** My 930.......I present.....THE BEAST **

[Kmatts]

Craig, i just drooled on my keyboard.
if u see me in the blacked out 993, at least let me catch up before you take off!

[Craig 930 RS]

Teo -
The sweet thing is this is rarified atmosphere....I honestly don't think there are many/nearly any street legal cars that it can't :

out brake
out corner
out accelerate

I perused C&D and R&T magazine road tests........the only vehicle that has the P/W ratio of the 930 is the Viper Competition Coupe. And Randy was gaining on one at the track.

Oh, and a little somthin' called a Carrera GT.

The key here is *I* have to learn HOW to do this.
Gonna take some time. Looking forward to it.

[VZ935]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Craig911
[B]Teo -
The sweet thing is this is rarified atmosphere....I honestly don't think there are many/nearly any street legal cars that it can't :

out brake
out corner
out accelerate

Man , I wouldn't be so sure about that . Looking at your numbers I know of some street cars even back a few years ago when I was racing alot that I don't think would have much trouble with your car ..not trying to be a jerk but I just think you shouldn't put such heavy expectations on yourself and your car..I would think the people who built the car would tell you the same..Just have fun and enjoy the learning curve . Steve Beddors Ruf Yellow Bird is a street legal car.... and Steve can drive... he is at the tracks around the country for PCA races all the time...

[Craig 930 RS]

Put it this way:

Randy Blaylock, the previous owner has never been passed at the track.
And he ain't with Mazda Miatas.

[Shuie]

I started daydreaming about a turbo when I saw that car listed for sale. I couldnt understand why in the world Craig would list his beast for sale, but it makes perfect sense now. What an awesome car. Im so ****ing jealous.

[CBRacerX]

Looks like a great ride, enjoy!

[VZ935]

I did not mean to upset you . You have a great car there and I hope you enjoy it. I was giving advice from someone who has raced cars all over the country similliar to what you are racing . The advice wasn't asked for so I apoligize...I see Randy raced a 82 930 at Sears Point back in 01 or 02 and turned a very respectible best time of 1:52.3 . Not sure if it is the same car or not.


Sears Point - Full track w/ Carousel - CW
General Class Timing Name Car # Laptime Speed Make Model Year Tires HP
T1 luc 01:44.162 87.44 ford Trans AM 1994 Slicks 620
T3 C. Chi 01:46.726 85.34 Porsche GT-3 Cup 2001 Slicks 360
T3 Eric Knudstrup 01:53.601 80.18 Panoz Esperante 2000 Slicks 450
T4 David Kennedy (davepk) 01:46.967 85.15 Honda S2000 - R 2000 Slicks 340
T4 DrTONE(sfphinkter) 01:47.100 85.04 HONDA S2000 2000 Race 340
T4 Stephen Yap 1117 01:56.187 78.39 Dodge Viper GTS 1997 Race 500
T5 Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 01:48.128 84.23 Honda S2000 - R 2000 Slicks 250
T5 John Dearing 01:50.133 82.37 2002 Dodge Viper 2002 Race 450
T5 Aaron Bitterman 01:50.562 82.38 Honda S2000 - R 2000 Slicks 250
T5 John Wurth (fluxen) 01:51.618 81.6 Chevrolet Corvette T1 Z06 2001 Race 405
T5 Randy Blaylock 01:52.399 81.03 Porsche 930 82 Race 370
T6 Dan Ross 01:50.798 82.2 BMW M3 - R 1997 Race 240
T6 Brian Evans 01:52.117 81.24 Subaru WRX 2002 Race 380
T6 Richard B 01:52.957 80.63 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2003 Street 405
T6 Bankjob Wheelman 01:54.143 79.79 Porsche 928S4 1988 Race 340
T6 George Kibilov 44 01:56.702 78.05 Nissan 300ZX 1992 Race 400
T7 John M. (twohoos) 01:55.166 79.09 Honda S2000 2000 Race 250
T7 Joe Elwell 1113 01:56.179 78.4 BMW M3 95 Race 240
T7 Bobcat Bob 791 01:56.208 78.38 Honda S2000 2000 Race 240
T7 Rylan Hazelton (krazik) 01:57.199 77.41 Honda S2000 2000 Race 240
T7 AH 01:57.333 77.63 Honda S2000 2000 Race 240
T7 Joe Giannini 60 02:07.731 71.31 Audi S4 2001 Street 300
T8 Wylie Palmer 280 01:55.478 78.87 Subaru WRX 2002 Street 280
T8 Bobcat Bob 01:56.874 77.93 Mazda RX-7 1980 Race 110
T8 Elvis Matkovich 01:57.054 77.81 Mazda Spec Miata Race 140
T8 ranmanz 01:57.315 77.64 mazda Spec Miata 94 Race 120
T8 Lance L 01:58.020 77.17 BMW 325i 1990 Race 167
T8 Kevin Baillie 02:04.865 72.65 Mazda Miata 1990 Race 116
T8 Nsx Fletch 417 02:07.586 71.39 Acura Integra-R 2000 Street 195
T8 black 307 02:08.491 70.88 Mazda Miata 97 Race 128
T8 David T. 191 02:08.540 70.86 Mazda Miata 1990 Race 110




