Guest ChumpCar Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Okay - I'm here. Long day of travel. Hotel (EconoLodge) is the same way it was in 1983, the (first and) last time I raced at NL. It's "rough." Nice to know that some things don't change. I expect that there are still some tires lining the track that were there in 1983, as well.Rain is definitely in the cards for the weekend; however, I've heard conflicting reports on volume. I;m hoping it's light. Time will tell.Mike and the East Region ChumpStaff is somewhere nearby... and Kent (Stigdad) is coming in tomorrow. The Canada/North Region team is also coming down to help out. It'll be a full house.I'll add race reports as best I can and as both time and any wi-fi will allow.I'm off to find some dinner. Club Mac bekons...John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude13 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Glad you made it. see ya at the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frylock Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 heard NL sucks in the rain, not so much the track but the paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Ruby Tuesdays in Streetsboro is the shizzle.I passed Mike & crew in the mountains of WV hours ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChumpStang Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 heard NL sucks in the rain, not so much the track but the paddockAnd for the love of all things pure don't go off track. Ruts the size of Miatas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would love to see the 25:25:25 get moved up about two weeks next year. The weather in N.E. Ohio is always beautiful right up until the end of September and then it gets cold and rainy just in time for the NL race. Last year, the weather was great for the race, but the rain over the prior week made NL grounds pretty soggy and treacherous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I would love to see the 25:25:25 get moved up about two weeks next year. The weather in N.E. Ohio is always beautiful right up until the end of September and then it gets cold and rainy just in time for the NL race. Last year, the weather was great for the race, but the rain over the prior week made NL grounds pretty soggy and treacherous.I bought snow boots for this one. Don't change the date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I got pissy in '09 when I was ankle deep in the mud in my brand new driving shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I got pissy in '09 when I was ankle deep in the mud in my brand new driving shoes.Trust me........ I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Solution was easy though. Now I never go to NL without them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostmint Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Welcome back to NE Ohio. Hope to meet you this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent merkle Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Solution was easy though. Now I never go to NL without them.Those won't pass gear check...i'm just say'n 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have with me this trip:3 pair of waterproof boots.3 rain jackets, plus my Carhart8 pair of wool socksEvery bit of thermal gear I ownLiving in NC, I shouldn't own this much cold weather crap.Because ChumpCar. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent merkle Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have with me this trip:3 pair of waterproof boots.3 rain jackets, plus my Carhart8 pair of wool socksEvery bit of thermal gear I ownLiving in NC, I shouldn't own this much cold weather crap.Because ChumpCar.New forcast just out! Large high pressure system with strong upper level currents from the Gulf,highs saturday in the 90's!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent merkle Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 in San Antonio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddcarnut Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 NL is fun in the rain...as long as nobody hits you, you stay on the pavement pointing in the right direction and you can avoid any unpaved surface in the paddock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent merkle Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 OK folks.Bed time for the last time over the next 3 days! See ya all tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Serious advice. If you go off, GO STRAIGHT. Do NOT attempt to steer back towards the track. You WILL dig in and roll. If you go off in the carousel, you'll likely hit the tire wall, but at least you can avoid landing on the tires with your roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheTransponderFairy Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have with me this trip:3 pair of waterproof boots.3 rain jackets, plus my Carhart8 pair of wool socksEvery bit of thermal gear I ownLiving in NC, I shouldn't own this much cold weather crap.Because ChumpCar. I live not that far from you in NC and have just as much if not more cold weather clothing/gear. But I work out side for a living and need to stay warm. NC gets COLD! Or maybe I'm just a weenie. Thank goodness for my carharts! I wish I could of brought mine with me to NL, but I couldnt fit all that on the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G 78 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'll have my Carhartt. Best coat ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheTransponderFairy Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have their bib... I usually put 1 or 2 thermal leggings on followed by jeans and then the carhart bib. Best combo ever. So warm! I always wanted to get one of their jackets, but there really big and puffy. Are they really warm? I couldn't imagine a winter with out my bib. Oh, any thoughts on cleaning it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogie Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Solution was easy though. Now I never go to NL without them.I gotta see the Heal/Toe with those things on!! :lol: :lol: I have another line but I will keep that to myself....Nothin on you Jeff, Kick some donkey and take some names.Hope to get to Gingerman or towards your way again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkchops22 Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 Just got word that an E30 and MR2 got into it near the Kink...E30 went for a ride, a roll and a tumble. Everyone appears to be okay, hope this is not a sign for things to come. And word to the wise: 2 wide through the kink is doable but highly un-advisable!!! Too fast of a section and the run off is soft and mushy...too mainly key ingredients to send cars rolling...be smart out there guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogren-Engineering Posted October 5, 2012 Report Share Posted October 5, 2012 We should race Nelson about Dec 10. Frozen mud, cold track . yeah. Snow. all good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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