Who Will Win? Forget about Road America this is the NARRC RUNOFFS!

[StephenB]

So we definetly need a thread for one of, if not the most, competitive IT races in the country, so here goes! Start the gossip :)

I do wonder though... am I missing something? Less than 4 weeks away and I still haven't figured out where/how to register. Anyone else know how, or is the race canceled and we just don't know it yet!

This is all motorsports reg says:
Dates Friday Sep 21 - Saturday Sep 22
Host SCCA - New York Region - Club Racing
Type Club Race
Price TBD
North Atlantic Road Racing Championship Runoffs

[Ed Funk]

Think Steve Fredricks has locked up ITA, ITB looks like a Travis and Rick show...should be good! Haven't been any competitors in C. S looks like Lawton.

On a side note...Steph has locked H prod in our B Civic. There have been 2-4 cars per race, so she wasn't an OCIC. Congrats, Honey!

IT7 a knock down fight between Patullo and Swan.

R looks like Doc has a lock even after dinging his ride at NJMP.

Might be some good stuff to watch!

[BruceG]

42 entrants for SRF, 32 for EP, 37 FOR FV, low 20's to FF, only 24 for spec pinata so far!!

[StephenB]

42 entrants for SRF, 32 for EP, 37 FOR FV, low 20's to FF, only 24 for spec pinata so far!!

Where do you register?

Stephen

[CRallo]

42 spec wreckers?!?!?!?! How many EP cars?!?! Wow!

I plan to be there, but don't really have the budget to race :( or shouldn't anyways...


And I think Stephen was asking who will win the races, not the Championships. Just saying.



Stephen, if there are entries like that, you must be overlooking something... But I've not looked myself.

[Dano77]

IT7 was decided at Watkins Glen. Dick will not be at the NARRC Runoffs and JB has conceded. Stand up move. Dont know if some of the others would do that. Good Job.

Now that dosent mean there wont be a race.

Lou is wicked fast now, and if Norm puts tires with less than 27 heat cycles on them that might be the race.

Now I have it on pretty good authority that the 77 v2.0 car may show up along with the former Grant McStay car with the Hired Gun. If these two yo yos show up all bets are off.

Madison Bolden is getting his 7 dialed in too, and he has history and training from many years past.

IT7 should be the race within the race. Should be a good show.

Dan

[Tim Dugan]

ok so here we go WHERE DID U REGISTER!!!??? uuuhhhhuuuummmm (clearing throat) sorry about that but some of us would like to go to the runnoffs but the web site motorsportreg is not open for limerock any help would be helpful thanks :) And if i have my way stephen blethen will be behind me at the finish and not because he is lapping me but because he is SLOWER then me! and the trash talkin has started

[BruceG]

Tim.....I can't seem to post the link from my kindle fire......LOL but if you google 2012 scca runoffs, there is a link that comes right up and if you look on the right side of the page there is a hook to both register and review who has registered for each class.It's the same URL we used to resister for our regional/national races.

[StephenB]

Bruce,

I think your looking at the wrong runoffs...I wasn't talking about the National Runoffs I was talking about the NARRC Runnoffs (North Atlantic Road Racing Championship). Much better racing (Because we have IT racing :) ) and probably one of the best IT races of the year in the country! Come on up if you can, if they ever open registration!

Stephen

[gran racing]

You guys keep those Audis going. I want at least one more ITB race with ya at LRP. Can't believe how fast this summer flew by!!

[Raceman77]

It is true Mr. P is the champ. We had a hand shake if i could make the glen then i would not run the runnoffs in IT7. But I am thinking of being there to race with the 7's. Congrats again Dick

[BruceG]

Bruce,

I think your looking at the wrong runoffs...I wasn't talking about the National Runoffs I was talking about the NARRC Runnoffs (North Atlantic Road Racing Championship). Much better racing (Because we have IT racing :) ) and probably one of the best IT races of the year in the country! Come on up if you can, if they ever open registration!

Stephen

Stephen....sorry about that ....LOL.Just had an email from Greg Amy who is going to the national runoffs at Road America.......re: the NARRC at LRP, I'm crewing for a F500 driver.

[vicktorvolpe]

ok so here we go WHERE DID U REGISTER!!!??? uuuhhhhuuuummmm (clearing throat) sorry about that but some of us would like to go to the runnoffs but the web site motorsportreg is not open for limerock any help would be helpful thanks :) And if i have my way stephen blethen will be behind me at the finish and not because he is lapping me but because he is SLOWER then me! and the trash talkin has started

Tim:

I just registered on motorsports reg. The page wasn't laid out well......it's all the way at the bottom of a long list of stuff.

Hope this helps.

[Tim Dugan]

the event is now up on motorsportreg thanks for the help. Im gonna beat stephen blethen at the runoffs

[Rabbit05]

ITR, ITS, and ITB is last race of the day ??


I guess they do save the best for last ....:D

[CRallo]

Sups say Miata must run Toyos??

[raffaelli]

"Recreational transportation such as scooters and skating systems" = minibike?

