Administrators Bill Strong Posted February 26, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Nelson Ledges 24-Hour Enduro THIS EVENT WILL BE LIMITED TO 60 ENTRIES Supps are now up https://champcar.org/register/supplementalrules/354.pdf Friday Test Day - Run by Nelson Ledges The Friday practice will be from 9:00am until noon (1-hour lunch break), 1:00pm till 5pm, and night test 8:00pm till 10:00pm. Cost is $250 per team (unlimited drivers). Payment will be at the gate. Nelson Ledges are planning on running a two-hour session in both am and pm, for fuel calculation. Arrival on Thursday evening is recommended . Entries for The 24 Hours of Nelson updated June 20, 2018 Team Name Car # Year Make Model 1. #Gyvulys Racing Team 797 1995 BmW 325is 2. 60 Degree Motorsports 720 1989 chevrolet beretta 3. All Rhodes Racing 995 1995 BMW 318TI 4. AUTOBODY SPECIALIST 133 1979 MAZDA RX7 5. Bad Idea Racing 240 1992 BMW 325i 6. Band of Brothers 23 1998 Ford ZX2 7. BGKP Motorsports 53 1997 Saab 900 Se 8. BMTRBLU Racing 187 1997 BMW 318ti 9. Buttlords 447 1993 Honda Civic 10. Chattahoochee Motorsports 828 1994 Mazda Miata 11. Continuous Rotation Racing 173 1990 mazda miata 12. Crank Yankers Racing 186 1989 BMW 325i 13. Cremaster Racing 801 1999 Mazda Miata 14. DeCuzzi Family Racing 820 1986 Pontiac Fiero 15. Dixie Normus Racing 916 1997 Ford Mustang V6 16. E.M.O.N. Motorsports 340 91 Honda Civic 17. Enger Racing 114 1995 BMW e36 18. Ergolab.com 489 1993 Mazda Miata 19. FORMIDABLE FELLOWS RACING 909 mx5 1997 mazda 20. Glazed and Confused #2 256 1994 Mazda Miata 21. GMS Racing 767 1983 Mazda RX-7 22. GMS Racing 556 1987 Mazda RX7 23. Hole Lotta Laps 785 1987 Toyota Supra 24. hounddogs 521 1994 bmw 325 25. Jake Rensen Racing 174 1991 Honda Prelude 26. Junk Player Special 500 1998 VW Jetta GL 27. Just 4 Fun Motorsports 741 1990 BMW 325is 28. kim jung il racing 949 1990 Acura Integra 29. Lake Effect Racing 213 2003 Ford ZX3 2.3l 30. Los Peligrosos 668 1990 Mazda Miata 31. low farm 246 1999 BMW 323i e46 32. MARS AUTO 321 1992 BMW 325i 33. MDR Motorsports 830 1993 Mazda Miata 34. Miskoe Motorsports 770 1994 Mazda Miata 35. More Chump than Champ 880 1993 BMW 325 36. Mostmint Racing 50 1992 Saturn SC 37. Motorkars Racing 297 1999 VW GTI 38. MZ CUSTOMS RACING 338 1990 Mazda Miata 39. Quaalude to a Dream 180 1993 Honda Prelude 40. rbankracing.com 194 1991 Honda Civic Si 41. rbankracing.com 90 1999 SAAB 9-3 42. rbankracing.com 195 2006 SAAB 9-3 43. Red Shoe Racing 991 2002 Ford Focus SVT 44. RedGreen Racing 32 1993 BMW 325i 45. Rusty Nuts Racing 125 1987 BMW E30 325IS 46. Saggin' Mufflers 727 1989 BMW 325 47. SHOK EM Motorsports 215 1984 Porsche 944 48. SIC Racing 570 1997 BMW 318ti 49. SM Special Miata 219 1990 Mazda Miata 50. Sons of Irony Motorsports 248 1991 Nissan 240SX 51. Team Jagerbombers 185 1995 BMW 325 52. Team JagerBombers 1 165 1995 BMW 325 53. Team Koko 30 1991 BMW 318is 54. Team Non Sequitur 528 1989 Honda Civic 55. Visceral Racing Group 918 1987 Porsche 944 56. Well Lubricated Racing 478 2002 Ford Focus Event food Good Evening, My husband, Woodie, and I will be the food provider at the Nelson Ledges Race Course for the 24-hour race on June 30. We will have a tent, tables, and chairs to seat 100 people. We will also have large bags of ice. Yesterday there was a track day for Champcar drivers, and they all had good feedback for us to be prepared for that weekend. We will serve meals starting Thursday night and continue through to Sunday. We will have staff for meals every hour of the 24-hour race. We are very excited for the opportunity to feed everyone that weekend. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for us, please let us know. Thank you in advance, Sue Goodnight thesloptruck@gmail.com The Slop Truck "Put Some Pork on your Fork!" Final email sent to captains There's lots of good important information here, so please read.. So I'm going to start this email off with a request for your assistance. Nelson Ledges is super excited about our race, they have made it clear they want our race to be their center-piece event for the year. So I'm asking for your help, drivers, teams, staff, guests, everyone, please help ChampCar put on the type of terrific event we are known for. Let's give Nelson Ledges the marquee event they are hoping for! As always, please read the Supplemental Rules. There's lots of good information and answers to most questions. They can be found here. The Novice / Champ School. There's always lots of questions about this school (meeting). This meeting is not about teaching new drivers how to race, it's about how ChampCar administers a race, how you can expect the race to run. You MUST attend the Novice/Champ school if you have never raced wheel-to-wheel before, or if you have never raced with ChampCar. If you have not raced in over a year, are a newly formed team of experienced ChampCar drivers, are working over the wall, or just want a refresher you Should attend the school. All are welcome. Paddock Parking. The attached photo below explains it best. Trailers, haulers, and rigs must be parked in the green paddock area. The area in red, behind the pits will be taken up by tents for the concession vendors and for shade and shelter for everyone. Speaking of the Pits, you will be able to use small vehicles like golf-carts and mules to move around the paddock and cold-side pits. However, you must have lighting on