Rolex 24

[gsbaker]

Testing has begun and the field is said to be large.

Any IT.com members going to be in Daytona at the end of the month?

[billf]

I'm not planning on the Rolex this year because of time constriants, but I and friends are going ot Sebring. Will you be at Sebring, and are you going as a business man or turist?

Thanks,

Bill

[gsbaker]

I'm always the tourist, Bill.

[R2 Racing]

I decided to not go to the 24 this year since I've been there 3 of the last 4 years. I'm still thinking about going to Sebring though. I'll be down in the keys during that weekend but haven't decided if I want to make the ~4-5 hour drive up or not. Has anyone seen a schedule for that weekend yet?

[Dave Burchfield]

Gregg,

I would go, and have had worker credentials, but the charge to drive my rig in there is so out of line, I won't be going.

Kevin,

I am at the 10MM until late in Feb. How far down are you coming? There is a bit of a racer contingent in the neighborhood here.

I'll just be content to watch it on Speed and fish during the commercials and other breaks.

db

[R2 Racing]

Originally posted by Dave Burchfield@Jan 8 2006, 06:48 PM
Kevin,

I am at the 10MM until late in Feb. How far down are you coming? There is a bit of a racer contingent in the neighborhood here.

I'll just be content to watch it on Speed and fish during the commercials and other breaks.

db

Dave,
I'm not sure that I know what "the 10mm" is. But I'll be down in Islamorada from the 10th through the 20th - "her" Dad's got a place there. I was going to try and hit Sebring on the 17th and 18th but with the added driving and expense and the "why would anyone leave the keys if they don't have to?", I think I'll be passing.

[Dave Burchfield]

Kevin,

10MM is Keyspeak for 10 mile marker. I am at the Geiger Key Marina from mid December until late February. Ron Sharp(race chair of the Runoffs) is here also until Daytona. C'mon down and we will share an adult beverage or get you out on the water.

db

[gsbaker]

You lightweights. If you were real racers you would be at the Rolex.

[planet6racing]

Originally posted by gsbaker@Jan 9 2006, 12:10 PM
You lightweights. If you were real racers you would be at the Rolex.

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And if you were a real sponsor, you'd pony up the cash!!! :P :P

[gsbaker]

LOL!

Okay, c'mon down Bill! At $20 per day it's not exactly a budget buster.

Unless, of course, you are talking the 4 day megapass that let's you do everything but drive....



I am so bad.

[R2 Racing]

Jeez Gregg, I said that I've been there 3 of the last 4 years. I don't quite remember a good part of last years race from about 4am to 9am though.

Dave, I'it looks like I'll be missing you by a couple of weeks.

[Dave Burchfield]

Gregg,

At $600 to park and work a flag station as a volunteer, it is a bit rich for my blood. I planned my vacation to be there on the way home year before last but decided it was just a bit much. Maybe I should plan to just drive in and spectate some year. By the way, I did wave on the way by, did you wave back?

db

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by Dave Burchfield@Jan 9 2006, 06:22 PM
Gregg,

At $600 to park and work a flag station as a volunteer, it is a bit rich for my blood. I planned my vacation to be there on the way home year before last but decided it was just a bit much.

Agreed, especially since you are volunteering. I understand that for 10 days worth of oval races an RV spot in T3 is about $3K.

Maybe I should plan to just drive in and spectate some year.

It is fun, and very budget friendly if you just want grandstand and infield seats.

By the way, I did wave on the way by, did you wave back?

db

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You should have called as you went by; I had to stand at that window waving all day long just to make sure I didn't miss you.

You guys have fun in the Keys!

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by R2 Racing@Jan 8 2006, 06:52 PM
...Has anyone seen a schedule for that weekend yet?

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Right here.

[Despr8dave]

Talked to a customer of ours today that is racing a Porsche. He said this weekend's practice was crazy with 79 cars trying to get in the race. More black flags and yellows than he had ever seen in practice with all the different "talent" racing around out there. He had that "Red Mist" look as he was talking to me. Damn I jealous.
If I go, it will be a spur of da moment, moment, .....I'll look for ya Greg.

David

[Mattberg]

Anyone at Homestead this past weekend who stayed at the track got a treat after dinner Saturday night. As we were drinking our beers and bench racing, the roar of an engine was heard. Then we heard a car go out on track. What the heck?

Hurley Haywood roared past us testing his Red Bull Daytona Prototype under the lights. All I can say is... very, very cool.

[gsbaker]

Any updates? Just three days to go.

[Charles Perry]

Greg I will be there with a couple of IT guys. I am from Jacksonville, bought an Issiacs from you as well. Where will you be hanging?
Charles Perry

[gsbaker]

Originally posted by Charles Perry@Jan 23 2006, 05:42 PM
Greg I will be there with a couple of IT guys. I am from Jacksonville, bought an Issiacs from you as well. Where will you be hanging?
Charles Perry

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Charles,

We'll probably be at the horseshoe most of the time, weather permitting. Also, the seating area above the pits entering turn one is a good spot.

How about you?

(Thanks for being an Isaac user!)

[Despr8dave]

Ya gotta sit in the grand stands outside sometime during the race. Going into turn one, you can watch the pit action too, then slide down towards Nascar one as they come out, still a great place to watch. But I agree Greg, I spent most of last November's vintage races at the horseshoe. Got some great shots of an old 911 with the front wheel off the ground like the old days before they changed the turn coming out of the infield into Nascar one. ( turn 8?)