Nationals??

[Toothy]

Just wondering when people are planning on going down? I was reading something about a test and tune the weekend before which might be nice to get familiar with the surface and what not. Neal, I think you said STU would be running thurs/fri but I couldn't find anything regarding run groups/days.

I'm wondering bc I might be able to just take the whole week off.

[G. Jay]

Just wondering when people are planning on going down? I was reading something about a test and tune the weekend before which might be nice to get familiar with the surface and what not. Neal, I think you said STU would be running thurs/fri but I couldn't find anything regarding run groups/days.

I'm wondering bc I might be able to just take the whole week off.

I'm running on Thursday/Friday and planning on being there probably Tuesday. There is a limited TNT on Wednesday which I'll be at as well. The larger opportunity for TNT is at the MidDiv later this month.

Run groups are listed here:http://scca.com/eventitems.aspx?item=286&event=13555&hub=3

I certainly hope you can make it happen.

[SUV-ETR]

Going down for the full week is a lot of fun if you can swing it. Definitely worthwhile.

[Toothy]

Run groups are listed here:http://scca.com/eventitems.aspx?item=286&event=13555&hub=3

I certainly hope you can make it happen.


Thanks Jay!

[CDeutsch]

For your first time I'd recommend getting their Tues night (leave after work) or at least as early in the day Wed as possible if you don't want to take the whole week off. That's what I usually do since it's hard to take a whole week.

You could come Wed night/Thurs morning but that's more for old Pro's like Adam Ansorge to do. :lol:

[RedlineToy]

Brandon

This is my first nationals and I am heading down Tuesday morning. Try to get the T&T in on Wednesday. I am now staying with Mark M. and Mark Y. in the motorhome again, so Steve G. has an open spot in his hotel room.

[MNbiker]

Yep, Larry bailed, so we have some open floor space in the hotel room. We're in the Holiday Inn downtown - right next to the SCCA awards banquet & lots of other stuff.

[larry200]

For your first time I'd recommend getting their Tues night (leave after work) or at least as early in the day Wed as possible if you don't want to take the whole week off. That's what I usually do since it's hard to take a whole week.

You could come Wed night/Thurs morning but that's more for old Pro's like Adam Ansorge to do. :lol:

+1

A lot easier to be ready for Thursday-Friday if you've had Wednesday to get teched (without rushing) and to see how Nationals run.

Hope you can make it, Brandon!

-- Larry "I just go to watch the other MAC and Milwaukee competitors" B.

[porkbone]

Pat and I will be there Saturday night... I have a work assignment on Sunday so I'm tied up most of the day... then we'll be there thru at least Thursday morning.

[tyrayb]

It was very helpful to get there early the day before you run to get organized. But, if you can swing it, take the whole week off! On my only trip down, I ran Tue/Wed and stuck around Thursday AM for the first runs of the Thu/Fri group. Really wish I'd have been able to stick around and support the rest of the club.

You definitely will not regret it.

[VanFab]

Pat and I will be there Saturday night... I have a work assignment on Sunday so I'm tied up most of the day... then we'll be there thru at least Thursday morning.

I'm considering a similar schedule. Are you guys taking the RV?

[aansorge]

For your first time I'd recommend getting their Tues night (leave after work) or at least as early in the day Wed as possible if you don't want to take the whole week off. That's what I usually do since it's hard to take a whole week.

You could come Wed night/Thurs morning but that's more for old Pro's like Adam Ansorge to do. :lol:

I may try it this year too, only skipping all autocrosses prior to Nationals. :D

Not recommended however; its tough going into Day 1 Nationals not having walked the course the day before. As a teacher, I only get two personal days per year. Every year I have done better on day two as a result of this. This year, if I were to run Tuesday/Wednesday, I could get there early enough to do course walks on Monday due to labor day. What a luxury that would be!

[porkbone]

I'm considering a similar schedule. Are you guys taking the RV?
We would love to, but we aren't sure if we will have that luxury. Pat is looking into it... otherwise we will be staying downtown somewhere.

[Toothy]

So I'm making this happen. I'm going to work a half day Tues and drive down Tues afternoon! I've managed to take off the rest of the week! Nationals baby!!!! Woohooo

[RedlineToy]

So I'm making this happen. I'm going to work a half day Tues and drive down Tues afternoon! I've managed to take off the rest of the week! Nationals baby!!!! Woohooo

Great that you could make it happen, and I am not the only Nationals Newby this year.

[G. Jay]

Great that you could make it happen, and I am not the only Nationals Newby this year.

Nope, fellow newby here. Driving down Tuesday some time.

[gsk8r]

Awesome! So glad you guys are all coming this year! :rockon:rockon

[larry200]

Awesome! So glad you guys are all coming this year! :rockon:rockon

+1

-- Larry "still working on my game, still working on my game..." B.

