<VV> Fire and Ice

[monza67 at aol.com]

Thanks Tim & Ned for the nice comments about Fire & ICE...obviously we like that little road course,too and will continue to hold the event as long as we are still able.?
Not only was Tim Mahler the FTD for the event, but Tim also holds the distinction of being the first person to register for the event for the last several years.?I'm concerned that Tim may lose this distinction, since Ned already said to sign him up for next year. 
The Iowa Corvair Enthusiasts really appreciates the support that everyone has shown for this event. In 1992 we had a regional convention in DesMoines that played on the theme of the movie, 'Field of Dreams'. The theme of the regional was something to the effect 'If you have it, they will come'. That same theme seems to fit for the Fire & ICE Autocross event. 
And come they did...there were folks from Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and of course Iowa. Wow, that just blows us all away...thank you very much for the great support of?this event. 
It seems like most everyone had a good time...that's why we do it...to have fun (oh yes, there is the competition, too). 

Look for the official times to be?on the Iowa Corvair website by Tuesday evening, if not before. 

And yes, my 17 year old son beat me again this year in my car. Maybe next year I should borrow a car, since borrowed cars always seem to go faster. 

Chuck Prosise
Iowa Corvair Enthusiasts



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From: tim mahler <flat6vair at insightbb.com>
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Subject: <VV> Fire and Ice


Trust me, this little 6 tenths of a mile kart track is not addicting.........I've only run it 9 times with the Iowa Corvair Enthusiasts. I missed the first year.?
? I took my dad along to let him drive the #3 car. He did not do as well as he did 2 years ago, but he still had a good time. The competition amongst every one present was just great. Laid back yet intense. Ned Madsen vs Jim Dallas vs Scott Trunkhill then Chuck Armer upset the apple cart by finding the go pedal and leapfrogging into second. Connie ran her second autocross, this time without cones or sand. The purple convertible did fine although she lost to her friend. Every class had some type of competition going on, family members against family members, or just year to year rivalries. It is just great fun.?
Dusty Bradley kept me on my toes, as did a few others in CC class. But not as much pressure as I put on myself. I stuggle staying on the edge of my seat, came close on my last run so felt better. Unfortunately, I missed my best time by 3 thousands of a second, still a tenth of a second slower than Michael leveque in his street yenko and 2 and half seconds slower than the Roe car. Both were my targets this year, at least one is achievable, based on my last single lap time. I have a few things to fix/adjust on the car, the rest is just keeping the fire under my seat.?
? Dusty and Jim Dallas, amongst others, will do that next year I'm sure. Will need to get more seat time before than.?
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The bench racing before and after the event was also great. Hard to beat good friends, good food, and good tall tales.?
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tim mahler?
#3 goodwrench?
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