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Racerlinn
03-31-2005, 04:56 PM
A cordial invitation to all to attend to the Indianapolis Region's Mothers Day Sprints at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) on May 7th and 8th. Details and an entry form can be found at www.indyscca.org (http://www.indyscca.org)
New pavement is set to be laid next week in Turn 1 (weather dependant of course, but the forecast is favorable) by Grady Brothers Paving, the fine folks that paved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A fast cure mix is being used to ensure that the pavement will be ready for us come May. Nearly 200 linear foot of new curbing will also be installed in various corners as well as some other pavement repairs around the track. We will be posting pics of the new paving on the web site next week.

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Steve Linn
'92 ITA Sentra SE-R
www.indyscca.org (http://www.indyscca.org)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/Racerlinn/SideSER2.jpg

KevSC1
03-31-2005, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by Racerlinn:
A cordial invitation to all to attend to the Indianapolis Region's Mothers Day Sprints at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) on May 7th and 8th.



I'll be there - Look for the Blue & Silver Saturn - I'll probably be the dirtiest guy in the paddock.

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

C. Ludwig
04-01-2005, 06:08 AM
In.

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

Prophet
04-01-2005, 10:19 AM
I'll be there as well as 2 ITA Neons. Looking forward to this race quite a bit!

-Jeremy-

wayno
04-01-2005, 05:11 PM
Planning on it.

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Wayne Briggs
CenDiv
ITA Capri
Move...Lest Ye Rust!

ITS51RX7
04-06-2005, 07:37 PM
Steve,
I noticed that on the Indy region website that the paving had started at I.R.P., Have you been out there to check out the work yet. ?

See you there .



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Michael Flock
Cen-Dev
1988 RX-7 ITS

Racerlinn
04-07-2005, 01:01 PM
Have not had a chance to go out yet as I am currently on vacation in Florida. Others have been out to take a look and we will be having an official inspection early next week. I believe they will be starting on the curbing work next week as well.
Steve

C. Ludwig
04-07-2005, 02:05 PM
I get to drive it the 24th. I'll give a report if no one else has by then.

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

R2 Racing
04-10-2005, 09:51 AM
I'll be there in my ITA Integra. My Dad should also be there in his ITC Civic.

I'm really looking forward to all of the changes at IRP. Just from the replies here, it looks like we'll have a good ITA field too.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

trd77
04-10-2005, 09:47 PM
The 2 TR8s should be there. I am happy about the paving at IRP. The TR8s did not like the way the track was getting

R2 Racing
04-11-2005, 12:31 AM
Originally posted by trd77:
The 2 TR8s should be there. I am happy about the paving at IRP. The TR8s did not like the way the track was getting

It'll be fun to race with the TR8's at IRP again. Theoretically you guys shouldn't be able to kick my ass so bad down the straights this year. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif Wait, I think ITA and ITS are in different run groups this year - I can't remember.


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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

Racerlinn
04-11-2005, 01:25 PM
Wait, I think ITA and ITS are in different run groups this year - I can't remember.
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ITS and ITE is in Group 4, ITA, B, and C is in Group 5.

trd77
04-11-2005, 07:24 PM
I sure hope the TR8s can beat the ITA acura down the straights, or we are in trouble. Got to love v8s with good torque

KevSC1
04-11-2005, 10:29 PM
at least we're not in group 1. I hate having to get to the track that early.

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

R2 Racing
04-12-2005, 01:09 PM
I like being in group 1, personally. Your race won't be during the hottest time of the day and you can start your drive home earlier.

I hope that I'll be over my jet lag by Saturday for this event. The thursday evening beforehand I get back from two weeks in Japan. Adjusting that quickly might be interesting.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

Racerlinn
04-13-2005, 12:27 PM
I hope that I'll be over my jet lag by Saturday for this event. The thursday evening beforehand I get back from two weeks in Japan. Adjusting that quickly might be interesting.
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Uh oh..... Kevin's going to try and drive on the wrong side of the road when he gets back.... http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

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Steve Linn
'92 ITA Sentra SE-R
www.indyscca.org (http://www.indyscca.org)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/Racerlinn/SideSER2.jpg

Prophet
05-03-2005, 11:58 AM
Just a few days out? Anyone have any thoughts, hints, tips or tricks?

