my anti-grumpy possitive vibe pills. :) -Dan

vanzuuk1
03-29-2011, 02:16 PM
Gsxrken and I will be driving out to the event , we are to manly for trailers...plus we could not seem to borrow one in time.

BonzoHansen
03-29-2011, 04:53 PM
accuweather is saying Mostly Cloudy rain possible

http://www.accuweather.com/us/nj/millville/08332/forecast-hourly.asp?fday=4

Weather channel is saying showers.
http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USNJ0315?dayNum=3

And chance of snowstorm? WTF these idiot weather people.

68sixspeed
03-30-2011, 05:43 AM
5-10" of snow for Connecticut for Friday... that should make for a fun trip down. I think I'm lowered too much for tire chains... -Dan

SicMonte
03-30-2011, 07:03 AM
this event is going to be very interesting....

sr73bu
03-30-2011, 08:48 AM
After doing 2 events in the rain, I'll be bringing my Magnum RT instead....

Saturday is looking like the weather will be nice...Please tell me you are bringing the Dart!?? I'd love to see that thing in person!

-Sean

The Stickman
03-30-2011, 04:26 PM
Winter storm watch for us for thursday into friday.

GMachineDartGT
03-30-2011, 04:31 PM
Thanks fo the encouragement. I'm watching the weather and burning the midnight oil...I'm actually almost out of both...Going to be fun either way.

sr73bu
03-30-2011, 07:39 PM
Winter storm watch for us for thursday into friday.

You may have some snow, but don't worry... Your probably 3 hours north of the track.... the system is strong near north- northwest Jersey, but down there is a different story... lets hope so, A guy at work studies weather and is confident Millville, NJ will see "percipitation moving out of the area by 1-2pm on Friday and Saturday will be clear... but alittle breezy"... He has never failed me.... lets hope he's right!

C'mon guys... Glass half full.

-Sean

SicMonte
03-30-2011, 07:53 PM
either way rain or no rain....I'm doing donuts in the parkling lot.

BonzoHansen
03-30-2011, 07:55 PM
You may have some snow, but don't worry... Your probably 3 hours north of the track.... the system is strong near north- northwest Jersey, but down there is a different story... lets hope so, A guy at work studies weather and is confident Millville, NJ will see "percipitation moving out of the area by 1-2pm on Friday and Saturday will be clear... but alittle breezy"... He has never failed me.... lets hope he's right!

C'mon guys... Glass half full.

-Sean

sounds good with me. although i have a plan b. seam shoot me your address. we are meeting at your house at 1?

vanzuuk1
03-31-2011, 03:27 AM
either way rain or no rain....I'm doing donuts in the parkling lot.

Donut contest in the parking lot!

Norm Peterson
03-31-2011, 04:10 AM
You may have some snow, but don't worry... Your probably 3 hours north of the track.... the system is strong near north- northwest Jersey, but down there is a different story... lets hope so, A guy at work studies weather and is confident Millville, NJ will see "percipitation moving out of the area by 1-2pm on Friday and Saturday will be clear... but alittle breezy"... He has never failed me.... lets hope he's right!

C'mon guys... Glass half full.

-Sean
That's generally consistent with what I saw on the weather report this morning (~5:45 AM).

The Delaware river seems to function as a weather boundary much of the time, at least in the Philadelphia region. Many times when north & west of Philly gets snow, Camden County NJ and further to the south or east will get rain.


Norm

critter
03-31-2011, 06:36 AM
Well here's a prayer for good weather for my east coast brothers. Wishing you all the best of times.

The Stickman
03-31-2011, 07:12 AM
Well here's a prayer for good weather for my east coast brothers. Wishing you all the best of times.

Thanx Critter. Looks like the weather will be ok for the times of the event. Now what some of us might have to deal with in the morning when we pack up might be something different.

tazzz25906112
03-31-2011, 08:51 AM
When y'all try to drive in sub zero weather with winter jackets and boots then you can discuss grumpy roflmao,,,,,, we're all gonna have a blast!!!

To Hell with the weather thoughts already,,, after all we're not little girls that sit around parking lot shows rubbing the paint off our truck lids with the latest designer rags right..... Hell last time I checked this is a Jersey event isn't it?? High five to tearing up some tires and telling some fun lies a the bar that night.....

