2008 ARRC by GRM Tentative Schedule

[Butch Kummer]

I don't want to take away from Todd's time to bask in what sounds like a great IT-Spec*Tacular, but the question came up on the MaMTMNBM (tm) website so I decided to copy my response over here as well.

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See later in the thread (Page 2) for the current proposed schedule...

[RacerBowie]

I like it a lot.

The big worry, and one you seem to have taken into consideration, is how to split up the groups when the Pro Paddock thing happens.

Having all the IT cars in one paddock and all the open wheel/ big bore cars in another is probably the best way to do it, as those groups don't cross-pollinate very much.

Well done, Butch! As I told you at the July race, you are certainly doing this right. Todd did it right as well for the IT Fest. This is a good time to be a racer around here.

[tom91ita]

the IT fest has certainly wetted my appetite for the ARRC.

looking forward to it.

[Butch Kummer]

Todd did it right as well for the IT Fest.

Yes, he does - and we communicate on a pretty regular basis to make sure we're heading a similar direction. Now all I need to do is convince him to add GTA to the IT-Fest!

I'd also like to hear more about the gas card thing...

[Butch Kummer]

Oh - and one other thing:

The first qualifying session will be lined up as you get to Grid while the second (shorter) one will be lined up based on your best lap in the first session. Not as structured as the 8-lap qualifying races we used in July, but it SHOULD reduce some of the traffic encounters in the second session.

See ya...

[chuck baader]

Butch, if you can get the pro pits for the IT group it will alleviate the overcrowding in the first paddock. Just think how much happier Fletcher will be. Chuck

[dj10]

"We will NOT have access to the Pro Paddock in 2008 (we've made other arrangements to relieve the crowded conditions)"

Butch, I'm all ears on how you are going to elleviate the congested paddocks? This was a monumenatal pain in the ass! There were almost fist fights when the stock car guys pulled in so close that we couldn't get our side door open or the tow vehicle in front of the trailer. Being stuck in a sardine can is not a good way to a fun weekend.:~)