MSR-C 3-17/18-12 - Schedule!

[GlennCMC70]

I don't have a copy of the schedule yet, but when I do, I'll post it here. But while I have your attention..... ;)
As always, we will have at least 2 required meetings during the weekend. Each will be 15 minutes after qual. Missing these meetings will result in no qual time. If you have an offical NASA reason for missing the meeting, be sure and get w/ me prior to missing the meeting. One thing I ask is that you help and remind the visiting racers and rookie racers of these meetings. We will likely be spread out more than normal, so look out for one another. At this point, the meeting location will be at my trailer. I could however move it as a result of weather or noise. I'll post this on my trailer door.
I will have my trailer there, so look on my door for qual results and grids for R1-4.

If you need an Annual Inspection..... Please let me know well in advance! Sat AM is not gonna cut it. I'll point you to the tech shed. You may miss practice/qual as a result.

Al - I need an Annual please.

Please go out of your way making the visiting racers feel at home. I know I don't need to ask this group to do that, but lets be sure and show them a good time (where is the Dr Frank hooch when you need it?). Simple things like "where is impound" or "where is the bathroom" are things these guy will not know. We will also have some rookies that may need to know as well.

I'll add more as I think of it.



Preliminary Schedule Watch for Any Updates


Saturday March 17th, 2012
7:00 AM Tech & Driver Info OPEN
7:30 AM Instuctor Meeting
8:00 AM Mandatory HPDE/TT Meeting @ Clubhouse

Start ET*
8:00 AM 0:20 Blitz and Thunder Warm Up
8:20 AM 0:20 Lightning and Cyclone Warm Up
8:40 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
9:00 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
9:05 AM 0:20 HPDE3
9:25 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
9:45 AM 0:15 Thunder Qualifying
10:00 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
10:05 AM 0:15 Lightning Qualifying
10:20 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
10:40 AM 0:15 Cyclone Qualifying
10:55 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
11:00 AM 0:15 Blitz Qualifying
11:15 AM 0:20 HPDE3
11:35 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
11:55 AM 0:45 Lunch
12:40 PM 0:25 Thunder Race 1
1:05 PM 0:25 Lightning Race 1
1:30 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
1:50 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
1:55 PM 0:25 Cyclone Race 1
2:20 PM 0:25 Blitz Race 1
2:45 PM 0:20 HPDE3
3:05 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2
3:25 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
3:30 PM 0:20 Thunder Race 2
3:50 PM 0:20 Lightning Race 2
4:10 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
4:30 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
4:35 PM 0:20 Cyclone Race 2
4:55 PM 0:20 Blitz Race 2
5:15 PM 0:20 HPDE3
5:35 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2

6:00 PM NASA Saturday Evening Party - Dinner and Drinks - St. Patty's Day Theme

Sunday March 18th, 2012

7:00 AM Sunday Services in Classroom
7:30 AM Tech & Driver Info OPEN
8:00 AM Mandatory HPDE1, 2 & 3 Meeting @ Clubhouse

Start ET*
8:15 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
8:35 AM 0:20 HPDE3
8:55 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
9:15 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
9:20 AM 0:15 Thunder Qualifying
9:35 AM 0:15 Lightning Qualifying
9:50 AM 0:15 Blitz Qualifying
10:05 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
10:25 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
10:30 AM 0:10 CycloneTop XX Qualifying
10:40 AM 0:10 Cyclone Qualifying
10:50 AM 0:20 HPDE3
11:10 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
11:30 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
11:35 AM 0:30 Thunder Race 3
12:05 PM 0:30 Lightning Race 3
12:35 PM 0:45 Lunch
1:20 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
1:40 PM 0:30 Blitz Race 3
2:10 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
2:15 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2
2:35 PM 0:20 HPDE3
2:55 PM 0:40 Cyclone Race 3
3:35 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
3:40 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
4:00 PM 0:20 Thunder Race 4
4:20 PM 0:20 Lightning Race 4
4:40 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
4:45 PM 0:20 Blitz Race 4
5:05 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2 & 3


Lightning Race Group: PTC-PTF, HC, Legends
Thunder Race Group: AI, AIX, CMC, FFR
Blitz Race Group : GTS, ST, STR, SU, E30, SPB, 944Spec, SpecZ
Cyclone Race Group: SM/SSM

[Cody Powell]

As one of the visiting racers, I do have a couple of questions?
1: where's the first turn
2: what's the track record
Oh and can I wrap my exhaust manifolds?

