Viper Rendezvous X June 7th 8th 9th 2019 Motorsport Park Hastings Nebraska

[Fursty]

Viper Rendezvous X

June 7-9 2019

Registration opening in November

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR9a9kMF4cg

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[Fursty]

Registration is open and well underway. Almost 1/3 full at this point.

Early registration discount runs up to Christmas.

Check it out!

https://www.viperrendezvous.com/ (http://Www.viperrendezvous.com)

[Bill Pemberton]

No joke , 20 folks already signed up for the largest Viper Track Event in the US! With close to 60 Snakes slithering out to Hastings, Nebraska, the 10th Annual Event should be the best yet and since the Rendezvous is Viper Exclusive what better place to get Instruction, track time, and tips on what make the fast guys , really fast!? Furstenau Financial and Woodhouse Auto Family have been your main sponsors since day one, but we have to thank the great folks at Motorsports Park Hastings for going beyond the normal track support and making this one of their premier events , also! Just ask someone who has gone , and you will find out why this should be on your bucket list !!

Over the years we have had folks from Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Canada, Idaho, Wyoming , Missouri, Colorado, Arkansas, S. Dakota, Illinois, Ohio , and Indiana, to name a few. Hastings is super easy to get around, nothing is too far away ( Restaurants, hotels, etc. ) and the city welcomes us with open arms. Make this your Christmas gift to yourself and sign up for the best Viper get together for a track rat!

[SilverACR]

A couple of us Iowa/ Illinois guys just signed up! So excited and can’t wait to see you all again! For anyone on the fence you need to get in on this! Such a fantastic group puts this on! Thank you Ryan Bill and crew see you soon!

By the way Bill you forgot to mention your Iowa neighbors in your post:( Idiots Out Wandering Around!

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[LuvSpeed]

I have gone the last two years. Best track weekend that I have ever attended!

[SilverACR]

I have gone the last two years. Best track weekend that I have ever attended!

I think my screen saver on my work computer has your car with mine carving a corner! Love it. I would attach it, but it’s not on my phone. Last year was my first rendezvous and it was my favorite track event so far. Most respectful group I have ever shared a track with.

[snopro440]

It's such a great time. Really looking forward to this year. I won't have my ACR but I will have a new to me, comp coupe.

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[RT SERPENT]

Nice!..... when did you pick this up?

[snopro440]

Nice!..... when did you pick this up?

I'm hoping sometime in late January. It's a long drive from Minnesota to Arizona and back with a truck and enclosed trailer.

[SilverACR]

Man I wish I could have swung one of this comp coups that we’re/ are in the classifieds. The G3 comp coup is my favorite hands down and I need to get past the need for a street viper;) some day some day! Nice car and congrats! Can not wait to see it in June!

[Arizona Vipers]

I'm hoping sometime in late January. It's a long drive from Minnesota to Arizona and back with a truck and enclosed trailer.

Hey congrats! I have seen this car in person it's awesome! I just hung out with Tim a couple weekends ago!

[snopro440]

Man I wish I could have swung one of this comp coups that we’re/ are in the classifieds. The G3 comp coup is my favorite hands down and I need to get past the need for a street viper;) some day some day! Nice car and congrats! Can not wait to see it in June!

Thanks! I've been interested in a comp coupe for a long time now. I'm pretty excited to get it on the track.

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Hey congrats! I have seen this car in person it's awesome! I just hung out with Tim a couple weekends ago!

Cool. I saw the car in 2017 at Viper Rendezvous when the owner before Tim had it there. I'm pretty excited to say the least.

[Exhlr8n]

Congrats...on the Comp Coupe. Your patience will be rewarded!

[Bill Pemberton]

Should be quite a few Comp Coupes at the event this year, along with a strong number of ACRs ( Gen IV and Gen V ) , and often 2-3 ACR-Xs. But , we still get a solid number of Gen IIIs and Gen IIs, and there are classes for all , so no worries about running your classic Snake against the Fangs and Stryker Versions. We usually have 2-4 folks show up with Gen 1s , so it is a cornucopia of slithering serpents, a regular pit of Vipers leaving their venom around the 2.1 mile track !

[Back In Black]

Should be quite a few Comp Coupes at the event this year, along with a strong number of ACRs ( Gen IV and Gen V ) , and often 2-3 ACR-Xs. But , we still get a solid number of Gen IIIs and Gen IIs, and there are classes for all , so no worries about running your classic Snake against the Fangs and Stryker Versions. We usually have 2-4 folks show up with Gen 1s , so it is a cornucopia of slithering serpents, a regular pit of Vipers leaving their venom around the 2.1 mile track !

You're bringing yours this year right??

[Bill Pemberton]

Possibility Black, though she is a garage queen since can't afford race tires, rims, etc. for two cars. Yes, I know I will get flak about this, ha?!

[Fursty]

Merry Christmas Viper Owners!

Just a quick reminder if you haven't registered. The early discount runs through Christmas, so get signed up this weekend.

