2011 Motorstate-my thoughts

[dontlifttoshift]

Am I the only one that wants to see the results? Really?

[Steve Chryssos]

When you consider how little hype the event gets, it's all the more amazing that the Motor State Challenge is the largest and most competitive Pro Touring driving event on the planet. This year we had hot shoe Danny Popp on hand to serve as a base line for our cars to compete against. Danny was always eager to show other drivers the fast way around, as well. The Cat and Mouse between Danny Popp and Kyle Tucker was a thrill to watch. Our community needs more instructor types like Danny and Randy Bell. Sorry we didn't get to meet face to face, Danny. See you at Pirelli Ultimate Track Car Challenge.

My observations are a little less gloomy.

• The number of fast, competitive cars and drivers is growing. The cars just don't look tight, they ARE tight.
• Novice drivers NEED NOT be intimidated. You can still enjoy a fast, fun, high-performance driving experience without fear of 10/10th competition, fire, or brimstone.
• As a group, drivers are doing a much better job of respecting flags and other track guidelines. Very little time was lost to ignored flags or yahoo-type mistakes.
• The Motor State Challenge WILL exceed 100 cars next year, so the schedule and guidelines will evolve to accommodate that growth. If your car will not be complete, be sure to attend anyway.

Since my car is undergoing engine updates, I worked timing and scoring up in the tower. That means I had the best seat in the house. I'm totally blown away by the people, the cars, and the rare opportunity to be involved.

[lotarust]

I could'nt have had a better time. Thanks to Scott, his staff and the SCCA guys who I thought made both days run extremely well. This was my first time at gingerman but it won't be my last! My only regret is that Jake and Kenny could'nt make this trip. In reference to the fire extinguisher, I think a car should have two. On saturday we used mine and three others. I hope nobody ever needs one but stuff happens,and probably at the most inconvienient time and location. I still say the best part of these events is the people!!! A well deserved congrats to Sam! I did my best to give him a couple of good rides,but I'm concerned after riding with Kyle and Stacey he might think I should have had my flashers on!


Kenny Sr.

Beat it like a rental car!


31 Ford Sedan
32 Ford highboy roadster
47 Chevy good humor truck
66 Mustang














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[Ron S]

Good seeing you again Steve, thanks for running blocker for me on the run back to the hotel. Still picking the glass out of my knuckles. LOL

Its a shame the boys had school Kenny, but we don't want them to be as dumb as we are.LOL Good seeing you again, probably see you at RTTH in Sept.

[wmhjr]

I could'nt have had a better time.

Except for the drive home, right? I honked at you someplace in Ohio as I passed enroute home. You must have gotten home LATE!

Good meeting you, Ken. That mustang of yours has a beautiful sound!

[wmhjr]

Ron, BTW I brought a pic of your ride (after the windshield modification) back for a buddy of mine who is still drooling. I think he'd be willing to take care of the glass if you wanted to get rid of the car.

[Debington]

Each event we attend and every time I get behind the wheel I have more fun than the time before. This year we had a lot of family attend with us to see what it is we do with all of our time and money....needless to say they all had huge smiles on their faces when they left the passenger seat of either one of our cars! We don't have to explain anymore, I love that!

This was another great event and I have to give my thanks again to everyone that made it possible. From where I was in the pecking order everyting went off without a hitch.



Congratulations again to Herb and Carol. I can't wait until there is an event that we actually link up with you guys and cruise to together.....OUSCI 2011?

[Bow Tie 67]

I spent the last three days working on daily drivers. Fun, fun, had a great time as always. Instructing an 11 car with a 7/10's driver pushing 10/10's priceless. Belly buttons and Blazing Saddles in one night priceless. Getting my a** handed to me by a better driver humbling. Good times, good memories.

[68sixspeed]

Some very impressive results by all. I'm mad I couldn't make it, maybe next year depending on how the new rules shake out. Also very cool that you guys had Danny Popp running with you, that sets the bar as high as it gets. (for those who don't know his record, 7x national scca champ - a few of those in the pro class, nasa national champ 4x, etc etc.) Just curious on the results- is everyone scored together or are the vendors and the "pro" driver scored in their own group/points? I take it by Bill's first post that all year cars were allowed for points? -Dan

[Jim Nilsen]

Thankyou to everyone who put in the hard work to make it the best one yet.

Meeting all the new faces was the best part next to going well over 100 mph and no tickets !! The walk through at the autocross with Danny Pop was one of the best walk thru instruction I have ever had, he pointed out the line really well and gave some tips on what cones to look for and it really helped because I didn't have any power steering to assist me and the lines he pointed out were really wide and smooth.

I hope to be there next year !

[Yelcamino]

Congratulations again to Herb and Carol. I can't wait until there is an event that we actually link up with you guys and cruise to together.....OUSCI 2011?

Thanks Deb! We're looking forward to the next time as well!

[796spdbu]

All I can say is Carol and I had a BLAST!!!

On top of a first class event, we celebrated our 19th anniversary on Sunday autocrossing in our El Camino (that we've owned since '97) and became members of the Rat Pack! I can't think of a better way to spend an anniversary!

Thanks Scott, Motorstate and the SCCA guys for a great time! We'll be back next year!

Congrats Carol and Herb! As a fellow Rat Pack memeber(since the motor state last year) Im sorry I missed the fun! Hope to catch up with my fellow Rat Packers at the next event!