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Posted by: Racer Chris May 18 2005, 07:04 PM

The SCCA Club Racing National Championships are being held at
the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course from September 19 through the 25th. This is the last year that the Runoffs will be held at Mid-Ohio.
Several club members, as well as a number of other 914 guys from across the country, will be driving their 914 race cars in an effort to win a National Championship in their respective classes.
We would like to officially represent the Club at this big, week long event!
We need people to organize and $$ to make this happen.

What we are hoping to have is a tent big enough to work on at least 8 race cars, on the tarmac in the lower paddock, just like the Mazda, Nissan, etc. guys get with their factory support.
This will put us closer to the action, therefore less running around. Our cars will stay cleaner and be easier to work on than being in the upper unpaved paddock.
Being together will help us all be ready for the races so we will put on a good show and get proper notice by the Speed TV camera crews on the track.

Hopefully someone from the Club can step up and organize this so the racers can concentrate on their cars and their racing.
Tasks include: contacting the track to make sure we will have the space we need; finding a tent rental company; having a 914 Club banner to go on the front of the tent; organizing people to provide cooking and gopher services; security; etc.
The total costs may reach or exceed $3000 for everything, so your donations will be much appreciated!

Each race driver gets at least three crew passes, so people helping out will be given free access to the track facility during the week as well as on the race days.
The tentative driver list includes:
E Production- Erik Madsen and Kevin Groot
F Production - Chris Foley, Ed Givler, Tom Burdge, Les Handly, Mark Hotchkiss, Keith Peare, Kyle Dolbow
GT2 - Steve Limbert
As the season progresses I'll be checking for other 914 drivers who are working to qualify for the Championships.

Posted by: william harris May 18 2005, 08:59 PM

I suggest that some enterprising member set up a PayPal account to make this happen for our racers. I can't go to Mid-Ohio, but I sure am willing to send some bucks to make our guys know the 914 club banner will be there. Volunteers? Chris, if you will send me the phone number for the track I will call and inquire about arrangements for a tent and locate a local tent rental company, etc. After all the bitchin' today everybody should get off their ass and get behind these guys.

Posted by: seanery May 18 2005, 09:09 PM

I can probably provide the banner.

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 18 2005, 09:23 PM

Chris,

I met with a national magazine today that is going to help us get a better price for the tent and help us get sponsors for this "event". I brought it up with them a few weeks back when we chatted about it in the other thread (Eric and I) They have a ton of pull with SCCA and said they would help out in several ways. We actually have a ad coming out with them hitting the stands soon. They are 100% behind me/this club and the racers. They will prove to be a VERY valuable asset to our "cause".

I'll calll soon with more details.


B

Posted by: scott thacher May 18 2005, 09:25 PM

i will be there if i dont do the wwc06, and i can bring the wcc05 banner just for show

if i do the wcc o6 teri and i will be invading so cal for a week before the portland invasion happens

Posted by: rick 918-S May 18 2005, 10:23 PM

ECR is Sept. 16th to the 18th. This sounds like a really cool event. I need to win the lottery!

Posted by: Brett W May 18 2005, 10:37 PM

If things work out I will be helping Kevin and anyone else that needs it in the pits. My car won't qualify for the RunOffs.

Posted by: mistro May 19 2005, 02:49 AM

I'd like to volunteer my services. My $$ are available too. Not sure if I am geographically desirable but what do you need me to do? Rgds, Michael

Posted by: Racer Chris May 19 2005, 07:17 AM

QUOTE (Brad Roberts @ May 18 2005, 11:23 PM)

Chris, I met with a national magazine today that is going to help us get a better price for the tent and help us get sponsors for this "event". I brought it up with them a few weeks back when we chatted about it in the other thread (Eric and I) They have a ton of pull with SCCA and said they would help out in several ways. We actually have a ad coming out with them hitting the stands soon. They are 100% behind me/this club and the racers. They will prove to be a VERY valuable asset to our "cause". I'll calll soon with more details. B

That sounds awesome Brad!
I will be waiting anxiously to hear more.
It would be great if Rich B. and/or Ron W. were up for
the trip to Ohio this year too.

Posted by: itsa914 May 19 2005, 08:03 AM

Not sure if I am make the run offs but I am willing to help anyway I can.

Posted by: Tom Perso May 19 2005, 08:44 AM

I need to check with my logistical coordinator and see what's going on around that time. I'm not sure what all I can help with, but if I can show up and do menial tasks, be a parts runner, cook food - whatever, I'll see what I can do.