6'9"Witha69
03-31-2011, 08:59 AM
Donut contest in the parking lot!

"Donuts on your lawn"

Bitchin Camaros!!!!!!!

68sixspeed
03-31-2011, 09:01 AM
after all we're not little girls that sit around parking lot shows rubbing the paint off our truck lids with the latest designer rags right.....

ooh, that reminds me, I forgot to pack my micro-fiber towels! :)

tazzz25906112
03-31-2011, 09:34 AM
ooh, that reminds me, I forgot to pack my micro-fiber towels! :)

Now there's a little Shores snarcasism, that's the spirit/attitude I expect ^5 bud.....

BonzoHansen
03-31-2011, 09:52 AM
When y'all try to drive in sub zero weather with winter jackets and boots then you can discuss grumpy roflmao,,,,,, we're all gonna have a blast!!!

To Hell with the weather thoughts already,,, after all we're not little girls that sit around parking lot shows rubbing the paint off our truck lids with the latest designer rags right..... Hell last time I checked this is a Jersey event isn't it?? High five to tearing up some tires and telling some fun lies a the bar that night.....

F*&k Yeah! Especially the lies at the bar!

Vegas69
03-31-2011, 02:03 PM
This is all I have to say to all the sniffling in this thread....
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/Rttc2104-1.jpg

SicMonte
03-31-2011, 02:13 PM
I love it

Yelcamino
03-31-2011, 05:08 PM
This is all I have to say to all the sniffling in this thread....
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/Rttc2104-1.jpg

We're here at the Wingate and it's cold and raining... I bet there will be a lot more pictures like yours after this event is over!

Awesome pic by the way!

Bill Howell
03-31-2011, 06:24 PM
In the words of Damn True's Quote:
Put a shaw over that pretty little sun dress and LET'S DRIVE!

SicMonte
03-31-2011, 06:25 PM
My car is on the trailer and I will be leaving tomorrow around 9.

Takid455
03-31-2011, 06:43 PM
Picking up heater control valve in the am and driving down via 287 to NJTPK. Hope to catch you guys in the parking lot by 3. No T/A this time but one of the DD's ('87 BMW). Hope I dont forget to bring anything.

Ron.in.SoCal
03-31-2011, 10:06 PM
90 degrees here today...:lol:

The Stickman
03-31-2011, 10:22 PM
Hoping the car is ok. It will be on the truck in the morning. I think all I did was to have the electrical cutoff switch go. And I have yet to make sure my cooling issue is solved. Ugh 2:22am.

Jasons72
03-31-2011, 11:20 PM
Thats ok Neil, i just got in from finishing everything and i still haven't test driven it.

The Stickman
04-01-2011, 03:21 AM
Thats ok Neil, i just got in from finishing everything and i still haven't test driven it.

Yea all in one merry boat, lol. Getting ready to load up.

Danny Thomas
04-01-2011, 04:31 AM
Rain , sleet , snow or sun..either way guys..have fun and enjoy the chance to get together...seems like God always cleans the weather up at all the events I have been involved with....the California guys will testify to that at RTTC 2.....Keep It Between The Cones

The Stickman
04-01-2011, 05:11 AM
OK it's snowing heavy. Made loading the truck difficult. Running on a few hours sleep. Doing everything I can to make this event. Damn fan switch doesn't work and overheated. Hope the car is ok and that I can fix the problem there. Out and on the road soon.

Bill Howell
04-01-2011, 10:17 AM
Clearing up guys, dry streets, ready for the cruise. Tomorrow is looking fine, Sunday will be sunny. The time has come, it is ON!

gsxrken
04-01-2011, 03:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4kEPurx5PY

Yelcamino
04-02-2011, 02:34 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4kEPurx5PY

Nice video. I'll have to post some pics and maybe vid tomorrow when I get home.

lvrpool32
04-02-2011, 04:23 PM
Dirks final run on the autocross was brilliant!

81blacktiez28
04-02-2011, 06:29 PM
hi guys just got home. i had a blast at my first event ever, even though the brand new ls3 lost all oil pressure during the road course. bill i looked for you to say good bye and thank you for a great event. hope to get the car fixed for rtmc. hope to see you then. john