My SS 1LE @ SCCA Bristol Champ Tour

mjk3888 · 07-06-2017, 08:07 AM

As always the event was a blast and I'm satisfied with the results. I know I could've done better if I hadn't botched day 1 so bad. Obviously my target was the GT350 but as you can see I lost to him ever so slightly because of my day 1 deficit was just too big to overcome. That being said beating him by about 3 tenths on day 2 was very enjoyable. To me the highlight of the competition was how well Steve Vrooman did in his Challenger Scat Pack. His only mods are chassis bracing and 285 Bridgestone RE 71R's on all four corners. Even still he wheeled his 4200# car unlike anything I've ever seen. I can't help but imagine what he would've done in a lighter car.

So a few notes about the competition. I was the only car not on brand new or near new BFG Rivals or Bridgestone RE 71R's! The winning GT500 was a FULLY PREPPED CAM CAR!!! I'm talking serious weight reduction and brand new 335 BFG Rivals on all 4 corners. The GT350 also had RE-71R's and he was a talented driver as well. I feel like using Steve's Challenger as a bench mark I should've been as much faster than him on day 1 as I was on day 2 had that been the case I would've run away with the #2 spot, but no excuses here. As far as I know the GT350 had a lot more in it as well on day 1.

https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net...pdf?1499250186

zryan · 07-06-2017, 08:51 AM

Awesome! I'm satisfied you beat him at least once. Less horsepower and heavier car means the odds were stacked against you! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

mjk3888 · 07-06-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zryan

Awesome! I'm satisfied you beat him at least once. Less horsepower and heavier car means the odds were stacked against you! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

I think we're close to the same weight the Shelby may actually be heavier, but he definitely had me out tired. It's also worth noting the White Mustang GT we also raced had a 315 square setup. So myself and the Challenger had the smallest front tires at 285 but he had the RE 71R's

zryan · 07-06-2017, 09:21 AM

Interesting that you were still able to hold on. I'd imagine a beefier set up and even larger tires would garner the results you want

Or POWER! Regardless these cars are nothing short of exceptional stock.

JRL1LE · 07-06-2017, 08:31 PM

Good job Michael, I have run some national events over the years and usually I do better on one day for some reason, too. Nice runs on the day 2.

I ran the SCCA ProSolo at Crows Landing earlier this with my stock 1LE in the CAM class. I really like that class, we had 16 entries, all CAM classes are combined for Prosolo and I had a great time.

Good luck the rest of the year, these cars are awesome.

mjk3888 · 07-07-2017, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JRL1LE

Good job Michael, I have run some national events over the years and usually I do better on one day for some reason, too. Nice runs on the day 2.

I ran the SCCA ProSolo at Crows Landing earlier this with my stock 1LE in the CAM class. I really like that class, we had 16 entries, all CAM classes are combined for Prosolo and I had a great time.

Good luck the rest of the year, these cars are awesome.

Thanks! CAM definitely was a blast. Nice to compete against other similar cars instead of a pack of Z06's in A-Street. I didn't buy the car to be an SCCA champ, but it would still be nice if this car slotted into a better street class where I could actually compete on the stock level. Even still I'm sure I would've been waxed in B-Street just as bad as A-Street. All the Street classes seem to have a ton of great drivers!

FNxR3DNECK · 07-07-2017, 08:54 AM

I just took a quick look at the final results you posted and sure enough the guy that destroys us in A-Street locally was #1 haha Laurence Casey is just ridiculously fast! I saw two more of the guys I run against in the top 10 as well, so yea I say it's probably a good thing you went with Cam haha nice job Mike!

mjk3888 · 07-07-2017, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FNxR3DNECK

I just took a quick look at the final results you posted and sure enough the guy that destroys us in A-Street locally was #1 haha Laurence Casey is just ridiculously fast! I saw two more of the guys I run against in the top 10 as well, so yea I say it's probably a good thing you went with Cam haha nice job Mike!

Yep I just wish the weather wasn't so erratic so I could get a better gage on how I stacked up in A-Street. Their heat was in pouring rain day 1 and day 2 they were in the Sun with a good sticky track. Both days I was sort of in a shady low surface temp condition.

TransAmx2 · 07-19-2017, 01:47 PM

Nice job, great to see these cars competing so well at this level. Also impressed with the scat pack performance, In the test drives I took in a SRT I didn't feel these 6.4 challengers were as bad handling as everyone makes them out to be, and this is proof of that, Add some tires and chassis stiffening and they are competitive.
I had to do a double take on the Plexi Glass Parachute (I mean spoiler) bolted to the trunk of the GT500, wow.

Keep up the good work

MatthewAMEL · 07-19-2017, 09:10 PM

Great showing! CAM-C in a stock 1LE is going to be a tough get.

I'm in a knife fight myself here in Central Florida in AS with a C6 ZL1, 911 and C5Z.

It's astonishing what this car can do on the stock GY rubber.

IMHO, the GT350 (non-R) is completely outclassed at AutoX and on track. I have beaten all the GT350s at every event this year in RAW and PAX. I lapped the lone GT350R to show at Sebring (Chin, 6/17).

http://www.photosbyjuha.com/ALL-2017...EW/i-JvCs34b/A

BTW - That's Darren in the pax seat. You may know him

mjk3888 · 07-20-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MatthewAMEL

Great showing! CAM-C in a stock 1LE is going to be a tough get.