Btw, my team is down to 1 Neon and 1 Escort. It may just be me now.

-Jeremy-

ITS51RX7
05-03-2005, 12:22 PM
Well the weather forcast looks great so we should not have to worry about any rain this weekend. Also the temps are going to be 74 to 80.


Myself I have only been there twice, and it was during the open practice days so maybe someone else has more info, but here is what I learned so far.

As for tips I would suggest coming out on Friday as there is a open practice day and last year it was only $ 125 for the whole day.

As for areas of concern around the track, do not overdrive coming out of turn 5, if you spin there you can come back across the track and meet up with the wall.

Also take your time coming up to speed going through turn 9, and in the mourning be careful exiting turn 15 which leads you on to the dragstrip as it can be slick until there is some heat on the surface of the track.

The front straight is about 5/8 of a mile so you will be haulin ass before you turn into turn 1.

Have fun, see you there.



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Michael Flock
Cen-Dev
1988 RX-7 ITS

Racerlinn
05-03-2005, 08:22 PM
Yes, we sent extra money in with our race sanction request to make sure our order for sunny, warm weather would be granted http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif My rookie suggestions (I've worked may races and lapped, but never raced...yet): Yes, careful coming out of T15 until you are used to it. If there is any moisture (be it from the sky or another car), be very, very careful. Drag race track prep does not like moisture. Period. T1 can be taken pretty fast. I watched a lot of "One Lappers" braking WAY to early into T1 last Saturday. Work up to speed there. T2 is bumpy. Just deal with it. Going wide between T8 and T9 is not always the fast way around. Entry into T15 (concrete canyon) is, uh, interesting. I always keep in mind that it's better to take the escape road to the right of the wall than plowing straight in. There's a new video out on one of the One Lapper competitor web sites (http://www.lake-effect-racing.com/onelap/2005/) showing an STi plowing into the T15 tire wall when he went to deep and turned too late.

[This message has been edited by Racerlinn (edited May 03, 2005).]

R2 Racing
05-03-2005, 09:37 PM
Greetings from Japan!

I get back home on Thursday afternoon and will be recovering for a little while. Friday I'll load up and head for the track. I'm really looking forward to getting back in the car again at IRP. I checked out the weather forecast and it looks great. Wow, two years in a row.

Steve - don't worry, I've only got to drive twice while over here and it's very, very wierd. I'm not planning on adapting this style anytime soon. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

KevSC1
05-03-2005, 10:48 PM
Originally posted by Racerlinn:
Yes, we sent extra money in with our race sanction request to make sure our order for sunny, warm weather would be granted

And I'm dragging a set of rains for the car along, so it will be nice and sunny.



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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

Racerlinn
05-05-2005, 05:12 PM
Apex and pot hole repairs are done, weather is going to be perfect, looking forward to a great weekend!

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Steve Linn
'92 ITA Sentra SE-R
www.indyscca.org (http://www.indyscca.org)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/Racerlinn/SideSER2.jpg

R2 Racing
05-06-2005, 09:19 AM
Quick question I have every year and can never remember:

Is Indianapolis on EST or CST right now? CST would be sweet so I can wait on some crew to get off of work before leaving and get an hour back.

A little help? Weather's going to be real nice.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

trd77
05-06-2005, 10:21 AM
Indianapolis is currently on central time. the weather is going to be perfect

R2 Racing
05-06-2005, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by trd77:
Indianapolis is currently on central time. the weather is going to be perfect

Great, thanks! I guess we should be rolling in around 6-7'ish then.

RacerBill
05-06-2005, 10:33 AM
IRP is on Chigao time now. In the winter they are on New York time! At least that's how I remembered it when I lived there!

