Bowling Green 2009

[Pete]

Originally Posted by FU2

The GS Nationals are from Tuesday May 12-16th.

It's going to be real tough to get in Beech Bend.

Now that sucks.

Why don't we have the gathering in April next year.

Pete

[zrss]

There will be drag racing on Wednesday, May 13. The GN folks have courteously agreed to let us join them at Beech Bend.

Jim

[Pete]

Originally Posted by zrss

There will be drag racing on Wednesday, May 13. The GN folks have courteously agreed to let us join them at Beech Bend.

Jim

Thanks Jim

I also emailed the GN Pres. and asked if we could race with them Friday or Saturday.
If they're letting us race on Wendesday will they let us race on Friday or Saturday.

Some of us have families and need to plan ahead.
I'm sorry but Wednesday is same as no Drag Racing for me.
Probably for most IL members.

Pete

[zrss]

Pete,

We went with Wednesday for two reasons. First, there are already Corvette events scheduled on Friday and Saturday. Having drag racing the same day as the other events will likely cut into the number of people who go racing. Second, the Buick folks will be running eliminations by class on Friday and Saturday and want to stay on schedule. Track time, especially if we have a good turnout, might be insufficient.

I know people have families and need to make plans. I was hoping that by making this ammouncment in early February, people would be able to adjust their May schedules by one day. That's 3 1/2 months notice - I thought that would be enough and am sorry if it's not.

Jim

[Pete]

It doesn't matter if it's 3 1/2 months or 3 1/2 years notice.
The point is i don't have to waste a week vacation drive 8hrs/500 miles and spend over $1000 just so i can drag race.

Pete

I'm not trying to stir up the pot
Just saying what some members are thinking they're just too worried of what others will think of them,if they spoke up.

Thanks again for all your effort.

[zrss]

Pete,

No worries about stirring the pot. If Wednesday doesn't work, and a majority of people would prefer a different day, they should speak up now like you are doing. It's better to try to move dates now then a couple weeks before the event.

My biggest concern about racing Friday or Saturday is not getting much track time. Friday and Saturday look like the busiest days and, obviously, the Buick folks get first dibs on track time. Keeping that in mind, if people want to race on Friday or Saturday instead, they should speak up. I can always ask what they have available on those dates.

Jim

[Pete]

Thursday would be a great compromize.

Either way i will be there Thursday talking ZR-1 stuff.

Pete
Thanks Jim great freaking work man,have a beer.

[GrayZ]

thursday would work better for me??
don't think i can be there the extra day.

[Aurora40]

Originally Posted by zrss

Pete,

No worries about stirring the pot. If Wednesday doesn't work, and a majority of people would prefer a different day, they should speak up now like you are doing. It's better to try to move dates now then a couple weeks before the event.

My biggest concern about racing Friday or Saturday is not getting much track time. Friday and Saturday look like the busiest days and, obviously, the Buick folks get first dibs on track time. Keeping that in mind, if people want to race on Friday or Saturday instead, they should speak up. I can always ask what they have available on those dates.

Jim

I'll try to make it either way, but I agree. Wednesday means I'd have to drive up on Tuesday, in which case it may as well be all week vs a day or two off of work.

Two years ago the racing was on Wednesday. While it was a total blast, there were only about 10-12 of us that raced. Last year it was on Friday and there were 2-3 times as many cars.

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by zrss

Pete,

No worries about stirring the pot. If Wednesday doesn't work, and a majority of people would prefer a different day, they should speak up now like you are doing. It's better to try to move dates now then a couple weeks before the event.

My biggest concern about racing Friday or Saturday is not getting much track time. Friday and Saturday look like the busiest days and, obviously, the Buick folks get first dibs on track time. Keeping that in mind, if people want to race on Friday or Saturday instead, they should speak up. I can always ask what they have available on those dates.

Jim

Jim,

No issue with your efforts, but it is a 7-8hr drive from the Windy City. Basically that means needing to leave Tuesday for racing on Wednesday.
Particularly in these economic times, taking 4 days from work is very tough. Last year we had a good number of ZRs at Beech Bend, but how many were actually racing and for how long? How busy racing will the Buick guys be with the track booked for 4 days? IOW, is there more time available than we think? I understand the Buick guys have the track and they can do what they will with it. Just wondering if there isn't a way to
combine the two and benefit everybody. For me, if not Saturday, then Friday would be the earliest.
Again, Jim, thanks for your efforts.