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Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-18-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
Gasoline Fumes, your prediction turned out to be...

Gasoline Fumes, your prediction turned out to be absolutely correct!

Do you have any photos of Steven's Porsche or my Insight, from the event?
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-18-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
Congratulations to Steven (UltArc) for his...

Congratulations to Steven (UltArc) for his best-in-class win, driving a 2014 Porsche 911, achieving 42.6 mpg on the track. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: The EPA "combined" estimate for 2014 911 is 21...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-22-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
:D :) :eek: :) :D

:D :) :eek: :) :D
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 02-03-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
It's official - I'll be there. I hope a few...

It's official - I'll be there.
I hope a few other Ecomodders can also be there!

I signed up using the Green Grand Prix web site, and also made a hotel reservation at our favorite hotel up there. ...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-24-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
A question for Gasoline Fumes, and anyone else...

A question for Gasoline Fumes, and anyone else who was at last year’s event:
What was the required average speed for the morning track event?

In the past it was always 45 mph. Last year they...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-19-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,852
Posted By brucepick
2024 Green Grand Prix: April 12 at Watkins Glen International

The 2024 Green Grand Prix will be on Fricay April 12th at Watkins Glen, in upstate NY. We hope a few of us can be there again this year. It's always a great event!

I'm still working on getting...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-21-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By brucepick
It's shaped like a brick. It will have all the...

It's shaped like a brick. It will have all the aerodynamic advantages of an open parachute. Give it a new body with an aero-optimized teardrop shape.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-12-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
Here are two maps showing the boot and its three...

Here are two maps showing the boot and its three turns.
The uphill turn must be the middle of the three, the "toe".

https://cvrpca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Watkins-Glen-Track-Map.jpg
...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-12-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
WGI course length

I managed to find a good detailed summary of course length data for the WGI track. Anyone doing calculations for ideal lap times at any given speed, needs this information.

Here:...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-12-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
I've been using RallyTracks on my iPhone. I...

I've been using RallyTracks on my iPhone. I found a few apps for rally data so I'm sure there are more options including for Android. These apps run off GPS data, they don't need a connection to...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-10-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
VMan, what was the target speed announcement? I...

VMan, what was the target speed announcement? I want to know! I was there the first year the GGP was run at WGI, and so far as I know it always was 45 mph at WGI. Maybe reduced this year due to...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-08-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
Here's a good article in today's Washington Post...

Here's a good article in today's Washington Post (early morning, Friday). It may have a paywall - I can't tell because I have a WP account.

Electrified! Green Grand Prix No. 18 at Watkins Glen...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-07-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By brucepick
I'm sorry I'll have to miss this year's event. ...

I'm sorry I'll have to miss this year's event. My first miss since 2013. I hope to be back, along with my brother Steve, in 2023.

Yes, the boot should be "interesting"> :)
Any car that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-11-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By brucepick
Hypermiling again!

Hypermiling again! I’ve restarted commuting after working (very little) from home since March 2020. The display for last night’s trip home shows 60 miles at right around 65 mpg. Full disclosure:...
Forum: Instrumentation 05-02-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,354
Posted By brucepick
Scangauge Buttons Fix

ScanGauge buttons fix

After twelve years of use, the buttons on my ScanGauge became less and less functional. Depending on which menu or function I was in, they might or might not work. Finally,...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-26-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By brucepick
I’d love to see you at the GGP. Bob G is hoping...

I’d love to see you at the GGP. Bob G is hoping for a fall date for 2021.

This year there were only 20 cars due to Covid restrictions. Typically, 35-40.

Assuming it’s a 4-cyl, you would have...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-24-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By brucepick
Yes it does. Red paint, lots of decals, and the...

Yes it does. Red paint, lots of decals, and the front bumper lip about 3/4” off the pavement. Angled side skirts very similar to what’s on some tractor trailers.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-24-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By brucepick
GGP 2020 is now in the books. The GGP...

GGP 2020 is now in the books.

The GGP tradition of less than ideal conditions was continued this year. It rained the whole time. Foggy, too. The rules didn’t require headlights to be on, but I...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-22-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By brucepick
My brother/navigator Steve and I are in! We’re...

My brother/navigator Steve and I are in! We’re on line now at the registration building at Gate 4A.
Are any other EcoModders here now?
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-02-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By brucepick
The registration form for the 2020 Green Grand...

The registration form for the 2020 Green Grand Prix is now up on their web site!
Green Grand Prix - Registration Form (http://www.greengrandprix.com/registration/registration-form/)

Please don’t...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-05-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,815
Posted By brucepick
2019 Green Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, NY

Friday, April 5, 2019 is the date for the 15th annual Green Grand Prix, which will be held, as in all recent years, during the opening weekend at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, NY.
...
Forum: Hybrids 04-21-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,884
Posted By brucepick
I've numbered the panels for reference in this...

I've numbered the panels for reference in this thread.
All panels are overlapped (front one below the rear) like shingles or fish scales. The overlap joining #2 and #3 is large, due to the...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-15-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,003
Posted By brucepick
Xist, here ya go! ...

Xist, here ya go!

https://scontent.fbed1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/30728169_1963293087075333_1969540365492944896_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=1f1b1b0351dd5c9c91848a93317f28ce&oe=5B69EA2F
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-14-2018, 05:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,003
Posted By brucepick
We EcoModders had a very good day at the track...

We EcoModders had a very good day at the track yesterday at the 2018 Green Grand Prix.

I took first in class (modified three cylinder hybrid) at 88.3 mpg.
Garth Vinson took first in class (modded...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-08-2018, 10:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,003
Posted By brucepick
Not many mods done? Some mods done? Will you...

Not many mods done?
Some mods done?
Will you be entering as modified?

Remember, if it's modded, you can up your tire pressure to 50 psi in this competition. I believe there's no specific...
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