[vicktorvolpe]

Sups say Miata must run Toyos??

Yeah, I sent an email on that. I think it slipped through on proof reading, since narrc rules spec the national tire, but that toyos are ok for 2012.

Also posted on mazdaracers.....no responses as of the time I left work.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Boom! In.

[rsx858]

Cant wait for this race:026:

[StephenB]

Boom! In.

Holy shit! say it isn't so ;)


Cant wait for this race:026:

ITR or ITS? We need to get all the ITR cars together for a HUGE race! We must have about 20-25 up here now! Matt start facebooking and smack talking everyone you know, get the entire Pro-IT group to show up!

Stephen

PS: I am DEFINETLLY IN with the RX8, I just need to figure out who is going on who's crew before I complete the registration.

[CRallo]

"Recreational transportation such as scooters and skating systems" = minibike?

That's why my pit bike has a license plate on it :D

[Andy Bettencourt]

Holy shit! say it isn't so ;)




Yes it's so! I hope to get the best the current crop of ITA cars in the Northeast has to offer...beware though...there be SM2's in the run group so ya'll best be on your game!

[rsx858]

Holy shit! say it isn't so ;)



ITR or ITS? We need to get all the ITR cars together for a HUGE race! We must have about 20-25 up here now! Matt start facebooking and smack talking everyone you know, get the entire Pro-IT group to show up!

Stephen

PS: I am DEFINETLLY IN with the RX8, I just need to figure out who is going on who's crew before I complete the registration.

ITR all the way! Im with you Stephen, I'll round up as many as i can

[mossaidis]

Yes it's so! I hope to get the best the current crop of ITA cars in the Northeast has to offer...beware though...there be SM2's in the run group so ya'll best be on your game!

Not saying I am the best, far from it this year. Yet I am registered! I see Chris is as well - sweet. Now we are waiting for Klavana, Abhi, Lawton, Ray LC, Blizzard, Hollywood, lots others and ... I assume Stephen Frederick who has been prepping for this race since yesterday at the LRP test day. :) What's the status of Dan and Denise VB?

[StephenB]

Entry list is here...

http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.cfm/event/event.status/uidEvent/EC4AC901-DC61-6D41-565E4F637563B5D0

[Andy Bettencourt]

Not saying I am the best, far from it this year. Yet I am registered! I see Chris is as well - sweet. Now we are waiting for Klavana, Abhi, Lawton, Ray LC, Blizzard, Hollywood, lots others and ... I assume Stephen Frederick who has been prepping for this race since yesterday at the LRP test day. :) What's the status of Dan and Denise VB?

It will be a good crop sans Lawton who has another engagement that weekend.

[gran racing]

Can I enter as "Lawton"? :)

[lawtonglenn]

It will be a good crop sans Jeff Lawton who has another engagement that weekend.

Glenn Lawton will be there :)

.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Can I enter as "Lawton"? :)

Get his car and bring the noise!

[rthiele]

There are duplicate entries for LRP - one event is still TBD, one is open and works.

[mossaidis]

there can be only one...

[jimalley]

Hate to miss the NARRC runoffs! Great competition, lots of fun. Someone please post what's going on for those of us who can't be there.

[vicktorvolpe]

Got an email from the chief steward last night....Spec Miata classes can run hoosiers.

[Tkczecheredflag]

Took the worm - haven't done much all year so figure I should at least NARRC it. I'll bring up the rear.

[Andy Bettencourt]

I'll bring up the rear.

Ya right!!!!!

Timmah!!!

[Rabbit05]

Under two weeks to go....

And I can't wait to get back to the track....:026::026::026:



Paging Ray or Stephen Blethen...!

I got some old Audi front calipers ...they're yours if you want them.

[StephenB]

Paging Ray or Stephen Blethen...!

I got some old Audi front calipers ...they're yours if you want them.

smaller breaks :) the almost un-attainable ones!! We really would love the carrier if you have them!

[StephenB]

Last day to register online: Mon Sep 17, 2012 *Closes in 6 days at 5:00A Eastern time!*

Yikes not much time left and not many entries!!

