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by FV195
Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: Hill Live Timing
Replies: 7
Views: 9199

Re: Hill Live Timing

That would be great for those of us that can't make it, and get sparatic updates
by FV195
Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Entry lists for Hillclimb events.
Replies: 35
Views: 53052

Re: Entry lists for Hillclimb events.

print out the perment number list, most are on it
by FV195
Wed Jun 13, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Passing
Replies: 13
Views: 12978

Re: Passing

Steve, go to one driver school, you'll get enough passing. and maybe a Comp. linc. hills are not a place for passing, we might as well drag race
by FV195
Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Hill Climb Saying hello!
Replies: 10
Views: 10357

Re: New to Hill Climb Saying hello!

talk to your competers, if any. F500 not a big class in pha. last one I knew of was a 440. they'll get you in the right place, talk to my dad.(you'll have to anyway, he is the novice instrocter) he'll guide you in the right direction.
by FV195
Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New to Hill Climb Saying hello!
Replies: 10
Views: 10357

Re: New to Hill Climb Saying hello!

fire system, or hand held bottle in working order. helmet under roll bar, looking for 2" there. helmet in date? suit, gloves shoes socks, all fire proof.
THOR
PHA tech linc. holder
by FV195
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I did it !!! Pikes Peak here I come.
Replies: 12
Views: 22079

Re: I did it !!! Pikes Peak here I come.

good luck Bill, give them hell, show them what kind of hillclimbers PA breeds
by FV195
Tue Nov 15, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: PHA Banquet
Replies: 18
Views: 23127

Re: PHA Banquet

and after Sue has said many times that they would never let her in. Well deserved I think, she has done alot for the sport.
Congrats Sue you deserve it.
THOR
by FV195
Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: Summit Point Raceway, rain or shine?
Replies: 4
Views: 5593

Re: Summit Point Raceway, rain or shine?

Dave, linda just paints it as she sees it. they were off line, looking for dry spots on the track
by FV195
Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Log books
Replies: 3
Views: 8405

Re: Log books

the tech guy should have themm they are $10 I sold my last one this past weekend, Kirt was out, may be he'll get more by the next event
THOR
by FV195
Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: Duryea stuff
Replies: 61
Views: 136174

Re: Duryea stuff

must have been good grip! I was working the start line, Skip broke 2 chains, Butch broke a drive shaft, Bill's Audi broke 2 axels. so the traction was there
THOR
by FV195
Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ryan Dunn?
Replies: 3
Views: 4128

Re: Ryan Dunn?

Ryan was interviewed in sports car a few years ago, said he was going to hillclimb, but never did.
THOR
by FV195
Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula car roll hoops
Replies: 5
Views: 6381

Re: Formula car roll hoops

I hate to stir the pot, but maybe it is time to check all formula cars, but that takes a long time.
by FV195
Wed Jun 08, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Formula car roll hoops
Replies: 5
Views: 6381

Re: Formula car roll hoops

with you in the car, helmet on. the broomhandle, or straight line is to be two or three inches above top of your helmet. we only check if you look to be above it. cheif steward says something to tech. this rule is for your saftey. when I bought my vee, I was above the roll bar. had a new one put in ...
by FV195
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: Hill Climbing 101
Topic: Very interested in getting behind the wheel!
Replies: 72
Views: 102526

Re: Very interested in getting behind the wheel!

as far as the kill switch goes, if you are running an alt. make sure you get the right switch, that will kill the car, most switches just cut off battery. car must stop, fuel pump everything. should be tested at annual tech. and why would you want to disable it when not racing? no reason you can't h...
by FV195
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In-car video cameras
Replies: 7
Views: 6822

Re: In-car video cameras

Grace, the go pro can be set to take a photo every 3 sec. I set mine wrong and ran a regional race just shooting stills, I think you could shoot all night, but looking through them would take forever.
THOR
by FV195
Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In-car video cameras
Replies: 7
Views: 6822

Re: In-car video cameras

Myself and my dad both use the gopro camera. I take mine scuba diving too. you can buy them at pep boys these days, HD one is nice but not a must have, I have the standard def. wide angle. when I got mine the HD was not out yet.
THOR
by FV195
Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: February Meeting will be held
Replies: 10
Views: 8415

Re: February Meeting will be held

if we have to put fenders on vees, won't be able to pass the jag!
I second the drink till you pass out, but should say first one out is where we get to draw, Linda young gets to judge, and winner gets 2 seconds off their time
by FV195
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Hill Climb Event Info
Topic: PHA Shenandoah Time Trial July 23-24?
Replies: 15
Views: 17459

Re: PHA Shenandoah Time Trial July 23-24?

Rich, spoke with dad on the phone, he is in, but can't post on here for some reson?
THOR
by FV195
Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Christmas Pagoda
Replies: 4
Views: 5205

Re: Christmas Pagoda

for those of us that live far away..... thanks
no helmet or fire suit? living life on the edge
THOR
ps. was wearing shorts and tshirt on christmas day
by FV195
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Left foot braking
Replies: 5
Views: 4449

Re: Left foot braking

I started doing it in my street car to learn. the biggest thing is getting the feel for it with your left foot, your right foot has it from years of doing it. I have found the in my vee, I useally just need to stab the brakes to set the car or scrub some speed without lifting. turn one at weatherly ...