[TPR] [DeTomaso] Record price? (warning: tired, opinionated, ranting reply)

Wed Aug 23 13:02:24 PDT 2017

Alternator has gone bad. Guess it can't handle SSCC speeds.
Mark

On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎August‎ ‎23‎, ‎2017‎ ‎03‎:‎25‎:‎32‎ ‎PM, DENNIS ANTENUCCI via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:

Right on Asa.Why should this year be any different at a track or open road race then it has been the last 30+ years ? 🙄
Yea JB and I are close......at least the helmet is ready.
Hahaha
Let the party begin 
Mad Dawg
Ps DO NOT forget POCA el Presidente GERRY...in Illinois ...he is READY...sounds like Crazy Dave may be right seating for him

Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 23, 2017, at 9:22 AM, mark skwarek via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:

All,I was not able to get the fuel celled o I'll be running in the 155 class. 
Still putting the car back together. Another week and I should be done. It took 7 weeks to get the ZF done. It was due to slow parts delivery. 
Mark

On ‎Wednesday‎, ‎August‎ ‎23‎, ‎2017‎ ‎11‎:‎53‎:‎47‎ ‎AM, Asa Jay Laughton via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:

Good morning TPR SSCC racers (and wannabees),
We are three weeks away from running on the fastest highway in the US.  As Bjoern points out, you need to double-check the date codes on your tires, your harnesses and your helmet.  Also remember you CAN'T use tires that have been used on the track (unless they were only run in the Rookie School). Any track event tires must be replaced in order to run the SSCC.  Ask us how we know.

We have Mad Dawg and JB nearing completion.  I've not heard formally from Mark but I imagine he is nearly ready.  Three weeks to go.

I will be flying in to Fresno to play pit crew with the Dawg again this year.  We'll be driving to Ely Thursday with arrival sometime around 1700 to 1800 or earlier if all goes well.

Steve, yes you can race pretty much anything on four wheels.  Fire extinguisher, good tires date-coded within three years, stock seat belts (Touring class) or race harneses, no leaks, SA2015 helmet (I think this is the last event SA2010 will still be accepted, check the rule book), the rest is pretty easy.  If interested, let us know early and maybe Mad Dawg can put in a good word to help waive rookie school (save a couple hundred, unless you want to run on the track for a few laps).

Read the rule book.

We have a good time.  We try to stay out of trouble but hey..... they let Corvettes into the event...  whatta ya gonna do? >;)

Right boys, time to wind 'em up.

Bjoern, looking forward to seeing you again.  Diablo or Vector this time around?

Asa Jay
Read the Rule Book

Asa  Jay  Laughton, W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, retired
Sent using Jedi Mind TricksOn Aug 23, 2017, at 08:26, bflesland--- via TPR <tpr at teampanteraracing.com> wrote:
Hi Steve,
Heck, it's just 5 hrs from Scottsdale to SSCC tech at Sam's Town Hotel in Vegas...
Then only 4 hrs up to "race town" Ely. 

There is an "organized" caravan going up from Vegas to Ely Friday, just after tech and the Press Luncheon. Some racers enjoy doing this caravan.

Tech inspections take place on Thursday September 14th on 8:00 am in Vegas and is open until about 11:30 am.

If you have to go to "Rookie School" (for first timers) I believe this can be done same morning at 6:00 am in Vegas, or now even probably the days before the event. 
I know they (SSCC) recently changed the location (raceway) and times for this. 
You need to verify this eventually.

If you have a racing license I believe you might get a waiver for the otherwise mandatory Rookie School. You need to ask the organizers. 
Email: sscc.us at gmail.com

If you are not doing tech in Vegas, it can be done in Ely Friday morning or Saturday morning. 
But, the 1/2 mile and 1 mile shootout in Ely is Friday morning at 10 am. 
So you definitely want to tech as early as possible, if also doing the shootout.

The most important items in the rule book in my opinion is: 
Condition of tires, all tire date codes, tire speed rating, helmet type and Snell SA date, race harnesses and date codes. You also need an approved fire extinguisher.
Can send you the rule book if desired. 

And no oil or fluid leaks from car. Ask me, I should now...😉

Hopefully we'll meet at the upcoming SSCC event. 
We plan on doing tech in Vegas Thursday, coming in from LA same morning.
It absolutely takes away a lot of stress when you know you're passed inspections and are ready to roll already on Thursday morning.

And yes, you can bring almost any type of car. Not open wheel type though.
PS! It's the 30th Anniversary for the SSCC this year. Not to be missed.

Hope you find the above info a bit useful. 
Cheers Bjoern

 Den 23. aug. 2017 kl. 08.36 skrev Steve Lisa <stevelisa at patentit.com>:

 Dave, nice to meet you, at least by email.A

 Actually, our race shop and cars are all based in Scottsdale. And, I
 actually am getting most of my advice from Asa Jay (who sold me the car
 i good shape), other active members of this forum, and my own
 research.A We do all our own fabrication, motors, etc. since we have
 means.A That doesn't mean we do it right.A But, at least we have
 ourselves to blame!

 I would suggest starting a fresh email with subject area "Chicago area
 Pantera service help needed."

 If you want to build FIA Group 3 racer....we can help with that!d-

 On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, [1]djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com
 <[2]djenkins at vanguardtrailer.com> wrote:

 Steve,
 I see you have a Chicago address. I live near Chicago. My 73 Pantera
 needs some TLC and some one who knows what their doing. Any
 suggestions?
 Thanks,
 Dave
 Sent from my Verizon LG Smartphone
 ------ Original message------
 From: Steve Lisa
 Date: Tue, Aug 22, 2017 9:20 PM
 To: ehpantera;
 Cc: [3]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com;Wing, Bob R (394E);
 Subject:Re: [DeTomaso] Record price? (warning: tired, opinionated,
 ranting reply)
 I would love to come - but it seems that, like all race cars (which it is
 primarily), it is only getting done a week or even a few days before the
 events. And, we have already started the winter tear down -- so the engine
 is out, transaxle is going for rebuilt, etc. etc. So, our hope is it is
 ready again next spring to race at a bit of a higher level than this year.
 Can I show up with something else, like a 65 Galaxie?

 I am hoping that at some point in the next year or so I reach the limit of
 what I can or want to do, and then it will be easier to "maintain" --- as
 the "improving" part is past.

 Regards,

 Steven G. Lisa, Esq.
 Email:[4] SteveLisa at PatentIt.com
 Direct: [5]312-320-5888 <(312)%[6]20320-5888>

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