Endurance Series

[Hahn63]

I am pleased to annouce the formation of this endurance series. A group of us meet at the 2007 SCCA convention and formed the series. Pending regional board approvels and a few minor kinks to be worked out the following events will be included in this year's series ; Kuhmo Tropical 12 Hours at Homestead, 12 Hours at the Point , "The Longest Day" 24 Hours of Nelson Ledges and Charge of Headlight Brigade 13 Hour at VIR. :eclipsee_steering:

On another note the supps are done for the Longest Day. They have been sent out for approval and we should have them back soon. I plan on releasing the entry and intent to run information today or tommorrow. :026:

Roland

[Knestis]

Wooo-hooooo!!

It's almost like I was at that meeting... :P

K

EDIT - if you'll get me the details, I'd like to include them on our web site.

[MMiskoe]

Does this mean the supps will be same/similar for these races (pit proceedures etc)?

BTW anyone know anything about entries for the Summit 12 hour?

Matt

[Hahn63]

Matt- Unfortunately we didn't have all the right people present to work out uniform pit rules for this year. That will be a goal for next year; it is a high priority item.
Roland

[22timber]

When is the Homestead race?

[Knestis]

Homestead is listed as April 20-21.

I'd really LOVE to find some drivers interested in doing that race but for whatever reason, it just doesn't have the draw that the Summit and VIR events seem to.

K

[Knestis]

On a related topic, have we got an official name for the series Roland? I want to post something about it on the site at http://www.it2.evaluand.com/gti/events07.php

K

[Bill Miller]

On a related topic, have we got an official name for the series Roland? I want to post something about it on the site at http://www.it2.evaluand.com/gti/events07.php

K
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Cool deal for sure! :023: I remember talking this over w/ Kirk over a couple of Yuenglings last year. :birra:

As far as names go, how about this?

"ESsES" "Eastern States Endurance Series"

[Hahn63]

For now it is called East Coast Endurance Championship ie EC squared...I dont know how to show the little 2 ...lol...

Talks are underway with various sponsor so the name may be modified. Still a lot of details to work out but coming togther fairly nicely.

Roland

[Knestis]

Respecting orders-of-operation and keyboard-speak, I think it would be (EC)^2 - E times C raised to the 2nd power...

If you look at it as a smiley, it's a guy with a pointy nose and mouth full of bling, shouting and winking at you.

K

[eprodrx7]

Last I heard the homestead race was canceled??? From the SCCA site.

[Hahn63]

I'm 99.9% sure it's on, unless something happened in the last day or two.

Roland

[Zahniser1970]

John, Could you provide us a link to where you heard the race was cancelled??

[eprodrx7]

I looked two weeks ago on the SCCA site and it said canceled. I looked again last night and it says it's not :( I called the phone number listed with the event and was told that the number is incorrect and that info is on the Fla. web site. Well nothing there :rolleyes: but the woman did say that the race was still on and infact had never been canceled :happy204: If anyone has more info please let me know. If I can get the trailer out of the snow we're going!

[Knestis]

We haven't found enough committed codrivers to make Homestead doable yet but if you want to go, get in touch!

K

[Hahn63]

Kirk, will you put in a bigger seat? :eclipsee_steering:

[Knestis]

I'm trying to solve that problem right now, as a couple of my Summit/VIR codrivers are a smidge too big for the current unit...

K

[Conover]

I think Kirk is trying to say "yes, I will put in a bigger seat." But, I'm just guessing so don't quote me on it. Maybe we do need the two cars, big seat car and little seat car. . .

There must be two cars! :026:

[Hahn63]

Maybe he should put in a bigger seat then we'll just feed him a bunch till he fits into the seat! :blink: (Read , drink lots of beer! :birra: ) We would also not have to worry about balance if he was like the rest of us, a little more Um ...soft ...around the middle. :P

Roland

[Knestis]

... Maybe we do need the two cars, big seat car and little seat car. . . [/b]
The sick thing is that I had this same thought today, looking at Recaros. I lost my contact there when he went back to Germany so I have to start from scratch rebuilding a relationship with them - or be forced to buy retail. Ouch.

K

[philstireservice]

I'm trying to solve that problem right now, as a couple of my Summit/VIR codrivers are a smidge too big for the current unit...

K
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But I like the seat the way it is now...... :(

[Greg Amy]

But I like the seat the way it is now...... :(
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Well, Phil, maybe you could buy another slot in the ride and sponsor one of your very close friends and ace drivers... <hint, hint!>

;)

[JLawton]

Well, Phil, maybe you could buy another slot in the ride and sponsor one of your very close friends and ace drivers... <hint, hint!>

;)
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Why thank you Greg, I would love to have Phil pay for my seat!! :023:

And I&#39;m sure my ass fits better in the seat than yours!!

[Greg Amy]

Jeff, you missed the "ace driver" part...

[Andy Bettencourt]

Oh, I can&#39;t wait for next year...Jeff might even get his first podium! Naw....

[Jay Mauney]

Hey guys,

My name is Jay Mauney and I am the publicity director for the Florida Region, crazed endurance racer and assistant race chairman for the Kumho Tropical 12 Hr at Miami - Homestead Speedway and our race is definitely a go. See our ad in Sportscar (just got it out of the mail box) p 41. The ad says we will have more than $10K in cash prizes - but I that number is going to increase. Only 62 days to go so you guys start working! The track is 40 minutes from South Beach and the same to KeyLargo.

But most importantly I want to let you know that the "Series" Roland has been talking about is also a definite. This is the most excited I&#39;ve been since my 1st endurance race in 2003. We are working on a National level website for the series, there will be a e-newsletter, substantial cash purse, unbelievable contingency prizes, great trophies, tow funds!!! I have been in email correspondence with Jim Julow CEO of SCCA and we are working on an end of the season event similar to the run offs.

For more info go to www.Tropical12hours.com

PM&#39;s are ok

Also more info on the cancelled concept would be helpful

[Zahniser1970]

thanks for the info

[philstireservice]

Why thank you Greg, I would love to have Phil pay for my seat!! :023:

And I&#39;m sure my ass fits better in the seat than yours!!

Jeff, you missed the "ace driver" part...


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OMG ..looks like the Mr & Mrs are at it again...... :014:

Gee what great friends I have.....always looking out for my money.....thank you kind sirs... ;)

[Jeremy Billiel]

OMG ..looks like the Mr & Mrs are at it again...... :014:

Gee what great friends I have.....always looking out for my money.....thank you kind sirs... ;) [/b]



Phil - at least you only have to deal with these 2 a couple of times a year. Imagine the poor suffering the rookie takes with these guys! :happy204: :happy204:

[philstireservice]

Phil - at least you only have to deal with these 2 a couple of times a year. Imagine the poor suffering the rookie takes with these guys! :happy204: :happy204:
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But just think of all you will be learning !! you might even get a few tips about racing......lol...hehehehe..lol

[vinnyvtek]

Roland
Great job what are the dates of the events and are all the events equal in points ?
got any shorter distance events in the mix ?
Thanks
Steve C

[Knestis]

The four "Series" enduros - and some other goodies - are on our calendar at...

http://www.it2.evaluand.com/gti/events07.php

K

[Hahn63]

Steve,

We are still working on the point structure. I&#39;ll let you know as soon as it is final. Hoping to have it all done in the next week or so.

Roland

Oh yea, just the four races this year.