We need 15 cars for the Mitty at Road Atlanta

[JEFFTATE]

We need 15 cars to participate at the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta in a few weeks.
( April 29th to May 2nd , 2010 )

I know this is short notice , and I will move this thread to the "Racing Events" forum later .

We used to have great access to Road Atlanta when the Year One Experience was held there .
The Year One Experience is gone , but we have another chance to get to run our cars on Road Atlanta .

If we can get at least 15 cars to sign up , pay , and show up , they will give us our own Car Corral at the Mitty.
We will be a group of modernized classis musclecars in the midst of some of the worlds most famous roadrace cars and drivers.
These people and cars have "walked the walk and talked the talk".
There's no posers.

I'm hoping this will be our entry into this group of roadracers.
We could attend the Mitty every year and take spirited "touring laps " around Road Atlanta like we used to..

What I really want is for us to get our own time trails class.

So , we need to make a good showing and we will have a new venue for some pro-touring fun !!
And I'm hoping to make this an annual / yearly event.
Maybe even move the Peach State Musclecar Challenge to overlap the Mitty each year.
They've already got the venue set up with vendors, food , safety crews , timers , and celebrities for us.
And we don't have to do all the work to stage the event and rent the track.
( I looked into renting Road Atlanta for the PSMC this year , the price was astronomical !)

Here's a link with info on the Mitty.

http://classicmotorsports.net/events/mitty-2010/

Buy tickets at this link :

http://classicmotorsports.net/mitty-tickets/

Make sure to buy the touring laps session tickets as well as your daily tickets OR buy the VIP Package which includes all 3 days plus touring laps sessions.
I'm going for the VIP package , it's only $129 for all 3 days ..that's $43 a day ( cheap )

I'm hoping this will be our way of getting a pro-touring event on a big roadcourse in Georgia again.

Plus , the classic motorsports , and historic race people are looking for some new participants and fans at the events.
They want to bring in some youngsters to help the event last for years to come.
So , they want us and we need them. It sounds like a good match.

[Steve Chryssos]

I really miss the Year One Experience. At the same time we've put on some great pro touring events of our own. Classic Motorsports magazine, the sister title to Grassroots Motorsports, is inviting us to mingle with the gods of speed.
If we get 15 cars, Classic Motorsports will provide a tent. Regardless of the car count, this is a chance to hang with fellow pro-touring enthusiasts, and check out some exciting HSR vintage racing? What does that mean? You can get up close and personal with a F5000 race car. It's the hot rod equivalent of a Formula 1 car. The car pictured below is powered by a small block Chevy.
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I've sat in this car and it is indeed a hot rod. Another example is the Historic GT race. The video below shows a Trans Am that is all too similar to our pro touring cars.
Dayms8xl23o
So come, enjoy, get on track if you want and be a part of the Classic Motorsports Mitty. Feel free to post, pm, email or call with any questions.
/Steevo

[JEFFTATE]

I can't wait to see some Formula 5000 cars !!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Im already going, i was already clicked up with my other shop but if there is some other muscle in there im down..

lets get some Streetfighters in there!

[formula]

bauuuuugghhaahh i want to soooo bad...but there's no way i can have the bird ready that fast.

[2ndgenhunter]

OK Is the 129 for the car? Or per person?

Would my basicly stock Z28 be welcome? I would like to see what it'll do then see how much it and I improve when the next event comes along. Thanks Jamie

[401Spirit]

Drew Ewing does not let his handicap slow him down. We have raced him in NASA American Iron and his E46 M3 with the SMG trans will run 1:38/1:39 laps at Road Atlanta. We ran the Mitty from 1984 to 2001 with our '68 AMX and our two AMC IMSA cars.
We now only do NASA events and they have a Time Trial class.

[wicked68]

I will be there. What days are you wanting the cars to exhibit?

[JEFFTATE]

Im already going, i was already clicked up with my other shop but if there is some other muscle in there im down..

lets get some Streetfighters in there!

Yes Amir !!
Bring some more streetfighters !
That's what we need ...

[JEFFTATE]

OK Is the 129 for the car? Or per person?

Would my basicly stock Z28 be welcome? I would like to see what it'll do then see how much it and I improve when the next event comes along. Thanks Jamie

The $129 is for a one person and the car they are going to bring into the event.
If someone is coming , just as a spectator , they can just get the daily tickets or the 3 day pass..
See the website here :
http://classicmotorsports.net/mitty-tickets/


Your stock Z28 is more than welcome...
Seeing yourself improve is EXACTLY what this hobby is about..

[JEFFTATE]

We want the cars to be exhibited Friday ,Saturday ,and Sunday ..

[Steve Chryssos]

We want the cars to be exhibited Friday ,Saturday ,and Sunday ..

...but you are welcome to come and go as you please. And you can choose your own level of track time at the gate: Parade Laps or Touring Laps. Also you can test drive a new MX-5 Miata on the Kumho Autocross.

Expect to see a lot of totally awesome BRE racing Datsuns, as Peter Brock, founder of Brock Racing Enterprises, is the Grand Marshall for the event. The entire BRE race team will be on hand.
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Lotus is the featured marque. So you can can be one of the first to see the new Lotus Evora in the skin.
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As you can tell, this is a different kind of event for the pro touring community. Take Note: Opportunities exist to stretch your car's legs and watch some great vintage racing, this is is not a pro touring competition event. YET!

Please let us know ASAP if you will be attending. I have a meeting on Friday about our group's placement on the infield. It's okay if only 3 cars show up, but the more the better. I'm trying to get us a good spot.

[JEFFTATE]

If you are coming please e-mail me [email protected] or Steve [email protected]

[Steve Chryssos]

bauuuuugghhaahh i want to soooo bad...but there's no way i can have the bird ready that fast.

I would love to share the paddock and track with your car. There's always next year. Think of this as a dry run. The event has been around for 34 years and we're just figuring out the connection between pro touring and vintage racing. :pat: :idea: I'm on it!

[Steve Chryssos]

Drew Ewing does not let his handicap slow him down. We have raced him in NASA American Iron and his E46 M3 with the SMG trans will run 1:38/1:39 laps at Road Atlanta. We ran the Mitty from 1984 to 2001 with our '68 AMX and our two AMC IMSA cars.
We now only do NASA events and they have a Time Trial class.

Drew Ewing is an inspiration. Please post some pix of all your AMC's.

[fletcherscustoms]

Let me do some figuring. Got a email sent to them about RV parking. I might bring up the RV and the trailer with either mine or Ty's car

[formula]

I would love to share the paddock and track with your car. There's always next year. Think of this as a dry run. The event has been around for 34 years and we're just figuring out the connection between pro touring and vintage racing. :pat: :idea: I'm on it!


I take that as a compliment of the highest degree, good sir!

so that I (and others) can prep for the future--are there any rules or regulations we should know about? I guess if you're just planning to run parade, probably not....but beyond that?

[cheapthrillz]

I take that as a compliment of the highest degree, good sir!

so that I (and others) can prep for the future--are there any rules or regulations we should know about? I guess if you're just planning to run parade, probably not....but beyond that?

Dude, what the hell is wrong with you! I told you that we could make your car track worthy by then! Say yes already and I'm coming with! Besides, I have to live my life through your car since mine doesn't roll right now.... WE CAN GET IT DONE BY THEN!

Now quit whining and step up. Step up or go home.... lol.

I just hope you can find a helmet to fit your hair.... cuz you're going.... even if I have to drive you there myself (in the Bird of course).

lol ok rant over.... I'm out....

[Steve Chryssos]

I take that as a compliment of the highest degree, good sir!
It is.


so that I (and others) can prep for the future--are there any rules or regulations we should know about? I guess if you're just planning to run parade, probably not....but beyond that?
There ain't. Just common sense safety at the parade lap level.

COME!

[Steve Chryssos]

Let me do some figuring. Got a email sent to them about RV parking. I might bring up the RV and the trailer with either mine or Ty's car

I'll be RV'ing it, so we can cause trouble after hours.

[Steve Chryssos]

Dude, what the hell is wrong with you! I told you that we could make your car track worthy by then! Say yes already and I'm coming with! Besides, I have to live my life through your car since mine doesn't roll right now.... WE CAN GET IT DONE BY THEN!

Now quit whining and step up. Step up or go home.... lol.

I just hope you can find a helmet to fit your hair.... cuz you're going.... even if I have to drive you there myself (in the Bird of course).

lol ok rant over.... I'm out....

Good. Keep noodging him.

[cheapthrillz]

Good. Keep noodging him.

I know how to get under his skin lol

I mean, what are best friends for right?

