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1. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: JWoesvra@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 09:30:13 -0500 (EST); To all: For the record; anyone who has tried to enter a bugeye with anything other than a 948 during the last six years will tell you that it just won't happen. I think we have the most dedicated gro; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00218.html (8,481 bytes)
2. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Mike & Jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:18:27 -0500; Sorry if I offended anyone out there. I've never let facts stand in the way of a good story. The reason I even mention it is because of events like Waterford Hills. Many VARAC guys go there and we do; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00220.html (9,350 bytes)
3. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:01:22 -0600; I use the 70 Series Hoosier. I find that most organizations are letting people get away with a 60 series Hoosier which is way wide. Hoosiers cost me $80 each, and I can get 12 to 16 hard races on th; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00221.html (10,391 bytes)
4. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: DWhitesdJr@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 12:02:43 -0500 (EST); Jack Woerle said: "We (SVRA) do allow Hoosier tires, mainly because the Dunlop L tires cost so much more. The tire issue is valid, but in my opinion, un-resolveable." If the issue is one of cost, why; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00222.html (9,270 bytes)
5. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Wrtr@aol.com; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 14:37:15 -0500 (EST); << The reason I even mention it is because of events like Waterford Hills. Many VARAC guys go there and we do have a ball but.... In the race I was in, there were only 4 cars that were really legal,; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00228.html (9,433 bytes)
6. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Jack W Drews <vinttr4@forbin.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:12:20 -0500; DWhitesdJr@aol.com wrote: (regarding tires) In addition, Club Ford uses a similar rule and it works. I ran Club Ford for several years and was relieved that we were not on the tire-of-the-month plan.; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00233.html (8,661 bytes)
7. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: hayes@mediaone.net; Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 19:28:14 -0500; At one point I compared the 500X15 Hoosier with the same sized Goodyear Bluestreak repro, and the tread was about the same, but the Goodear carcass was an inch wider - a close fit under my fenders. B; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00237.html (9,485 bytes)
8. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: mike & jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:37:03 -0400; At last!!!!!!!! I couldn't agree more. I've tried both the soft and hard Dunlop L's on my special which being underpowered really plows it's front end and gets huge amounts of wheel spin at the rear.; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00245.html (10,630 bytes)
9. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: mike & jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 12:42:41 -0400; Hi Kevin: Like I said... I never let the facts stand in the way. I was really just referring (legality)to the cars that couldn't have had a 1275. Bugeyes for instance Sorry if I've ruffled any feathe; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00246.html (10,492 bytes)
10. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Wrtr@aol.com; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:34:11 -0500 (EST); Hi Mike; Of course no offense was taken. I have been following the discussion and sort of wanted to let the silent majority among us know that you can have a grand time running an old car without bei; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00254.html (9,387 bytes)
11. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: pmeis@bgsm.edu (paul meis); Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 17:07:10 -0500 (EST); Kevin, you have got the right attitude for sure. I would love to hear more about the Chrysler project. A replica lf an early American LeMans competitor really stirs my blood. Good for you! I'm insan; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00257.html (9,939 bytes)
12. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Wrtr@aol.com; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 18:25:00 -0500 (EST); Hi Paul: Thank you for your kind words. I guess it isn't always easy to not choose to build the fastest car you can, and sometimes you feel a bit like a martyr, but the fun and the history is really; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00260.html (9,924 bytes)
13. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: "Wm. Severin Thompson" <wsthompson@thicko.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 17:53:43 -0600; To all, When I first ran my time capsule Stage V Sprite in vintage racing 5 years ago, it ran exactly as run in 1961. Many races I couldn't keep up on the pace lap. Sad to hit the start line at Road; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00262.html (10,173 bytes)
14. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Wrtr@aol.com; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:33:26 -0500 (EST); << Many races I couldn't keep up on the pace lap. Sad to hit the start line at Road America while the leaders are already in turn 5.... That car ran 3:42s there. My current 948 MKII Sprite which has; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00264.html (9,678 bytes)
15. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Oddcarnut@aol.com; Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 21:54:29 -0500 (EST); I have to agree with you that it is fun running a really vintage prepped car. The money and preparation thrown at many small bore cars today is insane. THe legit small bore cars may not be at the fr; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00265.html (9,766 bytes)
16. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Brian Evans <brian@uunet.ca>; Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 08:52:21 -0500; My two cents worth too... looking at the lovely picture of the session in question, on page 37 of the current British Car magazine (I LOVE it when I get my picture taken...) The two cars in the front; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00269.html (12,812 bytes)
17. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Mike & Jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:07:33 -0500; That, whether good or bad is the reality of vintage racing today. A friend here in Toronto with a '57 Lotus XI LeMans has done 1:38 at Mosport...the first big race there was won by Moss in the 2.5L L; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00270.html (11,307 bytes)
18. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Wrtr@aol.com; Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:07:33 -0500 (EST); << I have to agree with you that it is fun running a really vintage prepped car. The money and preparation thrown at many small bore cars today is insane. THe legit small bore cars may not be at the; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00271.html (10,745 bytes)
19. RE: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Alexander Joseph H <AlexanderJosephH@Waterloo.deere.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 08:07:23 -0600; I heard you were actually really fast at Road America from the onset, but kept stopping to get a Johnsonville Brat. It was either that or you kept getting lost and had to stop for directions. Althoug; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00272.html (11,571 bytes)
20. Re: Bugeye Sprites w/ 1275cc at SVRA (score: 1): Author: Mike & Jaye Rosen <mra@sympatico.ca>; Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:12:34 -0500; The Sprite I referred to which started this whole thing, ran a 1:19 at Waterford this year. A friend in a Brabham Formula B ran 1:17 - you're right, just what is going on? 10 cents Mike; /html/vintage-race/1997-11/msg00273.html (9,605 bytes)

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