MARRS + NARRC

I think a lot of it has to do w/ the attitude at the track. Don't get me wrong, I love Watkins Glen, and think it is one of the best tracks in the US. But the attitude of the track mgmt. is a bit much. And it's been that way for a looooonnnnggggg time. I can't tell you how many BFA's I've seen up there.

As far as distance from Summit Point to Watkins Glen vs. Summit Point to Mid-Ohio, I looked at it on the map, and SP -> WG is ~ 300 miles, and SP -> M-O is ~375 miles. That's not a ton of difference, maybe 1 1/2 hours of extra tow. Nelson Ledges is pretty much the same distance as M-O (but not in the same league as WG). SP -> Beaver Run is ~240 miles, so it's about an hour closer than WG or NL. And while the long course at Pocono is not bad, I agree, it's not really worth it.

Let's hope that Thunderbolt Raceway, in southern NJ comes on line quickly. The latest I heard, was that they got approval from the local municipality, to move forward with the project. For those that don't know about this, it's being run by the same people that did VIR. Here's a link to their site.

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/

I'm guessing that the Rausch Creek project is pretty much dead. At least the road course aspect of it. :(
 
Yeah it would be great if that works out and could be a great track to head to.

As for Mid-Ohio giving the august date away to another orginaztion, it does suck and the date given during the runoffs I take as a big snub as they know it wouldn't be easy given how many workers head out for that (though no clue how many now that its a longer drive.)

If WGI where to happen the weekend after a SP event I would likely sit it out. Finding someone to care for the dogs two weekends in a row might not be possible and taking them with me is really not an option for WGI.
 
Originally posted by JamesB@Nov 9 2005, 12:29 PM
If WGI where to happen the weekend after a SP event I would likely sit it out.  Finding someone to care for the dogs two weekends in a row might not be possible and taking them with me is really not an option for WGI.
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I'd rather bag the SP event in lieu of the Glen, especially if you're interested in gathering "free" points.

It was a bit difficult to hear that Mid-Ohio was taking their revenge on SCCA by giving away dates to NASA - more than a bit childish IMHO. I don't know how strong NASA is in that area but it may be an eye-opener for Mid-Ohio to work with a different sanctioning body. I've never been to Nelson but after all the horror stories, I don't know that I want to go unless I can bring my lawn tractor, trencher, weedwacker, insecticide sprayer AND can race my truck b/c it has ground clearance to keep the frame off the pavement over the large pot-crevices.
 
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