Ohio Mile coverage... was that you, Doc?

[Science Abuse]

Sounds like the event worked for the town, hopefully it'll be back:

http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?SectionID=49&SubSectionID=156&ArticleID=198585

 

A rookie over the weekend reached 168 mph on his first trip down the track, and according to Jaehnig, the driver was immediately met by ECTA officials and escorted out of the facility.

[Buckeye1647545503]

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[SPL_Josh]

Person was banned for life

[Dr. Apex]

Banned for life?? Sheesh, sound like some dbags if they go that far.

[Science Abuse]

Banned for life?? Sheesh, sound like some dbags if they go that far.

 

Their insurers made the rules, and were on-site, looking over their shoulders. If they screw up once, the whole event is lost.

[SpaceGhost]

At least he knows his trap speed now! LOL

[Guest Spam]

Thats mean

[Sturg1647545502]

haha, nice.

[Doc1647545523]

Nope, that wasn't me. I did my rookie run within the rules and got an okay from the Racing Director to go faster.

 

I think my rookie run was 118 (I was limited to 125 on the first run).

 

I'm glad I didn't get a lifetime ban for that second run I made.

[TTQ B4U]

How is the track/run way condition?

 

I would imagine it has to be pretty smooth and in good shape to accommodate these types of runs.

 

Looks like fun. So what are the MPH limits for newbs? Are you restricted on each subsequent run or how does it work?

[Science Abuse]

How is the track/run way condition?

I would imagine it has to be pretty smooth and in good shape to accommodate these types of runs.

 

It was designed to catch 200,000lb falling out of the sky on tiny wheels. This makes for a surface that will last a very long time.

[SpaceGhost]

So what are the MPH limits for newbs? Are you restricted on each subsequent run or how does it work?

 

If you have any car without a cage he said in the other thread you cannot break 135 in the traps. :dumb:

[DKilbourne]

It was designed to catch 200,000lb falling out of the sky on tiny wheels. This makes for a surface that will last a very long time.

 

Haha. Nice.

[TTQ B4U]

It was designed to catch 200,000lb falling out of the sky on tiny wheels. This makes for a surface that will last a very long time.

 

Perhaps but given its no longer being maintained as a landing strip.......so again is the current condition decent?

 

If you have any car without a cage he said in the other thread you cannot break 135 in the traps. :dumb:

 

I supposed understand, especially given the liability side, but it still sucks. Not worth the trip for stock cars then IMO. Other than to say you did it.

[Doc1647545523]

The runway is still being maintained for use, although it currently isn't used; the airport has other active runways receiving very light use. I believe there is a longer runway used to land planes for repair at the facility. We were instructed not to litter anything, even something as small as a piece of safety wire, because of the potential of that getting into a jet turbine engine.

 

The surface is the smoothest I've ever driven. At the dragstrip and on the highway the Bentley picks up a slight road vibration above 100, but at Wilmington it was rock steady even at an indicated 175. Honestly, it felt the same as it did at 55 and still had a lot left if I'd had more track.

 

Newbs are to progress gradually to their safety limit. Non-cage cars are limited to 135, so the first run is limited to 125 (they allow a little variation, because they want you looking up across the hood, not down at the gauges). After you're told you're good (meaning you demonstrated control of your car, followed the direction of the starter, kept well between the cones, kept your head high, smoothly transitioned to shut down without any drama), then you're allowed to advance as high as your safety equipment limit.

[kirks5oh]

If you have any car without a cage he said in the other thread you cannot break 135 in the traps. :dumb:

 

Accelerate to 160+mph, then slow down to 135 right before the traps?

[Mr. Jones]

The runway is still being maintained for use, although it currently isn't used; the airport has other active runways receiving very light use. I believe there is a longer runway used to land planes for repair at the facility. We were instructed not to litter anything, even something as small as a piece of safety wire, because of the potential of that getting into a jet turbine engine.