Tom

Posted by: Part Pricer May 19 2005, 08:55 AM

I was actually speaking to the folks at Mid-Ohio yesterday regarding an entirely different matter. However, I got the impression that their "prime" spaces in the lower paddock are spoken-for long in advance. Has anyone inquired to see if getting space for the 914Club Tent in the lower paddock is even a possibility?

Posted by: william harris May 19 2005, 09:04 AM

Hey someone needs to be in charge. Let's not go off with multiple people speaking to the track and/or SCCA and have a cluster of confusion and chaos. (thought I'd use the bad thing, huh? ). So, since Brad seems to be dealing with the big boys with pull and $, I will stand down until asked to do otherwise.

Posted by: Part Pricer May 19 2005, 09:08 AM

QUOTE (Paul Heery @ May 19 2005, 10:55 AM)

I was actually speaking to the folks at Mid-Ohio yesterday regarding an entirely different matter...

I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes. Just trying to make a suggestion.

Posted by: william harris May 19 2005, 12:44 PM

Paul, Brad, Chris, et. al., no one is stepping on anyone's toes. These events have very long lead ins and as Paul has already pointed out, the Track and SCCA have probably already given out of the prime locations to known big players. Paul may very well have the inside tract to someone's ear at Mid Ohio. Brad and the unnamed magazine Excellence??? may want to pitch their own proposal and they sure know what they have in mind and how much $$$ they are putting up. I am volunteering to do whatever I can to help this project along. For now it looks like Brad is in charge and I just want Chris, Erik and the rest of our racers to know that lots of us are here to help. Go get em guys. I did serve as Concours Chair for NE PCA and have arranged similiar events in the past. If I am needed just let me know.

Posted by: groot May 19 2005, 01:04 PM

This is really cool. I'm in... if I can scrounge up enough points. We definitely need a Raby banner, too.

Posted by: Jake Raby May 19 2005, 01:07 PM

I have one of those.... Super nice one I might add!

Its getting closer!

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 19 2005, 01:15 PM

It's not Excellence.. I have been approached by a Vintage racing magazine (on the stands since 1986) about promoting and pushing the 914 cause. They love the little cars and have noticed the same thing I have noticed (lots of vintage racing going on with 914's) They hold Can Am events.. Vintage Indy car events.. and Vintage Formula1 events all of the world. I *think* they can help us. I'll know more tomorrow morning (Friday) when I meet with them next.

Wait until you see what we have planned for Laguna Seca this year!!


B

Posted by: Thorshammer May 19 2005, 02:16 PM

Wicked Pisser., Er ah that means really cool in New England speak.

Heres what I have learned, Nothing!

The two contact names I have are Mary Wier and Bob Khan. This is the ALMS weekend at Mid Ohio and both of them were not available , but I left messages. I will ascertain the availability of the tent space in the paved paddock.

Heres a list of things to do to make this happen.

1. Determine whos in charge. This person would not only coordinate this but attend as well to ensure the op goes as planned.

2. Determine who will be involved and their responsibilities. Crew, Cook, Tent, Blog etc..

3. Will someone set up a Paypal account, to assist in paying for this. This probably needs to be addressed now. Any accountant types should apply right to this post.

For those of you who are still unaware. This could be something really cool. Porsche has forgotten about us except for the cost of the parts. Now, they only supported the 914 for a short time and it won a bunch. We have the chance to make a showing like the Nissan and Mazda factories, and we are a club. This would make a profound impact on 914 owners and the 914 club.

As for us racers. Your help to make this fly would really assist us in putting on a good show. Many of the names Chris Foley listed have potential to finish near the front in a 914. If we play our cards right, this could be a nice article in Excellence or even Pano. Not sure, But I will tell you this, The Runoffs is one helluva experience if you like cars.

Erik Madsen

Posted by: Thorshammer May 19 2005, 02:20 PM

This is an excerpt from my other post. William Harris had this idea in another post. I thought I would elaborate. It should be a buttload of fun. See below.

Partial Highjak:Under the idea of involvement

Post Script: For those of you that don't understand what Chris Foley is talking about with his comment about a Runoffs tent. For those of you that don't know. The Runoffs is the end of the year race at Mid Ohio for SCCA competitors, held this year September 19-25, it is an invitation only, week long meet which you must qualify to attend. This year should have a record amount of 914's over 8 at last count. This is tremendous! We are trying to get club members to become involved in a couple ways.

