Shelby Northwoods at Road America [Archive]

tgentry

06-20-2002, 12:52 AM

http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/

Hey guys, and gals, who's going? The Gentry's are signed up and ready with a room at the AmericInn in beautiful downtown Plymouth.

After just 2.5 weeks of registration the event is half full, so if you're going, get your butt in gear :burnout:

If you have never been to Road America, you NEED to go. This is one of the largest all Ford events in the country, at the longest race track in North America. It's also one of the most beautiful tracks, and with 14 turns (a couple of which aren't even really turns) in 4 miles, plenty of room to stretch your Cobra's legs... errrr, I mean if Cobras had legs.

The Northwoods Shelby guys put on an excellent event, so come on out.

Dean95CobraR

06-20-2002, 07:42 AM

You know I'll be there!!:thumbsup:

98banana

06-20-2002, 09:14 AM

So, what does "touring laps" mean for Friday and Sunday?

b_tone

06-20-2002, 09:29 AM

Tom, this is one of the best events I have run. I have been running this event since I was 15, that was my first event actually. It's an open track session. Last year we put over 600 miles on the car at Road America. The car gets a workout and lots of people get some good rides. Saturday is really fun, it's a timed solo 1. I have been stuck at about the 5th fasted time of the day for a couple of years but this year we have a whole bunch more horsepower. I am shooting for runner a sub 2:40. Unofficially last year i ran a 2:43 so I think we can do it.

If you want to go sign up quick, it fills up very quickly and saturday is already getting close.

This event is very well run by Gary Hammon and you get a lot of track time. RA is one of the best tracks in the country.

The downer for you (tom) is that you cannot stay at the track all night, but the Osthoff is great. Talk to me about it this weekend and I will let you know more info.

Brian Tone
AIX # 33

tgentry

06-20-2002, 09:44 AM

Yep, "touring" = open track in Northwoods SAAC.

There is a campground right across the highway from the track. If the track won't allow overnight camping that's probably your best bet with the RV.

Come on Tom!!! I still want to see the banana run! :bounce:

98banana

06-20-2002, 10:28 AM

I would like to go. I'm not sure if the Banana will be ready by then so I may have to bring the Focus. :D

Brian, I'll definitely talk to you this weekend about it.

Stupid question: what state is RA in?

kevin

06-20-2002, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by 98banana
I would like to go. I'm not sure if the Banana will be ready by then so I may have to bring the Focus. :D

Brian, I'll definitely talk to you this weekend about it.

Stupid question: what state is RA in?

wisconsin. near fon-du-lac (sp)

kevin

06-20-2002, 10:39 AM

Cobra-R

06-20-2002, 12:15 PM

Originally posted by tgentry
http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/

Hey guys, and gals, who's going? The Gentry's are signed up and ready with a room at the AmericInn in beautiful downtown Plymouth.

After just 2.5 weeks of registration the event is half full, so if you're going, get your butt in gear :burnout:

If you have never been to Road America, you NEED to go. This is one of the largest all Ford events in the country, at the longest race track in North America. It's also one of the most beautiful tracks, and with 14 turns (a couple of which aren't even really turns) in 4 miles, plenty of room to stretch your Cobra's legs... errrr, I mean if Cobras had legs.

The Northwoods Shelby guys put on an excellent event, so come on out.

Sent mine in today. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I signed up for all three days. :D :D

tgentry

06-20-2002, 01:23 PM

Actually RA is closer to Sheboygan (easier to spell too:p ).

From Tom L's distance I don't imagine that matters much, but if you're looking for a hotel and Elkhart Lake and Plymouth are full, your next best bets are Sheboygan Falls, and Sheboygan.

98banana

06-20-2002, 01:37 PM

I just checked the NASA Schedule and that's the same weekend as the Lowe's Motor Speedway event. I'm hoping to make that my first AI race. I'll have to think about this over the next few days...

sn8kbit

06-20-2002, 05:28 PM

tom, it'd be great if ya went, i didn't know that was an AI weekend, i've been trying to twist shugg's arm into going up also. i'm running friday and sunday, but i have to wait till july 1st to sign up, when they post it on the net. RA is not to be missed, and not to worry, "i no cooka dis year".....LOL

kevin

06-20-2002, 06:05 PM

mine goes in 2morrow:thumbsup:

Cobra-R

06-20-2002, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by kevin
mine goes in 2morrow:thumbsup:

We are going to have a good time. Come on guys, lets make it a bigger party. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

97whitevert

06-20-2002, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by #41Killer

We are going to have a good time. Come on guys, lets make it a bigger party. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

wish i could......:( :(

johnbasf

06-20-2002, 09:49 PM

LMS is calling!!!! 1:10 from the house.:D :D Lisa can go too!!!!:D :D Road America next year for sure.

