KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Had a blast at Harris Hill this weekend. I heard rumors that more events will be held in Texas in the future to feed some of the middle Americans. Any truth to this? We don't have TWS anymore, sadly, but we do have great places like Cresson near Dallas, MSR in Houston and of course COTA (not sure if this will ever be financially viable for Champcar). If there was maybe one more event near the third coast I may be motivated to build the Miata in my garage into a racecar so we can run Love Racing as a two car team. I've already got a wish list of parts going.... Don't let my wallet stay full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted October 1, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 hmmm.https://champcar.org/register/events.php COTA is there. Harris Hill is there and we are working on another event too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Well hot damn I didn't see that. Thanks. Any word on the price for cota? Any hints at what the other event will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted October 1, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Cost is between free and a million bucks. we are still working on that. It will be up soon.https://eaglescanyon.com/ call, email, text, picket, buy the property next door and drill for oil, move your cattle through the property.... do anything to get them to answer the phone and give us a date. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'll see what I can do. I may know some people near there. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybird222 Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill Strong said: Cost is between free and a million bucks. we are still working on that. It will be up soon.https://eaglescanyon.com/ call, email, text, picket, buy the property next door and drill for oil, move your cattle through the property.... do anything to get them to answer the phone and give us a date. Bill, I reached out to them via e-mail and got a response within an hour. I can PM you the contact info you if you would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest E. Tyler Pedersen Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'll put in calls to Mid Ohio and Autobahn too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Bill Strong said: Cost is between free and a million bucks. we are still working on that. It will be up soon.https://eaglescanyon.com/ call, email, text, picket, buy the property next door and drill for oil, move your cattle through the property.... do anything to get them to answer the phone and give us a date. I have a team of Champcar people pelting them with calls and letters haha. I want to go there. Actually I'd like to try Harris Hill, too. I suspect it's a lot like Hastings which means a fun Miata track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted October 1, 2019 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 57 minutes ago, E. Tyler Pedersen said: I'll put in calls to Mid Ohio and Autobahn too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 43 minutes ago, Jer said: I suspect it's a lot like Hastings which means a fun Miata track. It's brilliant for Miatas. Check out the A class results from this weekend. It's VERY bumpy so be sure your dampers (and bump stops) are in good order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Took him 1 hr to respond... What about Cresson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, KoneKillah said: What about Cresson? Their paddock isnt really setup for pitstops. No pit road and there's way we could all fit under there hot pit staging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, Wink said: Their paddock isnt really setup for pitstops. No pit road and there's way we could all fit under there hot pit staging. Sounds very familiar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Hallet?? Close to Texas! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoneKillah Posted October 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'd be down. MSR Houston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55mini Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jer said: Hallet I asked the boss about Hallet and was told no cause pits on infield but I have a solution to that, take a lunch break and then teams can run out for fuel. No different then we do at Gingerman on Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 2:36 PM, Jer said: I have a team of Champcar people pelting them with calls and letters haha. I want to go there. Actually I'd like to try Harris Hill, too. I suspect it's a lot like Hastings which means a fun Miata track. Harris Hill usually sells out so be early. It's a great event. The D class is usually the slowest, A class used to dominate but seems like B class is the new hot thing. Max speed is about 90-95 for most cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted October 3, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I am told that our schedule is done for 2020. What is publicly shown are all events excluding West events as we are still working with those folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Bill Strong Posted October 3, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 From what I understand with Eagles Canyon is that if we all showed up with Ferrari's or Lambo's, then they would welcome us with open arms. But since most racers in our group race real sports cars that are on the cheap end, well, you know. Maybe one day they will except us, much like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, and COTA have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbhaywood Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Bill Strong said: I am told that our schedule is done for 2020. What is publicly shown are all events excluding West events as we are still working with those folks. Edited October 3, 2019 by cbhaywood Didn't want to derail Texas thread with question about schedule somewhere else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETR Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Bill Strong said: From what I understand with Eagles Canyon is that if we all showed up with Ferrari's or Lambo's, then they would welcome us with open arms. But since most racers in our group race real sports cars that are on the cheap end, well, you know. Maybe one day they will except us, much like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, and COTA have. Been there twice with lemons. Is this new ownership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 hour ago, ETR said: Been there twice with lemons. Is this new ownership? Yup, last year it changed hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Bill Strong said: From what I understand with Eagles Canyon is that if we all showed up with Ferrari's or Lambo's, then they would welcome us with open arms. But since most racers in our group race real sports cars that are on the cheap end, well, you know. Maybe one day they will except us, much like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, and COTA have. Maybe when they need money? What about MSR-Houston? (Just curious about how they are to deal with) Edited October 4, 2019 by turbogrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espog Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 There was a race at MSR Houston 2 yrs ago. Only 15 cars were there. Im guessing this is why we dont go there anymore. The race was in july iirc. Thats why it was such a low turnout in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETR Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 5 hours ago, espog said: There was a race at MSR Houston 2 yrs ago. Only 15 cars were there. Im guessing this is why we dont go there anymore. The race was in july iirc. Thats why it was such a low turnout in my opinion. I recall many comments that it was more like a scheduling thing rather than lack of interest. Just what I heard on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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