Charlotte Night Race

[seckerich]

The Double SARRC/MARRS and Double CCPS registration is now open for Charlotte Motor Speedway Aug 18/19. Saturday CCPS and Big Bore will run under full speedway lighting. We will break for dinner about 5:00pm Saturday and have a cookout for all Drivers, Workers, and Crew. Look forward to seeing everyone there. Long Road Racing will be on site with extras for Mazda drivers.

http://www.dlbracing.com/default.aspx

[ITA_honda]

This event was freakin amazing last year!!!

[JeffYoung]

Should be significantly better this year with CCR having another year under the belts AND the MARRS contingent coming down. I hope we see 20+ S and A cars. Defintely a possibility.

[Gregg]

Here are some quick links:

DLB Racing for Supps and information
DLB Racing for the entry list
DLB Racing for Driver registration
DLB Racing for Worker registration

[Cobrar05]

anyone looking for a co driver for the ccps race?

[Ron Earp]

Is the CC done by hand?

I signed up for it but didn't make the list:


CC-ITS
18 Steve Eckerich White 1989 Mazda RX7 Eckerich Race Engineering/Speedsource


Steve E is the only ITS entrant. Any one have any problems in registration?

[seckerich]

When you signed up Ron DLB just lets you pick one class (ITS) but you pick the fee for the entire weekend. Just go back in and enter whatever CCPS race you want seperately and pick CC-ITS for class and Vicki will fix the fees. If anyone has similar problems just email Vicki what you want entered in and it is easy to fix.

We always had seperate event pages for the races but made financials a nightmare.

[Ron Earp]

When you signed up Ron DLB just lets you pick one class (ITS) but you pick the fee for the entire weekend. Just go back in and enter whatever CCPS race you want seperately and pick CC-ITS for class and Vicki will fix the fees. If anyone has similar problems just email Vicki what you want entered in and it is easy to fix.

We always had seperate event pages for the races but made financials a nightmare.

Hmmm. I shows me for all three races and $600, but I'll try what you suggest and see if that fixes it.

Bzzzt, now I show in CC but not SAARC. I suppose it is more important to show in CC so my number doesn't get taken. I'm permanent in SARRC so that can't go away

Ron

[seckerich]

ITS is shaping up to be a dogfight, but not many MARRS IT folks yet. Any of you going to make the trip? For those double dipping and the classes are in groups next to each other, we will work with you with a short break if needed. Already have a few for 2-3.

Also a reminder that garage rentals open today at 5:00 on DLB as a seperate event.


Link to CMS map. http://www.stampcometal.com/files/CMS_MAP.JPG http://www.stampcometal.com/files/CMF_MAP.PDF

[iambhooper]

I'm registered... even though my car still needs to make one more trip to the frame shop.

[racingralph]

the "old" man signed up this week ,....i'm ready for some racing !!!

[Russ Myers]

Any word on garage spaces yet?

Russ

[seckerich]

http://www.dlbracing.com/default.aspx?view=2

Opened yesterday. Look just under the race registration page.

[callard]

My friend and I are planning to come down in IT-S with my 911 and the Benz. We're bringing a tall motorhome, truck and two trailers. Curious about infield camping and access. It's been years since I've been to Charlotte but looking forward to it.
Any suggestions on arrival/departure times, hook-ups, etc.
Chuck

[seckerich]

CMS does not have motorhome power hookups inside the track. Camping is allowed and there are showers inside turn 4. Motorhome hookups are available at the Zmax drag strip outside the track. Look up a few posts for the links to infield map and tunnel location. ITS is looking like a big group.

[Ron Earp]

ITS is looking like a big group.

Ten ITS cars are now signed up and the list is missing some regulars who'll show and no MARRS guys are signed up at all. I'm sure Chuck H, Steve P, Ed P, and a few more will join in. Might be 20+ ITS cars for the event.

[callard]

Steve,
The tunnel on the back straight is large enough for tractor trailers and motorhomes? Last time I was there, the tunnel didn't exist and we had to cross the back straight at end of day to get to the infield with large rigs.

[seckerich]

It is big enough for 2 tractor trailers to pass now. Full access all day. The place has changed a lot.

[timo944]

Ok, I'm in. Looks like the 944,won't be fixed so I'm bringing the Nissan. Some Qs for y'all:

- where are people staying?

- what's this track like for spectators? The family wants to come, but is there a decent place to watch the racing? I assume spectators are allowed in the infield?

Looking forward to this one!!!

[Ron Earp]

Surprisingly not many MARRS entries but the ITS race is shaping up well. The number of different types of cars is encouraging:

GSR, RX7s, TR8, 300zxs, 911, Mustangs, 280Z, 260Z, MB 190E, BMW 325, and Miatas.

Ten different chassis/platforms and ten different engine types (be more but for the 240/260/280 essentially being the same). We've got rotards, high revvers, low revvers, and things in between. It is hard to know what the most favorable car will be.

Should be a blast!