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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 04:59 AM
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Default VIR Weather....

Hrmmm?
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USL...=none&pid=none

"Saturday:
Cloudy with rain. High around 63F. Winds W to NW 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60%.
Saturday night:
Partly cloudy with a few showers. Low near 34F. Winds W to NW 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40%."

Stoopid weather...

Will
-who thanks all of the people who "wished" for rain...
-who will have to set out his sessions if there is standing water on the track...
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:00 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (Willard)

ut oh, hope yall got your rain tires
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:06 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (SOHCkordVTEC)

not happy about this. I put off ordering a new set of Kumho Supra Ecsta 712's until after the event so I could scrub off what was left on my Pirelli P700 Z's. I really do not think they will do too well in the rain. Oh well, it will be fun anyway.
The Kumho's are so good in the rain.

Anthony
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:09 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (Willard)

-who will have to set out his sessions if there is standing water on the track...
I'll be sitting right next to you. Standing water + hogpen + Hoosiers = offroading.

--Karl, who hopes his students all have tires with tread should it rain...
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:33 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (George Knighton)

There is a lot to be learned from driving in the rain.
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:34 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (George Knighton)

How ARE the Azenis when they hit standing water?
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:36 AM
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i'd guess like a dripping wet scared cat fighting for traction
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 05:53 AM
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Default Re: VIR Weather.... (Willard)

hrmness...glad i have those new P700's on...

DV- who would rather have it sunny and clear, but looks forward to VIR either way
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 06:20 AM
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glad for my khumos, does this mean I will be giving those Vipers hell?
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 06:29 AM
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glad for my khumos, does this mean I will be giving those Vipers hell?

Yes. I believe it was 1961 Formula 1 World Champion Phil Hill who called rain "the great equalizer".

Jon
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 07:40 AM
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There is a lot to be learned from driving in the rain.
Yep! The same physics still apply, but the car movement is at a much lower speed. I LOVE running my Prelude in the rain. The CRX sucks *** though - way too light, and the brakes lock up really easily.

Matt
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Old Dec 7, 2001 | 09:15 AM
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The CRX sucks *** though - way too light, and the brakes lock up really easily.
Try a 4000lb Caprice with old steet tires and race brakes. It outta be entertaining at least.
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