Milwaukee National Tour 07/19-07/20

[MNbiker]

I've been shopping for rooms, and the prices & selection are BRUTAL. Several places are already full, and anything with more than one bed is very pricey. :(

So, thinking outside the box a bit, is anyone interested in towing my pop-up camper to the Tour, in exchange for one of the large double beds? The camper is pretty nice, and even has A/C. :rockon

-Steve

[speedyham]

I've been thinking I'd like to go to this event, but unfortunately I can't tow your pop-up or I would be game.

What do most people do- show up Friday evening, run Saturday, run Sunday, drive back to Minnesota Sunday night?

[AQuimby]

I've been thinking I'd like to go to this event, but unfortunately I can't tow your pop-up or I would be game.

What do most people do- show up Friday evening, run Saturday, run Sunday, drive back to Minnesota Sunday night?

I am curious myself. My wife doesn't work that weekend. Its like its meant to be.:D Do you have to be a member of the SCCA?

[BerserkBusa]

What the Camper you have MNbiker i'm in a similar boat as U may have one person with me but can't be sure at this point either

Whats the size? i'm assume it's one of them small like 10ft long ones that bumper pulls and has like the 10in wheels on it?

[miata#37]

I am curious myself. My wife doesn't work that weekend. Its like its meant to be.:D Do you have to be a member of the SCCA?

Drive out friday afternoon, drive home sunday night. You do need to be an SCCA member. Yes, you should go.

[the tick]

So, thinking outside the box a bit, is anyone interested in towing my pop-up camper to the Tour, in exchange for one of the large double beds? The camper is pretty nice, and even has A/C. :rockon

-Steve

Steve,

I was thinking this same thing myself. Last year I scored a pop-up from someone I worked with at the time. I haven't run it by him yet, so maybe we can work something out.

What 'cha got?

[BerserkBusa]

Granted can anyone suggest decent Hotel for the area? thats close i'm not familar with the area so i'd like the closest which so far i have found is the millwaukee days inn?? how was this motel was the parking good for car with tire trailer or Pickup with car trailer?

[MNbiker]

Argghh! My wife informs me our camper is already reserved for that weekend. :flame:

OK, given the shortage of rooms that weekend I'm not going to mess around for a Tour event. I just reserved one of the large suites at the Country Inn & Suites. It's my favorite hotel in the area, and with two beds, a sofa bed, and space for an air mattress - the cost won't be too bad.

-Steve

[magicsammy]

just booked a room at Quality Inn Brookfield for $116 a night including taxes.

on Orbitz.

So now I have an extra bed and probably some floor space available.

may not be the best for trailers though...

[MNbiker]

.....how was this motel was the parking good for car with tire trailer or Pickup with car trailer?
Never stayed at that hotel. One note - you don't need good parking for a Tour event, as you can leave everything onsite. For other events, parking can be a bit dicey for trailers at several of the hotels. The Country Inn is the best for trailers, but tends to be a bit pricey at times.

[BerserkBusa]

Thanks MNbiker

[murph]

I'd love a room if anyone's looking for roommates...

[magicsammy]

I'd love a room if anyone's looking for roommates...

we've got floor space - unless you want to spoon with Brausen....

[porkbone]

OK, here's the event schedule for those of you who are interested. It's basically a 3-day event, and most people arrive mid-afternoon Friday. If you want to take some practice runs on the Miller Park surface, you can buy test&tune tickets. Really good deal.

2008 Milwaukee Wisconsin National Tour
Miller Park

Friday
10am - 3pm Tech Inspection
11am - 2pm Test N Tune ticket sales
11am - 3pm Test N Tune Course open
5pm - 7pm Registration check-in*
Course Open for Walking
Welcome Party
*No new entries after 7pm

Saturday
6:30am Site Opens
7am – 8am Late Check-in/Tech*
9am – 4pm Heat Competition
6pm - 8pm Course Open for Walking
*Pre-registered entrants only

Sunday
6:30am Site Opens
8am - 4pm Heat Competition
4pm Trophy Presentation

[porkbone]

I will be booking a room, but I will not arrive until past midnight Friday night (perhaps as late as 2:00am). Long story.

So someone can share a room with me, but that person will need to check in and deal with me arriving in the middle of the frigging night.

[MNbiker]

One addition to the event schedule. Milwaukee Region is currently planning to have both a Test & Tune and an Evo School on Thursday. The Test & Tune would include two different short (30 second) courses. I'm tentatively planning to be in town for whatever they have on the schedule for Thursday.

[AQuimby]

So I would asume you have to be there on friday between 10am-3pm for tech?
Don't think I can make it if that is the case. I would not be able to leave here until 230pm.

[phile]

unless you want to spoon with Brausen.
I was trying to eat my lunch.

:(

[murph]

we've got floor space - unless you want to spoon with Brausen....

I'm in, and the floor sounds much more appealing... =]

[murph]

So I would asume you have to be there on friday between 10am-3pm for tech?
Don't think I can make it if that is the case. I would not be able to leave here until 230pm.

I believe that's just when tech is open on friday. I think you can get tech'd on saturday as well, but it may cut in to walking time and such.

[JKarsten]

So I would asume you have to be there on friday between 10am-3pm for tech?
Don't think I can make it if that is the case. I would not be able to leave here until 230pm.