Also, about this time of the year, Santa is making his appearances all over the world. Well, Viper Rendezvous will also have a special guest. He even has even blessed us with his presence in our 2019 Viper Rendezvous Video! Enjoy!


https://youtu.be/Tgc_--4gDgo

[Fursty]

Viper Rendezvous is SOLD OUT!

That’s right. 60 Vipers will be on the track in June at Viper Rendezvous X.

If you still want to join us, send me a message and I can put you on our wait list.

Ryan

[Arizona Vipers]

I heard there will be time trials there. Very cool! What are the details?

[Bill Pemberton]

It has always been a Time Trial situation, with three , even four days to run ( Thursday and Sunday , if timed do not count) with tons of classes , quite a few ACRs, ACR-Xs, and Gen V ACRs, along with 3-5 Comp Coupes, in addition to other Viper models/years. There is also a full lap Autocross ( denoted now as the Vipercross ) and I would get ahold of Ryan Furstenau as I believe the event is full , but we are taking names since usually a few have personal things come up and they can not make it? Timers are provided for those that do not have systems in place.

ryan.furstenau@lpl.com

[RedTanRT/10]

Snopro, congrats on your CC. We were all together November in Spring Mountain NV. That's a real nice, clean Comp Coupe. Tim's a great seller. A local guy here was real interested in it but was slow to pull the trigger. Enjoy!!!

this event seems great but just a little to far from SoCal


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[Fursty]

The weekend is setup as a high performance driving weekend, but transponders are provided and we do give out trophies for fastest laps times at our banquet. (We class the cars in 4 classes.). Drivers are there to have fun driving on the track with a little bit of friendly competition.

This year we we are adding our East vs West Time Trial in which we will pit the top laps times of the drivers east of the Mississippi vs the top lap times of the drivers west of the Mississippi. It should be fun and we will have a traveling trophy.

We we will have drivers of all skill levels and cars from all five generations including many comp coupes and ACRXs.

Right now now we are sold out at 60 drivers and we have a waiting list started. We are exploring our options for accommodating more than 60 drivers. If you want to get on the waiting list, please let me know ASAP.

Ryan

[Arizona Vipers]

It has always been a Time Trial situation, with three , even four days to run ( Thursday and Sunday , if timed do not count) with tons of classes , quite a few ACRs, ACR-Xs, and Gen V ACRs, along with 3-5 Comp Coupes, in addition to other Viper models/years. There is also a full lap Autocross ( denoted now as the Vipercross ) and I would get ahold of Ryan Furstenau as I believe the event is full , but we are taking names since usually a few have personal things come up and they can not make it? Timers are provided for those that do not have systems in place.

ryan.furstenau@lpl.com

Very cool! Was it you that ran the 1.28.22xxx there in 2015?

[Arizona Vipers]

The weekend is setup as a high performance driving weekend, but transponders are provided and we do give out trophies for fastest laps times at our banquet. (We class the cars in 4 classes.). Drivers are there to have fun driving on the track with a little bit of friendly competition.

This year we we are adding our East vs West Time Trial in which we will pit the top laps times of the drivers east of the Mississippi vs the top lap times of the drivers west of the Mississippi. It should be fun and we will have a traveling trophy.

We we will have drivers of all skill levels and cars from all five generations including many comp coupes and ACRXs.

Right now now we are sold out at 60 drivers and we have a waiting list started. We are exploring our options for accommodating more than 60 drivers. If you want to get on the road waiting list, please let me know ASAP.

Ryan

Email sent!

[Bill Pemberton]

No, the 1:28 was run by Bob Woodhouse in his magnetic colored World Challenge Comp Coupe ( on dinky little 325 rear tires ). The best I ever ran was a 1:30 in my 2008 ACR Hardcore ,but that lovely beast is owned now by a VOA member who still takes her out to the track to get her much needed exercise,ha!

Fun , fun event and since it is Viper only , lots of good technical help and advice is often available , since some of the participants have been driving these Motor City Mambas for years.

[snopro440]

Snopro, congrats on your CC. We were all together November in Spring Mountain NV. That's a real nice, clean Comp Coupe. Tim's a great seller. A local guy here was real interested in it but was slow to pull the trigger. Enjoy!!!

this event seems great but just a little to far from SoCal


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Thanks. I'm pretty excited to say the least. I've met Tim a few times at BIR in Minnesota at a few different events. Not sure if he remembered me but he was a real nice guy.

Troy

[Arizona Vipers]

No, the 1:28 was run by Bob Woodhouse in his magnetic colored World Challenge Comp Coupe ( on dinky little 325 rear tires ). The best I ever ran was a 1:30 in my 2008 ACR Hardcore ,but that lovely beast is owned now by a VOA member who still takes her out to the track to get her much needed exercise,ha!

Fun , fun event and since it is Viper only , lots of good technical help and advice is often available , since some of the participants have been driving these Motor City Mambas for years.

hehe "dinky" 325's lol. I'm guessing Pirelli's, those are massive once stretched out on wide wheels. Like my 310 Michelin's are really 353mm on a 13" wheel. I don't know what's fast out there, but a 1.28-1.30 would beat the Nasa record so I'm assuming it's fast! What tires were you running on the 1.30?

