Track and Shop Tour this Saturday Oct. 20. - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2007-10-19, 12:06 PM

In case you haven't seen it on the RenoSCCA mailing list, the club is going on a tour of a couple race shops and more importantly going to spend about an hour going through different configurations out at Reno-Fernley raceway.

This should be a great opportunity to check out the C&C and Benson brother' shops as well as get a fell for RFR especially if you haven't done any PDX or track trials events.
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The Tour's starting point is C&C Automotive Specialties, 820 E. Greg St. in Sparks. Start time is 9:45 a.m. From there we'll be going to Reno-Fernley Raceway for an hour of lapping the road courses behind a pace car, followed by a visit to Benson Brothers Racing in Mound House. There'll be food and beverages at C&C and BBR, and it's all FREE and open to non-members as well as members. And, you don't need a helmet or other equipment.

Still have questions? Contact Jim Gandy at (775) 267-1183 or jrgandy@peoplepc.com.

Nick Koan · 2007-10-19, 01:00 PM

This sounds like the first tour event that I've actually been interested in.

Too bad I'll be in Laguna Seca this weekend.

MattR · 2007-10-19, 02:08 PM

I'm going to go to C&C in the morning, but that's all. The weather is going to suck tomorrow.

MattR · 2007-10-19, 03:06 PM

maybe I'll go on the whole drive? Anyone else going?

Dean · 2007-10-19, 03:50 PM

I probably am.

Sue's coming up for it because she hasn't been on RFR since it grew a top section and for the heck of it.

Charge up your FRS radios.

MikeK · 2007-10-19, 04:34 PM

I will be sucking down the awesome creaminess of work

Road_Kill · 2007-10-19, 05:54 PM

Mike, you are sick!!! THERE IS NO AWESOME CREAMINESS AT WORK!!!

unless you work for playboy??

sperry · 2007-10-19, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Road_Kill

Mike, you are sick!!! THERE IS NO AWESOME CREAMINESS AT WORK!!!

unless you work for playboy??

Mike works for Campbell Soup's "cream of mushroom" division.

zpeed · 2007-10-19, 07:15 PM

If it's not raining I'll go.

MattR · 2007-10-20, 09:45 AM

I slept in too late, had too late of a night...Have fun guys.

Dean · 2007-10-20, 04:33 PM

You missed a good time. It was pretty fun.

We hung out at C&C for a while talking about engine and chassis dynos eating bagels, fruit and donuts.

the it was off to RFR. We spent almost an hour on track running 3 laps each of 4 different configurations at relatively fast pace speeds.

Then down to Benson Brothers in Mound House. They have a nice new shop and a great lunch spread including smoked tri-tip, sushi, shrimp, etc... and we talked about fabrication work including cages and such. they are also doing custom fiberglass and paint work. Art Majors has a cool new hood and a great ducted oil cooler setup you got a great look at because it was up on a lift. They are in the middle of building a GT Mustang, very cool.

Good day. ( I data logged the whole day, so I have 3+ hours of data. not race laps, but some good freeway and moderate track laps to dig through. )

zpeed · 2007-10-20, 08:31 PM

After the laps at RFR my son got hungry so we grab a bite from the Trailer. Because it was cold and windy outside so we went inside to eat. Finish the pork sandwich, came outside and everybody gone. I only know the shop is some where on 50 close to Carson City. Bummer we just went home.

My son love the ride on the track.

2007-10-19, 12:06 PM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Track and Shop Tour this Saturday Oct. 20. In case you haven't seen it on the RenoSCCA mailing list, the club is going on a tour of a couple race shops and more importantly going to spend about an hour going through different configurations out at Reno-Fernley raceway. This should be a great opportunity to check out the C&C and Benson brother' shops as well as get a fell for RFR especially if you haven't done any PDX or track trials events. __________________________________________________ _ The Tour's starting point is C&C Automotive Specialties, 820 E. Greg St. in Sparks. Start time is 9:45 a.m. From there we'll be going to Reno-Fernley Raceway for an hour of lapping the road courses behind a pace car, followed by a visit to Benson Brothers Racing in Mound House. There'll be food and beverages at C&C and BBR, and it's all FREE and open to non-members as well as members. And, you don't need a helmet or other equipment. Still have questions? Contact Jim Gandy at (775) 267-1183 or jrgandy@peoplepc.com. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-10-19, 01:00 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	This sounds like the first tour event that I've actually been interested in. Too bad I'll be in Laguna Seca this weekend. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-10-19, 02:08 PM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm going to go to C&C in the morning, but that's all. The weather is going to suck tomorrow. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-19, 03:06 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	maybe I'll go on the whole drive? Anyone else going? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-19, 03:50 PM	#5
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I probably am. Sue's coming up for it because she hasn't been on RFR since it grew a top section and for the heck of it. Charge up your FRS radios. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-10-19, 04:34 PM	#6
MikeK Captain Turbo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno Posts: 3,318 Car: 05 STi	I will be sucking down the awesome creaminess of work

2007-10-19, 05:54 PM	#7
Road_Kill EJ18 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 50 Car: Boost fed 91 Toyota MR2 Class: SM2 Never2Fast	Mike, you are sick!!! THERE IS NO AWESOME CREAMINESS AT WORK!!! unless you work for playboy?? __________________ Under steer is when you hit the wall with the front of you car..... Over steer is when you hit the wall with the rear of your car..... Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall...... Torque is how far you take the wall with you!

2007-10-19, 07:15 PM	#9
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	If it's not raining I'll go.

2007-10-20, 09:45 AM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I slept in too late, had too late of a night...Have fun guys. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-10-20, 04:33 PM	#11
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	You missed a good time. It was pretty fun. We hung out at C&C for a while talking about engine and chassis dynos eating bagels, fruit and donuts. the it was off to RFR. We spent almost an hour on track running 3 laps each of 4 different configurations at relatively fast pace speeds. Then down to Benson Brothers in Mound House. They have a nice new shop and a great lunch spread including smoked tri-tip, sushi, shrimp, etc... and we talked about fabrication work including cages and such. they are also doing custom fiberglass and paint work. Art Majors has a cool new hood and a great ducted oil cooler setup you got a great look at because it was up on a lift. They are in the middle of building a GT Mustang, very cool. Good day. ( I data logged the whole day, so I have 3+ hours of data. not race laps, but some good freeway and moderate track laps to dig through. ) __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2007-10-20, 08:31 PM	#12
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	After the laps at RFR my son got hungry so we grab a bite from the Trailer. Because it was cold and windy outside so we went inside to eat. Finish the pork sandwich, came outside and everybody gone. I only know the shop is some where on 50 close to Carson City. Bummer we just went home. My son love the ride on the track.