NHMS Memorial Day Weekend Roll Call

[Abhi]

OK we got 8 entries for ITA already.

That's the highest count of any class.

Let's keep it going.... Who else is coming ?

I see that Mickey is entered with his show quality paint job car. Wonder if Lawton will put a tire mark on it. :D

Abhi

[JLawton]

OK we got 8 entries for ITA already.

That's the highest count of any class.

Let's keep it going.... Who else is coming ?

I see that Mickey is entered with his show quality paint job car. Wonder if Lawton will put a tire mark on it. :D

Abhi


- Considering Andy insulted the entire ITA field in the Northeast with his arrogance, it doesn't suprise me everyone is coming out.

- I already put a mark on Mickey's car. The damn thing is right in the way when trying to get parts/wheels to the back of the shop.....

- Abhi, are you going to post the video of when you were in inpound after qualifying last weekend? You really need to........... Krista and I just start cracking up when ever one of us starts to mention it. I'm telling you, it could rival "I was Seventh"

- Memorial Day weekend is going to be all about fun for me. No pressures. Lots of socializing (I'm still trying to figure out how to get a gas grill up there so we can all do some grillin'!! Anyone have any room to bring one?), just havin' fun.

[Greg Amy]

- Memorial Day weekend is going to be all about fun for me. No pressures. Lots of socializing (I'm still trying to figure out how to get a gas grill up there so we can all do some grillin'!! Anyone have any room to bring one?), just havin' fun.
+1. Right now I'm scheduled to be on-call for work, but if I can re-arrange things then Thea and I may go. I'd instruct on Friday (maybe on-track if I've got the tires for it) and then maybe work Tech for the weekend (Dick is trying to guilt me into it.)

Regardless, it's always a fun weekend. - GA

[CRallo]

Make it a charcoal grill and I'll think about it :p

[Abhi]

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- Abhi, are you going to post the video of when you were in inpound after qualifying last weekend? You really need to........... Krista and I just start cracking up when ever one of us starts to mention it. I'm telling you, it could rival "I was Seventh"



Here you go.... Laugh away.

https://vimeo.com/41162428

Abhi

[almracing]

http://youtu.be/tfZ9KTXK5sY

3:11 mark -- Classic

[gizmo83]

:rolleyes:Jeff if you are serious we have a travel gas grill that I think we could get in the truck!!?? Let me know!

[mossaidis]

Here you go.... Laugh away.

https://vimeo.com/41162428

Abhi

I tried backing out of the garage from NHMS when the front of my car was...ah, on jacks. I think the COMSCC guys called it the "driving move of the year". I didn't go anywhere.

Jeff, "parts/wheels"... is that what you call your Mini now, "parts/wheels"? tisk-tisk

[mossaidis]

I'm telling you, it could rival "I was Seventh"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyr6VDaaWJE

"They won't let me out! I am SEVENTH!!... I don't know why..."

[jimalley]

Abhi

I wasn't there but glad you posted this. Love the hand action. Nice to know I am not the only one to do things like this. See you memorial day weekend!

[Andy Bettencourt]

I am sure we will have our grill up and running. Come one, come all!

[vwzx7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zyr6VDaaWJE

"They won't let me out! I am SEVENTH!!... I don't know why..."

Freakin funny!

[JLawton]

- Considering Andy insulted the entire ITA field in the Northeast with his arrogance, it doesn't suprise me everyone is coming out.




I was just kidding about Andy Insulting everyone, but it did sound like he was calling us all out in the "Granite State" thread!! :)



Yes Denise, I was serious.

Thanks for posting Abhi!!!:lol:

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[1stgen]

Hey, a little off topic but i cant find a listing for the tech scrutineer for the may nhms event. Does anyone have a contact # for tech? need to make an appt for my annual to be done at the event.

[Greg Amy]

No appointment is needed (or accepted) to get your car tech'd at the event. Just show up and stand in line, and we'll take care of you tout-suite! - GA

[Abhi]

No appointment is needed (or accepted) to get your car tech'd at the event. Just show up and stand in line, and we'll take care of you tout-suite! - GA

Personally, I find the process works better if you bring an offering of (imported) beer

[1stgen]

I think i can handle the imported beer...probably bring the grill too so Mickey can cook his silly vegetarian shit....;-)

[Abhi]

probably bring the grill too so Mickey can cook his silly vegetarian shit....;-)

Aah...now I understand what stunted his growth :)

Abhi

[CRallo]

Aah...now I understand what stunted his growth :)

Abhi

Look who is talking! :p

[vicktorvolpe]

I tried backing out of the garage from NHMS when the front of my car was...ah, on jacks. I think the COMSCC guys called it the "driving move of the year". I didn't go anywhere.