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Bill Stevens
Mbr 103106
BnS Racing
83 ITA Shelby Dodge Charger

R2 Racing
05-10-2005, 08:37 AM
So did everyone have a good time? I had a blast running ITA with Chris in his Saturn. Definately two of the better races I've been in. It was great to see two ITA cars out there breaking a track record that's stood for 8 years. Well, not anymore. I know the ITC track record got broken again and maybe the ITB record too (not sure about that one). The weather was great all weekend except for my group 5 race getting rained out Saturday afternoon. Oh well, I didn't mind. Running at 8am Sunday morning instead was a much better idea than trying that track in the wet. It made for a real long Sunday though for us Group 5 guys.

Looking forward to Grattan in a couple of weeks.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

paulydee
05-10-2005, 11:27 AM
I know I am not the only casualty from this past weekend. During practice on Friday I seemed to have spun a main bearing in my motor. So no racing for me. The ITS races were interesting as well as the ITA races. There were at least two people that lost wheels on track this past weekend which I thought was unusual. Well, better luck next time http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

Racerlinn
05-10-2005, 01:33 PM
On behalf of Indy Region I would like to thank everyone for coming out. If you have suggestions or comments, we always are receptive to feedback. I apologize for the delays caused by the oval on Saturday. IRP sprung that on us late Friday night and we had no other choice. I agree, much better to run Group 5 Sunday morning than in the storm on Saturday. VHT prepped asphalt and water do not mix well for racing. Race 1 was a lot of fun for me although I had two close calls with spinning Wrec Miatas (Jeremy, I'll get that video posted for Chad as soon as I can). No way I can keep pace with Kevin and Chris in my current state of car prep (best descibed as lowly), but I had fun running with the SM's and ITB's. I dinked around in qualifying for Race 2 checking tire pressures and temps and never got a good lap in (big dummy). Then Race 2 ended ubruptly for me when I caught 2nd instead of 4th coming thru T11. I'd been having some 3rd to 4th shift problems earlier in the day. Blew several rockers off the top of the motor with the over-rev. Fingers crossed that I can replace them, it'll run, and I can make it to Putnam Park in two weeks. After that, a new motor will be procured to replace my original 135k mile motor. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/biggrin.gif Also, in case anyone was wondering, Jared Smith who took the mean hit at T9 in the FV Sunday morning and then got to take an ambulance ride to the hospital is OK. His dad says he is pretty sore, but he hopes to be racing by the end of the month.

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Steve Linn
'92 ITA Sentra SE-R
www.indyscca.org (http://www.indyscca.org)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/Racerlinn/SideSER2.jpg

Prophet
05-10-2005, 02:53 PM
Hrmm.... where to start..... lets see. Well I had a successfull weekend. I was able to knock 3 seconds or more off my lap times. Car is still slow. I'm with Steve here. 173K on a motor isn't a way to be competitive. I'm thinking new motor next year, right now seat time is imperative. Btw Steve, did you get the second race signed off so you can get your regional?

I'll tell you from Saturday morning till after the first race Sunday. I had absolutely no desire to return to IRP, but after Sunday, I changed my mind. I got used to the track and the really crappy parts.

Also, gotta say, thanks again for the bump Kevin! Gotta start sometime. It didn't make me happy in the beginning but hell its bound to happen, and I got over it. Oh and btw, the reason why I waved you by the second time was I was running slow cause I was hot, so I slowed way down. Otherwise I would have waited for a straight to wave you by. ;-)

I enjoyed racing with the Miatas, the other Escort (I was happy I could pull him on the straits) Chad in his Neon (when ever he and I were able to stay on the track) and Jerry. I loved racing that guy!

My one mistake of the weekend was coming out of turn 2. My first thought was to let the car spin (give up) but then I look to my right and saw the end of the guard rail approaching to fast. If I wouldn't have tried to save it, I would have T-Boned the the end of the guard rail. That would have been real ugly.

Gotta say once again Steve, thanks for bringing Chad and the Miata's spin/wreck to my attention. You saved me there. If I would have been in your spot, it would have been different, I would have seen it. Since you were in front of me, I was focused on you and then saw you wave to show me what was going on. That made me realize what had happened. I was barely able to eek by the Miata in the middle of the track.

Only complaint I had was the old mizer at the front gate. Everyone else was great! I enjoyed myself.