[cheapthrillz]

Hey Steve,

Any restrictions for the touring laps? Harnesses? Helmets? Cages? Tires? Etc?

I want Wes to run some touring laps. I mean, with 425 ponys at the wheels, he has to let them run hard eventually right?

[2ndgenhunter]

JC &Wes,

My truck is full of gas and my toolbox is in the backseat. Just say the word if you need a hand! I'm right next door in GA.

[cheapthrillz]

JC &Wes,

My truck is full of gas and my toolbox is in the backseat. Just say the word if you need a hand! I'm right next door in GA.

Hahahaha..... Awesome! We will keep that in mind!

PS. You know I was just messing with you about that steering wheel on the new 'maro you found. It looks to be a very clean car....

[2ndgenhunter]

OH yeah! I know. I don't like them steering wheels either. LOL!

[Mike Holleman]

I can't wait to see some Formula 5000 cars !!
I went to a Formula 5000 race at Road At. back in the 70's. It was during the same time that I was roadracing bikes in the AMA and WERA. What an eye opening exp. that was. God those things were fast. And at this race we had some rain. They changed tires and only lost 2 seconds a lap. I wanna see them again.
Mike

[Steve Chryssos]

F5000 ran thru 1982, I think. They are so bad ass. As are the GT cars. Like original Trans Am cars on steeroids.
/S

[Steve Chryssos]

...And the news keeps coming:

Brian Johnson, lead singer for AC/DC, is an HSR member. He will be racing at the Mitty.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/IMG_4504-1.jpg

More here:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/acdc-live-at-the-mitty/20813/page1/

[GRM Tom]

Hey Steve,

Any restrictions for the touring laps? Harnesses? Helmets? Cages? Tires? Etc?

I want Wes to run some touring laps. I mean, with 425 ponys at the wheels, he has to let them run hard eventually right?

The only restriction is the no-passing rule. That includes the pace vehicle leading the group. :)
While the touring laps are run at a faster pace than the parade laps, it's not an HPDE/Open Track type of event.

No helmets required, regular seatbelts are OK. Tires must be round and black.

[JEFFTATE]

Alright !!
Partying with Brian will be worth going !!!
I am so there !!!



...And the news keeps coming:

Brian Johnson, lead singer for AC/DC, is an HSR member. He will be racing at the Mitty.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/IMG_4504-1.jpg

More here:
http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/acdc-live-at-the-mitty/20813/page1/

[fletcherscustoms]

Well spent a some time on the phone with steve and I'm in for sure! Be there with ty's freedombirf and my 70 "shop beater". With the camper in the infield! Cars in the day, drinking ang grilling at night

[Jasons72]

I would love to go if it was closer!

BTW i have to ask in the first picture of the thread of the F5000 car is the exhaust extension falling off of the passenger side header?

[kmcanally]

I saw that too and was about post but you beat me too it.


BTW i have to ask in the first picture of the thread of the F5000 car is the exhaust extension falling off of the passenger side header?

[RobM]

i'll be there as a spectator

[protouring70]

Ok, this sounds like fun!!. Its just 15 minutes from the house. I will be there!!!

[formula]

alright, looks like jc and I are going to be there one way or the other--but the way things are going, I have a feeling we'll be spectating. This is the list of stuff I AT LEAST have to get done before we drive 4-6 hours and put the bird on ANY kind of track:

--Windshield Wipers--I currently have none. No wayyy I'm driving that far without 'em.

--Rear shocks--waiting on replacement parts.

--Bolt-check the car. Turns out I'm missing a lot of bolts after the rebuild, and the ones I've got aren't necessarily tight. I'm not going to put myself and other people at risk like that. This is the big one.

--It'd also be nice to have a tach and a correct speedo. Oil pressure and water temp would be even bigger bonuses. Anybody know how to hook a stock tach up to an LSx engine?

If I don't get those done...well maybe I can borrow my dad's 911.

[Mike Holleman]

Steve and Jeff, You can count me in. This sounds like way too much fun to miss.
Mike

[fletcherscustoms]

Thats a short list!!

70 Camaro-Stuff to do
-Install rear suspension
-Build custom exhaust
-Plumb fuel system
-install full interior
-Paint nose
-install exterior trim
-install brakes
-get running
-plus tons of other

[Steve Chryssos]

Better to miss a deadline than never shoot for one. Before I did Power Tour in 2006, the reliability upgrade thrash was insane. But I still enjoy the improvements to this day.

The Mantra never changes: "Get Your Car Done and Drive It"

[EagleF5000]

I would love to go if it was closer!

BTW i have to ask in the first picture of the thread of the F5000 car is the exhaust extension falling off of the passenger side header?

Yes, his "megaphone" is falling off. The car is a 1969 Gurney Eagle F5000 car driven by Tony A2Z Adamowicz. Tony won the 1969 Formula/A (F5000) championship in this very car and drives well in todays F5000 series.

You can find more information at the F5000 Registry website.

http://www.F5000Registry.com

Steve
'69 Eagle #47

[parsonsj]

Guys, this could fit with my unusually busy spring schedule. But before I go to the marriage bank and make a withdrawal, is a 2007 Z06 welcome?

jp

[Steve Chryssos]

Yes, his "megaphone" is falling off. The car is a 1969 Gurney Eagle F5000 car driven by Tony A2Z Adamowicz. Tony won the 1969 Formula/A (F5000) championship in this very car and drives well in todays F5000 series.

You can find more information at the F5000 Registry website.

http://www.F5000Registry.com

Steve
'69 Eagle #47

Good to have you here Steve. If you have a couple more pix of F5000 cars please share. Most of the people here have never heard of an F5000 car.

Tony A2Z will be at the Mitty again this year.

[Steve Chryssos]

Guys, this could fit with my unusually busy spring schedule. But before I go to the marriage bank and make a withdrawal, is a 2007 Z06 welcome?

jp

We'd love to have you there John--new car and all. Gimme a call when you get a moment.
/S

[parsonsj]

Awesome! Steve, watch your phone. Sorry I missed you last week.

jp

[parsonsj]

And... I'm greenlighted. I'll see you guys up there.

jp

[JEFFTATE]

Ok , so lets get a count of who is bringing a car to be in the car corral with us ,
And a separate count of who is coming to hang out ..

I need to know how many cars we have coming.

[fletcherscustoms]

Freedom Bird and Shop beater v3.0 are gonna be there for the corral!! Best of both worlds, a finished high quality show piece in Ty's car, and a true streetfighter style in mine!

[parsonsj]

I'll be there with a car, and I'll be doing touring laps.

Anybody got a good recommendation for a hotel? I'm not sure if I'm driving or trailering yet.

jp

[JEFFTATE]

I'll be there with a car, and I'll be doing touring laps.

Anybody got a good recommendation for a hotel? I'm not sure if I'm driving or trailering yet.

jp

We always used to stay at the Best Western in Braselton when Year One had the experience.
It's the kind of hotel where you can walk out of your room into the parking spaces.
I always liked being close to my car overnight.
I tied a string to my toe and then ran it out the window and tied it to my axle.. LOL

[cheapthrillz]

I will be there atleast one day to hang out! I will probably have to work on Friday, but I should be able to come up on Saturday and possibly Sunday.... it's about a 2 hour drive for me going the back roads.

I'll let Wes speak for himself and his car.

I wish I had a car to bring, but I don't think my Ranger could handle a touring lap. I would like to drive Road Atlanta sometime though....

[JEFFTATE]

Don't forget to buy your tickets , passes , etc. from the Mitty website !!!

[wicked68]

I will be there for the corral and laps.

[wicked68]

on a serious note - there is a known car theft ring operating in the area. I would not suggest you leave your car unattended outside of the event - you may find it or even your whole rig gone.

If anyone is leaving cars in an area overnight I would suggest we pool together for a common parking place for the cars and hire a security guard. I can arrange this no problem. Its usually 15 per hour for one - that is 1$ per hour per car for overnight security. 3 days x 12$ is 36 $ per car for the event. That is cheap.
Let me know if anyone wants to do this - it works best if everyone goes in on it. Guarding one car is no different than 15 of them.

[Steve Chryssos]

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Adam Carolla, former co-host of The Man Show and current host of CarCast will be at the Mitty to take part in all of the BRE celebrations. Adam built a pro touring Datsun 510 tribute to the BRE cars with late model Nissan power and tons of modern upgrades. Maybe he will bring the car east.

Good reading HERE:

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/old-school/

[Steve Chryssos]

Jeff,
Thank you for your help putting together a sizable pro touring.com car corral on such short notice. My brain is a little fried from all day Mitty meetings. Tomorrow I will sort out parade lap and touring lap schedules. Space on the schedule is very limited, so I want our group to know all of the available sessions.