Ask Matt about when I kicked the ramps out from under my car when going on the trailer.....whoops.

[Ed Funk]

Look who is talking! :p

Thought it...didn't wanna say, being a polite guy and all.

[JLawton]

Does anyone know of a motel that has cheap suites? (as in cheaper than two rooms at the Red Roof) Looked all over the internet but nothing reasonably priced............

[Greg Amy]

Does anyone know of a motel that has cheap suites? (as in cheaper than two rooms at the Red Roof) Looked all over the internet but nothing reasonably priced............
Welcome to vacation time in New Hampshuh...

Nothing in Concord? There's a Fairfield Inn and Marriott Courtyard I've stayed at in the past. It's only 5-10 minutes farther than the Roof. - GA

[LMcB]

Does anyone know of a motel that has cheap suites? (as in cheaper than two rooms at the Red Roof) Looked all over the internet but nothing reasonably priced............

Last weekend we stayed at the Days Inn which is at the south end of Concord, very convenient. Got a room on Hotwire at the last minute for $52. It was great because we could back the truck right up to the door of the room to unload, didn't need to trek through the parking lot into the lobby and up the stairs or into an elevator. Big parking lot, too. Definitely not fancy but it was clean and the people were friendly. Breakfast is pretty bad, though. Some friends of ours stayed at the Holiday Inn for $64 (not Hotwire). HTH.

[CRallo]

Thought it...didn't wanna say, being a polite guy and all.

you? Hold your tongue?

well Abhi and I go way back lol and I'm sure that he'll get me back :024:

[Dano77]

Jeff,

If you pay my entry and let me pass you. You can stay at my house, Ill be at the track in the camper.

Is it a deal?????

Or the Best western Concord Inn and Suites. Holiday Inn express and Suites and the Hampton Inn and Suites, Tilton NH North on 106 to 140 into Tilton NH and they have the Outlet Mall too.

Dan.

[mossaidis]

I think i can handle the imported beer...probably bring the grill too so Mickey can cook his silly vegetarian shit....;-)


Aah...now I understand what stunted his growth :)

Abhi
Game on boys.... GAME ON!!! :cavallo:

[Abhi]

Game on boys.... GAME ON!!! :cavallo:

Since I am shorter than Mickey, I can make fun of him. :)

Mickey...Matt made me a raised platform for the floor of my car. Now my feet reach the pedals to heel-toe correctly. Seriously...huge difference when braking into turn 3 at NHMS.

Abhi

[MMiskoe]

(I'm still trying to figure out how to get a gas grill up there so we can all do some grillin'!! Anyone have any room to bring one?)I have ended up w/ 3 at the house, ought to be able to bring one, I think I'm probably the closest one to the track to begin with.

Looking forward to the event, hoping there might be some ITS cars, all the damn ITA cars seem to stealing the show. What happened to the days of the ITS/ITB group being 38 cars and places 5 through 15 being separated by less than a second?

[JLawton]

Just read the sups (you all do that, right??) and it says no open fires including gas and charcoal are allowed in the garage area. Not sure if the rules have changed but a few years back we would bring a gas grill and have hamburgers and hotdogs for breakfast, lunch and dinner............ :shrug:

Oh well.

[raffaelli]

Anyone have an opening in a garage or want to share?

[mossaidis]

Just read the sups (you all do that, right??) and it says no open fires including gas and charcoal are allowed in the garage area. Not sure if the rules have changed but a few years back we would bring a gas grill and have hamburgers and hotdogs for breakfast, lunch and dinner............ :shrug:

Oh well.

Does garage area also include the parking lot?

[mossaidis]

Since I am shorter than Mickey, I can make fun of him. :)

Mickey...Matt made me a raised platform for the floor of my car. Now my feet reach the pedals to heel-toe correctly. Seriously...huge difference when braking into turn 3 at NHMS.

Abhi

ouch! I can't wait to see it at NHMS! it might be FB worthy!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Does garage area also include the parking lot?

I doubt it. I bet they just don't want open flames inside the garage...

[mossaidis]

Exactly... i see guys with COM always lighting up gas grills on the parking lot, just a distance away from the garage.

[JLawton]

So far there are no SM double dippers in ITMiata. Looks like they are all in STL. Is that a scheduling "thing"?

it is kinda sad to see the ranks of IT decreasing over the years.........

[gran racing]

Huge, massive, deep sigh. Might end up giving NHMS one more try even though I've sucked there in the past and don't get the track.