Saturday
6:30am Site Opens
7am – 8am Late Check-in/Tech*
9am – 4pm Heat Competition
6pm - 8pm Course Open for Walking
*Pre-registered entrants only



Adam sign up and DO IT!!!

[magicsammy]

I'm in, and the floor sounds much more appealing... =]

OK, you're in

[MNbiker]

So I would asume you have to be there on friday between 10am-3pm for tech?
Don't think I can make it if that is the case. I would not be able to leave here until 230pm.

Please note the following from the schedule Cris posted above:

7am – 8am Late Check-in/Tech*

[RedlineToy]

- Steve[/QUOTE] OK, given the shortage of rooms that weekend I'm not going to mess around for a Tour event. I just reserved one of the large suites at the Country Inn & Suites. It's my favorite hotel in the area, and with two beds, a sofa bed, and space for an air mattress - the cost won't be too bad.

-Steve[/QUOTE]

Steve,

I have decided to go this year. Do you have any space left in your room?

[MNbiker]

I have decided to go this year. Do you have any space left in your room?
Darryl has the other regular bed & Sean Ford has the sofa bed. You can have the air mattress, if you want it.

[AQuimby]

Please note the following from the schedule Cris posted above:

7am – 8am Late Check-in/Tech*

I guess my eyes were reading faster than my brain.:D

[porkbone]

OK, I have also booked a suite at the Country Inn & Suites. I have room for three people (1 Queen bed, 1 sofabed, & floor/air mattress)

[AQuimby]

Well I'm out. Gonna be doing a little work on my home. So I'm gonna save the $$

Next year. Tour and nats

[RedlineToy]

OK, I have also booked a suite at the Country Inn & Suites. I have room for three people (1 Queen bed, 1 sofabed, & floor/air mattress)

Chris,

I will take the other queen bed if it is still available, better then an air mattress with Steve.

[BerserkBusa]

I'm looking at reserving a room also probly no suite But may consider where allotta you guys are staying if you don't mind a newbie tagging along never been to the event or the area before so it be nice to able to hang out with somepeople that have been there before

[porkbone]

Chris,

I will take the other queen bed if it is still available, better then an air mattress with Steve.
OK Larry, you're in. Still have sofa bed and floor available....

btw if we get a total of 4 people the price will be about $50/night for this room, total after taxes was $396.

[the tick]

Turns out Kerry isn't going to make it this year, so I'm looking for a cheap (imaging that) option. I have access to a tent camper I could haul out there, but I think I can split a room for less than the gas cost...

I'm planning to be there Thursday, but I can do something solo for the first night if there's something open for Friday & Saturday.

So what's left out there by now?

[washburn]

Turns out I'm stuck without a room too. My parents looked at the calender wrong, and now need the motorhome elsewhere. Throwing it out there before looking to book a room myself. John, hows that camper? Thanks!

[porkbone]

I still have air mattress space for 1...

[the tick]

Turns out I'm stuck without a room too. My parents looked at the calender wrong, and now need the motorhome elsewhere. Throwing it out there before looking to book a room myself. John, hows that camper? Thanks!

Pat,

It's the tent-camper I brought along last year. 3 BIG beds, and best of all....a roof air conditioner! If the motorhome is a definate no, sounds like maybe I should bring this out to be sure we have some A/C in "Little Minnesota".

Throw me some gas money to help get it there, and you've got yourself a place to stay Thursday/Friday/Saturday night!

Let me know,
John

[murph]

sounds like maybe I should bring this out to be sure we have some A/C in "Little Minnesota".

I know I'd be willing to pitch in somehow for some AC escape, that was a lifesaver last year!

[porkbone]

I know I'd be willing to pitch in somehow for some AC escape, that was a lifesaver last year!
excellent point

[AlexL]

I know I'd be willing to pitch in somehow for some AC escape, that was a lifesaver last year!
Possibly even literally for the guy who spent the entire weekend with a 104° fever.

[porkbone]

I still have air mattress space for 1...
Oops nevermind, my room is now full.

[MNbiker]

John (or anyone else),

We still have air matress space, since Larry bailed for a real bed. I'm figuring half the cost of the other three spots, so it will be cheap.

[CDeutsch]

John (or anyone else),

We still have air matress space, since Larry bailed for a real bed. I'm figuring half the cost of the other three spots, so it will be cheap.

I only plan to be there Friday and Sat. night, if that's cool, then I'll take it.

[MNbiker]

I only plan to be there Friday and Sat. night, if that's cool, then I'll take it.
I should probably give Mensch first dibs, since he's my co-driver. But if he doesn't want it, the spot's yours.

[washburn]

Chris needs a place. I'm thinking of taking John up on his camper offer. I like staying on site for some reason...tradition I guess, been doing it since I had my bus in '98. Don't know if I'll be able to do a big brat fry though...need lots of stuff for that.

I'll pitch in, John, if you want to bring the camper down. I'll bring my own towels to snag a shower in someone's room sometime. Not quite big enough for Central Headquarters, but we'll just have to make due! A/C sounds nice! Hope they turn the lights off this year!

Chris, I have that really thick inflatable if you need one. It's prettty comfy.

[K.Beumer]

I will have my motorhome there so we will have a place to cool off (well barring any misadventures with bigbird). I don't know if I will have a place for anyone though. It kind of depends if Dan will make it or not. Any thoughts of bringing the big tent like we do to nationals?

Keith

[washburn]

I'll bring my 10 x 10 EZ Up.

