Entry List

[bpanther]

19 entries - 30%


Lightning Race Group


Pending:
Spencer Smith - SM

Blitzkrieg Race Group

2 944 Spec Christopher Venturini highlands ranch CO Porsche 924S 88 dart auto, hanksville hotrods
22 944 Spec Weston Pawlowski Lafayette CO Porsche 944 1983 DART Auto / Hanksville Hotrods
47 944 Spec Lee Hodgson Carbondale CO Porsche 944 1984 downvalleytrash.com
33 944 Spec Doug Grande Longmont CO Porsche 944 1983
67 944 Spec charles taylor denver CO porsche 924S 1988 All Star Racing
52 Competition License (E30) Richard Vogl Castle Rock CO BMW 325is 1987 www.absicontrols.com
06 GTS3 Derek Sabol Lake Havasu City AZ bmw z3 cpe 2000 selman and associates

Pending:
Cullen Winter - Comp School / 944Spec

Thunder Race Group

55 American Iron Tommy Schlender Parker CO Pontiac Firebird 1995 S.W. Construction Inc
35 CMC Chris McComb Colorado Springs CO Ford Mustang 1994 Kolorwork


Pending:
Jamie Galles - ST1

HPDE1/2

9 HPDE2 Zung Tran Erie CO BMW 330i ZHP 2004 Bionovo, Inc.
172 HPDE2 Emil Iskandar Denver CO BMW M3 2006
213 HPDE2 Jerry Cook Monument CO Chevrolet Corvette 2001
222 HPDE2 John Hartman Fort Collins CO Chevrolet Corvette 1997
109 HPDE2 Tate McCandless Albuquerque NM Mazda 6 2006

HPDE3

42 HPDE3 Robert Cowan Colorado Springs CO Factory Five Racing Roadster/Cobra 1965
23 HPDE3 David Post Peyton CO Infiniti G35 TT 2005

HPDE4/TT

99 TTS Matt Brost Littleton CO Chevrolet Corvette 2000

Instructors

3 Instructor Richard Lavender Arvada CO Corvette Z06 2003 My 401K
33 Instructor Doug Grande Longmont CO Porsche 944 1983
47 Instructor Lee Hodgson Carbondale CO Porsche 944 1984 downvalleytrash.com
67 Instructor charles taylor denver CO porsche 924S 1988 All Star Racing
80 Instructor Kevin Rogers Elizabeth CO Shelby Cobra Coupe 1965 Journey Racing

[CMC#35]

Well...this is not good.

Dave - you make the call for that weekend, I'm there, wherever "there" is.

Even though I HATE LaKilla.


-chris

[cullenwinter]

I'll be there in TTC or TTD depending how the wagon falls now with fewer mods. The specPOS threw a rod bearing (or two) at Sandia on Sat. I'd have to say it doesn't look promising, however, for the weekend to fly with the current entry #s. C'mon with a late week push, drivers !!

[95sprtcpedrvr]

This is pretty sad. :(
I thought that we would be able to draw in some out of staters.

[ker]

looks like all but one would be out-of-staters

[cullenwinter]

looks like all but one would be out-of-staters


Yes, I noticed that too, what's up with that ?? I think I prefer the language "looks like all but one will be out-of-staters" though ! I don't know why, but I'm still optimistic :cool:

[svochuck]

Tommy and Chris you guys are great ! we could sure use 4 more AI and 4 more CMC drivers....

[Munch]

I'm an out-of-stater (relative to you guys), but I won't count as a paid entry as I would be using corner working credits...

No doubt, this looks grim.:(

[cullenwinter]

Where are the rest of the New Mexicans, or even the old Mexicans ? We need to do a membership drive down here.

[RichV]

Where are the rest of the New Mexicans, or even the old Mexicans ?

I just shot MGD out of my nose. :D

[Munch]

Where are the rest of the New Mexicans, or even the old Mexicans ? We need to do a membership drive down here.

I take it you have been to Wallace Bow events @ SMP or the like...is the turnout decent? The SC*A club race I worked this year at SMP had only 5 entries in HPDE, but Auto-x has a pretty reasonable (50-60) following at most all of their events.

Methinks that most of the non-W2W ABQ car nuts that like to turn are in SC*A, which, for now, doesn't have a good outlet for open track events, but I'm not sure about the politics of marketing NASA HPDE's to that group. :confused: Sounds like you've already tapped the SWMS and the Wallace Bow crowd.

[Evil86Saleen]

Tommy and Chris you guys are great ! we could sure use 4 more AI and 4 more CMC drivers....


Buy more volkswagens so that I can fix them and afford to go racin.

