NHIS Opening Day

[Andy Bettencourt]

As of this morning:

ITS: 6
ITA: 17
ITB: 3
ITC: 1

ITA leads SM, SSM and SRF right now! Come on the rest of you!!!!!!!

[JLawton]

Only 3 for ITB?? I guess it's a dead class.....might as well get rid of it.......Those guys can't drive anyhow.........


Bring it on!! :bash_1_:

[Greg Amy]

I swear these two guys are gonna simply ASPLODE before the first race weekend of the year...then, if by some act of God they make it through the next 2 weeks, they'll run into each other in the first session...

[almracing]

Ratzen-Fratzen-Friggen- $%@#&

It's snowing here... up to 15" predicted. And the pile in front of the trailer just melted!!

[benspeed]

My tranny is done - can't wait to get up to NHIS. Just need to assemble the bits and pieces. I want a top three overall in the big bore race. Looks like Branscomb will race SPO - if I remember right he's got a sick GT1 Mustang?

The Fiero is getting close too - figure it'll come out in the summer to play. Motor dynoed well - needs some tune magic for the last extra ponies - all I can say is it pulls monster torque - hp was good but not where I want it yet. Lots more little spherical bits going into that car.

[JLawton]

I want a top three overall in the big bore race. [/b]



Don't they usually only have three cars??? :P

Come back to the dark side Ben.............

[benspeed]

LOL! Touche Jeff! Nah, overall there are usually a couple dozen in big bore or what I affectionately call Alphabet Soup. Looks kinda light for the Opener - 9 cars in group 4.

Yes, ITA beckons. The thrill of the big bore car is huge but the competition is in A. We'll see how the budget handles 2 cars. It'll be interesting to drive a low powered car again - they say once you get used to the power there is no turning back.

[andrew240z]

How is NHIS about sound? Do they enforce the 100db? I am right on the 103 limit....

[RSTPerformance]

How is NHIS about sound? Do they enforce the 100db? I am right on the 103 limit....
[/b]


The track neighbors (public) is strict, so NHIS is very strict with SCCA, thus to be a good "customer" the SCCA Stewards are very very strict and proactive.

Raymond

[JLawton]

How is NHIS about sound? Do they enforce the 100db? I am right on the 103 limit....
[/b]

I can personally vouch that they are strict. I have to run my "quiet' exhaust there, and if it rains, I have to run my "super quiet" exhaust.

[Andy Bettencourt]

My car is pretty loud as well but as long as you have an exhaust that points toward the drivers side, you should be ok. Sound is to drivers right exiting turn 10 under full throttle. Design a little slip-on that can be pointed down and away from the station. I bring one to every track just in case.

You coming to opening day?

Friday the 6th:

ITS: 10
ITA: 18
ITB: 3
ITC: 1

ITS making a move!

[andrew240z]

My car is pretty loud as well but as long as you have an exhaust that points toward the drivers side, you should be ok. Sound is to drivers right exiting turn 10 under full throttle. Design a little slip-on that can be pointed down and away from the station. I bring one to every track just in case.

You coming to opening day?

Friday the 6th:

ITS: 10
ITA: 18
ITB: 3
ITC: 1

ITS making a move!
[/b]

I will actually be renting my car for the school and the race on Sunday assuming he gets signed off. If he doesnt, I will drive in the race!

[RSTPerformance]

I am not sure why (maybe 1 day regional at NHIS is the reason?), but the ITB field is usually low at the first event of NHIS... Don't fear that you wont have good car counts after this race :)

Andy why are you not listing the new brother/sister ITR cars, they are part of the IT family now right!!!

Raymond "Havn't looked at the entries" Blethen

[Andy Bettencourt]

Andy why are you not listing the new brother/sister ITR cars, they are part of the IT family now right!!!
[/b]

No entries.

[RSTPerformance]

No entries.
[/b]


BB Racing where are you!!!

[Andy Bettencourt]

I will actually be renting my car for the school and the race on Sunday assuming he gets signed off. If he doesnt, I will drive in the race! [/b]

Do yourself a favor and pre-register on-line. If you don't show, no problem but if you do, it will save you some late fees.