[MNbiker]

....Any thoughts of bringing the big tent like we do to nationals?
It will be real nice to have the big tent, if the temps get hot. I figured out a good way to transport the poles on my trailer last year, so I'm sure we can get it there again.

[porkbone]

I'll bring my 10 x 10 EZ Up.
1(10x10 EZ Up) + (Milwaukee wind) = no more EZ Up

;)


It will be real nice to have the big tent, if the temps get hot. I figured out a good way to transport the poles on my trailer last year, so I'm sure we can get it there again.
+1 !

[washburn]

1(10x10 EZ Up) + (Milwaukee wind) = no more EZ Up


We'll just find a couple Miata to lash it down to. Well, maybe a little bigger car. :)

[SUV-ETR]

We'll just find a couple Miata to lash it down to.

Shouldn't that be "Miate"?

[JCN]

Shouldn't that be "Miate"?

Or Miatae?

[phile]

Or Miatae?
That's the one I'd choose.

[porkbone]

Oops nevermind, my room is now full.
Update:

I have space in my room again.

bed #1: Myself
bed #2: Larry Sanders
sofa bed: Adam Ansorge
air mattress: ???

[JKarsten]

Update:

I have space in my room again.

bed #1: Myself
bed #2: Larry Sanders
sofa bed: Adam Ansorge
air mattress: ???

someone take the spot I am not going to use!!!

[JCN]

As for stickers: we do the whole "tirerack" and "SCCA" banner thing, right?

Anyone do the "contingency" thing? Or is that only for ProSolo?

[SmokingTires]

As for stickers: we do the whole "tirerack" and "SCCA" banner thing, right?

Anyone do the "contingency" thing? Or is that only for ProSolo?

Sure do. They have Hoosier and Khumo stickers there. Others you may have to order online.

[murph]

woops, never mind, previously reserved.

[porkbone]

As for stickers: we do the whole "tirerack" and "SCCA" banner thing, right?

Anyone do the "contingency" thing? Or is that only for ProSolo?
Yes, there are several required stickers that must be on your car before you can pass tech. They will all be available on-site - some are free, others cost a dollar or two.

[MAYcar]

Yes, there are several required stickers that must be on your car before you can pass tech. They will all be available on-site - some are free, others cost a dollar or two.

Is there some place to find out what is required, or does someone there get to decorate our cars!?!

[JCN]

Off the SCCA site, there is a list.

TIRERACK on the windshield and a few ROAD TO TOPEKA / SCCA stickers.

I think others are optional.

[JCN]

Cars without windshields can put them on the front....

[JCN]

http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo_Event/2008%20Generic%20Tour%20Sup.pdf (http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo_Event/2008%20Generic%20Tour%20Sup.pdf)

"Tech will check for compliance with 3.7 Vehicle Identification. (All required decals will be made available at Registration).
Two SCCA Solo decals, one on each side of the car; one SCCA decal on the hood or front bumper, two Tire Rack SCCA
National Solo Road to Topeka decals, one on each side of the car; and the title sponsor decal (tirerack.com). This is a
window tint decal to be placed at the top of the windshield. Vehicles without windshields or with plastic windshields may
place the decal on the front of the car."

[MAYcar]

http://www.scca.com/documents/Solo_Event/2008%20Generic%20Tour%20Sup.pdf

"Tech will check for compliance with 3.7 Vehicle Identification. (All required decals will be made available at Registration).
Two SCCA Solo decals, one on each side of the car; one SCCA decal on the hood or front bumper, two Tire Rack SCCA
National Solo Road to Topeka decals, one on each side of the car; and the title sponsor decal (tirerack.com). This is a
window tint decal to be placed at the top of the windshield. Vehicles without windshields or with plastic windshields may
place the decal on the front of the car."


Thanks!

[porkbone]

Is there some place to find out what is required, or does someone there get to decorate our cars!?!
Best thing to do is walk up to the tech line and ask what is required. They will give you (and/or sell you) your required stickers. Then you can walk back to your car, decorate it, then take your car back through tech.

The alternative would be to arrive in the tech line without stickers. At some national events, they will force you to put the stickers on your car at that time. So as far as I'm concerned, the best way is to decorate it yourself... (or leave your stickers on all the time...) :)

[JCN]

Does anyone know how to register for the FRIDAY test and tune?

Show up and register if you're scheduled for the weekend?

[porkbone]

Does anyone know how to register for the FRIDAY test and tune?

Show up and register if you're scheduled for the weekend?
If you're talking about the practice runs, AFAIK there is no registration needed. Just show up, tech your car, then buy some tickets. When you buy tickets, they will make you sign up for an hour of work. Last year the practice runs were $2.50 each or something.

If you're talking about the Evo school, that's a different story...

[miata#37]

Is there some place to find out what is required, or does someone there get to decorate our cars!?!

You mean like with a bunch of yellow squares?

Never happens...

:evil:

[MNbiker]

I only plan to be there Friday and Sat. night, if that's cool, then I'll take it.
Chris has the airbed spot, so we're full now.

[porkbone]

In a related story.. I still have an airbed spot!

[MAYcar]

I'm in for Milwaukee! Should be staying at my brothers, unless he sell the house!

[miata#37]

In a related story.. I still have an airbed spot!

Chris, When are you arriving?

I just grabbed a room at the LaQuinta on Bluemound for thursday-friday-saturday. There should be airbed room if anyone's interested. Otherwise, if we can find other spots, Alex and i may be interested.

