Sandhills Open Road Challenge

[Steve1968LS2]

New sway bars, new suspension bushings, but most importantly, a better seat, 6 pt harness, and a HANS device. Now I just need a few more hp to compete with Penny in the 1/2 mile. That, or run without a passenger.



And btw, where've you been? Your friends were wondering...

And I need better aero to compete with that slick ass Vette!

I have friends??? lol

I should make a thread about my absense.. long story.

[justimagine]

Yep, I'll be there - hoping to park an RV right next to yours.

[Steve1968LS2]

Yep, I'll be there - hoping to park an RV right next to yours.

When are they annoucing the invited drivers? Need to know if I have to bust ass to get my floater installed.

Hope to see ya there.. bringing the AMX?

[OptimaJim]

I apologize for the delay in notifying the folks we've already contacted as to whether we have a spot for them or not. We're still waiting to hear back from a few sponsors (who make all our fun stuff possible) and will let folks know as soon as possible.

Jim McIlvaine
eCare Manager, optima batteries, Inc.
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[PT Sportwagon]

I need to get registered for next year. Being I am only about 300 miles I am close

Tim

[Gandalf]

When are they annoucing the invited drivers? Need to know if I have to bust ass to get my floater installed.

Boo hoo, floater schmoter....... some of us need to bust ass to get their engine back together!
G.

[Injected65]

I heard about this race last year and am planning on attending this year as a spectator. If I were to try and enter for the 2013 race, am I to understand that I need to be absolutely on the ball and have the registration out on the first open day to have a chance? The only reason I ask is I am still building the car and its likely that it will be done, but there is always the chance that something will come up and I won't be able to race.

Thanks,
Chris

[UNGN]

About 1/2 the racers are "lifers" who bought lifetime numbers 5 - 7 years ago (I think we had ours for 9 years) and they limit the total entries to "about 110" to keep it manageable, in case of red flags, rain, fog, etc, so there are many people trying for the 50-60 "general public" spots available, so it usually sells out when they receive all of the entries in the first couple days and everyone else is on a waiting list.

Just get your Post office to postmark it on the First Monday of October and make sure it contains all forms and a check. If you cancel 60 days prior to the race, you'll get a 100% refund. 59 to 15 days your a 50% refund.

Spots do open up on the waiting list, and cars "requiring repair" or "not finished yet" seems to be the big reasons.

[Injected65]

Good to know. I guess I need to get the entry form all filled out and a check ready to send.

Thanks,
Chris

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like I will be there again..
I'm in this year

Working on changing my rear gearing so I don't have to go to 5th in the half-mile (just before the finish line).. have 390s now, thinking 370s or 350s, but can't decided.. don't really need the 390s given how much torque I make.

Will also run the full mile.. although 170+ in my aerobrick is a bit puckerish.. lol

Wonder if they allow nitrous? ;)

[parsonsj]

Looks like I will be there again..

Envious... have fun!

[Scott Parkhurst]

Wonder if they allow nitrous? ;)

They do...!

[PT Sportwagon]

They do...!

But only in the shoot out not the race itself.