[Greg Amy]

BB Racing where are you!!![/b]

What? The "premier Nissan race team in the Northeast racing in SCCA ITA" hasn't signed up for NHIS yet? Wazzup wid dat??

;)

[Andy Bettencourt]

Brandon did for ITA but he is talking about the 300ZX...

[Doc Bro]

My car is pretty loud as well but as long as you have an exhaust that points toward the drivers side, you should be ok.
[/b]


Andy, what do you run for a muffler?

R

[Andy Bettencourt]

Andy, what do you run for a muffler?

R [/b]

I have adapted the current 'exhaust to have' in SM to my header...it makes good power but we will be doing some exhaust development later this year.



Exhaust pic:

http://www.springfielddyno.com/springfielddyno%20rev%20L%20exhaust%20b%20small.JP G



Header pic:

http://www.mazdamotorsports.com/wcscp/images/parts/0000-06-5403.jpg

[hunter164]

Don't worry guys. I was just building the suspense! ITR has its first entrant! Who's coming to get me (assuming I get signed off at the school of course) ?

[andrew240z]

Camping is allowed ? I dont see anything in the supps, any places to park with electric?

[RSTPerformance]

Camping is allowed ? I dont see anything in the supps, any places to park with electric?
[/b]

Plenty of camping and campers with fires to keep you warm and entertained at night right in the infield padock (Not at the garages)... Also plenty of electricity but I think you pay $10.00 a day to hook up to it.

Raymond

[7racing]

Plenty of camping and campers with fires to keep you warm and entertained at night right in the infield padock (Not at the garages)... Also plenty of electricity but I think you pay $10.00 a day to hook up to it.

Raymond
[/b]

Yup, what Raymond said....'cept it is $10 per weekend for electricity. Unless it went up?

Jeremy

[robits325is]

How much snow is up there right now?

[7racing]

How much snow is up there right now?
[/b]

I talked with the track yesterday (April 9), in regards to Thursday's test day. I received this:

"I plan to run open test on Thursday unless we get snow on Thursday. It should be rain if anything. Track is ready by this afternoon."

Now, that tells me the track is ready. COM is suppose to be there today, I think. However, the local weather guys are now talking about some decent snow for Thursday (April 12), which is the scheduled test day this week. I wouldn't count on that happening. Not sure how much snow will be at the track, but I would guess enough to make testing kind of suck.

None of this means anything for the Regional, though. That is still far enough away that we don't have a clue as to what the weather will be like.

[JLawton]

Anybody know what kind of credentials are needed for crew in the hot pits during the test days?

[almracing]

Regular NHIS test days there are no credentials required. I am not sure if a SCCA sponsored test day has restrictions.

I was shooting to do the test day this Thursday. But I don't think snow driving skills will help with the set-up of the car. :snow_cool:

[dickita15]

Anybody know what kind of credentials are needed for crew in the hot pits during the test days?
[/b]

$10

[Andy Bettencourt]

One week to go!



ITR: 2 (Tizdale is registered in both ITS and ITR but can't run both so one class will lose an entry)
ITS: 15
ITA: 19
ITB: 3
ITC: 1

Notables:

SM: 19
SSM: 20
SRF: 12
Entire G2: 4 (FV, F500, CF, NCF, FST)

[RussJones]

Just an FYI guys, ice racing tires will be available at Wally's Tire and Hunting Emporium, located just north of the track. PM me if you need the address. :happy204:

[stevel]

One week to go!



ITR: 2 (Tizdale is registered in both ITS and ITR but can't run both so one class will lose an entry)
ITS: 15
ITA: 19
ITB: 3
ITC: 1

Notables:

SM: 19
SSM: 20
SRF: 12
Entire G2: 4 (FV, F500, CF, NCF, FST)
[/b]

Maybe he is running 2 cars???

edit: duh, are ITS and ITR rungroups combined?

s

[JamesB]

Yeap. ITB/ITS/ITR group 5.

NER has just odd groupings to me. But then maybe it works.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Yeap. ITB/ITS/ITR group 5.