[porkbone]

Chris, When are you arriving?

I just grabbed a room at the LaQuinta on Bluemound for thursday-friday-saturday. There should be airbed room if anyone's interested. Otherwise, if we can find other spots, Alex and i may be interested.
Just Friday and Saturday nights... I will be arriving around 2:00am actually. :(

But we'll work it out so someone else checks the room in, I'm sure everyone will be asleep in my room by the time I actually show up. :D

[BerserkBusa]

Well i have gotten a room at the super8 thats suppose to be close it had a good review. I have a 2 beds as of now i have no one comeing with me so the bed may be open but the floor space is open if someone is desperate.


I'm getting excited and nervouse at the same time this will be my first big event. lol

Looks like i'll get to add more stickers to the car oh well it will be a good running billboard down the road since i don't figure i'll take them off

[porkbone]

I'm getting excited and nervouse at the same time this will be my first big event. lol

Looks like i'll get to add more stickers to the car oh well it will be a good running billboard down the road since i don't figure i'll take them off
I remember my first big event (Milwaukee Tour, 2006) I was super nervous. But it's cool as hell... especially once you break out the beer after the end of the event Saturday afternoon...

As far as your stickers, if you bring magnetic material and scissors you can make magnets out of them...

[BerserkBusa]

I remember my first big event (Milwaukee Tour, 2006) I was super nervous. But it's cool as hell... especially once you break out the beer after the end of the event Saturday afternoon...

As far as your stickers, if you bring magnetic material and scissors you can make magnets out of them...


Hmm love the idea chris to bad my car has no metal. :( No biggie for me i planned to have my raceing numbers on it all year. in my situation for the most part i never get to lesiure drive my car it usually going to event or on course so i don't see the need to take the numbers or stickers off till the end of the season when i may actually get some leasure driving in and well of course for the Over the winter clean up.

Hopefully i can catch up with some of you guys at the event since i will be a newbie in shark infested waters

[washburn]

Hopefully i can catch up with some of you guys at the event since i will be a newbie in shark infested waters

You better! We all stick together at these things. We'll save some paddock space for you ,and expect to have the whole crew all together. More fun!

[RedlineToy]

I'm getting excited and nervouse at the same time this will be my first big event. lol

You will not be the only newbie to this, it is my first big event as well and I have exactly the same feelings of excitement and nervousness.

[G. Jay]

You will not be the only newbie to this, it is my first big event as well and I have exactly the same feelings of excitement and nervousness.

Lucky dogs. Some day.

[MAYcar]

My time first also! Be gentle with us newbes!

[JCN]

Yay! Add us to the noob parade!

[porkbone]

Still only 156 people registered, but this thing IS going to fill up. If you're going to the event, get yourself registered!

Here is the list I have put together of the MAC contingent ("Little Minnesota" a.k.a. "the beer garden" as it is known). Am I forgetting anyone?

Known attendees:
Steve G.
John M.
Steve M.
Matt M.
Mike B.
Chris D.(eLay)
Adam A.
Josh K.
Larry B.
Pat W.
Chris D.(eutsch)
Chris B.(ienert)
Keith B.
Ivan A.
Gretchen A.
Katie L.
Neal T.
Darryl W.
Steve J.
Harry A.

Noob parade:
Mark Y.
Charles K.
Jocelin H.
Todd B.(erserkBusa)
Larry S.

And what about these folks?
Dave B.(ahl)
Randy W.
Alex L.
Amy J.
Chuck B.
Josh B.
Shane D.

Canine contingent:
Parker
Ozzie
Pudge

Total count:
25 Confirmed
7 more possible
+3 Dogs

:D

[BerserkBusa]

Cool beans glad to hear i did get someone to tag along with me now was just waiting for them to confirm the days off. And thanks for saving me a spot it's apricated. I'm hopeing to get into the area by 2pm on friday it so will give me time to get the car teched and walk the course some but unfortunatly no Test and tune runs :-(

[DaveBahl]

I'm not sure yet... still on the fence... see how I do this Sunday. :lol:

[washburn]

Nice list Chris...I was going to do that!

Well I did the dirty deed....I finally signed up. Who is going to be there first? Thursday people? Will need to have you map out our paddock space and mark it. No motorhome for me this year....look for John Mensch and I in the grand and luxurious tent camper. Prpobably no big brat fry this year...without the motorhome for support, it's too much to carry along and manage. Maybe we'll have a mini brat fry?

[ITSrotary]

Harry, his brother Tim and I will be there Wednesday night. Doing the T&T on Thursday. We can grab some acreage.

[JCN]

Jocelin and I will be there for the Thursday TnT as well. We can help mark off area with our car trailer as well. I figure we'll all coordinate when the date gets closer?

--Charles

[Darryl]

Harry, his brother Tim and I will be there Wednesday night. Doing the T&T on Thursday. We can grab some acreage.

Steve G and I are arriving Wed. too...

[RedlineToy]

I will be there for the T&T on Thuirsday as well.

[BerserkBusa]

Man i wish i could get there sooner mabey i can depends on how the farming Goes. I will be driving the car out and pulling a tire trailer unless something changes Just got my tire trailer put together last night Pleny big but i can have everything i would ever need

[jberman]

Still only 156 people registered, but this thing IS going to fill up. If you're going to the event, get yourself registered!

