NHMS reg open!

[JLawton]

Registration is open!!!!!


Looks like I won THAT race!!! ;)

[Andy Bettencourt]

Crap! Gonna be that kinda year!!! :)

[Greg Amy]

Looks like I won THAT race!!! ;)
Hell, I wouldn't be surprised to find you've been hitting the "refresh" button since early February...

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITR: 2
ITS: 7
ITA: 9
ITB: 1
ITC: 2
IT7: 2

What's up ITB?

http://www.nescca.com/registration/currentcount.asp?ID=165352742

[dickita15]

ITR: 2

What's up ITB?



no snow tires? :shrug:

[Greg Amy]

Some posts copied. Just 'cause I wanted to see how it works. I HAVE THE POWUH!!!!!


On edit: I know you all read the supps :blink: but for all you newbies here's a link to some NHMS-specific rules. Note the continued requirements for helmets in the pits (but I think it excludes the raised area behind the first pit wall...)

http://www.ner.org/rr/docs/08/08%20NHMS%20Track%20Specific%20Rules%20&%20track%20rides.doc

[Andy Bettencourt]

My favorite that is ignored by you-know-who...:p

Smoking - Smoking is not permitted in the garage areas at any time. This includes the buildings and pit lane as well.

[dominojd]

My favorite that is ignored by you-know-who...:p

Smoking - Smoking IS permitted in the garage areas at any time. This includes the buildings and pit lane as well.


That is just a suggested rule. :rolleyes:

[lateapex911]

Yes, last year I too smoked, but they rushed over and made me put it out. Rather emphatically too, I might add...

(Where's the flaming smiley?)

(Who says I'm not a good straightman?)

[Tkczecheredflag]

ITR: 2
ITS: 7
ITA: 9
ITB: 1
ITC: 2
IT7: 2

What's up ITB?

http://www.nescca.com/registration/currentcount.asp?ID=165352742

AB - I believe it was "rumored" at another web site that the SSM run group was being moved and would run with "B" - Could that expalin it?:shrug:

[Andy Bettencourt]

Don't know what site you are talking about Tim...

The supps are published so I don't see a change coming...besides, SSM and ITB has the potential to be an oversubscribed group.

I just think the ITB guys are still under snow!!!

http://www.nescca.com/registration/Supps/08-RS-36-S.pdf

[Greg Amy]

Don't know what site you are talking about Tim...
That's too bad; I was giving some thought to entering DP, 'til I saw who they were grouped with... hey, just sayin'... :shrug:

[JLawton]

Don't know what site you are talking about Tim...

The supps are published so I don't see a change coming...besides, SSM and ITB has the potential to be an oversubscribed group.

I just think the ITB guys are still under snow!!!

http://www.nescca.com/registration/Supps/08-RS-36-S.pdf



<Ching, ching, ching>...........The sound of Andy's chain being yanked!!



:D

[Andy Bettencourt]

That's too bad; I was giving some thought to entering DP, 'til I saw who they were grouped with... hey, just sayin'... :shrug:

Please!!! We should run away and hide from those cars. Do it!!!

[Jeremy Billiel]

Please!!! We should run away and hide from those cars. Do it!!!

What's the matter, Andy, beating up on ITA guys gettin' too boring for you...?

[Andy Bettencourt]

What's the matter, Andy, beating up on ITA guys gettin' too boring for you...?


Just want to have some chasing faster cars around!!! ITA is gonna be plenty tough this year...

[JLawton]

That sucks with DP (not that I would run it anyhow). Prod cars and Miata's. it doesn't get any better than that!! :)



Is the snow all gone up there?? Blethen's, we need a weather report! :026:

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITR: 2
ITS: 13
ITA: 10
ITB: 1
ITC: 2
IT7: 2

ITS: The new Sheriff in town!!!

