Milwaukee CenDiv's -- who's going?

[Chippy569]

This came up in the COM event sort of, but I figure quite a few of you are going to Cen Divs. I was just curious who all is going -- and where you are staying -- as I think I'd like to come out with my camera and get some shots of the action.

[the tick]

I'll be there with Wife in tow, and Larry B co-driving.

[G. Jay]

I'm planning on it. Don't have a room yet. Recommendations?

[SmokingTires]

I'll be there for sure. Got Toledo first though :)

[RedlineToy]

Alex A and I will be there. We are staying at the Brookfield Suites along with Andres and Brandon.

[MAYcar]

I'll be there with Keith Beumer. We'll be staying at the Casa de Beumer right next to Miller Park.

[njbed]

Looks like I will be there no reservations yet....

[JKarsten]

I am looking for a seat and hotel if anyone is looking for a tire warmer.

[murph]

I'll be there, staying with laura's mom, hopefully codriving with mr. Stuart.

[JCN]

I think Jocelin has to work. Thinking about doing the usual Residence Inn Suite and hoping Captain Insano is ready.

[MNbiker]

Anyone have an open seat in a competitive car for Milwaukee? The Miata probably won't be running this season, and I'd like to make it to at least on Divisional. I'm not too particular about the class, I'd just like to drive a car that's decently prepped for whatever class it's in. Please PM me if you can help me out.

Thanks in advance!

-Steve

[Andres3165]

PM sent

Andres

[magicsammy]

I plan on going - assuming the wiring is fixed by then

[JCN]

Ooooh! Jocelin can go!!! The question is whether the turbo will be ready and if she wants more B-stock seat time.

[Chippy569]

Are we doing a group hang out or something? Seems like a few of you are staying at friends' houses. I'd like to go but need a hotel or floor or cardboard box (as long as it has 120VAC and wifi).

[BCSlack]

Sean and I will be there. I can't remember which hotel he booked the room at.

[miata#37]

I'm planning on it. Don't have a room yet. Recommendations?

I hear your co-driver already has that covered.

[miata#37]

Are we doing a group hang out or something? Seems like a few of you are staying at friends' houses. I'd like to go but need a hotel or floor or cardboard box (as long as it has 120VAC and wifi).

If you're ok with floor space, I can make you a great deal on some at the Country Inn and Suites in Brookfield.

[Chippy569]

Definitely interested.

[shane86]

I'm in, matt's planning to go AFAIK, and i've got a Cheapy booked at Rodeway Inn & Suites (http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-milwaukee-wisconsin-WI121)

Rodeway Inn & Suites (http://www.rodewayinn.com/hotel-milwaukee-wisconsin-WI121)(WI121)
4400 S. 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI, US, 53221
Phone: (414) 817-5004

I'm sure i've got one floor space available...

it's a little further from site than other hotels, but nothing too bad... and it makes up for it being dirt cheap.
$125 total for the weekend. Split it 3 ways and it's $42 for a 2 night stay.

[washburn]

Team LLN will be in Seattle for the Pro....we will miss this event. First Div / Tour event I've missed in Milwaukee....someone else will have to bring the beer!!!

[Darryl]

That will hurt the tripod results Pat... Bummer I'll be missing it too... Stick a fork in me...

[SUV-ETR]

Team LLN will be in Seattle for the Pro....we will miss this event.

How on earth is this acceptable to your sponsor?!? Red Eye sure isn't going to make any new customers in WA, and you're missing the biggest race in all of WI.

I think your sponsor should send the beer with someone in your place. :evil:

[JCN]

Booooooo. Divs aren't the same without the Washburn grill-meister.
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q420/jcnmnautox/MilwaukeeTour025.jpg

[awsumb]

Hmmm, is RedEye on the way from the cities?

[murph]

Booooooo. Divs aren't the same without the Washburn grill-meister.
http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q420/jcnmnautox/MilwaukeeTour025.jpg

For sure! Who's going to anchor little MN now??

[Chippy569]

are we getting awesome t-shirts again? or was that for nats? I don't remember.