them after dark. Your Pit Assignments are here. I am maintaining a few open spaces in the event that additional teams register. The specific pit spaces will be marked along the pit rail. We'd like to propose a potluck dinner on Friday evening after tech in the tech shed. If you'd like to participate, bring something to share that will feed 10-20 people. Staff will show up when they finish with all registration activities to hang out with the teams and hopefully enjoy some of the grub. A reminder: read through and print out the Supplemental Rules for this event here. If you have any questions about the Nelson Ledges 24 please email me here. All the best - Your ChampCar Staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted February 26, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I can't wait for my first race at NL! And its a 24! W00T W00T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted February 26, 2018 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I want so bad to bring the 79 out of retirement and try to win that one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee mcoppola Posted February 26, 2018 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 39 minutes ago, Bill Strong said: I want so bad to bring the 79 out of retirement and try to win that one. Isn't it called re-wheelment when referring to the #79? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted February 26, 2018 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 I swear there was a ban button somewhere here.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Do it, Bill!!! I want another chance to pass your car, it's been so long.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Guy Steve Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Any info on the June 29 test and tune day? Is it a Champcar event or Nelson Ledges, or another group? Would like to register for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentite Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Ran with AutoIntersts yesterday at Nelson Ledges and have a couple thoughts regarding the upcoming race. First off one of the run groups had almost 30 cars in it. This made the track seem crowded. It is going to be a real test of patience if the field for the 24 hits the 60 car mark. Second, we had steady rain the night before getting there and it continued into the morning. The track was fantastic, but the paddock was a mess. If we get any significant rain in the week leading up to the event it will have a huge impact on the logistical aspect of the race for anyone in attendance. Lastly, and maybe most important, the owner is super excited about our race and is doing everything he can to make the facility as good as it can be for us. I talked to him before they repaved it last year and he was telling me how they were touring tracks all across the US and overseas to find a compound that would work best for the racing surface. It payed off as the grip was great even in full wet conditions yesterday. The track still has plenty of character though. No more jarring bumps or potholes, now just some undulations to keep you on your toes. Curbing is installed and really allows for some more aggressive lines without the worry of dropping a wheel into a deep drop off. He is also planning on paving an area on the cold side of the pits for teams to set up. They have a really nice portable restroom trailer on the facility now. No showers, but clean and functional. This is going to be a great event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE DEE Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 Is there still only 1 WAY in & out ? Is the bridge repaired to drive over during the event or are we stuck in the infield for 24hrs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted April 29, 2018 Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 You can drive a car over the bridge, but they would prefer if the trucks and trailers didn't use the bridge. I drove over the bridge multiple times yesterday and today with my full size truck. Looks sketchy, but it is on the list for some upgrades in the future. I plan to leave my trailer on the outside of the track during the race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONCOFF Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I ran on Saturday in my track car, and the track surface is SO much better! And the curbing is good, especially helpful in the rain, and it truly adds some (ahem) racing room for passing in tight situations. Echoing some previous comments, you do not want to go off the track, you may end up stuck if it's been wet. For anyone who has been there before, Nelson is Nelson. The track layout is exciting to drive, and rewarding if driven well. We who have enjoyed the track owe the new owner a huge "Thank You" for his faith and commitment. For people who haven't been there before, think of the fun of driving the track. The amenities are like going to a worn out carnival. Be ready for it; don't be put off by it; driving the track can be thrilling. We were there in 2011 and 2012, and 60 cars on track reminds you that you are not doing lapping days, and it's entirely raceworthy. I talked with the folks doing the food truck (really tasty burger topped with pulled pork!) and they plan on being there from early first thing Friday morning through Sunday afternoon, well after the race is over, with food and COFFEE all night long during the race. Come on racers, sign up!