[Bill Pemberton]

Heh, Bobby W. is in his 70s , so gotta give him his due ----though I think he would have been 68 when he whipped off that 1:28 ( on Pirellis, ha). Fastest time out there, so far, was Keith Anderson , who did a 1:27 in his nasty black ACR ( ran it in Trans Am a couple of times and did quite well ). I was running a set of Hoosier R7s , surprisingly on 295s up front - and not at this event.

[Back In Black]

Heh, Bobby W. is in his 70s , so gotta give him his due ----though I think he would have been 68 when he whipped off that 1:28 ( on Pirellis, ha). Fastest time out there, so far, was Keith Anderson , who did a 1:27 in his nasty black ACR ( ran it in Trans Am a couple of times and did quite well ). I was running a set of Hoosier R7s , surprisingly on 295s up front.

1:28.09 actually. I let the 1:27 slip through my fingers a couple times. :mad:

[Arizona Vipers]

Heh, Bobby W. is in his 70s , so gotta give him his due ----though I think he would have been 68 when he whipped off that 1:28 ( on Pirellis, ha). Fastest time out there, so far, was Keith Anderson , who did a 1:27 in his nasty black ACR ( ran it in Trans Am a couple of times and did quite well ). I was running a set of Hoosier R7s , surprisingly on 295s up front.

Wow Bob sounds like a bad MoFo!!! Good for him that's awesome!!!

[str5010]

I hope to get the car back out there for this hopefully sooner rather than later Bill!

[Back In Black]

Wow Bob sounds like a bad MoFo!!! Good for him that's awesome!!! 1.28 is faster than anyone has done in nasa, here's their current track records for Hastings- http://www.drivenasacentral.com/mphrecords.php

Those TTU times are old. In fact, there are many errors in that list. Someone's not doing their job. This should be the current NASA TTU record at MPH set back in 2016:

http://timingscoring.drivenasa.com/NASA_Central_Region/2016%20-%20Official%20Results/7%20-%20Motorsports%20Park%20Hastings/August%2013%20TT%20Merge.pdf

[Arizona Vipers]

Those TTU times are old. In fact, there are many errors in that list. Someone's not doing their job. This should be the current NASA TTU record at MPH set back in 2016:

http://timingscoring.drivenasa.com/NASA_Central_Region/2016%20-%20Official%20Results/7%20-%20Motorsports%20Park%20Hastings/August%2013%20TT%20Merge.pdf

I thought they seemed slow compared to my research! lol. What year was that ZR1?
What tires were you running with the 1.28?

[Fursty]

You can see all of the historical Viper Rendezvous Lap times here.

https://www.viperrendezvous.com/track-results

[Bill Pemberton]

Keith and Bob will both be there this year, so sounds like it could be a fun bout to see which one can get into the 1:27s, ha? Needless to say you can tell there are some quick guys coming to the Viper Rendezvous and don't count out Ted Hughes in his ACR-X, as he has been at the top of the heap many years too ( he has been in the 1:28s also, if I remember correctly).

[Back In Black]

I thought they seemed slow compared to my research! lol. What year was that ZR1?
What tires were you running with the 1.28?

ZR1 is a 2011. I was on r7's.

[Bill Pemberton]

Like so many tracks , weather condition, age of the surface, dirt, etc. can affect track times, but with everyone there running Vipers, when you do well, you do it with all your fellow participants running under the same conditions. There have been years where folks were not close to their personal track records , but the wins were even more rewarding due to the tightness of each class. The fun part is you are running with an extremely congenial group, and everyone wants to help each other, so gleaning set up secrets and upgrades to the Snakes , is extremely easy and not held close to the vest compared to most track outings.

[Racingswh]

I will be there and I'm definitely looking forward to it. I am going to keep my secrets all to myself about how I am running in the 1:50s in a stock ACR-E. LOL

[Exhlr8n]

Maybe next year we can get a few of us from the West out there. I would love to go, if I could make it happen..!

[Arizona Vipers]

Maybe next year we can get a few of us from the West out there. I would love to go, if I could make it happen..!

I'm on the waiting list! If I'm able to make the list and nothing changes on my calendar before then I'll be there for sure!

[Racingswh]

I'm on the waiting list! If I'm able to make the list and nothing changes on my calendar before then I'll be there for sure!

That's great! Hope you get in. It's a ways away yet so you probably will.

As soon as you do I am going to start unbolting and removing everything I don't need and even things that are questionable to make my car lighter. Fortunately with your 1000 hp 2400 lb at one time a Viper shell we probably won't be in the same class? ;)

Going to be fun!!

[Arizona Vipers]

That's great! Hope you get in. It's a ways away yet so you probably will.

