PRI Show Meeting

[Bob Wright]

FRP will host its winter meeting Friday, Dec 7th at 2p in room 212. All are welcome.

[BrianT1]

Please post an update on what is discussed for those of us that cannot attend.

Thanks,

Brian

[John LaRue]

There was supposed to be a release of the 2019 schedule and notes from the meeting posted Friday. As I recall it is Road Atlanta, WGI, MO, VIR, Pitt, Summit and NJMP. FRP is back under SCCA Pro sanctioning. Currently, two races in FRP count as one of three required starts for Runoffs. (I am pressing SCCA to count each race in FRP as a credit towards a Runoffs start.) Other than those items there really was nothing earth shattering. Hopefully FRP will get the information out asap.

[Bob Wright]

Patience, all. The schedule will be released by Monty shortly. The formal notes from the meeting will be emailed out and posted here when I get a chance to clean up the typos :-). I just got home from from the show.

[Beartrax]

"FRP is back under SCCA Pro sanctioning."

New hats!

[stonebridge20]

There was supposed to be a release of the 2019 schedule and notes from the meeting posted Friday. As I recall it is Road Atlanta, WGI, MO, VIR, Pitt, Summit and NJMP. FRP is back under SCCA Pro sanctioning. Currently, two races in FRP count as one of three required starts for Runoffs. (I am pressing SCCA to count each race in FRP as a credit towards a Runoffs start.) Other than those items there really was nothing earth shattering. Hopefully FRP will get the information out asap.

Why would a "Pro" race entry count towards an amateur championship entry qualification?

[Bob Wright]

It counts because SCCA (club) wrote a rule that allows it to count, same as with Trans Am.

[stonebridge20]

It counts because SCCA (club) wrote a rule that allows it to count, same as with Trans Am.

Well that makes perfect sense.

I'm not sure why I even asked.

[BorkRacing]

What dates and tracks will RCFF run with FRP?

Rob

[Michael Rand]

Robert, I'll answer this one.
Robby, Right Coast will run on FRP dates at Mid Ohio, Pitt Race and Summit Point.
Mid Ohio June 28-30, Pitt Race either Aug 2-4 OR Aug 9-11, just not locked in quite yet, Summit Point Aug 23-25.
The balance of the Right Coast schedule for 2019 is NJP-Lightning June 1-2 and Rd Atlanta Nov 1-3.

[BrianT1]

There was supposed to be a release of the 2019 schedule and notes from the meeting posted Friday. As I recall it is Road Atlanta, WGI, MO, VIR, Pitt, Summit and NJMP. FRP is back under SCCA Pro sanctioning. Currently, two races in FRP count as one of three required starts for Runoffs. (I am pressing SCCA to count each race in FRP as a credit towards a Runoffs start.) Other than those items there really was nothing earth shattering. Hopefully FRP will get the information out asap.

It would be great if you can get SCCA to allow one FRP Race as a credit towards a Runoffs start. It would do so much for the class as a whole.

[BrianT1]

Patience, all. The schedule will be released by Monty shortly. The formal notes from the meeting will be emailed out and posted here when I get a chance to clean up the typos :-). I just got home from from the show.

Will there be anything in the notes allowing a racer to run a Bias Ply tire.

[Bob Wright]

In the past we have allowed pre 1997 Pintos to run a bias tire. I think it’s safe to say we’ll consider it going forward on a one to one basis. We haven’t seen a Pinto in the paddock in years.

[BrianT1]

In the past we have allowed pre 1997 Pintos to run a bias tire. I think it’s safe to say we’ll consider it going forward on a one to one basis. We haven’t seen a Pinto in the paddock in years.

Bob,

I know when you ran the Indy weekend you allowed zetecs to run Bias ply tires on numerous cars. I get that was a one off but I think if John can get it passed with in SCCA that one of your races will go toward a Runoff qualifying weekend, you will get a big draw from guys, myself included.

Wth that said if I only run Mid Ohio for instance as a Runoffs qualifier I am not sure I want to go through the hassle of setting my car up for radials when I will only be running bias ply tires the rest of the year.

Brian

[Bob Wright]

Well...I understand the desire, but (yes, there is always a 'but') the bias tire is generally considered quite a bit faster. Indy was unique. Also, as far as I know the set up change is not all that difficult; primarily camber and shock settings (but no need to re-valve).

[Bob Wright]

Schedule & Pre-Season Announcements

Schedule: F2000 and F1600 Championship Series:

Road Atlanta:April 18-20 (Thurs to Sat) with SCCA Pro F4 and F3

Watkins Glen: May10-12

Mid-Ohio: June28-30

VIR: July 26-28 -guest of SCCA Pro F4 and F3

PittsburghInternational: Aug 2-4 or 9-11

Summit Point: Aug23-25 — guest of Woodbridge Karting

New Jersey: Sept13-15

Schedule: Atlantic Championship Series:

Road Atlanta -April 18-20 (Thurs to Sat) with SCCA Pro F4 and F3

Watkins Glen -May 10-12

VIR – July26-28 — guest of SCCA Pro F4 and F3

PittsburghInternational – Aug 2-4 or 9-11

Staff: Mike Fultz will continue as Race Director, ClayHutchison as administrative director. Our steward staff will remain with Dave Panas, Chuck Dobbs and GrantMcStay. Tech director will again be JoeGriffin, ably assisted by his staff.

Sanctioning:

FRP is rejoining SCCA ProRacing. Our Roots are with SCCA, the insurance is better, and we will haveaccess to SCCA’s media outlets. Part of the benefit - one FRP weekend willcount towards Runoffs qualification (same structure as Trans-Am). Additionalnew opportunities with SCCA Pro are being explored.

New Series Radio Sponsor is Speedcom:Speedcom utilizes digital radios, and will offer a trade-in policy for analogradios towards new Motorola CP200D radios — trade-in value based on the radiocondition. Analog radios will continueto be usable to monitor race control, but it is the intention to have thepaddock all digital within a couple of years. There are many advantages to thedigital platform both for the Series and the competitor — far better communication is primary. Speedcom intends to be in the paddock for service and parts at most of our events.

Rules Review: As we did last year, we are designating January as Rules Review Month. Everyone is invited to submit suggestions tomake our rules package better for 2019. In the interest of consistency, our intent is not to change any rulesduring the season (although, as always we reserve the right to do so), thus getyour suggestions in during January.

Registration: We are holding entry fees the same as last year,and will have a window for a discounted Full Series F2000 and F1600entry in late January.

Details and entry instructions to follow.