1. The paddock parking at MO sucks, sometimes you are in the mud. Because the event is so large competitors must park in the "upper" paddock which, if it rains becomes mud because it is grass. There is a solution. The main paddock is paved, and if you have enough cars,bring a sizeable (your own) tent, and register for the space, you can have paved paddock space and premier recognition. This is mostly for manufacturers Mazda, Toyota etc.. We (the racers) are asking anyone in the club to be willing to get a tent of appropriate size (cover 8 cars) and be willing to set it up and take it down. As competitors we will have our hands full with the cars and competing. We need your help. And after all these years of the Porsche Factory sticking it to us on parts (the car is 30 plus years old) and the overall lack of support, would'nt it be funny as hell to have a "Factory 914 Club" tent. If I wasn't (but I am) racing , I would love to see this. Really stick it to them if you know what I mean.

2.Food.

During race week, if you are a chef or think you can BBQ like a mad man, and want to lend your support, we don't expect to eat for free, but this is a way someone without mechanical abilities but a desire to be part of the team and could be involved. We aren't expecting no almondine, kipper laced, tarragon basil creation, but something better than track food and hot, brown and plenty of it would be awesome.

3.Blog.

We need a blogger, this would be a PR type that would indicate to the magazines, local PCA etc.. that the 914 club will have a racers tent at the Runoffs. also duties would include blogging at the track, so this person will need an uplink so they can post pictures to the Club as to what everyone is doing and what is taking place. This is very important. This will require a really good digital camera and a press pass, so this person can get some really good action shots for the BBS. The SCCA lists the lap times as the race and qualifying happens in real time. So with Photos and lap times and bloging, this really can be a interactive event, maybe even a live cam looking down inside the tent? I am not sure. But it's an idea. An a way to be involved.

4. Track support. Some of the competitors will be wary of new mechanics working on there cars, but there is plenty of stuff to do if you want to be involved, gas, times, parts, cleaning, tire swaps etc..

5. Klingons, Yes we need some groupies as well, bring one, bring all. Don't forget the Umbrela girls, if you have any of those stashed away, please unstash them and send them to the Runoffs for visual reckoning.

This about covers what we had in mind. This should be an awesome way to be involved. Otherwise you can throw some money at it if you want, but your involvement will be most appreciated.So how about it, anyone got a circus tent laying around (hold the elephant poop and the peanuts). Again sorry for the Highjack.


Erik Madsen

Posted by: groot May 19 2005, 02:30 PM

And... we'll need a bouncer, er enforcer. There may be times when a driver needs to focus and will need his/her privacy. Also, if something needs mechanical attention, we'll need to keep the number of helpful hands appropriate to the task.

Just to keep things running well.

Posted by: william harris May 19 2005, 02:35 PM

The man in charge has gotta know! Thanks for the agenda Erik, I especially liked the umbrella girls part! So who is the general? Who is the head of the 914 racing skunk works? We need our own Huschke! Come on guys, you gotta know who Huschke von Hanstein was! One man Porsche Racing Department in the early days. Hell, I gotta print of Hans Herrmann driving the wheels off a 550 signed by Huschke in my office.

Posted by: lagunero May 19 2005, 03:12 PM

waiting on Paypal account

Posted by: guywan914 May 19 2005, 06:48 PM

Chris and fellow 914 racers, I can be counted on for some $$$ but won't be able to be at the runoffs[at least not yet]. This will be awesome for the 914 community whether one races or not!!!

Posted by: Racer Chris May 19 2005, 09:23 PM

Once we get a hold of the track people and have assurances there will be a location for us to set up we will arrange a paypal account for the donations.
I'd have you send it to me but it would be gone long before the Runoffs.

Posted by: Racer Chris May 20 2005, 05:09 AM

BTW,
If this plan comes together I will definitely be mounting a 914 club windshield banner on the race car for the TV cameras.

Posted by: Verruckt May 20 2005, 06:16 AM

There is no way I could make it out there, but I'd love to help any way I could. I would be willing to donate a webserver to get your info on a site, and to upload pics and results to, etc. Let me know if you'd be interested in that, and who would be the contact person and I can get things setup.

Posted by: seanery May 21 2005, 09:41 AM

Posted by: Racer Chris May 21 2005, 04:51 PM

I vote for William Harris being the overall GC for this. It isn't necessary for him to be on-site during the event if he has a First Mate who he can rely on to stay in contact.
This would take some pressure off of Brad who can play a supporting role, coordinating with the magazine, etc.
Now we need someone who will step up and be at the event to make sure everything runs smoothly that week.

Posted by: grasshopper May 21 2005, 05:19 PM

i could be the bouncer . If i can get out of school, and drive up, ill definetly be there. Im in for some $$$

Posted by: william harris May 21 2005, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the suggestion Chris. As I've said many times, I will do anything you guys want me to do. Maybe Brad, you and me and the other players can conference next week. We need a clear plan and then to execute it. No way we can go spending other people's money and sponsorship until the deal is done. We don't want to come across to the SCCA and track as amateur hour. In the meanwhile, I will start making calls to Mid-Ohio locations re tent rental, rates, etc. Someone needs to find out exactly where and what we can place in the paddock, if anything. Let me know.