-Jeremy-

[This message has been edited by Prophet (edited May 10, 2005).]

Racerlinn
05-10-2005, 03:25 PM
Jeremy, I was signed off after the first race, so that was at least one thing not effected by my race 2 issue. Jerry sure can peddle that little cars thru the turns, can't he? He's been racing forever, a truly nice guy.
Glad my frantic wave helped out, I sure didn't want you punting me into the carnage. We both got lucky on that one just missing the Miata.
Sorry about the mizer at the gate. That's an IRP guy, not an SCCA guy. Again, SCCA has no say in who's posted there. He gave my parents a slight hassle as well.

R2 Racing
05-10-2005, 05:12 PM
<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">Also, gotta say, thanks again for the bump Kevin! Gotta start sometime. It didn't make me happy in the beginning but hell its bound to happen, and I got over it. Oh and btw, the reason why I waved you by the second time was I was running slow cause I was hot, so I slowed way down. Otherwise I would have waited for a straight to wave you by. ;-)</font>[/b]

I suppose seeing the "X" on the back I probably should've done more to avoid it. I was just in the middle of a very, very heated race for the lead and was currently on the loosing end of it. I was just having a devil of a time with lapped traffic during that first race. Everyone did a fabulous job during the second race however! Neither Chris or I had really any complaints about lapped traffic after that one.


For some reason it really takes a long time to get up to speed around IRP. This was my 4th trip there and it still took a while to get moving. I took over 2 seconds off of my qualifying time from Saturday morning. I think it's just that you don't really have any idea just how fast you can go through some of those corners until you say a prayer, throw it in, and do it. I really, really like the rythem of it. I just wish they would've re-done turn 2 and the 6-8 area while they did the other improvements. That, and have more than one regional a year there. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

Prophet
05-10-2005, 05:35 PM
btw, who's going to Gingerman in June? Thats my next race.

-Jeremy-

Eagle7
05-10-2005, 09:53 PM
Originally posted by Prophet:
btw, who's going to Gingerman in June? Thats my next race.

-Jeremy-

I'm in.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

Eagle7
05-10-2005, 09:58 PM
Originally posted by R2 Racing:
...Looking forward to Grattan in a couple of weeks.

Look me up if I don't find you first. Is your Dad coming? Last time I really caught it from my daughter-in-law when he (ITC) passed me. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif Whether he runs C or S, he's in my run group.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

Racerlinn
05-10-2005, 11:01 PM
Kevin, quite a prophetic statement regarding the number of regionals. Keep an eye out in 2006 and later. I'll give you a hint: a certain track that is very expensive to rent will no longer host a certain national championship for a certain club racing sanctioning body...

R2 Racing
05-10-2005, 11:36 PM
I won't be going to Gingerman. I haven't been there in 3 years or so and wouldn't mind going back but it's just not going to work out.

Marty - Yea, my Dad should be at Grattan too. I'm not sure if he's doing the ITC Civic or the ITS Prelude though. He'd like to do the Prelude but it needs some good tranny attention that I'm not sure we have the time to give it. I remember you getting crap about him passing you last year but just remember, FWD Honda = fantastic in the rain. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif

Steve - Are you serious? Indy Region is looking at getting a weekend at Mid Ohio? Is someone else loosing there's or are they adding a 5th regional there? I only live about 50 minutes from there and I already feel like I spend way too much time at that track. I think I was there 11 weekends last year.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

KevSC1
05-11-2005, 12:06 AM
Originally posted by Prophet:
btw, who's going to Gingerman in June? Thats my next race.

-Jeremy-

We'll be there with the Saturn. haven't broken that one to the wife yet "you know how I was gone for Mothers day? well... gonna be gone on Fathers Day too"

I'm still recovering from the weekend - had an alternator crap out somewhere near the IN/IL border- didn't get home until 2 AM (instead of 10 PM). I'll have the update an pics to the SPC web guru by the end of the week, and he's great about getting them up quickly.

BTW - Kevin, those were some GREAT races.

