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Triple headers for 2015, plus a Florida winter trip :thumbsup:
2015 F1600 Championship Series Schedule:
February 12-14 – Winter Exhibition @ Palm Beach*
April 10-12 – Road Atlanta
May 15-17 – Watkins Glen
June 5-7 – VIR
July 3-5 – Mid-Ohio
July 31-Aug. 2 – Pittsburgh
August 28-30 – New Jersey
October 16-18 – Pittsburgh
*Non-Points
Of course the two dates at Pittsburgh are on their new fast and flowing 2.9 mile track, not the sub 1-minute short track.
Three races per weekend for F1600?
That just got expensive-er.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bam Bam
Yes, the seven points weekends will be triple-headers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bam Bam
Hey Monte - Do you know how this will affect the tire rule? Will it still be 6 tires, or are more added?
Is there a separate qualifying, or will it be start-where-you-finished.
I have no idea on all three points. News coming, I would imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by reidhazelton
I have no direct info but this is my guess...no separate qualifying, starting for race 2 would likely be based on 2nd fastest qualifying lap time or best lap time in the race. Tire rule should stay at 6 as you are running the same number of sessions however there will be more stress on the tires. With that said keep in mind we are supposed to be going to a new Hoosier tire this season that is expected to last longer so that should help.Quote:
Originally Posted by reidhazelton
As I said I have no direct info so could be different but this is my best guess. I am sure the series has a good plan & could/would make changes if needed. They have been very customer focused over the years to say the least.
I hope it comes soon. I needed to start figuring budgets yesterday. Do you know if there's a series meeting at PRI this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Monty M
Yes, Bob and Al will be at PRI to my knowledge and there will be a meeting as in previous years. Date and time TBD.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raceworks
I imagine a lot depends on the tire testing and how that shakes out. Hell, maybe budgets will go down :o
No first-hand knowledge by any means, but the e-mail that arrived this morning states 14 races over 7 weekends, so that implies the "triple-header" is all three series run each weekend. Also looks like every weekend will be in conjunction with NARRA.
But then reeding cmpreheshun never was my strong suit... :D
F2000 and Atlantic are seven weekends for 14 races (excluding Palm Beach).
F1600 is seven weekends for 21 races (excluding Palm Beach).
Sorry - blew right past this in the e-mail:
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For the regular season, all three Championships will be together on the seven race weekends. F2000 and Atlantic will each have a 14-race season composed of seven doubleheader events, compared to seven triple-headers for F1600, making up a 21 race calendar.
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That's a LOT of races on a given weekend!
It will be a busy weekend for drivers & crews that's sure. Plenty of race experience to be gained with this for the up & coming youngsters. Everyone better up their pre season workouts as you will be tired after three thirty minute races in less then 36 hours.
Or five races in 36 hours for some. :)
I think Steve is buying an 016 so he can get 7 races in....
Are the races still sanctioned by SCCA Pro? I see the events will be run with NARRA but does that change their involvement. 14 year old drivers in SCCA Pro racing?
Brian.
I spoke to Bob this afternoon. Tire testing will be Monday and Tuesday. The series will then make a decision on the tire rule for 2015.
Once they develop a longer lasting engine we can consider it...in all seriousness I think the three races in 1600 will be a real test for teams & drivers. I expect to struggle come the last race of the weekend "if" I run F2000 as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis Valet
The first, well actually now the one qualifying 1600 session for the weekend will be even more important.
I would think this will make crash damage more painful as well. Out for 3 points races instead of two. Maybe that's a good thing!?
It's an interesting balance between maximizing track time per haul and allowing time to change or fix things.
In my experience gathered from running in Nelson Ledges "Longest Day" and other 24-hour endurance races, I ALWAYS got significantly faster with less effort as the races progressed. Having a lot more time in the car at a given track is, IMO, a major benefit for those of us who don't optimize driving a track in a few laps. Being tired from more track time was (and still is) not a factor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bam Bam
Dave W,Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveW
You are certainly not the average racer by any stretch, just look at your resume.
I have seen many drivers make mistakes later in races when they are mentally tired as well as possibly physically tired. Some drivers simply don't have that issue which I have seen you be one of those as I recall two years ago running with you at Road Atlanta.
As for track time, it will still be the same amount of time as they are eliminating a qualifying session to replace with a race session. No resting during a race session compared to slowing down for a lap or so in qualifying along with pitting for possible adjustments. That will make the difference to me at least.
Thanks, Steve.
And I'm sure you will learn how to handle the extra race(s) to your benefit.