ITR

18 Maynard, Dave 2000 BMW 328
3D Auto Works Inc Hudson, NH

20 Nimkoff, Robert 1995 BMW 325is ITR
Nimmer Racing Weston, CT

21 Thiele, Robert 1996 BMW 328is
bmwmotorsportcollection.com Hingham, MA

50 Blethen, Stephen 2004 Mazda RX8
RSTPerformance.com Suncook, NH



ITS
14 Lawton, Glenn 1989 Mazda RX-7
Granite State Manufacturing Weare, NH

15 Omichinski, Paul 1988 Porsche 924S
Burlington, CT

33 Stadelmann, Joe 1987 Porsche 944S
Milton, MA

55 Dedrick, Jay Mazda RX-7
Dedrick Insurance Wassaic, NY

57 Dugan, Tim 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
RSTPerformance.com Loudon, NH

77 Gregory, Mark 1989 Mazda RosmarRX7
Rosmar Racing North Haven, CT


ITA
0 Blizzard, Brian 1987 Volkswagen golf GTI
bills foreign car Altamont, NY

09 Bettencourt, Andrew 1994 Mazda Miata R
Flatout Motorsports Bridgewater, MA

11 Klvana, L Timothy 1995 Acura Integra
Czechered Flag Motorsports Ridgefield, CT

12 Mossaidis, Demetrius 1992 Honda Civic Si
Adonis DNA/Kessler Engineering Sunnyside, NY

24 Raffaelli, Chris 1991 Honda CRX Si
SBMS : virtualdraftingsolutions.com Lagrangeville, NY

64 Holmes, Windell 1993Acura integra
Arch Auto Parts/Full Line Auto Jamaica, NY

83 VanBuren, Denise 1991 Acura Integra
K & W Cheney Kingston, NY


ITB
5 VanDenburgh, John 1985 Audi Coupe GT
Bill's Foreign Car Scotia, NY

14 Zaslow, Dave 1995 Volkswagen Golf 3
Rapid Parts New York, NY

15 Funk, Edward 1986 Honda Civic
Brookside Animal Hospital, Greenfield Imported Cars Greenfield, MA

51 Blethen, Raymond 1984 Audi Coupe
RSTPerformance.com Londonderry, NH

66 Benazic, Enrik 1987 Honda Civic si
All Star Sheetmetal Brooklyn, NY

86 Mullen, Tim 1995 Volkswagen Golf
Diamond Technical Services Worcester, MA

IT7
47 Latulippe, Norman 1982 Mazda RX 7
Latulippe Brothers, Inc Manchester, CT

[gran racing]

That's it???

[StephenB]

That's it???

I know less IT cars total than entered in ITB at this event in the last few years! I wonder if it is because you need to pay in advance this year? I know that made me wait until I was closer to being ready.

Stephen

[Dano77]

385 entry, pay in advance. Refund less a processing fee, in form of credit towrds next race. HMMM why would I enter yet if I wasent sure on making it?

4.00 for fuel and stuff. I know its expensive to race. Im not willing to gamble Im ready just yet.

Im out at this point. May come and spectate though.

[RSTPerformance]

John- you will need to bring your A-Game, I am bringing down two Audi's (one for back-up) and a set of used tires I got from Mullen!!! Should be a great weekend :). We will be in B-Paddock if you want to join us.

Raymond

[Rabbit05]

You're bringing a back-up car ?? Damnnn....I better step it up a notch !!

Well I can also say I got some used tires for this race. I am the one who got the SM6 tires from Greg A...I figure it might help the rear rotate with some older tires on the rear.

There is some real good competition in B , and it should make for a real good race....:023:

And I'll throw the calipers in the trailer for ya ...

And we might be down in B paddock too..and let it be known I will have Utica Club to share....:)

[Andy Bettencourt]

ITA
0 Blizzard, Brian 1987 Volkswagen golf GTI
bills foreign car Altamont, NY

09 Bettencourt, Andrew 1994 Mazda Miata R
Flatout Motorsports Bridgewater, MA

11 Klvana, L Timothy 1995 Acura Integra
Czechered Flag Motorsports Ridgefield, CT

12 Mossaidis, Demetrius 1992 Honda Civic Si
Adonis DNA/Kessler Engineering Sunnyside, NY

24 Raffaelli, Chris 1991 Honda CRX Si
SBMS : virtualdraftingsolutions.com Lagrangeville, NY

64 Holmes, Windell 1993Acura integra
Arch Auto Parts/Full Line Auto Jamaica, NY

83 VanBuren, Denise 1991 Acura Integra
K & W Cheney Kingston, NY



Interesting that there are no SM crossovers...and where is Shane? Gotta have Shane...

[gran racing]

You're really surprised with that? PITA adding more weight to an SM. Might as well double dip into a different class instead. But given the entry fee for this event...

[mossaidis]

Overall, I would say registrations are on the light side... hopefully it picks up. We're used to having 12+ cars in ITA, but 8.

[gran racing]

Minus the ones you take out on the first lap. :p

[CRallo]

Minus the ones you take out on the first lap. :p

:happy204:

-------------------


As it turns out, I won't even be able to be there :( bums me out. There is no track I like more, no track I stand a better chance at, and no group of guys I'd rather race... Need to win that lottery!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Minus the ones you take out on the first lap. :p

That there is funny! Someone's got a rep! :eclipsee_steering:

[Abhi]

Now we are waiting for Klavana, Abhi, Lawton, Ray LC, Blizzard, Hollywood, lots others and

I don't have a car after the little engine fire at NHMS in August, but will be there to watch. Jason Daoust kindly lent me his car for the last NHMS event, but don't think I want to run the NARRC offs in a borrowed car. :)

Anyone got room on their crew list for me and Yusuf (the photographer) ?

Please PM me if you can.

Abhi

[mossaidis]

Minus the ones you take out on the first lap. :p

Remind me to hit your vehicle in paddock... with my truck. :)

[BruceG]

Remind me to hit your vehicle in paddock... with my truck. :)

Mickey....you forgot to list 2012...... 85 ITA cars missing body parts........LOL.

