Lime Rock "Schools Out" Race

Hah! Thanks, Steph. But I you know what? I think Andy Bettencourt and Jeff Lawton (both drivers of 1.8L ITA Miatas) may actually be on to something:

Miatas are "special", and deserve "special" treatment, "special" hand holding.

Why else would the two of them suggest that these Fastrack rules changes are so special and so unique that they're deserving of special handling at Registration (and/or Tech and the bathroom)? I've not noticed either of them request posting of June Fastrack weight changes for Formula Atlantic, the ITS Nissan 240SX, or HP MGB, or changes in Touring 1 and 2. Have you?

Maybe they know something about Miata drivers that we don't...?

Mr Cranky Pants, who's having WAY WAY too much fun with this, and wondering if maybe someone's feelings got a little butt-hurt with recent rules changes and is feeling sorry for them self... ;)
 
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Greg Amy said:
Mr Cranky Pants, who's having WAY WAY too much fun with this, and wondering if maybe someone's feelings got a little butt-hurt with recent rules changes and is feeling sorry for them self... ;)
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Yup, felt SO sorry for myself that I ran the weight at a race I didn't even need to.

And if you don't see the difference between a group of casual double-dippers who create a nice little cash-pile for the Regions who may or may not track out-of class mid-season rule updates via the web, and singular-primary-class entries, I can't help you.

Again, it's about a group of guys who could have easily missed the change. Why not make an effort to help them? Well, it's obvious why.

It's a farking CLUB. :rolleyes: Ridiculous is right.
 
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Andy Bettencourt said:
And if you don't see the difference between a group of casual double-dippers who create a nice little cash-pile for the Regions who may or may not track out-or class mid-season rule updates via the web, and singular-primary-class entries, I can't help you.
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Then you can't "help" me. But I'm pretty confident your competitors can help themselves. Or are you suggesting that people who double-dip in other classes should not be held to the same standard of knowing the regs as they would in their own "base" class? Or does that apply only to "special" Miata double-dippers "who create cash piles"? Maybe we can get the Region to provide an air-conditioned executive suite/tent just for them, and allow them to bypass Tech inspection entirely...?

They're adults, Andy, and we hold them to adult standards. Even the Miata drivers. Well, most of them, anyway...

Why not make an effort to help them?
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We already do: we "post" the monthly regulation changes on "The Internet" in a common "format" for you to "download" and read. You can even receive "email" when they're posted - with "hyperlinks" to select to "download" them.

GA, finding much entertainment in "unselfish" concern for regulation changes that affect Miatas -- yet none for anyone else...probably just coincidence.
 
Greg Amy said:
Then you can't "help" me. But I'm pretty confident your competitors can help themselves. Or are you suggesting that people who double-dip in other classes should not be held to the same standard of knowing the regs as they would in their own "base" class? Or does that apply only to "special" Miata double-dippers "who create cash piles"? Maybe we can get the Region to provide an air-conditioned executive suite/tent just for them, and allow them to bypass Tech inspection entirely...?

They're adults, Andy, and we hold them to adult standards. Even the Miata drivers. Well, most of them, anyway...

We already do: we "post" the monthly regulation changes on "The Internet" in a common "format" for you to "download" and read. You can even receive "email" when they're posted - with "hyperlinks" to select to "download" them.

GA, finding much entertainment in "unselfish" concern for regulation changes that affect Miatas -- yet none for anyone else...probably just coincidence.
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I'm just suggesting that we mention to a group of fellow friends, racers and members that they might have missed a weight increase on a class, that they may or may not pay the utmost attention to, in which they are double dipping to maximize value and fun.

It's that simple. You want to hard line it or think it's some sort of Miata issue, go ahead.
 
I've not noticed either of them request posting of June Fastrack weight changes for Formula Atlantic, the ITS Nissan 240SX, or HP MGB, or changes in Touring 1 and 2. Have you?
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I actually think that would be a nice idea. If there's been a mid-year weight change, it wouldn't be horrible to do.

As more and more regions transition to Motorsports Reg, there's no reason when a competitor selects a class when registering for a class where a weight has changed, a message could pop up with the notification. The database collects the class and vehicle make anyways.
 
Looking through all this all I read is there may be a special bathroom for 1.8L Miata drivers. That is so cool.

I must admit I do have issues trying to download the Fastrack info with my web browser. Jeff helped with the info on this. So I do think he is special.
 
Speakin' of special Me-otters, heard there was a fast one with a Pro driver at LRP on Tuesday!? Mid 1's?! Wow!
 
Seabee said:
Looking through all this all I read is there may be a special bathroom for 1.8L Miata drivers. That is so cool.

I must admit I do have issues trying to download the Fastrack info with my web browser. Jeff helped with the info on this. So I do think he is special.
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That's where the notice can go!
 
Seabee; I must admit I do have issues trying to download the Fastrack info with my web browser. Jeff helped with the info on this. So I do think he is special.[/QUOTE said:
I think Jeff may be "avaiable" Friday evening.
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Ed Funk said:
Speakin' of special Me-otters, heard there was a fast one with a Pro driver at LRP on Tuesday!? Mid 1's?! Wow!
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I think there was a fast guy in the 1's, but I don't think he was a pro.

I also know it wasn't me. I was super slow.....stupid iracing in the mx-5 cup car threw all my timing off.
 
Hoosiers + great suspension + 125whp @ 2350-2400lbs is damn near an ITA car now by the numbers.

I expect to duplicate my 1:00.8 at the NARRC runoffs.
 
Magical Trevor said:
Also, the track is indifferent about pets on SCCA weekends.

Interesting read! I may be helping Brian out tonight.
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Nothing like an overheated, panicked dog to run out on to the track during a race...why won't folks learn not to bring pets to the track?.........yeeeeeeeeeesh!!
 
Yeah, pretty much every dog l've seen seem to be having a rough weekend in air conditioned campers, getting lots of attention, and pampering.

Instead, kids and most adults including drivers should be banned from the paddock. Now that's where the risk comes into play!
 
raffaelli said:
Seems like there time for one qualifier tomorrow. I saw an email for workers that mentioned two qualifiers. Que pasa?
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Supplementary Regs indicate one qualifier tomorrow; I've not heard anything otherwise. Don't forget there's a school group interspersed between the Regional quallies, so I see no way for them to run two.

Double dip, it's cheap. You can run FP, STU, or STL in your ITA config. $180 (?) more for twice the track time? A bargain. There's 4 spots left in Group 8 (STU/STL), better hurry... - GA
 
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