TA, you been trying to get the March '05 vid for...well since March. It would be kinda cool to have footage of the car from outside, since we all shoot with a camera inside the car.

 

Maybe.... maybe... if I can get the vids segregated this coming week (my vacation)... maybe I can work on it.

 

I think this line is a repost from about 6 months ago.

 

Yea, I think you are right, good memory.

 

Hey Lego,

Is this your instructor's car from RA in March?

http://tinyurl.com/b9hxo

 

Hey STF,

Have you guys decided which hotel in the area you are going to be setting up camp at. There are a couple of us that will be staying Friday night, rather than driving in Saturday morning, and wanted to get all of us at the same place, for convenience.

 

Another question for STF - what are the rules for passengers? I know we can have an instructor. What about a fellow driver who just wants to ride for a few laps? What about a friend who is not registered for the event?
Thanks

 

I talked to STF earlier this afternoon. He was heading out the door to catch a flight again so he may not be able to reply soon.

L8APEX: Everytime we've been to TGPR we've stayed at the Hampton Inn. It's right off I-20 and only 7 or 8 miles from the track. Here's the info from the TGPR website:

Hampton Inn
1600 Highway 21 South
Oxford, AL 36203
(205) 835-1492

TrackAddict: STF will have to answer that one for you.

 

^^thanks, i will get in touch with them to arrange for lodging.

Is anyone else going over on Friday night?

 

I don't think so. He didn't use a hard top. Also, he's in the navy now. I don't think he'd be doing spec miata races, but I could be wrong. Wait, I think there might be a base in Mobile, so it could be.....

 

I still haven't heard back about availability on either day. If Sat is out, I can do Friday. I feel shunned by the ones I care so much about......

 

I understand, man. STF has just been really busy and traveling a lot over the past couple of weeks. I talk to him every couple of days and I'm still not 100% sure of the full game plan so don't think he's ignoring you or anything. I guess we just need to be patient.

 

I was wondering when this thread got started why you didn't jump on it right away. I thought you were out. I hope we can get you in on Saturday.

 

Thanks to you and Dave for this event. Are you going to do RA in March with NASA?

 

Just to let you guys know, the new phone number for the Hampton Inn is: 1.256.835.1492. New area code. I just booked a room with two double beds, if anyone else needs a place to crash Firday night, let me know.

 

My brother and I will be getting a room also. Thanks for the updated ph number.

 

I'll take you up on that.

 

so you got a spot, that is awesome. the sscond bed is yours. i will PM you with some details.

 

Yep, if the bucket holds together that is. It's in the shop right now with busted ball-joints, a leaking transmission and a defective ABS sensor.

I should have a six-point roll bar and harnesses in it by March. No more slipping and sliding around in the seats.

 

Lego, I haven't finallized Friday. As it stands, we have Me, Dan, Steve, and you, as firm. I know Spencer is in too, but he can't commit yet. If I knew for sure he and Jill were going to do two days, wait, I will see if I can get him to give you his spot on Saturday, and I will move him to Friday. That should do it.

Again, my apologies, I have been SWAMPED. I missed my second flight from Tn tonight, going to AR (Arkansas), so I had to hoof it in a rental. I did upgrade to the 500 (new ford) which is surprisingly a nice and good handling ride. See, for me, everyday in a rental is a potential practice session.

Now, pending Spencer's decision, I will do the following, move Lego to Saturday, so he can play with the RX8 guys . Lego, send me 125, and I will get the logistics worked out, one way or another.

 

Hey Phlash,

are you making the trip down on Friday? cause we got some Rita fixins to use up IIRC.

 

Glad to see you can make the Saturday run with us Lego.

 

Unknown...still working on that part.......If I do make it, can someone put a third person up? I hate to commit to a room at this point not knowing if I can make it Friday night......

I have a blow up bed to sleep on.....

 

i am sure you can crash on the floor in ours if you like. i am not sure what val and TA are up to. I dont know if they have decided when they are showing up.

 

One month and counting... Time to set a schedule for prepping the car...
1. Flush coolant
2. Fresh Redline in tranny and diff
3. Swap in Hawk brake pads
4. Bleed brakes
5. Bed in brakes
6. Go over all suspension bolts to make sure everythind is snugged properly
7. Extra coat of wax
8. Lube sway bar bushings
I am off next week so I can get a head start on some of these items.