Mid Ohio July 2nd-4th

[RSTPerformance]

I am hoping to go to the Mid Ohio Regional on July 2nd and 3rd! First question... is anyone here going? second question... what kind of track time are we looking at? I know it is a double but how is it normally set up? 1 qual then a race and then a repeat on Sunday? Is there a practice day on friday or any other day earlier in the week? Any info would be great so I can plan my time off! Nothing is on the cincy region web site yet http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/frown.gif

Stephen

Oh ya who are the tough competitors in ITB out there and what do they drive?

[R2 Racing]

Hey Stephen, it would be great to see you and brother over at Mid Ohio this summer! You're pretty accurate on the format of the weekend. You'll get about a 20 minute qualifying session each morning and then about a 35 minute race each afternoon. Most likely there will be a Friday practice day but I'll have to get back with you for sure on that.

Honestly, I don't know who will be out there playing in ITB this year. I know Chris Wilke and Travis Schwenke should be around (you should know them from the ARRC last year). There's also some other pretty good Volvo's, GTI's, and 2002's around.

Let me know if there's anything else you guys need.

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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]

I'll be there in my ITS RX-7 if I get the motor built and broke in, in time. I have yet to hear about a test day at MidOhio, because I would be there in a heartbeat.

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Paul D'Angelo
73 ITS CENDIV
Indy Region
http://www.iridiumracing.com
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[Prophet]

I plan on being there. Its still sort of up in the air, but as of right now, I'm going.

-Jeremy-

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#87 '91 Escort GT
http://mysite.verizon.net/res7ra1k/index.htm
Fort Wayne Region

[924Guy]

I'm planning to be there, but no idea how I'll fare in the B field - been a while since I drove the Club course there, and never in ITB. I hope to stay in the top-half of mid-pack...

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Vaughan Scott
Detroit Region #280052
'79 924 #77 ITB/GTS1
www.vaughanscott.com

[RacerBill]

Hope to be there as well, but car is still in the shop getting the floor repaired and cage installed. Also, since this is my home region's only race I may be called on to work instead of play.

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Bill Stevens
Mbr 103106
BnS Racing
83 ITA Shelby Dodge Charger
www.motorpride.com/BnSRacing

[RSTPerformance]

Just wanted to add the link to the information on this race. (probably noone cares but even if is is only for myself... I can keep checking when info is available!!)


http://www.cincyscca.com/index.php


Stephen

[Dave Burchfield]

Stephen,

It's there. Click on the club tab on the home page and it will take you to the entry form and all the other information.

db

[ddewhurst]

Stephen, I care. If everything goes well At Blackhawk Farm on 6/4 & 5 & at Gingerman on 5/18 & 19 I'll be there to meet the brothers. From the West side of the pond. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/biggrin.gif

Have Fun http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif
David Dewhurst
ITA/7 # 14
Milwaukee Region

[RSTPerformance]

Originally posted by Dave Burchfield:
Stephen,

It's there. Click on the club tab on the home page and it will take you to the entry form and all the other information.

db

Thanks! I was waiting for the link on the home page to work! I see it know in the Club section! I'm going to check it out now!

stephen

[RSTPerformance]

So I am running in group 6, I have an ITB car. Do you think ITB has any chance at pole for the group? I'm guessing it will be SPU out in front... if not which classes are the fastest in group 6? (group 6 ITB, ITC, IT-7, BG, LC, SRX-7, SPU) Will the top ITB cars be running neck and neck with the RX7's? I just want to get an idea of who and what I should be trying to stay up with when I go out to qualify on saturday! Also what is BG and LC? I have never heard of those classes.

I'm sending my entry today!

Is a preregistration list ever posted on the net for Cincy region events?

Does anyone know if there is a test day on the friday before the event?

who do I contact for tires before the event? (Hoosiers)

Oh ya one last thing are there any firworks in the area that weekend for the 4th.

Stephen

[R2 Racing]

Very few CenDiv regions keep registration lists up before a race. I don't know why.

As far as I know, there is not a Friday test day. But if there is, it'll be more advertised a little later on.

Contact MidWest Hoosier if you need tires at the track.

I don't know anything about fireworks.

BG = Baby Grands. They're like miniature Nascar Cup cars with motorcycle engines in them. If any of them shop up and are any good, they'll be quicker than ITB cars. LC = Legend Cars. Again, smaller cars with these retro looking bodies on them and motorcycle engines. They very, very, very rarely show up so don't worry about it. SPU cars are also very few and far between. I'd still expect the top ITB car to be in the top 5 in qualifying in that group, at least.


