The SCCA had this crazy idea about a year ago to let past champions enter the 2013 Runoffs (50th) without having to qualify. Two of my friends took the bait. So, come Friday I'm driving to Elkhart Lake Wisconsin to crew for none other than Mike Rand (FF) and DaveW (FV). Talk about opposites. Rand's idea of prep is putting fuel in the car. Dave's idea is alignment within .00001" .
So... I'm off to the Runons. Mrs. Frog said it was insane to spend ten days on the road to watch two races, so she will hang at the coast with the granddaughters... missing out on wonderful Fall weather in Wisconsin.
Because i attended my first Runoffs with Butch Kummer in 1970, and we camped in the Road Atlanta infield, i decided the only proper way to do the 50th was to camp in the infield. I've aired out the tent and sleeping bags. (No big motorhome on this venture) Of course, Butch having a higher level of intellect, chose to camp in a room at Seibkins. I believe the best experience at great racing events is to live the experience in the paddock and infield, with great memories occuring just after dawn and around sunset, or in this case during periods of Full Moon.
Not real familiar with the availability of 4G service, i am going to make every attempt to report here on Apexspeed all the things you would never read about in SportsCar. I started this thread in General Discussion, because I'll be following all the formula classes, trying to dredge up the stories you really don't want to read. Fortunately, my writing mentor, Coop, will be on hand to also contribute as his schedule allows.
I even expect Butch might chime in to correct all the gross exagerations I may be tempted to type.
I have written for years that for every entry there are numerous "human interest" stories, so there will be no shortage of news, just a shortage of time to type it. I may even post some pictures...
You must realize that while browsing the schedule i spotted parties every night. I have had to go into training the past few weeks to prep for this rigorous schedule.
Stay tuned to this station.