Lotus challenge series

[plastique999]

Glad to hear Katana superchargers are working out well on the track...as I am looking into this mod...hmm....See you guys at Buttonwillow!

Hopefully there are some other track events before to practice on...

[cory1000]

I hope to be at Buttonwillow on Aug 9-10, If my car is done being worked by hypersport then im going to fly to Atlanta, pick it up and drive right to CA for the race!

Originally Posted by T1Autobahn

Another in FI! Sweet!!! So far we have myself, Brent, Randy, John S, Victor, Kelly, Mike P and Cory. That's 8! Am I missing anyone else?

[cory1000]

I heard from Carl that Jack has a "jack day" at buttonwillow Aug 8th....

Originally Posted by plastique999

Hopefully there are some other track events before to practice on...

[Jack]

Just wanted to give everyone plenty of notice regarding the 6th stop for the Lotus Challenge Series, which follows the Buttonwillow August weekend event.
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The sixth LCS TT Event will be a one-day event held at Streets of Willow on Wednesday, September 10th. This will be a LOTUS Cars ONLY event and is limited to 20 participants/cars. The event is being put on in association with Speed Ventures. Aaron will be there with his timing equipment and will be conducting the time trial. Timing results for each practice session will be posted in the typical SV manner. We will have a full corner worker crew and Fire&Safety will be in attendance.

We will have 2 run groups with 10 cars each, so there will be plenty of "empty" track time/practice before the time trial. In fact, each participant will have seven 30 minute practice sessions (for a total of 3 1/2 hours) if they choose to run all their sessions, followed by the time trial exercise. You will get more on-track time with 1/3 fewer cars (before the time trial even commences) than you typically get at a standard Speed Ventures 2 day event.

The track day schedule will look something like this:

Registration -- 7:00 AM to 7:35

Driver's Meeting -- 7:35 to 7:55

First practice session/run group of 10 cars to commence at 8:00 AM; Second practice/ run group will go out at 8:30; and the practice sessions will continue on the hour and 1/2 hour until Noon.

Lunch Break -- Noon to 12:30 PM -- TRACK CLOSED

Practice sessions to continue from 12:30 until 3:30 PM

Time Trial Drivers Meeting to commence at 3:40 PM

Time Trial will begin at approximately 3:50 PM.

Cost for this event will be $325 per car and will include timing transponders for all participants. We will be using a FIST PAID, FIRST SERVED allocation system. We need 20 paid participants to cover the overhead associated with this very limited track event. This is a non-profit venture.

If we fail to reach our critical mass of 20 cars by August 29th, the event may be cancelled. In that event, all monies will be refunded. We would greatly appreciate your prompt commitment and payment.

If you are interested in attending, please send your check for $325 to:
Jack Fried, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 25th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Feel free to RSVP in this post..... but we need your payment too.

Please make note: This SOW event replaces the Cal. Speedway event that was previously scheduled for September 13 and 14.

[jplotus]

All Lcs partcipants and members we have changed some of the events that were listed on our website for safety reasons. Next year we will run California speedway as well as infineon.
Please note that the final event for the year will be were we started, Spring mountain motorsports in Pahrump. It will be great to see how much progress our series has made in our driving ability. We are determing the location of the seventh event and the date and should have it posted by monday. Thank you for your patience as we develop the series. Jim

[Jack]

Response has be fantastic so far -- We only need 12 more cars and some have said that the check is in the mail. Thanks guys.


Please note that we are capping this event at 20 Lotus-ONLY cars -- don't miss out!


LCS participants to date:

1)Glen -- n/a mod
2)Robb -- n/a mod
3)Dan -- n/a mod
4)Edward -- n/a
5)Richard -- CUP
6)Tom -- CUP
7)Jim -- CUP
8)Jack -- CUP

[ZJChaser]

holy cup cars batman. thats great to see.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by ZJChaser

holy cup cars batman. thats great to see.

AJ,

How about you....you can make it by September 10th -- ULTRA..... baby.

We miss you!

[Dmbrown34]

Jack,

You know I'll be there. Looking forward to being sub 1:30 this time.

