Heidts Performance Car Challenge - Midwest

[Jim Nilsen]

Wow what a weekend. I am still suffering from the adrenaline rush!

I had more time to put the Cormaro to the test and want to thank everyone who made the event the so smooth and the track time endless. The Cormaro actually ran out of brake pad on the right rear, never ever had rear pads go before fronts in my whole life which means the bias must be set as good as it gets because I never locked up a rear tire braking.

I want to thank everyone who came up and told me how good the car looked like it was handling, I never realized that it was as good as it is until Matt A went for a ride and made the comment that the lines I was able to take were way different because of the IRS. I was making the Kumho's cry for mercy by the end of the 3rd session in every corner and learned lines on the coarse that required no braking and speeds a lot faster than I put down in the 1st session.

The Parnelli Jones 2005 Mustang driven by Carl was the car I was chasing until he picked up the lines and his engine had the grunt to pull away from me, It is truly an amazing factory car and he should be proud of his driving skills too!

The autocross was tight and challenging and I am sure glad I had power steering or it would have been impossible without it compared to the Motorstate coarse. a 35.6 was a good time and the brake pad wear kept me from going out int he 2nd half, the steel on steel contact was getting louder. A new rotor may or may not be on my list, I have to look to see.

The stop challenge just wasn't in my hopes of trying compared to the cars with the bigger brakes but I went out and grond down the rotor for 3 runs at it. I am interested to see where I got babying it in the box.

All in all when you drive there and drive home it is a great weekend.

I still can't believe a model T can do so much carnage at such a slow speed and not hardly get a scratch, DAMN !!!

Thanks again to everyone.

[WallyFM3]

Are the results posted anywhere yet?

Results will be posted this week at www.heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com I will post as soon as they are up

[Toadman]

I still can't believe a model T can do so much carnage at such a slow speed and not hardly get a scratch, DAMN !!!

I wondered what happened to Scott's car! Where the heck did a Model T come from??? I didn't see one all weekend! (Although I did see more Corvettes than shoud be allowed to assemble in one place!)

[Scott Parkhurst]

ohh

[Scott LaPointe]

Awesome organization by Wally and Jimi, a first class facility,and great sponsors. I did not have a car there and I still had a crazy good time. As others have said, the PEOPLE really make these events fun. I am looking forward to next year already.

[Bow Tie 67]

Smooth as silk, Wally and Jimmy Mucho Gracias. Thanks to all the event sponsors as well. I had a great time, meet some new friends, killed a few brain cells and a set of brake pads. I WILL be attending next year without a doubt.

[Scott Parkhurst]

Results will be posted this week at www.heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com I will post as soon as they are up

FYI all- Results are up now! Thanks Jimi!

[Bow Tie 67]

Are raw times available?

[buickfunnycar.com]

Is your car OK Scottie...?

[Van B]

Congrats to my buds Mark Greenisen and Matt Altamore for their outstanding 4th and 5th place overall finishes.

[Scott Parkhurst]

Is your car OK Scottie...?

You're going to have to clarify which Scott you're talking to- there's a slew of us on here, and some of us even hang out together...LOL!

[John Wright]

You're going to have to clarify which Scott you're talking to- there's a slew of us on here, and some of us even hang out together...LOL!

I think MCJ was asking about this

...."Protour73 Scott- look out for those pesky 1918 Dodges.."

[Chevrolaine]

I think MCJ was asking about this

Yup, and from the pic I'm guessing no. That sucks.

[HeidtsSales]

Racers and Participants:
Many thanks for participating in the inaugural Heidts Performance Car Challenge and for helping to make it the success it was. I trust a good time was had by all. On behalf of all of us at Heidts and our sponsors, we sincerely appreciate the positive feedback on the forums regarding the event. It was certainly fun watching all of you participate in all of the events that were planned for you.

Whether it was the great questions poised to our production team during plant tour, the shock and awe from the pedestrians as you passed through downtown Wauconda, watching many of you race 80+ miles over the two days and of course, Chad Reynolds keeping us informed, entertained and moving all weekend long, it was a pleasure to have you be part of our event. Other highlights included watching Randy Johnson working night and day, everyone surviving the go-carts, the Autobahn staff trying to clean the track after the WilStop event, letting an Autobahn member’s Porsche on the AutoCross course (which was an awakening for him) and the remarkable times and performances turned in by all of you, especially Mark and Mary.

Our plans are to make next year’s Heidts Performance Car Challenge at Autobahn even bigger and better. We are currently registering racers on the waiting list for next year’s event on the heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com website, as we confirm the date for the 2012 event (likely unchanged or September). Also, be SURE to invite your friends and fellow drivers to sign up for next year's event – judging from the number of first-time competitors at this year's event, there is plenty of interest in these types of events...but we need your help in spreading the word.

Again, we appreciate your support and are committed to grow this event to be one of the best driving experiences for our racers and participants. If you have any additional feedback about this event, or things you'd like have as part of the event in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. See you next year!

Wal Leyshon
President/CEO
[email protected]
Heidts Automotive
www.heidts.com

[dunnjun]

Wow what an event! Thanks to all the sponsors, Jimi and Wally and their crew, and the guys from the Autobahn facility, for a great weekend! The road track was the most fun of any track I've run on. I would of love to have ridden with Steilow to see what 6 seconds a lap faster felt like. It was awesome to see some of the big names, Mary, Mark, and James, thundering around the tracks. They definitely haul a**. Matt, Jim, Vaughn, and I beat the crap out our cars in the B class. I don't think any of us had any brakes left at the end of the day. I know mine were smokin after a day on the big track, some serious autox, and about 10 speed stops. Anyway, thanks to all for a great time, and a extra thanks to Jim for helping me get some cone damage fixed, so I could get back to memphis. I'm definitely in for next year, but somebody has to tech those model Ts. Chad ur the man!

[buickfunnycar.com]

I think MCJ was asking about this

Yes I was...why was a 1918 Dodge even on course????

[Van B]

One of the members cruising around the access roads on the track property. Probably keeps it at one of the many shops at the track.

[HeidtsSales]

Thanks again to everyone that ran last weekend.

Results are posted on the site www.heidtsperformancecarchallenge.com
under the "Results" Tab. I have set up a download of the complete data also. If anyone needs anything else please feel free to contact me [email protected]

Thanks to all for a great event
Rob

[Stielow]

I would like to congratulate Mary Pozzi on her winning the invite to the optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational. It was a fun weekend at the Heidts Performance Car Shootout. I had fun hanging out with old friends and meeting some new ones. I was impressed at this track event by the lack of drama. I’ve done a number of these track events and usually someone over does it and has a big off. I think our community has gotten much better at track events both as competitors and planners. This deal went seamless. It ran on time with no issues.

There were a number of cars that were running fast and getting quicker with each session. It appears the quality of the cars, preparation of the cars and driving skill are on the rise.

To Jimi and FM3 staff, it was a well run event thanks! To all the competitors I hope to see you at another event.

Now I need to go practice my AutoX skills if I’m going to get closer to Mary.

Stielow

[Badger]

Sorry I'm a bit late to shoot some feedback, but I was in the middle of a two week vacation with the kids when I took time to come run the event. I'm certainly glad I did!! Many thanks to Heidts and FM3 for putting on one of the best events I've ever attended!! I will be looking forward to attending next year's event as well. Well run, well organized and what a facility to compete at!!

Great meeting everyone and congrats to Mary on her invite to the OUSCI!!

Dan