Chuck. Have you seen the dealership lately. arrgh. Work is pretty darn slow. This years budget is down the tubes. However I have already started on next years budget that I hope will be a little bit bigger.

kyle

[svochuck]

Buy more volkswagens so that I can fix them and afford to go racin.

kyle

My 924S has some VW parts ... and i might buy a second one this week ... But I'm guessing that really does not help your deal.

Next year will be better !

[mdlackey]

"we could sure use 4 more AI and 4 more CMC drivers...."

Well, I've signed up, so I could see what I'd be getting myself into. Beyond the HPDE classes, is there a "mentor" or someone that would take some time to walk me around their car and talk to me about what it takes to race beyond "wanting to"?

I'd like to start in the CMC/CMC-2 class, but wouldn't be ready until next year ... have a '68 Firebird to resurrect, first.

If there is someone in the Denver area who I could meet up with, that would be great. Sounds like it would be a blast, but maybe having a hard time getting the number of entrants that you'd like to see.

Thanks,
Dave

[cullenwinter]

I take it you have been to Wallace Bow events @ SMP or the like...is the turnout decent?



Sorry I missed your post. No, turnout is disappointing on Wallace's days. 15-20 cars on a good day, 10-12 sometimes. ASR's open track and Time Attack event turnouts are about the same #s, with a lot of cars from AZ.

SWMS and Soren Lorree's days at SMP that I've attended have been better, with more like 30-40 cars, but only 6-8 are HPDE types. Mostly racers.

I've never checked out the S*#A events down here, but I'm bummed that I missed the AutoX at Taos Ski Valley, that must've been fun.

[supermac]

"we could sure use 4 more AI and 4 more CMC drivers...."

Well, I've signed up, so I could see what I'd be getting myself into. Beyond the HPDE classes, is there a "mentor" or someone that would take some time to walk me around their car and talk to me about what it takes to race beyond "wanting to"?

I'd like to start in the CMC/CMC-2 class, but wouldn't be ready until next year ... have a '68 Firebird to resurrect, first.

If there is someone in the Denver area who I could meet up with, that would be great. Sounds like it would be a blast, but maybe having a hard time getting the number of entrants that you'd like to see.

Thanks,
Dave

Dave good to see you here, we have had our up's and downs but we have two new cars for sure for next year maybe three which would give a consistent 7 to 8 at most events.

PM me or any of the other AI/CMC guys we would be more than happy to show you around. Actually my car, Tommy's AI car and Shane's CMC car are all out at Tommy's Garage in Parker, that would give you a real clue as to what to expect.

Cody

[CMC#35]

"we could sure use 4 more AI and 4 more CMC drivers...."

Well, I've signed up, so I could see what I'd be getting myself into. Beyond the HPDE classes, is there a "mentor" or someone that would take some time to walk me around their car and talk to me about what it takes to race beyond "wanting to"?

I'd like to start in the CMC/CMC-2 class, but wouldn't be ready until next year ... have a '68 Firebird to resurrect, first.

If there is someone in the Denver area who I could meet up with, that would be great. Sounds like it would be a blast, but maybe having a hard time getting the number of entrants that you'd like to see.

Thanks,
Dave

If you're in the Denver area, then Cody, Tommy, Raybob, Shane are probably your best bet for some "pre"-race introductions, etc.

We had great AI/CMC turnout at several of this year's events, but this Sandia weekend, for whatever reason, is proving tough for a lot of folks. If Sandia doesn't happen, Dave Balingit (NASA-RockyMtn head Fred) may offer La Junta on the same weekend. And then we are scheduled for Pueblo in November, weather permitting.

Definitely great to have you in the family. You'll have a great time in CMC.

-chris

[bpanther]

Well, 20 out of 65 isn't good. Sandia will be removed.

Unfortunatly (or fortunatly), LaJunta won't work for October as it's under repair and they are paving certain sections of the track.


So it's time to resurect the CNS thread. Who's in for a single day of racing and HPDE at CNS? $150 would be the price and we'd do it on Oct 20th.

Or do we just suck it up and wait for Pueblo?

[Weston]

Well, it's at least good to hear that La Junta is getting some work done.

I'm definitely in for CNS! That's pretty close to me, and I've driven it before... it should be a fun event.

[bobcowan]

a 3/8 mile oval doesn't do much for me.

[svochuck]

Ok then CNS ! I bet Dave has some fun racing for us .

any chance of a midnight run ?

[chris_venturini]

even though its only one day could we have 2 races? kinda need the toyo bucks :D

[svochuck]

thats the midnight race ! one on saturday and one on Sunday.

[svochuck]

how about a 10 lap race where if you get passed your out.

[95sprtcpedrvr]

how about a 10 lap race where if you get passed your out.
No!
The Hanksville challenge would be much better! :D

[Weston]

how about a 10 lap race where if you get passed your out.