[NOT A TA]

on a serious note - there is a known car theft ring operating in the area. I would not suggest you leave your car unattended outside of the event - you may find it or even your whole rig gone.

If anyone is leaving cars in an area overnight I would suggest we pool together for a common parking place for the cars and hire a security guard. I can arrange this no problem. Its usually 15 per hour for one - that is 1$ per hour per car for overnight security. 3 days x 12$ is 36 $ per car for the event. That is cheap.
Let me know if anyone wants to do this - it works best if everyone goes in on it. Guarding one car is no different than 15 of them.

My whole rig disappeared in Atlanta during the middle of the day from a crowded area with my 66 Mustang in the enclosed. Heed this mans warning and consider his offer cheap insurance. It cost me 5 grand to get back my busted up truck, ripped open trailer and what was left of the Mustang and other cargo. I was one of the lucky ones that get anything back. There has been an ongoing problem in that area for 5 years or longer.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Cant wait to see you fools... and im a little nervous tho.. im going to drive Stormy.. and she isnt ready at ALL... stock disk brakes, rust and all!

ajhahahahh

i really dont give a ****..

[JEFFTATE]

Cant wait to see you fools... and im a little nervous tho.. im going to drive Stormy.. and she isnt ready at ALL... stock disk brakes, rust and all!

ajhahahahh

i really dont give a ****..

Bring that car !!!
I want to see it run !!

My car still has leaf springs , stock disc brakes , and rust , and bondo too. !!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

yea man, im gonna drive her to the mitty.. drive the mitty.. then drive home.. hopefully not breakdown.. ahahha

[JEFFTATE]

I'm driving out too.
Probably bring the '69 and the Z06.
If we break , maybe we can get a group discount on towing ...LOL

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

or at least a helping hand or two..

[2ndgenhunter]

I'm driving out too.
Probably bring the '69 and the Z06.
If we break , maybe we can get a group discount on towing ...LOL


If we break I have my wrecker stored about 5 miles from the track. LOL

I'll have my busted 79 Z28 there if yall don't mind being seen around my car.LMAO

Jeff,

car coral and laps.

[protouring70]

I will be there! I don't have a car but would love to get a ride.
I will bring a 10 x 10 canopy if we need one.

[stealth71]

Wish I could make it. Have fun!!

[fletcherscustoms]

what ticket package do we need to buy.

Standard 3 day pass or teh VIP package that includes laps and all that junk.

[cheapthrillz]

what ticket package do we need to buy.

Standard 3 day pass or teh VIP package that includes laps and all that junk.

Chad, you need to hurry up and make another quick post..... your post count is the mark of the beast...... lol.

I guess if we are just coming for one or two days and not running any laps, it would be ok to just get the tickets at the gate?

[fletcherscustoms]

maybe thats the reason I just spilled coffee in my lap

[parsonsj]

I bought the VIP package for $129. According to the website, that provides touring laps on all days.

jp

[fletcherscustoms]

I bought the VIP package for $129. According to the website, that provides touring laps on all days.

jp


I was gonna buy the same thing. but if the laps are included with what Jeff and Steve are doing for the corral thing. Then I didn't want to blow the extra money. I got to save all I can with the event line up I got planned for this summer.

I'll be camping in the infield in my 32 ft camper and got room for one or two to crash if you want to. Or thats the plan as of today

[cheapthrillz]

maybe thats the reason I just spilled coffee in my lap

Ha ha.... that made me laugh out loud at work.... people are looking at me funny... lol

[2ndgenhunter]

JC,
The web site says you can buy gate tickets the day of the event, But you'll pay a few dollars more.

[cheapthrillz]

JC,
The web site says you can buy gate tickets the day of the event, But you'll pay a few dollars more.

Yea, I saw that. I might go ahead and buy one (or two if my girl wants to come) for Saturday, and then pay the gate price on Sunday if I decide that I want to come back.

I definately want to go and meet everybody though!

[Steve Chryssos]

Aside from sanctioned race cars we're expecting about 450 street cars to show up. Since they are free, general parade lap sessions will be packed. Expect the Saturday mid day session to be particularly nuts.

The standard touring sessions should be light and way more interesting. The standard touring sessions cost $35 per day. The VIP Touring Lap program is wide open and has a lot of perks. So if you want maximum track time and minimum traffic, go for the VIP ticket.
Here are details on the VIP deal:
-Three day "Super Ticket" admission (a $55 value)

-VIP parking area, Access to Friday and Saturday night HSR driver's parties (a $100 value)

-Touring lap session tickets-these allow you to drive your car on track with the touring group and allow for more speed than the Parade lap sessions (a $70 value)

-Access to a special VIP Paddock Tour to check out the cars and drivers up close (These are led by members of the Classic Motorsports staff—priceless!)

-Access to special viewing areas, a Classic Motorsports ticket holder and lanyard, and a copy of the official 2010 Mitty Program. (a $40 value)


The Mitty VIP Package costs a total of $129 !!

Tickets can be purchased here:
http://classicmotorsports.net/mitty-tickets/

[JEFFTATE]

Steve , I edited the above slightly to reflect the total for the VIP Package .. ( $ 129 )

[RS_Customs]

Not sure if I can swing the entire weekend, but I'll be there!

Probably just as a spectator or passenger on the track. It was sooooo much fun the last time I was on the track chasing a vette through the corners, but don't think I want to hurt the honda anymore right now, lol.

Robert

[formula]

Things that are making it more likely that I'll be able to bring the bird:

--parts for rear suspension finally are sorted out after ~3 weeks

Things that are making it less likely that I'll be able to bring the bird:

--Three final exams for my MS program the week before.

I, personally, will definitely be there though.

[Steve Chryssos]

Not sure if I can swing the entire weekend, but I'll be there!

Probably just as a spectator or passenger on the track. It was sooooo much fun the last time I was on the track chasing a vette through the corners, but don't think I want to hurt the honda anymore right now, lol.

Robert

That's the cool thing about this event, you can get on the merry go round wherever you want. $35 or $129. Either way, there's lots to do and see.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

im gonna sleep there on the lawn... haha

[ho428]

I usually to go to the Mitty and was planning on racing in Group 3.1 this year but our NASA race at CMP is the same weekend.

Not sure why you don't run NASA events in DE or Time Trialing if you want to run your cars. HSR events are not really geared for that.
The cars at the Mitty are awesome but it's a period correct race for the most part.

Given that, we in the NASA-SE are starting an "Open Vintage" race class, we hope to have the first offical race at RA in June.
No period correct rules, just 1975 and older race cars built to your taste.

If you want to race a vintage car but not have to build to period correct rules (e.g. use Modern suspensions, brakes, engines, etc...) then this is the class for you.

If you don't want to race but want to flog the crap out of your car, then DE and TT is great for that. These ain't no parade laps guys.
Drive it like you stole it.

[parsonsj]

I'm doing a NASA event at Sebring in June in my Z06. Can't wait!

jp

[Steve Chryssos]

I usually to go to the Mitty and was planning on racing in Group 3.1 this year but our NASA race at CMP is the same weekend.

Not sure why you don't run NASA events in DE or Time Trialing if you want to run your cars. HSR events are not really geared for that.
The cars at the Mitty are awesome but it's a period correct race for the most part.

Given that, we in the NASA-SE are starting an "Open Vintage" race class, we hope to have the first offical race at RA in June.
No period correct rules, just 1975 and older race cars built to your taste.

If you want to race a vintage car but not have to build to period correct rules (e.g. use Modern suspensions, brakes, engines, etc...) then this is the class for you.

If you don't want to race but want to flog the crap out of your car, then DE and TT is great for that. These ain't no parade laps guys.
Drive it like you stole it.

Hi!
We're promoting both NASA and HSR. We have set up a demonstration session with HSR to set up a pro-touring Time Trial class AND we are encouraging pro-touring enthusiasts to participate in HPDE and NASA.

It sounds like you could be a big help to my initiative. Please PM me with your contact info.
/Steevo

[ho428]

PM sent

[Steve Chryssos]

Got it.
/S

[JEFFTATE]

I usually to go to the Mitty and was planning on racing in Group 3.1 this year but our NASA race at CMP is the same weekend.

Not sure why you don't run NASA events in DE or Time Trialing if you want to run your cars. HSR events are not really geared for that.
The cars at the Mitty are awesome but it's a period correct race for the most part.

Given that, we in the NASA-SE are starting an "Open Vintage" race class, we hope to have the first offical race at RA in June.
No period correct rules, just 1975 and older race cars built to your taste.

