ITB Opel GT track Debut

cherokee · 06-28-2005

The ITB Opel GT is going to make its first track apperance this weekend at Hallett OK. I plan on taking it very easy and maybe setting a new track record for the slowest lap

I will consider this race/test a success if nothing big falls off or I don't bend anything.

If you are looking for something to do and want to see the Opel GT in Gulf colors come on out to Hallett.

wish me luck.

gregory

benncojr · 06-28-2005

Good luck, have fun

. I think the GT will surprise you on how good it drives!! You may even surprise yourself on how quick you go around!!

jeff denton · 06-28-2005

Good luck, Greg! Above all, have fun. Show the people something different. My wife hears a lot of funny comments in the stands when my car is on the track. But they love it, something unusual really stands out on a racetrack.
I think everybody here is with you!

cherokee · 06-28-2005

I drove the car over to a friends house to help design a bracket for it (an advantage of living in the boonies the sheriff is not around very often) and the car pulled pretty well. I am just going to take it easy the first time out, not push any issues.

N61WP · 06-28-2005

Originally Posted by cherokee

I am just going to take it easy the first time out, not push any issues.

Yeah, right.........

GTJIM · 06-28-2005

A little gem of wisdom from an old track hound - get a big hammer and "ding" an inconspicuous part of the bodywork. Then you won't be afeared of bending your nice new race car!
Pedal to the Metal!

cherokee · 06-29-2005

I am using the rest of this season (what there is of it) to do some testing, I am going to push the car, but I want to know how it is going to act before I get too aggresive with it. I am moving from an ITA MR2 so everything is going to be different. I can say from running it up and down the street it seems to pull better then the MR2.....I am pumped.

DirtTrackManta · 06-30-2005

Cherokee,

Have a GREAT time out there and give 'em hell! I hear you saying you'll just mosey around the track... I have thought that same thing but then your out there and "accidently" pass that first car... a second and THEN one passes you and oh boy is it on!

Best of luck to you!

DirtTrackManta

StephenM · 06-30-2005

Best of luck to you this weekend! I'm sure your car will get lots of attention, it's certainly unique. It also looks a lot more "racy" than the Volvos/2002s that seem to populate ITB around here.

Out of curiosity, which tracks do you think you'll travel to during the season? I'm looking for an excuse to make a trip to Mid-Ohio or the Glen.

-Stephen M

cherokee · 06-30-2005

About the only tracks I go to are:
Gateway St. Louis
Heartland Park Topeka
Hallett Tulsa
MAM Omaha.

I think that the last races of the season are at Hallett, Gateway, and Heartland Park.

I am going to try to make all of them.

06-28-2005	#1 (permalink)
cherokee Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 358	Unanswered: ITB Opel GT track Debut The ITB Opel GT is going to make its first track apperance this weekend at Hallett OK. I plan on taking it very easy and maybe setting a new track record for the slowest lap I will consider this race/test a success if nothing big falls off or I don't bend anything. If you are looking for something to do and want to see the Opel GT in Gulf colors come on out to Hallett. wish me luck. gregory

06-28-2005	#2 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,268	Good luck, have fun . I think the GT will surprise you on how good it drives!! You may even surprise yourself on how quick you go around!! __________________ Are WE having FUN YET!! Rick in Atlanta

06-28-2005	#3 (permalink)
jeff denton former opel racer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: near some glaciers Posts: 2,863 Real Name: Jeff "Oh-Oh" Denton Provided Answers: 4	Good luck, Greg! Above all, have fun. Show the people something different. My wife hears a lot of funny comments in the stands when my car is on the track. But they love it, something unusual really stands out on a racetrack. I think everybody here is with you! __________________ No Opels were harmed in the filming of this movie. However two Mustangs, a Pinto, and a Capri were hospitalized. One Mustang was euthanized the next morning.

06-28-2005	#6 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Race! A little gem of wisdom from an old track hound - get a big hammer and "ding" an inconspicuous part of the bodywork. Then you won't be afeared of bending your nice new race car! Pedal to the Metal! __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

06-30-2005	#8 (permalink)
DirtTrackManta Opeler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 83	The pathway to hell is paved with GOOD INTENTIONS! Cherokee, Have a GREAT time out there and give 'em hell! I hear you saying you'll just mosey around the track... I have thought that same thing but then your out there and "accidently" pass that first car... a second and THEN one passes you and oh boy is it on! Best of luck to you! DirtTrackManta

06-28-2005	#4 (permalink)
cherokee Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 358	I drove the car over to a friends house to help design a bracket for it (an advantage of living in the boonies the sheriff is not around very often) and the car pulled pretty well. I am just going to take it easy the first time out, not push any issues.

06-29-2005	#7 (permalink)
cherokee Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 358	I am using the rest of this season (what there is of it) to do some testing, I am going to push the car, but I want to know how it is going to act before I get too aggresive with it. I am moving from an ITA MR2 so everything is going to be different. I can say from running it up and down the street it seems to pull better then the MR2.....I am pumped.

06-30-2005	#9 (permalink)
StephenM Opeler Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 28	Best of luck to you this weekend! I'm sure your car will get lots of attention, it's certainly unique. It also looks a lot more "racy" than the Volvos/2002s that seem to populate ITB around here. Out of curiosity, which tracks do you think you'll travel to during the season? I'm looking for an excuse to make a trip to Mid-Ohio or the Glen. -Stephen M

06-30-2005	#10 (permalink)
cherokee Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 358	About the only tracks I go to are: Gateway St. Louis Heartland Park Topeka Hallett Tulsa MAM Omaha. I think that the last races of the season are at Hallett, Gateway, and Heartland Park. I am going to try to make all of them.

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