I'm in a knife fight myself here in Central Florida in AS with a C6 ZL1, 911 and C5Z.

It's astonishing what this car can do on the stock GY rubber.

IMHO, the GT350 (non-R) is completely outclassed at AutoX and on track. I have beaten all the GT350s at every event this year in RAW and PAX. I lapped the lone GT350R to show at Sebring (Chin, 6/17).

http://www.photosbyjuha.com/ALL-2017...EW/i-JvCs34b/A

BTW - That's Darren in the pax seat. You may know him

Definitely familiar with Darren. LOL! He was my instructor at Starting Line School in Feb. I think I may have been the first SS 1LE he drove.

Thanks! Honestly the GT350 surprised me a little bit, I know he was on the RE-71rs but I still didn't expect as much out of him. Even still I feel like my day 2 result was more indicative of where the cars actually stacked up against each other. Day 1 was totally on me as a Rookie driver. I still need to load up the PDR footage of the fastest laps from each day.

07-07-2017, 08:54 AM	#7
FNxR3DNECK Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 2,474	I just took a quick look at the final results you posted and sure enough the guy that destroys us in A-Street locally was #1 haha Laurence Casey is just ridiculously fast! I saw two more of the guys I run against in the top 10 as well, so yea I say it's probably a good thing you went with Cam haha nice job Mike! __________________ IG: @NC_M1SS1LE

07-19-2017, 01:47 PM	#9
TransAmx2 Drives: '98 Pontiac Trans Am Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Posts: 257	Nice job, great to see these cars competing so well at this level. Also impressed with the scat pack performance, In the test drives I took in a SRT I didn't feel these 6.4 challengers were as bad handling as everyone makes them out to be, and this is proof of that, Add some tires and chassis stiffening and they are competitive. I had to do a double take on the Plexi Glass Parachute (I mean spoiler) bolted to the trunk of the GT500, wow. Keep up the good work __________________ 2017 1LE Camaro Hopeful 1998 Trans Am M6, Bolt Ons (Daily Driver) 2005 Eddie Bauer Expedition (Family Vehicle) 2007 Z51 Corvette M6 (Salvage Project Car) 1987 Trans Am 350tpi A4 RIP

07-19-2017, 09:10 PM	#10
MatthewAMEL Drives: 2023 CT5 Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,619	Great showing! CAM-C in a stock 1LE is going to be a tough get. I'm in a knife fight myself here in Central Florida in AS with a C6 ZL1, 911 and C5Z. It's astonishing what this car can do on the stock GY rubber. IMHO, the GT350 (non-R) is completely outclassed at AutoX and on track. I have beaten all the GT350s at every event this year in RAW and PAX. I lapped the lone GT350R to show at Sebring (Chin, 6/17). http://www.photosbyjuha.com/ALL-2017...EW/i-JvCs34b/A BTW - That's Darren in the pax seat. You may know him __________________ 2017 HBM SS 1LE Sold 2023 Wave Metallic CT5-V Blackwing M6

07-06-2017, 08:07 AM	#1
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	My SS 1LE @ SCCA Bristol Champ Tour As always the event was a blast and I'm satisfied with the results. I know I could've done better if I hadn't botched day 1 so bad. Obviously my target was the GT350 but as you can see I lost to him ever so slightly because of my day 1 deficit was just too big to overcome. That being said beating him by about 3 tenths on day 2 was very enjoyable. To me the highlight of the competition was how well Steve Vrooman did in his Challenger Scat Pack. His only mods are chassis bracing and 285 Bridgestone RE 71R's on all four corners. Even still he wheeled his 4200# car unlike anything I've ever seen. I can't help but imagine what he would've done in a lighter car. So a few notes about the competition. I was the only car not on brand new or near new BFG Rivals or Bridgestone RE 71R's! The winning GT500 was a FULLY PREPPED CAM CAR!!! I'm talking serious weight reduction and brand new 335 BFG Rivals on all 4 corners. The GT350 also had RE-71R's and he was a talented driver as well. I feel like using Steve's Challenger as a bench mark I should've been as much faster than him on day 1 as I was on day 2 had that been the case I would've run away with the #2 spot, but no excuses here. As far as I know the GT350 had a lot more in it as well on day 1. https://dk1xgl0d43mu1.cloudfront.net...pdf?1499250186 __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link Last edited by mjk3888; 07-06-2017 at 08:18 AM.

07-06-2017, 08:51 AM	#2
zryan Drives: 1973 z28 Rs, 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Posts: 323	Awesome! I'm satisfied you beat him at least once. Less horsepower and heavier car means the odds were stacked against you! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

07-06-2017, 09:21 AM	#4
zryan Drives: 1973 z28 Rs, 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Posts: 323	Interesting that you were still able to hold on. I'd imagine a beefier set up and even larger tires would garner the results you want Or POWER! Regardless these cars are nothing short of exceptional stock.

07-06-2017, 08:31 PM	#5
JRL1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Ramon, Ca Posts: 550	Good job Michael, I have run some national events over the years and usually I do better on one day for some reason, too. Nice runs on the day 2. I ran the SCCA ProSolo at Crows Landing earlier this with my stock 1LE in the CAM class. I really like that class, we had 16 entries, all CAM classes are combined for Prosolo and I had a great time. Good luck the rest of the year, these cars are awesome.

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