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted April 30, 2018 Author Administrators Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I can not wait for this race!!! I want so bad to bring back my Yellow MR2 prove that we can win this race that we led for a bit at the last ChumpCar race there. Fun, but difficult time there. But well worth it. But I have to work the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Can;t wait to be back on this track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvumtnbkr Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I wouldnt be surprised to see the winners average speed over 90 mph for the entire race (including pit stops)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentite Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 hour ago, wvumtnbkr said: I wouldnt be surprised to see the winners average speed over 90 mph for the entire race (including pit stops)... I agree. I wonder if they will do live pulls like they did in 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) I wonder if they'll use local cautions when sending ambulances on track for rollovers like they did in 2013? Edited April 30, 2018 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted May 3, 2018 Author Administrators Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 entries updated and Title images added. remember that we are limited to 60 entries for this iconic endurance racing venue. we are currently at 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racething Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 this race is one of the most historic races in the usa. it is because of this race and the success of it started all of the "show room stock" type of racing that we all love doing. the cars,, teams,, drivers,, and manufactures is amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONCOFF Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 TEST and TUNE Details----I just got an email from Brian at the track. Friday, June 29, the track will be open for lapping, open only to teams registered for the 24 hour race. It will go hot at 9AM. His email said they will NOT do pre-registration; $250 cash at the track (as in, no credit cards) and that covers the car and ALL your drivers; NO additional charge per driver. This is a real help to alot of us! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 That's fantastic! I'll poll my drivers, but I don't want to use up the car on a test day. What a great option to have, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators E. Tyler Pedersen Posted May 17, 2018 Administrators Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 June 13th is a Test and Tune day for racecars only. $200 cash and track is hot at 9 am. Also Fred said they will have 93 octane on site. 5,000 to 10,000 gallons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittenauer Racing Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 For people who have run here in the past- I understand there's a lack of paddock paving, but what do we get in terms of pit box space? Trying to plan our logistics a bit - we have a big car and two small-ish trailers, hope is to put one 16x8 trailer near the pit wall with tires, spares, tools, etc, and leave the one the car goes on outside the track as a place to go take a nap. Would be nice to just work directly out of the trailer instead of unloading onto grass and moving the trailer. Sorry, we're used to the land of heat races where pit road is basically just to go to the time out box and you go back to your paddock spot between races.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, Wittenauer Racing said: For people who have run here in the past- I understand there's a lack of paddock paving, but what do we get in terms of pit box space? Trying to plan our logistics a bit - we have a big car and two small-ish trailers, hope is to put one 16x8 trailer near the pit wall with tires, spares, tools, etc, and leave the one the car goes on outside the track as a place to go take a nap. Would be nice to just work directly out of the trailer instead of unloading onto grass and moving the trailer. Sorry, we're used to the land of heat races where pit road is basically just to go to the time out box and you go back to your paddock spot between races.... Last time we were there the trailers were further away from the pits than I would have liked. Some are significantly further. But there's plenty of grass fields for all! Unload your trailer and move it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittenauer Racing Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Jer said: Last time we were there the trailers were further away from the pits than I would have liked. Some are significantly further. But there's plenty of grass fields for all! Unload your trailer and move it. Roger that, thank you for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted May 17, 2018 Report Share Posted May 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Wittenauer Racing said: Roger that, thank you for the info. I think they plan to pave some of the infield, but the track rightly came first because it put them back in business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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