Rock Falls Raceway 2011 Schedule

[soulfisher]

Here is a link to the 2011 Schedule.
Rock Falls Raceway Schedule (http://rockfallsraceway.com/schedule.shtml)

Car club day May 21st!

[sonicx]

Here is a link to the 2011 Schedule.
Rock Falls Raceway Schedule (http://rockfallsraceway.com/schedule.shtml)

Car club day May 21st!

When is the sign-up for this^ and do I need anything besides a snell 2005/2010 helmet? Like certs or forms to do this?

Thanks

[soulfisher]

Not sure if MN Fords will organize for 5/21, but you are free to show up at any test and tune, bracket race, or fun event. As for certs, equipment, etc, it all depends on how fast you run. Converts at 13.49 and faster need a roll bar, rest of cars at 11.49. If you have a rollbar/cage, it now requires padding anywhere your helmet can contact it. Fire jacket at 11.49.
M2000 or SA2000 helmets will still work for 2011.
If you are going to run faster than 11.0 then the requirements go up.

[sonicx]

Not sure if MN Fords will organize for 5/21, but you are free to show up at any test and tune, bracket race, or fun event. As for certs, equipment, etc, it all depends on how fast you run. Converts at 13.49 and faster need a roll bar, rest of cars at 11.49. If you have a rollbar/cage, it now requires padding anywhere your helmet can contact it. Fire jacket at 11.49.
M2000 or SA2000 helmets will still work for 2011.
If you are going to run faster than 11.0 then the requirements go up.

Im looking at low 14's?-13ish (maybe). Fire jacket for everyone? I visited the websited & checked it out..... is there were the sign-up is? I couldn't find an online one.

[LadyCobra]

Just pay at the door when you get there :)

[soulfisher]

Im looking at low 14's?-13ish (maybe). Fire jacket for everyone? I visited the websited & checked it out..... is there were the sign-up is? I couldn't find an online one.
You'll be fine with no jacket, assuming you don't have an non-OEM supercharger or turbo. Just bring your enthusiasm and your money. Hope to see you at the track.

[No1Ford]

it all depends on how fast you run, rest of cars at 11.49. If you have a rollbar/cage, it now requires padding anywhere your helmet can contact it. Fire jacket at 11.49.

If you are going to run faster than 11.0 then the requirements go up.


:uhoh:

[HELLFYR]

Hoping to get out this year myself once the fuel issues are all sorted out.
STILL waiting on the USPS to find the fuel hat they lost during delivery ... :pissed:

[TF2v97SN]

Hoping to get out this year myself once the fuel issues are all sorted out.
STILL waiting on the USPS to find the fuel hat they lost during delivery ... :pissed:

insured? i hope so cuz youll probably get the story that they delivered it and you are liable

[MadJack]

i wanna get out there too, see whats up lol, maybe we'll bring out the explorer and test out the awd on the track ...tee hee

[sonicx]

Is this going to be a club event on the may 21st? :ford:

[MadJack]

maybe we should set up a day

[SnakeByte]

Hoping to break into the 11's this year with the new EVO/E85 combo. Looking forward to seeing you guys up there again!

[No1Ford]

You have a 11's car already. You didn't need the jap car.:chuckball:

[HELLFYR]

insured? i hope so cuz youll probably get the story that they delivered it and you are liable

Nope (not my choice, but senders... he paid shipping).
USPS shows it got to Des Moines and then mysteriously vanished (did have delivery confirmation on it... still shows not-delivered).

Seller has already agreed to refund my $$ if it can't be located in the next couple of weeks.
We have a Mail Recovery underway with the USPS, basically turns into an internal investigation if they can't find the package.

One way or another, I'll get things ready before racing season. :hehehmn:

[sonicx]

maybe we should set up a day

WELL... i was wondering about MAY 21st since it's listed as "Club" on the schedule?

[LadyCobra]

Sometimes the Designated Club Days by the race track can be fairly busy. Picking a day not already designated might be a better solution like April 30 or May 14 since they are Test days and may get you more times down the track.

[SnakeByte]

You have a 11's car already. You didn't need the jap car.:chuckball:

O'really? EVEN MORE HATE? Or is it REALLY jealousy?............:baby:

[No1Ford]

O'really? EVEN MORE HATE? Or is it REALLY jealousy?............:baby:

It's jealousy! I have HUGE WING ENVY!3125

[HMMRDWN]

IN for getting out on the track :)

[No1Ford]

WELL... i was wondering about MAY 21st since it's listed as "Club" on the schedule?


It's been quite a few years sense this club has done a track day. I'm not sure of the reason? But it's really to bad. :(

Edit: Three years......
http://www.streetfire.net/video/rockfallsraceway_132356.htm

[HELLFYR]

The guys who typically run have either sold their cars, or have been fighting issues that have prevented them from running.
Add on a 100+ mile trip to get there (almost 200 for some of us),
and the $80 entry fee = no go for many who would otherwise be on the fence.

Rod

[soulfisher]

Car club day has a lower entry fee ($40 car/driver versus $69 for a test and tune). Open time trials from 9:30 to 1:00 and then they run indexed eliminations from 1:30 on. I know that many like to simply make timed passes with the car to get a good ET slip, so test and tunes might be a better choice. For me, the adrenaline doesn't start pumping until I know I have to put a full package of reaction time and ET together to beat out the guy in the other lane.

I think the last planned track day was September 8, 2008. It was a big event that was being filmed for Inside Drag Racing with Bob Frey. The day was marred by multiple oil downs that kept one lane or the other shut down most of the day. It was a disaster for everyone. Unfortunately, that is what happens sometimes. Not much anyone can do about it -- cars break.

[Slow35th]

Ill be there

[sonicx]

Well Im still in on a day or maybe two. Even if its not for "club day". Who's going and does anyone know yet which date? I'd like to go on a date w/ someone or group that i know :)

[soulfisher]

I am confident we will be there nearly every weekend the track is open. My wife shoots the photos and I'll be racing the bracket series. The plans are not to run test runs on Saturdays at this point, but we'll still be there. I'll either be shooting photos and video myself, or possibly working tech again.

[sonicx]

May 14th.
Anymore details quite yet?