Mid-Ohio Aug 9-10

[DonArm]

Only see that there are 4 registered at this time.
Anyone else plan on going?

[sprocketmensch]

Trying to get there if we get some issues sorted out.
Doug

[Mike B]

The final rounds of the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East are coming up at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 9 and 10. This weekend will decide the 2014 East Champion and who takes home the $3,000 winner’s purse.

With a possible 56 points available to a driver if he were to sweep the weekend (like Jeremy Hill did at Watkins Glen), there are four drivers that could take the title. Alex Mayer has 160 points and holds a slim 3 point lead over Glenn Cooper, while Jeremy Hill is just 14 points behind Cooper. A little further back, Jason Bell has 114 points and Dore Chaponick has 111. Keep in mind that the championship will be decided by each driver’s best eight finishes which could help other drivers break into the top five and go home with some prize money.
Over $7,000 will be awarded at Mid-Ohio:
Champion- $3,000
2nd Place- $2,000
3rd Place- $1,000
4th Place- $750
5th Place- $500

As if that wasn’t enough, the US Formula 1000 Championship will have the track to themselves throughout the entire weekend. Each day will consist of a 30 minute qualifying session in the morning followed by a 20 lap race in the afternoon with only Formula 1000 cars on the track.

Finally, the Cincinnati region is working on reserved paddock space for the Formula 1000 teams. We need everyone to register as early as possible to make paddock planning easier for everyone.

Registration is currently open:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...-course-581364

When registering, please note that there is a checkbox for the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship entry. This is different than the standard race entry and is required to race in the stand-alone run group.

Be there!

[Mike B]

Entry list so far:
Mike Beauchamp (1999 Van Diemen), Green Bay, WI
Dore Chaponick (2014 Stohr), Lutz, FL
Jason Bell (2010 Citation), Tampa, FL
Glenn Cooper (Star Mazda), Roswell, GA
Jeremy Hill (2007 Photon VD ), Toronto, ON
Alex Mayer (2014 JDR), Harleysville, PA
Nicho Vardis (2010 RFR), Sylvan Lake, MI

Other guys that SHOULD be there and could leave with some money or prizes:
Doug Hertz
Alastair McEwan
Richard Franklin
Charles Livingston
Tyler Thielmann
Michael Crowe
Tim Pierce
Steve Hamilton

This could be the biggest East race yet this year!

[glenn cooper]

Looks like I gotta go edit my entry AGAIN (!)
I think the MSReg site is suffering a bit of Y2K flu like symptoms, and the year is '04 and I'm pedaling a FM!

[Mike B]

With the addition of Dore Chaponick, we're now up to 7 entries. Anyone else on the fence?

[sprocketmensch]

I'll be there if all goes as planned.
Doug

[Jasonrmbell]

Sounds Good having 15 show would be great especially having dedicated sessions.

[Mike B]

We're now at 9 entries. 10 (or more) is within reach.

Entry list so far:
Mike Beauchamp (1999 Van Diemen), Green Bay, WI
Jason Bell (2010 Citation), Tampa, FL
Dore Chaponick (2014 Stohr), Lutz, FL
Glenn Cooper (Star Mazda), Roswell, GA
Doug Hertz (2006 Elan) Mount Kisco, NY
Jeremy Hill (2007 Photon VD ), Toronto, ON
Charles Livingston (2012 JDR), St. Louis, MO
Alex Mayer (2014 JDR), Harleysville, PA
Nicho Vardis (2010 RFR), Sylvan Lake, MI

Remember, Formula 1000 has the track to ourselves all weekend! This is also the last weekend in the US Formula 1000 East Championship. Be there!

[sprocketmensch]

Good to see Coop is still planning to race the FM. Now I'll finally be able to beat him...

[Mike B]

There will be a twilight track test day on Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:30 with alternating open wheel and closed wheel groups. Each group should get at least three 20 minute session for $150. Info and registration can be found on the Mid-Ohio website:
http://www.midohio.com/Store/School-...-SCCA-Twilight

[Tyler Thielmann]

We will not be making this weekend as we wanted to pool our resources toward making the runoffs! Also I will be working for a team at Road America during this weekend. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to see some great REPLAY footage from this race!!!