Here is the list I have put together of the MAC contingent ("Little Minnesota" a.k.a. "the beer garden" as it is known). Am I forgetting anyone?

And what about these folks?
[snip]
Josh B. <-- YES, I'm going (co-driving w/ Darryl)! This is my first one, so add me to the noob parade!

[the tick]

Steve G and I are arriving Wed. too...

I might make Wednesday, but (damn) early Thursday is more likely.

So we've got a pretty big crowd going, could be 30+ by the time we all get there! Cool. We'll have to add classes to the final list so we can track who's on course and when.

[aansorge]

And what about these folks?
[snip]
Josh B. <-- YES, I'm going (co-driving w/ Darryl)! This is my first one, so add me to the noob parade!

Are you doing timing?

[jberman]

Are you doing timing?

I requested that when I signed up, so we'll see if I get it...

[porkbone]

Known attendees:
Steve G. - XP
John M. - XP
Steve M. - CSP
Mike B. - CSP
Matt M. - DS
Chris D.(eLay) - DS
Adam A. - DS
Josh K. - STS
Larry B. - STS
Pat W. - STU
Chris D.(eutsch) - STU
Chris B.(ienert) - STS2(?)
Keith B. - FM
Ivan A. - BS
Gretchen A. - BSL
Katie L. - BSL
Neal T. - BS
Darryl W. - STX
Steve J. - DSP
Harry A. - CSP
Alex L. - STS2
Tyler B. - STU
Dave H. - STU

Noob parade:
Mark Y. - STS2
Charles K. - SM2
Jocelin H. - SM2
Todd B.(erserkBusa) - SM2
Larry S. - STS2
Josh B. - STX
Michael Waich - DSP
Sean F. - XP

And what about these folks?
Dave B.(ahl)
Randy W.
Amy J.
Chuck B.
Erik H.

Canine contingent:
Parker
Ozzie
Pudge

Total count:
31 Confirmed
5 more possible
+3 Dogs

[MNbiker]

You missed Sean Ford in XP.

[AlexL]

I'm in, but I don't know if Amy is going yet or not.

[shane86]

I'm not going. :cry:

[Darryl]

Josh "the timing guy" is going in STX...

[JCN]

I might make Wednesday, but (damn) early Thursday is more likely.

So we've got a pretty big crowd going, could be 30+ by the time we all get there! Cool. We'll have to add classes to the final list so we can track who's on course and when.

Do we have MAC decals / magnets? To put on our trailers / cars so people can spot MAC'rs from across the lot? I suppose we could look at license plates, but not everyone is from MN....

Just a thought.

[SmokingTires]

Known attendees:
Steve G. - XP
John M. - XP
Steve M. - CSP
Matt M. - DS
Mike B. - CSP
Chris D.(eLay) - DS
Adam A. - DS
Josh K. - STS
Larry B. - STS
Pat W. - STU
Chris D.(eutsch) - STU
Chris B.(ienert) - STS2(?)
Keith B. - FM
Ivan A. - BS
Gretchen A. - BSL
Katie L. - BSL
Neal T. - BS
Darryl W. - STX
Steve J. - DSP
Harry A. - CSP
Alex L. - STS2



Fixed :D

[MNbiker]

Do we have MAC decals / magnets? To put on our trailers / cars so people can spot MAC'rs from across the lot? I suppose we could look at license plates, but not everyone is from MN....

Just a thought.
It shouldn't really matter, if we all paddock together. The past couple years, all of us have been in one 20+ driver group, where we leave a central area open for the tent & socializing space.

-Steve

p.s. I'll be bringing a stack of cones to mark our territory, and I now have a big white trailer to establish one boundary with.

[murph]

Sweet, looking forward to "little Minnesota" again. =]

[Gemini]

There'll probably be 5 of us coming down from Winnipeg again.

Corey - AS
Jeff - AS
Claudio - BS
Steve - CSP
Jeremy - DSP

[Darryl]

There'll probably be 5 of us coming down from Winnipeg again.

Corey - AS
Jeff - AS
Claudio - BS
Steve - CSP
Jeremy - DSP

Look us up...

[SmokingTires]

Signed up and ready to rock!

Helmet wing p0wns!

[BerserkBusa]

Just curious if this event usually fills up i know we are a couple weeks away yet but only 184 entrants. And well only myself and another one in SM2 i am looking and hopeing for some more compotition

[speedyham]

Just curious if this event usually fills up i know we are a couple weeks away yet but only 184 entrants. And well only myself and another one in SM2 i am looking and hopeing for some more compotition

Yeah- last I checked there were only 3 signed up for XP. I am hoping to see some other XP "prepped" cars.

[MNbiker]

Just curious if this event usually fills up i know we are a couple weeks away yet but only 184 entrants. And well only myself and another one in SM2 i am looking and hopeing for some more compotitionThere generally isn't much of an SM2 contingent in Milwaukee, even at the Tour.


Yeah- last I checked there were only 3 signed up for XP. I am hoping to see some other XP "prepped" cars.
Yeah, my lazy co-driver hasn't even registered yet. :rolleyes:

Hard to say how much more competition we'll get this year. David Newman (2006 XP champ) has come over from PA the past two years, but fuel costs seem to be significantly impacting attendance at National events this year. Do you have a co-driver for the Tour? 5 drivers is the magic number for maximizing the Hoosier contingency program.

[speedyham]

Do you have a co-driver for the Tour? 5 drivers is the magic number for maximizing the Hoosier contingency program.