Andy / Abi, got any video that I could learn the right way around the track?

[CRallo]

We cooked with charcoal last year by our trailer across from our garage last year... That's all I know

[dickita15]

Huge, massive, deep sigh. Might end up giving NHMS one more try even though I've sucked there in the past and don't get the track.

Andy / Abi, got any video that I could learn the right way around the track?

maybe you should sign up for the Friday driver's school.

[gran racing]

I'll either do the Thurs Test & Tune or the driver's school. (Certainly not both.)

[Abhi]

Andy / Abi, got any video that I could learn the right way around the track?

I do have video from the last weekend. However it is 3GB. I will burn it to a DVD and leave it at Matt's for you.

Unless I figure out how to convert it to a lower resolution, then I will post it to Vimeo. Just got the new GoPro HD2.

[gran racing]

Ah, cool! Thanks. The file would be large unless only showing 6 or 7 minutes worth. Much appreciate Abhi.

[itracer]

... got any video that I could learn the right way around the track?

Follow the red #17 around the track from green to checker and at least you'lll finish behind me! :eclipsee_steering:

[gran racing]

Won't be racing in ITB. :)

[JLawton]

Andy / Abi, got any video that I could learn the right way around the track?

Ziiiiing!!!
(on me) Although Andy can show you a 14.8, I can show you my 15.0...... (and we're not talking inches...........)


I'll either do the Thurs Test & Tune or the driver's school. (Certainly not both.)

Although I didn't double check I don't think there is a test and tune on Thursday. However, they will be selling test "sessions" in between school groups. I think it was in the sups

[Andy Bettencourt]

Ziiiiing!!!
(on me) Although Andy can show you a 14.8, I can show you my 15.0...... (and we're not talking inches...........)



Although I didn't double check I don't think there is a test and tune on Thursday. However, they will be selling test "sessions" in between school groups. I think it was in the sups

Correct. The Cycling Club is there Thursday. Test groups can be bought on first come first served at the event.

[gran racing]

(on me) Although Andy can show you a 14.8, I can show you my 15.0......

No Jeff. I know you've gone fast there in the Saturn but also realize you're on transition phase with the Miata. I will watch your Miata video for entertainment purposes too. LOL

After this weekend, I'll watch your video to learn. :)

[Andy Bettencourt]

There are a million SM vids out there to help you. It will be fun!!!

My line through 3 and 9 are a bit different than most.

[1stgen]

Anyone know what the deal is with the numbers listed on motorsportreg.com? For some reason the number listed for my car is wrong.

[Ed Funk]

Anyone know what the deal is with the numbers listed on motorsportreg.com? For some reason the number listed for my car is wrong.

Dunno, in the Prod group, there are three # 1's!

[1stgen]

Dunno, in the Prod group, there are three # 1's!

You are all winners!

[Ed Funk]

You are all winners!

Izat spelt "whiner"?

[mossaidis]

We're up to 14 ITA cars and we still have 3 weeks to go. Teehee... I feel bad for the lone SSB car though.

[JLawton]

I feel bad for the lone SSB car though.

Don't feel bad for Bob. He's been running like that for years.......

It's more the SM cross overs running 16s you should be worried about............ If you're running 18s this race you probably won't make it into the top 5......... That will be embarrassing if it's Andy, then four SM cars..........

it is sad that we get excited aver a field of 14 ITA cars.......... Used to get in the high 20s

[mossaidis]

When did we have 20+ car fields Jeff? WTF happened? I started in 2009 yet with the belief that we would have 20+ car fields. I almost want to back to the entry logs from 2006 on and see who has fallen off the list: which ones went to another class, which ones left SCCA.

Do you include yourself in that SM cross over list? :)

[Ed Funk]

Back just after the earth's crust cooled, B was the big field, many 20-30 car fields. Frequently more B cars than A,C,S combined. My first win was at LRP at the 2nd John Stim race...B only, 30 plus cars. Steph (who I had yet to meet) was in the back of the pace car and has a photo of the field going through West Bend....cars were still coming over the top of the Uphill!

[wepsbee]

Don't feel bad for Bob. He's been running like that for years.......

It's more the SM cross overs running 16s you should be worried about............ If you're running 18s this race you probably won't make it into the top 5......... That will be embarrassing if it's Andy, then four SM cars..........

it is sad that we get excited aver a field of 14 ITA cars.......... Used to get in the high 20s
Just as I get to the 18's ( and thrilled to be there ), hoping to get into the high 17's I now have no hope and need to get into the 16's, It will never end!!:shrug:

[JLawton]

It will never end!!:shrug:


After three years you're just figuring it out NOW?? Wait until you start going nuts buying new tires..........