As soon as you do I am going to start unbolting and removing everything I don't need and even things that are questionable to make my car lighter. Fortunately with your 1000 hp 2400 lb at one time a Viper shell we probably won't be in the same class? ;)

Going to be fun!!

hehe. I might bring my stock ACR, we'll see!

[RacerJRP]

Hi all. First post on the viper forum.. I just stumbled on this event and the wife and I are kicking around the idea of driving out from Boulder, CO to check out the cars and chat with some folks. Currently considering selling my Spec Miata to help fund a Viper purchase. Have raced karts and cars for nearly half my life, and absolutely love the competition at the front of a sprint race, but that dream of owning a viper has never really gone away.

If we make the trip out is there any chance we could maybe bum a ride or two throughout the day?

[Bill Pemberton]

Give me a call at 402-677-5864 as I can relate well to your desires and predicament ( I raced in Spec Miata for 9 years ). As one of the main sponsors of the Viper Rendezvous , and having owned 9 Vipers ( and raced some of them ) , I can give you a realistic overview of the beast and it's merits on a road course. If you want to email me , feel free to do so at ;

billpemberton@woodhouse.com

[Fursty]

RacerJRP:

The event is not setup for passengers due to the track insurance unless it is during the parade laps over the lunch hour. The parade laps will not be a full speed.

[RacerJRP]

Give me a call at 402-677-5864 as I can relate well to your desires and predicament ( I raced in Spec Miata for 9 years ). As one of the main sponsors of the Viper Rendezvous , and having owned 9 Vipers ( and raced some of them ) , I can give you a realistic overview of the beast and it's merits on a road course. If you want to email me , feel free to do so at ;

billpemberton@woodhouse.com

Bill, I really appreciate that. I'll give you a shout; actually have some time open tomorrow before noon.


RacerJRP:

The event is not setup for passengers due to the track insurance unless it is during the parade laps over the lunch hour. The parade laps will not be a full speed.


Thanks for that info Fursty, exactly what I needed to know. I wouldn't turn down a parade lap ride either if one was offered... ;) It's been probably 12 years since I last drove a Viper and almost as long sine I was a passenger.

[LuvSpeed]

Hi all. First post on the viper forum.. I just stumbled on this event and the wife and I are kicking around the idea of driving out from Boulder, CO to check out the cars and chat with some folks. Currently considering selling my Spec Miata to help fund a Viper purchase. Have raced karts and cars for nearly half my life, and absolutely love the competition at the front of a sprint race, but that dream of owning a viper has never really gone away.

If we make the trip out is there any chance we could maybe bum a ride or two throughout the day?

Hi Racer. I will be attending high plains Raceway in my Viper on an open lapping day within the next month. Message me your contact info, and I will let you know when I am going. You can check out my gen 5. Do a ride along at my full speed if you want.

[RacerJRP]

LuvSpeed, message sent.

[Bill Pemberton]

JRP --- look forward to chatting with you , and sounds like a great Colorado contact above? High Plains is a great track and I hope to wander out there this year to run a NASA event.

[Toxic]

I registered for the event. Is anyone out of Texas or Oklahoma trailering up? It's going to be a haul from Houston.

[TooBlue]

This track talk is fricken killin’ me...:stickmen_burningsti

[SNKEBIT]

this is fricken killin’ me...:stickmen_burningsti

lol

[Bill Pemberton]

Hehhhhhhh, Ryan, how about an update , any openings for folks that are on the waiting list?????

[Fursty]

Bill:

The good news is that we are sold out and we will have 60 Vipers in Hastings in June. The bad news is that we are still sold out and we haven't had anyone cancel yet. I just finished going over the track schedule with George at the track and to make sure everyone has the best track experience possible we are going to stick with our limit for this year. We will see how the weekend works on the track and possibly adjust that number for 2020.

Ryan

[Bill Pemberton]

Just had some folks asking and I knew many realized how popular this event was and jumped on the bandwagon early. But, did not hurt to check if there were any cancellations, and it should bode well for selling out again next year?!

Good thought to stay at your level , and we can always get our heads together next year to see if there is a way to accommodate more Snakes , and still give them plenty of slithering time?

Thanks for posting an update Ryan!!

[Racingswh]

Can you guys give me an idea what the format looks like? How many run groups with 60 cars? Is there an instructed group and do you need any help in that regard? I apologize if I have just missed it.

Do Driver's looking to put down quick timed laps have their own sessions?

[Bill Pemberton]

Drivers are put in groups based on their experience and the fast group has some very quick cars usually ,with some ACR-Xs , Comp Coupes, ACRs, and some SC'd Vipers. With the three groups there is plenty of track time and with 20 on track you have plenty of space to put in a quick time. Likely there are enough Instructors , but am sure Ryan could keep you in mind if there is a need -- this is not a discounted position, just completely volunteer if you are needed. I assume you have already signed up for the event as you likely noticed Ryan's post the event is sold out!

Best Regards,

Bill Pemberton

[Racingswh]

That sounds great. I have never been to the track before and hopefully they put me in the middle group. I am pretty sure I got in under the wire. I was told about the event by Complete Performance Motorsports and signed up when I heard about it. Should be a fun time. Long tow for me. 20 hours each way.

