NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule - The Ford Focus Forum

**SVTBuckeye** · 10-28-2008, 08:18 PM

"Here is an early look at the Tentative schedule for 2009 - (Please comment)

April 17,18,19 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed)
May 16,17 - Putnam Park (Cross-Over)
June 6,7 - Grattan
July 10,11,12 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed)
August 14,15,16 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed)
September 5,6 - Gingerman - Could be HPDE Only or with races - Pursuit Style for fun?????.
(Sept 10-14 Championships at Miller in Utah)
October 10,11 - Putnam Park (Possible Cross-Over)

None of the Mid-Ohio dates have been confirmed but I'm hoping they give us these dates.

I'm trying to work with Bluegrass on finding a date that fits with our current schedule. Ideally I hope to add Bluegrass in March as a regular event, but no dates are granted in March for 2009. Lets hope they finish early and give us a March date.

Be sure to follow regular updates and changes on http://www.twitter.com/nasamidwest" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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The above is a post on the NASA forums from Dave Royce.
Crossovers are with Mid West region as Dave R is director of that region as well as GL.

**sleeperlove** · 10-28-2008, 08:30 PM

if the planets align I will be TTing at all of them possibly racing at one or 2. Excluding nationals that is. I won't be making that trip.

If not I will likely be at all both putnam dates, at least 2 of the mid o dates, then probably another weekend or 2 with other clubs.

**ckisner** · 10-28-2008, 09:12 PM

what is a bluegrass? why is gingerrman HPDE only? i know that its been that way the last 2 seasons. just curious

**sleeperlove** · 10-29-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckisner

what is a bluegrass? why is gingerrman HPDE only? i know that its been that way the last 2 seasons. just curious

Bluegrass is the new track that is supposed to open in Kentucky early next year. There is a lot of hype, hopefully we will get to see if it lives up to it.
http://www.drivebluegrass.com/

unless you already knew in which case
Bluegrass=

**brads03zx3** · 10-29-2008, 09:25 AM

sleeperlove, adjust your monitor settings. That grass is most definitely green

**BadIdea** · 10-29-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm suprised they aren't or haven't been doing an east and west coast championship. I mean after all this is grass roots racing for trophys.

**BigSandwich** · 10-29-2008, 01:30 PM

True, and NASA has a precedent for that with the Rallysport stuff. Pacific championship vs Atlantic championship.

**Ted7rns** · 10-29-2008, 01:36 PM

Kind of hard to have a East and West Coast Championship to go along with a National Championship.

We already have a Regional Championships.

**68 Touring Car** · 10-29-2008, 02:03 PM

We could always have our own championships at Mid-ohio

**Ted7rns** · 10-29-2008, 02:14 PM

I know American Iron use to have a Western and Eastern Championship.

**SVTBuckeye** · 10-29-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 Touring Car

We could always have our own championships at Mid-ohio

That will take place on those three above dates. Total Points is MO champion.

Do you mean all the SF come to MO in August for our own? Don't think the left coast will buy that.

**ckisner** · 10-29-2008, 08:12 PM

thanks

i hadn't heard about it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

Bluegrass is the new track that is supposed to open in Kentucky early next year. There is a lot of hype, hopefully we will get to see if it lives up to it.
http://www.drivebluegrass.com/

**arty** · 05-05-2009, 03:29 PM

Looking for confirmation of Ohio race dates since everything was tentaive when this was written. Is it posted somewhere else?

**sleeperlove** · 05-05-2009, 04:42 PM

The July and August Mid Ohio dates are set now.

Bluegrass is looking more and more like failure every day. They are going to be lucky to hold an event before 2010.

**ckisner** · 05-05-2009, 07:29 PM

whats the issue? track not done?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperlove

The July and August Mid Ohio dates are set now.

Bluegrass is looking more and more like failure every day. They are going to be lucky to hold an event before 2010.

**sleeperlove** · 05-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckisner

whats the issue? track not done?

No drainage, tire walls not up, and other things. They have canceled all of May I believe putting NASA next on the chopping block.

**SVTBuckeye** · 05-06-2009, 07:15 AM

They were awaiting the Army Corp of Engineers to give the ok on their drainage plan etc to do the final paving. The track is paved but no the final top coat and the paddock is not yet paved. May 11 is the date I saw for them to move forward with approval???

**SVTBuckeye** · 05-24-2009, 07:55 PM

Bluegrass canceled.
We are all going to Grattan, but they (NASA Greatlakes) could only get Friday and Saturday June 5,6th.