Let me look around the basement, I think there's a little grill in there somewhere.

[SmokingTires]

I have a small Propane Grille I can rock out. Maybe I can convince Steve M. to Codrive again and then I can tow the car out there :D

[MNbiker]

If you're ok with floor space, I can make you a great deal on some at the Country Inn and Suites in Brookfield.
Hey Chris,

You have any floor space you can rent me? If so, I'll take it!

-Steve

[miata#37]

Hey Chris,

You have any floor space you can rent me? If so, I'll take it!

-Steve

Well so far Chippy569 hasn't confirmed that he wants it, but there should be room for two on the floor either way. It's just a regular 2 queen bed room, not a suite. You're in.

[Chippy569]

party in that room!

[murph]

Doesn't look like Barry will make it, so I have an open co-drive spot in the couch, anyone interested? One gotcha about this car is that the seats fit fairly snug on me, and most of you have seen me. I was the guy complaining they didn't have NSTC shirts in Medium. 200lb friends have said they fit them well enough, but the wider you are the less comfortable they'll be. I'm driving up with Laura and staying at her mother's house, so you'd still need to drive up as well.

[MNbiker]

Well so far Chippy569 hasn't confirmed that he wants it, but there should be room for two on the floor either way. It's just a regular 2 queen bed room, not a suite. You're in. Excellent! I'll pack the air mattress. :)

[MNbiker]

Doesn't look like Barry will make it, so I have an open co-drive spot in the couch, anyone interested?
I might be, depending on how well my test-fit goes with a certain silver STR car....

[MNbiker]

For sure! Who's going to anchor little MN now??
Can someone volunteer to haul the MAC canopy to/from CenDiv's? A nice big 10' x 20' canopy would make an excellent "anchor" for Little Minnesota. :)

[murph]

I might be, depending on how well my test-fit goes with a certain silver STR car....

Plenty of room in the interior of the couch, notsomuch in the seats though. :( I'd love to have you if you're interested, let me know!

[JCN]

Can someone volunteer to haul the MAC canopy to/from CenDiv's? A nice big 10' x 20' canopy would make an excellent "anchor" for Little Minnesota. :)

Tents are key. We should have room in the trailer unless someone more local-er has room to bring it. :D

[MustGoFaster]

Plenty of room in the interior of the couch, notsomuch in the seats though. :( I'd love to have you if you're interested, let me know!

I'd be interested in a test fit if Steve has another ride.

[MNbiker]

I'd be interested in a test fit if Steve has another ride.
I'll be driving the "Chupacabra Special" at CenDiv's, so I think that puts you at the front of the line for a couch ride. :)

-Steve

[SmokingTires]

Anybody going out Friday earlier enough to do dinner?

It stinks, the Tours were great for hanging on site. Now it's just an overpriced two day event with less runs. But, I need one for Nationals.

[shane86]

still haven't talked to matt, but i'd like to leave early for a nice dinner...

[G. Jay]

I'm planning on being at the site at 5:30 to unload and register. Dinner after that. Who's in?

[Chippy569]

i probably work that friday night, so I'll have to come up on saturday morning or show up at midnight friday night.

[JCN]

Are they doing Friday registration? I know they do for Tours, but Divisionals?

EDIT: I guess so...


Cendiv Divisional Jul 31st (Sat) & Aug 1st (Sun), $60 for both days.
Two day cumulative event, online pre-registration required, (no on-site registration).
Weekend membership included in entry fee. Non-scca members should sign up online using 111 as their membership number.
Friday night check in available from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
Course walking from 5:30 to 10pm.
Sat/Sun morning follows normal region schedule found below.
Dinner provided Saturday evening. Cousin's Subs available for lunch each day.
We're shooting for 5 runs Sat and 4 on Sun. Work one heat, run one heat.
Grid spots will be assigned. 2 driver cars will be grided in class, not at the front of grid.

[RedlineToy]

I'm planning on being at the site at 5:30 to unload and register. Dinner after that. Who's in?

That is my plan as well.

[SmokingTires]

They didn't use to do Friday Reg. Good to see they are. It makes it more like a big event.

