I.T. Festival approved by Cincinnati BoD

To all,

Cincinnati BoD meet tonight. I'll get a time line for the PDX from the event chair. I will also get the contact info for all those who want to instruct.

Todd
 
T-minus 176 days.....

To all,

Depending on what Matt finds out on the OVR Restricted Regional we can pretty much guarantee one, possibly two new track records set at the I.T. / Spec-tacular. TCC will be one. And depending on what classes are invited to the June date..... ITR would be the other.
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Has anyone run a full (or well) built Honda successfully in ITB out at Mid Ohio?

I only ask because I would suspect you will also see several drivers making the records drop in ITB and ITA based on whom is planning on running from the Northeast nevermind the locals gearing up for some visitors ;)

Raymond " I think the question now is how low will they all go and whom will get it" Blethen
 
It'll be interesting if any of the Accords make it to the race. Down at the ARRC, they were freakn' fast!! I remember watching Justin Poole's Accord (in other hands now) pull me pretty good on the straight at RA. Hopefully I'll have that taken care of this year. Then again, the Audis do have an extra cylinder. I can't believe how excited I am for a race in August. LOL
 
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Not really. I think we have one 1st gen CRX Si and one 2nd/3rd gen Prelude like Dave's. They're both being developed, as well as their drivers. The Prelude has been showing good speed with some podiums as it's been coming along, but it's had some reliability problems. The VW's are still the guys running up front in ITB around here.

If I had to order the IT classes in most likely to have a new record set to least likely it would be like this:
ITR (obviously, duh)
ITB
ITS
ITA
ITC (no one's touching that one)
 
Mid Ohio is not what I would suspect to be a "VW" track with all the high speed straights and turns (but there are a few low speed sections that it could be better at). I would suspect Volvo's, Audi's and Hondas to be a much better car for that track... Similar to Road Atlanta.

I know that ITA will see a lot of new faces and/or new cars this year at Mid-Ohio (thus the reasoning for my suspect of a new track record) but who is "new" to the ITS ranks whom you suspect could be making a challenge to the record?

The ITC field at Mid Ohio is obviously very strong, and I agree that one would probably be tough.


Raymond
 
I agree with you on ITB, and the VW's. That's why I picked it for a high possibility of a fallen record. It actually use to be a Volvo track back when Rotem Gil was tearing it up in his flying brick, but he hasn't been around in probably two or three years now. As for the Audi's, you're probably the only ITB Audi that's ever been on Mid Ohio, and I won't revisit that weekend for you. ;) As for the Honda's with good straightline speed, you must be talking about the Accord's. Well, I don't think an ITB Accord has ever hit the pavement of Mid Ohio before. I'd like to see one show up and see what it can do though! Otherwise maybe the Prelude, but like I said, I think only one has ever competed at Mid Ohio, and it's still developing.

For ITS, the champion is already here, IMO. Rob Huffmaster. But I think that Rob needs some "ARRC level" competition to really uncork what he can do at Mid Ohio. But it's not only him. If we can get some of the other great RX-7's, 240's, and BMW's to make the trip, it'll be a good, fast fight. Plus look out for the FWD cars this year. Hopefully Bill's bringing out the Corrado VR6 and we'll have our new "lower weight having" Prelude.

Yes, there will be a great ITA field, that's for sure. But the "window of opporunity" weather wise needed to just match the current 1:43.3 is small (remember, that time's had some of the best cars in the country chipping away at it for a couple of years). If we're blessed with great weather, yea, it probably will fall, but so will the rest of them.
 
Kevin is probably spot-on for the ITA record. I have thought about track records this year since another one is a goal of mine and I came to a simple conclusion: Each year they get harder to reset. A combination of weather (cool), track condition (clean, warm and dry) and car/driver (fast, reliable, focused) is now needed most everywhere. For us here in the northeast (and probably at Mid-Ohio) the window for this type of weather is small. A month at the beginning and a month at the end of the season probably. Ain't no track records being set up here in August!
 
