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#1 Noose

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Posted 08 April 2014 - 07:51 AM

OK, the "families" will be working on getting together for the fifth time at the World Famous Port Jefferson Raceway. Said meetings will take place May 29-June 1.
 
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The reigning "Don" also known as Ray "Bugsy" Duran will look to keep the title remaining with CT family while the Underboss, Ed "Edsel" Sohl, will look to bring to Lawn Guyland.  Of course the previous Don, Matt "Handsome" Bruce will surely be working his way around the table.  Once again the Tokyo family will be represented by Haruki Kan and who knows what weaponry he will bring this time. 
 
So here's the schedule:
 
Wednesday, May 28 - Raceway will be open from 1 PM until 10 PM, pit pass $10.

Thursday, May 29 - Raceway will be open at 7 AM, pit pass $10.
  7 PM - Tech opens for RetroPro on the King. SCRRA rules. Entry fee $20. Will not count toward the Championship.

Friday, May 30 - Raceway will be open at 7 AM. All further events run under IRRA™ rules.
  8 AM - GTC FK hand-out motors distributed (JK Hawk Retro motors). Entry fee $30 and includes one motor. A second motor may be purchased for $11.

  9:30 AM - Tech opens for Stock Car on the Hillclimb. Entry fee $20. Tier 2 format - qualify and run for laps.

  GTC-FK - Tech will open one hour after Stock Car A Main. GTC races will be on the King

  GTC-Pro - Tech will open one hour after the GTC-FK A Main. Entry fee $20. Winner of the of the GTC-FK main will get free entry into the GTC-Pro race.

Saturday, May 31 - Raceway will open at 7 AM.
  Can-Am on the King. Tech will open at 10 AM. Entry fee $20. Tier 1 rules apply - qualifying and move-ups.

Sunday, June 1 - Raceway will open at 7 AM.
  Formula 1 on the Hillclimb. Tech will open at 10 AM. Entry fee $20. Tier 1 rules apply - qualifying and move-ups.
 
Here are the tracks that will test the families.
 
Gerding King: Braid depth .005" to flush.
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135' Hillclimb: .010".
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Posted 08 April 2014 - 09:28 AM

What are the braid depths on both tracks? 


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Posted 08 April 2014 - 10:23 AM

Measured from the ceiling? ... about ... "Six Feet Under" .. give-or-take.


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Posted 08 April 2014 - 02:31 PM

What are the braid depths on both tracks? 

 

The King is ~ 5 thou to flush.  The Hillclimb I have to check as it was rebraided too.  Will get back to you.


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Posted 09 April 2014 - 08:46 AM

Will the King be cleaned after RetroPro?


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Posted 09 April 2014 - 08:49 AM

I assume it will be. We'll be discussing it as time goes on. It may not need to be either. Get your Thunders ready. LOL.


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Posted 10 April 2014 - 11:16 PM

I have never raced on PJ's Hillclimb.

 

What are recommended gear ratios and tires for Stock Car and F1 there?

 

Thanks in advance,

 

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Posted 11 April 2014 - 12:30 AM

Since F1 is on the Hillclimb, will you make the list if you podium in it? 


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Posted 11 April 2014 - 05:37 AM

Gotcha... Thanks, Noose.


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Posted 11 April 2014 - 05:47 AM

Eric:

 

Yes... doesn't matter what track, it's the event.


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Posted 11 April 2014 - 07:05 AM

Eric: Correct as that is the track designated. 

 

Haruki: Assume you will run a Hawk Retro for Stock Cars. Try 9/28 or 8/27. Treated tires. If a TSR I would try 8/27.

For F1, if PD 7/29, Hawk Retro same as above and tires the same. It could be possible that some soft Wonder might work on that track, too.


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Posted 11 April 2014 - 07:08 AM

I added the braid depths to the first post. 


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Posted 11 April 2014 - 07:40 AM

Joe,

Thanks a lot.

Looking forward to seeing Retro East "Cosa Nostra"!!

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Posted 11 April 2014 - 04:08 PM

Loving the idea of F1 on the hillclimb. As of now I'm 95% sure I can make this event.

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Posted 11 April 2014 - 04:49 PM

It's good the families from MA will be represented

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Posted 11 April 2014 - 05:43 PM

You'll have one member out of RI coming to play as well
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Posted 12 April 2014 - 06:31 AM

James,

I lived in Providence between 1977 & '79.

Rhode Island is a very nice place.

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Posted 12 April 2014 - 06:47 PM

Unfortunately the 5% happened once again, I'm out. :dash2:

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Posted 12 April 2014 - 08:08 PM

Damn it, Dom!
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Posted 13 April 2014 - 08:29 AM

That changed quick... sorry to hear, Dom.
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Posted 13 April 2014 - 03:36 PM

The good news it wasn't work this time, it was the other boss. My wife started a new job that requires her to work every other weekend. Guess what weekend she is working.

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Posted 13 April 2014 - 03:43 PM

Dom,

It always something, buddy. This kitchen remodel may very well crush my plans.

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Posted 23 April 2014 - 01:42 PM

Note the new IRRA™ announcement for the Formula 1 Class, allowing the use of .790" rear tires and .040" rear clearance. These will be allowed at this Premier Event!

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Posted 30 May 2014 - 08:11 AM

Any video feeds for us losers that can not attend?


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Posted 30 May 2014 - 07:07 PM

Worrying u steam is down al weekend due to technical difficulties. Our roving Blondie is posting results on FB in the RE group.

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