Posted by: william harris May 23 2005, 06:35 AM

Damn, this thread is slipping away and no plan of action!!! Come on guys, we can't let this opportunity fade away!!! and the racers deserve our support.

Posted by: Racer Chris May 23 2005, 07:22 AM

Brad said he was going to see the magazine people over the weekend and let us know today. It's still only a little after 6am their time.
William, you should leave a message on Brad's cell phone.
After that you may be able to call the track. Erik M. posted names of appropriate contact people there, in an earlier post.

Posted by: william harris May 23 2005, 09:36 AM

Brad, please call me at 978 921-2929 or PM to let me know what I can do to assist in organizing this event.

Posted by: william harris May 23 2005, 05:34 PM

OK, here's the deal on a tent rental. Remember we are talking about a one week event. Tent sizes are generally 20x20 or 40x40. A 20x20 (one tent) runs about $120 per day. If you want 4 20x20s that would be 4 x120 per day. A 40x40 runs $400 to $500 per day depending on the tent type, etc. So, the tent rental alone could run $2,500 to $3,500 per the week. So, the Vintage Magazine maybe better let us know about a budget or we are just dreaming. Vintage Magazine? Are they saying we are Vintage? I that a gentle way of saying we are old and obsolete?

Posted by: Racer Chris May 25 2005, 11:04 PM

Still no news from Brad whether his contacts are serious about this effort.
No response from Mid-Ohio AFAIK.

I have contacts with a couple of Manchester CT rental companies. Maybe we can get a good deal on a tent if we want to haul it and set it up ourselves but it won't be 40x40, that's for sure. Considering the rental prices William found maybe we should buy our own large tent instead.
The Mid-Ohio approvals have to be first though; Erik, do you have anything to report? Should we have William hound them instead of you diverting your attention from prepping your car?

I hope this isn't dead in the water already.

Posted by: william harris May 26 2005, 05:54 AM

Bradley, be a dear and see what the peasants want.

Posted by: william harris May 26 2005, 07:42 AM

Good Morning Kalifornia. If you don't help our 914 racers, Arnold says you are a girlie-man Racer Chris - maybe we better plan on buying that tent. Ask Thorshammer to let me know about the best contact source at Mid-Ohio and I will make calls today.

Posted by: william harris May 26 2005, 04:09 PM

What the hell is going on here? All week no one has stepped up to the plate to help our racers!!! This is real I have gone ahead and contacted Mid-Ohio to find out about space for a tent. Racer Chris, Thors Hammer and the rest of the racers must think we are a bunch of computer jockies, while they are the real deal. Like any club, 95 percent of the members bitch about stuff, and 5 percent (or less) of the members do all the work.

Posted by: Thorshammer May 26 2005, 06:27 PM

I did get a call back today from mid ohio, They will be checking to see what space there is left, I did not write the names down but they are on my answering machine. I will get them to you william.

As for this thread, ADMIN, may we please be nailed. Thanks!

Erik Madsen

Posted by: rick 918-S May 26 2005, 09:27 PM

This is a real interesting and worth while event with real club members and real 914 club exposure.

I would think this would have been part of the clubs reason for exsisting.

Let's all get behind this.

There are some real cocky car guy's out there that need a lesson in humility!

Posted by: william harris May 27 2005, 09:04 AM

Erik: good to hear Mid-Ohio called back. The guy I have been trying to reach is Bill (not Bob) Khan. His number is 419 884-4000 ex 3034. I don't want to pester them with multiple calls, so unless you tell me otherwise I will let you call him back. You can reach me in my office today at 978 921-2929. Thanks, William Harris

Posted by: SirAndy May 27 2005, 11:44 AM

guys, brad has been kind of unobtainium since he moved to San Diego last monday ...

i'll try to get him on the phone today and see where he's at with the "magazine support" ...

if that doesn't pan out, we'll have to bootstrap it ourselves!
Andy

Posted by: william harris May 27 2005, 12:07 PM

bootstraps, masking tape and bailing wire - ain't that what holds most 914s together anyway???

Posted by: rick 918-S May 27 2005, 12:24 PM

Cool the tent thread got nailed! Ooooh good start!

Posted by: william harris May 27 2005, 01:15 PM

Rick, we should get all over this like we did when we held the Brad Bailathon!!! I know one day we held the bail fund thread down for about 12 hours combined. Come On guys, these are guys RACING 914s!!! Does it get any better than that.

Posted by: william harris May 27 2005, 03:09 PM

Erik, Chris and the other Racers: I have calls in to Adam Fisher at Mid Ohio re space in the paddock. I will post here when I know more - just rest assured this is being attended to.

