well is almost time to start the planning of Nationals 07 for me. a few of us Texas guys were already talking about the trip andsomeone mentioned having the F-body community help out if they could. last year Kevin Glaser saved my ass when on saturday durring qual i had an accesory bracket fail causing a loss of power stearing and no alt. i managed to finish qual and run the satuday race thanks to him getting a replacement bracket for me. w/out his help, i have no doubt my Nationals trip would have not been as sucessful.

point is, i think we should rally the f-body community to show up @ Nationals and have an f-body suport crew.

thoughts?

I'm still carrying scars from that weekend ...

I will be there but I might not be running. I'm willing to help anyone out and would accept help for anyone that might offer it... More f-body guys would be great in any capacity.

Your butt seemed to do just fine with your driving, you didn't need me. Having power steering was nice, but you seemed to muscle that thing around just fine without it. Not that I mind helping out and I'll gladly come back.



Now, Mitch's butt was nearly the cats meow....or something like that. Either way, Mitch's was in more danger than yours Glenn.

Of course I could introduce you to Midnight.....

Mitch, shall I plan on picking you up in Indiana again?

Mitch will be driving Miss Daisy this year. he's in for the full week.

Very nice.

Keep it up and I'll be watching Miss Daisy walk ...

I hope to be there driving in TTB.

Team spirit I like it!

Mid OH is realatively close, so I might as well take advantage of that. I'm asking for the time off work to go to Nationals to be a spectator, if nothing else, just to see what it is about. I'm new to Nasa and racing in general. I plan to go to a few NASA HPDE's this year and possibly time trial.

I'll try and find the F-body guys so I can put some names with the faces, see what I can learn, and help out where I can.

We usually all pm and swap cell phone numbers before we leave for the track. Then we're all easy to find.

My wife and I plan to be there. We're having the car shipped, so I'm not sure where we'll be or any of the logistics at this point. But she's easy to find, as there aren't a whole lot of chicks wearing driving suits.

Jason

Excellent! Look forward to it!

I'll be there to crew for my MW region AI/CMC buddies but if nothings broken there I can always spin a wrench.

If I make the comp school at the first event, I might go drive

this sounds great guys. i would also like to see if you guys could rally suport w/ your local F-body clubs too. i'll be hitting up the other f-body sites in the comming weeks but the best help is from those who know the sport. obviously we will get everyone we can in under the crew slots. i think this year will be big.

Mid-ohio is kinda my home track, I'm gonna try to be there, but too soon for me to tell...

As Jason already said, we're planning on being there. Heck, I've already got a hotel room. I know camping there is better but I just don't see how we can do it as we're planning on flying in and shipping the car. I often camp at Buttonwillow and it really IS great to be at the track all weekend.

Last year I kicked myself for months for not going. Not going to miss it again. If anything happens, I can't imagine not at least being there in person, minus car or what.

Christine

last year i slept at the track from the day we arrived on Monday till the following Sunday. Sunday night my primary sponsor (Moonlite Printing and Graphics - thanks Kevin!) got me a room @ a B&B. that was nice.


i know this is early for planning this type of stuff, but its better than waiting around tillthe last minute.

I've got a 4 person tent (if legal). It's sleeping accomodations.

bouncing this back up. the TX guys are already making plans.
anyone from here comming to watch?

Chris and I will be sharing a garage. As Jason says, we will not be hard to find! Bro-in-law pit crew will be there to support CMC #37. He wants to drive out with the car the crazy nut - I'll fly out and drive back with him. If all goes as planned I'll be attending the school Monday-Tues.

I look forward to meeting many of you I have not already met in person!

Glenn,

Are you and Mitch both going?

Yes, but I'll be there as support, not driving.

MW,
please join in on the fun.
You'll be glad you did.
It will be Big Time Fun!

jb

I'll be there. I've got all of my vacation scheduled already, so I'll be "evenings and weekends" only. Where's the schedule?

leave Mitch alone, he's driving Ms. Daisy.

In a brief moment of day dreaming I've considered flying up for the days of qual & champ races to watch and help any ailing CMC car or two. Eventually I'll look into flights but at the moment its nothing more than "What If" and "that would be fun!".

Morgan, get your team mate Cory to charter a fight up and that would help get my wife and kids there.
work the system man!

Naaa, his star is rising.
He wants to compete.

jb

ps
ride with Corey in an airplane???????????????

Ole #9 might just be there ... but I won't be the pilot.

After re-doing the spring rates and shock valving, I can now almost keep up with you, Jeff.

Glenn, you'd allow your family to fly with Corey?

Team 309 will be there with our 3rd gen Firebirds.

#64 (my car) will be in American Iron.

#67 Bob Denton will be in CMC. (Ran AI last year)

#18 Brian White will be in AI.

We will have lots of spares for 3rd gens.

See you all there,

Sidney Franklin
Bloomington, IL

I'll have a fourth gen Trans-Am so the 'Birds will be well represented!

I will represent the 4th gen TA's as well, running in TTB.

Count in another 3rd gen Firebird in AI as long as I quit breaking crap.

Will wrench for spares. Hahaha.

Pending things go well, I'll be making a really damn long to to Mid-O.

I will probably be around this year. The garage would be available if there is any "away from the track" repairs needed.

guys/gals, i'm bumping this back up top. still looking to see who may be showing up to watch, lend a hand, or be the perfect pit rat. i get 4 crew pass's and so far i think all mine are accounted for w/ 1 crew person and sponsors. i'll do what i can to get you on a list though.
the event is about 6 weeks away. so time is clicking down. Kevin Glaser bailed my ass out last year, so i was lucky to have him there.

Oh hell I'll be there. I'm only an hour away. If anyone needs a hand, lemme know. I may not be much of a wrench, but I learned how to use a hammer from Kevin...

I might very well be available during weekdays. If you need help and can't get ahold of me here and don't have my cell... just bug Kevin. He knows how to get ahold of me (if I'm not passed out asleep... I love being a student!).

I live 2hrs away. If someone needs help I can lend a hand! also if someone is flying to Cleveland I'm 2 mins from the airport so I could drive someone down to the track with me. PM and I'll send you My contact number so we can plan in advance.

I'm coming again (evening and weekends, I can't take off work). Someone stick me on their crew list, would ya?

I'll put ya on mine!

Thanks Jules!!!!

My pleasure, it will be great to meet ya in person!

Ahh, you say that now.....

LOL! I'm sure you're a completely disagreeable type!

Have you been talking to Mitch and Glenn again?

Not this time. She has drawn her own conclusions ...

Just leave the damn cat at home, mmmkay?

He's already got his fuzzy little bags packed and sitting by the door. He's anxious to meet up with you for a quick bite.

there will be a "No Cats Allowed!" sign hanging at our pit entrance. violators will have to answer to the LAW!

You haven't met this one, you can try to reason with him if you'd like. You might ask Mitch for advice first, it could save you a lot of effort.

i'll have power tools and i know how to use them.
remember, its a felony to injure an animal, its not one to killone in self defense.
ever seen South Park? and i quote - "Look out, its coming right for us!"