Link to popular hotrods LT1 Z28 project car?

[ssteve]

I know a guy who works at sears point and says F-bodys are crap on the track cause they are to big to fit in a chicane next to another car.and they handle like crap compared to just about every sport comact and even most mustangs. I am looking at getting a 97 SS and want to set it up to take a few local scca track days and maybe get my license for the track. It was just an idea cause im kind of getting bored of the drag strip and want a change of pace for a little bit.I was wondering if anyone has a link to some info on the LT1 Z28 project car that popular hotrod did? I want to see how they liked it and how it compared to other cars seeming they got to get on the track with just about everything out there.

[Cat]

AutoX is education. Many have problems with control of a car that yields characteristics and hp that f-bodies produce. That’s why they need to get “seat time”. Bondurant uses C5’s to instruct… Not your everyday sport compact. First you need some Driver's Education. (http://www.f-bodyhideout.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=13473&page=0&view=collaps ed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) Then learn how to Walk the Walk (http://www.f-bodyhideout.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=11685&page=0&view=collaps ed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1) And last but not least learn how to be SMOOTH (http://www.f-bodyhideout.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Number=8434&page=0&view=collapse d&sb=5&o=&fpart=1).

"Most experienced Time Trial drivers will agree that their automobile, as delivered from the factory in stock form, has significantly more performance potential than the Novice driver can ever reasonably expect to exploit. This is prior to any performance modifications being made to the car! Therefore, from the outset, it is generally recommended that the Novice driver thoroughly prepare and maintain the car and learn to drive it as delivered. There will be plenty of time to upgrade later in the season."

If there is one piece of advice I can give, SEAT TIME.

[Timmay]

Hmmm, solo results for 2003 Indianapolis region:
BS Series
13 David Johnson 02 Chevy Camaro SS Black 0 10 10 10 7 8 10 8 56 Yes Yes Yes
6 Mike Stensland 00 Honda S2000 Red 9 7 8 0 9 10 0 10 53 Yes Yes Yes
17 Nick Snyder 88 Mazda RX7 Red 5 0 7 0 7 0 9 7 35 Yes Yes Yes
90 Harold Hammerly 01 Honda S2000 White 10 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 28 Yes Yes
111 Robert Shapinsky 73 Porsche 911 Blue 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 9 23 Yes Yes
190 Gus Hammerly 01 Honda S2000 White 8 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 18 Yes
11 Clinton Flouezyk 73 Porsche 911 Blue 0 0 0 0 0 9 8 0 17 Yes Yes
15 Kevin McLeaseter 95 BMW M3 Silver 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Yes
14 Brian Hardman BMW M3 White 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 9
6 Steve Knitter Porsche 911 Silver 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 Yes
41 Scott Schafer 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8
7 Cooper Lacy 88 Mazda RX7 Red 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Yes
1 Gordon Alexander 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 7 Yes
111 Chris Crowley 02 Chevy Camaro SS Black 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
7 Erik Nar 03 Nissan 350Z Grey 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6
71 Janet Feldmann BMW Z3 Black 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6
1 Robert Midkiff 88 Porsche 944 Turbo Black 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5
19 Keith Caskey 03 Honda S2000 Silver 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
11 Marty Bird 01 Audi TT Black 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

FS Series
7 Jon Adams 87 Chevy Camaro Red 0 10 8 0 10 8 8 8 52 Yes Yes Yes
59 Sean Murphy 95 Chevy Camaro Red 9 9 0 0 0 9 10 10 47 Yes
1 Michael Hacker 87 Pontiac GTA White 0 0 0 0 0 10 9 9 28 Yes Yes
2 Craig Sherman 02 Chevy Camaro Z28 Silver 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 14 Yes Yes
00 Bill Farr Ford Mustang Red 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10
291 Jeremy Straus 97 Ford Mustang Black 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
71 Mike Miserendino 00 Chevy Camaro Black 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 Yes
17 Aaron Mathewson 00 Chevy Camaro Black 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 Yes Yes
5 Alex Wilson 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
29 Robert Jubina 97 Ford Mustang Black 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
15 Jason Lindsey 90 Nissan 300ZX Red 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7
15 Nik Hatton 88 Nissan 300ZX Black 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
5 Alex Wilson 90 Nissan 300ZX Red 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6
68 Chris Hersley 01 Ford Mustang Green 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
ESP Series
17 Aaron Mathewson 00 Chevy Camaro Black 8 10 0 7 9 9 10 10 56 Yes Yes Yes
16 Jeff Rapp 65 Chevy Corvair Red 10 0 0 9 10 10 9 0 48 Yes Yes Yes
18 Steve Povalac 89 Pontiac Firebird White 9 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 17 Yes Yes
71 Mike Miserendino 00 Chevy Camaro Black 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10 Yes
1 Derone Allen 90 Ford Mustang Red 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8
61 Greg Greer 03 Mitsubishi Evo 8 Yellow 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 8
68 Trent Hutchinson Chevy Camaro 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6
9 Ted Hunter 65 Chevy Corvair Red 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5
13 Connie Hutchinson Chevy Camaro 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4