97whitevert

06-20-2002, 10:20 PM

Originally posted by johnbasf
LMS is calling!!!! 1:10 from the house.:D :D Lisa can go too!!!!:D :D Road America next year for sure.

america is only about 30 min further than michigan.....;) ;) :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

johnbasf

06-20-2002, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by 97whitevert

america is only about 30 min further than michigan.....;) ;) :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

Is that all!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek:

97whitevert

06-20-2002, 10:52 PM

Originally posted by johnbasf

Is that all!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek:

yup!!! that's what tom told me anyway....:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

98banana

06-21-2002, 05:51 AM

Originally posted by 97whitevert

yup!!! that's what tom told me anyway....:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Tom who:confused: :confused: :confused:

97whitevert

06-21-2002, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by 98banana

Tom who:confused: :confused: :confused:

tom YOU!! John kept saying that YOu wwere saying that everyhting was 30 mor miutes or 30 more miles (as the crow flies...);) ;)

tgentry

06-21-2002, 09:05 AM

Road America would be just a hop, skip and jump from GingerMan if it wasn't for that dang puddle in the way. Maybe if you make it a real BIG jump... :D

97whitevert

06-21-2002, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by tgentry
Road America would be just a hop, skip and jump from GingerMan if it wasn't for that dang puddle in the way. Maybe if you make it a real BIG jump... :D

or we could be like some members.. and just go ahead and drive thru that puddle....:eek: :rotf:

Big Daddy

06-21-2002, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by 97whitevert

or we could be like some members.. and just go ahead and drive thru that puddle....:eek: :rotf:

Now I wonder who you could be talking about??? :D ;) :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

b_tone

06-24-2002, 09:14 AM

Road America is about 3.5-5 hours past Gingerman depending on when you hit chicago traffic.

Tom, I thought about the AI race at Lowes, and still decided to run Road America. I have been running there since I turned 15 and it is one of the best open track events in the country bar none.

Think about it. Hey we could just move the AI race up there, now we're talking!!

Brian

98banana

06-24-2002, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by b_tone
Road America is about 3.5-5 hours past Gingerman depending on when you hit chicago traffic.

Tom, I thought about the AI race at Lowes, and still decided to run Road America. I have been running there since I turned 15 and it is one of the best open track events in the country bar none.

Think about it. Hey we could just move the AI race up there, now we're talking!!

Brian

John and I were talking about it this weekend. I REALLY want to do both Lowes and Road America. I'm still torn...

One deciding factor for me is that I don't plan to get real serious with AI until next year, so it sure won't hurt to miss a race.

Oh man.... I hate decisions...

sn8kbit

06-24-2002, 09:49 AM

awww c'mon tom, stop here in the ville, rest, go up and harass dean with me, then up to RA. the road trip alone's worth it. getting the 'point by' by ahmish folks in their wagons on the way to dean's is sooooo fun....:rotf:

tgentry

06-24-2002, 09:52 AM

Hey Tom, if it helps you decide, Road America serves really good brats. I bet you won't get that at Lowe's. :D

I guess it's going to come down to whether you want to race at Lowe's or have lot's of track time at RA.

b_tone

06-24-2002, 09:58 AM

Tom, you forgot about the Eggers in the morning.

I don't know if there are Brat's in the South, at least good brats.

Tom, you need to nix Lowes, come on it's like nascar, and come up to Road America.

My parents are leaving with the car in tow from Atlanta on Tuesday with arrival at Road America on Wednesday. They don't allow camping at the track so you will not be allowed to stay in the RV. The Osthoff is the way to go. We are stuffing almost a dozen people into our room (really it's a 3 bedroom condo with a pull out couch). Also, you need to get on it quick these slots fill up very quickly. Come one tom, it's a great track and you might even have a chance to set FTD on Saturday if I back off and l teach you the line :)

Brian, shooting for sub 2:40's at Road America

98banana

06-24-2002, 10:09 AM

You guys need to stop! My arm is about to wring out of it's socket!!! Okay, I'm sending the thing in today. (Of course, I need to talk to Mrs. Banana first...)