Notes:
"Slicks" denote full racing slicks.
Generally thought to be 4+ seconds faster than DOT-R's.
"RACE" Tires are Dot-R tires; eg. Hoosier R3S03, Kumho Victoracers, Yoko A032R, etc.
"STREET" Tires are non-R compounds; eg. Bridgestone S02's, Falkens, etc.
Generally thought to be 4 seconds slower than a good DOT-R Tire.

"- R" denotes a weight-stripped race car

[Randy Blaylock]

That particular day at Sears I was driving my wife's 73 911. It's a pretty special car too, but that's another story. My car was down with blown rear shock seals. It was a lapping day, not a race per se with Speedventures for what that's worth. I don't claim to be the best, at least not publicly :-) Excuses, excuses.

Anyway, I agree that the point here is that the 930 it's a great car for it's intended purpose, a steet driven track car, at it's price point. Sure it has peers and I'm sure many cars that have higher performance potentials. Some are easier to drive than others. It's just a special machine with a lot of performance that will challenge a driver, and give back a lot of satisfaction.

[CindyDuck]

Sweet ride man. Hope it's as fast as it looks.
Mike

[Yargk]

So Randy, how much faster was the 930 at Sears?

[Rufblackbird]

[VZ935]

I imagine a lot faster....I was being nice I felt I was misunderstood and a conflict coming on . I just think there is nothing better than gettting a new ride so I am all about Criag feelin good and havin fun . Mike Courtney does 1:51's on DOT tires in his 73 911 at Sears/ Infineon and the zoomy (red) cars are in the mid 30's. A 1:52 would qualify last at the last PCA race at Sears Point for turbo cars and none turbo GT2 R/S ..a 1:52 is fast and would put you in the top ten in the next ( blue ) run group . A great time for any like 911...obviously Randy can drive too and that makes all the difference

[Craig 930 RS]

Yeah, let's see how I can drive it now ....
Lots of learning to come.

May put EFI on there:
http://patwilliamsracing.com/efi.htm

[VZ935]

The learning is fun....when you get up to speed you will feel like a million bucks and then this is all they will see of you ....

[patkeefe]

Two of the things I have learned in life:

You want a car that will accelerate and decelerate violently.

"A man's got to know his limitations" - Harry Callahan

[Craig 930 RS]

VZ -

So the last time they see your face will be at this point?:

(Yup, tha'ts VZ)

[VZ935]

That picture is from 2000 at Daytona....... those were sponsorship pictures for Hublot Watches.....ironically during the Rolex 24 Hour weekend in the Rolex Thundersport race before the 24 Hour race....No , my face has been seen plenty after that.....


2001 at Daytona

2002 with co-driver Johannes van Overbeek


and the new car, not the 935 , will be finished soon

[Drago]

I remember an article in Excellence about the 2002 car...

Very cool and welcome to the board!

[Craig 930 RS]

That #86 is one famous car!

[Hayabusa]

I have to say this tail is a bit intoxicating, VZ.