If you want to race a vintage car but not have to build to period correct rules (e.g. use Modern suspensions, brakes, engines, etc...) then this is the class for you.

If you don't want to race but want to flog the crap out of your car, then DE and TT is great for that. These ain't no parade laps guys.
Drive it like you stole it.

Awesome !
There's lots of opportunities coming up !!

[avewhtboy]

I am definitely going to be at the Mitty, was planning on it before I saw this post.

I will be there in the stock orange T/A so count me in!

Rick

[69fbodyproject]

I wish. Unfortunetely its pretty much across continent for me. Little to far to go even though it would be a blast.

[JEFFTATE]

Ok , so it looks like we have:

Steve Chryssos / 68 Camaro
Jeff Tate / 69 Camaro
Amir ( Mr Vengeance )/ 68 Camaro
Jamie ( 2ndGen Hunter )/ Stock Z28
Wicked 68 / 68 Mustang
Fletcher Customs / '70 Shopbeater and Ty's Bird
Mike Holleman / El Camino
John Parsons / 2007 Z06
Rick (Avewhtboy) Orange T/A

Ok , so we have 10 on the books..

Who else wants to drive like a bat out of hell on Road Atlanta ???

[cheapthrillz]

I really wish I had a car to bring............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................... now I'm getting sad.

[ho428]

I really wish I had a car to bring............................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................... now I'm getting sad.

If you have the time The Mitty is worth going to with a car or not.

This event that Jeff and Steve are putting together sounds awesome. Wish I didn't have a race at CMP the same weekend or I'd be there racing, and checking out all you guys rides.
I need to get Ken and Jim talking to break up this schedule conflict. :enguard:

[cheapthrillz]

If you have the time The Mitty is worth going to with a car or not.

Oh, I'll be there! I just won't have a bad ass car to drive..... maybe someone will let me ride a touring lap with them?

Hey John, :poke: I'd sure like to know how an all carbon fiber car with 505hp feels! lol

[vintageracer]

May 1st is my daughters birthday so I have now been informed that I WILL be home for that event. No Mitty for me!

Oh well you kids are only young once!!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

OK, you caught me at a rare time when I have nothing running. All our personal cars are down for changes. But Team Prodigy be there representing with Patrick's Badd Ass 68 Camaro with some improvments. This should be some real fun.

We are very excited about this. See ya there

[formula]

I'm looking more and more like I'll be able to make it. Car's been up and running for about a week now without major problems. Just gotta push through all the real-world work I have from now until next monday, then i'll be able to finalize whether my bird's coming or not.

I'll be there either way, for sure.

[parsonsj]

I'd sure like to know how an all carbon fiber car with 505hp feels! lol505 hp? My Z06 makes 540 at the tires. Bring your helmet. :)

jp

[ProdigyCustoms]

I'm looking more and more like I'll be able to make it. Car's been up and running for about a week now without major problems. Just gotta push through all the real-world work I have from now until next monday, then i'll be able to finalize whether my bird's coming or not.

I'll be there either way, for sure.

Just top it with fuel and lets boggie!

[JEFFTATE]

Ok , so it looks like we have:

Steve Chryssos / 68 Camaro
Jeff Tate / 69 Camaro
Amir ( Mr Vengeance )/ 68 Camaro
Jamie ( 2ndGen Hunter )/ Stock Z28
Wicked 68 / 68 Mustang
Fletcher Customs / '70 Shopbeater and Ty's Bird
Mike Holleman / El Camino
John Parsons / 2007 Z06
Rick (Avewhtboy) Orange T/A

Ok , so we have 10 on the books..

Who else wants to drive like a bat out of hell on Road Atlanta ???

Addendum : 4/20/10

We now have :
Wes ( Formula) / '78 Firebird Formula
Team Prodigy / Patrick's BadAss '68 Camaro

That makes 12 !!!
This is getting better by the day !!

[JEFFTATE]

505 hp? My Z06 makes 540 at the tires. Bring your helmet. :)

jp

John's car has been modified ...to say the least ..

[cheapthrillz]

505 hp? My Z06 makes 540 at the tires. Bring your helmet. :)

jp

OH BABY! Will a bicycle helmet work? lol



Just top it with fuel and lets boggie!

Don't you mean "keep it topped with fuel"? haha
She get's to sputtering at about a half tank.... that thirsty whore dog. lol

[cheapthrillz]

I'm looking more and more like I'll be able to make it. Car's been up and running for about a week now without major problems. Just gotta push through all the real-world work I have from now until next monday, then i'll be able to finalize whether my bird's coming or not.

I'll be there either way, for sure.

The only thing that you have to finish is the tach/speedo/etc, so order that damn obd2 transmitter and like Frank said, LETS BOOGIE!

PS. If you give me the keys to your car, I'll keep her filled up and put some needed miles on her..... you know..... JUST to make sure she can make the trip.....

How bout we take the bird and the 911? Me and Alison will drive the little blue convertible up there! lol I'm sure Chuck would go for that!

[fletcherscustoms]

Looks like I'm going to have to scale back to one car. There is just now enough hours in the day to get both done by Mitty!!

Freedombird still needs
-New exhaust
-Install Moser 30 spline axles, 3.73 gear and locker with rear cover. Requires a complete tear down of rear suspension to do
-brake leak
-shake downs
-trans setup
-couple odds and ends

Shopbeater v.30
-Rear suspension
-driveshaft order, can't do that till rear is installed
-full plumbing
-full interior install
-panel fitment of the carbon pieces

I'm gonna give up on the shop beater and get Ty's car complete and ready to thrash

[protouring70]

Man I can't wait to come watch you guys. I will bring a helmet in case someone forgets theirs.

[cheapthrillz]

Helmets are only required for the racers. Touring and parade laps do not require helmets.

[Steve Chryssos]

Who else wants to drive like a bat out of hell on Road Atlanta ???

Easy killer. We only have parade and touring laps for this year. With some politicking and solidarity, we can hopefully unleash flying rodents from warm dwellings at future events.

Also, we have fresh squeezed lemonade, Sonny's BBQ, popcorn, nachos and chicken on a stick. Oh, and 275 vintage race cars and motorcycles and 450 street cars. Plus AMG Mercedes, Lotus, Factory Five, Kumho Autocross and the largest BRE gathering ever.

[JEFFTATE]

Easy killer. We only have parade and touring laps for this year. With some politicking and solidarity, we can hopefully unleash flying rodents from warm dwellings at future events.

Also, we have fresh squeezed lemonade, Sonny's BBQ, popcorn, nachos and chicken on a stick. Oh, and 275 vintage race cars and motorcycles and 450 street cars. Plus AMG Mercedes, Lotus, Factory Five, Kumho Autocross and the largest BRE gathering ever.

I'm good ..
You know me , I'm a big sissy when it comes to accidents..
I'm just trying to fire everybody up and build the event for the future...
Drive this year ....Bat out of Hell in years to come..

[JEFFTATE]

I bought my VIP Ticket Package today !

[bret]

Velocity will be there as well. I'll be there for Thursday and Friday...then flying to Milwaukee to do the Face Off event with our 66 Chevelle.
LOL...Now I know what Tony Stewart felt like doing 2 races in one weekend.
I've never done this event before...can't wait to drive Road Atlanta again!

[JEFFTATE]

velocity will be there as well. I'll be there for thursday and friday...then flying to milwaukee to do the face off event with our 66 chevelle.
Lol...now i know what tony stewart felt like doing 2 races in one weekend.
I've never done this event before...can't wait to drive road atlanta again!

Wow Bret ,
I don't see how you do it..
It will be great to see you there ..
Velocity is a great car ...

[formula]

Let's put a little virtual car show together, to prep for what we'll get to play with....just in case not everyone is familiar with everybody's car

Steve's car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camp_0910_09motor_state_challenge_autocr-1.jpg

Jeff's car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camp_0910_26motor_state_challenge_autocr-1.jpg

Amir's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/2qnxe1g-1.png

Jamie's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/camaro003-1.jpg

Wicked68's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Ty's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/12/BMR3-1.jpg

(I'm assuming it'll have wheels by then, so it may be tough to recognize)

Mike's Car:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/01/elkyshots004-1.jpg

JP's Car:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/10/DSC00484-1.jpg

Rick's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/6sbzfjs-1.jpg

Bret's Car:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/IMG_3990-1.jpg


and, last but not least, mah bird:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I=excited.

[fletcherscustoms]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[ProdigyCustoms]

And this one

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[formula]

oh so that's what the top of it looks like! :)

[fletcherscustoms]

And if I find enough hours leftover in the day this one might make it

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[protouring70]

Wow Wes, that is a sweet looking Formula!
And Frank, does the Camaro you show have a inlet on the frt cowl?

