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TR6-6SPD Ken Hiebert Toronto Ontario (255 posts) Registered: 04/23/2008 11:43AM Main British Car: 1972 TR6 1994 5.7 L GM LT1 |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Rick,
We're all looking forward to the meet this year with great anticipation but I do have one question. Thursday's activities are listed as visiting the O'Reilly Raceway Park for "the road course". I've never been there but from what I see using Google Earth, there appears to be just the drag strip and the oval track. Other than the autocross, is there something else available there? |
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Ken, I checked both Google maps and map quest. Both show the complete layout if you use the aerial view. Check for Indianapolis Raceway Park, that will get you the results I found and show that it's now called O'Reilly Raceway Park.
There's a drag strip, oval track, and a road course on the grounds, with the main straight of the road course running along the drag strip. It should be quite a day with some good laps behind the pace car based on your ability and car prep as well as some good autocross in the afternoon. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/02/2010 02:34PM by Bill Young. |
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Ken,
2.5 mile road course. Unlike VIR, pretty flat. It's Indiana, what do you expect? [www.na-motorsports.com] "It should be quite a day with some good laps behind the pace car based on your ability" Say What?! |
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4513 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Did I miss something, or are y'all not taking registrations, yet? Time to start taking some money.
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kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Maybe this year's meet is just going to be a "HAPPENING". The 3 stooges have gotten the arrangements, etc, but there bound to be expenses. seems like we should be sending them some money, but who and how much? Well, they will let us know. See you all there!
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Carl, et al....
We've had some REALLY SLOW responders to contracts....and I cannot put a registration form out there until we know exactly what things are gonna cost. I anticipate hearing from the final venue this week....(we talked to them on the phone on Monday) and we should be able to have the registration form out next week....it's finished except for plugging in the individual activity (ala carte) fees. Pete "Larry the Stig" Daydreams Gentlemen - Start Your Engines - FastTimes Karting Rick "Moe" Straps In at FastTimes Dave "Curley Joe" Relaxes Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/07/2010 03:02PM by mowog1. |
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Don't miss out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O'Reilly Raceway Park (formerly known as IRP) The Main Straight at ORP - Yes, it's also used as the drag strip! The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Your hosts - Rick-Dave-Pete.....The Three Stooges! Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/07/2010 03:43PM by mowog1. |
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Capt'n Moorgone Mike Moor Angola,IN (116 posts) Registered: 11/20/2008 07:05PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB 300 Buick |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Thanks guys,for the preview to make the wait harder! Rick,any progress on the GT? Let's go !! Mike
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
BritishV8 2010 registration form is now available!
A link should soon appear here on BritishV8.org E-mail me at mowog1@aol.com if you need a copy. |
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Scott68B Scott Costanzo Columbus, Ohio (562 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:30AM Main British Car: 1968 MGB GM 5.3 LS4 V8 |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Rick,
I'm assuming that the O’Reilly Raceway Park road course will require a helmet and rollbar if you have a roadster. Is that correct? Thanks! -- Scott |
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
We know that a helmet will be required....other safety equipment such as roll bars, hardtops, catch cans, etc are still being discussed with ORP.
I recommend that you sign up for the track session if you are leaning that way now....we can work with you should we be given unrealistic safety requirments. |
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Registrations are beginning to come in!
Don't forget the earlybird registration fee.....plus....we could use the cash flow! |
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Tick-tick-tick-tick.....May 31st is rapidly approaching...and will signal the end of EARLYBIRD registration...save some bucks and register NOW!
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
We met today with the member of the Champaign County Sports Car Club who will be in charge of the autocross.
We will have an interesting, fun course for you...we have a LOT of room available, so it will not be like the autocrosses of years past, where we had to contend with traffic islands. |
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2010 - Save the Date! - July 2010
Registration for BritishV8 2010 is still open - registration fee is $75.
Karting is about full, but all other activities (autocross, road course, IMS tour, banquet, etc) is still available. You can still get a room at the Clarion...but it will cost you a bit more. Please advise the hotel staff that you are with BritishV8 2010 so that we can get credit for your hotel room against our contractual minimum! |
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