Posted by: Racer Chris May 27 2005, 04:51 PM

I have good news regarding tents.
The rental company near my shop will rent to me very cheap. It just means we have to erect them ourselves.
I think I can get a 20x20 for $200 for the entire time, and a 20x40 for $400. If I'm wrong it would be double that, but its still way cheaper than what William found from companies local to Mid-Ohio.
Additionally the same company has a 20x20 frame style tent with no interior poles that they want to sell for $350. Tents like that sell for a couple grand.

One thing we have to check out with the Mid-Ohio people is regarding tent stakes/tie-downs. I'm guessing that no stakes can be driven into the asphalt, so lots of concrete blocks or something else heavy will be in order.

Posted by: lagunero May 27 2005, 05:12 PM

maybe I missed it but is there an account set up yet? Brad's avatar says 914 GOD, so let's pray he gets back to you guys

Posted by: SirAndy May 27 2005, 08:51 PM

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ May 27 2005, 03:51 PM)

I have good news regarding tents.

hey chris, just talked to brad. he said he'll give you a call ...

Andy

Posted by: Racer Chris May 27 2005, 09:21 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ May 27 2005, 10:51 PM)

brad. he said he'll give you a call ...

Anytime up to 11:30pm EDT is fine.

Posted by: SirAndy May 31 2005, 11:13 PM

where are we with this? anyone got some status report?

i'm planning on meeting with victory lane magazine within the next couple of days, so any info you can throw my way will help trying to get them to help us out with this ...

Andy

Posted by: Racer Chris Jun 1 2005, 01:45 AM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jun 1 2005, 01:13 AM)

where are we with this? anyone got some status report? i'm planning on meeting with victory lane magazine within the next couple of days, so any info you can throw my way will help trying to get them to help us out with this ... Andy

Current status:
William has left several messages with the appropriate person at Mid-Ohio, who has not returned his calls yet.

I have access to enough tents (20x40, 20x20) to cover any size group of cars we accumulate. Price is quite reasonable but we have to set them up ourselves.

Posted by: william harris Jun 1 2005, 02:57 PM

Update: after speaking with several people at Mid-Ohio, I finally was passed on to Mary Weiss, who is the person who gives out space on the paved paddock area for the event. We are now "on the list" for space on the upper paddock. This does not confirm that we have the space because there are two issues to be resolved. One: SCCA must first confirm that tech will be set up on the lower paddock area (where it has been for the last two years) and Mid-Ohio must get confirmation from vendors (who set up in the upper paddock area) as to who is actually coming and how much space they need. Mary says she will do everything possible to give us a 40x40 space, but the vendors come first. So, I will not get an "official" confirmation of the space until the end of June. Will let everyone know when I get the final nod.

Posted by: SGB Jun 1 2005, 05:47 PM

I would love to come up just to spectate...
Did anyone set up a donation account? This sounds like it could be ubercool....

Posted by: Part Pricer Jun 2 2005, 04:33 AM

QUOTE (william harris @ Jun 1 2005, 04:57 PM)

We are now "on the list" for space on the upper paddock.

I just went back and reread Chris' first post in this thread. He stated that the idea was to get space in the lower paddock. The upper paddock is not paved and is further away from the action.

Posted by: Racer Chris Jun 2 2005, 06:27 AM

QUOTE (Paul Heery @ Jun 2 2005, 06:33 AM)

the idea was to get space in the lower paddock. The upper paddock is not paved and is further away from the action.

There is a lower and upper paved paddock area. After that come the unpaved paddock and overflow areas.
The upper paved area is just fine with me.
We would be close to all the essential services, and best of all, we would not have to drive on dirt/gravel with our slicks.

Posted by: william harris Jun 2 2005, 06:32 AM

Yes, the upper paddock area we are "on the list" for is paved.

Posted by: william harris Jun 22 2005, 12:25 PM

Update 6/22: spoke with Mary Wier today at Mid-Ohio. We are still on the list for the upper paddock, but Mary went ahead and told me that based on the long standing reservations, unless someone drops out, there will be no space for anyone "on the [waiting] list" on the paved paddock. After a quick phone call to Racer Chris, I accepted her offer to reserve immediately a 40x40 space on the grass. So, the 914club has a 40x40 space definitely reserved on the grass, and if space opens up on the pavement, we can move there. So, now the questions becomes: what will be club be doing to promote/use this space. ALL RACERS GOING TO MID-OHIO should contact me with their name and class so that the track folks will know to park you in the 914club paddock. Talk to you all soon.

