JDChristianson Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Seems to me the entry list should be growing very soon for Autobahn. Who's coming? This will be our first time to see the track. It looks like it should be great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 We will be there! It's a really fun 'momentum track' (that's what some experienced racers called it). It has some medium speed turns leading into straights so the cars that can carry speed will shine). Fuel burn should be comparable to or even less than Gingerman... far less fuel than Road America. The layout is very forgiving to off track events... lots of grass.. guard rails are generally far off track. Oh, and I almost forgot... facilities are great! There's a covered observation deck at start/finish which is about 25 feet high, complete with park benches.. lots of space. Perfect spot for spectating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.g Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Bromance Racing - Maybe, convince me why we should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mike.g said: Bromance Racing - Maybe, convince me why we should 1) Autobahn hasn't held a ChumpCar even since 2014! Come out and race it this year because it may take another few years for it to show up on the schedule again! Gingerman... Road America... NCM.. those tracks hold races every year. It's always fun racing at a new track you haven't seen before! 2) It's a 12 + 6!! So much track time! Many events are single day 12 or 14 hour races.. and with this one you basically get one of those plus another race the next day! All the advantages of a 2 day event (have issues day 1, redeem yourself day 2), with all the advantages of a long race on the first day. 3) At just 5 hours from Galesville, Wi. it's the third closest track to you guys! 4) See other reasons in my first post, above. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDChristianson Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 What he said. It's going to be a hoot. Get signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iampkrfn Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 You should race this event because I will be there and I really enjoy hearing the Bromance Racing stories of what's gone wrong. You guys have the best attitude in the paddock! Chump races are a better place with teams like you there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 29, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Because I am going to be volunteering.....that's why you should all come out and race 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 51 minutes ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: Because I am going to be volunteering.....that's why you should all come out and race Well that clinches it for me. That will be odd, me racing and you being the volunteer. Role reversal... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I will be driving @enginerd's Premium Dude BMW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi_Im_Will Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Sounds like a party. Can't race, car will be beat from WGI, but maybe I can volunteer at this one. Who do I bug for info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 29, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, mcoppola said: Well that clinches it for me. That will be odd, me racing and you being the volunteer. Role reversal... More time for beer drinking and I don't have to get up and drive the next morning 14 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Sounds like a party. Can't race, car will be beat from WGI, but maybe I can volunteer at this one. Who do I bug for info? Hey earn some free Chump bucks and watch other people do some pit stops. I'm all for that. I just send Chisek an email usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Sounds like a party. Can't race, car will be beat from WGI, but maybe I can volunteer at this one. Who do I bug for info? Just curious why you would rather run WGI over Autobahn? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi_Im_Will Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, red0 said: Just curious why you would rather run WGI over Autobahn? 1. I really really want to win WGI 2. Think I might have a chance 3. Its a really fun track 4. Long weekend minimized vacation time required 5. ITS WATKINS GLEN!!!! Autobahn looks like a really cool track, but I'd consider it interchangeable with Gingerman or PIRC. Fun to race, but there's something about the big twisty tracks like Mid-O, WGI, VIR, and Road Atlanta that makes them hard to beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 6 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: 1. I really really want to win WGI 2. Think I might have a chance 3. Its a really fun track 4. Long weekend minimized vacation time required 5. ITS WATKINS GLEN!!!! Autobahn looks like a really cool track, but I'd consider it interchangeable with Gingerman or PIRC. Fun to race, but there's something about the big twisty tracks like Mid-O, WGI, VIR, and Road Atlanta that makes them hard to beat. Autobahn and Gingerman are the 2 tracks I enjoy driving the most. Interesting to hear your opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi_Im_Will Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just now, red0 said: Autobahn and Gingerman are the 2 tracks I enjoy driving the most. Interesting to hear your opinion. Grattan is my favorite for track days, and Gingerman is a close second. But for racing, I like something a bit bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewheelerZ Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Grattan is my favorite for track days, and Gingerman is a close second. But for racing, I like something a bit bigger. Better sign up for a Mosport race then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi_Im_Will Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just now, thewheelerZ said: Better sign up for a Mosport race then! It's on the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 20 minutes ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Grattan is my favorite for track days, and Gingerman is a close second. But for racing, I like something a bit bigger. I prefer small technical tracks, but I do have a Karting background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted March 29, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Hi_Im_Will said: Sounds like a party. Can't race, car will be beat from WGI..... WGI killed Thelma.... Doesn't seem like a friendly place to me. Keep it between the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 2 hours ago, mcoppola said: WGI killed Thelma.... Doesn't seem like a friendly place to me. Keep it between the metal. That's what I was telling him! Too much armco, too close to the track. Autobahn is much more friendly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 30, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 14 hours ago, red0 said: I prefer small technical tracks, but I do have a Karting background. I think you would really enjoy VIR Grand West. That track configuration may be one of the best in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted March 30, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 1 hour ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: I think you would really enjoy VIR Grand West. That track configuration may be one of the best in the US. If this is the full course with the infield added to it, I do like that layout except when there are tractor tires at the apexes of each corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABR-Glen Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 No reason to beat around the bush, the real reason for people to get signed up is that the race won't happen if they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted March 30, 2017 Administrators Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 5 minutes ago, ABR-Glen said: No reason to beat around the bush, the real reason for people to get signed up is that the race won't happen if they don't. It's still early. Daytona didn't have a lot of people signed up in January but filled up quickly. NCM has 5 teams registered. With running the full course my guess that one would fill up to 30-40 teams or more. As they get closer more people sign up. I'm signing up early to save myself $200 . Quit being a Debbie Downer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted March 30, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 4 minutes ago, Crank Yankers Racing said: It's still early. Daytona didn't have a lot of people signed up in January but filled up quickly. NCM has 5 teams registered. With running the full course my guess that one would fill up to 30-40 teams or more. As they get closer more people sign up. I'm signing up early to save myself $200 . Quit being a Debbie Downer. For Autobahn? Thought you were working it? Or do you just mean any race in general? April 4th is the early entry deadline for Autobahn. Let's see if there's a few more entries over this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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