NER has just odd groupings to me. But then maybe it works. [/b]

It's a tough call. Small tracks (1.5 miles for NHIS and LRP) and full fields. Most of the bigger tracks I see across the country can run all of IT together (bigger tracks and smaller fields) On an average weekend up here, that would be 65+ cars for 38 slots...this weekend is traditionally 'light' as it's the first race after the deep freeze and it's only a single...plus May is a 3 race-weekend month.

The theory of the ITS/ITB and the old ITA/ITC is to keep like cars on track together but ones with enough speed differential to keep them out of each others hair on such small tracks. You can't lap the slower class more than once (if that) on such small tracks (talking leaders vs. leaders)

[JamesB]

I guess that makes sense. WDCR has just a strong enough IT turn out that its actually a problem finding the correct grouping. Last year it was ITS with big bore, ITA/ITB, ITC with SRX7 and the ITA/B/7 group was at the 50 max registered nearly every weekend. So for this year its ITR/S/A, ITB/C, and IT7/SRX7/SS. It should be interesting for me since I am not used to us being the faster class on the track. I just hope I can only hope I can find some of that time on the track or ill be in the midst of the ITC leaders race given my lap times from last year.

[ed325its]

Come on guys! Where are the rest of the ITR cars?

[hunter164]

seriously. i wouldnt mind seeing a couple more ITR entries to run with

[Greg Amy]

Brand new class of expensive cars...

Last year it was "we ain't got no place to race our cars!" Now you guys are just getting GREEDY... ;)

[JamesB]

No problem down here, but so far no NEW ITR models just lots of 325s without the SIR registered for M1.

[benspeed]

Please tell me that it's not snowing in Loudon NH. Please tell me it's not flooding with the massive rain we're having. :(

[Doc Bro]

Just had a patient who's an avid skier say that they're getting snow in NH and VT today AND Sunday......


R

[disquek]

Fri Apr 13 Rain / Snow 30%

Sat Apr 14 Partly Cloudy 10%

Sun Apr 15 Rain / Snow Showers 60% :snow_cool:

Mon Apr 16 Rain / Snow / Wind 70%

Tue Apr 17 Showers 40%

Wed Apr 18 Showers 40%

Thu Apr 19 Showers 60%

Fri Apr 20 Showers 60%

Sat Apr 21 Showers 60%

Hey ... at least it's not rain EVERY day ... ;)

-Kyle

[Doc Bro]

Weather.com said 5-10" by nightfall for today. Was the test day cancelled?

R

[disquek]

Yep. They cancelled today's test day. :(

They told me that it snowed some, then turned to rain.

-Kyle

[rsx858]

all i know is to never trust weather.com predictions until a few days before and then still who knows. Cross your fingers.

[RussJones]

I'm on the NH/MA line, we had NO snow yesterday only rain. We're in for a massive nor'easter sunday thru tues, then it ooks like the weather mellows out for the week with temps in the 50's partly cloudy most days (or should I say partly sunny). Russ

[RSTPerformance]

I'm on the NH/MA line, we had NO snow yesterday only rain. We're in for a massive nor'easter sunday thru tues, then it ooks like the weather mellows out for the week with temps in the 50's partly cloudy most days (or should I say partly sunny). Russ
[/b]


I work in Lowell MA, nothing but rain yesturday, but went home to a few inches of snow... and my car was covered this AM when I went to leave.....

I am sure this stuff will melt by the time the next store comes in. I wont know as I will be in Myrtle Beach tomorrow morning soaking in some sun (I hope) :)


- Raymond

[benspeed]

Looks like a bunch of sissies signed up for ITS. Can't imagine those wimps putting on much of a show.

Who's going to win? I want to hear if anybody will step up and say ME! :cavallo: :smilie_pokal:

ITS field is strong at 15
ITA stronger at 20

[Andy Bettencourt]

Word on the street is that Ben got out of ITS because he couldn't handle the heat in the NARRC. Now he wants some ITA action? HA! So far you are on the podium in SPO...only 3 cars!!!!!!