[Mike B]

Registration closes at noon tomorrow! We’ll have our own run group all weekend! We have reserved paved paddock space! We’ll crown the champion on Sunday! Sign up now! http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/...-course-581364


Mid-Ohio Schedule Friday August 8th
5:30pm – 8:00pm = 20 minute test sessions

Saturday August 9th
9:00am = 30 minute qualifying
about 1:30pm = 20 laps or 30 minute Race

Sunday August 10th
9:15am = 30 minute qualifying
about 1:30pm = 20 laps or 30 minute Race

NOTE: this race will follow a “no-schedule” schedule. Sessions start at 8:00 am and run consecutively. Formula 1000 is group 4. Pay close attention to the PA and the groups on the track to assure you arrive to the grid in time for qualifying and the races.

Prizes at Mid-Ohio
Cash
Champion- $3,000
2nd Place- $2,000
3rd Place- $1,000
4th Place- $750
5th Place- $500

Hoosier Tires
1st: 2 tires
2nd: 1 tires
Pole position: 1 tire
Random tire Draw: 2 tires

Sunoco Hard charger - Cash Payout $150

Hyperco Springs
1st: 1 pair springs
2nd: $50 certificate
3rd: $25 certificate

Sprocket Specialists
3rd: $25 discount
5th: $15 discount
10th: $10 discount
Fastest Lap: 50% off sprocket purchase
Random tire Draw: free sprocket

[sprocketmensch]

I screwed up and forgot to order front tires for the weekend. I would like a set of Hoosier 20.5 x 7 x13 R35 stickers. I have a set of sticker rears so just need fronts. if anyone overordered or isn't planning on attending, please let me know.
Thanks

[JEREMY HILL]

call hooiser they will ship them to the track for you, cheers, Jeremy

[Mike B]

Jeremy Hill won round 9 of the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East today, going flag to flag!
1. Jeremy Hill
2. Alex Mayer
3. Glenn Cooper
4. Jason Bell
DNF Dore Chaponick
DNF Nicho Vardis
DNS Doug Hertz


Yes, it was a race of attrition. There were only 7 cars at the track and Hertz blew up in qualifying leaving cars to take the green. Vardis spun on the 2nd lap and burned up the starter, Chaponick parked with an electrical problem, and Bell blew up on lap 13, leaving three cars running at the end.
It appears that Hill needs to only finish Sunday's race to claim the 2014 East Championship.


Full report coming at the end of the weekend.

[Mike B]

A brief highlight video of today's race is live: http://youtu.be/GDA3SkSUTFI

[Mike B]

The grid is set for the final round of the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East. On pole is Jeremy Hill with a lap of 1:21.647. P2-Alex Mayer (1:23.604), P3-Glenn Cooper (1:23.808), P4-Dore Chaponick (1:24.230), P5-Jason Bell (1:24.675), P6-Nicho Vardis (1:24.989)

[Jnovak]

A time in the 21s at Mid-Ohio is very impressive.

[JohnPaul]

a 21 is stupid fast.

[Jnovak]

a 21 is stupid fast.

The amazing part of this is that the chassis in a Van Diemen conversion.

[Mike B]

Alex Mayer has won round 10 of the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East while Jeremy Hill has taken the championship. Glenn Cooper took second in today's race and Jason Bell finished 3rd.
Full report when I have a better internet connection.

[Chris Livengood]

The amazing part of this is that the chassis in a Van Diemen conversion.

Is it? The two liters cars were going 23's on spec radial tires (a 1:23.4 for a Van Diemen). There's no need to even discuss the copious advantages that the F1000 cars have over a two liter car.

[Jnovak]

Is it? The two liters cars were going 23's on spec radial tires (a 1:23.4 for a Van Diemen). There's no need to even discuss the copious advantages that the F1000 cars have over a two liter car.

What I meant Chris, is that the car is a VD conversion and not one of the new purpose built F1000 cars.

I meant no disrespect to the VD chassis at all. My apologies if it sounded that way.