[ShadowBolt]

As one of the visiting racers, I do have a couple of questions?
1: where's the first turn
2: what's the track record
Oh and can I wrap my exhaust manifolds?

1: 100 yards after the green flag
2: nothing for you to worry about
3: please do.

JJ

[Wade]

Start is between Big Bend and Rattlesnake on the attached track map. Usually just a guy standing in the back of a truck. We run counterclockwise, so turn one is the area called "Rattlesnake". It is M-U-C-H tighter than it looks on the map. Don't go wide left. You can see why in our video from last year when Randy destroyed an oil pan, and control arm on the white 77.

For new people, I recommend that you just take the start and then exit to pit lane to stay out of any trouble ;-p

[rleng1]

If i show Cody where the restrooms are, do i lose my man card?

[Fbody383]

For new people, I recommend that you just take the start and then exit to pit lane to stay out of any trouble ;-p And remember, only pass in the green areas.

[GlennCMC70]

Standing start and rolling start locations are not the same.

[edrock96GT]

And they do the green flag different here at Cresson (see year end video). :p

[GlennCMC70]

If i show Cody where the restrooms are, do i lose my man card?

Yes if you point them to anything other than a Ford.

[GlennCMC70]

Schedule is up. See post #1. Be advised, this could change.

[HoustonNW]

Start is between Big Bend and Rattlesnake on the attached track map. Usually just a guy standing in the back of a truck. We run counterclockwise, so turn one is the area called "Rattlesnake". It is M-U-C-H tighter than it looks on the map. Don't go wide left. You can see why in our video from last year when Randy destroyed an oil pan, and control arm on the white 77.

http://aicmctexas.com/main/attachment.php?attachmentid=999&stc=1&d=1331302711

For new people, I recommend that you just take the start and then exit to pit lane to stay out of any trouble ;-p

And please note the passing areas. If you have not completed the pass by the end of the green portion you need to pull back in line and follow the car in front until the next passing area. We usually require point-bys also. ;)

[K Shaw]

As one of the visiting racers, I do have a couple of questions?
1: where's the first turn
2: what's the track record
Oh and can I wrap my exhaust manifolds?

Dude.... See ya this weekend.

later

kyle

[K Shaw]

I am trying to get there friday night at a decent time to do some tech. I will already be in the DFW area weds/thrus/friday. Friday after I get out of training I have to get the wife and kids from oklahoma and then head down to the track. Hopefully I can get there early enough to knock out some tech work.

kyle

[GlennCMC70]

Not sure what changed.

Preliminary Schedule Watch for Any Updates (changed 3/12)


Saturday March 17th, 2012
7:00 AM Tech & Driver Info OPEN
7:30 AM Instuctor Meeting
8:00 AM Mandatory HPDE/TT Meeting @ Clubhouse

Start ET*
8:00 AM 0:20 Blitz and Thunder Warm Up
8:20 AM 0:20 Lightning and Cyclone Warm Up
8:40 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
9:00 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
9:05 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2 & 3
9:25 AM 0:15 Thunder Qualifying
9:40 AM 0:15 Lightning Qualifying
9:55 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
10:00 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
10:20 AM 0:15 Cyclone Qualifying
10:35 AM 0:15 Blitz Qualifying
10:50 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
10:55 AM 0:20 HPDE3
11:15 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
11:35 AM 0:20 Practice Starts
11:55 AM 0:45 Lunch
12:40 PM 0:25 Thunder Race 1
1:05 PM 0:25 Lightning Race 1
1:30 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
1:50 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
1:55 PM 0:25 Cyclone Race 1
2:20 PM 0:25 Blitz Race 1
2:45 PM 0:20 HPDE3
3:05 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2
3:25 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
3:30 PM 0:20 Thunder Race 2
3:50 PM 0:20 Lightning Race 2
4:10 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
4:30 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
4:35 PM 0:20 Cyclone Race 2
4:55 PM 0:20 Blitz Race 2
5:15 PM 0:20 HPDE3
5:35 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2