[Fursty]

We actually have 25 minute run groups. Friday will have 4 groups with 5 sessions each. One group is for the student group.

Saturday will be 3 groups with 4 sessions each (students combine with the third group) and a two hour Viper Cross session. We turn the entire course into a big autocross. Not slow speeds like a typical autocross...thus we call it the Viper Cross. Adds 10-15 seconds to your lap time. You will get two attempts.

If if you are signed up for the full weekend, Sunday will have 3 groups and another 3 sessions each Sunday morning.

Your registration includes lunch Friday, dinner Friday, lunch Saturday, and Prime rib dinner at our banquet Saturday night.

If you bring a guest, you can pay for their meals too. We are adding that option back to the registration page this week.

Transponders are included in your registration and you can see all of your laps via the Race Montior app.

Plan to arrive on Thursday as tech inspection is done from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday.

As far as needing instructors, I believe we are fine as the track arranges all of that, but can keep you in mind.

Bill is is right on with the grouping. We group the cars according to lap times. For new participants, I will probably check in with you a few weeks out from the event to gauge your experience and get everyone into an appropriate group. We can makes changes on the fly if we get someone in a group that they don't fit into. On Saturday we will reassign groups as needed based on Friday's lap times.

Racingswh....I will make sure to put you in group 2. We can adjust as necessary.

[Arizona Vipers]

We actually have 25 minute run groups. Friday will have 4 groups with 5 sessions each. One group is for the student group.

Saturday will be 3 groups with 4 sessions each (students combine with the third group) and a two hour Viper Cross session. We turn the entire course into a big autocross. Not slow speeds like a typical autocross...thus we call it the Viper Cross. Adds 10-15 seconds to your lap time. You will get two attempts.

If if you are signed up for the full weekend, Sunday will have 3 groups and another 3 sessions each Sunday morning.

Your registration includes lunch Friday, dinner Friday, lunch Saturday, and Prime rib dinner at our banquet Saturday night.

If you bring a guest, you can pay for their meals too. We are adding that option back to the registration page this week.

Transponders are included in your registration and you can see all of your laps via the Race Montior app.

Plan to arrive on Thursday as tech inspection is done from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursday.

As far as needing instructors, I believe we are fine as the track arranges all of that, but can keep you in mind.

Bill is is right on with the grouping. We group the cars according to lap times. For new participants, I will probably check in with you a few weeks out from the event to gauge your experience and get everyone into an appropriate group. We can makes changes on the fly if we get someone in a group that they don't fit into. On Saturday we will reassign groups as needed based on Friday's lap times.

Racingswh....I will make sure to put you in group 2. We can adjust as necessary.

Man, I'm so jealous. This will ensure everyone gets a chance at some clear laps and fast times.

[Toxic]

Sounds very well organized. Fursty, I'm thinking group 2 for me as well. First time at this track and don't want to be a speed bump for those looking to jump on it right away. I don't want to get in Bill's way like I did at Miller during our open track day before VOI. ;):D:D

Sounds like we'll talk at some point closer to the event. Looking forward to it.

Mike

[Bill Pemberton]

No worries Mike, as my Snake is a garage queen and will not see the track ------- let the dog pile begin, as yes I know how many times I suggested these beasts were meant for the track, ha. If I am in your way , though, it will only be for a parking space, ha,ha.

[Fursty]

Mike:

Getting in Bill's way would actually require him to bring his car to the track. You might ask him about his garage queen.

Ryan

[Bill Pemberton]

Big Alert !!!! Will post again so folks see this , but it is 99% certain that the Pump and Pantry will have 100 Octane race fuel by the time the Rendezvous occurs this year. I will update , but it appears to be a given as product is on it's way.

Key here is that if you run a Snake you likely have found out from this Forum that 93 Octane is optimal for strong performance and with some mods even a bit higher is great. Those with race modded beasts may need 98-100 and now we will have close by to the track and no more need for some to lug barrels and bunches of fuel cannisters to the event -- I don't know anyone who really enjoys lugging a bunch of fuel to the track in their trailer.

So the regular tanks will still have 91, but a little 100 Octane will get you the rise to 93 and if you have a RaceSnake -- bingo you are in like Flynn!!

[Fursty]

Bill, this is true! It should be up and running by the end of this week.

[SilverACR]

Big Alert !!!! Will post again so folks see this , but it is 99% certain that the Pump and Pantry will have 100 Octane race fuel by the time the Rendezvous occurs this year. I will update , but it appears to be a given as product is on it's way.

Key here is that if you run a Snake you likely have found out from this Forum that 93 Octane is optimal for strong performance and with some mods even a bit higher is great. Those with race modded beasts may need 98-100 and now we will have close by to the track and no more need for some to lug barrels and bunches of fuel cannisters to the event -- I don't know anyone who really enjoys lugging a bunch of fuel to the track in their trailer.

