[grnmnstr]

I'm going up to the Valley on Sat 10/20 to test. I haven't been up there since the original Indian Adventures had its Pontiac race series held there. Maybe 8 to 10 years ago. It calls for a test and tune and a high stake gamblers race.

For those who regularly go to the Valley, will it be crowded there that day?

Any other things I need to know and be aware of.

Thanks

[GTOLIB]

if it's a nice day, get there early! it will be crowded
I think that sunday is the final points event
that weekend will be a better choice then the 13/14 ,King of the Hill and Pinks

[triathlonx13]

I'll be going to Test and Tune also on Oct.20th. I plan on getting there at 7:30. I want to get a good pit, besides it takes awhile for me to get my car of my trailer. I want to take full advantage of the 10:00am time trials. I'm trying to get ready for ACTO, NJ Nov. 10th.

[TTAJay]

Originally Posted by triathlonx13

I'll be going to Test and Tune also on Oct.20th. I plan on getting there at 7:30. I want to get a good pit, besides it takes awhile for me to get my car of my trailer. I want to take full advantage of the 10:00am time trials. I'm trying to get ready for ACTO, NJ Nov. 10th.

Triathlonx13,

I saw your car parked in the pits at Nostalgia Day this past Sunday but I didn't see anyone around your car. I would have introduced myself. I didn't get a chance to stop back as I was there for only a couple of hours just to check out the swap meet.

[triathlonx13]

TTAJAY - Jason, Yah I was super busy that day being it was the first day for my and my friend Mike (65 GTO 505) with our new cars at the track. We both plan on going Oct. 20th (weather permitting). If you decide to go - look us up.

[ponjohn]

Here is track rental for the 19th. I am 95% certain I will not be able to attend. These are standup guys, I have participated in 2 track rentals they sponsored.

http://www.ccdsm.net/dragday.html

[grnmnstr]

John,
Thanks for the info. $70 is a good price for a rental.
Unfortunately I can not get off work to go.
So I will be there EARLY on Sat.

Thanks

[ponjohn]

Do they still have the wed night test n tune?

[70judgeconv]

No that ended in september.

[smagnotti]

The track gets too damp at night now to make it worth even having a test & tune.

[Wareagle]

Originally Posted by triathlonx13

I'll be going to Test and Tune also on Oct.20th. I plan on getting there at 7:30. I want to get a good pit, besides it takes awhile for me to get my car of my trailer. I want to take full advantage of the 10:00am time trials. I'm trying to get ready for ACTO, NJ Nov. 10th.

Your T/A looks Totally Menacing--very nice.

[triathlonx13]

Originally Posted by Wareagle

Your T/A looks Totally Menacing--very nice.

Thanks!!!!

[triathlonx13]

I worked on my TA last night. I removed the Holley's power valves and re-adjusted my valves. (valve lash was way loose). This weekend I have a few other things I need to check and adjust. Looking to be in the high 10s Oct. 20th!

[Wareagle]

Like the Salesman said in THUNDERBOLT & LIGHTFOOT -- Kick her up Son.

[grnmnstr]

Anybody else going??

[triathlonx13]

I was able to get my car back together. I think we have it figured out. I have a lot more power on the upper end. There is still more to do - but it's way more than I had before. So it looks good for the 20th (Valley)... lets hope it doens't rain. My friends 65 GTO is back in good shape and he'll be there to. We're both looking to get 10s this time around. If we make it in the 10s then it's on for ATCO New Jersey.

[BruceWilkie]

The pits there really arent to many bad ones compared to other places I've been. Pretty scenery there this time of year too.(if its sunny) Way nicer place than the swamp at Cicero.

[triathlonx13]

Originally Posted by BruceWilkie

The pits there really arent to many bad ones compared to other places I've been. Pretty scenery there this time of year too.(if its sunny) Way nicer place than the swamp at Cicero.

I was thinking about going to Cicero next year.... what's it like? any place to camp? good level track? hook? How's the people / it run like?

[BruceWilkie]

Ok track if it hasnt rained in awhile. Great people, but their programs often run too slow for my tastes especially compared to Lebanon. It IS in a swamp I wouldnt camp there myself. its about 400 ft above sea level so the air is good. track surface can be excellent after a dry spell.There is a nice camping area run by the Indians at Turning Stone about 30 miles away from the track. Much closer to the track is Onondaga County Park on west end of Oneida lake just north of Cicero near I81 There are probably other campsites but living less than hour from there I had no need. Another nice track is NY International(FKA Motor City) south of Rochester. Near Geneva. They used to host the IHRA summer nationals there, but IHRA out grew it. I was first to go down that track when it first opened(fall of 70 IIRC). Was a mud pit from new construction. We had camped there the night before and mud oozzed everywhere. Ruined some of my Dads camp equipment but thats another story. Good we had parked in the lanes though we might still be diggin out lol. First time driving a "real" race car if you can call a 283 powered Biscayne a race car. P/SA open headers 7 inch slicks,gears wow was I young and clueless then. Redlight first round (I think I left on the first yellow)! Chevy was courtesy of my brothers friend who had brought along his C altered. We had flat towed the Chev. Wow the old days I wont go on.

[triathlonx13]

Doens't sound that great. My I'll plan one of my trips away to Epping, NH ?