6:00 PM NASA Saturday Evening Party - Dinner and Drinks - St. Patty's Day Theme


Sunday March 18th, 2012

7:00 AM Sunday Services in Classroom
7:30 AM Tech & Driver Info OPEN
8:00 AM Mandatory HPDE1, 2 & 3 Meeting @ Clubhouse

Start ET*
8:15 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
8:35 AM 0:20 HPDE3
8:55 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
9:15 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
9:20 AM 0:15 Thunder Qualifying
9:35 AM 0:15 Lightning Qualifying
9:50 AM 0:15 Blitz Qualifying
10:05 AM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
10:25 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
10:30 AM 0:10 CycloneTop XX Qualifying
10:40 AM 0:10 Cyclone Qualifying
10:50 AM 0:20 HPDE3
11:10 AM 0:20 HPDE1/2
11:30 AM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
11:35 AM 0:30 Thunder Race 3
12:05 PM 0:30 Lightning Race 3
12:35 PM 0:45 Lunch
1:20 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
1:40 PM 0:30 Blitz Race 3
2:10 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
2:15 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2
2:35 PM 0:20 HPDE3
2:55 PM 0:40 Cyclone Race 3
3:35 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
3:40 PM 0:20 HPDE4/TT
4:00 PM 0:20 Thunder Race 4
4:20 PM 0:20 Lightning Race 4
4:40 PM 0:05 Course Check / CO Break
4:45 PM 0:20 Blitz Race 4
5:05 PM 0:20 HPDE1/2 & 3


Lightning Race Group: PTC-PTF, HC, Legends
Thunder Race Group: AI, AIX, CMC, FFR
Blitz Race Group : GTS, ST, STR, SU, E30, SPB, 944Spec, SpecZ
Cyclone Race Group: SM/SSM

[kbrewmr2]

I didn't spot the change either Glenn

[MPHoldway]

HPDE 1 2 & 3 together for first session and Thunder moved up 20 minutes... on Sat morning.

Mindy

[GlennCMC70]

I only use this for a guide. The real one is handed out Sat morning.

[David Love AI27]

If you need an Annual Inspection..... Please let me know well in advance! Sat AM is not gonna cut it. I'll point you to the tech shed.

Will there be any NASA Tech or registration on friday night?

[GlennCMC70]

Not sure why you would start taking my word for it now.......
but, I thought I saw where NASA Tech planned to arrive Friday evening to perform Annuals. I have no idea about registration. I know Dave and Revca (sp?) will be there prior to Friday. Email and ask them.

[David Love AI27]

Not sure why you would start taking my word for it now.......
but, I thought I saw where NASA Tech planned to arrive Friday evening to perform Annuals. I have no idea about registration. I know Dave and Revca (sp?) will be there prior to Friday. Email and ask them.

ok... I'll check with them, thanks..

[David Love AI27]

Will there be any NASA Tech or registration on friday night?

Guess there is NO tech friday night... so much for planning to come up early...

[GlennCMC70]

Is this an assumption or did Dave B tel you this?
I will be doing annuals on AI/CMC cars.

[David Love AI27]

Is this an assumption or did Dave B tel you this?
I will be doing annuals on AI/CMC cars.

It was in the letter confirming my registration.... no worries... we will dump off the car and skip practice... Jason is just there for fun...

[michaelmosty]

It was in the letter confirming my registration.... no worries... we will dump off the car and skip practice... Jason is just there for fun...

Haha....dump.