Posted by: groot Jun 22 2005, 02:05 PM

Good job, guys!!! This coming together nicely.

I can't say for sure I'll be racing, but I'm sure trying to. As you know we have to finish in the top 10 in our region to qualify. I'm currently in 10th place (not including last weekend's points) and I have 2 more races to go.

So, if I'm racing, I'll be in E-production, but I haven't signed up yet.

Posted by: william harris Jun 22 2005, 02:15 PM

Keep the pedal down and good luck Kevin.

Posted by: Racer Chris Jun 25 2005, 08:36 AM

I'm wondering if we should have asked for more than 1600sf since we're not going to be on the pavement.

Posted by: william harris Jun 25 2005, 07:49 PM

Well, Mary did ask me how many cars and trailers you wanted to park in the area adjacent to the 40x40 tent, so I understand that they expect you to park the cars, car haulers, etc. in the same general area. That's why she wants to know the 914club sponsored racers, so when you come in to the track the grounds crew will direct you to the area of our own little paddock. Let me know as soon as possible so the names go on the 914club list.

Posted by: william harris Jun 28 2005, 06:40 AM

Sir Andy: Was there a meeting with Victory Lane Magazine? It would be great to have some sponsorship to add some $$$ to the support of our racers. It is quite possible that 6 or 7 914s could be in the running at the nationals. When was the last time anybody saw that many 914s in top level racing? Time has come for everyone who wants to get on board to step up and make this happen. Please give us a status report.

Posted by: pastordavid Jul 7 2005, 08:50 AM

I just finished wodking the Indy Grand Prix last weekend (timing and scoring) and got hooked! Planning on MO, so if I can be of any help, let me know. I cook, BBQ (worked restaurants), trn wrenches (mechanic for 15 years), and preach (hence, pastor_david, United Methodist). Wnatgever yo need and/or want, I'm there. $$ are short (stdent pastor, wife, kids, and a 914 habit), but I'll give what I can as well.

Let me know.

By the way, Chris, got a PM to ya.

David

Posted by: william harris Jul 7 2005, 12:34 PM

Preacher Man: put in a prayer that when Sir Andy returns from his time away, he gives us good news about Victory Lane magazine and they put up some serious $$$.

Posted by: Thorshammer Jul 25 2005, 11:07 PM

I was at MO last week and met with Mary Weir, We are #1 for the upper paved paddock, but the space is only 20X40 This I believe is too small. However, We are provided 20x40 for our gear each in the supps. I did see the prime real estate she is discussing for us, it is high on the hill and close to the Bathrooms/showers, pre grid and will not flood. She was very nice.

An updated list of racers that have qualified:

EP Madsen, Go Groot GO!
FP Foley, Hotchkiss, Burdge, Handley Go Ed Go!
GT2 Limbert

These people are in.


We are still needing this to happen. I am going to contact Pano, Excellence and Grassroots motorsports for a potential story on the Runoffs and the prescence of the 914 club and 914's at MO. This would help up get some more attention. Remember, the pen IS mightier than the sword.

We need a solid commitment for:
Cook, Bring cooking stuff and be willing to feed hungry racers. We will buy the food.

Blogger, Photos, you will need to apply for a press pass from MO, this will need to be done quickly. This person should use the 914 Club.com as it's affiliation. This will get you press both access in the tower and a pass to use their high speed i net access. This is clearly a sweet position as it has access to everywhere, on track for photos, etc.
Chris and I will be carrying on board cameras, and I am trying to get a small camera for different viewpoints to be mounted on the car.

Support: Umbrella girls for the grid, with 914 club body paint, oh sorry, I was dreaming for a second, and no not you Brad, YUCK!

Someone to start a paypal account and handle the money dispersement.

This could be really momentous. If you were able to attend Lime Rock Park, You would have seen 2 914's leading the race, 1 FP Winner, and overall 5 914's on the track at the same time. A 914 set the fastest time of the race for this group, and three of us carried 914World.com decals from Seanery. We only have 2 months to get this stuff together. Lets get going.

Erik Madsen

Posted by: Racer Chris Jul 26 2005, 05:15 AM

Another 914 I think is qualified is in Texas, Ray Anderson. I met him at the 2003 Runoffs and I will be contacting him about being a part of the group.
I also know that Mark Hotchkis will not be paddocking with us because his crew is with David Finch. I am sure he will like to be a part of any celebrations we have though.
So, by my count, we already have 6 914s who will be under our banner, 2 more hopefuls and ninth 914 at the event racing for a podium in FP.
I will couble check with my tent supplier this week. It looks like four 20x20 tents will be appropriate, with enough space around them for up to 8 tow rigs in the paddock. We need to tell Mary Weir the names of all drivers in our entourage.
I want my crew guy, Pete to handle hauling the tents in my pickup truck as well as be there for set-up and break down. I'm not sure yet how I will put him up for the nine days though. MId-Ohio allows camping but not in the paddock. Their camping area is on the other side of the back straight.

