2012 Runnoffs

[Northwind]

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I'm looking forward to driving Road America and meeting the rest of the F1000 crowd!

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We need someone to put a Phoenix in the field and "you da man"...

[reidhazelton]

After looking at the entry lists to date, FB has 10 entries. Not to shabby....until you look at FC...also 10 entries. Looks very good for FB! And looking at other classes (FF - 18 and had 30 just 2 years ago, FE - 12 and had 16 last year) it is even more impressive. Considering what the class went through this year, I think that is a great turnout.

Off topic...why does SM only have 20 registered???? They usually lose that many the first time through T5.

[Dennis Valet]

I think most SM drivers don't make the trip to road america because they don't have a chance to win the race unless they have a $30,000+ car. Previously you also needed a 1999+ 1.8L car to be competitive at Road America and most SMs in the club are the previous generation. I'm not sure if that's still the case as they did some tinkering with the rules to get some balance, but the problem lies in the fact that it's hard to equalize a light 1.6 against the heavier 99+ and have it work at all tracks. Do you equalize for Road America, a very unique track, or equalize for almost every other track and deal with the Road America parity issue.

For most classes the runoffs is one of the only opportunities to run in a very large run group without mixed classes. For SM on the east coast they pretty much can get that at every single national and most regionals. This obviously dampens the appeal of the runoffs.

[jaltaman]

I've been looking at the national point standings, trying to determine if I need to go to HPR for one more race in order to qualify. As of now I am in, but that will change if I don't race over labor day and others do.

I figure that Coop, Mike B. and Bill M. will pass me up in points after labor day weekend, which leaves the following drivers who could potentially bump me out of the top 50% nationally:

- Ash, Christopher
- Marchand, Juan
- Vardis, Nicho
- Adams, Rob
- Pierce, Tim
- Frost, Pete
- Franklin, Richard
- Smith, Corey

So who's trying to make it to the runoffs?

If I don't have to spend the money for the Last Chance Rationals in Denver it would be nice, but I am going if I need to.

But just in case, thought I would ask.

Cheers,

John

[JRMarchand]

I'm done until the runoffs, I think Nicho told me he was going to Barber, I wish I was, but for sure next year.

I was in touch with the Pointskeeper and i'm second in the GLakes division and the worst i can finish after labor Day is third. It was my great fear all year that I wouldnt be able to make the Runoffs, my first race finish didn't happen until mid july because i was building the car from the ground up and it wasnt easy, took a long time, very stressful too.

See ya all at the runoffs, stop by my spot by the fuel pumps row, later

[Brandon Dixon]

I've been looking at the national point standings, trying to determine if I need to go to HPR for one more race in order to qualify. As of now I am in, but that will change if I don't race over labor day and others do.

I figure that Coop, Mike B. and Bill M. will pass me up in points after labor day weekend, which leaves the following drivers who could potentially bump me out of the top 50% nationally:

- Ash, Christopher
- Marchand, Juan
- Vardis, Nicho
- Adams, Rob
- Pierce, Tim
- Frost, Pete
- Franklin, Richard
- Smith, Corey

So who's trying to make it to the runoffs?

If I don't have to spend the money for the Last Chance Rationals in Denver it would be nice, but I am going if I need to.

But just in case, thought I would ask.

Cheers,

John

There are multiple ways to qualify. One way is to finish in the top three in points in your division. I was trying to get the points for the rocky mountain division, but the website doesn't respond. I see 5 people with points from the RM division, but I might have missed someone.

Biner, Jake, You, Chris Ash, and Rob Adams.

Assuming I have spotted all the RM division competitors, as long as either Chris Ash or Rob Adams don't pass you in points then you will be qualified.

[JEREMY HILL]

biner is first in rm div, you should find out if adams or ash is running again, either could bump you, cheers, jeremy

[Brandon Dixon]

biner is first in rm div, you should find out if adams or ash is running again, either could bump you, cheers, jeremy

My bad. I edited my post.

[jaltaman]

Meaning JRO - he's in the RM division as well, which takes me out of that (JRO, Jake, Biner).

And yes, Chris could easily bump me from the top 50% as well.

Thanks for the replies, though, guys. Juan, glad to see you're in with the division requirement - I'll certainly drop by and say hi at the runoffs.

At this point, I'm going to go to HPR. Better safe than sorry.

[Mike B]

Meaning JRO - he's in the RM division as well, which takes me out of that (JRO, Jake, Biner).

And yes, Chris could easily bump me from the top 50% as well.

Thanks for the replies, though, guys. Juan, glad to see you're in with the division requirement - I'll certainly drop by and say hi at the runoffs.

At this point, I'm going to go to HPR. Better safe than sorry.

JRO is actually listed in Northern Pacific Division.

Glad to hear you're going to give it the old college try!

[jaltaman]

Pardon my obvious ignorance with respect to JR's region, Mike. Thanks for cluing me in.

And while that could've changed things, bottom line is if Chris shows up and I don't then I am toast for both the national and regional requirements.

So, yep, I'm there, regardless. In keeping with the spirit of the 'college try' I might as well bring cold refreshments.

[JohnPaul]

Is JRO planning on going to the run offs? Isn't his car sold?

[Northwind]

Is JRO planning on going to the run offs? Isn't his car sold?