[Andres3165]

Awesome! So glad you guys are all coming this year! :rockon:rockon

Temptation ....temptation...:evil::evil::evil: might get the approval from my "boss"- Wife

Only need a co-drive and a place to stay.....

Andres

[Andres3165]

:rockon:rockon I'll be driving Larry's car again!!!

Andres

[gsk8r]

You're coming too??? Yayyyy!

You won't even miss Priscilla's first skating class... just found out they start AFTER Nationals (on the 15th)! ;)

[Andres3165]

You're coming too??? Yayyyy!

You won't even miss Pricsilla's first skating class... just found out they start AFTER Nationals (on the 15th)! ;)


Cool !!

thanks

Andres

[JCN]

Hmmmmm......

I really enjoyed driving someone else's car at Cen Divs...

If someone is in need of a co-drive, I'd seriously consider coming to tire warm and cheerlead. :p

[porkbone]

Hmmmmm......

I really enjoyed driving someone else's car at Cen Divs...

If someone is in need of a co-drive, I'd seriously consider coming to tire warm and cheerlead. :p
Put on a dress for the week and you can drive the Civic in STL :lol:

Seriously, you should definitely jump in someone's car for a co-drive. It would be a blast!

[JCN]

Put on a dress for the week and you can drive the Civic in STL :lol:

Well, I could put on a cheerleader's outfit and kill two birds with one stone... :lol:

[JKarsten]

Hmmmmm......

I really enjoyed driving someone else's car at Cen Divs...

If someone is in need of a co-drive, I'd seriously consider coming to tire warm and cheerlead. :p

Jason and Craig are looking for 1 more to run their car in STX with Sam Karp.

[murph]

Charles do you remember what I was saying about "knowing it's not the car"? Yeah, you'd definitely know it was not the car in that ride...

[JCN]

I got offered a co-drive in John Ward's BSP S2000. Looking to see if I can score an AS s2k drive, maybe with Aruch.

[davidv]

whats wrong with your s2000?

[JCN]

It's not in Nebraska. ;)

I'm not a great driver and as such, it doesn't really matter what I drive. If I go, it'll be to support MAC. The pain / benefit ratio is much better if I arrive and drive someone else's car. Milwaukee was great like that.

[JCN]

I guess all that time hanging around forums counts for something. :evil:

I have two BSP and an FP S2000 co-drive on the table. AS co-drive may be pending.

Then there is always the temptation to just bring my own dang car down....:lol:

[Mankiew]

Anybody want to drive our car (1989 Civic Si Team Undercoat Racing) at nationals?

The car is a past nationals winner and 2nd last year. It is capable of winning in all classes listed.

we are looking for co-drivers in STX, STXL and STL.

Terms negotiable please send me a PM

Craig M.

[SUV-ETR]

we are looking for co-drivers in STX, STXL and STL.

Terms negotiable please send me a PM

Hey Craig, how much are you paying? :lol:

And do you have to pay extra to get matching wheels? :lol: :lol:

Lastly, is the co-driver responsible for bringing their own steering wheel? :lol: :lol: :lol:

(gawd...I crack me up!)

In all seriousness, if you're looking for a ride, you won't find a car that has more pedigree. Remember: The STX and ST PAX is this much |<--->| apart, so this car is 100% competitive in STX.

(don't forget, the Wrolson Wracing BMW is actually an ST-legal car with a diff and slightly wider tires...neither of which have been shown to help the Civic anyway...)

Neal

[JCN]

:rockon

Co-driving in A-stock with Aruch. :evil:

I'll probably book at the Embassy Suites. If anyone is looking to share a room, shoot me a PM.

AS runs later in the week, but probably coming a little early to support MAC and do some TnT.

Also probably looking to hitch a ride to and from Lincoln. Either from Rochester, MNpolis, or along the route (Albert Lea). If looking for someone to split the drive and gas costs, PM me.

[MNbiker]

I'll probably book at the Embassy Suites...
They were already full on Friday, when I checked a couple weeks ago. :(

I just checked - all that's available are smoking suites with a single King bed...at $209/night. :bigeyes:

[JCN]

Gah. I shouldn't have cancelled my previous reservation.

Edit: I was able to book at the Embassy Suites @ $139 per night. Nonsmoking with two double beds. Sept 8-11.

I probably would have run into more problems if I tried to include a weekend day.

[JCN]

There's an R8 listed for SMF class. I'm going to assume that's a joke....

[JKarsten]

Remember Friday the 14th is the last day before the late reg fee starts!!

[MNbiker]

...I probably would have run into more problems if I tried to include a weekend day.
There are Nebraska home football games Sept 5th & 12th, so area hotels are charging more for the weekends.