[ghickman]

Congrats to Jeremy Hill (the Father of FB) on winning the Hoosier Tire USF1000 East Coast Championship. A well deserved Championship win.

Looking forward to seeing you and all the other East Coast drivers making the trip to the left coast for the Runoffs.

[sprocketmensch]

Jeremy's win on Saturday was amazing. He was perfectly consistent lap after lap. Alex and Coop were only a hair less so. All three drove remarkably.
Congrats to all.

[mazda17]

21s were run on the longer club course this weekend, not the shorter pro course were a FC has ran 23.4.

[Richard Dziak]

The amazing part of this is that the chassis in a Van Diemen conversion.

And......I think since the car is a VD conversion shows that no matter how new or what constructor any one racer might be driving, leaves this class wide open to competitors.

It is amazing when you consider a conversion vs. factory/constructor built. Jeremy Hill certainly made a great and bold impression for older cars, and down right being a good driver.

Just shows, that personal drive, motavation, and a desire to win can really make a difference.

Great class, great group of drivers.

Congratulations to Jeremy Hill for being a F1000 Class Champion.

[Mike B]

The Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East held the final two rounds at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, where the 2014 Champion would be decided. At the beginning of the weekend Alex Mayer had a narrow 3 point lead over Glenn Cooper, who was 14 points ahead of Jeremy Hill. However, the Champion would be determined by each driver's best 8 finishes, which meant that Hill had a very good chance of winning if he placed well.
Hill set the tone early by taking early by grabbing the pole with a lap of 1:22.579. Doug Hertz blew an engine near the end of qualifying and Mayer spun in his oil and was stranded on course but was still able qualify on the outside of the front row while Cooper qualified 3rd.

Final Qualifying grid for Round 9
1. Jeremy Hill-1:22.579
2. Alex Mayer-1:24.144
3. Glenn Cooper-1:24.858
4. Nicho Vardis-1:25.305
5. Dore Chaponick-1:26.004
6. Doug Hertz-1:33.104
7. Jason Bell-1:42.531

At the start, Hill held the lead but was being hounded by Mayer and Cooper for the first several laps. On the second lap, Nicho Vardis spun in turn 1, bringing out a local yellow. This prevented Mayer from making a run on Hill. Once the track was cleared Hill started to build a gap to Mayer and took the flag-to-flag victory. Cooper faded toward the end of the race but still came home in 3rd.

Full results for round 9 at Mid-Ohio:

1. Jeremy Hill
2. Alex Mayer
3. Glenn Cooper
4. Jason Bell
dnf-Dore Chaponick
dnf-Nicho Vardis
dns-Doug Hertz


Prize payout- round 9
1st Place – Jeremy Hill - 2 Hoosier Tires, 1 pair Hyperco Springs
2nd Place – Alex Mayer -1 Hoosier Tires, $50 Hyperco Certificate
3rd Place – Glenn Cooper - $25 Hyperco Certificate, $25 Sprocket Specialist Certificate

Pole – Jeremy Hill (1:22.579) - 1 Hoosier tire
Fastest Lap- Jeremy Hill (1:23.587) – 50% off Sprocket Specialists
Sunoco Hard Charger Award – Jason Bell - $150.00 cash (moved up 3 positions)
Random drawing – Doug Hertz - 1 Hoosier tire
Random drawing – Glenn Cooper - 1 Hoosier tire
Random drawing- Jeremy Hill - free sprocket from Sprocket Specialists

The schedule for round 10 was a duplicate of Saturday with a morning qualifier setting the grid for the race. Hill went even faster, turning a lap of 1:21.647 and securing the pole by almost 2 seconds over Alex Mayer who would join him on the front row.