[Dano77]

I can remember fields of 20 to 25 A cars and 11 of them were RX7's 2000 NARRC Runoffs pic with me on row 2 and cars still coming over hill at west bend.

The good old days.

Dan

[JLawton]

I almost want to back to the entry logs from 2006 on and see who has fallen off the list: which ones went to another class, which ones left SCCA.

Do you include yourself in that SM cross over list? :)

I'm not sure if there is anyone else left besides Andy, Shane, Anthony Ruddy and I that I can recall. I think most have moved on to other classes. Richie went to NASA, Crazy Joe finally got a girlfriend. There were a bunch of 240s that ran......

[Ed Funk]

I'm not sure if there is anyone else left besides Andy, Shane, Anthony Ruddy and I that I can recall. I think most have moved on to other classes. Richie went to NASA, Crazy Joe finally got a girlfriend. There were a bunch of 240s that ran......

I'll be bach!

[CRallo]

The NH 240's all went SM and have all even quit that. Max cut out his door bars, put the interior back in and the dif out and put his 240 back on the street. Justin and I are poor...

[raffaelli]

Looks like it will have two open crew spots.


Still looking to share a garage.

[lateapex911]

Don't feel bad for Bob. He's been running like that for years.......

It's more the SM cross overs running 16s you should be worried about............ If you're running 18s this race you probably won't make it into the top 5......... That will be embarrassing if it's Andy, then four SM cars..........

it is sad that we get excited aver a field of 14 ITA cars.......... Used to get in the high 20s

Well, one change that will happen as a result of the ITA Miata weight gain is the loss of the SM crossover guys, as they will now be REALLY illegal for ITA if they don't bolt in enough weight to make the new 2460 number. I'd guess they'll all go to ST instead.

So expect ITA numbers to drop further.

[mossaidis]

17 ITA/7 cars registered so far...

[Andy Bettencourt]

17 ITA/7 cars registered so far...

An awesome field too.

[mossaidis]

As long as NO ONE scratches the car or I don't make contact with anything... it will be a good time for me!

[jimalley]

As long as NO ONE scratches the car or I don't make contact with anything... it will be a good time for me!

It won't be me Mick, new paint job for me as well:happy204:

[jimalley]

I'm not sure if there is anyone else left besides Andy, Shane, Anthony Ruddy and I that I can recall. I think most have moved on to other classes. Richie went to NASA, Crazy Joe finally got a girlfriend. There were a bunch of 240s that ran......

Been In ITA since 2005. Nobody remembers the back runners:(

[almracing]

Go back even further and we would run with BOTH Sheppard brothers... and 1:20's was fast for ITA.

[Andy Bettencourt]

It won't be me Mick, new paint job for me as well:happy204:

Me too!

[biovic]

Been In ITA since 2005. Nobody remembers the back runners:(

I remember you Jim. :D
I may even be there for one day but maybe not running near the front anymore, I haven't been practicing enough these last few years. And my Integra will most likely have a For Sale sign on it.

Victor
#03 ITA Integra

[JLawton]

Timmmmmmmmmmmmy!!!!!!



Up to 18!!!!



Man, I just hope I can manage to stay in the top 6!!! :blink:

[rhygin]

Nice field shaping up. I still have not header and such but I might try for Sunday only. Racing form the back with such a big field should be fun! Did it once last year at Lime Rock and it was crazy... cars everywhere. Ended up 2nd after starting 16th cuz it became a demolition derby.

[wepsbee]

Nice field shaping up. I still have not header and such but I might try for Sunday only. Racing form the back with such a big field should be fun! Did it once last year at Lime Rock and it was crazy... cars everywhere. Ended up 2nd after starting 16th cuz it became a demolition derby.
Brad,
Looks like you can scare a few of the "pretty" cars away by just getting close.:rolleyes:

[wepsbee]

Tim,
How about a game of Integra's against the Miata's.:eclipsee_steering:

[jimalley]

Tim,
How about a game of Integra's against the Miata's.:eclipsee_steering:
LOL Careful what you wish for, you are outnumbered:D

[wepsbee]

LOL Careful what you wish for, you are outnumbered:D
True:happy204:

[raffaelli]

Don't forget about the hondas............:eclipsee_steering:

[Tkczecheredflag]

Tim,
How about a game of Integra's against the Miata's.:eclipsee_steering:
Dan - I'm game - I have a little to do to get the TEG ready but think it should work out. I am excited to being back at NHMS. We will have our work cut out for us Dan.

