View Poll Results: Poll requested: Champion or TPC
Champion
59
45.04%
TPC
60
45.80%
Tie
12
9.16%
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Champion vs TPC challenge
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Oh....great it's not gonna be a typical US competition 
Broadening my view on america!!!!!!!!!!! What is that about? I was only talking about the fact, that almost every single thread is about straight line performance....not about America as a whole....
Btw.....nice that we all can discuss here in a normal manner, going for the ball and not the man
Broadening my view on america!!!!!!!!!!! What is that about? I was only talking about the fact, that almost every single thread is about straight line performance....not about America as a whole....
Btw.....nice that we all can discuss here in a normal manner, going for the ball and not the man
true true
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Oh....great it's not gonna be a typical US competition
Broadening my view on america!!!!!!!!!!! What is that about? I was only talking about the fact, that almost every single thread is about straight line performance....not about America as a whole....
Btw.....nice that we all can discuss here in a normal manner, going for the ball and not the man
Broadening my view on america!!!!!!!!!!! What is that about? I was only talking about the fact, that almost every single thread is about straight line performance....not about America as a whole....
Btw.....nice that we all can discuss here in a normal manner, going for the ball and not the man
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"Typical U.S. competition" ? The unfortunate element is your myopia, compounded by your lack of attention.
Several posts in this thread have clearly stated the various elements of the contest, to wit, 1/4 mile, dyno, 60-130, and road course.
Might want to try broadening your cartoonishly narrow view of America in your spare time.
Several posts in this thread have clearly stated the various elements of the contest, to wit, 1/4 mile, dyno, 60-130, and road course.
Might want to try broadening your cartoonishly narrow view of America in your spare time.
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UPDATE:
After a numerous communication with TPC it seems that they will only conduct this event at VIR. Upon accepting the challenge we both agreed that this would need to be a spectator friendly event that lends a warm welcome to all forms media and supporting parties. VIR just doesn't suite the bill. We would like to say TPC is scared to conduct this "Challenge / Race" anywhere but there own sub par proving ground.
Come on TPC, lets get it together and show the world who REALLY HAS THE FASTEST VTG TURBO. You've been called out once again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ02o...e_gdata_player
After a numerous communication with TPC it seems that they will only conduct this event at VIR. Upon accepting the challenge we both agreed that this would need to be a spectator friendly event that lends a warm welcome to all forms media and supporting parties. VIR just doesn't suite the bill. We would like to say TPC is scared to conduct this "Challenge / Race" anywhere but there own sub par proving ground.
Come on TPC, lets get it together and show the world who REALLY HAS THE FASTEST VTG TURBO. You've been called out once again!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ02o...e_gdata_player
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I knew this would never go down.. by the way.. the shop making the callout doesnt get to pick and choose where an event takes place.. Your confident enough call someone out then run where they want to run.. Take it to VIR and if you win you look 10x even better.. Have Leh Keen Drive both cars and it wont matter.. He won superlap in a car he never drove before in every session and with a broken sway bar in 1.. LOL
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whats wrong with VIR? its spectator friendly . and maybe they dont have the time to travel ... regardless ,you called them out they accepted ... so step up and go to VIR !
are you scared to go to VIR ?
This brings flash backs from high school ...... ,
are you scared to go to VIR ?
This brings flash backs from high school ...... ,
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I knew this would never go down.. by the way.. the shop making the callout doesnt get to pick and choose where an event takes place.. Your confident enough call someone out then run where they want to run.. Take it to VIR and if you win you look 10x even better.. Have Leh Keen Drive both cars and it wont matter.. He won superlap in a car he never drove before in every session and with a broken sway bar in 1.. LOL
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We recommended Randy Pobst as a driver since he has mutual history with both parties.
VIR is far from spectator friendly. When the venue yields less then 100 spectators for a Grand Am event you can only state that the venue is not receptive.
If the world wants to see this go down at VIR then it will certainly be considered. Please keep in mind that the road course is only one element of this event. Another venue would need to be booked ( AKA NHRA Drag Strip ) for 0-60, 0-100, and 1/4 times.
VIR is far from spectator friendly. When the venue yields less then 100 spectators for a Grand Am event you can only state that the venue is not receptive.
