1973 USAC National Championship - Entry List

Oyvind Andersen wrote:

Jason White wrote:

Oyvind Andersen wrote:

Jason White wrote:

The #94 Finley 73 is open to anyone.

Okay, can I take this?

It's yours.

Thx

Don't be afraid of asking for setup tips for this setup too, I can help if you want. 

Jacob Fredriksson wrote:

Oyvind Andersen wrote:

Jason White wrote:

Oyvind Andersen wrote:

Jason White wrote:

The #94 Finley 73 is open to anyone.

Okay, can I take this?

It's yours.

Thx

Don't be afraid of asking for setup tips for this setup too, I can help if you want. 

Supert, thx

Can I be added to the waiting list please?

Alan Forster wrote:

Can I be added to the waiting list please?

Of course

Could I be added to the waiting list please?

Lewis Stephens wrote:

Could I be added to the waiting list please?

Sure.  We also have a one off cars available for tomorrow's race if you are interested. (#94 Finley)

http://historicsimracing.123.st/t3221-round-5-milwaukee-jun-12th

Car #59 Eagle 70-Offy FI is free, giving up

I am not able put so much effort and waste time in uncopetitive car in every series participating in

That's a shame Michal. In that uncompetitive car you still lapped 5/10 faster than me, and I finished 9th tonight.

Sign me up to drive #59 please. If still available.
 
This was a tough decision. The season is winding down , yeah there are still a good number of races but the Indy 500 has come and gone.  I may have been better off waiting for one-off drives, in the short term that would be a smart move.  But it appears that the intent of this league is to assign drivers to teams if they plan on doing a majority of the races.  I'll also have a better shot of moving up to a more competitive ride or at least a newer chassis.

I've looked at the race results and see that the 70 Eagle has had some good finishes. But those were with established HSO drivers.
It'll be tougher for a "rookie".

I think I understand the rules. I could switch to a one-off drive but I would lose the #59 drive and would again be amongst the drivers on the waiting list.  

And I can see that there will be setup help.

I have no clue as to PEP gas treatment. (The major sponsor on this car). There was obviously big money to be made and plenty of dollars came to teams from STP and Rislone.  But I don't remember PEP.

Yes you can get better cars as one-offs but if you plan to do the whole season it is a good idea to join as regular. Any vacant regular ride will be offered to you first. Also, not at all races will there be one -offs or at least competitive ones. At the 500 milers there are more cars available but not so at the others.

That said, next race there will be some very good cars available, so maybe you can wait one race more and get a better ride at Pocono, then come back for the Eagle 70. Besides some powerful cars, the Smokey Yunnick Eagle will be available for Pocono and while not powerful, it is a delight to drive, especially on a long race.

Thanks for the reply Alberto
After many years in a different highly competitive league I've come to the conclusion that for that software (GPL) a more competitive car is usually a waste of time for me. I just don't have the skills to wring the last bit of speed out of a sim race car. Possibly I'm better on ovals than road courses. But I'm still low on the learning curve with the Champ Car.
Not that I'd pass up the chance to race a 73 eagle full time, but now I've got a good excuse for being slow(er). Less pressure, more fun.

Bob Holada

I have no clue as to PEP gas treatment. (The major sponsor on this car). There was obviously big money to be made and plenty of dollars came to teams from STP and Rislone.  But I don't remember PEP.[/quote]

PEP Gas Treatment was around during the late 60's & early 70's....I have an image of a can of PEP..I will email it to you..I don't know how to do that here.

Jason White wrote:

Way to go Jason!

Thanks guys now I know

BoB Holada

One of the few good pics we have of this car. Jimmy Caruthers giving it a shakedown run at Indy.

Is that #51 car available? If so, can I have it?

Lewis Stephens wrote:

Is that #51 car available? If so, can I have it?

Yes it's been available for some time now.
It's yours.

Jason White wrote:

Lewis Stephens wrote:

Is that #51 car available? If so, can I have it?

Yes it's been available for some time now.
It's yours.

Thank you.

I would like to join the waiting list, hadn´t noticed this series was run on sundays.

While you wait for a full season car, you can also check the race threads and pick the one-off extra cars. Next race at Pocono there will be several extra ones available, the thread will go up next week

hi can i sign up for this?

haven't done much racing on original rfactor (iracing mostly), but i came across these cars and this series and thought 'yes, thats exactly what i want to be racing.'