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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

[RSTPerformance]

Originally posted by R2 Racing:
Very few CenDiv regions keep registration lists up before a race. I don't know why.

As far as I know, there is not a Friday test day. But if there is, it'll be more advertised a little later on.

Contact MidWest Hoosier if you need tires at the track.

I don't know anything about fireworks.

BG = Baby Grands. They're like miniature Nascar Cup cars with motorcycle engines in them. If any of them shop up and are any good, they'll be quicker than ITB cars. LC = Legend Cars. Again, smaller cars with these retro looking bodies on them and motorcycle engines. They very, very, very rarely show up so don't worry about it. SPU cars are also very few and far between. I'd still expect the top ITB car to be in the top 5 in qualifying in that group, at least.




Thanks!! We do get 2 or 4 of the baby grands racing over here in NH but they have to run in SPU I think. I haven't seen any legend cars in a long time but I when I did the Mount Washington Hillclimb they were in the same class as me. I think 1 beat me and I beat 2... arrg second to a car with the same HP, 1/2 the weight and 1.2 the size. Should be a great weekend and thanks for the clarifications.

PS I called Mid-Ohio and they said no test days are scheduled for the prior week. Darn.

Stephen

[RSTPerformance]

I found the Central division website...
http://www.cendiv-scca.org/ It has the info on the series.


I also found a picture of Scott who is winning the Cen div this year and I think set a new record at IRP this year for ITB.
http://www.indyscca.org/photos/Race/2005/M...B%2038A_JPG.htm (http://www.indyscca.org/photos/Race/2005/MDS_Sun/G5/pages/ITB%2038A_JPG.htm)

[trd77]

There was a very quick Suzuki Swift in ITB last year. He was on the pole a few time and I believe a lap time around 1:48s on the club coarse. Having raced there in ITB for many years I would bet that ITB will be on the pole. The have not been as many B cars lately or C cars for that matter. I remember when ITB was it on group at MId-Ohio several years ago.

[R2 Racing]

Originally posted by trd77:
I remember when ITB was it on group at MId-Ohio several years ago.

Yup, I remember when a ITC & ITB field at Mid Ohio could put up close to 50 cars. It wasn't that long ago either. Damn Spec Miata's....

Scott's car is quick. I'd also expect Travis Schwenke and Chris Wilke to show up - two more real quick VW's.

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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

[bldn10]

Doug Ford and I are planning on coming from Memphis in ITS RX-7s. I haven't raced at Mid-Ohio since '01 and Doug never has so bummer about no practice day. What size ITS field can we expect? Where is the best place to stay? By best I mean the optimum combination of proximity, cleanliness, and economy. (not necessarilly in that order)

How come no talk about Road America next weekend? What kind of turnout do they get? A couple of RX-7 guys from here are going and I'm thinking about it. Do they have a practice day?

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Bill Denton
87/89 ITS RX-7
02 Audi TT225QC
95 Tahoe
Memphis

[This message has been edited by bldn10 (edited June 11, 2005).]

[paulydee]

THe last couple of years there has been between 20-28 ITS cars in a group. The most RX-7's were like 6-7. I will be there in my RX-7 would be glad to meet some new RX-7 drivers.

As for lodging I have been using hotels.com which got me a room at the Baymont Inn for $60 a night. This year the deal doesn't seem availible. I will be paying a bit more to stay at the Hampton Inn close to the track (as it looks like on a map). It usually is a good turnout, and we will be playing with the ITA cars again.

Look forward to meeting you guys. I paddock on the pavement near the Truchoice booth.

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Paul D'Angelo
73 ITS CENDIV
Indy Region
http://www.iridiumracing.com
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[924Guy]

I'm afraid I'm having to back out of this one - not enough time and money (not to mention energy), running the Waterford schedule alone is giving me a real beating. I also don't quite have my stuff together as I wanted by this point, still fairly well up to my elbows in R+D.

Have fun, hope to make it to WOR Games in Aug!

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Vaughan Scott
Detroit Region #280052
'79 924 #77 ITB/GTS1
www.vaughanscott.com

[RSTPerformance]

It turns out that I will not be attending the July 4TH double at Mid-Ohio. I have work comitments that I cannot get out of http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/frown.gif I have been tempararly transfered to the Cape in Mass. and will not be home until September. Come september though I am going to need a fix! I hope to race at as many races as possible since it is already June and I havn't raced yet! I guess the good thing is I have saved a bunch of money that I can put into my car. Although I still think the best money to spend on a car is track time, but o-well what can you do.