Although the Brat's sound good (in a sub roll with spicey mustard) and the challenge by Brian :D is also a factor, I think it's the track time I like!!!

And Steve, you're on for the stop in the 'ville but if those ahmish folks don't give a point-by, I'm taking the pass anyway!:rotf:

b_tone

06-24-2002, 10:15 AM

Ah yes, the track time. How about nearly 700 miles in 3 days two years ago. Give it was driven multiple sessions but that is a work out.

Bring tires and rotors.

Brian

tgentry

06-24-2002, 10:17 AM

One more converted! :rolleyes:

Who's next? We need more SCMC folks at this event. Tim D., are you listening?

sn8kbit

06-24-2002, 10:27 AM

well shoot, we need to go ahead and spot us out a place in the paddock then, with all the R owners going also, there's going to be a ton of us there. i like the spot we had last year, just not enough room for everyone....

kevin

06-24-2002, 10:29 AM

kevin

06-24-2002, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by sn8kbit
awww c'mon tom, stop here in the ville, rest, go up and harass dean with me, then up to RA. the road trip alone's worth it. getting the 'point by' by ahmish folks in their wagons on the way to dean's is sooooo fun....:rotf:

sounds like a road trip tom:thumbsup:

kevin

06-24-2002, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by tgentry
Hey Tom, if it helps you decide, Road America serves really good brats. I bet you won't get that at Lowe's. :D

I guess it's going to come down to whether you want to race at Lowe's or have lot's of track time at RA.

i didn't think he wa going to ai to race but to spectate:eek: :D

98banana

06-24-2002, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by kevin

i didn't think he wa going to ai to race but to spectate:eek: :D

The plan was to watch the AI race for the July Lowes race, but participate in the September one. I'm going for the competition license in August at CMP. If the car is ready...

98banana

06-24-2002, 12:38 PM

Maybe I'm missing it somewhere, but how do I register???

tgentry

06-24-2002, 12:59 PM

It looks like online registration will be available on July 1. Until then they're giving preferential treatment to us old timers.

b_tone

06-24-2002, 12:59 PM

print it out from the webpage and send it in.

http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/mi2002.htm

if you look on the website the form for newbies will be downlable by july 1st.

if you call up there you should be able to get one and fill it out to get registered.

Brian

Dean95CobraR

06-24-2002, 01:00 PM

Dean95CobraR

06-24-2002, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by tgentry
Actually RA is closer to Sheboygan (easier to spell too:p ).

From Tom L's distance I don't imagine that matters much, but if you're looking for a hotel and Elkhart Lake and Plymouth are full, your next best bets are Sheboygan Falls, and Sheboygan.

Tom - Dave Stuart, Steve, Brian and myself just booked rooms in Plymouth at the Americ Inn. :thumbsup:

Dean95CobraR

06-24-2002, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by 98banana
Maybe I'm missing it somewhere, but how do I register???

Hey Tom, I scanned in all the forms if you want me to email them to you?

Just let me know.

98banana

06-24-2002, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Dean95CobraR

Hey Tom, I scanned in all the forms if you want me to email them to you?

Just let me know.

That would be great.

They wouldn't mind me sending in the forms before they are available for the general public, would they?

b_tone

06-24-2002, 01:46 PM

I don't know, they are trying to keep out the riff-raff. Since you let me take the Foci for a spin I guess so. It's a great decision you have made. it will be fun I promise*

*no promise on the weather

Brian

tgentry

06-24-2002, 02:10 PM

I'll make a promise on the weather... We WILL have some :rotf:

It's hard to imagine a Ford track junkie not enjoying this event.

sn8kbit

06-24-2002, 06:47 PM

all i know is i'll be on the phone july 1st making sure i get a friday sunday spot.....:cool:

98banana

06-24-2002, 07:10 PM

What's the entry fee for this event for all three days?

b_tone

06-24-2002, 08:24 PM

Tom, I think it's about 125/day/track session.

Make sure that you get in a Saturday session, that is where the trophies are!!

Brian

98banana

06-24-2002, 08:26 PM

I better bring the truck so I can fit the trophies in there. :D

That price doesn't sound too bad...

b_tone

06-24-2002, 08:29 PM

That is also a great place to store the Adult Sized Diapers you will need after coming into T5 at 145, and coming into the Kink at 125, and into Canada corner at 155...You getting the picture yet?

