SCCA race at MO on GrandAm weekend

[Rabbit05]

I always wanted to run Mid-Ohio..! I am definitely interested in this event..very cool to run with the Grand Am weekend. I wish something like this could be done for Lime Rock Park and/or Watkins Glen.. Ill' definitely have to see if I have $$ left in my budget for this one.

[dj10]

If OVR is excluding ITR from their restricted regionals there is NO reason for any ITR car to do ANY OVR events.

[downingracing]

Matt - OVR Board Member: Leaving ITR off the entry for the restricted regional during the double national was an oversight. Recent changes to the GCR make correcting a mistake like that easier in the future. There are currently 'hoops' to jump thru to correct something like that and it isn't an easy process. We are working on the process to ensure we do not make this mistake again - when we include ITE, ITR should be included as well.

Matt - Race Chair/Committee: For a restricted regional race weekend, decisions are made as to which classes to include. There are many factors that go into that decision. (And as happened, sometimes mistakes are made) A restricted regional can't always include all regional classes. The decisions are not always popular with everyone - Can't make all the people happy all the time. It is a balance and all the folks volunteering to make these events happen are doing what they feel are in the best interest of the club and the racers.

[StephenB]

It can be done if someone wanted it badly enough to volenteer and jump through those hoops. Even after the supps I think it can be added.

I hope they include ITR next year and if informed early enough I will make the trip!

Stephen

On a side note I think SCCA is supporting ALMS going forward...

[jumbojimbo]

Schedule is up

Friday Sept 16, 2011
5:00 PM Mandatory Driver's Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM 30 Minute Timed Practice
Saturday, September 17th , 2011
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM 30 Minute Qualifying for Sunday's first race TIMED
SUNDAY, September 18th, 2011
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 13 Lap Qualifying Race
12 NOON - 12:45 PM 15 Lap Qualifying Race
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM 19 Lap Trophy Race

I'd be all over it if it were a double or a triple. But 2 qualifying races? If a qualifying race is like kissing your sister the two qualifying races must be like getting to second base.

One of the ITC guys is lobbying for it, but I'd prefer to do the two MO double regionals, I can't do all three. ITC race would get hammered by S,A,B and SM cars in that group.

[downingracing]

Schedule is up

Friday Sept 16, 2011
5:00 PM Mandatory Driver's Meeting
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM 30 Minute Timed Practice
Saturday, September 17th , 2011
9:20 AM - 9:50 AM 30 Minute Qualifying for Sunday's first race TIMED
SUNDAY, September 18th, 2011
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM 13 Lap Qualifying Race
12 NOON - 12:45 PM 15 Lap Qualifying Race
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM 19 Lap Trophy Race

I'd be all over it if it were a double or a triple. But 2 qualifying races? If a qualifying race is like kissing your sister the two qualifying races must be like getting to second base.

One of the ITC guys is lobbying for it, but I'd prefer to do the two MO double regionals, I can't do all three. ITC race would get hammered by S,A,B and SM cars in that group.

If you're in it for the season points race - I get it and agree. But if you're in it for fun and track time (race time), can't beat it. The amount of track time for the entry fee on top of the pro races during the weekend... Doesn't get much better than that! Race, short break, race, short break and 'the' race all on Sunday! Jam packed day after enjoying time (2 days) at the track with friends and tons of racing!

Hope to see you there!

[RacerBill]

Is there going to be a dedicated paddock for us SCCA teams?