[the tick]

I'm planning to hit the road by 1:00, should get in by 6:30-7:00. Someone (who has my cell number) should give us a call once dinner plans are known!

[murph]

I'd be interested in a test fit if Steve has another ride.

Ryan - pop me an email, there's a guy interested in Milwaukee, and I suspect it'll be pretty rough for you in these seats, but I'd much rather have you codriving than some random dude from Milwaukee. If you can get over tonight or tomorrow for a test fit, we can make the call. Car's going to the exhaust shop later in the week, so Saturday or M4 would be the next test-fitting time, and I don't want to leave dude hanging that long.

[murph]

yeah, I really wish they were doing the TnT Friday, do you guys know if non-competitor passengers are allowed for this event? I think they're allowed for other Milwaukee events, right?

[washburn]

Not for normal events

[MustGoFaster]

Anybody with a spare seat on the way out and back?

[MNbiker]

Anybody with a spare seat on the way out and back? I have one in the MINI, unless Andres and I decide to drive over together in the Spyder.

[Matt D.]

I'm in, matt's planning to go AFAIK
You know it!

still haven't talked to matt, but i'd like to leave early for a nice dinner...
The earlier the better, IMO. I will be ready to go any time.

[murph]

Looks like Ryan's codriving with me in the couch, provided he can get a ride out, can't wait!

[MustGoFaster]

I have one in the MINI, unless Andres and I decide to drive over together in the Spyder.

Steve, consider the seat filled. Unless you and Andres change plans. If you do let me know. I'll want a ride back too. :D And clean out your PM box or up the limit! Let me know what time you want to leave.

I'll be there one way or another. But saving a few bucks on gas seems like a good idea.

[MNbiker]

Steve, consider the seat filled. Unless you and Andres change plans. If you do let me know. I'll want a ride back too. :D And clean out your PM box or up the limit! Let me know what time you want to leave.

I'll be there one way or another. But saving a few bucks on gas seems like a good idea.
Lets assume we're going over in the MINI then. Even with Andres' new tire trailer, space will be at a premium in the Spyder. The MINI can make it to Milwaukee on a single (small) tank of gas, so the cost is minimal. I'd like to leave about lunch time on Friday, so we can get there in time to register and have dinner with the rest of the crew.

-Steve

p.s. inbox has now been pruned......

[Chippy569]

Well i've been summoned to work that saturday night as well... so it looks like I'm either going to have to show up for only sunday, or not show up at all... and TBQH I'm not sure only being there for sunday is what I was looking for. So I'm going to have to sit this one out. Thanks for the room offer though.

[murph]

All,

Make sure you register by Wed, they're not accepting walk-up registration this year!!!

[MNbiker]

Well so far Chippy569 hasn't confirmed that he wants it, but there should be room for two on the floor either way. It's just a regular 2 queen bed room, not a suite. You're in.

Chris,

I just found out I won't be able to attend CenDiv's, due to another committment. :(
Guess that opens up some floor space, if someone's looking for a place to crash.

-Steve

[MustGoFaster]

As Steve was going to be my ride, I'm looking again. I can drive myself (or give someone else a ride as well), mostly just looking to reduce fuel cost.

[murph]

Just an FYI to everyone, they're not allowing walk-up reg this year! pre-reg only! If you're going, make sure you sign up by Weds on scca-milwaukee.org

[Toothy]

Wow, Thanks for the head up Murph!

[Andres3165]

As Steve was going to be my ride, I'm looking again. I can drive myself (or give someone else a ride as well), mostly just looking to reduce fuel cost.

I'm driving by myself if you're ok putting your stuff on the tire trailer

Andres

[G. Jay]

As Steve was going to be my ride, I'm looking again. I can drive myself (or give someone else a ride as well), mostly just looking to reduce fuel cost.

If I can get it prep'd in time I'll be trailering the Miata behind the van. If so I'll have room.

[MustGoFaster]

Well, I think the ride in with Jay sounds a little more enticing. Let me know how it's looking when the time is closer.