I don't have a co-driver for the event right now. If someone wants to give the extremely underprepped XP Impreza a shot I might be willing to have a co driver.

[the tick]

Yeah, my lazy co-driver hasn't even registered yet. :rolleyes:

...Hey now, play nice!

[MAYcar]

I'll be heading down on Thur sometime. It appears that I'll be driving solo, so if anyone is interested in co-driving the STS2 Miata the seat is open.

I can also provide transport for anyone that wants a ride or needs something carried down. I'll be taking the Suburban and halling towing the trailer.

[gsk8r]

Just a reminder: They no longer carry Hoosier stickers at Tech. You need to sign up online for contingency and order the stickers at that time. Perhaps someone else can provide the web address and more information, but a lot of people missed out on Hoosier contingency at Peru expecting that Tech would have the stickers. They do still have Khumo stickers, though.

[miata#37]

My co-driver isn't going to be arriving until friday morning. So it looks like I'll have a room to myself at the LaQuinta. If anyone would like the other bed for just thursday, it's available for approx $50.

Otherwise, if anyone has an open bed/floor spot for thursday night, I may be interested.

[RedlineToy]

Chris,

I was going to be staying Thursday night with John is his pop up camper but this sounds like a better offer. I will split the room with you for Thursday as I already have accomodations for Fri/SAt.

Let me know.

[porkbone]

Attn: Noob parade-

If you're going to the tour, don't forget to bring jackstands. In the event of any "controversy" in your class, they might make all competitors jack up their cars in impound and you'll need jackstands or you'll have to scramble to borrow some.

233 people registered already. Are you procrastinating? If so, register now!!

[MAYcar]

2 or 4 jack stands?

[JKarsten]

2 and bring some wood for under the jack stands.

[MAYcar]

2 and bring some wood for under the jack stands.

Thanks Josh! Will do.

[the tick]

233 people registered already. Are you procrastinating? If so, register now!!

I guess that would be me. Fine. I'm in now........

[MNbiker]

I guess that would be me. Fine. I'm in now........
It's about time.... :rolleyes:

[Dave H.]

I'm looking for a ride down early Friday morning. Anybody have an open seat and a spot for a bag or two?

[speedyham]

I guess that would be me. Fine. I'm in now........

And there's still only the 3 of us in XP.

244 entered so far.

[MAYcar]

I'm looking for a ride down early Friday morning. Anybody have an open seat and a spot for a bag or two?

I'm heading down on Thur afternoon, plenty of room if it works for you.

[MNbiker]

I'm heading down on Thur afternoon, plenty of room if it works for you.
I see Mike King is coming up from Florida to play in STS2. That makes the field a bit more interesting...

[MAYcar]

I see Mike King is coming up from Florida to play in STS2. That makes the field a bit more interesting...

I'm running the Azenias, figure on being fodder for all the Bridgestone boys. Actually I'm just hoping to keep up with Larry, what with his new suspension, the TnT, professional instruction, what's a competitor to do!

[Dave H.]

I'm heading down on Thur afternoon, plenty of room if it works for you.

Thanks for the offer Mark! If I can't find anything Friday morning I'll get in touch with you.

[the tick]

I'm running the Azenias, figure on being fodder for all the Bridgestone boys. Actually I'm just hoping to keep up with Larry, what with his new suspension, the TnT, professional instruction, what's a competitor to do!

You're welcome to use my 'stones for the weekend. PM me, we could swap them next week, or I might even be able to transport them for you.....

[speedyham]

I'm looking for a ride down early Friday morning. Anybody have an open seat and a spot for a bag or two?

I'll have plenty of room if you want a ride. I sent you a PM.

[washburn]

I'll have to confirm this with Chris, but we may want to get the Evo down to Milwaukee earlier than Chris can make it. I'll be there Friday AM and may want to do some tire testing at the warm up.

Is there anyone who could trade cars with Chris for the trip down? Someone coming down Thursday maybe?

[RedlineToy]

I'm running the Azenias, figure on being fodder for all the Bridgestone boys. Actually I'm just hoping to keep up with Larry, what with his new suspension, the TnT, professional instruction, what's a competitor to do!

Blah blah blah. I believe all this equipment is already on your vehicle plus. I need to get the instruction just to keep up with you.

And now John is giving you his better tires, what's a competitor to do.

[Dave H.]

Replied, thank you!


I'll have plenty of room if you want a ride. I sent you a PM.

[BerserkBusa]

Thanks For the heads up on the jack stands i never thought about bringing them but i plan to now just gotta make a bit of room in the tool box is all

[phile]

Thanks For the heads up on the jack stands i never thought about bringing them but i plan to now just gotta make a bit of room in the tool box is all
As noted, a foot-square piece of 3/4-inch plywood is a good companion for each jackstand.

[BerserkBusa]

Thanks Phile. I got a couple other questions

Tech and Test and tune closes down By 3 it looks like.

Can i show up and tech the car haveing my street tires on it? and not haveing my alignment sent where i want it? i plan to toe the car out some but not for the drive there since i am driving the car to the event with tire trailer in Tow

Also will they allow me to do test and Tune on my street tires if i choose or do i have to have the tires i plan to run at on the compotition on at the time?

[JCN]

Thanks Phile. I got a couple other questions

Tech and Test and tune closes down By 3 it looks like.