So the regular tanks will still have 91, but a little 100 Octane will get you the rise to 93 and if you have a RaceSnake -- bingo you are in like Flynn!!

That’s really cool of them to do this especially considering their close proximity to the track! My car eats 91 with no issues but for the hotter cars it’s going to be appreciated! Great even getting better!

[Bill Pemberton]

Good situation even for you Silver ACR, as 93 Octane is the recommended fill, so as I mentioned a little blend of 100 Octane will get you to that magic number. See you at the event.

[J-rho]

Anyone have some good in car video of this track? One Lap of America is going there this year, would be helpful to see shift points, line, and steering inputs for the track from a good driver. Thanks!!

[SilverACR]

Good situation even for you Silver ACR, as 93 Octane is the recommended fill, so as I mentioned a little blend of 100 Octane will get you to that magic number. See you at the event.

Oh I’ll take advantage of the higher octane although it’s not going to be the thing that pushes me over the edge for a trophy;) I’ll just plan on bringing cash for the silent auction so I can take something home LOL

[SilverACR]

Anyone have some good in car video of this track? One Lap of America is going there this year, would be helpful to see shift points, line, and steering inputs for the track from a good driver. Thanks!!


I have some video from last year. I’ll see if I can get something up to YouTube today. No promises

[J-rho]

That’d be super helpful, thanks Silver!!

[Fursty]

Here is some video for you.


https://youtu.be/bdd9wiWmsPU

Or just search for Viper Rendezvous on youtube as there are quite a few videos from drivers over the years.

[SilverACR]

Not great since it’s straight off the go pro. Hope it helps


Https://youtu.be/JWEE4gHHPCI

[Arizona Vipers]

Thanks to a cancellation, I'm in! Thanks again fella's for putting this event on!

[Toxic]

I have patellar tendon surgery on Thursday and won't recover in time. I had to cancel yesterday. Please post lots of pictures. Plan on going next year.

[Arizona Vipers]

I have patellar tendon surgery on Thursday and won't recover in time. I had to cancel yesterday. Please post lots of pictures. Plan on going next year.

Oh man that sucks! Good luck with your recovery!

[Arizona Vipers]

When does the East Coast VS West Coast smack talk start? hehe. Fursty has challenged us lowly West Coast guys! https://www.viperrendezvous.com/sponsorships Where's my West Coast guys that are going to this event at??
:drive::dude3::cool:

[Exhlr8n]

It would be nice to make a "West Coast" group for next year!

[Arizona Vipers]

It would be nice to make a "West Coast" group for next year!

Are you going this year?

[Exhlr8n]

Not able to this year. Hoping next year works out and that we can get a nice group from Cali and the other West regions to represent.

[Arizona Vipers]

Is anyone on here traveling from the West to this event? What city are you staying in the first night?

[Bob Woodhouse]

Hope you west side folks can make it, I was hoping to open a can of whup ass but cant do it alone. We Texans are coming by a dozen or so but we need some seasoned track rats. Rumor has it that Jim and Cathy Stout with all their gang are coming from the east. Jimmy is lightning and we gonna need some big guns.

[Arizona Vipers]

Hope you west side folks can make it, I was hoping to open a can of whup ass but cant do it alone. We Texans are coming by a dozen or so but we need some seasoned track rats. Rumor has it that Jim and Cathy Stout with all their gang are coming from the east. Jimmy is lightning and we gonna need some big guns.

......:drive::dude3:

[Exhlr8n]

Hope everyone has a great and safe time..!:dancingman:

[Fursty]

We had a few last minute cancellations. So, if you want to join us next week at Viper Rendezvous please let me know ASAP.
Ryan

[Exhlr8n]

Would love too, but can't get time away without lots of advance notice. I would be towing from Cali and that adds up to too many days of time off.

Just had the car at Laguna Seca, and she ran flawlessly, except for being meat balled twice for blowing past the 103 DB limit.

[Rare Snake]

East vs. West...don't you guys all get beat up by the northern (MN) guys on the track?? :p

Wish I could be there again, have fun!!

Dason

[13COBRA]

I absolutely have to make it to this next year. The last two years have been terrible weekends for me, fingers crossed that next year lands on a free one!

[Bill Pemberton]

Actually there are quite a few salty drivers , and though Keith Anderson (MN) has had the top time of the event several times, so has Bob Woodhouse ( TX.) and Ted Hughes ( NE. ) When you break it down there are quick Pit Viper Pilots from Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota , etc., .......in other words there is no one spot in the US of A that has a predominance of speedy Serpent drivers .

Over the years Snakecharmers have come from all over the Country and most are pretty adept at snaking through the course at Hastings, but I imagine the results could be posted after the Rendezvous so many can see where their friends ended up?

[Rare Snake]

It was so awesome to be at an event where all those wicked drivers get together from all over the country. I'm quite sure I was one of the slowest guys out there in 2016, but I was blown away just to be a small part of it.

[Arizona Vipers]

We had a few last minute cancellations. So, if you want to join us next week at Viper Rendezvous please let me know ASAP.
Ryan

I was one of the cancellations. sigh. Prefix ran into a small issue with the new motor so won't be able to bring it in time. I told them no rush as better to be safe than sorry.
I will be there next year for sure, hopefully bringing a couple Arizona guys!

[Back In Black]

I was one of the cancellations. sigh. Prefix ran into a small issue with the new motor so won't be able to bring it in time. I told them no rush as better to be safe than sorry.
I will be there next year for sure, hopefully bringing a couple Arizona guys!

Well crap. I was really looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car. Next year I guess.

[BlknBlu]

Well crap. I was really looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car. Next year I guess.


Ditto, we wanted to see how that Beast performed.

Bruce

[Arizona Vipers]

Well crap. I was really looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car. Next year I guess.

Same to you brother! Next year for sure!

[Fursty]

Right now....Viper drivers from across the country...are washing their cars, changing the oil, installing new brake pads, mounting fresh track tires....getting ready for Viper Rendezvous X......

See you all on Thursday in Hastings!

Until then...a little video to wet your appetite!


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgc_--4gDgo

[Bill Pemberton]

I am betting there will be unreal competition and videos from the 10th Annual Viper Rendezvous since there will be 11 Comp Coupes screaming around the track ( shades of Viper Days past ) and there will be plenty of Gen IV ACRs and Gen V ACRs. Sure is busting out to be the best Rendezvous ever!!??

The top three times ever posted will see those three drivers competing with each other this year, but plenty of new hotshots are coming to challenge and possibly push someone into the 1:27 range???

With one driver coming from NJ, he is sure to win the longest travel award. Stay tuned , as Ryan Furstenau is always adept at getting great shots/videos of the Rendezvous so all that missed this year will see why they need to register early for 2020!?

[Arizona Vipers]

Safe travels brothers!

[TooBlue]

Please tell George he will need to cut the alfalfa himself...

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Be fast, be safe and keep the shiny side up..!

Words can’t describe how bad I miss it but, it is what it is...:(

[SNKEBIT]

Please tell George he will need to cut the alfalfa himself...

38515

Be fast, be safe and keep the shiny side up..!

Words can’t describe how bad I miss it but, it is what it is...:(

You should show up and give people shit...………...

[RedTanRT/10]

Fursty, nice video!

Really looks like a great event!!. Bill's always told me its a great Viper get together! Gotta love that track, runoff everywhere. I told AZ it would be great to go to Hastings but a 1,430 mile tow for me. COTA is 1,350 from my place. I'm hoping one day I can do both and we need to get a full transporter to bring the SoCal gang.

Have a great weekend!!!! I'll be at CA Speedway Sunday in what will probably be my last event until the desert cools in mid-September. Mike

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

IF YOU CALL ME TODAY I CAN STILL GET R888R or MICHELINS TO THE TRACK BY THURS OR FRIDAY...

about $1500-$1600 delivered

[SilverACR]

Anybody heading west on I-80 east of the Mississippi that wants to caravan. we will be leaving the Davenport Iowa area around 7- 7:15am 3 of us towing G4 ACRs and will be stopping for lunch etc. along the way.

Just FYI;) see you guys in Nebraska tomorrow for tech!!!

[Arizona Vipers]

Who was fast today????? Looks like it was pretty hot today and tomorrow, first session tomorrow will be the fastest! Sunday drops almost 20 degrees too bad the times don't count on Sunday !

[SilverACR]

Looks like Bob Woodhouse and Keith Anderson at 1:27/ 28. Bobs rocking the sick comp coup and Keith in the G4.

I’m slow but having a blast!!! 1:38

Would have liked to see what you could have done with that track beast!

[SilverACR]

Couple pics mods can you rotate the top one please;)
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[Arizona Vipers]

Awesome keep the pics and lap times comin'!

[SilverACR]

Last of the fast guys for the day
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[13COBRA]

I have to make it next year. You guys are having too much fun.

[Exhlr8n]

Ditto

[Arizona Vipers]

Looks like Bob Woodhouse ran a 1:26.797 and Keith .9 second behind with a 1:27.656
You can see times here- https://www.race-monitor.com/Results/Race/83805
I don't see them getting any faster as it's going to be a pretty hot day

[SilverACR]

Yep I think those will be the fast time for the event. We got some rain on the horizon now:(

[Racingswh]

Are these fast times when compared to years past?

[SilverACR]

I think the 1:26 might be a record if memory serves. 1:27 was for sure the fastest time last year.

[Fulltilt]

Is there a race or only time trials?

[SilverACR]

Timed only with some friendly smack talk.

[Arizona Vipers]

Are these fast times when compared to years past?

Here's the archive of fastest Viper Rendezvous times- https://www.viperrendezvous.com/track-results

[Racingswh]

Here's the archive of fastest Viper Rendezvous times- https://www.viperrendezvous.com/track-results

So if I am reading that right he really put one down today at 1:26. Looks like a lap record?