And thanks for the heads up Murph, I forgot all about it with how busy I've been all week.

[JCN]

Registered and booked at the Brookfield.

[JCN]

Don't forget to register if you haven't already!!
I think I saw almost everyone's name on the registration.

As a random thought here's a Walmart gif.
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=730446

[RedlineToy]

Andres and I will start our small caravan about 11:00 from Eden Prairie, if anyone wants to hook up with us along the way.

[Matt D.]

Well, I think the ride in with Jay sounds a little more enticing. Let me know how it's looking when the time is closer.

And thanks for the heads up Murph, I forgot all about it with how busy I've been all week.
Brandon is driving solo, I mentioned this to him on Sunday and gave him your phone number.

[Matt D.]

Andres and I will start our small caravan about 11:00 from Eden Prairie, if anyone wants to hook up with us along the way.
Shane will be picking me up sometime before 11:00 in Shoreview, maybe meet up with you guys somewhere on 94.

[G. Jay]

Brandon is driving solo, I mentioned this to him on Sunday and gave him your phone number.

I'll bet Ryan will be wanting to drive his new car. Just watch your speed. We're talking Wisconsin here remember. It's going to be close on the van. I think it will be done but I'm still nervous about using it. It's a Honda Oddysey and rated for 3500 lb. The car and trailer will be about 2500 lb. We'll see.

[RedlineToy]

I'll bet Ryan will be wanting to drive his new car. Just watch your speed. We're talking Wisconsin here remember. It's going to be close on the van. I think it will be done but I'm still nervous about using it. It's a Honda Oddysey and rated for 3500 lb. The car and trailer will be about 2500 lb. We'll see.

Jay,

You can join out little group along the way and then you would at least have some support if anything goes poorly.

[the tick]

I'll bet Ryan will be wanting to drive his new car. Just watch your speed. We're talking Wisconsin here remember. It's going to be close on the van. I think it will be done but I'm still nervous about using it. It's a Honda Oddysey and rated for 3500 lb. The car and trailer will be about 2500 lb. We'll see.

Huh, rated for 3500, you're towing 2500 and you're nervous? 'course I'm the guy that towed an Fmod car behind his Miata, so take my opinion for what it's worth...


Jay,

You can join out little group along the way and then you would at least have some support if anything goes poorly.

We are shooting to be on the road around 12:30, so if you need some back-up at some point just breakdown in an obvious place!

[shane86]

So... friday night.... wanna try something a little diffrent?

There's a fish fry at the Lakefront brewery, a friend of mine has highly suggested visiting it.
beer battered fish, using their beer, and the in house brews right off the tap with a riverfront patio? and a Brewery tour? sounds like a kick ass night to me!

http://www.cafevecchio.com/palmgarden/
http://www.lakefrontbrewery.com/main.html


Fish Fry is served every Friday from 4-9PM.
Every Friday we have Milwaukee's best fish fry as voted by On-Milwaukee.com. The Brew House Polka Kings add extra flavor to the night with song and dance from 6pm until 9pm. The Lakefront Brewery will conduct brewery tours for fish fry guests beginning at 5:30pm.
Lakefront Brewery Palm Garden
1872 N. Commerce St.
Milwaukee, WI 53212

it's about 15min from miller park... not too far for a drive. anyone interested?

[Treylizardo]

There is no such thing as a bad Friday Night Fish Fry in the upper midwest.

[MustGoFaster]

I'm planning to ride with Brandon. No reason to spend $ on gas. If I was going to have even street tires I would consider running my car, but I had a deal with Murph or it's a moot point.

[MAYcar]

Looking at the count it seems we're up to 25 entrants!

Beumer will have the RV at the site, we can anchor "Little Minnesota". We'll be bringing a "Special Concoction" to sample!

Is the Triad challenge on for this event?

[uscrew96]

Preregistration closes on Wednesday! If you have not already. Oh ya You all are trying to win this.:D
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv1/uscrew96/DSC_2334.jpg

[magicsammy]

anybody need floor space? We have some

[washburn]

Someone is going to have to head this up. I've been the one to sort of keep it promoted I guess, so I hope someoen steps up and makes it fun. Talk to Sam Karp about announcing...he can make sure it gets air time on the PA and that it gets scored. Have fun everyone...both Chris and I will really be missing all you this weekend.

