ferrari race? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

IheartSTI · 2004-09-15, 09:42 PM

is the races up VC this weekend? someone told me about it but i wanted to get more info...

Kevin M · 2004-09-15, 10:03 PM

Yes, the west coast Ferrari club is putting on the VC hillclimb this weekend. And I'm gonna miss it.

ArthurS · 2004-09-16, 07:08 AM

What day/times?

MattR · 2004-09-16, 07:45 AM

I think it's Fri/ Sat...not sure though...I might cruise up there, I'm just not sure where to go to watch. Anybody want to go scout it out after the meet tonight?

sti deede · 2004-09-16, 08:20 AM

I'm interested in an adventure up the hill

Theo · 2004-09-17, 10:02 AM

Well, I live in Silver City and the races are this weekend for sure. If you stop at the y in the road for the truck rout to VC (they race on the truck route) you can walk around and see the cars. If you go into Silver City, go east up the hill on 2nd st. Turn right on high street. And then make a left at the end of the pavement you will go by the cemetery (on the right) and up a hill to a good spot to watch the race. The road will be closed at the hill climb but you can park and hike to a good spot to watch.

I live at the top of the town off First Street. Let me know if you are coming up and maybe we can meet up.

Theo

MattR · 2004-09-17, 10:03 AM

Theo, do we need to come up through carson? around through Moundhouse? I've been to Silver City plenty of times, but will the road be closed early?

Theo · 2004-09-17, 10:08 AM

Matt,

No you can come through VC. The truck route is closed but the main road will be open. The race ends in VC but it ends on a long straight and you can't get to a place to see the race easily. From Silver City you can watch the start and drive up in the hills and watch some driving action. With a some ground clearence you can drive up the ridge and see a lot of the course. If you hike around there are some great spots to watch from.

Theo

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Originally Posted by MattR

Theo, do we need to come up through carson? around through Moundhouse? I've been to Silver City plenty of times, but will the road be closed early?

Pat R. · 2004-09-17, 02:18 PM

ScottyS · 2004-09-17, 02:36 PM

That double wing (yellow Porsche) would look great on my car!

Not.

sybir · 2004-09-17, 07:31 PM

That CTR2 is a dedicated hillclimb car, IIRC, so at least there's a purpose for that big wing......

IheartSTI · 2004-09-17, 10:25 PM

what time sat. morning does it start? does anyone want to meet me? let me now asap

ArthurS · 2004-09-18, 04:16 PM

Is it going on tomorrow?

doubleurx · 2004-09-18, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sybir

That CTR2 is a dedicated hillclimb car, IIRC, so at least there's a purpose for that big wing......

Is that a real RUF?

If so awesome!

sybir · 2004-09-18, 10:53 PM

Yup, to the best of my recollection. I saw it a couple years back in one of the lots at Pebble Beach, guy had it in town for some of the other car shows that week and drove it around Monterey. Had a ton of RUF badging and that's not the sort of badge-engineering most sensible Porschephiles would do if it wasn't a RUF. Crazy, crazy fast from what I've heard.

ivanko · 2004-09-20, 01:46 PM

I competed in the hill climb this past weekend. Had some fast runs on the Saturday session. Sunday session didn't go so well. On my 3rd run after two warmup runs, I spun on turn 18 and nearly totalled my car and possibly myself. Fortunately, damage was limited to the front bumper cover, intercooler end tank and possibly radiator. Going backwards at 60 mph plus up there was enough to cause me to s h i t deer pellets for the rest of the week!

Adam

Evo 7 RS RHD
GMC Syclone #2419

ArthurS · 2004-09-20, 01:50 PM

That totally sucks. I am so sorry to hear that happened to you and your car. I hope you didn't get hurt.

ivanko · 2004-09-20, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

That totally sucks. I am so sorry to hear that happened to you and your car. I hope you didn't get hurt.

Nope, nothing hurt, but my ego.

MattR · 2004-09-20, 01:53 PM

Wow! Adam you're the man! That takes some balls...I guess that car is equipped for it though...Hope there's not too much damage...

ivanko · 2004-09-20, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Wow! Adam you're the man! That takes some balls...I guess that car is equipped for it though...Hope there's not too much damage...

I think I can fix the damage rather affordably, otherwise I will have to order JDM parts. The intercooler end tank can be repaired. If it cost more than it's worth, I'll upgrade to an aftermarket IC. I'm going to pull the radiator and have it pressure tested for any leaks. I think it's okay.

The front bumper cover basically grazed a metal roadside marker during the spin.

ivanko · 2004-09-20, 02:21 PM

Turn 12?

sperry · 2004-09-20, 02:49 PM

Adam! You're the man! Now I really wish I had gotten out there to watch, one of the local boys was out there mixing it up w/ the Ferraris!!

Glad to hear you're okay... and that the car isn't too badly damaged. At least you've still got the Syclone to bomb around in!

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 07:37 AM

Sorry about the car Adam, but that was awesome you attended.

ivanko · 2004-09-22, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

Sorry about the car Adam, but that was awesome you attended.

