Hoosier FST - Rounds 7 & 8 - Road America

[Racerx6212]

Registration for rounds 7 & 8 of The 2013 Hoosier Tire Formula First Championship Series at Road America August 24-25, 2013 is now open


Here is the link: http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...4#.UergF6xKZCI

I am registered -

Brian F #17

[Doug FST 5]

Ready for the looong laps!

Doug FST 5

[teamclark]

We need to boost the numbers for the event as soon as possible, to date we have only FOUR cars entered!!! We should have at least 13....

Entry can be paid by CC and they will not bill the card till the 21st, so there are no excuses, get your entries in now!!

Entered:
Doug Seim
Rob Clark
Doug Sharp
Brian Finegan

MIA:
Bill Bonow
Dave Dawson
Bill Wolfe
Butch Deer
Matt Gordon
Sam Farmiga
Jim Nash
Dave Blevins
Steve Dunlap
etc....

[Campbell Motorsport]

The Road America web site shows a test day sponsored by the Chicago Region on Friday August 23. The schedule shows 5- 40 minute sessions for both open and closed wheel cars. Cost for the test day is $250 before 8/22 and $300 on 8/23.

For those new to the track or those with things they want to test, it is a relatively rare opportunity to test at RA.

[teamclark]

Robert asked me to see if we can organize ourselves in close formation in the paddock at RA

If you take a field of small cars and spread them around the paddock it can look like there is not that many of you there - specially when the infield is as large as RA.

So if we can bunch together we can make a larger presence - lets remind people we bring one of the larger classes to these events (and I wont have to walk so far to get one of Team Farmiga's excellent hotdogs for lunch)

So the targeted FST paddock area is on the grass close to the Shower/Toilet block - where SR Racing were last year.

If your going to make the Friday test day, or just going to be there early then see if you can grab as much space as possible so we can get everyone in!

[Bill Bonow]

Perfect location. LMI will be about 30 ft. to the East of the circle.

Going to enter now

[Bill Bonow]

Up to 6, Nash and Bonow are in

[dblevins]

I'll be in if I can get my motor back in time. Seems I spun a rod bearing and trashed a few internals.

[butch deer]

I'm in
Butch

[rgu]

Larry Webster the editor of Road and Track described in his August edition how he became a "monster" when driving a Miata at a "meaningless" SCCA race. It was actually a decent piece but it brings up the question of how do you make those SCCA races meaningful? The answer of course is you run the Hoosier Tire Formula First Series. Jim Schings did a great job picking video for our web site at www.formula-first.org . As a preview of the 2013 Road America race click on Rob Clark’s great videos from the 2011 race at Road America. For the first three or four laps you think it’s a three car race but in actuality it’s a five car “meaningful” race.


Watch this and you’ll see what I mean. http://vimeo.com/27720605

[rave motorsports]

I love the fact I can be part of a group that is passionate about what we do. And, I will guarantee you as we build the class and look forward to the annual East versus West race for the SR Racing Founders Cup will be anything but meaningless. Damn Straight I wanna bring that back to Kansas. After all wasn't SCCA racing built on amateurs having fun and earning bragging rights for a year.

[Bill Bonow]

We are up to (7) cars, just over half way to our goal.

Here is the list as it is now:

# 37 Rob Clark Evolution CM-1 Team Clark Motorsport, SRacing Rochester, MI
# 11 Aaron "Butch" Deer Evolution Racecarsupply.com, Elgin, IL
# 17 Brian Finegan Campbell Evolution LMI, St Baldricks Plainfield, IL
# 2 Jim Nash Mission MRC-09 Mission Race Cars Bloomington, MN
# 5 Doug Seim Mysterian M5.1 Battlepack/AutoWerks Okeana, OH
# 90 Dr Doug Sharp Jacer V2K2 Sharp Chiropractic & Advocare Kawkawlin, MI

Others expected to enter soon:

Dave Dawson
Bill Wolfe
Matt Gordon
Sam Farmiga
Dave Blevins
Steve Dunlap

Still working out details, but the Silver Bullet FST will likely to be in attendance for those curious to see the beautiful aero bodywork made by Allan Adderley for the Caracal and Citation FV/FST

When it comes to drafting excitement, Road America never disappoints


Road America '10 http://vimeo.com/13718600 (Rob Clark)

Road America '10 http://vimeo.com/13746072 (Rob Clark)

Road America '10 http://vimeo.com/13744905 (Rob Clark)

Road America '10 http://vimeo.com/13787780 (Scott Meyer)

Road America '10 http://vimeo.com/13803997 (Scott Meyer)

Road America '11 http://vimeo.com/27720605 (Rob Clark - Race 1)

Road America '11 http://vimeo.com/27763777 (Jason Steeb - Race 2)

Road America ’12 http://vimeo.com/48918963 (Robert Clark - Round 7)

Road America ’12 http://vimeo.com/49016143 (Robert Clark - Round 8)

[rgu]

Watching a race at Road America is like watching golf.