Doug

[ZJChaser]

Originally Posted by Jack

AJ,

How about you....you can make it by September 10th -- ULTRA..... baby.

We miss you!

we'll see where the power falls depending how conservative the tune is...can I keep it low and run in Cup with you guys? gonna get lonely up in ultra. plus I'll still have no chance against some of these turbo cars when they come out. Hopefully that September event will be the shakedown for the car. Right before I take off to Singapore for the GP....boooyaaaa

I miss you guys too

[Jack]

Originally Posted by ZJChaser

we'll see where the power falls depending how conservative the tune is...can I keep it low and run in Cup with you guys? gonna get lonely up in ultra. plus I'll still have no chance against some of these turbo cars when they come out. Hopefully that September event will be the shakedown for the car. Right before I take off to Singapore for the GP....boooyaaaa

I miss you guys too

I'm sure we can make some accommodation for you...but, it will be up to Robb and Jim -- they are in charge of "classing"....I'm just the custodian.

[Jack]

Originally Posted by Dmbrown34

Jack,

You know I'll be there. Looking forward to being sub 1:30 this time.

Doug

You will.

It wouldn't be a proper LCS Event w/o you and Margaret.

[Jack]

LCS participants to date:

1)Glen -- n/a mod
2)Robb -- n/a mod
3)Dan -- n/a mod
4)Edward -- n/a
5)Richard -- CUP
6)Tom -- CUP
7)Jim -- CUP
8)Jack -- CUP
9)Doug -- n/a

[T1Autobahn]

AJ,

According to the rules, if you keep the stock throttle body then you should fall in the Cup class. Keep the motor stock w/ r-comp and you'll fall in FI.

[Brent Bauman]

Jack, Check is in the mail for 9/10. Have fun tomorrow, wish I could have made it.

[robb373]

Originally Posted by Jack

LCS participants to date:

1)Glen -- n/a mod
2)Robb -- n/a mod
3)Dan -- n/a mod
4)Edward -- n/a
5)Richard -- CUP
6)Tom -- CUP
7)Jim -- CUP
8)Jack -- CUP
9)Doug -- n/a

Only 11 more to go and I have already spoke with 7 other entrants that are getting funds ready to attend!

Please RSVP QUICKLY if you can in order to reserve your spot!


AJ, get that beast ready! let me know when you see some power figures and we will talk classing.

Robb

[jplotus]

Assuming we reach our target number of cars we will have the second demo race of the season. In addition, we will practice the race start for this event. Jim

[robb373]

Originally Posted by jplotus

Assuming we reach our target number of cars we will have the second demo race of the season. In addition, we will practice the race start for this event. Jim

I can print up some instructions.....

1. maintain 40 mph speed coming into straightaway

2. tighten up two cars wide and nose to tail.

3. Once green flag is waved LET ROBB PASS YOU

4. Follow Robb to the finish line!

[Jack]

Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

Jack, Check is in the mail for 8/10. Have fun tomorrow, wish I could have made it.

Brent,

If you mean the August Buttonwillow 'Jack-Pack' track day -- that's 8/8 not 8/10. Or, do you mean the LCS SOW event -- if so, that's 9/10. I'm confused.

Tomorrow should be fun...we're going to see if Craig can beat the current Lotus record at WSIR in 105 degree heat .... the current record set by Craig is a 1:26.47 in my Cup car. He also did a great time of 1:27.xx in the 300+ RWHP Ronin-mobile as well as a 1:30.04 in a normally-aspirated Elise. All those times were done in much cooler weather however.

Tomorrow, he'll go for a new record in an Exige S with several Cup car mods. We'll see.

[Brent Bauman]

If you mean the August Buttonwillow 'Jack-Pack' track day -- that's 8/8 not 8/10. Or, do you mean the LCS SOW event -- if so, that's 9/10. I'm confused.

Apparently its me thats confused, or just can't type. I will be in for 8/8 Jackpack, 8/9&10 LCS, and 9/10 LCS. I have only sent the check to you for 9/10 to hold a spot for SOW, looking for details for other events. Good luck and have fun tomorrow. Say hi to Craig for me. Shoes S is he driving?