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[Bill Gerhart]

MASON DIXON RETRO WINTER NATIONALS

 

THE TRACK

Gaithersburg, MD

 

 

Saturday JAN. 12, 2013

(bad weather date JAN. 19, 2013)

 

3 Retro races...... GTC PD, CAN AM, F1 (IRRA rules)

 

Practice from 8 am to 10 am

GTC PD race at 10 am

CAN AM event ...20 minutes after GTC event

F1 event....20 minutes after CAN AM event

 

Pit pass $10

GTC PD event $10

CAN AM event $12

F1 event $10

 

ALL 3 events $35 (including pit pass)

 

MASON DIXON WINTER NATS CHAMP will be crowned.

 

*Sponsors

OUTISIGHT DESIGN BODIES

MASON DIXON RETRO

[Bill Gerhart]

hey guys, no need to go to California on Jan. 12. There is an awesome fast King in Gaithersburg Md ! Also , we checked the bridges from New Jersey crossing the Delaware river, they are still open.  

[Preston M]

Hmmmmmmmm 

[DGRacer]

 

Yes , Washington crossed the Delaware Dec 25, 1776.  Will anyone make the return trip Jan 12 ,2013 ?

[Bill Gerhart]

Is that J. Gorski in the front of the boat ? He has crossed the Delaware often to tangle with the M-D Retro guys. We hope John can join us Jan. 12. Guys, Its the only retro event on the east coast that weekend. No need to travel to California !

[Noose]

He's booked for Cali Bill. Going with Vinny I believe.

[Rick]

Are you going to race on full power or like last time, and instruct Roman to knock off a power supply. For ALL CLASSES?.......

[Pop's boys]

Will the new .790 rear tire diameter and .040 clearance be in effect for the F1's at the Winter Nats?

[DGRacer]

Yes . We will be using the new rule change.

Rick , we have been using 14 volts the last few races for all classes . Works well.

[Rick]

It's nice to have an outlet for all the used up tires. Woohoooo.

 

14V and both power supplies, correct?...................

[Bill Gerhart]

Guys, we are considering moving the F1 race to 2nd or 3rd in order of the race schedule on JAN 12, so that some racers can use tires from the GTC PD class on  the F1's. We would like to hear some input from our racers. PLEASE ONLY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND ! NO KEYBOARD RACERS ADVICE NEEDED !

[Bill Gerhart]

In January 2012,  3 time Mason Dixon Retro Champion Randy Kohr swept the M-D Winter Nationals. That will be tough for anyone to accomplish that feat again......even Randy !

 

Mimi Wong presenting the trophy to 2012 Winter National Champion Rany Kohr.

 

 

Randy's hardware after the Winter Nationals.

 

[DGRacer]

Just a note from the tech table. Check your body height. It is 1 3/8 max from the tech block. This is the most common thing I send racers back for. It's a real pain to fix at the track. Check with your tall tires on to be sure your car Is low enough. Also check your gears . They must pass clearance too. I will be checking for pans, motors , ect . Hanging below the main rails . Please come to tech ready to pass!

[SteveDee]

Guys, we are considering moving the F1 race to 2nd or 3rd in order of the race schedule on JAN 12, so that some racers can use tires from the GTC PD class on  the F1's. We would like to hear some input from our racers. PLEASE ONLY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THOSE PLANNING TO ATTEND ! NO KEYBOARD RACERS ADVICE NEEDED !

I don't see anything wrong with running F1 last. With proper tire management you may be able to race all day on one pair, and that will really save some cash!

[Pop's boys]

Agreed, running F1's last would be fine.

[Bill Gerhart]

we are leaning that way also.........GTC PD, CAN AM, F1........official notice posted this weekend.

[Rick]

We raced F1 at the ROC race with the track super rubbered up and they rocked. Everyone thought best to race them first, doens't matter, they work fine on run in track, maybe better.

[Hipsticker]

fine by me i dont care

[Bill Gerhart]

Jan. 12 schedule of events will be GTC-PD, CAN AM, F1 ( in that order ) at the Mason Dixon Winter Nationals.

[Bill Gerhart]

The TRACK owner Mimi Wong has been very supportive of the MASON DIXON SERIES since we started. We would like to see a good turnout on Saturday for the M-D Winter Nationals. Guys, its the only track in the area, we need to support it ! $35 total fees for all 3 events including pit pass, you wont find a better deal in retro racing ! Mimi has informed us she will open at 8 am this Saturday Jan 12.

 

As discussed earlier , Randy Kohr won all 3 races at The Winter Nationals. First he has to deal with the Brantley bunch who are flying right now in Mason Dixon Retro, Nick and Rube will be tough to beat.

 

Dale Granger loves the Gaithersburg track. He will also be tough in the M-D Winter Nats.

 

Gary Hip Culy will be a threat as well. He has been getting better every time out.

 

The Bennardos, Rick and Ricky (left and center), have run well at gaithersburg, we hope they make the trip. The RGEO chassis's have been working well at the fastest king in the country.

 

The biggest question is , where are all these racers ?

 

See everyone on Saturday Jan. 12 !

[Bill Gerhart]

Current Gaithersburg Track Records:

 

GTC PD......Bill Gerhart......3.9891 secs

Can AM.......John Gorski.....3.8696

F1...............John Gorski.....3.9164

 

Special Thanks to Ron from OutiSight Design Bodies for the prizes for the Mason Dixon Winter Nationals. All participants to receive a new GTC, F1, or Can Am Outisight body.

 

See everyone tomorrow !

[DGRacer]

I picked up the trophy s today. Really nice. Good luck to everyone, but I intend to win them all.

[Bill Gerhart]

Unfortainatley, we had to postpone the Mason-Dixon Winter Nationals due to a computer problem at the TRACK. 

[NJ SpeedZone]

Wow that Is a bummer

[Fast Freddie]

Bet it's all that dust flying around from the dirt track. LOL