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--- June 22, 2009 Monday ---
We are all set for Summit Point June 27 and 28. This race is a double header, on Saturday and Sunday.

The head gasket problem we had the last time out has encouraged us to build a second engine. The new engine will have Darton cylinder sleeves. This should make for a much stronger head gasket sealing surface. Also, the new crankshaft will have a 0.150" longer stroke and the bore will be 0.060" larger. This workes out to 319 cu. in. With a new cam profile, the computer simulation looks like about 570 HP at 8,000 RPM.

We have not forgotton about the cars frequent poor handling in the tight turns and have changed the rear shocks and springs to allow the car to roll more in the corners. This makes the front anti roll bar rate a greater percentage on the front springs, more rear grip in the turns.

Also, we have installed new brake rotors that have been heat treated by Solar Atmospheres, Inc. The people at Solar are first rate and we are looking foward to testing the new rotors. The unheat treated rotors last about 2 race weekend before showing small crack around the lightning/vent holes. We have used them for a couple more race weekends with no failures.

--- May 29, 2009 Sunday ---
We had to cancel going to the May 8, 9, 10 race at VIR, I was sick with a bad cold. However, the head gaskets have been replaced and everything looks good to race at Summit Point June 27 and 28.

--- April 19, 2009 Sunday ---
We went to Summit Point on Friday for testing. Did not go well. Looks like the head gasket is leaking compression into the cooling system. This forces water out and the engine overheats. We are going to pull it apart tomorrow. Hopefully we can get it back together for the May 8, 9, 10 race at VIR.

--- March 16, 2009 Monday ---
Up-Date, problem with Engine found. After a bunch of work it was discovered that one of the four magnets in the crank trigger system was missing! Problem solved. How it ran as good as it did is a mystery for the computer engineers to understand.
The problem forced me to get well acquainted with the tech support staff a Accel, they were very helpfull.

--- March 11, 2009 Wednesday ---
We got home from VIR late Sunday evening, 8.5 hours, not too bad a drive.
Weekend went good, nice weather, the event went off smoothly. SCCA ran a good show as usual.
The car was good except for a starter problem that caused me to miss my qualifying session. I had to start last (11th.) in my race.
After about a 1/2 lap I was 4th. With 1 lap to go I was 2nd and the engine computer started to have a problem.
I was afraid I would not be able to finish another lap and pulled into the pit area, finished 4th overall.
All-in-All even with the mechanical, electrical issues the weekend was good. The car is working much better than last year.
With the improved mechanical grip (different front spring and shocks) and more wing angle (8 to 10 deg.),
I have much more confidence the car will stick. My times improved over the weekend from about 2:14 to 2:04 in the race.
Accell and I are working on the engine computer problem, should have it fixed this week.
Next race looks like Summit Point, April 18 and 19.

"Friends of Mary and Hank" -- Click to Jump down this page to We have met some great people at the races.
"Vendor List" -- Click to Jump down this page to our these companies have been great, good service and great products.
"Our Track List"-- Click to Jump down this page to Links to the track websites, phone number and directions.
"Race Schedule" -- Click for Link to 2009 Schedule

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VIR March 6th Parked the car in the road trying to keep the tires clean.
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Mary cleaning the tires. She insisted I take her photo Working.
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Our group winner Victor and crew.
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After race in the impound area.
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Unidentified young lady, me and Sarah.
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Greg from New Jersey
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Greg's Dog "Reggie"
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Rich with his FC #81 after race in impound area.
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Bob and I killing time. We were pit neighbors
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Bob's SRF, ran very good in his race.
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--- Feburary 23, 2009 ---
Yep it's 2009 already, where did the winter go! VIR is in about two weeks March 6, 7, and 8.
We still have to put the NorthStar engine back in the old car and change the brakes.

Old Car: Not much changed for this year, except:
1) Service the engine, new rings, bearings and a touch-up on the valves.
2) New Wilwood cast iron brake rotors. We tried titanium rotors at the end of 08, didn't work, would not stop the car.
3) More new tires, Hoosier 25's, 35's.
4) Small changes on the body work.

G-Force Car: Long way to go with this one, hopefully later this year. We did:
1) Make new drive plates for the carbon rotors. The iron rotor drive plates use different bobbins.
2) Bought a second Aurora 4.0 L engine, still short some parts for it.
3) Found a second set of wheels on RaceCars.com. We have 2 sets blasted and painted now.


Photos February 22, 2009
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I added wings to the Hans. To keep the belts from sliding off.
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We made drive plates for the G-Force car.
Started out as 14.5# block of 7075. Finished at 1.6#.
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Old Car at VIR 2008 in line for a test session.
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1999 G-Force/Panoz on our new alumimun table.
This is a big improvement over the plywood.