One race Fri, Two races Sat. Racers take their pick of two best for the season championship points.

Hope it is nice weather, time to go Spec Focus racing.!!

10-28-2008, 08:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 792	NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule "Here is an early look at the Tentative schedule for 2009 - (Please comment) April 17,18,19 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed) May 16,17 - Putnam Park (Cross-Over) June 6,7 - Grattan July 10,11,12 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed) August 14,15,16 - Mid-Ohio (Not confirmed) September 5,6 - Gingerman - Could be HPDE Only or with races - Pursuit Style for fun?????. (Sept 10-14 Championships at Miller in Utah) October 10,11 - Putnam Park (Possible Cross-Over) None of the Mid-Ohio dates have been confirmed but I'm hoping they give us these dates. I'm trying to work with Bluegrass on finding a date that fits with our current schedule. Ideally I hope to add Bluegrass in March as a regular event, but no dates are granted in March for 2009. Lets hope they finish early and give us a March date. Be sure to follow regular updates and changes on http://www.twitter.com/nasamidwest" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; _________________ Dave Royce nasamidwest.com " The above is a post on the NASA forums from Dave Royce. Crossovers are with Mid West region as Dave R is director of that region as well as GL. __________________ LEM 2007,2008, 2009 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

10-28-2008, 08:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex hunting Posts: 9,823	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule if the planets align I will be TTing at all of them possibly racing at one or 2. Excluding nationals that is. I won't be making that trip. If not I will likely be at all both putnam dates, at least 2 of the mid o dates, then probably another weekend or 2 with other clubs. __________________ “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

10-28-2008, 09:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ckisner TEAM Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 306	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule what is a bluegrass? why is gingerrman HPDE only? i know that its been that way the last 2 seasons. just curious __________________ '02 Sonic Blue Focus SVT (Spec Foci)

10-29-2008, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
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10-29-2008, 09:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
BadIdea Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,415	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule I'm suprised they aren't or haven't been doing an east and west coast championship. I mean after all this is grass roots racing for trophys. __________________ '02 svt spec focus silver/black PCA National DE Instructor #200503 107

10-29-2008, 01:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigSandwich Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,317	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule True, and NASA has a precedent for that with the Rallysport stuff. Pacific championship vs Atlantic championship. __________________ 2001 ZX3 Spec Rally Car - Build Thread 2004 ZX3 23D - Rally Car Engine Donor 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE

10-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,646	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule Kind of hard to have a East and West Coast Championship to go along with a National Championship. We already have a Regional Championships. __________________ 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue

10-29-2008, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
68 Touring Car Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Motor City Posts: 1,335	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule We could always have our own championships at Mid-ohio __________________ Leo NASA Spec Focus Series Director www.capaldiracing.com "Quitters Never Win"

10-29-2008, 02:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ted7rns Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Thousand Oaks, California Posts: 4,646	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule I know American Iron use to have a Western and Eastern Championship. __________________ 2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Malibu Blue

05-05-2009, 03:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
arty TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 509	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule Looking for confirmation of Ohio race dates since everything was tentaive when this was written. Is it posted somewhere else? __________________ Comp Orange Coswagon /Torsen and 4.06 gear, alum. flywheel /Centerforce. 2.3L/ 11.6 pistons, 39lb. inj. Eagle rods, Stage 2 Cosworth cams on ported street head with the Cosworth Intake and exhaust, 205NA HP.

05-05-2009, 04:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex hunting Posts: 9,823	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule The July and August Mid Ohio dates are set now. Bluegrass is looking more and more like failure every day. They are going to be lucky to hold an event before 2010. __________________ “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

05-06-2009, 07:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 792	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule They were awaiting the Army Corp of Engineers to give the ok on their drainage plan etc to do the final paving. The track is paved but no the final top coat and the paddock is not yet paved. May 11 is the date I saw for them to move forward with approval??? __________________ LEM 2007,2008, 2009 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

05-24-2009, 07:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 792	Re: NASA Great Lakes 2009 schedule Bluegrass canceled. We are all going to Grattan, but they (NASA Greatlakes) could only get Friday and Saturday June 5,6th. One race Fri, Two races Sat. Racers take their pick of two best for the season championship points. Hope it is nice weather, time to go Spec Focus racing.!! __________________ LEM 2007,2008, 2009 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

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