Bring pads, rotors and tires. Lastely a huge set of Cajones would not hurt either ;)

Brian

tgentry

06-24-2002, 08:33 PM

I believe Friday and Sunday are $125, Saturday is $135. Hey, somebody has to pay for Tom's trophy! :rotf:

In addition, I believe you have to join SAAC Northwoods for $15.

Ditto about the cajones, although my speeds are a bit lower since I have an interior and no supercharger. :eek:

kevin

06-24-2002, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by b_tone
Tom, I think it's about 125/day/track session.

Make sure that you get in a Saturday session, that is where the trophies are!!

Brian

however, the saturday timed runs have changed some what. only three runs now. also, remember, your timed runs are on cold tires. for this reason i won't be running saturday this time.

b_tone

06-24-2002, 08:39 PM

I have no supercharger, and an interior, I have a little ole' 302 with pushrods even;) I will try to lighten it up some (currently 3025) hell, I still have power windows and mirrors!!!

we are gonna try to pull some weight out before the next AI race at Lowes and for the RA event. My windows and motors alone should be worth 40 pounds, plus 35lbs for mufflers, 12lbs for carpet... I am starting to think like Tom.

seriously, Tom where there anything other than the christmas trees holding your innerdoor panel on? I don't want to ruin them when I pull them out. Perhaps one day I will put the car back on the street, you never know.

Brian

EDIT: Kevin you don't have a nifty set of tire warmers like they do in F1? That is a must...

kevin

06-24-2002, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by b_tone
That is also a great place to store the Adult Sized Diapers you will need after coming into T5 at 145, and coming into the Kink at 125, and into Canada corner at 155...You getting the picture yet?

Bring pads, rotors and tires. Lastely a huge set of Cajones would not hurt either ;)

and these be the slow speeds (sorry, got make him think the hot tamale can cut it

Brian :D )

kevin

06-24-2002, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by b_tone
[Brian

EDIT: Kevin you don't have a nifty set of tire warmers like they do in F1? That is a must... [/B]

no i don't. bummer:(

kevin

06-24-2002, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by kevin
:D )

i screwed up that post.

my reply turns out to be the last line in brians post. sorry brian:D

Dean95CobraR

06-24-2002, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by 98banana

That would be great.

They wouldn't mind me sending in the forms before they are available for the general public, would they?

You've got mail!:D

Dean95CobraR

06-24-2002, 09:51 PM

Originally posted by sn8kbit
all i know is i'll be on the phone july 1st making sure i get a friday sunday spot.....:cool:

Do you want me to send them to you too? I would have already sent them but I don't think your Hotmail account would take that much space.:(

98banana

06-24-2002, 10:06 PM

98banana

06-24-2002, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by b_tone
we are gonna try to pull some weight out before the next AI race at Lowes and for the RA event. My windows and motors alone should be worth 40 pounds, plus 35lbs for mufflers, 12lbs for carpet... I am starting to think like Tom.
Those weights are right in line with what I got from mine.

Originally posted by b_tone
seriously, Tom where there anything other than the christmas trees holding your innerdoor panel on? I don't want to ruin them when I pull them out. Perhaps one day I will put the car back on the street, you never know.
I'm not sure which panel you're talking about. The outer panel is held on by metal clips. The "innerdoor panel" on mine was the metal frame of the door which needs to be cut out.

98banana

06-24-2002, 10:12 PM

Originally posted by kevin

however, the saturday timed runs have changed some what. only three runs now. also, remember, your timed runs are on cold tires. for this reason i won't be running saturday this time.

Why in the world would they do it on cold tires? That seems kind of unsafe thing to do. Not only for the tires, but also the motor, brakes and driver. :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hey Brian, can I rent your tire warmers???

sn8kbit

06-25-2002, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Dean95CobraR

Do you want me to send them to you too? I would have already sent them but I don't think your Hotmail account would take that much space.:(

sure dean, hit me on this one.... sn8kbit@comcast.net

i should be able to get durn near anything on that one...

sn8kbit

06-25-2002, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by 98banana

Sounds like fun!!! :bounce: :bounce:

tom, i honest to god believe that RA is the most fun ya can have with yer clothes on........:rotf:

tgentry

06-25-2002, 09:12 AM

I talked to the organizers a while back about the standing start issue. The Chicago Alfa Romeo Owner's Club runs time trials there with basically a lap to warm up, then two timed laps, and a half lap cooldown. The key to running the whole thing is that the timing lights are just as you come out of the last turn instead of the traditional start/finish line.

Basically, the Northwoods folks didn't want to hear about it. They've always done it this way, blah blah blah.

