2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 MCA National Show! October 9-12, 2014, Savannah, Georgia Two days of High Performance Driving track time at Roebling Road are available on Thursday/Friday. I've registered for the show and the Thursday track day - anybody else coming? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMSNK Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sam, I am registered for the show. I can't do the track event in the convertibles because I don't have a 4 pt. roll bar and don't plan to install one. What time is your track time on Thursday? I originally planned to drive up on Thursday afternoon, but may be able to go earlier and watch your runs. Also, I sent my registration for the Fernandina show this week. October looks to be a fun month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Sam, I am registered for the show. I can't do the track event in the convertibles because I don't have a 4 pt. roll bar and don't plan to install one. What time is your track time on Thursday? I originally planned to drive up on Thursday afternoon, but may be able to go earlier and watch your runs. Also, I sent my registration for the Fernandina show this week. October looks to be a fun month. Why do you need a 4 Point Roll Bar. Every Show I have been to that had Track Time did not require a Roll Bar for Convertibles unless you ran in the Highest Speed class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hmmm... a track day at Roebling. Very tempting to say the least. Roebling is a confidence builder and an overall fun track. Got a link to the event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Why do you need a 4 Point Roll Bar. Every Show I have been to that had Track Time did not require a Roll Bar for Convertibles unless you ran in the Highest Speed class. It’s the opposite out West. Every track event I’ve been to requires a roll bar or OEM pop-up headrests for convertibles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Already registered to go, Sam. I'll be bringing my 1970 Mach 1 instead of the Shelby. See you guys there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMSNK Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Why do you need a 4 Point Roll Bar. Every Show I have been to that had Track Time did not require a Roll Bar for Convertibles unless you ran in the Highest Speed class. I asked about the beginner class and was told to refer to Hooked on Driving's policy: HOD Policy on Convertibles: 2011 HOD does not allow cars without rollover protection to drive in our High Performance Driving Events. This would include Porsche Cabriolet, pre‐996 (air‐cooled), Mustang, Corvette, Camaro, Firebird, Miata (1990‐2006), Solstice, GXP, Solaris, first gen Z3’s, most British and Italian sports cars from the 40’s through the 80’s. T Top versions of these cars are allowed, as are all Corvette Coupes. Fiberglas hardtops do not provide structural protection thus they do not qualify the car. In order for these cars to be eligible, they must have four‐point, structural roll hoops installed to an SCCA Solo 1 Time Trial rules standard. They can be bolt in or welded, but must provide a full hoop with down bars from the corners of the hoop triangulating toward the rear of the car. We highly recommend that cars with this kind of protection installed, also utilize a five point safety belt system for both driver and passenger. The following convertibles with factory rollover protection, are allowed, but LIMITED to A and B run groups, and are restricted from running R compound tires: Porsche Cabriolet (996, 997), Boxster, BMW Z4, Audi TT, Nissan 350/370Z roadster, BMW M3 and 3 series (1999‐present), Audi Convertible, Honda S2000, Mazda Miata 2007‐present, Mercedes S, SLK and CLK, and other cars with stated production “factory rollover” protection. NOTE: it is also required that drivers of cars with their tops down, have eye protection, with a minimum of glasses/sunglasses, but HOD recommends a full‐faced helmet with shield down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMSNK Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Hmmm... a track day at Roebling. Very tempting to say the least. Roebling is a confidence builder and an overall fun track. Got a link to the event? Here you go: http://www.hookedondriving.com/category.cfm?category=1 Here is the link to the show information: http://mustangsinhistoricsavannah.com/page1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok... call me stupid, but I don't see this event on the hooked on driving link provided above. They have Roebling in September and November. What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngfever Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 http://www.hookedondriving.com/savmcathursday http://www.hookedondriving.com/savmcafriday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I'll be there for both track and show! Just trying to decide what day to track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 David - I'm doing the Thursday track day (all day) just to give me time on Friday to prep for the show. Went ahead and signed up for the novice group so I can pick up some more "tips of the trade". (My understanding is they will move you to a different group if they are confident in your abilities) I'm going to try and talk the bride into coming along - maybe let her take a parade lap or something! We'll be staying at her sister's house in Savannah. (May also try and convince her hubby to bring his Laguna Seca out for a spin!) Bill - looking forward to seeing the Mach 1! Viper - did you locate/sign up? Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I did get the info and talked with the Southeast director for Hooked on Driving. Really nice guy and he recommended that I sign up for the Group B Solo based upon my track experience. Going to chat with my wife about doing the track day and then potentially sign up for Thursday. Do you guys have a spare set of wheels that you use for the track? I guess I could run what I currently have on the car, but they will likely get dinged up on the track. Just curious what most people do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I just run what I have on the car, though I'll probably get new rubber before this event, my Nittos are wearing out! I do remove the plastic center caps because they will melt if the brakes/wheels get hot! (Yes, it happened to me!) Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMSNK Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I am going to end up skipping this show as it is very close to completion of construction of our house. I am registered, so something could change last minute, but right now it looks as though I will not be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Provided that nothing comes up which would prevent me from coming to the track, I'm planning on doing the track day. Doubt I would go to the show, but who knows... Savannah is nice in October. Looks like Friday still has availability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 They cancelled the Thursday track day - not enough signed up! Moved me to Friday! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm registered for track day; moved me from Thursday to Friday as well. Doing the car show Saturday as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I'm not going to make it. Wife made plans to take the family up to the Virginia Creeper Trail for biking and scenery. Have fun fellas and stay on the black stuff at Roebling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Busy preparing to hit the road to Savannah tomorrow afternoon! Hopefully, the car will be ready - between the watts link install and getting new tires, (right now the SGT is on jack stands, wheel-less in the garage!), things are in turmoil! Looking forward to the journey just to get a break! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 We're staying at a Hampton Inn just off I-95 and will be rolling in Thursday afternoon. Hope to see you guys there at the show field Friday, Sam. Have a save trip and fun on the track. Looks like the '14 will be traveling with me instead of the '70 this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hey Bill! I'll be staying with relatives near Skidaway - South of Savannah and a little out of the way, but free! See you at the show! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 NAJA Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 You guys have a good time. Sam, we'll see you at the Surf Rest. Friday next week. Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Here's a link to some pictures I've taken at the show: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10202962643653297.1073741911.1419944110&type=1&l=97a494d85f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 NAJA Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Great pics Bill. Thanks for sharing. Did notice something was missing on Sams car..........the "Remove before flight" lanyard. Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoChris Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Any idea how many Mustangs registered to be judged? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Well that was a fun weekend! Had a great track day at Roebling, except for a minor off-track excursion! (video to come soon, and no, I won't edit out the bad part!) Show field was big, I think 400 or so cars of all generations including a 2015 Eco-boost Mustang in red! I think I like the new model now that I've seen it in person. Managed a gold in modified, so that makes me happy! Good to see everyone, next up for me is Silver Springs! Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Had a great time! Roebling was a lot of fun! While I was on the track when Sam had his "incident", I did not personally see it. I picked up a GOLD in Daily Driver 05-09. While there were some empty spaces, I think there were close to 300 cars at the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 I talked to MCA Judge friend Sunday morning and he did a quick count on his blackberry and figured 382 with a few late arrivals pushing it up close to 400 cars. Here's my link to the pictures I took: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10202962643653297.1073741911.1419944110&type=1&l=97a494d85f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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