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com

Racerlinn
05-11-2005, 12:35 PM
Originally posted by R2 Racing:

Steve - Are you serious? Indy Region is looking at getting a weekend at Mid Ohio? Is someone else loosing there's or are they adding a 5th regional there? I only live about 50 minutes from there and I already feel like I spend way too much time at that track. I think I was there 11 weekends last year.

You're thinking in the wrong direction. Why do you think there are so many races at a certain central Ohio track which is very expensive to rent (on the order of 2x a certain central Indiana track)? Where are the 2006 Runoffs going to be? What do you think is going to happen to attendance at said central Ohio track? Where so you think other CenDiv Regions may want to hold some Regionals where they won't loose their shirt due to expenses? Back in the 80's, they ran as many as 7 or 8 weekends at IRP...

Bob Burns
05-11-2005, 01:14 PM
<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">Back in the 80's, they ran as many as 7 or 8 weekends at IRP...</font>
Yep. When I joined the SCCA in 1978, there were 6 2-day Regionals (double regionals were unheard of in CenDiv back then), 2 Nationals, and a 2-day Drivers School at IRP.

Bob...

Greg Gauper
05-11-2005, 01:23 PM
Yeah Bob,

And the weather for the first National always sucked back then too http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

Must be the weather steward http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

I just so glad that we won't have Bob 'Monsoon' Burns a.k.a. Bob 'Blizzard' Burns as our steward for the rest of the season.

BTW - Any divisions out there that need some drought relief? Give Bob a call!

(just kidding Bob)


[This message has been edited by Greg Gauper (edited May 11, 2005).]

wsmith
05-11-2005, 03:12 PM
Even though I raced a Spec Miata (yeah I know) I still had a good time racing in group 5 on Sunday morning. I stay on this board becuse of all the friends I have that race IT. Chris Ludwig's RX-7 suspension came from me and I have spent a lot of time working on IT cars. Bottom line from my deal is that I appreciate everyone's efforts after my son Jared had his incident in the FV. I was standing in tech when they said a car had gone off. When they started calling for extrication equipment I decided I better see where my son was. A broken spindle caused him to go off track. Big let down after winning Saturday. Needless to say, spending Sunday at Indianapolis Methodist was not how we wanted to spend the day but everything worked out OK. Thanks to the corner workers, officials, rescue workers and other racers that voiced their concern. We will be at Gratton on Memorial Day weekend.

Win Smith

R2 Racing
05-11-2005, 03:33 PM
Originally posted by Racerlinn:
You're thinking in the wrong direction. Why do you think there are so many races at a certain central Ohio track which is very expensive to rent (on the order of 2x a certain central Indiana track)? Where are the 2006 Runoffs going to be? What do you think is going to happen to attendance at said central Ohio track? Where so you think other CenDiv Regions may want to hold some Regionals where they won't loose their shirt due to expenses? Back in the 80's, they ran as many as 7 or 8 weekends at IRP...

Ahhh, gotcha. Yea, we'll have to see what happens with Mid Ohio over the next year or so. It's such a shame that it's one of the greatest tracks in the US but the management......lets just say "leaves something to be desired". I'm just kind of upset that I never got the chance to run a Runoffs there while it was right in my back yard.

I'm glad to hear that your son is ok. My brother and sister-in-law were watching from the fence looking back from turn 12. They said they figured that something had to of broken the way he went off track. It's good to hear that a cause was found and that he's ok.

Racerlinn
05-11-2005, 04:42 PM
Win, good to hear Jarod is doing well. My friend Don (racer that is selling the blue Prod Fiat that was parked next to tech) was working T9 and was the first one on the scene. He said it was an ugly straight in hit, obviously caused by the left front failure. Jarod was yelling pretty good when Don got to him, so they were quick to make the call for the medical team. We may have gripes about a lot of things at IRP, but med services is not one of them. I guess Jarod can brag now that he has had some sheet time at one of the most famous "race hospitals" in the world http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

Prophet
05-11-2005, 04:48 PM
Win, good to hear your son is ok.

Steve, whats the diagnosis on your motor? What are your plans now?

Speaking on Management. I can't say much for IRP's Management from where I stand. They announce at the last minute they are running open wheel (non-pro or race event for that matter) "simulated race experience". Then for the track to even get some attention SCCA has to belly up to the bar and "negotiate" for track repairs.

I got the feeling (of course me being a rookie and not knowing much) that IRP could care less about the road course and us Road Racers. I must say I appreciate everyone on the Indy Region's SCCA that put on the event. I could care less about the delays that were caused with lack of help, but when they delayed us for the circle track, that was just BS.

Just my opinion, I usually run my mouth w/o knowing all the facts.

-Jeremy-

[This message has been edited by Prophet (edited May 11, 2005).]

Racerlinn
05-11-2005, 05:07 PM
Replacing rockers and shims, buttoning it up, crossing my fingers that it runs (which is not unheard of with the SR20 motor - it's a tough little ba$tard)...otherwise I have a bit of a delay till my next event while I swap a motor (and the original one was just getting broken in with only 135k miles on it...) http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

Hey Monsoon Bob, just where exactly were you when Group 5 was getting ready to race on Saturday afternoon? You know, when the one and only storm cloud in the entire state of Indiana decended upon the track (it didn't even rain at my house which is only 10 miles northeast of the track) http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/biggrin.gif

[This message has been edited by Racerlinn (edited May 11, 2005).]

R2 Racing
05-12-2005, 01:39 PM
<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">I got the feeling (of course me being a rookie and not knowing much) that IRP could care less about the road course and us Road Racers.</font>

That couldn't be more correct. It's no secret that IRP is owned by the NHRA. So obviously no, they don't care a whole lot about the road course and us road course racers. Last year the track got all tore up during the National event and needed the repairs (that were done over the winter). The Indy Region asked for the repairs from the track and they just said no and were quite content with just letting the road course die. It was the Indy Region themselves who ended up paying for all of those repairs we saw on the racetrack - pretty much wiping them out. Steve - please correct me if any of that isn't accurate. It's just how it was relayed to me.

So with that being said:

<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">I must say I appreciate everyone on the Indy Region's SCCA that put on the event.</font>

It wasn't any easy task, I'm sure.

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Kevin
Ruck Racing
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITC Honda Civic CX
'85 ITC Honda Civic S
'95 ITS Honda Prelude Si

Racerlinn
05-12-2005, 02:28 PM
Kevin, yes, you are basically correct. Indy Region had to fund the repair costs upfront, but we are having some event fee's waived so that we will be able to recoup some of the inital outlay. We saw it as an investment in the race program that would eventually give us a greater return. It's just going to take a couple years. We are fortunate that the current IRP track management believes that the road course can be a source of income for them (that's what it come's down to). NHRA in California does not.

Bob Burns
05-12-2005, 06:27 PM
<font face=\"Verdana, Arial\" size=\"2\">Hey Monsoon Bob, just where exactly were you when Group 5 was getting ready to race on Saturday afternoon?</font>
Standing in front of the tower, I think. Terrence had called a quick meeting of the stewards to try to figure out a solution to yet another delay from the guys on the oval and then the rain came...in buckets.

Who was the guy who left his car on Grid all night? Now there's a certain stubborness in the face of adversity!

Guys, I don't take credit for the rain...or the snow at Gingerman. I was Chief Steward three years in a row for the August National at Mid Ohio and we had great weather all three years.

Bob...

Prophet
05-13-2005, 11:47 AM
Originally posted by Bob Burns:
Who was the guy who left his car on Grid all night? Now there's a certain stubborness in the face of adversity!

Bob...


That would be me! *Wave*

There was also something a little embarrising about that. Dont' know if I want to share. Some know of it and some saw it. I decided to leave it on grib because we had to run back to paddock to pick up camp and get the tools covered. Ack! RUST!

-Jeremy-

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#87 '91 Escort GT
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Fort Wayne Region

[This message has been edited by Prophet (edited May 13, 2005).]

KevSC1
06-11-2005, 01:00 AM
We Finally got our writeup on the site.

http://www.saturnperformanceclub.com/racing-race4.html

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Kevin M. Keller
crew, '94 Saturn SC2 ITA CenDiv 2003 Champs
F&C, STL Region
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