If the world wants to see this go down at VIR then it will certainly be considered. Please keep in mind that the road course is only one element of this event. Another venue would need to be booked ( AKA NHRA Drag Strip ) for 0-60, 0-100, and 1/4 times.
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I know TPC has some great road race history but i would think with Champions ALMS presence that i have seen they would have some edge on the Road portion..
The unfortunate part and problem that i see here is that TPC's Worlds Fastest VTG car isnt available for them to run.. There is no monetary benefit for TPC to build a whole new VTG car to prove what they have already proven.. They hold the WORLD's FASTEST VTG PORSCHE time slip.. And until someone breaks that regardless of this event it is what it is..
My Gt2 isnt ready just yet or trust me i would be making my callout.. Ill be giving lengths at the drag strip and on the street.. I dont have a clue about road racing so that part im out.. HAHA
Mike
The unfortunate part and problem that i see here is that TPC's Worlds Fastest VTG car isnt available for them to run.. There is no monetary benefit for TPC to build a whole new VTG car to prove what they have already proven.. They hold the WORLD's FASTEST VTG PORSCHE time slip.. And until someone breaks that regardless of this event it is what it is..
My Gt2 isnt ready just yet or trust me i would be making my callout.. Ill be giving lengths at the drag strip and on the street.. I dont have a clue about road racing so that part im out.. HAHA
Mike
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We recommended Randy Pobst as a driver since he has mutual history with both parties.
VIR is far from spectator friendly. When the venue yields less then 100 spectators for a Grand Am event you can only state that the venue is not receptive.
If the world wants to see this go down at VIR then it will certainly be considered. Please keep in mind that the road course is only one element of this event. Another venue would need to be booked ( AKA NHRA Drag Strip ) for 0-60, 0-100, and 1/4 times.
VIR is far from spectator friendly. When the venue yields less then 100 spectators for a Grand Am event you can only state that the venue is not receptive.
If the world wants to see this go down at VIR then it will certainly be considered. Please keep in mind that the road course is only one element of this event. Another venue would need to be booked ( AKA NHRA Drag Strip ) for 0-60, 0-100, and 1/4 times.
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NOTE:
We are using our customers ( with permission ) 68mm 997.1 TT since we no longer own a 997.1 Turbo. All of our R&D has shifted towards the 997.2TT program and our in house vehicles consist of a Turbo S ( wait until the public see's that ) and a 997.2 Turbo.
Im sure TPC has done a ton of builds and a customer would be excited to volunteer their vehicle.
We are using our customers ( with permission ) 68mm 997.1 TT since we no longer own a 997.1 Turbo. All of our R&D has shifted towards the 997.2TT program and our in house vehicles consist of a Turbo S ( wait until the public see's that ) and a 997.2 Turbo.
Im sure TPC has done a ton of builds and a customer would be excited to volunteer their vehicle.
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NOTE:
We are using our customers ( with permission ) 68mm 997.1 TT since we no longer own a 997.1 Turbo. All of our R&D has shifted towards the 997.2TT program and our in house vehicles consist of a Turbo S ( wait until the public see's that ) and a 997.2 Turbo.
Im sure TPC has done a ton of builds and a customer would be excited to volunteer their vehicle.
We are using our customers ( with permission ) 68mm 997.1 TT since we no longer own a 997.1 Turbo. All of our R&D has shifted towards the 997.2TT program and our in house vehicles consist of a Turbo S ( wait until the public see's that ) and a 997.2 Turbo.
Im sure TPC has done a ton of builds and a customer would be excited to volunteer their vehicle.
I assumed you were using the war admiral.. This event has too many loopholes IMO.. 1 car is going to show up with 8" splitter and 18" tall wing, the next with nitrous.. I dont see how this can pan out to work but i guess well see.. Id just show up on bottle for the 1/4 mile, 60-130, 0-100 and forfeit the road course..
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NM I think the venue should be in no ones back yard giving an advantage. I'm telling you Atlanta is middle ground.
Not right if tpc will only do VIR. That is lame.
Not right if tpc will only do VIR. That is lame.
Last edited by heavychevy; Oct 21, 2010 at 07:33 PM.