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

alright!!

[protouring70]

Hey Amir is David coming or have you talked to him?

[formula]

Whoops yes and prodigys car. Frank will the owner be riding up with you guys?

Ps any news on that thing you pm'd me about?

[formula]

Wow Wes, that is a sweet looking Formula!
And Frank, does the Camaro you show have a inlet on the frt cowl?

thank you sir!

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Hey Amir is David coming or have you talked to him?

I have no idea.. but i assume he is.. he may be riding in another car or hammock chillin at the event.. OR he may throw an engine in the Orange car and pop up.:idea:

[Steve Chryssos]

I'm good ..
You know me , I'm a big sissy when it comes to accidents..
I'm just trying to fire everybody up and build the event for the future...
Drive this year ....Bat out of Hell in years to come..

There's plenty of opportunity for unlimited, wide open track time at Motor State Challenge as well as the NASA weekend following Ultimate Track Car Challenge at VIR.

Last year the the Motor State Challenge, we all drove the wheels off our cars for two days straight.

Thanks for coming everyone. Wait till you see some of the awesome vintage racing machines at this event.
/Steevo

[ProdigyCustoms]

Whoops yes and prodigys car. Frank will the owner be riding up with you guys?

Ps any news on that thing you pm'd me about?

He is planning on coming but he has some big deals that might come down THAT weekend.

Were doing som changes to his car this weekend, I bet he works his schedule to make it.

Nothing on the tank thing yet, it won't be in time for the even. Just run it full. you will be fine.

[avewhtboy]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I notice now I have not updated my project thread with any pictures lol. The red trans am is now orange. I have the graphics on it too but they are not on in this picture.

[ho428]

Just to get you guys going, he's a lap at RA from inside my Firebird.

http://www.youtube.com/user/428firebird#p/u/6/fncE5BtOV0U

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/VintageFirebird2703R1-1.jpg

[formula]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

I notice now I have not updated my project thread with any pictures lol. The red trans am is now orange. I have the graphics on it too but they are not on in this picture.

WOW! Huge progress! Sorry that I couldn't find a better pic before!

[2ndgenhunter]

Damn after looking at all these nice cars. I'm almost to embarassed to bring my Z28 out.

But I've read most of the build threads and realize every car has to start somewhere. Plus if I tore into my car there is noway I could drive it to Mitty. That is the most important thing right? Getting them out and enjoying them! See you fellas in 7 Days primer spots and all.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Badass firebird

[formula]

I'm not gonna make it. Took the bird for a shakedown cruise tonight and the rear end toasted itself.

[JEFFTATE]

I'm not gonna make it. Took the bird for a shakedown cruise tonight and the rear end toasted itself.

How'd that happen ???

[formula]

Honestly I don't know. I was too worn out to get it up in the air tonight, I was just pulling out of my neighborhood, rolled into it in second a little and something let go. Just a quick flashlight inspection showed that something is definitely wrong at the u-joint; it's sitting at something like a 25 or 30 degree angle, which makes no sense to me. Can't imagine that I could limp home on that, but maybe I got lucky. whether that's the cause or a symptom is yet to be seen.

[protouring70]

Crap!!!!!!! I hate when you have something lined up and stuff happens.

[formula]

Talked to Frank today, he believes it's a u-joint too. I'm running a 1350 driveshaft and a 1310 yoke, so i had to use a conversion joint...may be time to replace that 1310 yoke with a 1350.

Hopefully that's all it is! Would be wonderful if I got lucky like that for once.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Awwww that sucks!

[Steve Chryssos]

Wes,
I hope your car heals itself. And if the car can't make it, come anyway. There is lots to see and do at The Mitty.

[Steve Chryssos]

Badass firebird

Yup. :twothumbs

[JEFFTATE]

I just put new ( rebuilt) front calipers and Hawk Brake Pads on my Camaro , to get it ready for the Mitty .
It's still the stock arrangement , but I got some better stuff on it now..
Maybe it'll stop better..

[ConnorB]

Looks like its gonna be an awesome event. I wish I could go this year but I'm way too busy with school.

My dad is actually going to be there, racing a 1999 Champ car in the BOSS group. It will be the green and red Tecate/Telmex one, #40.

Is anyone going to the Kohler International Challenge at Road America this year?

[JEFFTATE]

Looks like its gonna be an awesome event. I wish I could go this year but I'm way too busy with school.

My dad is actually going to be there, racing a 1999 Champ car in the BOSS group. It will be the green and red Tecate/Telmex one, #40.

Is anyone going to the Kohler International Challenge at Road America this year?

Oooooo !
A Champ Car ??
Can you hook us up ???
I just want to get close to it...
Those cars are awesome !

It's funny you should mention the Kohler International at Road America .
I was just looking at the event info. on the Historic Can-Am website.
They are supposed to have a huge field of historic Can-Am cars this year , and a tribute to Mark Donohue..
I'd love to go..

[wicked68]

wow cutting it close

un named vendor sent the wrong axles friday. new set should be here wednesday morning.

nice.

I assume we dont need anything to get in on thursday?

[fletcherscustoms]

Guys, its not looking good for us to make it up!! Freedombird has showed its ugly side again and wants to make sure we know it still controls us. WE had some issues that came up this weekend on our maiden voyage thats gonna keep her at home this weekend. Sorry guys I really wanted to come up and and have some fun. But this gives more time to get both cars ready. Sorry guys

[JEFFTATE]

wow cutting it close

un named vendor sent the wrong axles friday. new set should be here wednesday morning.

nice.

I assume we dont need anything to get in on thursday?

There's nothing on the schedule for Thursday.
(No racing events or practice)
So , I don't guess they would charge anything.

[ConnorB]

Oooooo !
A Champ Car ??
Can you hook us up ???
I just want to get close to it...
Those cars are awesome !

Yea, like I said I won't be there but you could absolutely get in and check it out. Were a friendly bunch of guys, if you went up to our rig and started talking racing, my dad would be glad to show you around.

Here's a pic of the car:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif



It's funny you should mention the Kohler International at Road America .
I was just looking at the event info. on the Historic Can-Am website.
They are supposed to have a huge field of historic Can-Am cars this year , and a tribute to Mark Donohue..
I'd love to go..

We've been to the KIC for the last 3 or 4 years now, it is a really awesome event. We'll most likely be there this year, racing in the Can-Am group. You guys will like this... The car is a 1972 McLaren M8F Can-Am car. It's been dubbed "The McLaren from Hell" after it was burned to the ground in the mid 70's or 80's (?) and was rebuilt completely. We had a real monster of a motor built. 598 ci Donovan aluminum block, Lucas mechanical fuel injection, giant velocity stacks... It make over 1000 n/a hp and is a motor you can run all season revving to 7500 rpm non-stop. It weighs less than 2000 lbs. I used to think I knew fast, this is a different world of it! So if anyone is at the KIC, it would be awesome to meet you and you could check this beast out.

Heres some pics:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/CIMG1347-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/CIMG12961-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/04/CIMG0283-1.jpg

and for good measure, an in-car video of this beast lapping Road America at last year's KIC:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBNh8LMShyE

[Steve Chryssos]

That McLaren is incredible. And bonkers. It's exactly the reason why I believe pro touring enthusiasts should mingle at events like the Mitty. Or the Monterey Historics.

If you car is unfinished or blowed up, come out to the Mitty anyway. This event is more of a history lesson on wheels than a driving event, so don't worry too much about bringing your pro touring car.

[Mike Holleman]

That McLaren is incredible. And bonkers. It's exactly the reason why I believe pro touring enthusiasts should mingle at events like the Mitty. Or the Monterey Historics.

If you car is unfinished or blowed up, come out to the Mitty anyway. This event is more of a history lesson on wheels than a driving event, so don't worry too much about bringing your pro touring car.
Really looking forward to history class. Those Can-Am cars make my heart skip a beat. See you guys on Thursday.
Mike

[ProdigyCustoms]

All my personal stuff is in peces right now, I needed a driver, The Bull Racer Racer came back to its second home yesterday and Ted insisted I take her. We will be bringing The Bull Run Racer and running the track.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

Talladega was fun! Were headed to Road Atlanta for real fun. She is going to see some tracks this year.

[RS_Customs]

All my personal stuff is in peces right now, I needed a driver, The Bull Racer Racer came back to its second home yesterday and Ted insisted I take her. We will be bringing The Bull Run Racer and running the track.

Talladega was fun! Were headed to Road Atlanta for real fun. She is going to see some tracks this year.


Cool, I love that red! I know I asked at RTTH, but was color code is that again?