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 8 2005, 06:31 AM

Its time to get this program fired up!
By my latest count we should have 7 914s under our banner at the Runoffs. I don't think Ed Givler has enough points to qualify and we have to wait until this weekend to see how Kevin Groot does at Grattan. The rest of us are secure in our points standings. I will also contact David Finch to see if he is interested in paddocking close to us. That would put all 8 914s in one place at Mid-Ohio for the Championships.
William, you need to contact me about supplying Mary Weir with driver names and tow rig spaces.
Sir Andy, you need to arrange a Paypal donate button.
Pastor David, will you be available to cook one evening late in the week (like Thursday, Friday or Saturday)? Everybody else, start counting pennies and mark your calendars.

E Prod race is late afternoon Saturday Sept 24. F Prod race is Sept 25 right before lunch. Everyone is welcome to visit during the week if you can't make it for the party or the races.

Posted by: Thorshammer Aug 8 2005, 09:14 PM

Paarty Paarty Paarty

Not even the Factory had so many cars competing. WTF. OVER. Get on Board.

Erik Madsen

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 8 2005, 09:32 PM

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Aug 8 2005, 05:31 AM)

Sir Andy, you need to arrange a Paypal donate button.

here you go ...

Donate to the Runoffs Tent Fund:

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 10 2005, 04:10 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Aug 8 2005, 11:32 PM)

here you go ...

Thanks Andy,
We're up and running.

It looks like the party/barbeque may take place Saturday evening, and for all you spectators who stay overnight to see both the EP and FP races we will have breakfast for you Sunday morning as well!
This is starting to sound real good!

Posted by: tdgray Aug 17 2005, 03:08 PM

Chris,

I can't believe I just saw this thread... I must have my head up my

If you still need volunteers to cook or run shine or whatever post it here. I'll be happy to pitch in.

I am checking the schedule to see when I can make it over there.

Also do we need more dough?

As far as getting in...what do we need to do? Do we need tickets?

I'm gonna call Doug H and see if he wants to go.

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 17 2005, 03:55 PM

QUOTE (tdgray @ Aug 17 2005, 05:08 PM)

Chris, I can't believe I just saw this thread... I must have my head up my If you still need volunteers to cook or run shine or whatever post it here. I'll be happy to pitch in. I am checking the schedule to see when I can make it over there. Also do we need more dough? As far as getting in...what do we need to do? Do we need tickets? I'm gonna call Doug H and see if he wants to go.

We can definitely use volunteers.
Anyone who wants to help out can be put on the crew list of one of the competitors. Entry for three crew for each driver is included in their entry fee. Additional crew is $40 for the entire week. General admission, OTOH, is $40 per day if I'm not mistaken.
Things volunteers can do include: run errands, get food, observing during on-track sessions, car prep assistance, take pictures, blogging, etc.
I have a detailed schedule of all on-track sessions.

Check out this topic for contrubution information: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=36274

Posted by: xitspd Aug 19 2005, 08:00 AM

Hey Boyz, I just threw another $50.00 into the project and became a Century Club member. Some of you guys try to make it to WCC06 so we can have a together. Good Luck at the Race!

Dan Callicott


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Posted by: groot Aug 24 2005, 06:24 AM

I'm officially "approved" for the Runoffs.

http://register.scca.com/runoffclassdetails2.aspx?DETAILCLASSABBR=EP

I'm hoping for a top 50 finish (there are 51 entries).

Posted by: groot Aug 24 2005, 06:26 AM

Erik,

You're entry shows 914-4..... anything we should know about?????

Posted by: Thorshammer Aug 26 2005, 08:13 AM

Yeah,

I changed my mind and am bringing the 4 cylinder,...... NOT!

I don't know what they are thinking? My entry says 914-6 when I put it in????

Retards.

Erik Madsen

Posted by: Racer Chris Aug 28 2005, 08:31 PM

POSITION AVAILABLE!
Runoffs Barbeque cook.

Due to the recent passing of pastordavid's father he will be unable to work the grilles at the Runoffs this year.
If anyone is available to take over this responsibility please speak up. The job includes menu planning and execution for the Saturday evening barbeque and Sunday morning breakfast.
Please contact me for more details.

Posted by: Thorshammer Aug 28 2005, 09:09 PM

Hey Blogger,

This is what I am talking about.

Posted by: tdgray Sep 2 2005, 06:35 AM

Just thought I would offcialize this... if that is a word.