It's sooooo much better on TV

[dd46637]

I'm in.
Dave

[dblevins]

I'm in.

[Bill Bonow]

Sorry guys, got a gremlin in the car that I can't find or get rid of. I'm pulling my entry. I hate not being able to race my home track.

I will be bringing up Allan Adderley's Silver Bullet FST to get it started on it's trip back to Florida. The car will be on display around the LMI trailer in the FST compound.

[rightturntiger]

Sorry to hear about the gremlin, Bill. We've been fighting gremlins of our own but we think we found it and resolved it and, pending, the results of the dyno runs tomorrow, I have gone ahead and entered my car. Here's to making more than three race laps next weekend!

Any hotel recommendations? It's been 6 years since I've been to Road America.

Matt Gordon
#57 Jaygo Racing

[teamclark]

Matt, we stay in Plymouth at the AmericInn it's handy, cheaper then Elkhart and only 10mins to the track. Robert, Doug et. al. Usually stay there as well

[Bill Bonow]

Thought it was time for some freshening of the list of entries at Road America next weekend:

# 37 Rob Clark Evolution CM-1 Team Clark Motorsport, SRacing Rochester, MI
# 11 Aaron "Butch" Deer Evolution Racecarsupply.com, Elgin, IL
# 17 Brian Finegan Campbell Evolution LMI, St Baldricks Plainfield, IL
# 2 Jim Nash Mission MRC-09 Mission Race Cars Bloomington, MN
# 5 Doug Seim Mysterian M5.1 Battlepack/AutoWerks Okeana, OH
# 90 Dr Doug Sharp Jacer V2K2 Sharp Chiropractic & Advocare Kawkawlin, MI
# 35 Dave Blevins Caracal MTV IIIColerain RV,it'safirefighterthing.com Cincinnati, OH
# 8 Dave Dawson Campbell Evolution South Bend, IN
# 57 Matt Gordon Citation FST BattlePack.com/Jaygo Racing Lexington, KY

I'll be in attendance to support, take photos and report the weekend.

Still a couple of potentials out there?

Dr. Bill Wolfe
Sam Farmiga
Steve Dunlap

That would make for (12) FST's and a great race at Road America.

[Jim Nash]

Sorry guys, got a gremlin in the car that I can't find or get rid of. I'm pulling my entry. I hate not being able to race my home track.

Gremlins! Damn.

[SamF]

I just entered and saw that Steve Dunlap has as well, so add 2 more to the list!

[rightturntiger]

The car behaved perfectly on the dyno this morning and I'm officially in for Road America (and booked at the AmericInn). Looking forward to seeing everybody and enjoying the drafting party!

Matt Gordon

[Bill Bonow]

OK, (11) entries it is

# 37 Rob Clark Evolution CM-1 Team Clark Motorsport, SRacing Rochester, MI
# 11 Aaron "Butch" Deer Evolution Racecarsupply.com, Elgin, IL
# 17 Brian Finegan Campbell Evolution LMI, St Baldricks Plainfield, IL
# 2 Jim Nash Mission MRC-09 Mission Race Cars Bloomington, MN
# 5 Doug Seim Mysterian M5.1 Battlepack/AutoWerks Okeana, OH
# 90 Dr Doug Sharp Jacer V2K2 Sharp Chiropractic & Advocare Kawkawlin, MI
# 35 Dave Blevins Caracal MTV IIIColerain RV,it'safirefighterthing.com Cincinnati, OH
# 8 Dave Dawson Campbell Evolution South Bend, IN
# 57 Matt Gordon Citation FST BattlePack.com/Jaygo Racing Lexington, KY
# 3 Steve Dunlap Dunlap WASPDunlap Motorsports, Earl's Indy Indianapolis, IN
# 56 Sam Farmiga Adams Acer-J Scuderia Farmiga West Chester, OH

I think the only one missing at this point is Dr. Bill Wolfe

[KIWIBEE]

I'm ready for Road America ...Attachment 40833

[rgu]

Race prep at TeamClark reaches a feverish pitch!