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by #41Killer

We are going to have a good time. Come on guys, lets make it a bigger party. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Lew's registration is going in today. Steve, I can email you the forms if you want to get them in before the first of July. Dean emailed them to me and I still have them on my computer.:thumbsup:

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by 98banana

John and I were talking about it this weekend. I REALLY want to do both Lowes and Road America. I'm still torn...

One deciding factor for me is that I don't plan to get real serious with AI until next year, so it sure won't hurt to miss a race.

Oh man.... I hate decisions...

come on, Tom. What can we say to tip the scales toward Wi? Lew and I are taking our RV, so have to find a place to put it overnight. Come on and bring yours. We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).:eek: :eek: :D

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by Mommy95R

come on, Tom. What can we say to tip the scales toward Wi? Lew and I are taking our RV, so have to find a place to put it overnight. Come on and bring yours. We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).:eek: :eek: :D

oh, I forgot. bring Mrs. Banana and all the little naners too!:thumbsup:

kevin

06-25-2002, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by 98banana

Why in the world would they do it on cold tires? That seems kind of unsafe thing to do. Not only for the tires, but also the motor, brakes and driver. :confused: :confused: :confused:

Hey Brian, can I rent your tire warmers???

they doo it to allow more vehicles to doo it.

i did it last year for the first and last time cause the tires were way to cold for the first few turns.

brian, you got more than one set???:D

kevin

06-25-2002, 09:59 AM

sn8kbit

06-25-2002, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by Mommy95R

We can have a biggggg cookout (Keeping Steve away from the grill).:eek: :eek: :D

hey.....i resemble that remark!:side:

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 10:57 PM

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 11:00 PM

this is Kevin on the last straightaway at the finish line

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 11:02 PM

this is Dean on the same straightaway--

Mommy95R

06-25-2002, 11:04 PM

and, finally, this is Brian waving at all of his fans

tgentry

06-25-2002, 11:25 PM

Brian has fans??? Who knew?

Nice pics, but I personally feel it's difficult to do RA justice in pictures. One of the most picturesque areas, and my personal max pucker factor is the seldom photographed turn 12 and the area leading to it from the kink.

sn8kbit

06-26-2002, 07:28 AM

now what is it with brian and "arm out the winder" syndrome? isn't that one of the boo-boo's from last year's RA?:rotf: :rotf:

sn8kbit

06-26-2002, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by tgentry
Brian has fans??? Who knew?

Nice pics, but I personally feel it's difficult to do RA justice in pictures. One of the most picturesque areas, and my personal max pucker factor is the seldom photographed turn 12 and the area leading to it from the kink.

here ya go tom, since ya asked nicely....a great shot heading in at speed to canada corner, right at the beginning of the brake zone...{edit}nope, not canada corner, hmmm, now where is this one?{/edit}

Dean95CobraR

06-26-2002, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by sn8kbit
now what is it with brian and "arm out the winder" syndrome? isn't that one of the boo-boo's from last year's RA?:rotf: :rotf:

Actually, he waves by so many people that his arm is permanently stuck that way. :D

Mommy95R

06-26-2002, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Dean95CobraR

Actually, he waves by so many people that his arm is permanently stuck that way. :D

poor Brian:rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: sorry Brian:rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

kevin

06-26-2002, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by sn8kbit
now what is it with brian and "arm out the winder" syndrome? isn't that one of the boo-boo's from last year's RA?:rotf: :rotf:

one of those incidents that helped him win the "blooper award" last year (butt only one reason):D

kevin

06-26-2002, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by Dean95CobraR

Actually, he waves by so many people that his arm is permanently stuck that way. :D

:flash: :flash:

STU

06-26-2002, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by b_tone

The downer for you (tom) is that you cannot stay at the track all night, but the Osthoff is great. Talk to me about it this weekend and I will let you know more info.

Brian Tone
AIX # 33

Actually, last year they did allow you to stay at the track in your motorhome. I know people who did it and I saw the sign later in the day at the sign-in. $35 I think it was.

Your gonna love it Tom...

STU

06-26-2002, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by tgentry
Brian has fans??? Who knew?

Nice pics, but I personally feel it's difficult to do RA justice in pictures. One of the most picturesque areas, and my personal max pucker factor is the seldom photographed turn 12 and the area leading to it from the kink.

Yep, I took Dean down to Kanada corner in April to watch for a while. My favorite spot. Shady and lots of action.