I think I heard something about him putting a 1000cc motor, larger wheels, and wings on a shifter kart.

[Mike B]

Is JRO planning on going to the run offs? Isn't his car sold?

I noticed that he is registered for a double regional at RA this weekend:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...437C6E6D2CD566

Draw your own conclusions.

[crowe motorsports]

I knew this Runoffs Q could get tight. See my post 35. I would be at Barber if could to close the deal, but there is no way I can attend. Barber should be on everyones bucket list if you have not been there. So I am a little nervous. My current National points standing is 10 (was 7 last week) and if 6 more pass me in points I am toast. Not sure if my 3rd in Division will hold after Barber. We need more new cars to get on track at a National to help the total car count nationwide. This will help with the 50 percent rule as one of the other ways to qualify. John Paul will add to National car count at Barber. Anyone else?

Barber pre-registration is light and is missing several guys I think may be there trying to get qualified. Who is going?

Jaun I am one row over from you and Mike, Dan and Jeremy are right across from me. So the Van Diemen group will be at least 5 strong in that area of the paddock. I will be well stocked for end of the day and I am really looking forward to the Runoffs. I just hope this dog will hunt

Michael

If the wheels fall off maybe I will go to Wanker Pro Race at Daytona or the ARRC as a consolation

[Wren]

I noticed that he is registered for a double regional at RA this weekend:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...437C6E6D2CD566

Draw your own conclusions.

He is registered in the JDR car though. I wonder what he will be driving at the runoffs?

[JRMarchand]

The JDR F1k machine is unique, I saw some of the first test sessions at Autobahn and the car looked surprisingly fast and nimble, at the time it might've tip the scales at 742#, yup. Thats when I met Jerry, he also showed me the super trick front suspension. If JRO is in JDR it could be lights out. Alex Mayer drove the JDR at the Cat, he also looked very confident.

just hyped the JDR big time , the car is sick and JRO will certainly make it exciting, I'm assuming Jerry found what he needed!!

[JerryH]

JR.....thanks for the kind words about our new car. We spent a lot of time designing and building what we think is a very good chassis. We are still in the development stage.....but with JRO in the car we have high expectations.

I hope you ment the car was "slick" not "sick"......although we did have a sick engine at the Cat.....and yes that has been taken care of.

Ten entries at the runoffs is good.....but I'm hoping for more......so everyone please keep trying to get quallified. Everyone who sees these cars is amazed at the speed and souind.....the class has a great future!

Jerry Hodges
JDR Motorsport.com

The JDR F1k machine is unique, I saw some of the first test sessions at Autobahn and the car looked surprisingly fast and nimble, at the time it might've tip the scales at 742#, yup. Thats when I met Jerry, he also showed me the super trick front suspension. If JRO is in JDR it could be lights out. Alex Mayer drove the JDR at the Cat, he also looked very confident.

just hyped the JDR big time , the car is sick and JRO will certainly make it exciting, I'm assuming Jerry found what he needed!!

[Brian.Novak]

JR.....thanks for the kind words about our new car. We spent a lot of time designing and building what we think is a very good chassis. We are still in the development stage.....but with JRO in the car we have high expectations.

I hope you ment the car was "slick" not "sick"......although we did have a sick engine at the Cat.....and yes that has been taken care of.

Ten entries at the runoffs is good.....but I'm hoping for more......so everyone please keep trying to get quallified. Everyone who sees these cars is amazed at the speed and souind.....the class has a great future!

Jerry Hodges
JDR Motorsport.com

Jerry, in todays vernacular sick can be synonomous with slick!

Car looks great, can't wait to see it.

[Wren]

Brian,

Are you still planning on attending the runoffs?

[Brian.Novak]

Brian,

Are you still planning on attending the runoffs?

Yup! Entry should be in today.

[Mike B]

We're now up to 11 entries!
Jeremy Hill
Jake Latham
Brandon Dixon
Dan Robinson
Mike Beauchamp
J.R. Osborne
Brian Novak
Juan Marchand
Larry Vollum
Terry Biner
Michael Crowe

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[Mike B]

Don't look now, but we're currently at 14 entries!
https://www.motorsportreg.com/index....1B8B17503A45AC

Remember, early registration ends tonight so if you're on the fence, sign up now and save $200. If September 4 rolls around and you can't make it, you get a full refund.

There's a few more guys that could make it. Who else is waiting until Labor Day to sign up?

[Revs2-12k]

Add 2 next year.

Richard Franklin - Stohr F1000
Tim Pierce - Firman RFR1000

[Mike B]

Oops, make that 15!

Richard, could you and Tim make it this year if you went to Barber?

[Revs2-12k]

Mike,

Unfortunately, the lack of tow fund & purse payout from F1000 Championship Series has forced Tim & I to think more local. Without airing dirty laundry, let's just say we've taken a hit on the finances (due to a certain entity not fulfilling it's obligations).

We're both are currently concentrating on the SEDIV SARRC Championship where we are running 2nd & 3rd in points.

Next year, we plan to enter a significant # of SCCA National events including the Runoffs (wherever they may be in 2013).

Thanks,
Richard

[Mike Devins]

as of today 15 entries - more than either FA or FC ...

[JRMarchand]

[glenn cooper]

as of today 15 entries - more than either FA or FC ...

crazy talk!