EMvette Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Guys, I'm Jon. But everyone just calls me The BeerMan. My entire racing experience (other than spectating of course) is in the AutoX community. I ran my 86 ragtop Vette for 11 years in local events, as well as national tour & pro-solo. Retired it 2 seasons ago to build a proper race car. I now share the 71EM Vette with racerdad916. He owns the drivetrain & I own everything else. You know, the part that turns, stops, and keeps the rain off your head. I'm responsible for the Novice program for the local SCCA region. So if you show up for an event (Which I strongly recommend), you will get to know me. I look forward to finding out more of what's going on the Columbus area. http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/Bspvette71/untitled.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/Bspvette71/Crossedup.jpg http://i987.photobucket.com/albums/ae360/Bspvette71/5-02NTR-1.jpg 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome, Jon. Lots of auto-x people here and a few just getting started in it. I hope to see you out at some of the meets. + rep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Smokey Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice intro, and welcome to the site. So is there a story behind being called the beer man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EMvette Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice intro, and welcome to the site. So is there a story behind being called the beer man? Yeah, there's a story, but it's too obvious for me to share on here. I'll leave it to one of the other insiders hear to explain. Later, BeerMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 how does one get involved with some of these events? welcome to the jungle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have been in the red c4 for ride alongs at a few autox's and beerman is one crazy mofo behind the wheel. Welcome Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMvette Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 how does one get involved with some of these events? welcome to the jungle. Go to http://www.ovr-scca.org Look up "Autocross" for info. Or contact me through the MB. I'm responsible to make sure Newbees have fun. I like to think I'm pretty successful at that. Later, BeerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Dang, you got enough tire on that car? How do your wheel bearings like that!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 welcome, Never did go to a SCCA event becuase its not worth the price there IMO, i generally run autocross with the buckeye miata club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMvette Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Dang, you got enough tire on that car? How do your wheel bearings like that!?! We need that much tire to get the power to the ground. You know the routine: More motor requires more tire, which allows more motor, which requires more tire. Rinse - repeat. Obviously the wheel bearings hate it. So do the rear suspension bushings. We have tons of action shots with the rear wheels pointed all kinds of funky directions. This winter we're doing all new wheel bearings, and replacing all of the control arms & connecting rods with heim joints. Hopefully that will help keep things under control. Later, BeerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMvette Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 welcome, Never did go to a SCCA event becuase its not worth the price there IMO, i generally run autocross with the buckeye miata club. I have friends that run with the Miata club & have watched some of their events. They look like fun, but our car is a tad big to run on the BMC courses. You should give us a try sometime. SCCA is definitely a different animal. Later, BeerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Sweet... Welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome Jon, you'll find plenty of other Solo 2 people lurking here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Good to see you - welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerdad916 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yet another old guy joins the fray.... welcome JB.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Hey Jon - just so you know, there is no forum for course design suggestions, look elsewhere.... Welcome aboard! Edited November 20, 2009 by craig71188 old guy typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMvette Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hey Jon - just so you know, there is no forum for course design suggestions, look elsewhere.... Welcome aboard! I noticed. Dang, now I'll have to quit CR. BeerMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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