[oldtoyota]

Remember Friday the 14th is the last day before the late reg fee starts!!

Good catch. Can you change classes after that. Still not sure what I will be driving after the CenDev issues.

[washburn]

Yeah...just get registered. Thanks for the reminder...I would have missed it!

[Darryl]

Anyone check into this? $109 per night...




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[MNbiker]

Good rates. Unfortunately, the block of rooms must be used up - at least for rooms with two double beds. :(

Anyone already booked at Embassy should definitely ask for the group rate, though.

[AlexL]

That group rate has been unavailable for months. I checked when I made my reservation at the standard rate earlier this year.

[JCN]

Anyone heading down on Monday?

[oldtoyota]

Anyone heading down on Monday?

The event isn't for weeks. Going Monday might be a bit early. :evil:

Chris and I are planning to leave Monday morning.

[Mankiew]

Don't blow this thing, make sure to sign up by 4 pm friday or the price goes up!

From Nancy Downing at the SCCA

The early entry fee of $135 ends this Friday, August 14 at 4 PM CDT. After that time the regular fee of $270 kicks in.

stuff I liked:


Site is large enough to have two premier courses AND a 45 second Test and Tune course that will be available for most of the event (see website for schedule details)

The two courses, along with the Test and Tune course were set up and tested in late June. The test car was a C-Stock Miata driven by Howard Duncan, where he turned times in the low 60’s while touching the rev limiter at least once on each course. Gate width ranged generally from 25’ to 40’, so there is plenty of room for all types of cars to enjoy the challenge.

see you all there,
Craig M.

[Andres3165]

question: for the test & tune, do you have to use the car you're running with?

thanks

Andres

[VanFab]

Thanks for the reminder, Craig.

I hope the clouds are getting there fix during the next week:

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/68502

Blue skies + Kumhos = Yay!

[G. Jay]

Yeah...just get registered. Thanks for the reminder...I would have missed it!

Pat, unless you're AKA Brian Bell (registered as #189 in ST) I don't see you registered yet.

[Toothy]

Andres and I have hotel reservations at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Downtown (few blocks from the Holiday Inn). $79/night tues, wed, thurs and $149/night fri. Floor space available if needed (not sure if there's a couch - prob not).

If anyone wants to look into the hotel: 402-475-3000

[Andres3165]

Who's running tuesday and wednesday?

Andres

[porkbone]

Run/Work order is posted

http://cms.scca.com/documents/work%20run%20for%20DIM.xls

[MAYcar]

Run/Work order is posted

http://cms.scca.com/documents/work%20run%20for%20DIM.xls

Thanks Chris, looks like I'll be working 1st, running 4th. Hope the weather's nice!

[porkbone]

Does anyone have room for (2) people on Saturday night only??

[RedlineToy]

Run/Work order is posted

http://cms.scca.com/documents/work%20run%20for%20DIM.xls

Thanks Chris

I finally don't have to run in the first heat at a big event. :D

[washburn]

Andres and I have hotel reservations at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Downtown (few blocks from the Holiday Inn). $79/night tues, wed, thurs and $149/night fri. Floor space available if needed (not sure if there's a couch - prob not).

If anyone wants to look into the hotel: 402-475-3000

We just stayed there this past weekend. Pretty darn decent. Very clean, and in good shape. no amenities, like breakfast, pools, and stuff, but for the price it was very good! (No couch, but room for one floor mattress.) 4 people was tight, 3 would be good.

[shane86]

Andres and I have hotel reservations at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel in Downtown (few blocks from the Holiday Inn). $79/night tues, wed, thurs and $149/night fri. Floor space available if needed (not sure if there's a couch - prob not).

If anyone wants to look into the hotel: 402-475-3000

Sweet. i've had reservations booked there since like, may.
as pat said, it's pretty damn decent for the price. if you booked a double queen, there won't be a couch, a single king will have a couch.

will fit 3 well... 4 gets tight... had to shove some things around to really get it to fit. Still, price is right, and the fridge will be nice to have over a week.

[porkbone]

Also you can get even better price if you use the SCCA promo code... [don't] PM Shane for more info - see below ;)

[shane86]

no need to pm me, it's all available through SCCA's website.
Login, select the member discounts, and the promo code is righ there.

Gotta make this expensive membership pay us back somehow.

[Jeff (The Alignment Guy)]

FYI, I am booked from 4:00p Friday 9/4 through Sunday afternoon 9/7. If anyone needs last minute work, Thursday is open all day. Friday, I need to be done by 4:00. I might have a little time free after Larry's car on Sunday. Or, check with Dwight to see what he has open.

Todd F, your tires are here.