 

The surface is the smoothest I've ever driven. At the dragstrip and on the highway the Bentley picks up a slight road vibration above 100, but at Wilmington it was rock steady even at an indicated 175. Honestly, it felt the same as it did at 55 and still had a lot left if I'd had more track.

 

Newbs are to progress gradually to their safety limit. Non-cage cars are limited to 135, so the first run is limited to 125 (they allow a little variation, because they want you looking up across the hood, not down at the gauges). After you're told you're good (meaning you demonstrated control of your car, followed the direction of the starter, kept well between the cones, kept your head high, smoothly transitioned to shut down without any drama), then you're allowed to advance as high as your safety equipment limit.

 

 

Set cruise @ 125 and engage at low speeds, and sit back and relax.

Set subsequent runs to 135 and read a book on the way.

[Doc1647545523]

Set destination in the nav system to shutdown lane coordinates. British female voice announces, "You have arrived" as you clear the trap.

[Mr. Jones]

Set destination in the nav system to shutdown lane coordinates. British female voice announces, "You have arrived" as you clear the trap.

 

:lolguy:

[TTQ B4U]

The runway is still being maintained for use, although it currently isn't used; the airport has other active runways receiving very light use. I believe there is a longer runway used to land planes for repair at the facility. We were instructed not to litter anything, even something as small as a piece of safety wire, because of the potential of that getting into a jet turbine engine.

 

The surface is the smoothest I've ever driven. At the dragstrip and on the highway the Bentley picks up a slight road vibration above 100, but at Wilmington it was rock steady even at an indicated 175. Honestly, it felt the same as it did at 55 and still had a lot left if I'd had more track.

 

Newbs are to progress gradually to their safety limit. Non-cage cars are limited to 135, so the first run is limited to 125 (they allow a little variation, because they want you looking up across the hood, not down at the gauges). After you're told you're good (meaning you demonstrated control of your car, followed the direction of the starter, kept well between the cones, kept your head high, smoothly transitioned to shut down without any drama), then you're allowed to advance as high as your safety equipment limit.

 

Thanks Doc! So you hit 175mph and they were good with that? I'm confused about the 125/135mph limits and cage requirements.

[Doc1647545523]

Thanks Doc! So you hit 175mph and they were good with that? I'm confused about the 125/135mph limits and cage requirements.

 

Yeah, they cheered me on, gave me flowers:

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1551005&postcount=40

[DKilbourne]

Thanks Doc! So you hit 175mph and they were good with that? I'm confused about the 125/135mph limits and cage requirements.

 

If you go 135+ at the drag strip you need a 10-pt cage. I have zero issues with their safety requirements. They have these rules in place to keep you alive and/or safe. If people don't like it, they can stay home.

[Science Abuse]

So I need to stay under 125 for my first run only, then I get to go to 135? That's easy, just leave it in 3rd gear.....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=3641

 

 

 

Perhaps but given its no longer being maintained as a landing strip.......so again is the current condition decent?

 

See above about how much those cargo planes weighed. Not being used as a landing strip will make it last longer. Without those emense stresses (the surface flexes when the plane touches down), it won't develop cracks as quickly and won't need sealed as often. It won't be shoveled in the winter, apart from that, its got a pampered life.

 

There was a 747 sitting on the other tarmac, so that runway appears to be long enough to handle what traffic is left.

 

I am assuming, of course, that the ECTA walks the course and cleans it before the event?

[LS_Sonoma]

McLovin the sig, Doc!

[TTQ B4U]

Yeah, they cheered me on, gave me flowers:

 

http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1551005&postcount=40

 

Ha Ha! I missed or skipped that thread. Nice job Doc!

 

If you go 135+ at the drag strip you need a 10-pt cage. I have zero issues with their safety requirements. They have these rules in place to keep you alive and/or safe. If people don't like it, they can stay home.

 

I have zero issues with their requirements as well because it's their track and with their limitations I have zero interest in going now. There are plenty of roads that I know well where I've been to 135+ and beyond over the past number of years and with many different cars. If I fuck up and my maker takes me it will just be me and some corn/soybeans. For the record, the MS3 is extremely stable at 140mph.