The car will be fine. Only the bumper needs replacing. The intercooler pipe will be expanded back to normal size and I'm good to go again.

Btw, on my lunch hour today, I drove up to the spot where I lost it in order to better understand what had happened. From all the information I gathered from the cornerworkers and my pesonal experience, here's what I've determined. I early-apexed the corner. I like doing this sometimes as it's fun sliding the car a bit to set up the next turn. What happened was the car launched off the inside of the turn as that part of the road acted like a ramp causing my front wheels to leave the ground. This was eyewitnessed by a corner worker. I drifted to far to the outside of the road and ran out of asphalt causing my right tires to land in the extremely narrow section of dirt. I corrected the wheel the other way and lifted so the car would rotate. This kept me from going into the rocky hillside.

Check out the picture of the skidmarks.

sperry · 2004-09-22, 01:09 PM

Nice pic! :shock:

Considering the lack of guardrail there... nice work only dinging the bumper and IC pipe!

I'm still totally fired up that you ran that thing in the hill-climb... that RULES! I need a cage in my WRX.

2004-09-15, 09:42 PM	#1
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	ferrari race? is the races up VC this weekend? someone told me about it but i wanted to get more info...

2004-09-16, 07:08 AM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	What day/times? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-16, 07:45 AM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I think it's Fri/ Sat...not sure though...I might cruise up there, I'm just not sure where to go to watch. Anybody want to go scout it out after the meet tonight? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-17, 10:02 AM	#6
Theo EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 133	Well, I live in Silver City and the races are this weekend for sure. If you stop at the y in the road for the truck rout to VC (they race on the truck route) you can walk around and see the cars. If you go into Silver City, go east up the hill on 2nd st. Turn right on high street. And then make a left at the end of the pavement you will go by the cemetery (on the right) and up a hill to a good spot to watch the race. The road will be closed at the hill climb but you can park and hike to a good spot to watch. I live at the top of the town off First Street. Let me know if you are coming up and maybe we can meet up. Theo __________________ White WRX Family Wagon

2004-09-17, 10:03 AM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Theo, do we need to come up through carson? around through Moundhouse? I've been to Silver City plenty of times, but will the road be closed early? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-15, 10:03 PM	#2
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Yes, the west coast Ferrari club is putting on the VC hillclimb this weekend. And I'm gonna miss it. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-09-16, 08:20 AM	#5
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	I'm interested in an adventure up the hill

2004-09-17, 02:18 PM	#9
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	Some pics I took a few years ago... __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2004-09-17, 02:36 PM	#10
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	That double wing (yellow Porsche) would look great on my car! Not. __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2004-09-17, 07:31 PM	#11
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	That CTR2 is a dedicated hillclimb car, IIRC, so at least there's a purpose for that big wing...... __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-17, 10:25 PM	#12
IheartSTI EJ22 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno soon.... Posts: 473 Car: 05 sti and 08 honda fit have fun	what time sat. morning does it start? does anyone want to meet me? let me now asap

2004-09-18, 04:16 PM	#13
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	Is it going on tomorrow? __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-18, 10:53 PM	#15
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Yup, to the best of my recollection. I saw it a couple years back in one of the lots at Pebble Beach, guy had it in town for some of the other car shows that week and drove it around Monterey. Had a ton of RUF badging and that's not the sort of badge-engineering most sensible Porschephiles would do if it wasn't a RUF. Crazy, crazy fast from what I've heard. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2004-09-20, 01:46 PM	#16
ivanko EJ18 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 Car: 1991 GMC Syclone Class: SM2 Lift & Shift Specialist	I competed in the hill climb this past weekend. Had some fast runs on the Saturday session. Sunday session didn't go so well. On my 3rd run after two warmup runs, I spun on turn 18 and nearly totalled my car and possibly myself. Fortunately, damage was limited to the front bumper cover, intercooler end tank and possibly radiator. Going backwards at 60 mph plus up there was enough to cause me to s h i t deer pellets for the rest of the week! Adam Evo 7 RS RHD GMC Syclone #2419

2004-09-20, 01:50 PM	#17
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	That totally sucks. I am so sorry to hear that happened to you and your car. I hope you didn't get hurt. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-09-20, 01:53 PM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Wow! Adam you're the man! That takes some balls...I guess that car is equipped for it though...Hope there's not too much damage... __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-20, 02:21 PM	#21
ivanko EJ18 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 61 Car: 1991 GMC Syclone Class: SM2 Lift & Shift Specialist	Hill Climb Photo Turn 12? Attached Thumbnails

2004-09-20, 02:49 PM	#22
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Adam! You're the man! Now I really wish I had gotten out there to watch, one of the local boys was out there mixing it up w/ the Ferraris!! Glad to hear you're okay... and that the car isn't too badly damaged. At least you've still got the Syclone to bomb around in! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-21, 07:37 AM	#23
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Sorry about the car Adam, but that was awesome you attended.

2004-09-22, 01:09 PM	#25
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Nice pic! :shock: Considering the lack of guardrail there... nice work only dinging the bumper and IC pipe! I'm still totally fired up that you ran that thing in the hill-climb... that RULES! I need a cage in my WRX. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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