[michaelmosty]

Dave and others,
Is there any way AI/CMC could compromise and park around the perimeter of the skid pad? I know the logistics will have to get worked out when at the track but I think we could all put forth a big effort to keep the parking clean up there.
It would be pretty easy to unload the car and then back the trailer up into the grass (with the truck tires still on pavement), and then pit in front of said trailer.
Thoughts????

[ShadowBolt]

Dave and others,
Is there any way AI/CMC could compromise and park around the perimeter of the skid pad? I know the logistics will have to get worked out when at the track but I think we could all put forth a big effort to keep the parking clean up there.
It would be pretty easy to unload the car and then back the trailer up into the grass (with the truck tires still on pavement), and then pit in front of said trailer.
Thoughts????

This is what you, Marshall, Frank, Mitch, BL and I (and many others) have done every year. I unload the car then back the trailer into the dirt leaving only the RV on the blacktop. Then we pit in front of the RV. If it was just AI/CMC we could get away with just the perimeter. I bet last year half or more were not in AI/CMC. Don't they know that is our area?

JJ

[David Love AI27]

Haha....dump.

Definition off the internet:

2. To discharge cargo or contents; unload.

[AllZWay]

The whole parking thing is stressing me with my parents bringing the motorhome. There simply is not enough paved parking for everyone.

Dave's letter said we wouldn't be allowed in until 5:00, but I suspect the line starts forming very early for a land rush.

What time is everyone planning on being there? I sure would like to get a spot for my parents motorhome that is acceptable.

Dave's letter also said that you wouldn't be allowed to park parallel to the grass to allow more parking spots which is a good thing, but I wonder if it will be enforced since some of those big rigs take up tons of parking.

[ShadowBolt]

The whole parking thing is stressing me with my parents bringing the motorhome. There simply is not enough paved parking for everyone.

Dave's letter said we wouldn't be allowed in until 5:00, but I suspect the line starts forming very early for a land rush.

What time is everyone planning on being there? I sure would like to get a spot for my parents motorhome that is acceptable.

Dave's letter also said that you wouldn't be allowed to park parallel to the grass to allow more parking spots which is a good thing, but I wonder if it will be enforced since some of those big rigs take up tons of parking.

I did not see the 5:00 PM deal. I was going to get up inthe Am and drive on up to get a spot. I guess I will have to get in line at 11:00 AM.

JJ

[Casey_SS]

I'm going up tonight for CBP tomorrow...I'll do my best to save some spots for folks. Question is where do we want to be? I was just gonna try for that big space next to the first garage....

[ShadowBolt]

I'm going up tonight for CBP tomorrow...I'll do my best to save some spots for folks. Question is where do we want to be? I was just gonna try for that big space next to the first garage....

Sounds great Casey but I can tell you if we can't get into the track during the day on Friday we are looking at a clusterfuck! Can you imagine how many people are going to do like me and come early hoping to get a good spot. It's the only reason I take off work on Fridays is to get a good spot with a large rig. I can see cars parked on the side of the highway backed up half way to Grandbury.


JJ

[jdlingle]

Not excited about missing an event (it sucks), but looks like this one is the one to miss. Parking was terrible before the reorginaztion. I was DE'ing there last year and you guys had the best parking spot for sure. Glad I wont have to wade through that mess. Just praying it doesnt rain so you guys dont end up with a catatophe.

Been so busy at work I never even got a chance to work on the car anyway so TWS it is. My boss obviously doesnt understand that his priorities are all wrong. :D

[GlennCMC70]

I'll come drop by MSR-C tonight and scope it out.
The 5pm deal has always been that way. The level of enforcement has always been low. Your results may vary tomorrow.
If asked if your there for the T&T, be sure and say yes.

[smitty328]

Sounds great Casey but I can tell you if we can't get into the track during the day on Friday we are looking at a clusterfuck! Can you imagine how many people are going to do like me and come early hoping to get a good spot. It's the only reason I take off work on Fridays is to get a good spot with a large rig. I can see cars parked on the side of the highway backed up half way to Grandbury.


