When?
If things go well and I don't drink myself into a (more than normal) stupor over the weekend, I expect to send the sanction package off to Topeka by the middle of next week (let's say - Sept 17). Based on history, we should have the sanction numbers back in a week, so let's guess that Registration will open around Sept. 29 or so.
No travel fund for 2008, but we WILL be implementing a gas card giveaway similar to the one at the IT-Fest (thanks, Todd). To encourage early registration, only those registered by 11/1 will be eligible for the high(er) dollar cards.
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Butch,
how many or what % typically do the test day? i was looking at last year's schedule to get some idea of the event and it looked like there was only 2 hours 4-6 for registration and tech the night before the test day. it looked like it would be kind of tight depending on how many were coming in.
i plan to arrive wednesday night but might not get there by then. what kind of hours for access to the paddock?
thanks,
tom
ITB noob
1985 CRX Si competed in Solo II: AS, CS, DS, GS
1986 CRX Si competed in: SCCA Solo II CSP, SCCA ITA, SCCA ITB, NASA H5
1988 CRX Si competed in ITA & STL
Last year the track had four groups and a couple of them were EXTREMELY crowded (50+ cars), so this year I'm hoping they'll go to five groups even if they need to shorten them slightly. They're also very good about adjusting the groups on the fly once they see how many cars are in each. There is NO pre-registration for the test day and they DO offer a pro-rated fee depending on how many sessions are left when you sign in on Thursday.
The 4-6 times on Wednesday evening are a guideline - if there are still people in line to sign up for the test day I've never seen Joyce turn anyone away. If you get there after she's closed the window Wed night you can still move in until about 9:00 PM that evening by signing a track waiver at the gate. Test Day registration is VERY rapid - "What's your name? What's your car number and class? Is this check/credit card good?" - so even if you have to sign in first thing Thursday morning you'll still have plenty of time to make the drivers' meeting.
And for those that may be suffering from abuse withdrawal, you'll have to get your fix elsewhere now. Jim ("my initials are J.C. and today I am GOD!") Callahan no longer runs the Test Days for Road Atlanta.
See you there...
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
for sale: 2003 Audi A4 Quattro, clean, serviced, dark green, auto, sunroof, tan leather with 75K miles.
IT-7 #57 RX-7 race car
Porsche 1973 911E street/fun car
BMW 2003 M3 cab, sun car.
GMC Sierra Tow Vehicle
New England Region
lateapex911(at)gmail(dot)com
Registration is now open at www.DLBRacing.com. The Supps and schedule are also available by clicking the "paperclip" icon there.
The links are not yet available from www.ARRC-Online.com, but it should be updated to include the 2008 info by this weekend.
If you hurry, you can be the second person to register for the event!
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Butch,
stupid question but is the thursday test day part of this or not?
if not, is there a separate link?
tia,
tom
1985 CRX Si competed in Solo II: AS, CS, DS, GS
1986 CRX Si competed in: SCCA Solo II CSP, SCCA ITA, SCCA ITB, NASA H5
1988 CRX Si competed in ITA & STL
The Thursday test day is conducted by Road Atlanta, and there is no pre-registration required (or allowed) for it. They are pretty getting ready for the Petit LeMans right now, but after that I'll get the Test Day schedule from Joyce and we'll post it on the ARRC website.
Figure $225 for the day, probably four 20-25 minute sessions, and they DO pro-rate the cost relative to the number of sessions left when you sign up.
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Now that I'm back from ten days in beautiful, fun-filled Topeka (do we REALLY expect a championship level race track to have pot holes at the start of the exit curbing?), it's time for me to get serious about promoting the 2008 ARRC by GRM at Road Atlanta. Fields are filling up and the numbers for all races should increase dramatically now that the Runoffs are concluded. Remember also that you need to register by Nov 1 to be listed in the Event Program and also be eligible for the "Great Gas Card Giveaway" on Saturday night.
We're borrowing the GGCG concept from the IT-Fest at Mid-Ohio this past August. It'll be based on total number of entries, but right now I'm thinking we'll have one $500, two $250, and five $100 gas cards to give away. We need to finalize the logistics, but the farther you've traveled the better your chances of winning a card.
BTW - fuel supplies are fine and prices are around $3.30/gallon for regular unleaded, so the challenges presented by the Gulf Coast hurricanes seem to have be met.
See you there...
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
I know I saw this somewhere, but what type/brand of fuel is available at the track? Looking for Sunoco GT100 unleaded.
how do you see the list of entrants?
i thought i had gone back to DLB racings site and went through the login procedure before and found it but just tried and did not get there again.
1985 CRX Si competed in Solo II: AS, CS, DS, GS
1986 CRX Si competed in: SCCA Solo II CSP, SCCA ITA, SCCA ITB, NASA H5
1988 CRX Si competed in ITA & STL
Sunoco is the track brand, but I think the highest unleaded rating is 98. Someone that runs that stuff will have to confirm.
As far as entry lists, if you log on to DLB and go to the "calendar" view, there should be a little red car next to each event/race that will give you the entries.
Butch Kummer
Former SCCA Director of Club Racing (July 2012 - Sept 2014)
2006, 2007, 2010 SARRC GTA Champion
Kevin
2010 FP Runoffs & Super Sweep Champion
2010 ITB ARRC Champion
2008 & 2009 ITA ARRC Champion
'90 FP Acura Integra RS
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITB Honda Civic DX
Don't tell my wife but it is 880.85 miles from my house to the front gate at RAtlanta. We do it twice a year. Can't wait to get in the truck and start out again!
Mac Spikes
Cresson, TX (Home of "The Original" MotorSport Ranch)
"To hell with you Gen. Sheridan...I 'll take Texas!"
You're going to have to top 902 miles, guys.
Now, if the Canadians come, I imagine they'll take the prize for furthest travelled....
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
for sale: 2003 Audi A4 Quattro, clean, serviced, dark green, auto, sunroof, tan leather with 75K miles.
IT-7 #57 RX-7 race car
Porsche 1973 911E street/fun car
BMW 2003 M3 cab, sun car.
GMC Sierra Tow Vehicle
New England Region
lateapex911(at)gmail(dot)com
970.7 miles (I take I-81 instead of the dreaded NE Corridor). But it just don't matter this year, do it...?
a measly 859 miles. the guys from wisconsin will beat that.
1985 CRX Si competed in Solo II: AS, CS, DS, GS
1986 CRX Si competed in: SCCA Solo II CSP, SCCA ITA, SCCA ITB, NASA H5
1988 CRX Si competed in ITA & STL
Registered this morning. I'll be there nice and early, waiting for Mac, Jake, and Tom to arrive.
3 CRX's & 5 Integra's. WTF?
Kevin
2010 FP Runoffs & Super Sweep Champion
2010 ITB ARRC Champion
2008 & 2009 ITA ARRC Champion
'90 FP Acura Integra RS
'92 ITA Acura Integra RS
'92 ITB Honda Civic DX
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