Can i show up and tech the car haveing my street tires on it? and not haveing my alignment sent where i want it? i plan to toe the car out some but not for the drive there since i am driving the car to the event with tire trailer in Tow

Also will they allow me to do test and Tune on my street tires if i choose or do i have to have the tires i plan to run at on the compotition on at the time?

I would think both would be fine as people make changes mid-day (rain tires, alignment and wing settings) as needed. But you should hear it from someone with more experience than a noob like me. :p

[washburn]

Tech can be done on your street tires, but you shuld have your competition tires with you to look at. On your trailer is fine. Alignments, ...dosen't matter, you can set that anytime you like...they are only teching your car for safety items, not legality. They will school you on what you need for stickers. Have money and be ready to get whatever stickers they say you will need. We can help with that stuff too.

You can do the warm up runs in any configuration you want...street tires are fine, but not sure what value you will get out of that if that's not what you're going to compete on. Let us know if you need help, and we'll have them swapped out in 5 minutes or less!

[BerserkBusa]

Thanks Washburn I will be bringing a friend along to help do the wheels and such i hope to get in around noon so i can do a few runs but i guess we will see what happens. I just thought the street tires was ok it would get me accustom to the course anyways I guess i'll see what happenes when i get there i planned to use my traqmate and figured if i could get a few runs in on street tires with it. that i would at least get an idea of the line to look for and at as i go around on the comps but a few passes on the comps would probly be bette

Thanks again for the help

[Ivan]

Thanks Washburn I will be bringing a friend along to help do the wheels and such i hope to get in around noon so i can do a few runs but i guess we will see what happens. I just thought the street tires was ok it would get me accustom to the course anyways I guess i'll see what happenes when i get there i planned to use my traqmate and figured if i could get a few runs in on street tires with it. that i would at least get an idea of the line to look for and at as i go around on the comps but a few passes on the comps would probly be bette

Thanks again for the help

FYI. The practice course isn't the same layout as the competition courses for Saturday and Sunday.

edit: at least it sounds like that's what you're thinking...

[BerserkBusa]

FYI. The practice course isn't the same layout as the competition courses for Saturday and Sunday.

edit: at least it sounds like that's what you're thinking...


Yeah ivan thats kinda what i was thinking i shoulda known better :oops: Newbie thinking afterall. In anycase i guess i can log and make sure the car is performing to it's normal standards.


So then walking the course Friday night is that the course that you will drive on saturday? if i'm understanding things correctly The course will be diffrent From Saturday to Sunday?

And we basically get 3 runs each day?

[Ivan]

Yep, course walks on Friday evening are for Saturday's course. People start doing walks for Sunday's course on Saturday night (usually reversed direction with some changes, sometimes same direction with changes).

3 runs each day. Your best run from Saturday is added to your best run on Sunday for the final standings.

[murph]

hot damn I can't wait.

Anyone else feeling a little excited?

[washburn]

Beer Walks!!!

[the tick]

hot damn I can't wait.

Anyone else feeling a little excited?

Ah....YEAH!

[SmokingTires]

Beer Walks!!!

Same beer this year or something new yet?


We need to bring a rolling cooler so you don't have to stop walking to get another!


Does little Minnesota need it's own state bird/muffin/beer?

[porkbone]

Same beer this year or something new yet?


We need to bring a rolling cooler so you don't have to stop walking to get another!


Does little Minnesota need it's own state bird/muffin/beer?
NOW we're talking. Or, at least park a cooler near the start line...

[SmokingTires]

NOW we're talking. Or, at least park a cooler near the start line...

Packing order in order of importance:

1 Money
2 Car
3 Beer cooler right next to photo ID proving I'm older than 14...
4 Cloths
5 Co-driver (sorry steve! :D )

[larry200]

Same beer this year or something new yet?

Believe it or not, last I knew, Pat's drinking a new beer this year.

And, excited? Hell, yes.

-- Larry "are we there yet?" B.

[porkbone]

Believe it or not, last I knew, Pat's drinking a new beer this year.

And, excited? Hell, yes.

-- Larry "are we there yet?" B.
Yes, we've been trying to get Pat to come to the "dark" side... :evil:

He still won't try my Red Hook E.S.B. but lately he's been rocking the Negra Modelo, which is an especially delicious dark Mexican brew.

This year, I think I might go with Boddington's, but I'm still on the fence. Last minute "test and tune" results may make me switch to something darker.

[murph]

I'm still weirded out by the concept of a dark mexican beer, maybe I'll have to bring some modelo especial for balance. =]

[JKarsten]

From the Milwaukee SCCA forum, for the newbs



The run/work order should be posted tomorrow. Friday night registration & Pizza party.


Friday

10am - 3pm Tech Inspection

11am - 2pm Test N Tune ticket sales

11am - 3pm Test N Tune Course open

5pm - 7pm Registration check-in*

Course Open for Walking

Welcome Party

*No new entries after 7pm

Saturday

6:30am Site Opens

7am – 8am Late Check-in/Tech*

9am – 4pm Heat Competition

6pm - 8pm Course Open for Walking

*Pre-registered entrants only

Sunday

6:30am Site Opens

8am - 4pm Heat Competition

4pm Trophy Presentation

[larry200]

I'm still weirded out by the concept of a dark mexican beer, maybe I'll have to bring some modelo especial for balance. =]

I'll take Modelo Especial over Corona any day. (But I'll take Negra Modelo over both!)

-- Larry "cerveza" B.