[raffaelli]

Given the entry list and past contact by the 12 car. Seems like Andy and I are on the short list to occupy the same space with the 12.



LOL

Hows the knee?

[mossaidis]

You don't know Andy's tactic? Get the pole, get a good start and run away as fast as he can or blow up trying. The rest of the group is left giving me "racing room" LOL

Knee is doing really well finally. I am not squatting 400 lbs or running marathons, yet I am walking w/o a limp. I just got back from a 2 day event with COMSCC at WGI. Good times which allowed me to get behind the wheel w/o the pressure. I am scheduled to be at LRP on Tuesday for T&T - looking forward to that as well. Any day at the track is better than a day at work. :)

[JLawton]

Anyone have room on the crew list? Dave Gran, are you going up to watch?

[ulfelder]

Jeff, I can put you on my crew list.

[gran racing]

I'm going to my son's soccer practice instead. Will be going to the Glen Last Chance though.

[Andy Bettencourt]

I'm going to my son's soccer practice instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frsId3goYYE

[gran racing]

LOL. At 4 years old, I dare not call it a game.

[CRallo]

no mention of runoffs on the Lime Rock website??

anyone have the "poster" from the LRP site from last year? with ITA coming down the hill...

[Magical Trevor]

I'm going to my son's kart race instead.

Fixed That For You.

(Gah, you'll be piloting a minivan soon!)

[Magical Trevor]

no mention of runoffs on the Lime Rock website??

anyone have the "poster" from the LRP site from last year? with ITA coming down the hill...

Don't need to emphaside the event as much since we're no longer the last chance to sell some tickets, unfortunately. Much bigger Grand-Am show the next weekend is deservedly stealing focus.

[mossaidis]

Let me know who needs crew passes. I have lots of spots open.

[lawtonglenn]

Last day to register online: Mon Sep 17, 2012 *Closes at 5:00A
Eastern time!*

The entry fee for the event is $385. A $50 late fee may be
charged for entries and fees not received by September 18.

Withdrawal of Entry – A written request for withdrawing an entry
and receiving a refund in the event that a car cannot compete (car
never sets a tire on the track) may be made at registration. A
request for refund - driver cancellations or withdrawal of entry
- must be made in writing and postmarked no later than five days
after the event. Refunds less $50 will be handled by check
within 21 days after the event.

(note... it says refunds by check, not credit for a future race)

[RSTPerformance]

Not a fan of the $50 fee. It doesn't cost anything to have cars register online... This is a club NOT a business. We might try to make an event but the wheels don't always go on right, adding fees for failing to make an event sure doesn't encourage people to register.


Raymond

[lawtonglenn]

I totally agree ... I just cut and paste from the supps so
everyone could see that a noshow was a REFUND, not a CREDIT

and to remind everyone that time is short!

[Terry Hanushek]

Raymond


Not a fan of the $50 fee. It doesn't cost anything to have cars register online... This is a club NOT a business. We might try to make an event but the wheels don't always go on right, adding fees for failing to make an event sure doesn't encourage people to register.

I'm not exactly certain of the arrangements but I believe that MotorsportsReg charges a fairly hefty fee for an online registration with a credit card payment (3 to 5%). I'm not certain about cancellation fees in MSR. The region does incur an expense but probably short of $50.

Terry

[RSTPerformance]

I never pay online for fear of not going and the hassle of a refund... Would rather pay with cash or check at the gate! Also a 3-5% discount on our entry is worth collecting fees upon arrival IMO but I am sure the registras would disagree and quite frankly they are more important!

But enough with that discussion on this thead... What are the predictions??? Will we see any new track records???

Raymond

[Rabbit05]

Hay Ray,
I dont see you on the reg list yet ..(and I still have to look for that trans part yet too...)


And here's a prediction ....Audi 1-2....Boo Ya !! (pending on Ray coming ) :D:D:D

And the last time I ran this race in 2010 ITR,ITS and ITB were the last race of the day..it was super "fun" looking into the sun going down no-name and going into the uphill.

[RSTPerformance]

I guess I will go in and pay... Lol. I will be going (would love that part) and YES I am hoping for rain but it looks like the forecast changed since the other day :(



Raymond

[Ed Funk]

Might be a couple of VWs, and at least one Volvo and a Honda that might put the Audis out of the top 3. I'll just try to stay out of y'all's way when you're lapping me. Havin' trouble gettin' our Honda to make acceptable HP. Prolly the only B car in the field with double digit HP!

[Tkczecheredflag]

Interesting that there are no SM crossovers...and where is Shane? Gotta have Shane...

Shane's engine had an issue during qualifying last race. I do not believe he will be there.

[Andy Bettencourt]

And I just read that Steve F. rolled his car at WGI...didn't hear a report on the driver either. Anyone?

Edit: Just read he is fine. Car is toast.

[CRallo]

Crap.

And Now I really feel like a jerk for never making it over to say hi to him...

