CWeber Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 ^ I suspect many could not afford to go to Nationals this year. Some people are better at getting sponsored which seems to be the way to go since a friend of ours found a sponsor so good for him! We actually had a hotel reserved ready to go right after Nationals last year BUT getting laid off in January did not help make it possible for us this year. Unless our financial situation changes for next year, doesn't look to be feasible for us next year either. (and we attended in both 2011 and 2012 too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 That's some gall to tell people with more meager budgets, or had life happen, or whatever else that they don't matter to NASA and don't matter to the Championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbodleimages Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 the scca run offs at hp failed because in part being in the center of the country made it near no one and far away from everywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra4B Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 It's racing not charity... at the end of the day a moving venue would be best if it's feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&A Racing Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 That's some gall to tell people with more meager budgets, or had life happen, or whatever else that they don't matter to NASA and don't matter to the Championships. I guess it is, but is it any different than other businesses work. What business values the input of those that don't use thier product over those that do? Life gets in the way for all us from time to time, my real point is the forums are a poor representative of the entire customer base, like most social networks it tends to be a voice of the vocal minority at times and no matter what NASA chooses there will be complaints from a few. Lets go race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWeber Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 But anyway, very curious to hear where Nats 2014 will be! ...wonder when the announcement will be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I am hearing it will be a street course set up at Montauk Point on Long Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperkins Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I think it's funny that most of you dismiss Road Atlanta because its a horsepower track. My "high hp" Corvette reaches the same top speed at Mid-Ohio as it does at Road Atlanta. I think you're all skeered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 street course I take back my comment about RAtl being a car killer well, almost anyway I'd do RAtl for sure, just not what *I'd* pick were I in charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbodleimages Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I think it's funny that most of you dismiss Road Atlanta because its a horsepower track. My "high hp" Corvette reaches the same top speed at Mid-Ohio as it does at Road Atlanta. I think you're all skeered. a. if perception is correct that road Atlanta is an hp track and mid ohio a handling/technical track, why should the driver/car combination that handles hp better and high speed cornering better be handicapped every championships??? that doesn't seem fair. b. I can back up perk's comments. my mustang top speed at road Atlanta is just about the same as at mid ohio. that speed btw, is about the same at two locations at vir and at Watkins glen. I think road America might have a faster spot. c. the overall impressive some can give is that road Atlanta is easy compared to mid ohio. I think that can be a very dangerous pov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Top speed comparisons are all well and good, but you should probably compare time spent in twisty sections to time spent at wot banging gears if you want to make a great case for handling track vs horsepower track. Also - uhh, Miller is a high speed cornering track and definitely rewards hp. If you'd ever go, you'd know that RAtl isn't an easy track for sure though, lots of tricky blind corners. Could be fun as part of a rotation among tracks with maybe a bit different balance to provide some variety. The proximity of walls + people really going for a championship and possibly writing off cars does pose a concern. Even if you're not the one wrecking, a long FCY for cleanup would suck to have at any point during a champ race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmmotorsports Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I like pickles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra4B Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Another advantage for VIR... tons of real estate for offs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 my mustang top speed at road Atlanta is just about the same as at mid ohio. that speed btw, is about the same at two locations at vir and at Watkins glen. I think road America might have a faster spot. top speed on the longest straight and the % of the lap spent at WOT are very different things. RA's throttle "on time" for a % of the lap is much higher than MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbodleimages Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 what was I thinking??? now I know why mid ohio is the only worthy choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 what was I thinking??? now I know why mid ohio is the only worthy choice. I don't have a problem with RA as a nationals track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 everyone just go ahead and get in line to hire Mark to drive your car if RAtl is the selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWeber Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Anyone know when the announcement will be made of where it will be and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flink Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The choice is obvious: the World Famous Sonoma Raceway! Best of all, newcomers can learn the track in a couple of sessions, so there is no local advantage! (wanders away again, whistling innocently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 maybe the delay means they're working on something special - new track, or a longer term deal, or some yearly rotation type schedule, or...?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinhardz06 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 maybe the delay means they're working on something special - new track Spa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrew8991 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 maybe the delay means they're working on something special - new track Spa I won't settle for anything less than the Nordshliefe if I'm travelling that far, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braknl8 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 everyone just go ahead and get in line to hire Mark to drive your car if RAtl is the selection Quiet Ken, you're hurting the cause.... Besides, GA Peaches are definitely a bucket-list item! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKETODRIVE Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would do Spa. I would be homeless after I came back but I would do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Smith Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Spa and a divorce in the same week. Sounds exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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