I will be coordinating the food for Sat and Sun.

I will be bringing the grill and supplies, as well as shopping for food and libations

Please help me by indicating how many people will be in attendance for dinner Sat and breakfast Sunday. Thanks

Posted by: tdgray Sep 6 2005, 01:01 PM

OK, I have heard from Chris and Kevin. That leaves 5 racers unaccounted for right?

Total right now is 15, including my two.

Let me know people.

And don't forget to DONATE

Posted by: tdgray Sep 8 2005, 09:34 AM

Chris. et all.

I am confused as to whether or not I need to purchase a GM pass for the weekend or if I need to be added to someones list and pay for a pass that way.

Also on the map below where will the tent be.


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Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 8 2005, 09:43 AM

We will put you on someone's crew list Todd. No charge.

The tent location is just above the South Parking area, to the right of the main driveway.
You will enter via gate 3. Registration will be on your left.

Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 9 2005, 05:56 AM

Only a week to go until we leave for Mid-Ohio. It may be the last time ever that eight 914s are together at one SCCA race.
The collection is still not quite enough to pay for the tents.
NO one has posted on the club barbeque thread that they plan to attend except for the cook.
I'd hate to cancel the whole club sponsorship thing when we're so close but I haven't seen any contributions for an entire week now and only one for $30 last week.

If you like watching my videos you should be in on this.
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Donate to the Runoffs Tent Fund:

Posted by: william harris Sep 9 2005, 07:49 AM

Chris: I just PayPal'd you $100 for the tent. Wish I could be there to cheer you guys on. Come on guys, dig deep and support the 914 racers. Who will match my payment???

Posted by: Thorshammer Sep 9 2005, 12:49 PM

Todd,

I need your full name to include you on my crew list, I only have two. Please include my crew for 3 total.

Dorothy Madsen
Pete Agopagou (?) "the greek"
Ed Givler

Erik Madsen EP #20

Chris,

I still need to give you my 50.00 see you at the Runoffs.

Erik

Posted by: william harris Sep 9 2005, 01:55 PM

DAMN IT PEOPLE, SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!

Posted by: tdgray Sep 9 2005, 02:58 PM

Erik,

Full Name - Todd D. Gray

Also bringing co-chef. David McKibben.

Thanks Erik, I've got you down for three.

Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 9 2005, 04:03 PM

QUOTE (Thorshammer @ Sep 9 2005, 02:49 PM)

Pete Agopagou (?) "the greek"

Erik,
It's Agapoglou, and he's on my crew list already.
Chris

Posted by: Thorshammer Sep 10 2005, 08:34 AM

Okay,

So I will add Todds friend.

Erik

We Still need a blogger, Very badly.

Posted by: tdgray Sep 10 2005, 06:17 PM

QUOTE (Thorshammer @ Sep 10 2005, 10:34 AM)

Okay, So I will add Todds friend. Erik We Still need a blogger, Very badly.

Erik,

I think Chris meant he has Pete on his list... maybe... I don't know.

If so I need added to someone's crew.

Also Erik and the like, I know you guys will be in town long before I come out. PM me for my cell number... if you need supplies or something before Sat. I'm only an hour away.

Posted by: Racer Chris Sep 16 2005, 12:31 PM

I just picked up the tents from the rental company.
They take up the entire bed of my Dakota. My big truck is going to be filled to the gills for sure. I hope the extra weight doesn't put it over the GVW.

Posted by: Thorshammer Sep 16 2005, 11:20 PM

Thank you everyone, for your support in helping us attend the Runoffs in style and promote the club. I will be traveling Saturday afternoon Masspike to I 84 west to 381 through Wilkes Barre south to I 80, all the way to youngstown to 76 to 71 to Mansfield.

Its been alot of late nights and hard work. But hopefully it will all be worthwhile. The car looks pretty damn good, some flaws in the paint, but it's a racecar. not a show car. Motor sounds really good with the new headers and exhaust. Found some really interesting things on the Alignment rack the other day. Like one side of the car was 1 inch longer than the other side. and one side caster was 3 degrees and the other was 6, WTF over. how did that happen.

Oh well, I was able to change a few things that had been nagging be for while, such as the spark plug wires. If you ever need really good spark plug wires, call Richard Clewett, they fit, and work great. I am very pleased with his stuff.

If you want to spectate on line for the races, you can, go to SCCA website and click on Club Racing and the Runoffs, than look at timing and scoring, each session is timed and they have real time on the website. it's not the real thing,but it is cool. There is also a schedule posted. so You can see when we are on the track.

Erik Madsen

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 17 2005, 04:44 AM

can't wait to hear how you guys were doing ...

Andy