[Matt D.]

My first big event, in Pat's homeland no less, and he won't be there. :(

I'm getting excited, guys. I can already feel the butterflies of coming to the line for the first run on Saturday morning.

[73GT]

Hey Everyone

Good luck, have fun, bring plenty of hardware home and the Tri Pod:)


Wish I was going :(
Lee F.

[Darryl]

Have a great time guys/gals... Really going to miss this... First one in 6 years... :(

[G. Jay]

Well I got the van prepared and tested and all seems okay so I'll be pulling the Miata to Milwaukee. What that means is that I'll be fresh as a daisy in the AC comfort instead of sweaty, sore and deaf when I arrive. See you at Miller park.

[njbed]

Time to hit the road see you all at Miller Park

[Matt D.]

Shane and I are a bit past Eau Claire at the moment, just stopped for gas. It's been raining lightly off and on, hopefully it clears up before tomorrow. See you all there!

[JCN]

130 miles from Milwaukee!

[Chippy569]

have fun out there tomorrow, guys! Wish I could come. Put down some good times for me.

[Toothy]

Goodnight everybody. Get some rest bc MN peeps need to kick some central div butt tomorrow!

[Darryl]

The TriPod is not treating MN well... I hear we only have 2 in the top 20... Brandon in 5th and Steve J. on 15th... Can't find results...

[Matt D.]

The TriPod is not treating MN well... I hear we only have 2 in the top 20... Brandon in 5th and Steve J. on 15th... Can't find results...
That is a fair assumption. I did not hear many familiar names in the PAX standings when it was announced.

[Illtryhard]

Can someone help me find the results for today i would like to know how everyone is doing.
Thanks ahead of time

[shane86]

Can someone help me find the results for today i would like to know how everyone is doing.
Thanks ahead of time
They don't seem to be posted online until the event is over.

[Illtryhard]

thanks Shane
i was hoping to see what kinda skill my mommy was throwing down. She said she running really well.

[AQuimby]

I want updates!

[njbed]

I'm not much help I figured results would be posted by now so I didn't pay much attention.

I took 5th in FWD street tire trophies to 4th

Todd was kicking butt in HS. The FM guys were fast as usual. Shane broke a rear strut during his 2nd run which broke a whole lot of other stuff. Not sure how STR shock out but the GRM STR Miata looked really fast.

[2superblus]

looks like posts got lost.

[toddfreem]

CenDiv results:

http://www.scca-milwaukee.org/solo/2010/10sched.html

[MNbiker]

looks like posts got lost.
Yup, we lost about 24 hours of posts when the database crashed. :(

[Andres3165]

Yup, we lost about 24 hours of posts when the database crashed. :(

Everything crashed during those 24 hours...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4859303901_db2c160f79_z.jpg

Dynoed the car yesterday: 30 HP less !!! :bigeyes: No wondering i got my ass kicked so bad last weekend ;)

Andres

[Matt D.]

Dynoed the car yesterday: 30 HP less !!! :bigeyes: No wondering i got my ass kicked so bad last weekend ;)

Andres
Wow, both cats fell apart?

[Andres3165]

Wow, both cats fell apart?

Yes

Andres

[2superblus]

Were those factory or a custom aftermarket option?

[Andres3165]

Were those factory or a custom aftermarket option?

Long story , First prototype second modification. Is a project on the works

Andres

[murph]

yeah, that makes me a little wary of building custom headers of my own, what cats did you use?

[Andres3165]

yeah, that makes me a little wary of building custom headers of my own, what cats did you use?

The wrong ones, metal, the have to be ceramic. it reads ceramic on the website so will see...

Andres

[murph]

In case anyone really wants to watch it, I've uploaded a video of my best run of Sunday, as craptastic as it was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuterT6kSQM

I'll not be posting my first run on Saturday, too much swearing for even me to deal with. ;)