[Andy Bettencourt]

Just looked at the SM2 times and the ITA times from the event earlier this year. Let's put it this way, ITA needs to step it up if they want any part of the first 2 rows!!!

[gran racing]

Was that before or after the added SM2 weight that would need to be added to comply with ITA?

[Andy Bettencourt]

Was that before or after the added SM2 weight that would need to be added to comply with ITA?

SM2 is in the same run group at the NARRC.

[StephenB]

So here are my predictions!!

ITR Dave Maynard with a new track record and the FIRST IT CAR to post a race time sub 1min!
I am going to try like hell for a top 3. I know that seems like a lame goal with only 4 cars BUT all three of them are quick and reliable.

ITS An RX7 :) (With 5 of them running the chances are good!) But I think in the end it will honestly be Glenn Lawton. I know Dugans goal is to get that Corrado in the top 3 and I honestly think he can do it!

ITA Andy Sorry guys but I just can't see anyone else turning 1minute flat times!

ITB This is the toughest and probably will be one of the best races of the weekend. I am going to go with Travis But I do think at least 6 others could have a chance!

IT7 Norm :)


Our goal as RSTPerformance.com is to sweep all classes in group 8 with podium finishes in each class (Not wins but top 3's!)

Stephen

[gran racing]

How late can crew still get into the track on Sat?

Anyone have an extra crew spot? I think if someone is the entrant, someone else is the driver that means there are only 3 extra crew spots left, but am not positive.

[Dano77]

Of course IT7 is Norm, hes the only car entered.:shrug:

[CRallo]

Of course IT7 is Norm, hes the only car entered.:shrug:

That's not very nice... Showing up counts for something Damnit! And he has to go past half way to make it count... Sometimes easier said than done lol

Where is everyone?

[StephenB]

Of course IT7 is Norm, hes the only car entered.:shrug:

even if you entered I still would have said him... ;)

[gran racing]

Anyone know what time the registration booth is open until on Sat?

[Magical Trevor]

10:30, Dave. Seems Miatas are on their way to extinction this weekend. Group 2's morning session (STL/STU) was over after 3 laps when Nels Wangensteen had what would have been an innocuous spin to the inside off of the Diving Turn, had he not let off the brakes and allowed the car to coast back into the line of Jeff Campbell, who did nothing wrong/nowhere to go and clobbered the right rear of the uncontrolled car. Group 7 had Dylan Murcott enter the underside of the outside tirewall towards the top of the Uphill, and not long after the session restart Douglas Hirsch did the same in front of the corner station (5a) exiting the Esses. All are ok to my knowledge; be careful out there!

[gran racing]

Damn. And to think this is just qualifying.

Too bad for Jeff. :( I assume he's okay?

[Magical Trevor]

Wanted: One Honda Civic motor for alleged battering ram owned by a Greek. (as of Group 4 PM qualifying). (Edit: false alarm, just an oil filter line/fitting that made for some Days of Thunder driving for the field on the main straight, to quote Chris Rallo)

[RSTPerformance]

ITR/ITS/ITB update:

5 ITR Cars: Nimkoff BMW (1:00.165), Thiele BMW, Maynard BMW
9 ITS Cars: Stein RX7 (1.02.276), Estes RX7, Dedrick RX7
16 ITB Cars!: Washay VW Golf (1:03.462), Benazic Honda Civic, Wentworth Volvo 142

Second qualifying session coming around 5:30!

Shameless plug to "like" our Facebook page (RST Performance Racing) for results. Most stuff posted is about us but you can find images of the full results.

Raymond

[ulfelder]

Not sure how many ITA cars, but Andy Bettencourt had them covered with a 1:01.4 qualifying lap.

[RSTPerformance]

So the second qualifying found some guys on new tires...

Two unexpected things:

Still ITR has not broken into the 59's...

Tim Dugan got the VW Corrado into 1st for tomorrow's race!

The rest of the top 3:

ITR: Nimkoff 1:00.165, Maynard 1:00.195, Thiele 1:00.451
ITS: Dugan 1:02.194, Estes 1:02.245, Stein 1:02.264
ITB: Washay 1:03.418, Benazic 1:03.904, VanDenbirgh 1:04.000

We at RST Performance Racing are happy with Dugan first in ITS (not expected), Stephen making improvements with the RX8 turning a 1:03.076 (we expect more tomorrow!), and Raymond turning a 1:05.075 qualifying 6th out of 16 ITB cars (first time at the track in 2 years, used take off tires).

