So Jules, I'll probably be riding up with Kevin... any more room on that crew list?

there should be a list made here of those from this site who are going and if they have any crew spots open. i'll know more on the day i leave to Mid Ohio and we don't turn in those names to the gate till we arrive. so there is plenty of time to get this resolved.

Sure Garrett, I can take fix up you and Kevin!

I wanted to capture that little nugget in quotes before Julie (or a moderator) edited it.

Not that there is anything wrong with that ....

Oh oh, someone's jealous!

LOL! Thanks Jules...

and Mitch, you forget that Julie is a moderator and could still make it disappear...

Heck, so is Mitch, and you, and me and.....

Man... EVERYBODY's a wise guy around here!

I'll be up atleast one day to spectate, and I don't mind getting dirty, so I can help where ever it's needed.....

Can you "locals" compile a list of autoparts stores and salvage yards in the track's area so that in the event of a need, there won't be a thrash to find someone.

Last year Kevin and company were God-sends ....

Thank Glenn's Sprint wireless internet connection, my Sprint cell phone and my GPS. Just tell Glenn to bring the laptop and we'll be just fine.

No god-send here, all I did was drive the parts chase car. My job was easy, really easy (though finding a belt was starting to become real fun after a while). Keeping Glenn calm was the tough part, and Mitch did that quite well.

Besides, I've got new GPS toys for my laptop for this year.....

the laptop is coming.
we have the correct belt number written down on the core support.
keeping me calm will still be a needed job for someone.

I wrote mine on the ac delete pulley for the same reason.....

That's a really good idea, even though I remember it off the top of my head right now... 935K6...

I brought a friend's GPS unit with me last year and it was invaluable when I had to make a couple of parts store runs. I'll bring it again with me this year (knocking on wood that I won't need it).

Speaking of Nationals - who is going to be doing the Mid Ohio test day on Wednesday?

I just got the Magellan 4050 from Costco that works with AAA (nice for the the long drive out). I am looking forward to using it!

I'll be there the previous Sat. as I am doing the school Mon.-Tues. Whaddya need?

I have a Magellan, that's what ran me down 150+ miles of back roads through KY and TN. I recently bought the Delorme Street Atlas with the USB GPS attachment. I had the software and used it with my Magellan, all tied into my laptop. The USB GPS elminates most of the wires and clutter.

I could stop by in the evenings on my way home to check if anyone needs help as well. (I drive past the track every day) Just make sure I can get in. My cell phone also has a web browser, GPS add-on and if all else fails my house is just 15 minutes away. Depending on what is happening in my life (the GTI still not being fixed being one reason) I can help out on the weekend too.

EDIT, I also have my laptop with me and can access the web via my phone as well.

my work requires the use of Streets and Trips and Street Atlas both. i use a USB GPS rx that came w/ the streets and trips program.
street atlas is easier to use.
i also have a dash mounted Garmin 5 that sits and never gets turned on these days. i use the PC based (laptop) stuff almost every day. i never leave home on a long trip w/ out it no matter how many times i've made the trip.
most surprising feature - resturant finder! set the thing to look for a set few resturants you pick (or any available) and set the radius around your current location (determined by GPS) and set the refresh time. it continuosly looks for places to eat, or sleep, or get gas, rest stops, police stations, parts stores. whatever!

At least I know the decent places to eat around here.

that one omish family resturant (not too far from the track - 5-8 miles?), really big inside! that food was unreal!

:burp:

We're flying on Tuesday with the intention of running on Wed, but I haven't signed up yet. Do I call the track or what? Nick, when are you dropping off your car at 7's Only?

Chris, go to their website Mid Ohio School and click on driving courses - you can sign up for the test day online or give them a call. August 17th a lot of their rates go up.

I want to go down really badly, but can't commit yet. How hard is it to get in the pits where all the cool kids are?

I'm planning on running on Wed as well. I'm planning on dropping the car off at 7s on 9/1 or 9/2 depending on my schedule. How about you guys?

My Bro-in-law pit crew is towing the race car for me. His idea! He is looking forward to the road trip! I'm flying out and driving back with him. I'll be on track Wed too! Looking forward to meeting all these online faces in person!