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Friends of MaryLouise and Hank, their projects
Long Road Racing
Suite 102 3200
Raleigh, NC 27615
Glenn Long 919-614-4797
Race Car Rentals and Service
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Link to Shannon Johnson Porsche 911 page
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Link to Ray Shea Superspeedway Modified page
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Link to Stu Shortreed at Darlington Superspeedway Classic Car page
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Vendor List
The vendors listed below have been very helpful with the special parts for this project.
We highly recommend these companies for their excellent products and fast service.
ACE (crankshaft, engine work) 631-243-3631 NY
APEX Plating (anodizing Aluminum) 908-862-3223 NJ http://www.macraesbluebook.com/search/company.cfm?company=433803
ARE (oil pan) 916-987-7629 CA http://www.drysump.com/
ARROW PRECISION (cam followers) 44 (0) 1455-234200 England http://www.arrowprecision.co.uk/
ARP (bolts, studs) 800-826-3045 CA http://www.arp-bolts.com/
BARNES (oil pumps) 310-534-3844 CA http://www.barnessystems.com/9017.htm
CV Products (many race car parts) 800-448-1223 X209 Jim, NC http://www.cvproducts.com/
FAASST driving school SCCA certified driving school West: 719-761-1372 http://www.faasst.com/
HOWE RACING (custom radiator) 989-435-7080 Mike, MI http://www.howeracing.com/
KONI (dampers) 859-586-4100 KY http://www.koniracing.com/shopservices.html
MANLEY performance engine parts (valves, springs) 1-800-526-1362 X121 Jesse, NJ
Mr. GASKET (Accel engine management system) http://www.mrgasket.com/
PINE BELT CADILLAC (GM parts) 732-349-6878 NJ
REAL Racing Wheels (wheel parts) 865-856-0501 IA
SOLAR ATMOSPHERES vacuum heat treating (crankshaft) 800-347-3236 PA
THE DRIVESHFT SHOP (driveshafts and CV joints) 704-633-2380 NC http://www.driveshaftshop.com/
TIM'S AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP (engine work) 732-573-0600 Toms River, NJ
UNIQUE AUTOMOTIVE (wheel and tire service) 732-657-2223 Lakehurst, NJ


Race Track List

Click the link below for their website.
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Link to New Jersey Motorsports Park, NJ 08332 voice: 856-327-8000
Link to Summit Point Raceway, WV 25446 voice: 304-725-8444
VIRginia International Raceway , VA 245220 voice: 434-822-7700
Watkins Glen International, NY 14891 voice: 607-535-2486

Links to photos of the old car build up taken in 2006, 7, and 8
Link to Adapter Photo Adapter-1.JPG Fab from 12"x12"x3.5" 6061-T6 started out at 52 lbs. finished at 7.5 lbs
Link to Photo No. 1 Hewland-1.JPG
Link to Photo No. 3 Hewland-3.JPG

Link to asr7-12-07_6.JPG
Link to Engine Exaust Sys. Photo asr7-12-07_12.JPG

Link to Engine Install Photo asr08-02-07_14.JPG
Link to Engine Install Photo asr08-02-07_15.JPG
Link to Engine Install Photo asr08-02-07_16.JPG

Link to Side Pod Build Photo 11-28-06_1.JPG
Link to Sheer Metal work Photo asr-003.JPG
Link to Porsche 5052 Gear Box fitted to Engine Photo asr-001.JPG
Link to Build Up of Rear contron Arms and Exaust Photo asr-05-22-06_1.JPG
Link to Engine Case/Crank Photo ASR 15-6-07-01.JPG
Link to Engine Photo asr-07-06-07_1.JPG
Link to Engine Photo asr-07-06-07_2.JPG
Link to Grandaughter Helping Clean Valve Guides Photo asr-07-06-07_3.JPG

SCCA Links:
Link to SCCA Rules: http://www.na-motorsports.com/Organizations/SCCA/Racing/Rules.html
SCCA ---- A Great Sports Car Club
Link to SCCA: http://www.scca.com/Club/index.asp?reference=gcr
Link to Summit Point, WV 2026 Summit Point Rd., PO Box 190 Summit Point, WV 25446 Tel: (304) 725-8444

Old Stuff from Wall Stadium, Belmar, NJ 1970's:
Links to a past life with a Modified Stock Car at Wall Stadium, NJ
http://www.3widespicturevault.com/3wides_GSVSCC_COL_5.htm

Questions or comments please contact:
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