Robert

[protouring70]

Man this is going to be SWEET!!!!!!!!!

[ProdigyCustoms]

Cool, I love that red! I know I asked at RTTH, but was color code is that again?

Robert

Cabernet.

[93Polo]

Jeff,

I'll be there Saturday and maybe ridging up with Robert.


We've been to the KIC for the last 3 or 4 years now, it is a really awesome event. We'll most likely be there this year, racing in the Can-Am group. You guys will like this... The car is a 1972 McLaren M8F Can-Am car. It's been dubbed "The McLaren from Hell" after it was burned to the ground in the mid 70's or 80's (?) and was rebuilt completely. We had a real monster of a motor built. 598 ci Donovan aluminum block, Lucas mechanical fuel injection, giant velocity stacks... It make over 1000 n/a hp and is a motor you can run all season revving to 7500 rpm non-stop. It weighs less than 2000 lbs. I used to think I knew fast, this is a different world of it! So if anyone is at the KIC, it would be awesome to meet you and you could check this beast out.

I grew up hearing stories about these beasts. Dad was standing near the ridge (now the Porsche bridge) on the back stretch of Road Atlanta when the McLaren popped it and went veritcal. He has some pics of the aftermath. Amazingly fast cars.

The Kohler Intl event looks very interesting, I'd love to make it. I've never been to Road America and would love to see a Can Am car make more than parade laps.

[JEFFTATE]

Jeff,



I grew up hearing stories about these beasts. Dad was standing near the ridge (now the Porsche bridge) on the back stretch of Road Atlanta when the McLaren popped it and went veritcal. He has some pics of the aftermath. Amazingly fast cars.

The Kohler Intl event looks very interesting, I'd love to make it. I've never been to Road America and would love to see a Can Am car make more than parade laps.

That was Denny Hulme that blew over on the back straight in the Mclaren.
Mark Donohue had a severe accident there in a Porsche 917 .

[93Polo]

That was Denny Hulme that blew over on the back straight in the Mclaren.
Mark Donohue had a severe accident there in a Porsche 917 .
Thought it was Denny but wasn't sure. Speed Vision showed the video once on Legends of Motorsport or show like that.

Charlie Kemp also had a blow over in a 917/10 the next year in the same spot. Roger Warrick did a print of the 917.

[avewhtboy]

I saw the mazda gtp cars blow over there and gtp porsche back in the day.

Got my tickets in the mail a couple days ago, weather looking nice, I will be up there Friday around 11 am I hope

[JEFFTATE]

THERE IS ONE IMPORTANT THING TO CONSIDER !!:

This is NOT a driving event like Motor State Challenge , or Faceoff at Road America..
We are not going to get huge amounts of track time at this event ... YET ..
We are showing up at this event ( This Year ) as sort of an exhibition .
So that maybe we can get more track time in the future , and get our own class with HSR or NASA ..
So , I don't want any of you to be disappointed with the quantity of track time we get this weekend..
There will be hundreds and hundreds of cars in attendance and we are going to be worked into the track schedule as available..
We may not get as much track time this weekend as we would like...
This is primarily going to be a socializing event and NOT a driving event.
Just so everyone knows ...

[wicked68]

you tricked me

free beer and hot chicks?

btw - rain is forecast saturday and sunday - do you guys have a tent for the cars or should I plan on bringing mine?

how is security beging handled for those that are leaving cars overnight?



THERE IS ONE IMPORTANT THING TO CONSIDER !!:

This is NOT a driving event like Motor State Challenge , or Faceoff at Road America..
We are not going to get huge amounts of track time at this event ... YET ..
We are showing up at this event ( This Year ) as sort of an exhibition .
So that maybe we can get more track time in the future , and get our own class with HSR or NASA ..
So , I don't want any of you to be disappointed with the quantity of track time we get this weekend..
There will be hundreds and hundreds of cars in attendance and we are going to be worked into the track schedule as available..
We may not get as much track time this weekend as we would like...
This is primarily going to be a socializing event and NOT a driving event.
Just so everyone knows ...

[JEFFTATE]

you tricked me

free beer and hot chicks?

btw - rain is forecast saturday and sunday - do you guys have a tent for the cars or should I plan on bringing mine?

how is security beging handled for those that are leaving cars overnight?

Good question .

We do not have a huge tent , big enough to fit 15 cars under or anything.
We do have a tent for us to sit under during the event.

Security should be no problem.
The track is secured at the end of every day.
Hundreds of people leave their cars , rigs , and displays there over the weekend.
The problem would not be at the track , but if you left your car outside the track. ( Like in a hotel parking lot )

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

isnt it supposed to rain pretty hard this weekend?.. get yalls rainX ready.

[JEFFTATE]

We'll see..
I'll be there for the duration..
Rain or shine.

My tires have tread..

[David Sloan]

Robert an I will be there Fri. maybe Sat. for sure.
Cant wait!

[JEFFTATE]

Thursday 2:59pm

I just talked to Steevo , ( I am at work at the dealership today , he is at the track ).
He and Bret Voelkel and a few other guys with cars did an exhibition of sorts with the HSR people earlier today , and the HSR people are very enthusiastic about our cars at the events.
So..... that's a good thing..

We may get our own time trials class at future events.
This weekends event is more of an exhibition for us ..

[RS_Customs]

Thursday 2:59pm

I just talked to Steevo , ( I am at work at the dealership today , he is at the track ).
He and Bret Voelkel and a few other guys with cars did an exhibition of sorts with the HSR people earlier today , and the HSR people are very enthusiastic about our cars at the events.
So..... that's a good thing..

Cool! Good to hear.
See you tomorrow!

Robert

[ho428]

Make sure to check out Mike and Arty's Mustangs.
They usually pit together.

[avewhtboy]

I plan on being out there around 11am tomorrow look for the bright orange TA and flag me down if you see me.

Rick

[JEFFTATE]

I plan on being out there around 11am tomorrow look for the bright orange TA and flag me down if you see me.

Rick

Ok Rick

David , Robert , and I will be ther about 9:00 or 9:30

[wicked68]

the only track time tomorrow will be if you purchased parade laps through the mitty site.

today we drove the track - it was more of a contribution to the sport for educational purposes since they only let us go a maximum of 40 mph on the laps so I struggled to keep it out of 2nd.

But its fine . there were some cool cars there and got to see them run and meet the acdc singer brian johnson.

Dont expect to come to the event and get to drive your car balls out though - the parade laps will be max 65 mph and will be in a line of cars.

If you have not driven the track - it will be fun - if you have driven the track already - you probably wont like it. I am not doing them because I have driven the track so many times and 65 mph is not enticing to me.

[David Sloan]

Headed out the door! LOL!

[2ndgenhunter]

I tried all morning and just couldn't get my exhaust put on. I really wish I could make it . Kinda breaks my heart after wrenching all week just to be sidelined cause two 12" pieces of pipe.

[protouring70]

Wow, there was a bunch of cool car!!!.. Pics later...

[RS_Customs]

Great weather for the event today. had a good time! Thanks Jeff for the ride around the track.

Lots of cool cars there. I took a ton of pics, here is a couple.

Robert

[protouring70]

Some pics from today

http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q198/protouring70/

[JEFFTATE]

Well , I drove around the track during the lunchtime "parade laps " today.
It was fun , but of course we were behind some people who were just ...."parading" in a vintage Cobra.
I slowed up a couple of times and left a big gap so I could really get on the throttle ..
I got to about 80 or 90 mph..
I did not get a chance to participate in the "touring laps" at 6:45 this evening.( I had to do Inventory at the Dealership )
But , I plan to do the touring laps on Sunday evening.
Maybe they'll have a little more speed.

Like Jeff Hinkle said , we are really just attending their event ( this time) to educate the HSR Officials about our type of cars , and we are exploring a different option for a venue (for us) in the future.

I did , however , get to see ( up close ) several Lola T70's , including the car that won the inaugural Can-Am Championship !! ( Driven by John Surtees )
And the Audi R8 Lemans Prototype Driven by Allan McNish , Dindo Capello , and Tom Kristensen , that won the 24hr of LeMans Five Times !!
And a real Corvette C6R GT1 car. ( I love to compare this one to the C6 Z06 )

[wicked68]

Well , I drove around the track during the lunchtime "parade laps " today.
It was fun , but of course we were behind some people who were just ...."parading" in a vintage Cobra.
I slowed up a couple of times and left a big gap so I could really get on the throttle a couple of times .
I got to about 80 or 90 mph..
I did noy participate in the "touring laps" at 6:45 this evening.
But , I plan to do the touring laps on Sunday evening.

