Now, I can hardly believe my eyes but, it appears that I am the only FE going to Pocono. Any other takers? Come on now. The pavement is new. It's going to be really fast. All the cool kids are doing it.
Anyone else ready to jump into the fray??
Zambo
It is on the way back from Mid-Ohio.
Last edited by Zambo; August 1st, 2012 at 11:01 AM.
Reason: Reference proximity to Mid-Ohio. Entice other competitors.
The Pocono NESCCA National has a Bonus National for the 'Wings and Things' group including FE. This is like a two day double national.
The infield road courses were not repaved; only the tri-oval. The Tri Region Race Group reluctantly decided to defer the introduction of the double infield course until the South Course transition paving was repaired. The track has said that the infield courses will be repaved for 2013.
The Pocono NESCCA National has a Bonus National for the 'Wings and Things' group including FE. This is like a two day double national.
The infield road courses were not repaved; only the tri-oval. The Tri Region Race Group reluctantly decided to defer the introduction of the double infield course until the South Course transition paving was repaired. The track has said that the infield courses will be repaved for 2013.
Am I reading the schedule correctly that we'll be on track four times on Saturday (three qualifying sessions, and one race) and then once on Sunday (one race)?
i am not able to make this event, plus i have herd nothing but bad things about this track. Hopefully next year the repave will be complete.
Joe,
I'm sorry that you have that impression even though you haven't been able to take part. As with any track, Pocono has some nuances which are different than some tracks. However, it is one of the few places that you win not only use your 1st gear (in a FE) in the race but, you will likely also reach the highest speed in an FE. I have found the staff and volunteers very helpful. As with most tracks, there is a budget which provides financial limits on what can be done. I, too, am hopeful they will be able to repave the remaining road course areas. In the meantime, though, the new track surface on the oval sections should prove to be stable and very fast.
I look forward to seeing you at the next event.
I am going to make sure i go next year. The main reason i am not going is my wife and I just had a baby 2 weeks ago. I dont think i will be allowed back into my house if i attemt to go racing . I was under the impression that they are changing the track layout at pocono for the scca. Is this happening this year or next?
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I am going to make sure i go next year. The main reason i am not going is my wife and I just had a baby 2 weeks ago. I dont think i will be allowed back into my house if i attemt to go racing . I was under the impression that they are changing the track layout at pocono for the scca. Is this happening this year or next?
I am going to make sure i go next year. The main reason i am not going is my wife and I just had a baby 2 weeks ago. I dont think i will be allowed back into my house if i attemt to go racing . I was under the impression that they are changing the track layout at pocono for the scca. Is this happening this year or next?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
That is fantastic news! A completely understandable reason. I was on hiatus until June due to the birth of our first little one in March. Due to the close proximity of Pocono, I'm making plans to "go to the supermarket", "make a run to Home Depot" and "check out some things at the mall". I'm hopeful that covers me for the weekend.
Congrats again!
Zambo
PS I have no info on track configuration change but, I'll check into it.
PS I have no info on track configuration change but, I'll check into it.
Check out Post 4 above. The initial plan for 2012 was to run the Pocono combined infield course. Unfortunately, a crucial pavement improvement on the South Course was not made this year. Rather than expose competitors to a hazardous situation, Tri Region decided to run the existing course for one more year. The entire trioval has been repaved and the transitions on/off the main course have been repaired.
Great race at Pocono this weekend. With the bonus national, we had tons of track time. And the track did a really nice job with the new paving on the oval. It's very smooth - probably the smoothest braking zones I've ever had. Lots of fun.
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