Raymond

[RSTPerformance]

I think for most of the day the IT cars were clean... Miatas in whatever class they dipped in were crashing all over though so the spectators (cub scouts) got some entertainment along with the tires to bring home :)

I only have the ITR/ITS/ITB results, here are the Top 5:

ITR 7 Cars
Dave Maynard 1:00.573 BMW
Robert Breault 1:00.810 BMW
Robert Thiel: 1:00.513 BMW New ITR Track Record
Jay Baier: 1:01.054 BMW
Stephen Blethen : 1:01.641 Mazda

ITS 9 Cars
Darrel Stein: 1:01.480 Mazda
Glenn Lawton: 1:02.822 Mazda
Joe Staddrlmann: 1:02.342 Porsche
Tim Estes: 1:02.152
Paul Omichinski, 1:03.551

ITB 17 Cars
Travis Washay: 1:02.962 VW New Track Record
Enrik Benazic: 1:03.986 Honda
Nat Wentworth: 1:04.375 Volvo
Eric Pedersen: 1:04.757 BMW
Raymond Blethen: 1:04.812 Audi

The rain held off to provide one of the best weekendsever at the Park... But it is raining now, hanging out in the upper field, getting wet... Good times!

Raymond

[kcolbey]

Group 8: A quick race report was that Thiel was catching Maynard, and finally got alongside down the front straight. They went side-by-side through big bend and I believe Thiel spun off (or was bumped off) into the left hander. Breault & Maynard made a good race after that. A late FCY bunched the field up and Thiel looked to have aspirations of getting the lead back (but he ran out of time.)
Group 4: SM2 in group 4 was another really good race. Jimmy Locke won with Ralle Rookey right behind. 3rd Vicktor Volpe, 4th Kenneth Payson
ITA Andy ran away; Brian Blizzard ran in the middle of the SM2 early but faded a little; Mickey took 3rd.
Group 1: SSM also had a great race, though it ended with a steward action. Names are escaping me at the moment, but the leader was in front the entire race. It can debating "one move" or "blocking", but it was a show nonetheless.

I have some pictures of group 4, I'll definitely post them later today.

[Ed Funk]

I was on pit road crewing for Steph in our B car/HP, that Miata was without doubt in my mind blocking! Moving from full left at the exit of the down hill to full right before start/finish and back to full left for the braking zone. The 2nd place car usually had a 2-3 foot overlap on the first move until he was forced to lift or drive in the grass or make contact. Definitely not trying to break the draft, 'cause he was not trying to avoid being in front of 2nd, he was blocking! Did he get a slap on the wrist or a position loss?

[mossaidis]

Started 3rd in class, 7th overall with a qual time of 1:03.1. I went inside at the start which ended being a bad decision, lost at least 4 spots. It was a 35 minute race so I took my time, passing others one car at a time. I saw two incidents, one behind me, one in front as well as 2 mechanicals. I ended 3rd class again, yet 6th overall with a personal best of 1:02.9. Not bad for being out of the season for 3 months. Granted there was heavy hitters missing in ITA, Shane Hawthorn, Jeff Lawton, Abhi, Jim Alley and others. I will take what I can get! I never saw Andy or Blizzard... they were gone and I no idea how close they were either in front or behind me.

[BruceG]

3 cheers for the OIL KING......LOL.Next time we won't give you the $44.99 special on the flat bed....and will charge you for 10 80lb bags of speedy dry for the front straight.

Nice work, Mickey. when we first looked at your engine after the dump, ther was so much oil, it was hard to figure where it was coming from!!

Bakalava really does work as a sealant.....LOL.:026:

[kcolbey]

Ed, No real disagreement there. I know the leading driver would call it one move, but in any case, yes he got a 1 place in class penalty.
Pictures of only group 4, all of the others I was in the tower working (https://picasaweb.google.com/115308972776798284006/NARRCRunoffs2012) If you'd like one, or don't see your/your car in the pictures, contact me. Either PM or email will work, and I'll send you what I have.

[Knestis]

Would someone please point me at results when they are available, so I can do the ITNT points?

Thanks
K

[rthiele]

to add to Group 8 and Kyle's report (thanks!): finished my pass for the lead in big bend and got punted in the lefthander - square hit on the left rear wheel. I spun off into the grass and was lucky enough to avoid the car wash. Wheel was bent, but tire still ok. I fell back to 8th or so, ended up third.
On a personal note: I miss my usual clean Pro IT fellows where this would either not happen or would be an apology. Not cool. But hey, others saw much worse damage this weekend compared to a lost win and wheel, so no need to complain too much.

[vicktorvolpe]

Holy cow I made a race report!

I will have some video later of Mickey's car pulling it's days of Thunder moment (I was right behind, and had to go low, then go high, then perform a figure 8 with Mickey as he went for the runoff), and of the group 4 race.

I botched that start (3rd gear instead of 2nd), and then walked the car in the downhill on the first lap and let another ITA car get ahead of me. Luckily I made a clean move on the CRX (he was spun by another miata right after I passed), and then managed to get past Ken faster than I ever thought I would. From there on out it was managing lapped/broken traffic and the gap to Ken. Never saw Ralle or Jimmy for the whole race....they checked out and had at it.

Glad I brought my miata home in one piece this weekend. A lot of cars didn't pull that off.

Big ups so Mickey so we could represent a couple of boroughs on the group 4 podium!