Like Jeff Hinkle said , we are really just attending their event this time to educate the HSR Officials about our type of cars and maybe get a different option for a venue in the future.


the touring laps are like the parade laps - just more of them.

if you did the parade - don't waste your money. I took the z06 out tonight on the touring laps on the promise of faster better etc.

average 50 mph.......save your money and come back for a nasa hpde.

[JEFFTATE]

the touring laps are like the parade laps - just more of them.

if you did the parade - don't waste your money. I took the z06 out tonight on the touring laps on the promise of faster better etc.

average 50 mph.......save your money and come back for a nasa hpde.

I already paid for it with the VIP ticket anyway.
May as well use it ...

[wicked68]

I already paid for it with the VIP ticket anyway.
May as well use it ...


line up at the very back of the pack then. you can lag way back and run a little faster from time to time at key corners.

[formula]

Where is everybody? Jc and I are both sitting right behind steve-o's car right now... Been lookin all over all day and haven't seen a familiar face yet!

[protouring70]

Sorry Wes, I guess we should have told everyone about the tent. But you found us.

[cheapthrillz]

We had a blast yesterday. I'm trying to get my fiance interested in racing, so that we can have a hobby that we can both enjoy together. Seeing her face light up as that black mustang (the one that Brent posted a picture of) screamed by us was awesome for me! It gives me hope that she could possibly share my favorite hobby.....

It did take us about half the day to find the pro-touring guys, but one we did, I felt right at home! Jelvis is a great guy..... thanks for helping to keep this event as organized as for us as one man could, and hopefully next year, we can have our own class! Mike, your car and knowledge gave me a lot of inspiration for my Galaxie build. It was great to see a "full size" pro-touring car. Brent, it was nice to meet you and I'm sorry that we didn't get a chance to talk a little more. Steveo has to have one of the best personalities that I have ever encounterd. He's a great guy that can take half of a joke (sorry about the fender brace joke lol). Don't tell him, but I sat in his car while he wasn't looking, so Steve, sometime I'd like to talk to you about the driving ergonomics of your car and that lumbar thing on your seat (I want one...).

To everybody else I didn't meet.... maybe next time. Saw Amir drive by twice... (ba$tard would stop to hang out with us lol, he just did a drive by :machine:). I was also hoping to meet JP, shake his hand, and thank him in person for all of the help that he has given me through this site. But like I said, maybe next time.....

Thanks again to Jeff for helping set all of this up! And maybe we will get to meet everybody again at PSMC (where our cars will be the highlight of the event)!

[RS_Customs]

Cool event! Had been a couple years since I had been. Was a great time meeting and talking to everyone.

I decided to sleep today, lol. I took over 450 pictures between friday and saturday. I will try to get a bunch of them up on my photobucket in the next couple days.

Robert

[JEFFTATE]

Well , It did NOT rain on us while we were there ..
So , the weather was never a problem.

It was great to see Steevo , David Sloan , Robert Sheitlin , JC Scott , JC's pretty girlfriend , Wes , Jeff Hinkle , Bret Voelkel , Lamar , Amir , and the StreetFighters Battalion ! , Brent Walker , Rick Lofton .
Thanks for coming and hangin' a little bit with me.

I'll have to admit , the parade laps and touring laps laps were pretty disappointing.
The pace car drove extremely slow.
At one point they actually slowed down to 15mph on the back straight to pack the cars up so we wouldn't go too fast..
It was boring..

Anyway , for the most part , I had a good time .
And maybe this will give us a different option for an event.

That was the purpose of this weekends visit to the Mitty.
It was to research and feel out other options for events..

Thanks Everybody !!!

[ho428]

I hope all of you enjoyed The Mitty, watching the races and walking the paddock is really cool.
I was a little concerned some of you may be disappointed in the Parade laps as that's all the are. It's nice to get out on a Historic track but it's not the same as flogging your car on it.

I'd suggest doing some DE's in NASA, that's the best way to start driving your car for what it was built for. Very controlled and they will put an instructor with you to start out. You will have a blast, no doubt.
Some of you might even want to progress into Time Trialing or racing over time.

We're kicking off our first Open Vintage Race at Road Atlanta at the NASA event June, that'd be a good event to sign up for DE, then you can drive your cars as you wish.

I ran at CMP last weekend instead of the Mitty, this is coming off T-14 just before hammering it to around 120 down the front stretch with the green machine on my tail feathers the whole way.

Edit: BTW, I forgot to mention, that Green 944 chasing me is right up PT's alley. It runs an LS engine. Some interesting combos some guys build to race.


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[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Hey Guys!

Damn sorry i didnt get to chill out with some of you, i stopped by and said whats up to Jeff(so easily recognizable) and i met Avrgwhiteboy and he was pretty cool, even if he was rocking a truck!..

I actually was helping some of the other streetfighters get their stuff sorted and... then i got to drinkin.. then... that was it.. i was drunk.

ahahahha

Yea Jeff.. the parade and tourings WERE boring.. i dunno what they were going for going that slow.. i could have got that in ATL traffic!

oh well.. it was nice to actually touch tire to Road Atlanta for once tho.. even if it was at 10 mph

[JEFFTATE]

Hey Guys!


Yea Jeff.. the parade and tourings WERE boring.. i dunno what they were going for going that slow.. i could have got that in ATL traffic!

oh well.. it was nice to actually touch tire to Road Atlanta for once tho.. even if it was at 10 mph

The pace car people were trying to make sure that none of the "parading goobers" wrecked , by keeping us bunched into a tight slow group.

I was a little pissed , because I paid extra for "touring laps" ( which were supposed to be faster )and I was lumped in with a bunch of "parade lap " participants.
The powers that be told me that was what they had to do..
I asked them for a refund.
They ignored me.

So , anyway , I was disappointed.

[JEFFTATE]

By the way , the guys that came with Amir ( The Street Fighters Battalion )had some cool cars.
They had a bunch of vintage Nissans and Toyotas with Mazda Rotary engines in them..
They were dedicated hotrodders to the core !!
I like those guys ( and gals )

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

awww that sucks Jeff.. man i would have pitched a bitch!

And yes(folks dont know it yet) but we also have a large number of japanese Streetfighter classics that joined our ranks!

i cant wait to see what all of this boils out to... they LOVE classic american but build classic japanese.. with the same theory as us..

DRIVE.

[parsonsj]

Sorry guys!!

It came down to a fairly simple calculation:

I had family duties on Thursday and Sunday, so the trip was compressed. Then the weather looked iffy, especially on Saturday. And when Jeff found out we wouldn't get much in the way of high speed track time that sealed the deal for me.

Anyway, we've got RTTH coming up. I'll see most of you then, I hope!

Did anybody meet or talk with Brian Johnson?

jp

[JEFFTATE]

Did anybody meet or talk with Brian Johnson?

jp

I met and talked to Brian Johnson !!
He was cool.

He's also a hell of a driver !!
Seriously , he's very good !
He qualified well and won his class !
It was funny to hear him speak over the PA.
He's got a pretty thick accent.
And to think , you're listening to the singer of AC/DC over the PA !!

[JEFFTATE]

awww that sucks Jeff.. man i would have pitched a bitch!


No worries !
It didn't really matter , they were just trying to make it safe and idiot proof ..
I jokingly asking for a refund and they blew me off ..

[wicked68]

I met and talked to Brian Johnson !!
He was cool.

He's also a hell of a driver !!
Seriously , he's very good !
He qualified well and won his class !
It was funny to hear him speak over the PA.
He's got a pretty thick accent.
And to think , you're listening to the singer of AC/DC over the PA !!


me too - got my pic with him. Funny as heck - if you remvoed the F word from him I am not sure he could carry a conversation - lol!

cool guy though and very accomodating to his fans.

[parsonsj]

Oof. I'm jealous now. I don't normally fawn over famous people, but I'd love to have met him and maybe gotten an autograph.

Oh well... no one to blame but me.

[protouring70]

Hey guys, I really enjoy getting to meet everyone and hanging out. Hope we can all get together again soon!

[wicked68]

me and brian complete with my pro-touring advertising t shirt :D with dirt and oil on it to prove we do more than just shine our cars

[Steve Chryssos]

No worries !
It didn't really matter , they were just trying to make it safe and idiot proof ..
I jokingly asking for a refund and they blew me off ..

I'm sorry to hear that your Touring laps got screwed up. I'll get to the bottom of the matter and have HSR send some gear to make up for the boo boo.

In the meantime, our presence was justified. The HSR people checked out our cars. And they are impressed. They're blown away by pro touring capability and safety. .... More on that in a few days when I get caught up.

Thanks to everyone who came out.