Every Series the Camaro was in, it took first.


2002 Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series:
AS
Fred Young 85 Chevy Camaro 2170 250 300 220d 250 220 300 300 180d 300 250
Herman Melotti 86 Chevy Camaro 1840 XXX XXX XXX 300 300 250 250 300 140 300
Mike Canney Ford Mustang 1470 200 220 200 DNS XXX XXX 200 250 180 220
Ted Warning Chevy Camaro Z28 1240 160 DNSd 250 DNS DNS XXX 220 160 250 200
SSB
Guy Pavageau 01 Chevy CamaroZ28 1800 XXX XXX XXX 300 300 XXX 300 300 300 300
Duane Dreyer Toyota Celica GTS 1690 250 XXX XXX 250 220 XXX 220 250 250 250
Michael Cerretani 99 Mazda Miata 1680 300 XXX XXX 220 250 XXX 250 220 220 220

2003 Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series
AS
Mike Canney 84 Ford Mustang 2050 300 300 300 300 220d 220d 250 300 300
Herman Melotti Chevy Camaro 1360 XXX XXX XXX 250 250 300 220 140 200
Christopher Ihara Ford Mustang 1120 250 XXX XXX 200 200 250 DNF DNS 220
Kevin McClain Ford Mustang 1040 220 XXX XXX 160 DNS 180 140 160 180
ITE
Steve Hammond Chevy Corvette 1750 XXX 250 300 300 DNSd DNS 300 300 300
Tony Stefanon 95 Chevy Camaro 1330 XXX XXX XXX 250 250 200 250 220 160
Robert Snyder Porsche 911 1070 DNSd XXX DNS 220 130 300 DNF 200 220
Eric Rupert Porsche 911 850 200 200 XXX XXX 200 250 DNF DNF XXX
Sounds like your guy needs to learn his facts.

[ssteve]

Oh no he is not "my guy" nor my friend just some moron I use to work with. As for "seat time" I completely understand where you are coming from cause I ride/race motorcycles and as we say "saddle time is the greatest teacher". As for driving my car stock for sometime, I dont think that is going to happen due to the fact that my car is going to be bracket raced and driven on the street so there are a number of mods I want to do to it. mainly suspension, gears M6 with 4.10's, ehaust, 6point roll cage, tires wheels and such. I am currently in the process of selling my 96 impala so I have some time to plan my rout of action and what not and I figure what better time than now to start doing some homework.

[Cat]

In the world of Racecars, get in as much seat time as possible with a qualified instructor. I strongly recommend enrolling in a professional driving school. An example of the seat time you will accumulate at driving school, Bondurant provides five or more hours of seat time per day. Taking a four day course, you will spend twenty hours behind the wheel at speed. That will give you at least a full year of experience!

You need to read the General Competitive Rules (GCRs) of the club or clubs you intend to compete in. A thorough reading of the GCRs will tell you what class your car will run in. Consult with knowledgeable Club members for answers to your questions. Points are assessed on car modifications to place you in a class. If you are a Green driver, your rookie season in production class will be extremely frustrating. Even more if you end up in Street Modified. Your car may be slightly faster than the other guy’s, but those dedicated drivers will be right behind you, or passing you! The drivers with the best feel for their cars, the track and themselves will be getting the best times. First, you need to fine-tune your driving skills enabling you to draw forth the maximum advantage out of any future planned modifications.

Now, you can ignore this advice. No skin off my nose. I see it all the time. If you are serious, use that money to hone your skills first. Pay to take some courses with an instructor. It will far exceed ANY bolt-on or modification. This is not drag racing where anyone can punch the accelerator. You want to do some homework, start by reading the articles in this section. Get out and consult with knowledgeable SCCA members in your area! Watch the races, see who is fast, and TALK.