[gran racing]

Andy, before I can even begin picking on Ben, what the hell is up with your avitar pic? Please tell me that's not Joe's next Nissan Sentra paint scheme. Or worse yet, your miata's.

[lateapex911]

Dave thats "avAtar", and that scheme is for guys who only have a few cans of Krylon in their gaarage ....and none of them match! (you remeber those days, right?) ;)

It's pretty cool in person, I bet.

So, Dave, what color (s) will YOUR car be this year?

[Andy Bettencourt]

Andy, before I can even begin picking on Ben, what the hell is up with your avitar pic? Please tell me that's not Joe's next Nissan Sentra paint scheme. Or worse yet, your miata's. [/b]

Nope, just one of the most famous E30 M3 'art cars'...



http://www.bmwworld.com/artcars/80_done.jpg

[gran racing]

that scheme is for guys who only have a few cans of Krylon in their gaarage ....and none of them match! (you remeber those days, right?)[/b]

I remember them very well! Now that I have a small air compressor, I've moved up in the world and actually use inexpensive automotive paint. Wahoo. I'm even thinking of being crazy and using auto paint for the inside of the car instead of Krylon. This week I went to Walmart and bought a few air moving fans (had to clarify that for Jake in case he thought the meeter / greeter could be bought to cheer him on at the track) and am making a contraption using dryer hose. Should be interesting.


So, Dave, what color (s) will YOUR car be this year? [/b]

I thought about using different colors but received a lot of grief about it from various people. Looks like it will be yellow again - which ever shade isn't too expensive for the paint. The brighter the better though.

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITR: 3
ITS: 14
ITA: 21

ITB: 5
ITC: 1

Notables:

SM: 23
SSM: 21
SRF: 13
Entire G2: 8 (FV, F500, CF, NCF, FST)

[dj10]

ITR: 3
ITS: 14
ITA: 21

ITB: 5
ITC: 1

Notables:

SM: 23
SSM: 21
SRF: 13
Entire G2: 8 (FV, F500, CF, NCF, FST)

[/b]

I'm glad to see some ITR cars starting to rear their heads as well as the ITS cars coming out also. I hope you NE guys have a safe and dry race. W haven't had a good day to test my car yet! :(

[JLawton]

So how many feet of snow is at the track?? Or is flooded again? :rolleyes:

[Jeremy Billiel]

So how many feet of snow is at the track?? Or is flooded again? :rolleyes:
[/b]

You would sure think that NHIS being flooded twice in 2 years that they would do something to prevent that from happening again!

[JamesB]

Hey you could always change over to kayak and canoe races.

[benspeed]

Word on the street is that Ben got out of ITS because he couldn't handle the heat in the NARRC. Now he wants some ITA action? HA! So far you are on the podium in SPO...only 3 cars!!!!!!
[/b]

I know - 3 cars doesn't do it for me. I figure it's for the overall but even that's not really sporting. I have to get that cage in and give ITA a run. Still - what's the deal - nobody from "S" seems willing to step up with a prediction?!

The gods of smart aleckness got me as payback - broke a motor mount bolt off flush to the motor. My torque wrench is going to be thrown into the flooded stream behind my shop. I will have a trained professional drill it out. If I did it I can hear myself say, "honey, I've struck oil in my engine block!!!" The fun of getting ready for the season opener.

:( :( :( :( :(

[ed325its]

Maybe he is running 2 cars???


[/b]

I will run out of talent well before that. I plan on running in ITR for the opening event.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Coming down the home stretch...ITA leads the way!

ITR: 3
ITS: 14
ITA: 23
ITB: 6
ITC: 1

Notables:

SM: 23
SSM: 22
SRF: 13
Entire G2: 9 (FV, F500, CF, NCF, FST)
Entire G4: 13 (GT1, GT2, GT3, T1, T2, AS, SPO, ITE, CGT1, CGT2, CGT3, BP, DP, ST)

[Mark Gregory]

Sorry I will not be able to make the opening race. But I will be looking at the results and times to see how every one has done . I will see you all at Pocono. Good luck and may the best man win. rosmar77

[16v]

everyone watch out, the camera man will be hiding around the track to catch your every move B)