Man I hope I am able to take my 'yesterdays news' VW to this event and get a good tow from one of those Hondas that will be setting lap records in ITB :P
 
For us here in the northeast (and probably at Mid-Ohio) the window for this type of weather is small. A month at the beginning and a month at the end of the season probably. Ain't no track records being set up here in August!
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Yup, same thing. This event is the second weekend of August so it could be 75 degrees and gorgeous or 98 degrees and storming like you wouldn't believe. The Mid Ohio records would typically fall at either the September or October events. I'm not saying it won't happen though. ;) :smilie_pokal:
 
Update on the Cincinnati PDX to be held August 10th, 2007:

O.K. guys this is a relay from the PDX Chairman

We will start accepting entries May 1. 2007 for the test group running at the PDX. Due to the limited number of slots available we will be accepting reservations on a first come first reserved basis. The entry fee will be $199.07 for the test group and advanced group entrants. Instructors that want to drive/test will be charged $50 to cover insurance/sanctioning fees. Instructors that do not bring a car to the PDX will have No Charge.

Because of the limited number of slots available I would encourage drivers that are familiar with Mid-Ohio and have the ability to run other events ( such as the OVR Restricted Reg. / National June 2nd - 3rd.) to do so. This will allow drivers traveling from out-of-division, with little experience at Mid-Ohio a chance to secure a spot in the PDX test group to learn the track. Lets show these folks just how ( GREAT ) Lakes Division is.

Those interested in being an instructor please either send a PM or e-mail me at [email protected]. Add your name, e-mail address and phone number where you may be reached. I will forward the info to the Chief Instructor. ( This is for information purposes only and does not guarantee a spot as an instructor for the PDX.)

Todd Cholmondeley
Cincinnati Race Chair
 
The entry fee will be $199.07 for the test group and advanced group entrants. Instructors that want to drive/test will be charged $50 to cover insurance/sanctioning fees. Instructors that do not bring a car to the PDX will have No Charge.[/b]
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Todd, I have a question. It sounds like the PDX is having a "test group" which I'm assuming will be made up solely of competition cars driven by guys who will be competiting in them that weekend. Is this correct? If so, will it be open passing? Also, it sounds like if an instructor decides he'd like some track time too during the PDX, then he'll also be in the "test group". If that's correct, than will the "test group" participants who are not those instructors (i.e. out of town racers) not have the opportunity to have an instructor themselves? I think that's how I'm reading it.

Does what I'm trying to say even make any sense at all?
 
Kevin-

IMO what you wrote makes sence to me and I think is fair enough. I am sure those outsiders such as myself can get some advice from those ontrack and watching during the "testing session."

Raymond
 
Todd, I have a question. It sounds like the PDX is having a "test group" which I'm assuming will be made up solely of competition cars driven by guys who will be competiting in them that weekend. Is this correct? If so, will it be open passing? Also, it sounds like if an instructor decides he'd like some track time too during the PDX, then he'll also be in the "test group". If that's correct, than will the "test group" participants who are not those instructors (i.e. out of town racers) not have the opportunity to have an instructor themselves? I think that's how I'm reading it.

Does what I'm trying to say even make any sense at all?
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Kevin,

1. There are two groups being talked about here. An instructors group and a ( Advanced) Test group.

2. The idea is that these two groups would be made up of competition cars.

3. Everyone has to follow the PDX rules. I understand that means limited passing areas, but more
passing areas for the Advanced and instructors group . I will check on the corners issue.

4. Anybody can sign up to be an instructor.

5. Yes it all makes sense. Now it hopefully makes more. LOL

Todd
 
For the (Advanced) test group, will we be allowed to bring a passenger in the car if so desired? I imagine so since it is structured as a PDX, but want to confirm.

Will the "sign-up" will be done via an online application and at the Cincy website?
 
Kevin, I believe Greg will be instructing and would be willing to school you, or is he saving that for the race?

(I just had to beat him to saying it, LOL)
 
I really should compile all posts like that into a list that I can print off and keep in my back pocket. Then while I'm standing on top of the podium, we can read them, and all have a great laugh. I like to laugh.
 
I really should compile all posts like that into a list that I can print off and keep in my back pocket. Then while I'm standing on top of the podium, we can read them, and all have a great laugh. I like to laugh. [/b]
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Jeeez, Kevin, with all that I've already read, and considering we have almost 6 more months of trash talking, you'd better use a pretty small font to print those if you expect them to fit in your back pocket!

;)
 
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