What class(es) are we inviting this year?
What class(es) are we inviting this year?
Greg Vandersluis
#4 1990 Honda Civic Si
#97 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
#93 2006 Ford Mustang
Carbotech/BFGoodrich/Vandersluis Motorsports
2010 Great Lakes Division ITA Champion
2012 Great Lakes Division T1 Champion
ITC biased: I'd love to have ITC be a seperate group, but not if it means 8 groups.
I would not mind 7 groups, I know some people like the longer races but personally I can live without the last 3 laps, we're just using tires and gas at that point. I'm fine with 6 groups, ITC runs ok with ITA/7, it's ITB that causes us problems. (yes, I know I hit an ITA car in Oct).
I'd like to go with Sat Qual, Sat Race, Sun long race and Sun short race. With the Sun race grids based on the fastest lap time from the previous session. grids based on finishing positions are 'exciting' but needlessly hectic, the illusion of fun is not worth the risk.
And I'd like all three races to be sanction number races, no qualifying race on sunday. Make it a triple weekend.
Jim Hardesty
ITC 1986 Honda Civic Diablo Rojo Verde
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7 groups leads to 15 minute qualifying and 30 minute approx. 18 lap race on Saturday. 15 minute 7 lap race Sunday morning and 30 minute 18 lap race sunday afternoon.
We could go with the standard 6 groups split the time between the two races on Sunday thus balancing them out and making the third sanction more "worthwhile". Say Two 16 lap races on Sunday?
Just a thought.
"ITE, AS, STO, STU"
Todd, what was the count of these cars the last two years?
I don't see where you are adding any additional classes. If you are not opening up to more classes, stick with the 6 groups. I like 6 groups.....
Plus I like the idea of it being a triple. Sure, it's going to cost a bit more in sanction and insurance....
Last year you did:
Sat: 20 min Qual, 20 lap race
Sun: 12 lap race, 20 lap race
If you stick with 6 groups, I would suggest:
Sat: 15 min qual, 20 lap race (early lunch or get two race groups in before lunch?)
Sun: 10 lap race, 16 lap race
Steve Linn | Fins Up Racing | #6 ITA Sentra SE-R | www.indyscca.org
Todd: 6 or 7 groups is ok
Same general format of Sat - Qual - Race, Sun - Race - Race
Option to make it a triple sounds interesting - three champ races for one hit of fixed expenses??
Might get additional entries!
Say, Todd - Is this the 25th Ann. of IT?
Last edited by RacerBill; 12-30-2010 at 02:09 PM. Reason: Add Text
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How about something like this:
Group 1 IT
Group 2 SRF, EP, FP, HP
Group 3 IT
Group 4 SM
Group 5 IT
Group 6 TBA
Group 7 IT
Group 8 CFC, FC, FE, FM ....
I don't care what IT groups run with each other and would like to see the 'larger' IT fields maybe get their own race. I just don't want to see 10 cars make a race group.... I'd be fine with a 10-15 min. qual. session on Sat. morning and a 15 lap race in the afternoon. Sunday could be a 5(ish) lap dash race with a 15 lap race in the afternoon. Of course, you could always ditch one group (1,3 or 7) if time is really an issue. I know I'd pay a good bit more for the entry since it is the IT-SPECtacular weekend..... Main idea is to spread the IT groups to allow us to watch the other IT races!
And after saying all that, I'll be there no matter what the schedule. Thanks for all the hard work and for a GREAT event!!!!!
Matt Downing
1995 Honda Civic EX Coupe - ITA
Ohio Valley Region, SCCA
I'll keep it simple. Whatever option provides for the most track time is what I prefer. Otherwise it just becomes another race weekend.
If the IT Fest is to be a crown jewel in the world of IT racing, it's gotta be Big, and Big includes maximum track time. LeMans wouldn't be LeMans with less than 24 hours, Indy would not be Indy with less than 500 miles. Bathhurst would not be Bathhurst with less than a 1,000K. The IT Fest should do justice to its billing and offer more than the piddling 80-85 minutes of track time usually offered at a typical two-day regional.
Chris
#91 ITR Mustang
1st place-2008 Great Lakes Division Championship Series
1st place-2009 Kryderacing Series
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