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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by Shawn624 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:54 pm

The Glen is way better than OK!
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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by 962porsche » Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:04 am

i think this is saying some thing about were LRP is headed ?

i'm looking at what clubs are run were and on what days to see what events i'm going to do this coming year .
i get to IMG's event dates and find they are at lime rock on may 27th memoril day .
full day unmuffled .

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Post by dradernh » Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:09 pm

962porsche wrote:i think this is saying some thing about were LRP is headed ?

i'm looking at what clubs are run were and on what days to see what events i'm going to do this coming year .
i get to IMG's event dates and find they are at lime rock on may 27th memoril day .
full day unmuffled .
I called & got this year's Tuesday Test & Tune dates at Lime Rock; these events are unmuffled, and the dates are subject to change:

4/23
6/18
7/9
8/27
9/10.

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by horizenjob » Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:09 pm

FWIW, I ran my Formula Ford on the oval track at Thompson once and really enjoyed it. After awhile you start to wonder how you can deal with the pain in your neck from the frequent high cornering loads.

You get lots of cornering practice in a short time. It's hard work and plenty fast. People shouldn't knock driving on an oval until they try it. It doesn't take any extra talent to turn right instead of left, but it takes plenty of talent to corner fast.
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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by Mario Fallas » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:46 am

Sorry for the rehash but ...... Looking for track time for my limited schedule I found out EMRA has 2 events schedule at NY Safety track in June and October , it might be worth taking a second look at the joint to find out how far along they are since that video of the incomplete track was posted, I hate for COM to miss an opportunity with this new track wile other clubs grab the good dates

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by Mario Fallas » Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:41 pm

one more , when is the 2013 "official" schedule is going to be posted :?: NASA's is up and taking registrations EMRA's is afficial as well :cry:

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Post by brucesallen » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:04 pm

Mario Fallas wrote:one more , when is the 2013 "official" schedule is going to be posted :?: NASA's is up and taking registrations EMRA's is afficial as well :cry:
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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by Mario Fallas » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:54 pm

thanks Bruce :oops:

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by BoostedE36 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:03 am

This is in my back yard. I'm SO SO stoked to have a road course coming to with in throwing distance.
the old track is long decayed, but the new should be awesome. its very cool to still be able to walk the old course, the original banked turns and what not, but i'm very excited to have new pavement layed down. They have NOT broken ground yet and plans are set for open 2014 season.. I am one who wants VERY VERY VERY much to run this new track at first chance. I have (small) family history there back in the early 50's when the original track still was operational.

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by ricker96 » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:57 pm

Im really excited to have a chance to hot lap Mont tremblant, and I know me, ralph, Brian, and Shawn will definitely attend if you get approved for a time trial date

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by BoostedE36 » Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:31 pm

So Thompsons websight has even been changed now to Thompson Motorsports Park. They have also added a bunch of construction pictures. I drove down there last night and they are making some very good progress.

Are there any plans that COM will run here in 2014??

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Post by chaos4NH » Fri Sep 27, 2013 3:52 pm

Deposits being made for 2014. Maybe twice. Negotiations continue.
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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by 962porsche » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:34 am

it's great COMSCC will run there . i'm going to check it out when they have the swap meet in oct.
the photos on there site look like it's going to be a good track and they are close to me so it looks like they will be make be my new home track to do test days and other track event's at quight often .

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Re: Thompson Speedway in CT

Post by jlwhorf » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:31 am

At the last board meeting, John S. was planning on making deposits for 2 track days in 2014. I do not exactly remember the dates, but I believe they will be a Mon-Tues in the July and September time periods.

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