[Bill Bonow]

All (12) entries are in and here is your official line up for Rounds 7 & 8 of
The 2013 Hoosier Formula First Championship Series

# 37 Rob Clark Evolution CM-1 Team Clark Motorsport, SRacing Rochester, MI
# 11 Aaron "Butch" Deer Evolution Racecarsupply.com, Elgin, IL
# 17 Brian Finegan Campbell Evolution LMI, St Baldricks Plainfield, IL
# 2 Jim Nash Mission MRC-09 Mission Race Cars Bloomington, MN
# 5 Doug Seim Mysterian M5.1 Battlepack/AutoWerks Okeana, OH
# 90 Dr Doug Sharp Jacer V2K2 Sharp Chiropractic & Advocare Kawkawlin, MI
# 35 Dave Blevins Caracal MTV IIIColerain RV,it'safirefighterthing.com Cincinnati, OH
# 8 Dave Dawson Campbell Evolution South Bend, IN
# 57 Matt Gordon Citation FST BattlePack.com/Jaygo Racing Lexington, KY
# 3 Steve Dunlap Dunlap WASPDunlap Motorsports, Earl's Indy Indianapolis, IN
# 56 Sam Farmiga Adams Acer-J Scuderia Farmiga West Chester, OH
# 44 Bill Wolfe Campbell Evolution Special Effort Enterprises Albuquerque, NM

For those coming to Road America, you can check out Allan Adderley's Silver Bullet FST bodywork as mounted to a Caracal C in the Formula First compound

FWIW, FST is the third largest class registered behind SM and SRF

[rave motorsports]

Great car count! Wish we were gonna be there.

[rgu]

Looked at my credit card statement today. American Airlines actually credited me for the aborted Milwaukee Mile flight. No communication about my appeal, no e-mails no nothing. I can't believe it.

Still-- I'm flying Delta up to Road America tomorrow. See you all there

[csingletary01]

Good racing to all, see you at Mid-Ohio

Chuck

[Stan Clayton]

I don't see this race listed on Race Monitor, so you guys please post frequent FV and FST highlights here...thx!

[Bill Bonow]

Leaving for RA now. Will attempt to update during the weekend.

[Stan Clayton]

Great photo, Bill...I bet your rig gets a LOT of attention out on the road.

[Stan Clayton]

Anybody got results from today's FV and FST races?

[Bill Bonow]

Sorry for the delay. I'm borrowing a laptop on the RA hotspot. Hope this works.

A busy day qualifying was strong with Doug Seim coming out on top with a smokin' time of 2:39.4. Here is the full grid:

Seim 2:39.4
Clark 2:41.8
Nash 2:43.8
Dawson 2:44.4
Deer 2:44.8
Wolfe 2:46.0
Sharp 2:46.1
Gordon 2:46.2
Farmiga 2:47.3
Finegan 2:51.0
Blevis NT
Dunlap NT

A split start gave FST a clear track with (12) FST's taking the green. Seim and Clark hung together and pulled away from Nash. A full course yellow and pace car due to a small F5 shunt at turn 8 slowed the pace. Clark retired with throttle cable issues (no throttle) and Nash was in a solid second place. Dr. Bill Wolfe and Matt Gordon battled back and forth (draft-o-mania) to claim 3rd.

Round 7 results:

Seim Fast Lap: 2:39.5 (new race record)
Nash
Wolfe
Gordon
Deer
Finegan
Farmiga
Clark
Dawson
Sharp
Dunlap
Blevins

Taking photos and enjoying the company.

More great FST racing in Round 8 tomorrow.

[Stan Clayton]

Very cool, Bill...thanks!

[rgu]

Someone else can post more detail but podium was Seim Clark and Matt Gorden. Cannot stand posting from phones . I am sure more detail will follow.

Team Battlepack does alright.

[Steve Hill]

What a weekend......poles, records, wins and podiums! Nice going Matt, Doug, crews and car owners.

Steve and Sarah
Battlepack.com

[Bill Bonow]

Report and photos in a few hours once I'm home from work.

[Racerx6212]

I too was able to get some decent shots, since I was not part of Sundays race. Once home I will post later.

Brian

[Bill Bonow]

Well, not all that common in FST, but Rounds 7 & 8 belonged 100% to Doug Seim and the BattlePack /RGU race team. Great job this weekend, (2) wins, (2) poles, (2) fast laps and a new track record, congratulations!

Round 8 Qualifying:

Seim sets the pace again with a pole time of 2:40.349. A tight grid for Clarke, Deer, Gordon and Nash will make for some good drafting.

Qualifying Results:

Seim 2:40.349
Clark 2:43.501
Deer 2:43.813
Gordon 2:44.332
Nash 2;44.713
Finegan 2:52.606
Wolfe 2:52.909
Farmiga 3:01.046
Blevins NT
Dawson NT
Dunlap NT

Round 8 Race Notes:

Good clean start, Clark hangs with Seim for the first lap. Clark has mechanical issues and slows, but continues and becomes a great drafting partner for Bruce Livermore in his FV while hanging on to second spot. Matt Gordon has the gremlins completely chased away from his car and is in a solid third place. Deer and Nash have an excellent drafting battle going for 4th position as the race progresses.

Round 8 Results:

Seim Fast Lap - 2:40.863
Clark
Gordon
Nash
Deer
Farmiga
Wolfe


I'll make another post with photos

Next stop of The 2013 Hoosier Formula First Championship Series is Rounds 9 & 10 at Watkins Glen with FLR and "The Fun One"