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    Thread: Skylark @ RTMC

    1. #1
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      Skylark @ RTMC

      Im a A-body guy! Anyone have details on the white Skylark at RTMC?



    2. #2
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      I can't remember the guy's name, but I talked to him briefly. I remember that they were from San Antonio, TX. ............Sorry, not much help.
      Brandon Wiedeman
      1972 Suburban
      1967 Chevy II - Project not yet started

      I have about 3 lifetimes worth of projects planned out in my head!
      Wiedo's

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      The guys name was Paul Wilke.
      Member name: Biodds

      Scott
      Romszewicz Motorsports

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      I talked with the man briefly also. He was from Texas, the car was running a 455 bored to 460 something. 275 front rubber and 335 rears. Man he could drive the thing too, stayed in the lowest time groups on both days.
      Tommy Parker

      1973 Camaro- fast burn 385, FAST EFI, Bowler 700R4, Hotchkis,Baer, Forgeline SP3P's, completed 2007, updated 2010
      1972 Camaro-Project Fool's Gold- LD 3-link,DSE sub-frame,C6 Z06 brakes,TKO 600, LS2 stroked to 402, Forgeline, in progress

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      I heard that he had a bit of autocross / race experience ..
      The Buick was flying !!!
      It's good to see those cars being driven and actually running comparative times .
      Jeff Tate
      U.S.A.
      "The best thing about participating in these events is that you get to hang out with a group of intelligent like minded people who live to achieve things in their lives. You won't find a lazy, mean, or dumb bone in their bodies." Bret Voelkel, RideTech

    6. #6
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      Yea I know I don't get on here too much. Here is a link on the V8Buick forum about the buildup of 3GS. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=199851
      I actually did my first autocross while at Texas A&M university in 1974. Back then we would do one high speed event per year called Aggiecross at Texas World Speedway. I got involved in SCCA Solo II from 1978-1984. Our four children started coming in rapid succession at that point. I hung up the helmet until 1997 when I started attending Time Trial/Driver Education events. I've done that off and on until now.
      Paul Wilke DDS

      '70 Buick GS, 462 Stage 2, 2004R, Baer Pro+,
      FAST EZ EFI, 17x12.5, 17x10.5 CCW, called
      3GS
      http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=199851
      '70 Skylark Time Trial Car soon to be rebuilt
      '87 Buick TR Car Craft RSE winner in '98
      '07 ZO6, Katech, Brembo, Moton

    7. #7
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      Awesome car Paul - you can really wheel that thing too.
      Brandon Wiedeman
      1972 Suburban
      1967 Chevy II - Project not yet started

      I have about 3 lifetimes worth of projects planned out in my head!
      Wiedo's

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      Nice Paul thanks for the build link.

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      Thanks for coming up Paul .
      There may be another event at Nashville in the fall.
      There are rumors of a Texas event in the works .

      I gotta give that link to my brother in law .
      He is redoing a '69 Skylark.
      Last edited by JEFFTATE; 06-06-2011 at 04:44 PM.
      Jeff Tate
      U.S.A.
      "The best thing about participating in these events is that you get to hang out with a group of intelligent like minded people who live to achieve things in their lives. You won't find a lazy, mean, or dumb bone in their bodies." Bret Voelkel, RideTech

    10. #10
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      A Texas event would be awesome! We have Texas World Speedway, Harris Hill, and two Motorsports Ranches, one below Houston and one below Fort Worth in Cresson. Texas World is a big track near College Station. I reach about 160 on the front straight in my Vette! Harris Hill is in San Marcos and is a smaller tighter track with lots of elevation changes that is lots of fun but hard on brakes. The track in Cresson has a new layout that I haven't been on yet and I've never been to the Houston track but I hear it's very flat. And then in about a year Austin will have The Circuit of The Americas where the US F1 race will be. They say they will let mere mortals like us on it. If I can help organize something let me know.
      Paul Wilke DDS

      '70 Buick GS, 462 Stage 2, 2004R, Baer Pro+,
      FAST EZ EFI, 17x12.5, 17x10.5 CCW, called
      3GS
      http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=199851
      '70 Skylark Time Trial Car soon to be rebuilt
      '87 Buick TR Car Craft RSE winner in '98
      '07 ZO6, Katech, Brembo, Moton

    11. #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Biodds View Post
      A Texas event would be awesome! We have Texas World Speedway, Harris Hill, and two Motorsports Ranches, one below Houston and one below Fort Worth in Cresson. Texas World is a big track near College Station. I reach about 160 on the front straight in my Vette! Harris Hill is in San Marcos and is a smaller tighter track with lots of elevation changes that is lots of fun but hard on brakes. The track in Cresson has a new layout that I haven't been on yet and I've never been to the Houston track but I hear it's very flat. And then in about a year Austin will have The Circuit of The Americas where the US F1 race will be. They say they will let mere mortals like us on it. If I can help organize something let me know.
      Awesome !!
      Texas is a big place with a lot to offer !
      Jeff Tate
      U.S.A.
      "The best thing about participating in these events is that you get to hang out with a group of intelligent like minded people who live to achieve things in their lives. You won't find a lazy, mean, or dumb bone in their bodies." Bret Voelkel, RideTech

    12. #12
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      I loved this Buick..... as I used to flog around in a '72 Vega GT with an all aluminum '63 Buick Special 215 cubic inch V8.
      Got a couple videos of it, too.

      Big Buick Braking:




      Catching up to Schwartz on the warm-up laps:




      Kyle running down the big ol' Buick.... just not enough track:
      '81 Turbo Trans Am - completely stock
      '72 Vega Kammback - 215 cubic inch Aluminum V8

      My Rides: http://www.cardomain.com/cars?key=bugdewde&showflags=2





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