[Mike Holleman]

Well , It did NOT rain on us while we were there ..
So , the weather was never a problem.

It was great to see Steevo , David Sloan , Robert Sheitlin , JC Scott , JC's pretty girlfriend , Wes , Jeff Hinkle , Bret Voelkel , Lamar , Amir , and the StreetFighters Battalion ! , Brent Walker , Rick Lofton .
Thanks for coming and hangin' a little bit with me.

I'll have to admit , the parade laps and touring laps laps were pretty disappointing.
The pace car drove extremely slow.
At one point they actually slowed down to 15mph on the back straight to pack the cars up so we wouldn't go too fast..
It was boring..

Anyway , for the most part , I had a good time .
And maybe this will give us a different option for an event.

That was the purpose of this weekends visit to the Mitty.
It was to research and feel out other options for events..

Thanks Everybody !!!
Well Jeff, what about me? It wasn't great to see me too?lol
I also enjoyed the event and the people. Steevo, thanks for getting me to come to the Mitty. Only problem is now I want to get out there racing. That HSR crowd do really have a good time.
Mike

[David Sloan]

me and brian complete with my pro-touring advertising t shirt :D with dirt and oil on it to prove we do more than just shine our cars

I am so jealous !
Have seen them in concert 3 times an the best was at the Fox here in Atl. About 1982 i think.
I saw his car but he was not around when we went threw the pits.
Thanks

[David Sloan]

Well Jeff, what about me? It wasn't great to see me too?lol
I also enjoyed the event and the people. Steevo, thanks for getting me to come to the Mitty. Only problem is now I want to get out there racing. That HSR crowd do really have a good time.
Mike

Hey Mike
We always enjoy seeing you an shooting the breeze.
Thanks for hanging out with us at the tent.
It was good to meet your Brother as well.
Thanks hope we can hook up again soon.

[JEFFTATE]

Well Jeff, what about me? It wasn't great to see me too?lol
I also enjoyed the event and the people. Steevo, thanks for getting me to come to the Mitty. Only problem is now I want to get out there racing. That HSR crowd do really have a good time.
Mike

Yes Mike !
I especially enjoyed seeing you and your brother !!
He is a great guy.
Sorry I forgot to mention you.
I'm absent minded ....

Mike stood vigil with me all weekend at the pro-touring corral / tent.
We had a blast talking about the hobby and I got to know some more details about Mike's El Camino.
That car is extraordinary ..

Mike's Brother use to race SCCA and he is cool to talk to..

Thanks Mike !!

[JEFFTATE]

I'm sorry to hear that your Touring laps got screwed up. I'll get to the bottom of the matter and have HSR send some gear to make up for the boo boo.

In the meantime, our presence was justified. The HSR people checked out our cars. And they are impressed. They're blown away by pro touring capability and safety. .... More on that in a few days when I get caught up.

Thanks to everyone who came out.

No problem Steevo ..
I have no real complaints.
Overall , the weekend was excellent !!

Historic race cars Rule !!!
I especially loved seeing the Lola T70 's . That alone was worth the price of admission.
I'd love to go to a Can-Am and Trans-Am combined reunion. Those two classes are my favorites .


I'm glad we made an appearence , and are exploring new turf ..

I had a very good time last weekend ..!!

[Mike Holleman]

Yes Mike !
I especially enjoyed seeing you and your brother !!
He is a great guy.
Sorry I forgot to mention you.
I'm absent minded ....

Mike stood vigil with me all weekend at the pro-touring corral / tent.
We had a blast talking about the hobby and I got to know some more details about Mike's El Camino.
That car is extraordinary ..

Mike's Brother use to race SCCA and he is cool to talk to..

Thanks Mike !!
My brother Allen did really enjoy himself at The Mitty. It brought back tons of memorys for him from his years in SCCA racing. His Son Chris was on his crew during those years and we lost Chris Thanksgiving Day at the young age of 45. Needless to say it has been very hard on him and I was hoping the weekend at Road Atlanta would pick up his spirits. It did and I thank you all for being a part of a good experience for him.
Mike

[Steve Chryssos]

Mike and Allen,
You guys are top notch. People were absolutely drooling over your ElCo all weekend--and with good reason. Other than the touring lap glitches, the Classic Motorsports Mitty was an overwhelming success:
-Over 250 race cars and motorcycles competed in vintage racing.
-Another 450 enthusiast cars lined the grass.
-We supplied 10x10 tents for each car club.
-We set up a large vendor village with souvenirs, safety equipment and food.
-AMG provided ride and drives of their entire 6.3 Litre AMG fleet. Beating on new Benzos is fun.
-There were celebrities on hand including Brian Johnson from AC/DC, Adam Carrolla and some Playboy bunnies.
-We held three major parties: A Peter Brock / BRE celebration, a Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup Series party and a Hella Night Into Day

AND HERE's THE BIG NEWS:
A few of us got together and held a pro touring demonstration for the HSR sanctioning body (Historic Sportcar Racing). The plan is simple: Convince HSR to create a Time Trial class for pro-touring cars WITHIN existing vintage races. Instead of boring parade laps, we wil get to hot lap our cars at full speed in front of the vintage racing crowd. Likewise, we could share the paddock with some extraordinary race cars. Think of it as a track day within a race wrapped in a party and run by an honest to goodness sanctioning body.

And here's the catch:
There's always a catch. They want to test the program at a smaller event before committing to larger events like the Mitty. We have an event picked out, but I have more work to do before making a formal announcement. That's fine, since like 12 people are looking at this thread. I'll make a big announcement when all of the pieces fall into place.

Thanks to Mike and Allen, Bret, Scott and Bill from Ridetech, Pat and crew from Year One and Jeff Hinkle for making our HSR demonstration a success. Here's a coupla pix.

[Mike Holleman]

Mike and Allen,
You guys are top notch. People were absolutely drooling over your ElCo all weekend--and with good reason. Other than the touring lap glitches, the Classic Motorsports Mitty was an overwhelming success:
-Over 250 race cars and motorcycles competed in vintage racing.
-Another 450 enthusiast cars lined the grass.
-We supplied 10x10 tents for each car club.
-We set up a large vendor village with souvenirs, safety equipment and food.
-AMG provided ride and drives of their entire 6.3 Litre AMG fleet. Beating on new Benzos is fun.
-There were celebrities on hand including Brian Johnson from AC/DC, Adam Carrolla and some Playboy bunnies.
-We held three major parties: A Peter Brock / BRE celebration, a Mazda MX-5 Playboy Cup Series party and a Hella Night Into Day

AND HERE's THE BIG NEWS:
A few of us got together and held a pro touring demonstration for the HSR sanctioning body (Historic Sportcar Racing). The plan is simple: Convince HSR to create a Time Trial class for pro-touring cars WITHIN existing vintage races. Instead of boring parade laps, we wil get to hot lap our cars at full speed in front of the vintage racing crowd. Likewise, we could share the paddock with some extraordinary race cars. Think of it as a track day within a race wrapped in a party and run by an honest to goodness sanctioning body.

And here's the catch:
There's always a catch. They want to test the program at a smaller event before committing to larger events like the Mitty. We have an event picked out, but I have more work to do before making a formal announcement. That's fine, since like 12 people are looking at this thread. I'll make a big announcement when all of the pieces fall into place.

Thanks to Mike and Allen, Bret, Scott and Bill from Ridetech, Pat and crew from Year One and Jeff Hinkle for making our HSR demonstration a success. Here's a coupla pix.
Steevo, It was our pleasure to be involved. I can't wait to join the HSR crew as participating members. It was certianly worth the thousand mile round trip. Let me know how I can be of any further help in putting this together.
Mike

[wicked68]

Thanks for the invite Steve. I will be at Savannah if it goes.

Here is my pittiful attempt to put all my vids together and add some music and subtitles. never did it before but here are some cool shots nonetheless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKlKzqYBPgg

[David Sloan]

Very Cool Steevo !
Thanks for inviting us to come hang out with you an all you have done for us.
Cant wait till this gets going!

[RS_Customs]

Finally got the pictures up, sorry for the delay!

There are 170 pictures and 8 small videos. I took over 450 pictures that weekend, lots of technical shots for my self, lol. Race cars have great ideas that transfer to our projects. They are all business!

Click here (http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/masterofminis/Car%20Stuff/The%20Mitty%202010/) for a page by page picture gallery or....

Click this one (http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/masterofminis/Car%20Stuff/The%20Mitty%202010/?start=all) for all the pictures on one page(slower to load).

Video Link (http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/masterofminis/Car%20Stuff/The%20Mitty%202010%20Video/)

Enjoy!

Robert