GingerMan National-Double Restricted Regional

[R2 Racing]

Sent my entry in this morning, so that's "+1 FP". Anyone else signed up for that group yet? I'd love to not be completely bored out of my mind.


Oh yeah, and insert another "It's 2009, can't we get some online registration already?!" rant here. Not being able to view an online entry list absolutely has to have an effect on number of entries.

[luckymotorsports]

I understand the $ issues. Last year I had two kids in college and was only able to attend two races myself. For those of you going to Grattan, remember we're offering a $50 coupon to drivers who attend both the GingerMan and Grattan National/Regional races. We've talked about creating a "Michigan Championship" of some type for drivers that compete at both venues. Perhaps next year we can get a sponsor or two, and get organized.

Why no on-line entry? Simple...cost. I think it's something like 4% of the entry fee. We're trying to keep costs down and 4% of a $295 entry fee adds up quickly. Maybe we can get a list posted on the South Bend Website? I'll look into this.

Keep the comments coming.

[tom91ita]

is there a cost for online registration if you send a check via mail?

i signed up online for the IT Spectacular but since i like to minimize on-line credit card use AND because i am guessing they will hold the check til the event, i sent a check in the mail.

is that a possibility? just curious.

tia, tom

[Weasel Keeper]

Steve, Murfin and I are in with two ITA Neons. Still hoping for more entries, but at least with you...I believe Murfin and you have had some good battles in the past so it should be fun regardless. I'll tell Chad not to wait up for me...heh. It's my first time at Gingerman, but Chad says I have to run it because it's a great course. Looking forward to it!

*damn, was hoping to at least place third*

Was hoping to get Dusterburg there with my post in the SCCA forums (Indy region) but no bites.

Tom, Chad called and learned they will hold the check until the event or after.

[Weasel Keeper]

Too bad there weren't more IT cars, but I had fun anyway. Weird that a few of the SM cars chose to kick our butts in IT and then run the SM race too.

Oh well, probably my last race for the year. Trying to sell a house after I already bought another is putting a bind on my wallet, and now the wife needs cataract surgery on both eyes...oye!

[Motor City Hamilton]

Here is my video from the Saturday ITA race at Gingerman. Had a blast battling with the ITA Saturn. I ran in full SM trim with the restrictor plate so I was a little under powered. No time between races to pull it.

That was my first national in SM. I am pretty much a regional guy, but wanted to give Gingerman a try. Fun track.

Keith

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsCV79yTdw4[/ame]

Music by Kittie.
GoPro Hero camera.
Ulead Video Studio software.

[downingracing]

Steve - that was a heck of a start! Man that car has some get up and go! Roads - we don't need no stinkin roads...