Well, Im registered. I'll have the new motor in the car just in time. That is, just in time to get my butt handed to me in TTB since it will be the first event ive driven in about a YEAR now. Anyway, if TT drivers can have "pit" people I'll have a couple of spots open. How many people are camping? I doubt my wife lets me near a hotel after all the money I spent on the motor this year Anyone renting paved parking - Im asking so we could organize a FRRAX 'area' its about $100 for a 10x40 spot for all 4 days

i got 2 of the $100 spots. but i'm w/ the Texas AI/CMC "Corral".

So far I'm going to come down for sure Friday and Saturday. Sunday is a maybe it depends whether I'm going to be teaching at the college this fall. Can anyone keep me in mind if you have a spot open on your crew list!

We need to see if there is room for Racerdad916 on someones crew list. Anybody have an opening?

I don't believe we have anyone on our crew list. Heck, I didn't know there was a crew list. Lemme check with the boss.

Jason

each driver get 4 crew passes. extra passes can be purchased. its in the event regs.

its still too farout for me to know who i will have to hold my crew spots for (Sponsors). as we get closer to leaving i'll know. we turnin our names once we check into registration.

Completely naive nationals newbie question: why do we need to see if there is room for Racerdad916 on someones crew list? Can't he just show up at the event?

If being on crew means you get to be closer to the action, then I understand. If being on my crew means if you do something naughty, and I get in trouble because of it, then I'm hesitant. This is my first nationals but I've run with NASA for years and don't want to tarnish my *ahem* reputation, if you get my drift.

Jason is my only crew at this point, let me know why and who should have my other three spots. Oh, and I accept payment in the form of Bud Lite.

HAVE I MENTIONED HOW EXCITED I AM TO GO?!?!?!?

I'm sure he could, but a crew pass will get you on pit lane, etc.

Also, I'm not sure if NASA is charging for Nationals this year, but NASA Midwest is charging for Road America this weekend. $20/day if you don't have a crew pass. I've been trying to snag a bunch from buddies not using them because I'll have family coming. Granted, $40 for a weekend isn't huge, but it sucks when you invite people out then find out a couple weeks before that it could be $$$.

i'm sure Mid Ohio charged for admission for all those not on a Crew Pass. if i had to pay for extra crew pass'es, i would have that person pay me back. the crew pass is good for thrusday thru sunday.
as for someone getting me in trouble? that happens at Nationals, and they will have a hard time remembering why they got there ass kicked at Mid Ohio.

So being a crew member gets you on pit lane and saves you the price of admission? Otherwise anyone with a grandstand ticket can get into the pits etc? Im trying to see if I need to keep my crew passes if I just want my dad to be able to get to the grass pits- He wouldnt mind letting someone have his "crew" pass if he could still hang out with me (he wouldnt need to be on pit lane)

So, am I gonna sit in the truck for 2 days?

Hey Kevin .... keep the devil cat away and I'll help prune that wiring harness ...

keep it up and you will.
i do not think a crew pass is needed till thursday. mon-wed is Mid Ohio run school days.

i cant answer those other questions. i just do not know. i had a driver pass last year, so i could go anywhere!

I had a media / photo pass that got me anywhere, including up to the corner worker's stations. I managed to snag a few neat pics:

http://gallery.noid.org/gallery/2006-nasa-nationals

Come on down, you're always welcome. I'll even feed the cat a little extra before you arrive, that way he won't be hungry.....

Damn... EVERYONE's gonna be here! I think I'm going to need a list of who I need to go meet as I go wandering around the pits. Heh. I just hope everyone doesn't need mechanical assistance!

I just PM'd everyone my phone number. That way, they can just call and we'll meet up at the event.

They'll only need mechanical assistance if they let you work on their cars.....

Kevin... YOU let me work on your car.....

We are all a well behave bunch of guys at least that what I keep telling myself!

After meeting racerdad916 tonight, you won't have any trouble out of him. And, last year I don't think they could tell who was signed up with who. Maybe if you actually got taken to the principals office, but otherwise, it's not likely.



Man, I guess I should have talked to me sooner.....

Heh, no wonder your car's so damn slow!

Speak for yourself!!


Oh wait...

OK, let me find out if MY dad (in law) will be there with his wife or my other fams (doubtful) but I think racerdad is in for my crew

Thanks all,

Thanks Christine! Keep us posted and we can send you his name to add to the list if you have an opening.