East Coast Challenge 2013

[johngeorge]

Hi all,

Schedule for 2013 ECS FFR Challenge.

March 22-24 -> VIR
April 26-28 -> MidOhio
June 14-16 -> Road Atlanta
Aug 23-25 -> MidOhio


Also I would love to do Laguna Seca in CA somehow June 21-13, and July 6-7 if I can figure out how to get cars out there.. If I can then cancel June Road Atlanta.

[johngeorge]

They havent firmed up the dates for Sebring, but its usually end of March or early April, be nice to add that if everyone wants to trailer down from VIR..

[mhoward1]

Two Mid-Ohio dates? Why not a NJMP, Robling, Summit, Watkins Glen, Sebring, or other similar venues?

[johngeorge]

Marty, the goal is to get as many FFRC as possible, limiting the number of venues to 4 makes it easier for guys to plan and actually attend.

Trust me, Id love to get people to NJMP, but last couple of years its been only 3. Robeling too far, Summit aint fun, WatkinsGlen Sept. weather stinks, and Sebring might be a possibility, if they ever get the date, will be optional as that is a really long haul for people.

[mhoward1]

I guess VIR, RA, and MO has the largest turnouts.

[FFRSpec72]

The new North West Challenge looks like the following (so 4 before the Nationals and 2 after)

May 4-5 Pacific Raceways
June 1-2 The Ridge
July 13-14 Portland International Raceway
August 10-11 Oregon Raceway Park
September 5-8 Miller Motorsports Park – NASA Championships
September 14-15 Pacific Raceways
October 12-13 Portland International Raceway

[mr-pantera]

Too bad Barber's not an option, I thought NASA was going there this year. I would say CMP. Laguna Seca is a great option, just let me know when the cars have arrived and I will be there!!!!

Jeff

[mhoward1]

CMP is a lot of fun, though it doesn't have the facilities of a VIR or RA. It would be an interesting track for those who haven't been there before, plus it's closer to many than Road Atlanta is.

[mr-pantera]

How and when is the schedule finished?

Jeff

[mhoward1]

Welcome Jeff. Ready to run in 2013?

[mr-pantera]

Not yet, we had several problems with our motor last year and I was unable to apply for my license. I hope to apply early this year if everything goes good, unfortunately I am looking for a job. We are also working on getting the motor and tranny back in along with some electrical updates. Hope to make VIR in march.

Jeff

[mhoward1]

So right now it looks like I might not make VIR in March. Can not seem to get the upgrades delivered from TF. I ordered them in mid January, but still can not get a delivery date from them.

[johngeorge]

Lame!

Keep calling them? You got a little over a month!

[mhoward1]

LOL,
I think I have called them so much I am on ED's do not answer list.

;)

[mr-pantera]

We are still waiting to get our short block back, I can't believe March is almost here.