Final grid for Round 10
1. Jeremy Hill-1:21.647
2. Alex Mayer-1:23.604
3. Glenn Cooper-1:23.808
4. Dore Chaponick-1:24.230
5. Jason Bell-1:24.675
6. Nicho Vardis-1:24.989
7. Doug Hertz-no time

The final race of the season didn't go quite the way Hill had hoped. At the green flag, he was swarmed by Cooper and Mayer and fell back to 3rd. As the field entered turn 1, Mayer turned in and Hill's right front wing contacted Mayer's left rear tire, damaging the wing and Hill's chance at a fourth consecutive win. Mayer held the lead for the next two laps until Cooper made his move, taking over the top spot. Mayer stuck with him and kept the pressure on until lap 10 when he retook the lead. Mayer immediately started building a lead as Cooper was now under pressure from Jason Bell who had moved up from his 5th starting spot. Mayer drove to the easy win while Cooper and Bell battled behind him. Bell was glued to Cooper's wing for the remainder of the race but was unable to find a way around and had to settle for 3rd. Meanwhile Hill was off the pace due to his damaged wing and dropped to 5th in the final results.

Round 10 Race results:
1. Alex Mayer
2. Glenn Cooper
3. Jason Bell
4. Nicho Vardis
5. Jeremy Hill
dnf-Dore Chaponick
dns-Doug Hertz

Prize payout- round 10
1st Place – Alex Mayer - 2 Hoosier Tires, 1 pair Hyperco Springs
2nd Place – Glenn Cooper -1 Hoosier Tire, $50 Hyperco Certificate
3rd Place – Jason Bell - $25 Hyperco Certificate, $25 Sprocket Specialist Certificate
5th Place – Jeremy Hill - $15 Sprocket Specialist Certificate

Pole – Jeremy Hill (1:21.647) - 1 Hoosier tire
Fastest Lap- Alex Mayer (1:24.273) – 50% off Sprocket Specialists
Sunoco Hard Charger Award – Jason Bell - $150.00 cash (moved up 2 positions)
Random drawing – Jeremy Hill - 1 Hoosier tire
Random drawing – Dore Chaponick - 1 Hoosier tire
Random drawing- Alex Mayer - free sprocket from Sprocket Specialists

[Mike B]

Although Jeremy Hill skipped the first two rounds at Road Atlanta, he won four races from the pole, more than anyone else. He ended the season with a total of 189 points while Cooper finished with 178 points after adding their respective top 8 finishes. Mayer ended the season only two points behind Cooper with 176.

Final East points:
1. Jeremy Hill-189
2. Glenn Cooper-178
3. Alex Mayer-176
4. Jason Bell-151
5. Dore Chaponick-111
6. Alastair McEwan-65
7. Doug Hertz-62
8. Richard Franklin-48
9. Charles Livingston-45
10. Jason Slahor-36
11. Mike Beauchamp-35
12. Tyler Thielmann-30
13. Michael Crowe-28
14. Tim Pierce-27
15. Steve Hamilton-15

Prize Fund
For his efforts, Hill takes home a majority of the cash purse:
Jeremy Hill- $3,000
Glenn Cooper- $2,000
Alex Mayer- $1,000
Jason Bell- $750
Dore Chaponick- $500

Congratulations to Jeremy and all the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 drivers!

[mario_zgb]

Finally got some internet here and managed to see what happened at MO... wish i was there to celebrate with you guys... looking forward seeing onboard footage upon return to Canada and re-live the races again... Great season Jeremy!

See you in September

[JEREMY HILL]

thanks guys it has been a great season, now i have to learn laguna, any tips on gearing and set up would be appreciated, cheers, jeremy

[Mike B]

Highlight video from the final round of the Hoosier Tire US Formula 1000 Championship East is now live!
Thanks to RePlay XD?!
http://youtu.be/7N-wGhOFIiY

[pepperbowe]

Good racing, GREAT job on the video Mike Beauchamp !!

[Nick77]

Thanks for all of your hard work Mike Great videos

Nick 77

[ghickman]

Fantastic video editing Mike, well done!

Lots of fun watching Coop slide that Firman around, drove the wheels off it.

Nice to see Jason Bell actually getting in the mix, he's got the car to do it.

[sprocketmensch]

Too bad about Jeremy's wing. Noe that Jason has the gremlins out of the Citation, he and that car are going to be exciting to watch. Hopefully I'll join them...

[Jasonrmbell]

Thanks Guys and yes it was a fun race the car is amazing. Can't wait for the Runoffs and the November Race at RA. Looking forward to two good turn outs.