2013 NARRC Runoffs @ Lime Rock Park!

[RSTPerformance]

Looks like we have a format change... I like it but I also don't like it. I have previously enjoyed the one championship race format used up until now. Not sure why they are changing an already very successful weekend???

Raymond

New York Region of the Sports Car Club of America, Inc. presents the
NARRC RUNOFF’S Regional Races and Sprints
At Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT.
September 20-21, 2013

Race Group 1: ITS, ITB, ITR, T4
Race Group 2: T3, SM, SM-5, B Spec
Race Group 3: NCF, FV, F500, F600, FST
Race Group 4: SRF
Race Group 5: GT1, GT2, GT3, AS, T1, T2, SPO, ITE
Race Group 6: FA, FB, FC, FE, FF, FM, FS, CFC, ASR, CSR, DSR, S2
Race Group 7: ITA, IT7, ITC, EP, FP, HP, GTL
Race Group 8: SSM, SM2, SPU, STU, STL

Friday, 9/20:
Session 1 - Qualifying by Group (16 minute sessions)
LUNCH BREAK after morning qualifying sessions
Session 2 - Qualifying Sprints by Group (13 laps or 16 minutes)

Saturday, 9/21:
Session 3 – Qualifying Sprint by Group (12 laps or 15 minutes)
LUNCH BREAK after morning qualifying sessions
Session 4 NARRC Runoffs - 20 Lap Races (or 24 minutes) for Race Groups 1-8

NARRC RUNOFF Format Change:
For 2013, grid positions for the NARRC Runoff race on Saturday afternoon will be determined by the best qualifying time in the morning qualifying session on Friday OR by the best time in either one of the Sprints on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. For each class an award will be given to the best combined finisher in both Sprints (i.e. add both finishing positions and divide by two, ties broken by fastest lap time). Award – $50 voucher for next year’s NARRC Runoffs.

[Greg Amy]

Not sure why they are changing an already very successful weekend???

Because drivers have consistently said, "more racing, less qualifying/practice".

And you can't "race" on Friday, only "qualify" (notice Friday's finishing position is irrelevant on Friday.)

- GA

[lawtonglenn]

Actually I love it ... three races instead of one? awesome!

This brings me to a-thinkin' ...How about for some races during next year's season we try this:

Instead of each race being 16 laps (or whatever) ... why don't we run two consecutive 8 lap races...
No additional setup, no unbuckling, just gather everyone up after the checker into a second grid and
throw the green again for a second race? ... Maybe we lose a little time in between, so two 7 lap races
(or whatever fits) ... then, in the normal NHMS-esque Triple format, we get:

• SATam: Qualifying session (normal length) also serves as warmup and practice
• SATpm: Race 1 and Race 2
• SUNam: Race 3 and Race 4
• SUNpm: Race 5 and Race 6

No victory laps on the first of the two races, just bring the cars in to pit lane and grid them
right there as they drive in, then have the pace car take them from pit lane out for the 2nd start

No more wear and tear on the cars or the people, same track time, but twice as many RACES.... don't
you think that would help attract new crossover blood too?

I'm serious, I would love that!

.

[StephenB]

I like it as well!

Glenn, a quick 5 min break would be nice to check issues and such, like the do in WC. We also would not be able to grid on lap time because timing can't finalize that info fast enough. My suggestion is to use the upper pit lane for grid and stagger the races...

[Andy Bettencourt]

How can we fit 32 laps in on Saturday with all those breaks when we could only do 30 laps with less breaks in previous years?

I agree we have said more 'racing' but one of the cool things about this race was it's length.

It will be a success either way. Can't be afraid to try something new I guess.

[ner88]

Interesting idea!
I think we did this in June???
Wait until you see our race format at Thompson

Do your headlights work??

[ulfelder]

Because drivers have consistently said, "more racing, less qualifying/practice".
- GA

Bingo. I love the new format.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Registered.

[StephenB]

Registered.

I heard... u gonna be the first IT guy below 1.00.000

Stephen

[Andy Bettencourt]

I heard... u gonna be the first IT guy below 1.00.000

Stephen

Doubtful! First weekend on this one.