[RedlineToy]

This year, I think I might go with Boddington's, but I'm still on the fence. Last minute "test and tune" results may make me switch to something darker.


I think a few Boddington's would be good or perhaps a Newcastle.

As a tour noob I am both excited and nervous. I hope the beer and friendly faces will help.

[tyrayb]

NOW we're talking. Or, at least park a cooler near the start line...

A bottle of tequila and a shot glass would be much easier ;)

edit: shot glass optional

Woohoo! National Tour!

[porkbone]

As a tour noob I am both excited and nervous. I hope the beer and friendly faces will help.
Reminder: beer comes AFTER the event ;)


A bottle of tequila and a shot glass would be much easier ;)

edit: shot glass optional

Woohoo! National Tour!
You're the man!

[gsk8r]

A bottle of tequila and a shot glass would be much easier ;)

edit: shot glass optional

Woohoo! National Tour!


Well if that's how we're gonna play, I'm bringing a camelback full-o-vodka & lemonade! :dancin:

-Gretchen "always too tired to drink after an autocross so what is my point" Austin

[JKarsten]

A bottle of tequila and a shot glass would be much easier ;)

edit: shot glass optional

Woohoo! National Tour!

I suppose I have couple of bottles of Cabo Wabo left and I am staying on site

[treinhar]

Hello from Iowa, I just got a call from John "heart attack" Jacobs from DMVR that I know some of you know. John is coming to Milwaukee for the NT and looking for a room. We are already full up with 4 in 2 beds so I thought I would inquire if anyone from little Mn has some room. If you do, post it to DMVR forums. We will squeeze him in if we have to but I was looking for more comfortable accommodations for him. He may find something else but I thought I would ask you anyway as backup.

Looking forward to seeing you all in 2 days. BS should be a good battle with Mn crew and Ia crew. Mr. Harvey is from Ia so we claim him.

Travel safe

Tim

[BerserkBusa]

Hmm where do i fit in I'm from South Dakota? hmm and i'm all alone uh oh

Getting excited now just make sure i rember to pack everything on the trailer and in the car. Got most of my stickers gona add all but a couple till i get there cause i wonder if there are diffrent ones so guess we will see. Now just wondering about work and run order but that will be posted tommorow so got that covered hmm

[BerserkBusa]

Here is the work and run schedule


2008 Milwaukee Wisconsin National Tour
Miller Park

Run Heat 1: CSL, GSL, HSL, STS, STS2, ESP, FSPL, XPL, SM2L, AML, CM, EM

Run Heat 2: AS, DSL, ESL, FSL, STX, STU, DSP, CPL, DP, EP, SML, DML, F125, F

Course Open for walking

Run Heat 3: SS, BS, GS, STSL, STS2L, ASP, BSPL, CSP, ESPL, FP, BM, BML, CML, EML, FM

Run Heat 4: FJA, FJB, ASL, CS, HS, STXL, STUL, DSPL, FSP, XP, DPL, EPL, AM, F125L, R

Run Heat 5: SSL, BSL, DS, ES, FS, ASPL, BSP, CSPL, CP, FPL, SM, SM2, DM, FML

Work Heat 1: SS, ASL, BS, GS, STXL, STUL, ASP, CSP, DSPL, DPL, EPL, FP, BM, BML, FM, F125L

Work Heat 2: SSL, BSL, CS, GSL, HS, ASPL, CSPL, FSP, XP, FPL, AM, FML, R

Course Open for walking

Work Heat 3: CSL, DS, ES, FS, HSL, BSP, FSPL, XPL, CP, SM, SM2, SM2L, AML, DM

Work Heat 4: DSL, ESL, FSL, STS, STS2, BSPL, ESP, CPL, SML, CM, DML, EM

Work Heat 5: AS, STSL, STS2L, STX, STU, DSP, ESPL, DP, EP, CML, EML, F125, F

[murph]

heellloooo built-up R-comp sticky goodness!

[SUV-ETR]

Good to hear John is going to come out to Milwaukee! Just tell him take it easy. I've already paid my dues sitting with a friend at an autocross event, waiting for the ambulance to arrive while he has a heart attack. That really sucked for everyone involved.



Looking forward to seeing you all in 2 days. BS should be a good battle with Mn crew and Ia crew. Mr. Harvey is from Ia so we claim him.

Ah, but it seems he's abandoned you, Tim! :p

Well, I suppose we claim Pat Washburn as Minnesotan (Why? I dunno...), and I'm not one to back down from a challenge, so you're on! The cone anti-magnets have been installed in the RX8 (legal under "comfort and convenience", since cone marks are such a PITA to remove), so hopefully Ivan and I won't make it so easy on him this time. :evil:

See you guys there. We're taking off this evening.

Neal

[speedyham]

Woo- Hoo! 6 entries in XP. Should be fun. I figure I'll get 6th, but I'm hoping for 5th.

[SmokingTires]

Plan B!

Anyone with a competitive or semi-competitive or non-competitive car they would be up for sharing?

I like Corvettes! Any of those going? :D

[washburn]

Well, I suppose we claim Pat Washburn as Minnesotan (Why? I dunno...), Neal

Like I've said, I'm "bi". I can swing either way....Milwaukee or Minnesota. (But never Iowa! I have values!) I usually side with Minnesota though...not sure why. Especially after learning that the Vikings are the likely cause of Brett's 'problem'. Your Vikings have no shame!!