-Vick

[StephenB]

A little race report from me (Stephen with the RX8)

I had a TERRIBLE first out session with the RX8 on Friday AM. I had never driven rear wheel drive at LRP, never driven a 6 speed at LRP, and just finished fixing the car from the wreck in April... So I was trying to learn a few things and take it easy. Had a ton of traffic and never figured out what gear I should be in and before I even got into any groove the session was over. Turned a lousy 106, about 3 seconds slower than I went in my ITB car... yikes this was gonna be a bad weekend.

Second session I went out determined to get better and I did! I started to feel more comfortable with the car but it was really really loose and I couldn't get on the power at all. It also ran super high oil temps (250-260) with water temps around 180-190. I was hesitant but started to throw the car around a bit and see how it reacted. Got down to a 103.4 with was .1 seconds faster than I ever went in my ITB car. yahoo finally that 20K was worth it... Ya not in my wifes eyes :) I was shocked to see that my buddy Tim in his corrado qualified at a 102 flat and pole for ITS. I was pretty bummed that I didn't think I could ever catch him and I just kept thinking WOW did I spend a lot more to build my car... what the hell did I do!! (I went into the weekend really really wanting to go faster than him, in fact we cared more about our race against eachother than anything else) So after we came in to prepare for Saturday we made a ton of suspension adjustments to see if we could get it to handle a bit better.

Morning warm-ups went well and I could tell it felt like it would be better. I was very excited about the potential in the race and couldn't have been happier with the decisions the crew made.

Race time came and I had a terrible start. lots of locked up tires in front of me, everyone 3 wide into turn 1 and this was the first race since the car got fixed... ya I was a pussy and backed off a tad! So after losing a bunch of spots on lap 1 I found myself following the ITB leader in my ITR car ;( what the hell I though to myself! My old Audi that I wouldn't even sell to anyone is right behind me with my brother driving... After that I settled into a groove and took off. I really started to understand how the car drove, what gears I should be in, and how fast I could slide it around some of the turns. I lead all the ITS cars with just the ITR cars out in front for a majority of the race. Oil temps still extremely high which is something that we need to look at before we get back on track again. I was still having a blast driving trying desperatly to catch Jay in his Turner ITR BMW and got down to a 101.6 which is only 1.1 seconds off the new track record set this weekend! I will be honest that I couldn't afford tires so I was wearing old giveaways from other drivers. In fact the front had 225 tires and the rear was 245's that sat in the snow last winter that I got from Steve U 2 seasons ago! With a new set of tires I really think this car has potential in ITR at a momentum track like LRP!

Overall a big success for me as the car ran well, didn't have any fuel issues (If you know anyone with an RX8 with issues let us know and we can help), and I had a blast driving it!

Attached are some pictures we took with the entire crew that I can't thank enough, the party we had a night with great in car video playing, the great boyscout giveaway (thanks Dave Gran for one of my favorite pictures of the weekend) and then the only picture I have of my car on track in the downhill. (If anyone has a picture of me on track let me know, I would love to get one!)

Stephen

[benspeed]

Rob bummer on the punt but nice work getting third. Where was mr Nimkoff? Got a new job so I will be back on track!!!

[Terry Hanushek]

Stephen - glad to see that you had a really good run at Lime Rock. :happy204:

Ben - glad to see that you are getting back to the track :023:

I'd love to see both of you in the TreadZone Pro IT next year to keep the Rob and Rob Show on its toes.

Terry

[benspeed]

Count me in for the season! I will try to hit the JRRC in October

Hey Stephen that's a nice LRP time!

[Tkczecheredflag]

to add to Group 8 and Kyle's report (thanks!): finished my pass for the lead in big bend and got punted in the lefthander - square hit on the left rear wheel. I spun off into the grass and was lucky enough to avoid the car wash. Wheel was bent, but tire still ok. I fell back to 8th or so, ended up third.
On a personal note: I miss my usual clean Pro IT fellows where this would either not happen or would be an apology. Not cool. But hey, others saw much worse damage this weekend compared to a lost win and wheel, so no need to complain too much.

I saw that move from the Tower - thought Maynard was an experienced racer - totally a "rookie" move. I would expect more from him. That could have been the best race of the day without that move - he clearly needs a refresher on "safe passing." Without even a "sorry about that" I suspect we will see more carnage from him in the future. Too bad.

[vicktorvolpe]

Here is my video from the group 4 SM2/ITA race. I botched the start, then the downhill because I had to lift (didn't time my run right with Tim K), and spent a few laps figuring out how to pass Chris R in his CRX.

Racing with the ITA guys really makes things a bit different than racing other SM's. Chris kept things very clean with me, as did Mickey later in the race when he passed me. I do have to admit I rubbed Chris's bumper once through big bend, but that wasn't intentional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcsLh7gdKM&list=UU6-Wpr0PYvfUdC8l_L6IhWg&index=1&feature=plcp

[Andy Bettencourt]

Here is a qual lap from my new Go-Pro. Trying it on the outside right.


https://vimeo.com/50111206

[StephenB]

Here are some snapshots of the ITR incident.

Please "Like" Valley Visions Photographs on facebook as this is where I found the pictures.