[RSTPerformance]

That sucks with DP (not that I would run it anyhow). Prod cars and Miata's. it doesn't get any better than that!! :)



Is the snow all gone up there?? Blethen's, we need a weather report! :026:



Well our trailer is backed up to the woods (can't get cars out from inside) and we have a 3' high ice bank that is about 10' deep and not melting anytime soon... So we may get our cars out in May :017:

As for the snow... I work currently in Nashua NH, some snow banks but most of the snow is gone in the areas that get sun. 30 miles north where I live in Concord I have 3' of snow still. At my fathers house he has more than that. The track is another 30 minutes north and east of where we live. the only hope is that the grandstands and lack of shade is melting the snow away, but I realisticly don't see how we wont have some snowbanks blocking some of the walls. Jeff, FWD is better in the snow, so just wear your hat and you will be fine!!! :114:

Raymond "Snow is in the forcast for tonight" Blethen

[benspeed]

I'm going to Summit Point to run in the Redneck Road Rash series. :-)

I don't think my SPO snow tires will help the handling much up in NH country :-(

[JLawton]

Wow, a lot of ITE and ITR cars. We need a few more ITA cars though.............

Is Hunter giving up on ITA? Too afraid to run with the big dogs??

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITR: 4
ITS: 15
ITA: 14
ITB: 3
ITC: 2
IT7: 3

ITS: Watch out - here comes ITA!

Even DP has 3 IT cars in it!

(4 cars in G7 and 7 cars in G1 - guess who? It is only RECOMMENDED that they don't run together. With so few on track.... :wacko:)

[supersmile]

ITR: 4
ITS: 15
ITA: 14
ITB: 3
ITC: 2
IT7: 3

ITS: Watch out - here comes ITA!

Guess I'll tie things up!



(4 cars in G7 and 7 cars in G1 - guess who? It is only RECOMMENDED that they don't run together. With so few on track.... :wacko:)8 in G1 now, but I won't object to combining them at this point, as long as we leave some time between the open wheel group and the IT group!

[Magical Trevor]

Haven't Groups 5 and 7 run together before? Eight and four respectively at the moment...

[dominojd]

UH OH looks like we are gonna have a flown in hot shoe in the famous Kessler Built NX2000. :)

[Andy Bettencourt]

Guess I'll tie things up!


8 in G1 now, but I won't object to combining them at this point, as long as we leave some time between the open wheel group and the IT group!

Now Rob, only I know you are back to your REAL racing roots in an MR2. Can't wait to see it. AWESOME!!! Send me some pics!!!!!!

[supersmile]

Now Rob, only I know you are back to your REAL racing roots in an MR2. Can't wait to see it. AWESOME!!! Send me some pics!!!!!!

Andy,

Its a first gen car I actually bought for me wife to do time trials with (mostly with EMRA) and me to then to the sprint races that weekend. I know it'll be a back marker in SCCA, but I figured I'd shake it out at NHMS before she gets in it for the first time.

I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to get out of it after qualfying at maybe 1:19s in G8 and then immediately switch my mindset to 1:06s in the FC less than an hour later.

I promise to stay out of everyone's way while I figure it out.

Pics under separate cover.

Rob

[Andy Bettencourt]

IT7 adds it's 4th driver...

Joe slips to the '2nd fastest Nissan' with potential to move to 3rd fastest...

G7 still have only 4 cars in total...

ITA passes ITS - 16 to 15...first to 20 wins!

G1 is up to 8 total cars!!! Woohooo!!!! :eek:

Even G5 only has 8 cars...Combine them ALL!!!!!!!!! Let's get some more track time. A total of 22 cars taking up 3 run groups. :smilie_pokal:

[lateapex911]

I must have missed something...
Didn't the Branscombe guys run Nissans? They've got Integras now...

Also, I checked the weather up there...30 degrees and snowing as I type....

[Tkczecheredflag]

I must have missed something...
Didn't the Branscombe guys run Nissans? They've got Integras now...

Also, I checked the weather up there...30 degrees and snowing as I type....
Jake - I think you are thinking of Bogarts' crew. (sp).

[lateapex911]

Ahhh, yup! nevermind...:rolleyes:

[Andy Bettencourt]

Looks like Joe just moved to the 3rd place Nissan! :)

ITR: 5
ITS: 16
ITA: 18
ITB: 4
ITC: 2
IT7: 4

DP: 4 (2 ITA and 1 ITS car and 1 ITR car)
SM: 22
SSM: 19

Between the ITcars and the SM/SSM's its 94 cars - out of 140 so far!!!