I think we should just start Chris out in 1st place, then the contest will be for the rest of us try to dodge all of his parts and other items that fall off during a race. :D

[CMC#35]

Well, 20 out of 65 isn't good. Sandia will be removed.

Unfortunatly (or fortunatly), LaJunta won't work for October as it's under repair and they are paving certain sections of the track.


So it's time to resurect the CNS thread. Who's in for a single day of racing and HPDE at CNS? $150 would be the price and we'd do it on Oct 20th.

Or do we just suck it up and wait for Pueblo?

I'm waiting for Pueblo - no CNS for me this year.

-chris

[cullenwinter]

Just got back home. Thanks for trying to get Sandia to work Dave. :(

I think a 3/8 oval would really weed out the field of cake eaters and their preparation level. No better way to trash the bottom end than continuous left turn forces ! I think I'll pass on CNs, as I'm just starting tearing down the POS motor tomorrow, and it's not that enticing to bring the wagon. Cheers

[Weston]

Just got back home. Thanks for trying to get Sandia to work Dave. :(

I think a 3/8 oval would really weed out the field of cake eaters and their preparation level. No better way to trash the bottom end than continuous left turn forces ! I think I'll pass on CNs, as I'm just starting tearing down the POS motor tomorrow, and it's not that enticing to bring the wagon. Cheers

I'm not too worried about it. 944's may be more vulnerable to left turns, but we've survived plenty of lefts before. Besides, we could always petition Dave to let us run clockwise... you know, turn right :eek:

I'll be working on getting my car ready... I pulled the head off today and the gasket was blown right where I expected, and ready to blow in about 10 other places too.

[RichV]

Bummer about Sandia.

I say we just wait for Pueblo. Unless we can bring our 4x4 Trucks and do a pre-season at Genoa.

[MattB]

I'd be up for CNS just for grins :)

[ker]

for those who've not done an oval before need to at least give it a try. it's a totally different experience and there are many "rovals" out there that you could find yourself on and knowing an oval could be very beneficial.

either way, it's an opportunity for a different type of driving and therefore educational.

i have done ovals and rovals and they are NOT road courses (duh) and i would not trade those experiences as it broadened my experience and knowledge.

[Weston]

Yeah, it's a lot more fun that "just driving around in a circle". The banking makes things fun, and the passing is quite a bit different when you can easily go 3 or 4 cars wide into each turn. I'm looking forward to this event because it will be interesting to have to use some different strategy.

Here's a video of a lap around CNS...
http://www.turbols.net/videos/2005-10-08/Round%202%20-%20Integra%20vs%20180sx.wmv

The lense that was shot with makes the track look smaller than it really is... It's definitely not huge, but I promise that it looks larger from behind the wheel.

[Special Ed GT]

Sounds like the cake-eaters might be up for more knuckle-dragging than the knuckle-draggers themselves! Let's see some CMC/AI cars out there on the oval! :)

Hank

[ianacole]

Doesn't look like there's a lot of outside run off there... :)

[ker]

Doesn't look like there's a lot of outside run off there... :)

yes, thus requiring a different "attitude" :D

[Weston]

It does require some caution, but it's not as easy to run into the wall as it might appear... the banking helps keep you away from it.

[dfezz12]

Like to give it a shot - but to much going on with soccer and hockey that weekend.

[MHISSTC]

Who's in for a single day of racing and HPDE at CNS? $150 would be the price and we'd do it on Oct 20th.

Or do we just suck it up and wait for Pueblo?

I can't make Pueblo, so CNS sounds good to me. I have a couple of Subaru BRATs to pick up in Erie, and I need to stop in for a visit at Checkpoint Racing and Hanksville.

[Special Ed GT]

What're you doing with the Brats? I learned to drive in one. It was sweet.

[ker]

Like to give it a shot - but to much going on with soccer and hockey that weekend.

dave, you get my pm?

[bpanther]

Well, 20 out of 65 isn't good. Sandia will be removed.

Unfortunatly (or fortunatly), LaJunta won't work for October as it's under repair and they are paving certain sections of the track.


So it's time to resurect the CNS thread. Who's in for a single day of racing and HPDE at CNS? $150 would be the price and we'd do it on Oct 20th.

Or do we just suck it up and wait for Pueblo?

Let's wait till November and have a great season finale at Pueblo. Everybody spend the next 4 weeks working overtime, working on cars, finishing honey-do lists, etc. Spend the next 4 weeks convincing new people to come down to Pueblo for HPDE. November special - sign up a brand new NASA member (no fair begging the local forums:p for newbies who were going to sign up anyways) and get them out in HPDE for 2 days & you'll get 1/2 your own entry fee back. Target co-workers, spouses, friends, people in parking lots, auto-xers, etc.

[svochuck]

I have a coworker with a boxster ready to go !

so no CNS . ?