2007 NASA Championships Registration is Open......

[jeffburch]

..........https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_e.../?event_id=572

jb

[GlennCMC70]

just signed up.

[GlennCMC70]

anyone else going?

another link:
http://nasachampionships.com/home.html

[RichardP]

The event regulations for Nationals have been posted (http://www.nasachampionships.com/home.html).

Big changes in qualifying procedures for Sunday and AI/CMC are not in the same race group...


Richard P.

[jeffburch]

Yea, more emphasis on consistency.
My spin in Sat's qual race woulda put me where I finished for the start of the big one on Sun.
But heck, if a Mustang can do it, I know it can be done.

Anyone wanna team up?

jb

[David Love AI27]

I hate to read, so maybe someone will outline the qualifying proceedures and who can check my car for possible rule infractions?

[Todd Covini]

Looks like some early birds are already getting the worm!

http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=14992

-=- T

[Todd Covini]

I hate to read, so maybe someone will outline the qualifying proceedures and who can check my car for possible rule infractions?

Still 5 races to qualify for Nationals.
This year, the grid for the big race is determined by the finishing order of Saturday's race.

Last year, the grid for the big race was determined by the average finish of Friday's qual race and Saturday's qual race.

I can look over you car, David. Something tells me I'll be retreiving that engine hoist in the next month and will have an opportunity to give her the once over for you prior to Nats.

(Sheesh...Hallett Pit Happens AND Nationals!!! Go LiiR!!!)

-=- Todd

[michaelmosty]

Marshall and I are looking into flying in to watch the festivities.
Does anyone have any suggestions that might have flown in last year?
Right now I have a ticket on hold through AA from DFW to Columbus arriving at 11:55AM on Friday and leaving at 7:00PM on Sunday. Does anyone know what time the Qual. race is on Friday? I checked the championship website but couldn't find a schedule. Also, what time is the championship race expected to finish on Sunday? We want to make sure we make it back to the airport in time for the flight.

Thanks for any suggestions, hopefully we'll make it up there!!

[Adam Ginsberg]

Michael/Marshall -

Columbus is the closest large airport to fly into...but it's still over a hour's drive from the track. AA has a direct flight from DFW, and it's priced well ( about $200-$250 per person, if you book far enough in advance ).

The schedule from last year had us practice and qual before lunch, with our race around ~2 or 3pm. The Championship race started ~3pm ET, and we were done by ~4pm. More than likely, that schedule will be similar for 2007.

Your 7pm departure should be ok, provided you don't hang around too long after the Big Race. I'll put you and Marshall on my pit-crew list.

Depending on what the schedule is, I might be able to pick you guys up at the airport on Friday, and drop you off on Sunday, saving you rental car costs. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow ( drop it off with me before I leave town if you'd like ), and you can stay in my tent, saving a few more bucks.....you can do the trip pretty damn cheap!