- 1. Getting Back Into Vintage Racing. (score: 1)
- Author: "Tom Shirley" <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Sep 1999 23:51:17 -0400
- I've been out of vintage racing for 5 years and really do want to return. I have a 1982 Royale Formula Ford that I'm interested in selling outright or arranging a trade for a Spridget or Spitfire. If
- /html/vintage-race/1999-09/msg00042.html (7,110 bytes)
- 2. Re: Used racing tires (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 19:12:29 -0400
- There's a guy named John Berget who deals in used tires. I've bought a set of slicke from him but never anything vintage. He can be reached at (608) 836-6636. -- Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN (just nort
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00082.html (7,326 bytes)
- 3. Re: vintage racing and aluminum interiors (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 17:03:10 -0400
- These are the types of comments that I feel alienate some people. They sound elitist and don't make people feel welcome. I do agree in part with this comment. If you can't afford to travel long dist
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00136.html (10,280 bytes)
- 4. Re: vintage racing and aluminum interiors (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 22:06:11 -0400
- No, as long as you're conscious and can operate these features. I have attended races in which corner workers were spaced far enough apart that it'd take longer than the fire rating on my suit (whic
- /html/vintage-race/1998-06/msg00144.html (10,164 bytes)
- 5. Re: rules online? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 May 1998 17:59:17 -0400
- Hi Mike, Check out the HSR website at: http://www.hsrrace.com/ Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN (just north of Chattanooga) http://www.Geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1080 My Datsun 510 #18 (the race car)
- /html/vintage-race/1998-05/msg00101.html (7,246 bytes)
- 6. Re: Formula Vee (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@voyageronline.net>
- Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 22:33:35 -0400
- Check out the website devoted to vintage vees. It's located at http://www.brainerd.net/vvr/ Tom Shirley Sale Creek, TN (just north of Chattanooga) http://www.Geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/1080 My
- /html/vintage-race/1998-05/msg00129.html (7,224 bytes)
- 7. Re: Promotion, etc (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 21:13:06 -0500
- I agree totally Jack. I ran a few events in 94 & 95 in a FV with HSR. Twice I placed high enough to be awarded a medal (2nd both times). I didn't even stay to pick them up. The fun of racing and the
- /html/vintage-race/1998-01/msg00012.html (8,204 bytes)
- 8. Re: Promotion, etc (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 21:16:25 -0500
- Seems that the magazines only cover that group too! And usually the high dollar entries as well. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tom Shirley * * Sale Creek, TN (just nor
- /html/vintage-race/1998-01/msg00013.html (7,835 bytes)
- 9. Re: Book - "Vintage Racing British Sports Cars : A Hands on Guide to Buying and Tuning" (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 22:13:44 -0500
- I'll sell my copy (in perfect condition) for $50, shipping included. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tom Shirley * * Sale Creek, TN (just north of Chattanooga) * * 72 Da
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00117.html (8,470 bytes)
- 10. Re: Official Team Name Registery (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Dec 1997 18:09:28 -0500
- 1. Smoke and Mirrors Racing (S&M our specialty) Agent of Record: Don Queen clcsf@aol.com 2. Nickel & Dime Racing (Datsun 510s our specialty) Agent of Record: Tom Shirley tshirley@voy.net * * * * * *
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00270.html (8,384 bytes)
- 11. Re: I-MAX Theater "Super Speedway" (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 1997 00:24:27 -0500
- The local SCCA region tried to get this movie shown at the I-MAX in Chattanooga but the Tennessee Aquarium has some sort of control over what is shown and only "nature films" can be shown. What a loa
- /html/vintage-race/1997-12/msg00571.html (8,376 bytes)
- 12. Re: Just fun (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Nov 1997 01:58:00 -0500
- Careful, if your posts aren't directly related to vintage racing, you'll be scolded by list members. At least I was. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tom Shirley * * Sale
- /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00021.html (7,548 bytes)
- 13. Re: Historic Stock Cars (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Sat, 08 Nov 1997 23:45:01 -0500
- One way of looking at this is that they pay an entry fee. This helps to fill fields and make the promoters some money. We continue to get to race. I guess I can live with them showing up as long as t
- /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00028.html (8,726 bytes)
- 14. Re: Historic Stock Cars (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 21:15:32 -0500
- While I agree with you Jack about letting the rich guys run, I beg to differ concerning the Sprites and MG's paying the bills. Most of the races I've gone to have more than 50 and sometimes 60 or 70
- /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00050.html (9,829 bytes)
- 15. Re: Historic Stock Cars (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 21:23:55 -0500
- In HSR events, these cars are grouped with other cars with similar lap times. It doesn't make for a "period authentic" race but the stockers don't take up track time running by themselves. They simpl
- /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00081.html (8,648 bytes)
- 16. Re: Spitfire Heads and Cams (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 20:25:09 -0400
- Hi Pete, In all my travels, owning and knowing people who own Spits, EVERYONE, I mean EVERYONE I know says, I'd rather have a 1296 than a 1500. If the machine shop can fix the thrust washer problem t
- /html/vintage-race/1997-10/msg00047.html (7,314 bytes)
- 17. Re: Looking for car to auto-x/vintage race - advice? (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 20:37:45 -0400
- The best advice I can give anyone trying to get into vintage is don't bother trying to run a street car in vintage. Buy/build a race car. If it tears up, you're not walking. And street car wear out
- /html/vintage-race/1997-10/msg00048.html (7,711 bytes)
- 18. Safety Comes in Threes from Victory Lane Magazine (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 19:38:13 -0400
- I recall a discussion concerning the merits of 2 and 3 layer suits. Maybe this will convince those who think 2 layers are OK to reconsider. BTW, I wear 3 layers. With credits to Victory Lane Magazine
- /html/vintage-race/1997-10/msg00088.html (7,822 bytes)
- 19. Re: Thanks for the Savannah Historics Info (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Wed, 22 Oct 1997 18:36:36 -0400
- I ran my Vee there two years ago. There were 6 total. And a bunch of FFords. That race is the final race for the Monoposto Championship and usually draws quite a few formula cars from the right coas
- /html/vintage-race/1997-10/msg00102.html (7,854 bytes)
- 20. Jacques Is King of the Hill! (score: 1)
- Author: Tom Shirley <tshirley@VoyagerOnline.net>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 19:58:25 -0500
- Don't know if you guys follow this but my man won the world Formula 1 Championship this morning. Jacques Villeneuve is the greatest. Long live King Jacques and down with Schumuckie Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- /html/vintage-race/1997-10/msg00115.html (7,617 bytes)
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