Monticello in 2012?

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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by CP » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:35 pm

Chris Maybury is sponsoring the Spec Miata Maybury Cup enduro at Monticello on Tuesday, Oct 18th. Costs $50 per driver and includes almost 2 hours of open track in the morning and then a 2.5 hour enduro. Driver must hold a current NASA, SCCA, club racing license, or obtain approval from MMC’s Chief Instructor or Track Director. Might be worth looking into for licensed driver teams with a SM...
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by savage217 » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:25 pm

This would be my ideal schedule in no particular order

3 NHMS
2 WGI
1 Mont tremblant/Mosport
1 Lime Rock (one day would be enough IMHO)
1 VIR
1 NJMP
1 Monticello

VIR is a major stretch but god how awesome would it be to go there. I feel like the club should be able to afford to do WGI twice a year. It seems attendance is never a problem there and everyone loves it. Anybody else agree/disagree on my views?
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by breakaway500 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 6:55 am

WG is well worth doing twice a year..or more.One of the reasons I run with NEQ is they do WG twice, and Limeorck. :D :sunny: It would def be nice to get Monticello back on the schedule.
Never been to VIR,but I hear it is "Heaven on Earth"..(PLN)
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by 6PAK72 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:11 am

Hijacked to VIR.

Wasilko, Recce and the 2 Bakers ran it last year with the Potomac Audi Club. Perhaps a bad choice in a Miata since the closing speeds of the 997, 993, R8, and 2 full race Corvettes were a bit quick....you get the idea. The track is so fast.

The uphill esses are not as tough as you hear. Delicate, but there really is a rythm to them. There are a couple of spots where you need to grow a pair to drive them strongly, and the most technical section down the hill thru Hogpen will drive you nuts until you get it right.

The parking lot is crushed stone, so its a little messy to work on, other than that the facility is lovely. Great condo housing on site for reasonable dollars. Excellent classroom and restaurant. Even gas was reasonably priced!

Long trip. We made it a 2 day, stopping around Philly the first night down. On the way back, we left at 6pm and overnighted at Hagerstown which made for a long pull the second day.

Definitely would do it again.
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by McMahonRacing » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:26 am

LRP --- Unmuffled, definatly
LRP --- 85-87db, who ever could pass would have a ton of track time .... doubt either of my cars could pass even w/ all the add on's I have for them & then the consequences of increased engine heat ..... not a good combo

Some more US trackson the schedule would be great, esp. if they were NASA/SCCA related ...... simply don't attend the Northern tracks as my plan is to go NASA/SCCA in the near future & they don't have a pay off in "practice" ....... I do hear they are great tracks that are well worth running, will wait till I get older and feel the need to do the touring thing though ...............

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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by savage217 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:50 am

6PAK72 wrote: The uphill esses are not as tough as you hear. Delicate, but there really is a rythm to them. There are a couple of spots where you need to grow a pair to drive them strongly, and the most technical section down the hill thru Hogpen will drive you nuts until you get it right.
The esses are probabaly nothing to be worried about in a Miata.... Try driving them in a 500 hp car and say that :wink:
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by Chrispy » Fri Sep 23, 2011 9:58 am

savage217 wrote:
6PAK72 wrote: The uphill esses are not as tough as you hear. Delicate, but there really is a rythm to them. There are a couple of spots where you need to grow a pair to drive them strongly, and the most technical section down the hill thru Hogpen will drive you nuts until you get it right.
The esses are probabaly nothing to be worried about in a Miata.... Try driving them in a 500 hp car and say that :wink:
Now that we've gone thoroughly off topic ... this is what happens when you have 500hp at VIR and lose your wing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LnmD7kxHUw
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by brucesallen » Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:00 pm

savage217 wrote:
6PAK72 wrote: The uphill esses are not as tough as you hear. Delicate, but there really is a rythm to them. There are a couple of spots where you need to grow a pair to drive them strongly, and the most technical section down the hill thru Hogpen will drive you nuts until you get it right.
The esses are probabaly nothing to be worried about in a Miata.... Try driving them in a 500 hp car and say that :wink:
Even a 175 hp 1250 lb. Formula car with lots of stick is quite a challenge in the Esses. I have done some agricultural work there.
VIR is a LOOONG way. Would be a big loser. We always could try to piggyback on another club and see how many show up. I am guessing about 15.
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by 6PAK72 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:00 pm

Thanks, Chris. :roll: I know how that guy feels...
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by 6PAK72 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:02 pm

The esses are probabaly nothing to be worried about in a Miata.... Try driving them in a 500 hp car and say that :wink:[/quote]

Tell me, what does 500hp feel like? :shock:
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by betelgeuse » Fri Sep 23, 2011 1:56 pm

I'm for Watkins Glen twice a year and Mt Tremblant every year.
Screw LRP and Monticello.

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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by savage217 » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:24 pm

6PAK72 wrote:The esses are probabaly nothing to be worried about in a Miata.... Try driving them in a 500 hp car and say that :wink:
Tell me, what does 500hp feel like? :shock:[/quote]

I wish i could tell you. I only have 230whp :cry:
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by TroyV » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:51 pm

109 here

BIG :(
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by Chrispy » Fri Sep 23, 2011 4:26 pm

TroyV wrote:109 here

BIG :(
Jeff has 114, must be why he beat you at WGI. :roll:
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Re: Monticello in 2012?

Post by Mario Fallas » Sun Sep 25, 2011 4:59 pm

that place rocks!
i would love going there twice a year & same with WG, love the speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :twisted:

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