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The Retro Flat Track Nationals, August 1-3, 2014

Started by Hudson Valley Raceway , Feb 10 2014 07:30 AM

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#1 Hudson Valley Raceway

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 07:30 AM

Retro Flat Track Nationals
August 1-3, 2014

Friday, August 1 - RetroPro
Saturday, August 2 - GT Coupe (hand-out motor), F1
Sunday, August 3 - Can-Am
 
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The flat track is being set up at the local Ramada Inn, which is also the host hotel for the event.
 
Ramada Fishkill
542 Route 9
Fishkill, NY 12524 US

 

All races on the Chupacabra flat track.
 
Hudson Valley Raceway
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Beacon, NY 12508
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Posted 10 February 2014 - 10:56 AM

Is the drivers panel on the main straight?


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Posted 10 February 2014 - 10:59 AM

Yes.
 
Cars go right to left, out of the sweeper.
 
Normally I hate flat tracks... this one is actually kinda fun. LOL.
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Posted 10 February 2014 - 11:30 AM

It does look very cool John!

 

How is the visibility of the back straight over the raised section?


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Posted 10 February 2014 - 11:52 AM

You can see it all. 


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Posted 10 February 2014 - 01:27 PM

What's the lap length and is there a difference between red and black??

 

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 01:38 PM

Bill,

If you click over to the Raceway List entry using the link in the first post, the lap length is given: 125'.

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 01:58 PM

I have raced FCR cars on this track once and it is actually a lot of fun once you get the hang of the timing. It's unique for sure.
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Posted 10 February 2014 - 02:54 PM

The only visibility issue I had was when I was on black and purple... you lose sight of the car for a split second as it comes past the drivers panel. But it didn't affect my driving.
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Posted 10 February 2014 - 07:33 PM

hey Jim,

 

I'll be there with some flat track cars. If the retro pro cars don't show, could we do Retro stockers with a hand out motor/tires?

 

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Posted 10 February 2014 - 07:45 PM

Oh, I think they'll be some retro pros there....


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Posted 18 March 2014 - 06:45 AM

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Posted 18 March 2014 - 07:19 AM

Wow! That is nice. You guys are going to have a blast on that track. Love the flatsters! Have fun.


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Posted 24 May 2014 - 07:00 PM

I am checking on hotels tuesday and will post tues or wed what I find


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Posted 27 June 2014 - 11:36 AM

NEWS FLASH.......................

 

The retro flat track nationals will be held in the ball room of the Ramada Inn in Fishkill.

The same Hotel we have the room deal with.

 

For those of you not staying in this hotel, fear not it is only a couple of miles from our store.


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Posted 27 June 2014 - 12:17 PM

That's awesome Jim! Nothing better than a Hotel race................WTG


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Posted 29 July 2014 - 07:25 AM

Retro Flat Nats this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Posted 29 July 2014 - 09:36 PM

I hope some of you that are staying over are bringing your family with you. There is so much to do in the Hudson Valley area in the summer time. PM me for more info!!


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Posted 31 July 2014 - 10:42 AM

All set and packed up. Will be there early am. Got plenty to test out. Lol
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Posted 31 July 2014 - 06:29 PM

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Posted 31 July 2014 - 10:08 PM

When you get to the hotel drive around  to the right side of the building to the catering entrance. Racing in ballroom E.


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Posted 31 July 2014 - 10:29 PM

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Posted 01 August 2014 - 05:14 AM

I think solder slinging should be kept to a minimum.....lol...

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