Lime Rock 2012

I just recently received this photo from a fellow racer.  This was taken last year at Lime Rock(2012)of his grandson admiring my car.  He told me the photo is hanging up in his office.  I like it too.

I did put together a F5000 entry list for COTA.  Click here

New decals

Having a couple of decals made to replace this water decal. When applied I should have used clear coat to protect it. Got some engine degresser on it last year.

Other than that, getting ready for a antique show next week. Then back to the car.

Goodyear repaint

Needed to repaint the rear tire. I lowered the letter on the tire ½”. It sits on sidewall a little better. Getting a lot faster it this. I intended to use the real Goodyears at COTA(Austin). But realized if I had to replace a tire, all that would be available would be Avons. Really don’t have the space in the truck to bring old spare Goodyear tires with us.

Steering rack finished

Made the adjustment to the rod ends on the steering rack. This stopped the small amount of play on the left side. Everything looks tight now. Next on the list is gear ratios. From what I’ve heard, Watkins Glen ratios are a good starting point.

Steering rack

The steering rack has adjustable joints at either end. The left one has a little play. I’ll pull it apart just to make sure nothing is broken. As I remember, this one was adjusted in 2010 during the Watkins Glen event. I’m sure it just needs a little turn of a wrench.

Lime Rock photos

Photos from Lime Rock Park 2013. Thank you to Jim Knerr for great photos of #13. If it wasn't for Jim, I would have none.

Lime Rock 2013

Lime Rock Recap

Not the outcome I was hoping for. But I did test a few repairs and noted a problem with the steering rack. The steering rack issue is more of a adjustment than a repair. But this should help in keeping the car straight during heavy breaking. The car is now in the shop, the truck is unpacked and already working on the to-do list for Austin. 47 days to go.

Lime Rock, Saturday AM

Yesterday went well. The first session was more of a shakedown making sure the steering and braking was proper. The second session was more fun. Starting to drive the course and remembering turning and braking points. The engine feels like it's producing more power than last year. Today, 2 more sessions. By the way, the paint is still on the Goodyear tires.

Lime Rock Friday AM

Today it's a driver meeting at 9:00 then our first session around 12:00. The weather is looking good for today, but goes down hill for the rest of the weekend. May main concern is the problems that I had at Road America has been repaired.

A long day

Finally have everything setup and

made it to the lodge will be staying at for the duration of the event. It reminds me of Seneca lodge in Watkins Glen.  



Restaurant in front of our lodge



Almost ready for Lime Rock

This morning right after loading the car in back of the truck we got hit with a thunderstorm. It’s been raining since then. Lucky for me, most of the truck was already loaded. Thursday weather looks better. Leaving around 9am tomorrow.

Turning Avons into Goodyears, con't

I cover the tire with newspaper and spray paint the letters.

Hand paint the areas that need filling.

And now before your very eyes, Goodyears appear.




The top tire is from the 1970's.  The winged foot(Mercury)is position close to the 'D'.  On the new tire, bottom left, the 'D' is centered.   It looks like a mistake on the painted Avon, but that's the way it should be. 

 

Turning Avons into Goodyears

I've been working on this off and on. I have a old set of Goodyear tires that came with the car. I'm working on lettering the Avons using the old style Goodyear.



The tires have raised lettering and I coat them with paint.

Next I place clear tape over the letters and press down.

Now I place the tape on thin cardboard.

With a knife I cut out each letter.

Now I tape down the cardboard and ready the tire for paint. More tomorrow.

Lime Rock Park

Everything is on schedule for Lime Rock. The to do list is done for the car and most of the support equipment and parts are still on the truck.

Geneva trip

Took advantage of this great weather to get some work done in Geneva.  Staying overnight at the Sampson State Park. This was a Navy base in WWII. Did training at Seneca Lake.