JJ

Just an FYI. there is a back entrance.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=212007435113220927870.0004bb5b067bf4e42555 e&msa=0

[kbrewmr2]

parking seemed fine to me, and I rolled into the track at nearly midnight on Friday....

[edrock96GT]

It was fine when a different group took up the spot we were told we couldn't park in.

FYI, two of those guys up there cut off the EV I was in on their way out the gate. I guess whatever the hell they had to go do was more important...

[Fbody383]

...two of those guys up there cut off the EV I was in... what did I miss. Were it my gig, and I could find out who what was... they wouldn't like it. Rock, you good?

[ShadowBolt]

what did I miss. Were it my gig, and I could find out who what was... they wouldn't like it. Rock, you good?

Is this Jive? What the hell are you saying David?

JJ

[edrock96GT]

... Rock, you good?

I'm fine, but I don't think NASA liked having a busted car sitting right off a turn delaying their schedule while a couple A-holes were in too much of a hurry to get back to their couch.

[Fbody383]

Is this Jive? What the hell are you saying David?

THIS (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/52051ec56f/airplane-oh-stewardess-i-speak-jive-from-dirttron)

If I was Balingit, and I could find out who got in the way of an EV for any reason, I would make sure they knew it was unacceptable.

[ShadowBolt]

THIS (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/52051ec56f/airplane-oh-stewardess-i-speak-jive-from-dirttron)

If I was Balingit, and I could find out who got in the way of an EV for any reason, I would make sure they knew it was unacceptable.


Got it. My Ebonics is not working today.
By the way did I push you off track at entry to Rattlesnake in R3? You were there one minute and gone the next. Hope I did not cause you or your car any harm.


JJ

[Fbody383]

By the way did I push you off track at entry to Rattlesnake in R3? You were there one minute and gone the next. Hope I did not cause you or your car any harm.

Yes; I had "reasonable" position and you made an aggressive move and based on the weekend I had to avoid contact at any cost to position.

No; I had "reasonable" position and you made an aggressvie move and based on the weekend I had to avoid contact at any cost to position.

In all fairness, I thought it was a little strong (and would like to have had enough grip to make it harder for you) given it was the first corner of lap one but nothing I stewed about.

[rleng1]

That's why his new name is 'Majic Man'. Now you see him, now you BAMMMM!!!!

[Alien]

R3, lap one, Rattlesnake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHgixfaXgrw

"There's always someone watching"

[Fbody383]

R3, lap one, RattlesnakeShouldn't that be in the video thread? I was remembering the second one being more severe than it was and would never have said the first one was that close. I'm still a fan of Team Jordan.

[ShadowBolt]

Shouldn't that be in the video thread? I was remembering the second one being more severe than it was and would never have said the first one was that close. I'm still a fan of Team Jordan.

Sorry David! I thought the first one was worse than that. I thought I may have pushed you all the way off the track. As I turned in the front tires did not grip at all. Must have been cold tires because I never had that issue in that turn on any other lap. Again thanks for helping me not hit you. That one was my fault all the way. I never saw the second one and I think I had position at turn in so I'm not sorry about that one but the first one was stupid as hell. I could have torn up both cars. Thanks for being the bigger man!


JJ

[Fbody383]

I never saw the second one and I think I had position at turn in so I'm not sorry about that one but the first one was stupid as hell.Watched close a couple more times; thanks for the "view" Gary. Second one looks super clean - it felt much closer than that in real time with the Spectre of Mistress Adrian hovering around.

Well, you would have only hit primer... and I need some more of that anyway.

[nasa-rm]

I'm fine, but I don't think NASA liked having a busted car sitting right off a turn delaying their schedule while a couple A-holes were in too much of a hurry to get back to their couch.

??

[Rsmith350]

Dave, apparently some of the Spec Piñata guys were so eager to leave the track that they blocked the EV from
getting to Rock and his loose wheel. That is the story I got, someone might be able to clarify