Stephen

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151170894559131&set=a.10151166467934131.468062.141413744130&type=3&theater#!/pages/Valley-Visions-Photographs/141413744130

[StephenB]

Here is a qual lap from my new Go-Pro. Trying it on the outside right.


https://vimeo.com/50111206

So that is how to get er done! ;) Nice lap

[Drew M]

Here is a qual lap from my new Go-Pro. Trying it on the outside right.


https://vimeo.com/50111206

Wow

[raffaelli]

Here is my video from the group 4 SM2/ITA race. I botched the start, then the downhill because I had to lift (didn't time my run right with Tim K), and spent a few laps figuring out how to pass Chris R in his CRX.

Racing with the ITA guys really makes things a bit different than racing other SM's. Chris kept things very clean with me, as did Mickey later in the race when he passed me. I do have to admit I rubbed Chris's bumper once through big bend, but that wasn't intentional.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcsLh7gdKM&list=UU6-Wpr0PYvfUdC8l_L6IhWg&index=1&feature=plcp

Awesome video Victor! Thank you for posting that! You gave me quite a work out. I new at some point that I would not be able to hold you anymore. I was using you to keep Mickey in check. I didn’t mind the bumps, it made me work harder. It was great racing with you. After watching it I see that I sent a lot of time in my mirror. Unfortunately, my race ended a couple seconds after.

[vicktorvolpe]

just found the video of the porsche running over the SRF.

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

[vicktorvolpe]

Awesome video Victor! Thank you for posting that! You gave me quite a work out. I new at some point that I would not be able to hold you anymore. I was using you to keep Mickey in check. I didn’t mind the bumps, it made me work harder. It was great racing with you. After watching it I see that I sent a lot of time in my mirror. Unfortunately, my race ended a couple seconds after.

Not a problem Chris, glad to share with you. I learned a lot about working mixed traffic trying to pass you....will come in handy in enduros and while racing with NASA.

Once I figured out I could see myself in the back of your car, it was easier to stay just off your bumper. Like I said, that one tap wasn't intentional....it's not my style (unless I'm pushing a car at the start).

-Vick

[lawtonglenn]

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here is video from Bob Blake (82 ITS), some dueling with Nat !!

http://www.vimeo.com/lawtonglenn

my video had an upload error (from work) so I will re-upload it when I get in the office tomorrow

remember, cycle the HD "off" if the video is choppy


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[georgethefierce]

just found the video of the porsche running over the SRF.

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

that happened quickly.

[lawtonglenn]

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here is video from my car (14 ITS), the second restart is interesting (15:40)

http://vimeo.com/50218385

and here is video from Bob Blake's (82 ITS)

http://vimeo.com/50166162


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[LMcB]

just found the video of the porsche running over the SRF.

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

Interesting to note that the pin is still in the pull handle for the onboard fire system in the Porsche. I hope there was another handle on the outside that didn't have a pin in it. Of course, any fire would have been extinguished by the pond he landed in.

[Abhi]

just found the video of the porsche running over the SRF.



Can't tell which run group this was in, but Yusuf got these 2 pics of a Miata almost running over what looks a Spec Racer.

The Miata's front wheels are in the air and you can see the nose of the SRF.

SRF probably should not run with sedans.

Abhi

[Andy Bettencourt]

Yusuf is a master.

http://i1082.photobucket.com/albums/j374/FOM09/_MG_6023.jpg

[Knestis]

Here is a qual lap from my new Go-Pro. Trying it on the outside right.


https://vimeo.com/50111206

I think the upload malfunctioned or something. That video is only like a minute long.

K

[BruceG]

Can't tell which run group this was in, but Yusuf got these 2 pics of a Miata almost running over what looks a Spec Racer.

The Miata's front wheels are in the air and you can see the nose of the SRF.

SRF probably should not run with sedans.

Abhi

Due to consolidation of cars at the NARRC caused by low # of entries, it was a problem.2 SRF's spun between turns 2 and 3, causing a 944 to do so as well. The 944 went over the top of one SRF,leaving tire marks on the top of the drivers helmet!! The driver was ok. When we got to the 944 with the flatbed, the driver was upside down in the "Lake", drivers right between 2 and 3.Amazingly, no one was injured!

[RSTPerformance]

The 944 didn't spin... Had a head on with the SRF, accident was probably a lot better off than if it was two sedans, although I must admit the tire marks are scary!

Not sure how well the wreckers responded to this accident but sometimes they respond horribly slow and they used to be destructive to cars (thankfullt I am not sure how they do now) at this track. My biggest fear would have been sitting on the roof in a lot of water... Not sure what can be done with drainage?

I still love this track though, by far my favorite!!!

Raymond

[rthiele]

in case you guys haven't seen it, here is a great series of shot of the SRF incident. Scary.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151167851654131.468335.141413744130&type=1

I agree it is about time the car wash gets drained.

[raffaelli]

Mickey smoke screen

http://youtu.be/WceRhI9OjAM

[CRallo]

Mickey smoke screen

http://youtu.be/WceRhI9OjAM

For anyone who missed it. I was the car at the end of the train... total Days of Thunder moment!