Cable are you able to find any lap times for that track outside of the Viper Rendezvous?

[SilverACR]

1:26/ 27 is flying! Turns out my memory didn’t serve as last year was the 1:28;)

[Racingswh]

1:26/ 27 is flying! Turns out my memory didn’t serve as last year was the 1:28;)

Yes yes it apparently is! Fantastic lap Bob Woodhouse!!

Nearly five seconds faster than the TTU lap record I can find for NASA. Absolutely flying by the looks of it! Car must be amazing and Bob obviously can drive it.

[SilverACR]

Bobs car is amazing and he certainly can drive it!!!

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[Arizona Vipers]

Yes yes it apparently is! Fantastic lap Bob Woodhouse!!

Nearly five seconds faster than the TTU lap record I can find for NASA. Absolutely flying by the looks of it! Car must be amazing and Bob obviously can drive it.

Nasa Central region doesn't update their track record page as another member on here pointed out to me. The fastest time I could find with nasa is ironically a TT2 car, a Lotus Exige which ran a 1.28. Also a couple nasa spec racer Elan NP01's which also ran 28's, which is weird because they are "slow", more like TT2 cars. Maybe they were modified? Most impressive I found was a TT3 bimmer that ran 1.33 with 250whp and a 108whp Miata that ran 1.38.

[Russ Oasis]

Woodhouse has always been able to drive the wheels off a car. Looks like you guys had big fun. I won't miss it next year.

[Exhlr8n]

Same here Russ, gonna plan for next year..!

Looks like he is running the Michelins, I would love to tap into him about the car's set up.

Hopefully we will get to see some Videos too.

[SilverACR]

According to the banquet awards the records went like this. Friday morning Bob knocked off the record then Keith took it until Saturday morning where Bob took it back with the 1:26.xxx. Both guys are amazing drivers and it was fun to watch!

The other note was this year there was an east/ west rivalry started where the west of the Mississippi River guys took the first trophy!

Congrats to the west guys and better luck next year east!

Super amazing turn out of comp coups! Not sure I could have imagined seeing that many in one spot let alone screaming around the track!

Hopefully this event can keep this turn out and even grow in the future! Thank you Fursty and all the sponsors!

[Russ Oasis]

Well done you guys. It's nice to see the baton get picked up from Viper Days. I know how much work it is to put one of these things together.

[jwalk]

Fun track. Amazing how fast that track eats tires. Makes for a pricey weekend. That's the price for going fast.

[SilverACR]

Fun track. Amazing how fast that track eats tires. Makes for a pricey weekend. That's the price for going fast.

Yes it eats front tires and thank you for sharing your jack so I could have two going at the same time;) maybe we could do a 60 person group buy for next year?!?

[Fursty]

Here are a few post Viper Rendezvous comments for you.

We ended up with drivers from 15 states.

42 drivers set new personal best lap times over the weekend.

As was mentioned earlier, the Viper Rendezvous track record was beat on Friday by Bob, only to have it bested again by Keith Saturday, and the final record set by Bob about an hour after that.

We had 61 drivers. (62 if you count THE STIG.)

With all of the guests, we had around 130 Viper fanatics at the track, meals, and the banquet.

10 Comp Coupes were at the track and 5 ACRXs. We also had 9 ACR Extremes and another 14 Gen IV ACRs. TAs added another 8. So, 25% were full blown racecars and 75% of the field was sporting some sort of wing and/or splitter.

I am sure I will have more to pass along as I continue to debrief on the weekend.

[Fursty]

Here are a few post Viper Rendezvous comments for you.

We ended up with drivers from 15 states.

42 drivers set new personal best lap times over the weekend.

As was mentioned earlier, the Viper Rendezvous track record was beat on Friday by Bob, only to have it bested again by Keith Saturday, and the final record set by Bob about an hour after that.

We had 62 drivers. (63 if you count THE STIG.)

With all of the guests, we had around 130 Viper fanatics at the track, meals, and the banquet.

10 Comp Coupes were at the track and 5 ACRXs. We also had 10 ACR Extremes and another 14 Gen IV ACRs. TAs added another 8. So, 25% were full blown racecars and 75% of the field was sporting some sort of wing and/or splitter.

I am sure I will have more to pass along as I continue to debrief on the weekend.

[Fulltilt]

Does anyone have pictures? It would be cool to see what Comp Coupes were there.

[Arizona Vipers]

Does anyone have pictures? It would be cool to see what Comp Coupes were there.

:fpopcorn::fpopcorn::fpopcorn:

[jwalk]

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[Exhlr8n]

Looking Good..!

[Back In Black]

Does anyone have pictures? It would be cool to see what Comp Coupes were there.

Some here:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/justinburchphotography/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1466575850148715

[SilverACR]

I was so excited that I left my GoPro and DSLR at home... totally messed it up this year. I usually rock some good stuff for pics but after an hour on the road I said oh well I’ll remember the experience!!! And I will! I can’t say enough how this should be a bucket list item for any viper person who has at least a small interest in tracking.

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