[Tkczecheredflag]

Timmmmmmmmmmmmy!!!!!!



Up to 18!!!!



Man, I just hope I can manage to stay in the top 6!!! :blink:
You'll be fine Jeff - Looking forward to seeing everyone.

[Dano77]

Hit A Honda Win A Prize. That was back when the RX7 was half the field of 20ish cars. And Tim K was in ITC in a civic. AAHHH memories

There should be another RX7 in the field, if it makes it thru the Hillclimb next week. And its not a scared of no Miatas.

Dan

[JLawton]

As long as NO ONE scratches the car or I don't make contact with anything... it will be a good time for me!


It won't be me Mick, new paint job for me as well:happy204:


Me too!


Bwaaahaaaaahaaaaaa!!!<evil laugh> Good old flat white and flat black that's seen better days on my car!! And a guy driving it who has not clue what he's doing!! (see sideways picture above) :wacko:

Too bad there aren't more signed up for the school. A little disappointing.



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[mossaidis]

on the bright side, we're up to 21 ITA/7 cars!!! YEAH!

[CRallo]

on the bright side, we're up to 21 ITA/7 cars!!! YEAH!

AWESOME!!!!

You guys don't wanna know where I'll be lol

[StephenB]

I am In! 8 other ITR cars to race with... how could I resist! :)

[raffaelli]

What are the rules for the fun runs?

[Magical Trevor]

The test sessions? Don't see why they'd be different from any other "non-race" session as per GCR.

[mossaidis]

What are the rules for the fun runs?

I have not heard that since my Mohud Auto-X days!

[raffaelli]

...guess I mean for the track rides listed in the supps. May have a few people interested in a ride.

[itracer]

What are the rules for the fun runs?

Track rides are for any licensed driver. Regular street cars. Passengers allowed as long as everyone has a seat belt on.

Usually a donation to the worker fund.

[ner88]

Track rides are "if time allows" at the end of the day. We went overtime last event and it cost us one hour of track rental ++, that won't happen again!:(

[RHallRacing]

Hey guys, who do i contact at the track about getting a garage? If theres any left.

We're bring up 3cars, ITB VW's and looking for one of the bigger garages...
Thanks guys and see you there

[CRallo]

Garages are standard unless I have missed something. Rental gets you one door( two bays ). Three cars is tight but I've seen people make it work. I'd get two and the use the extra space for hospitality. Or sub it out.

the main office number at the track works. Just tell them what you want.

[StephenB]

Holy Crap!! This is an AMAZING turnout for NHMS!
To bad all of IT wasn't together like the old days... fun for the workers :)

Class Totals:
ITA: 23
ITR: 10
ITS: 9
ITB: 7
IT7: 2

[gran racing]

Hmmm, bring rains or can they stay home? Would prefer to lug up extra dry tires and keep the rains out of the sun.

[raffaelli]

Hmmm, bring rains or can they stay home? Would prefer to lug up extra dry tires and keep the rains out of the sun.

Please bring them this way we wont need them.

[JLawton]

Hmmm, bring rains or can they stay home? Would prefer to lug up extra dry tires and keep the rains out of the sun.


Never, EVER leave the rains at home. There is no better way to ensure that it will rain........... i did that once............ and ONLY once.

[Ed Funk]

Ask tGA.

[CRallo]

Hmmm, bring rains or can they stay home? Would prefer to lug up extra dry tires and keep the rains out of the sun.

Come on Dave, you know better! :p

[benspeed]

I'm out - sorry guys. Too many hotties coming down to hang on my boat. All wife approved and certified bikini babes :-)

[gran racing]

Errr, how do we go about getting a boarding pass? :D

[RSTPerformance]

Dave-

Clearly all you need is a bikini...

Raymond

[BruceG]

I'm out - sorry guys. Too many hotties coming down to hang on my boat. All wife approved and certified bikini babes :-)

Hanging out off Fire Island again, Ben?.....LOL

[0100]

Can we get into the track and camp Thursday night?

[wepsbee]

I need this weekend bad!!!!!!!!

[ner88]

Can we get into the track and camp Thursday night?
Yes

[gran racing]

But per the e-mail from Maryanne, get there in time for registration or they wanted to know so your name would be given to the track.

[Tkczecheredflag]

It is with regret that I say I will not be able to join you all this weekend. Have a safe and fun event.

[mossaidis]

eeek! Sorry to hear Tim...

[mossaidis]

This thread will raise from the dead.

Why weren't the results posted on nediv.org?

[ner88]

Try NER.org :shrug: