The official paperwork has been sent to Mid Ohio requesting Aug 8th-10th 2008 for the I.T.SPEC*tacular. I'll let you know when I have official confirmation from Mid-O.
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Todd (Tefkatt) and I just returned from the ARRC at Road Atlanta. We went to work F&C, but to also see how they put on their event. A lot of great racing went on (see other threads), but we also got a lot of great input to consider for the I.T.SPEC*tacular for 2008.
While the dates for the Cincy event of August 8-10 are still shown as tennative on the GLD schedule, this is because Mid-Ohio will not firm up dates until sometime later (hopefully by the end of November). This is the same for all the SCCA events at Mid-Ohio.
Jerry
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The 2007 I.T.Spec*tacular was indeed spectacular. It was well run, fast, clean and conducted with very few hassles and maximum enjoyment.
If you've wanted to run Mid Ohio and need a good excuse to make the haul, this is the event to do it for. Rick
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Just to update everyone on how things are going. It looks for certain that we will have 6 race groups this year with each group getting 2 hours of track time.
PDX on August 8th
Race weekend August 9th-10th
Saturday 20 min qualifying in the morning 40 min / 22 lap race in the afternoon
Sunday 20 min/ 12 lap qualifying race 40 min/ 22 lap afternoon race
The format will be unchanged with each race building on the next through points awarded. Overall trophies will be awarded for the top 5 in each class and individual medals for the top three in the two afternoon races.
We already have a few racing videos from last years event online. If anyone has other links we can add let me know.
BTW, Eric and Blake nice Video's
Also we will be repeating the Driver Bio page again this year. if you have info you would like to put online with a link to your Sponsor, business, or personal page let me know that too.
We started the Bio page last year as entries started coming in. Do we want to do it more as an intent to run and start it earlier this year?
I'm putting a "intending on running the I.T.SPEC*tacular" Bio page together for the cincy web page. If your interested on being on the list let me know.
The driver BIO page is up and running under the Entry List banner at http://www.cincyscca.com The webmaster should have everyone who has sent BIO info in so far up by tonight.
quote:Originally posted by OPM AUTOSPORTS INC: OPM Autosports will be back! Bringing SM and ITA. Great event last year and we will bring more cars this year than last. Looking forward to it.
Tom,
Glad to hear it! Flatout Motorsports is bringing a bunch too.
Because of a high demand for the PDX this year we have opted to approach Mid Ohio about hosting an evening test session to be held from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Friday evening August 8th. The entry fee will be $195 per entry with an optimal number of cars per group at 25 cars. Steve expressed that the higher the car count the lower the entry. We are shooting for three groups. Open wheel, Fast closed wheel ( ITS, ITR, ITE, AS, TCC) and a slow closed wheel ( ITA, ITB, ITC, IT7, SM, SSM, SRF) Each group will be guaranteed Three 20 minute sessions with the possibility of a fourth session per group at no additional charge ( sunlight permitting) I think sunset is around 8:37 pm so we may be able to get a short session in for all groups. This is the same price as the PDX but without the restrictions of limited passing and there will be two Pro instructors on hand for those who need extra help. I'll keep you informed when Mid Ohio has a link to sign up.
Hoosier has decided to climb on board with contingencies!
On the Corporate level 1st place overall per class 2 Hoosier tires 2nd place overall per class 1 Hoosier tire
Hoosier Midwest-Plymouth
Anyone pre-ordering or buying Hoosier tires at the track from ( HMW-P) will have their name placed in a drawing. One lucky winner per day will receive a Hoosier Tire.
Hoosier Tire Midwest - Plymouth will be providing trackside Hoosier support and will be holding a drawing for a free Hoosier tire each day from thier customer's entries.
More information on these will be available soon on the website at IT/SPEC*tacular
Jerry
-------------------- Just driving SM until the F-1 car is ready.
IT-SPEC*tacular CONTINGENCY PROGRAM AWARDS & GUIDELINES
Hoosier Racing Tire is proud to provide contingency tires for the IT-SPEC*tacular race held in August at Mid-Ohio. Please mail or fax redemption form to Tim Gilvin at Hoosier Tire to claim awarded tires. Competitors are responsible for freight charges. Please include credit card number on redemption form. AWARDS: FIRST PLACE OVERALL – FOUR (4) TIRES (Minimum 3 cars in class) SECOND PLACE OVERALL – TWO (2) TIRES (Minimum 5 cars in class)
REQUIREMENTS: Hoosier Tires must be used on all four corners with decals visible on both sides and front of the vehicle. Drivers must qualify and race on Hoosier Tires. Drivers must wear a Hoosier Tire uniform patch, neckband and hat on podium and pose for photos. Decals and patches can be requested by calling or emailing Hoosier Racing Tire, and will be available at the track. Classes posted for the Hoosier Racing Tire Contingency Program are as follows; ITA, ITB, ITC, ITE, ITR, ITS, IT7, TCC, SM, SSM, AS, FF, CFF, CFC, FC Any questions feel free to e-mail Tim Gilvin or visit the IT-SPEC*tacular website at http://www.cincyscca.com/2008/2008_ITSPEC.htm Hoosier Racing Tire Attn: Tim Gilvin 65465 US 31 Lakeville, IN 46536 Phone: 1-574-784-3152 Fax: 1-574-784-2385
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I would sign up for that. I did the PDX last year just to get the extra track time. An evening test session would be great.
quote:Originally posted by Tefkatt: Hi everyone,
Because of a high demand for the PDX this year we have opted to approach Mid Ohio about hosting an evening test session to be held from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m. on Friday evening August 8th. The entry fee will be $195 per entry with an optimal number of cars per group at 25 cars. Steve expressed that the higher the car count the lower the entry. We are shooting for three groups. Open wheel, Fast closed wheel ( ITS, ITR, ITE, AS, TCC) and a slow closed wheel ( ITA, ITB, ITC, IT7, SM, SSM, SRF) Each group will be guaranteed Three 20 minute sessions with the possibility of a fourth session per group at no additional charge ( sunlight permitting) I think sunset is around 8:37 pm so we may be able to get a short session in for all groups. This is the same price as the PDX but without the restrictions of limited passing and there will be two Pro instructors on hand for those who need extra help. I'll keep you informed when Mid Ohio has a link to sign up.
The Mid-Ohio School Cincinnati Region SCCA Open Testing and Tuning – August 8th Registration & Tech Inspection 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Driver's Meeting 4:30p.m.- 4:45 p.m. On Track Sessions begin 4:45 p.m.- Dusk
Group #1- Open wheel: Formula Ford, Club Formula Ford, Formula Continental and Club Formula Continental
Group #2- Closed Wheel group: American Sedan, Touring Corvette Challenge, Improved Touring R & E (ITS)
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Since Todd's out doing his "Family Vacation" thing, I'll fill in for him. The registration form and supps are available at www.cincyscca.com along with a lot of other useful info. The on-line registration is not available on DLB yet, but I'll post as soon as it is available.
This year we are opening the races up to SSM that will run in the 4th group with the SM's. For Mid-Ohio we are limited to putting 60 cars onto the track for each race group, so don't wait too long to get registered.
Jerry
-------------------- Just driving SM until the F-1 car is ready.
Please note that the special offer on the single door garages is July 15th. The original date was June 25th but was changed when we didn't get online registration up on time.
We only have 4 single door and 6 double doors left. If you are intending on getting a garage do not wait too long.
The first entry list is posted at http://www.cincyscca.com/2008/IT%20SPEC%20Entry%20list.pdf Its the first run so I'm still catching up with everything. I added a twist this year and I hope I got everyones home state right. If I didn't let me know. BTW, we now have 17 SM and 1 SSM entry for Group 4.
82 Entries representing 19 states. Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
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I saw in GR Motorsports that SCCA is now excepting NASA license at regional events, how does that work exactly? I have a NASA license, so I can sign up and that's it??
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Greg, You can race in a regional SCCA race, but you must be an SCCA member. So in essence join SCCA and race with your NASA license. You will need an SCCA logbook issued for your car too.
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Dennis,
We are all still new with this but I thought a "weekend Membership" would be sufficient to satisfy the SCCA membership requirement. I'll have to check into this and post an answer. But the SCCA Logbook (which will include an Annual Inspection) is required.
Jerry
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Greg,
Tech can do an annual at the track, however, I always recommend trying to get it done before an event. Especially if you have not run in SCCA previously, or for some time. Rule differences and "new" rules can bite you. I'm not aware of any significant differences in SM, but others might want to chime in here.
I also went back to the announcement that NASA licenses would be accepted, and it does specify regional races, and you must be an SCCA member (includes Individual, Family, FirstGear, and Weekend memberships). While I strongly encourage the full SCCA membership, a Weekend Membership will be acceptable and available at Registration for $15.
Jerry
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quote:Originally posted by rx7driver: Tech can do the annual at the track, correct?
I may or may not have my old SCCA log book.
Greg
Greg: What Jerry said. I run both saction groups and have never encountered any annual tech issue with respect to the compatibility of NASA tech to SCCA. (The other way around could be problematic since NASA requires the right side net and the hans.) Rick
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The new entry list is up at http://www.cincyscca.com It is already obsolete since it has 110 entries listed and two more entered while it was being put online.
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