Stephen
www.RSTPerformance.com (http://www.RSTPerformance.com)

[RSTPerformance]

Stephen isn't planning on going but the other Audi is still planning on going... http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

I am however going SOLO... driving alone, crewing alone, partying alone etc...

Where should I go for a good time http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif (IE: who wants to hang out with me and help if I despiratly need it http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif )

Raymond Blethen
RST Performance Racing

[veeman]

Hey Raymond... Good to hear you'll make it. I'll be there in my 81 Audi Coupe as well. It's only my third year and the car still needs work, but it'll be fun all the same...

Look for us down in the garages (I'll be pitted with a yellow Legends car). I'd be glad to show you around and help with whatever you need. I've been meaning to pick your brain (the collective RST brain?) about a few things for a while now...

Elliott

[RSTPerformance]

Elliott...

You are racing a coupe? Have we talked before???

Want to share Garage space??? and/or padock area? Would love to pit with you... I will probably show up somtime late friday afternoon if all goes well. And I would be glad to share with you what we have learned if your willing to share with us what you have learned http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif Actually you should call me... especially if you havn't got the car fully developed.. I am brining one car, but will have pieces parts to make two cars... and it doesn't take long to change a few parts... if ya know what I mean http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

e-mail me offline if you want [email protected]

Raymond Blethen
RST Performance Racing

[veeman]

Ray...

Just tried to email you but it bounced back. Is that your correct email address? Can you try to get in touch with me offline at ebavely at gmail.com?

[RSTPerformance]

OK what are we running for camber in the Front wheel catagory at Mid Ohio???

225/50/14 Hoosiers on an Audi... Need the recomendations http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

(we run as high as -4.5 degrees at some tracks...)

[R2 Racing]

I'm very excited about next weekend. I can't wait to get my car out on Mid Ohio again and see how it does.

Most likely my Dad and I will be paddocked up on the top of the hill next to the main road as you come in. Look for the orange ITA Integra and ITC Civic.

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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

[tschwenke]

Can't wait either Kevin, hopefully we get some rain this week so we get none over the weekend. We will be in our normal spot, my car will just be mulit-colored. It's all fixed, just no time to paint the new hood/fender, but it's straight!

You know where we will be. FYI, we never pass the Ruck compound for two reasons: 1) its uphill from where we are, 2) you and your dad have scooters!

[R2 Racing]

Originally posted by tschwenke:
We will be in our normal spot, my car will just be mulit-colored. It's all fixed, just no time to paint the new hood/fender, but it's straight!

That's great. Did you have to get that one frame rail pulled or welded up or something? Don't worry about it being multicolored, hoods and fenders are wear itens anyway. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif


Originally posted by tschwenke:
FYI, we never pass the Ruck compound for two reasons: 1) its uphill from where we are, 2) you and your dad have scooters!

Hahahaha, that's funny as hell. Yea, it's up hill, but we only have one scooter! Sometimes I like being down on the asphalt (like if we know the weathers going to be horrid) but up on the hill we always get a good breeze and great TV reception! http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

[tschwenke]

Had the rail bent back up, it wasn't moved that far. How the front bumper of a GTI can go UNDER a front bumper of a SM (especially at that position on the track) I will not try to understand.

New bumper, new hood, new core support, new headlight, new fender, new battery (well, all new to me) and I am ready to go..

[bldn10]

Hey, local guys, what's the weather looking like? I'd rather not transport rain tires all the way and back. Keep us updated, if you will.



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Bill Denton
87/89 ITS RX-7
02 Audi TT225QC
95 Tahoe
Memphis

[paulydee]

Well, weather.com is showing Sat 77 and sunny and Sunday is going to be 85 and sunny. 20% chance of showers both days. I won't be bringing rain tires, since I don't have any http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif I look forward to seeing you there.

PMD

[RSTPerformance]

I will be brininging the Intermediats, and the rain tires all the way from good ol NH, just to make sure that the sun stays out for us http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif

New suspension still not at my doorstep, crossing my fingirs and waiting till tomorrow night... if it doesn't come in then I might be running on some old worn out parts... hopefully they will last the weekend http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/frown.gif

Raymond "errr, I don't think I will be as fast as I was hoping" Blethen

RST Performance racing
ITB Audi Coupe

[Nigel Stu]

I appologize in advance for the hyjack of the thread...

How many ITC guys are lookig to show up?

This will be my first time at Mid-Ohio, and first time this year away from the home track and woulnd't mind catching up with a few of you.

Ben Schaut
Datsun 510 (#66 for this race)
Detroit Region/WHRRI

[RSTPerformance]

New suspension just got done at the machine shop... leaving now to pick it up!!! This will be my first time at Mid Ohio also so I am very excited!!! One Long night tonight working on rebuilding the car yet again with the new suspension, then a long 11-13 hour tow and I will be arriving sometime over the friday night early saturday morning....

Raymond Blethen
ITB Audi Coupe (The Red and Silver one)

[R2 Racing]

Originally posted by Nigel Stu:
How many ITC guys are lookig to show up?

This will be my first time at Mid-Ohio, and first time this year away from the home track and woulnd't mind catching up with a few of you.

My Dad (Richard Ruck) will be racing a Civic in ITC. Shawn Hobbs will be there in his X1/9 also. Then I wouldn't be surprised if any of these guys showed up too: Scott Fruth, Edwin Ho, Bill Shearer, R. B. Wright, Carl Holbrook, or some others.


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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

[RSTPerformance]

just finished the car, packing in the AM and leaving around noon, see you all at midnight!!!

Raymond http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

[R2 Racing]

I should be up there around 8 or so. I think it'll be just me, myself, and I holding down "the rig" tonight so feel free to stop by. Otherwise I'll be riding around on my scooter with the throttle in one hand and a beer in the other. woohoo!

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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

[gsbaker]

You guys have fun. I wish I could be there.

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Gregg Baker, P.E.
Isaac, LLC
http://www.isaacdirect.com

[Dave Burchfield]

It was great fun, Gregg! We missed you! The weather was perfect, the fields were big, and there was plenty of racing to be had regardless of where you were on the track. And......according to the Chief Steward, it was one of the cleanest race weekends in recent memory.

db

[gsbaker]

Dave,

That's good news. Glad a good time was had by all. I can't wait to hear the excuses when everyone gets back online. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

G

[Eagle7]

I had a great time. Got to meet Doug Ford, Bill Denton, RacerBill, and a few others, and renewed friendships with many others. Doug and I battled it out on Sunday, but he out-drove me on the last lap.

Where the heck does Chris Ludwig find all that speed? He's got me by 5 seconds and won both ITS races.

Doug, email me at [email protected]. I've got a race video proposal for you.

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Marty Doane
ITS RX-7 #13
CenDiv WMR

[R2 Racing]

I had a pretty good weekend but would've liked a little more. Saturday I qualified 4th in ITA and 6th overall (with ITS). I was able to hang at the rear of the 6 car lead pack that was just going at it the whole race. I had a great race to sit there and watch 2 ITA CRX's, 2 ITS 325's, and 1 ITS RX-7 go back and forth. Unfortunately it was taking all I could to stay right there with them so I didn't mix it up much. Still, finished 3rd in ITA and 6th overall.

Sunday I was a little mad about not getting up into that pack so I knew I had to qualify better. I went out and took the ITA pole and was 2nd on the grid behind Chris' RX-7. The two ITA CRX's, Chris, a ITS Prelude, and I were able to break away from everyone else. All three of us ITA cars got by the Prelude and left him behind. So for about the first half of the race, the ITA race was pretty good. I went from 1st to 2nd, back to 1st, back to 2nd, and then eventually to 3rd.

So I guess I'm glad that I can finally hang with two of the best ITA cars in the country now (they were 3rd and 4th at the ARRC last year, I was 7th). It's just taking all I've got to do it. Plus they're just faster than me down the back straight-away and eventually you just can't defend that. My car just needs to rotate a tad bit more. I might try a bigger rear sway bar and see how that works. Oh yea, and another 7whp would be fabulous. 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

[paulydee]

Hey Bill,

I would like to get some copies of the group photos you took. I wouldn't mind getting a copy of the video from Doug as well.

Congrats to Chris for the double victory in ITS. It was a great weekend.

Pauly D

[RacerBill]

Ray: You guys have a safe trip back? Hope you get the gremlins worked out. I would look at the wiring from the battery to the master switch - somewhere the rest of the wiring is getting voltage. Either that or the master switch is bad and is never breaking the circuit.

Let me know what you find out.

I am going to download the pictures tonight, and cut a cd for you. Call me so I can get your address.



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Bill Stevens
Mbr 103106
BnS Racing
83 ITA Shelby Dodge Charger
www.motorpride.com/BnSRacing

[bldn10]

Doug and I had a great time at Mid-Ohio thanks to the guys we have met on this site -Paul, Chris, Marty. I had raced there a few times '99-'01 in other cars but was much faster in my "new" SpeedSource RX-7. I was thrilled to be w/i a sec. of the winner (some guy in an orange RX-7) Sat. but on Sun. he was a sec. faster and I was a sec. slower. Chris really had it dialed in. I wish I had been on better tires - but isn't that what we all say after about 3 sessions on Hoosiers? My resonator (a second Borla muffler in the cat position)blew out in qualifying Sun. and think I lost a little low end; per the Pi I was actually 2 mph faster on the straight. Doug had never raced at M-O but after we attended The Runoffs last year he really wanted to. We were both pleased to get out of there w/ minimal damage - Doug none but I have a dent in the left rear courtesy of a certain red 280Z w/ silver graphics that came w/o an apology. The drive home was thankfully uneventful: we pulled out at 2 p.m. local time and were in the Memphis city limits around 11 Memphis time. I'll get the photos edited and e-mail them to you. Why don't you guys come to St. Louis 8/6-7?

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Bill Denton
87/89 ITS RX-7
02 Audi TT225QC
95 Tahoe
Memphis

[paulydee]

>>>>St. Louis 8/6-7

I will be at Mid Ohio again for the WOR Games.

I am shooting for 4 weekends at MId O this year. Then maybe I will get fast enough to at least see Chris in front of me during a race http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

[C. Ludwig]

Thanks for the congrats guys. I never would of guessed the weekend would of turned out the way it did. We came within 7/10th of the track record Sunday but still had A cars breathing down our necks! That's the amazing thing to me. Those are the guys that are dialed in.

Was definetly a fun weekend for us. Got to meet a couple new faces and see some people we haven't seen in a while. My crew celebrated a bit too much Saturday night after the win. Made for some candid moments Sunday. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/biggrin.gif

The Aug 6/7 weekend I have another engagement. It's a bit up in the air at this point but I plan on doing the weekend before at Mid-Ohio so I'll probably take that weekend off regardless. I plan on doing the fall race at Gateway though so maybe we can see you guys then?



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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

[trd77]

does anyone know if the results are posted online. looking for ITS results

[C. Ludwig]

Here's a link to the ITS results.

http://www.kyrotary.com/rrxp689/lastscan.JPG

http://www.kyrotary.com/rrxp689/lastscan2.JPG

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Chris Ludwig
08 ITS RX7 CenDiv

[This message has been edited by C. Ludwig (edited July 05, 2005).]

[R2 Racing]

Originally posted by C. Ludwig:
We came within 7/10th of the track record Sunday but still had A cars breathing down our necks! That's the amazing thing to me. Those are the guys that are dialed in.

You're welcome. http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/smile.gif

On Sunday, Dave (the silver CRX) came within a tenth of the ITA track record and Bob (the yellow CRX) came within two tenths. I didn't think the track was that fast so I was impressed. I'd expect it though since those two CRX's finished 3rd and 4th at the ARRC 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

[trd77]

thanks for the results. looks like good turn out. I will be there for the Bratt Bash in the end of July

[RSTPerformance]

Hi all-

I made it home safe and sound after an interesting journey into Canada with my friends pickup and the race car.... just to check out Niagra Falls... it was hard to find parking but we did for free and just pretended to be dumb torists.. oh wait we were!!!

LOL

Anyway full race report coming with a bunch of thank yous and a couple pictures... To tired to keep typing, but I must say besides the fact that my car was slower than a turtle, (nevermind a rabbit) I had a blast. Next time I come out watch out though, as I think we can easily get the car to the front, the track is better suited for the car than any track I have ever been on, that being said, I will be back!!!

Thanks again for all the help, you were all wonderfull to me and that cute newly recruited Audi girl http://ITForum.ImprovedTouring.com/wink.gif (Thanks for the help Alli)

Raymond "I can't wait to show Stephen the in car and rub it in that he had to work all summer" Blethen
RST Performance Racing

[RacerBill]

For those interested in returning to Mid-Ohio for another double, there's the Ft. Wayne Brat Bash 7/30-31. I realize that there are two double regionals at Mid-Ohio one week apart(what's with that????) but racing is racing!

Bill (hope to have the Shelby together by then) Stevens

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Bill Stevens
Mbr 103106
BnS Racing
83 ITA Shelby Dodge Charger
www.motorpride.com/BnSRacing