G1 (big bore open wheel) update: 12
G7 (small bore open wheel) update: 8
G5: (SRF, SPU and Legends): 9

[Greg Amy]

ITS: 16
And one, lonely FWD car...

:shrug:

[rhygin]

what is the deal for registering for the 4/13 race if you do not know if you are going to be allowed to race (pending the outcome of the school). Should i register and would i get a refund or register on Sat PM if the school goes smoooooth.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Register on-line and pay at the track.

[JLawton]

what is the deal for registering for the 4/13 race if you do not know if you are going to be allowed to race (pending the outcome of the school). Should i register and would i get a refund or register on Sat PM if the school goes smoooooth.

To answer your question (the one that Andy did not), you can sign up for the school and will get a complete refund if you don't run. But they usually wave the late fee for guys in the school so you can sign up Saturday.

[dickita15]

Either way. There will be no late fee for the regional if you are signed off in the school.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Maybe my answer was too technical for Jeff!

Use the electronic registration tool, and if you don't get signed off, you haven't paid anything yet. I think that works out better because you are then in the system and don't have to fill out another reg form.

[rhygin]

thanks all!! Makes sense to me

[Andy Bettencourt]

This just in: Track looks great, we WILL be running the full weekend including the test day.

On edit: I am deleting the 'Delayed' thread to avoid confusion...

[Magical Trevor]

This just in: Track looks great, we WILL be running the full weekend including the test day.

On edit: I am deleting the 'Delayed' thread to avoid confusion...

You're a moderator? :blink:

[dominojd]

ITA still king 21 enteries. :026:

[Jeremy Billiel]

ITA still king 21 enteries. :026:

Joe - When you take out 25% of the field on the start again ITA will no longer be king!!!

Jeremy - running and ducking....:eek::eek:

[gran racing]

Andy said that Joe has nice shiny paint. Are we taking bets how long that lasts? I know mine survived one whole race, but what about my idol Joe? Oh, Jake, I still don't have any Bondo or racers tape yet. LOL (I will admit that I did have to give that some thought.

For Joe, should we change the bet from events to laps? :026:

[Andy Bettencourt]

Andy said that Joe has nice shiny paint. Are we taking bets how long that lasts? I know mine survived one whole race, but what about my idol Joe? Oh, Jake, I still don't have any Bondo or racers tape yet. LOL (I will admit that I did have to give that some thought.

For Joe, should we change the bet from events to laps? :026:

Correction: I said Joe SHOULD have nice shiny paint. Word has it he spent more on horsepower than on bodywork...



9.3.6. APPEARANCE NEAT/CLEAN & SUITABLE FOR COMPETITION
Appearance neat and clean, and suitable for competition. Specifically, cars that are dirty either externally or in the engine or passenger compartments, or that show bodywork damage, structural or surface rust, or that are partially or totally in primer, or that do not bear the prescribed identification marks shall not be approved for competition.


Buh-bye!

[Jeremy Billiel]

Correction: I said Joe SHOULD have nice shiny paint. Word has it he spent more on horsepower than on bodywork...



Buh-bye!

I can attest Joe's car looks truely awesome! You will see that yellow paint as he is driving by!

[Andy Bettencourt]

That is good news! So Joe is 'yella'? Nice!

[Jeremy Billiel]

And one, lonely FWD car...

:shrug:


That may be the hot setup now as the rain looks as though its coming!!!!!:happy204::happy204::eclipsee_steering:

[Andy Bettencourt]

Just what we need - more 'rain dancers'. Boooooooo.

About a 30% chance of rain each of the days we are there. Probably be dry Thu-Sat and rain on Sunday!!!

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITR: 5
ITS: 16
ITA: 21
ITB: 6
ITC: 2
IT7: 4

ITR is growing, ITS finishes strong, ITA remains king, ITB gains some respect, ITC has some reps and IT7 comes outta the gate nicely.

Now let's see how many cars finish in the rain...

Can't wait!