VIR - Great News/Frustrating News/Bad News

SonnyJack · 03-25-2021, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by admranger

I so wanted a Dynamax (but on the Freightliner chassis) but couldn't afford one when we got our RV. Not that I was slumming it as I was in a 40' American Coach pusher w/Cummins. Previous owner had put a Banks kit on it so it had decent power. Class C is nice as you won't have to wait weeks if you break a windshield since it's not a custom situation. Is the Isata 5 under 26k lbs GVWR so you don't have to get a Class B license (well, in NV it's a class B if over 26k GVWR anyway).

When I started looking I was focusing on the big pushers but that was just way more than I needed and required the Class B license. The Dynamax also falls under the 26,000 lb regular Class C license here in Maryland. I can also tow up to 10,000 lb under the normal license which was perfect because my 20 ft ATC w/car comes in just under 7,000 with maybe another 1,000 in tools, etc. My Yukon maxes out at 8,500 so I'm close to towing my limit now. 5 hours to VIR and/or PittRace is the farthest I'm comfortable going until the RV arrives. After that anything goes!

SYT_Shadow · 03-25-2021, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SonnyJack

When I started looking I was focusing on the big pushers but that was just way more than I needed and required the Class B license. The Dynamax also falls under the 26,000 lb regular Class C license here in Maryland. I can also tow up to 10,000 lb under the normal license which was perfect because my 20 ft ATC w/car comes in just under 7,000 with maybe another 1,000 in tools, etc. My Yukon maxes out at 8,500 so I'm close to towing my limit now. 5 hours to VIR and/or PittRace is the farthest I'm comfortable going until the RV arrives. After that anything goes!

Once you can, make sure you come to the Glen

SonnyJack · 03-25-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kayha12

You should come out to Summit Point April 18-19 with NASA MA, I know Turbo Joe and I will be there

You guys are gonna get me in trouble!

SonnyJack · 03-25-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Once you can, make sure you come to the Glen

Definitely on the list. Have heard nothing but great things about that track!

SonnyJack · 03-25-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kayha12

You should come out to Summit Point April 18-19 with NASA MA, I know Turbo Joe and I will be there

I think my wife might be messing with my head because when I mentioned the possibility of also doing something next month she said I had already told her I was planning on one event a month through the Fall.

I'm in for Apr 17-18 at Summit Point Main. See you there!

turbo_joe · 03-25-2021, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyJack

I think my wife might be messing with my head because when I mentioned the possibility of also doing something next month she said I had already told her I was planning on one event a month through the Fall.

I'm in for Apr 17-18 at Summit Point Main. See you there!

See you there

kayha12 · 03-26-2021, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyJack

I think my wife might be messing with my head because when I mentioned the possibility of also doing something next month she said I had already told her I was planning on one event a month through the Fall.

I'm in for Apr 17-18 at Summit Point Main. See you there!

Awesome! see you there!

Bartledoo · 03-30-2021, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Glad you enjoyed your outing!

I don't know who you were running with, but if you run with PCA and someone needs multiple blue flags to let you by, you can report this to the hot pit stewards and they will address the issue.

My experience with PCA has been some of the best point bys around.