who is going to cleveland?

[pkvracing12]

Alright the question is who is going to the Cleveland Grand Prix. And heard some interesting things that gambling might be voted out,I hope so.

[trish]

I just read at another forum that USGP tickets can be redeemed for a Cleveland race ticket.

[pkvracing12]

I just read at another forum that USGP tickets can be redeemed for a Cleveland race ticket.
Hey we have 18 cars!

[nrc]

We'll be there.

While it would suck to lose the airport course, redevelopment wouldn't have to mean the end of the Cleveland race. Just develop a purpose built race track in a park area around and through the casinos.

[pkvracing12]

We'll be there.

While it would suck to lose the airport course, redevelopment wouldn't have to mean the end of the Cleveland race. Just develop a purpose built race track in a park area around and through the casinos.
well you'll see me mostly at the champcar stuff area before the race!

[Sean O'Gorman]

Just develop a purpose built race track in a park area around and through the casinos.

I was just thinking about that yesterday. I suppose if they build casinos or a convention center there would be plenty of newly paved roads to use.

Man it is starting to dawn on me now that I'm not going to be at any Champ Car races this year now. The opportunity I have is definitely worth it, but it'll be wierd with no GP to see. :(

[Andrew Longman]

Trevor and I will be there Friday morning... Period

[pkvracing12]

I was just thinking about that yesterday. I suppose if they build casinos or a convention center there would be plenty of newly paved roads to use.

Man it is starting to dawn on me now that I'm not going to be at any Champ Car races this year now. The opportunity I have is definitely worth it, but it'll be wierd with no GP to see. :(
There is always next year!

[Napoleon]

I will be there.

Even if they do a convention center or gambling that is not going to occure at Burke. The city has already limited the convention center to the current site at Mall C (and/or a potential new Mall D over the rail tracks) and any gambling will go on an existing property owned by one of the people pushing it, like Jacobs west bank property or Spitzer's Lorain property. Burke is safe for quite some time.

[chicanor]

so looking forward to this one!!! hope to get to meet a few of you, just don't know the track layout so it may be difficult to find ppl...

[mueber]

Leaving Fort Wayne Thursday evening. Can't wait.

[TKGAngel]

Leaving Buffalo Friday morning. Been looking forward to this for awhile.

[Elmo T]

Rolling out @ zero-dark-thirty on Friday AM.

[Rus'L]

I'll be there working -- driving the support trucks that shuttle the corner workers, food, and supplies to and from the track.

[Napoleon]

Does someone (sean o) want to set up a time and place (the bar?) to meet at the track to put names to faces?

[Sean O'Gorman]

Does someone (sean o) want to set up a time and place (the bar?) to meet at the track to put names to faces?

Yeah I don't think it'll do much good to have me plan something. :p

[dando]

I'll be there. I'll hopefully make it up there for P4 and Q2 Sat PM. Nappy, don't forget to look for me @ the Jake. I'm in 113. I'll be the only doofus there wearing an LA hat...tho, I may change that to a paperbag due to the current 7 game losing streak. :(

If there's a place @ the track to meet, lemme know where. If Lizzerd ends up in the SOG section, I suppose I'll have a contact who knows some other folks.

Also, does anyone know whether there is public transport b/w Burke and downtown? I may need to get from the track to the Jake after Q2 Sat.

-Kevin

[tantra]

I'll be there....as usual.
The first time I enjoyed the 'Roar on the Shore,' a young man driving the "Sleep Cheap" car won.

Years later. I enjoyed the event after the lose of my only brother who, BTW, got me hooked on champ cars when I was only 10 years old.

This year I will enjoy the circus without 'railbird'

This year, I shall again enjoy the race, drink a few beers to those who are no longer with us, and look forward to next year.


tantra

[pchall]

I'd love to be there, but my 6 year old son is here for part of the summer and I don't think he's up to a couple of long days at the track. We'll probably be at Lawrenceburg for midgets and modifieds one Saturday evening, though.

[Anteater]

I just arrived in Cleveland--can't wait for the race! :cool:

[Sean O'Gorman]

Ugh, I'm really regretting my decision right now. I think my car is going to fall apart on the way to Michigan. :(

[Playersfan]

I just arrived in Cleveland--can't wait for the race! :cool:

See you on Saturday.Steve
PS.Can you PM me your cellphone #,our seats are on GS F, sec 2,row 1,seats41-42 right at the top of the stairs,Look for the Canadian flag at the top of the GS.WE will be attending the fan forum and the CCIC fan dinner.

[Andrew Longman]

E3 Row 4 Seats 7-8

[Napoleon]

Nappy, don't forget to look for me @ the Jake.


Also, does anyone know whether there is public transport b/w Burke and downtown? I may need to get from the track to the Jake after Q2 Sat.

-Kevin

Check your PM on the first one

on the second item, take the RTA "Waterfront line", a light rail train that runs through the Muni lot across from Burke. It goes into Tower City (Terminal Tower) and there is a walk from there right to Jacobs Field.

http://www.gcrta.org/

[Dirty Sanchez]

big silver bird take me to track beside water.

shooting all 3 days.

[Napoleon]

WE will be attending the fan forum and the CCIC fan dinner.

When is the Fan Forum?

Do we want to set up a meeting there?

[TKGAngel]

When is the Fan Forum?

Do we want to set up a meeting there?

Fan Forum is 11:45 to 12:30 at the Champions Club. I would be up for finally getting to meet the people who's wise words I've been reading. :)

[Napoleon]

Fan Forum is 11:45 to 12:30 at the Champions Club.


That is on Saturday


Sounds like a plan to me.

[dando]

Fan Forum is 11:45 to 12:30 at the Champions Club. I would be up for finally getting to meet the people who's wise words I've been reading. :)
Good thing SOG's not gonna be there. :gomer: :p



:runs:

-Kevin

[Sean O'Gorman]

She said "wise words", so I don't see why my name was brought into the conversation. :laugh:

[TKGAngel]

I assume on Sunday?


Sounds like a plan to me.

Ooops, my bad for not putting the day in. Its Saturday.


She said "wise words", so I don't see why my name was brought into the conversation.

Not to do a thread hijack here, but what started 'pick on Sean O and Ank' as the un-official sport of OC?

[RaceGrrl]

Not to do a thread hijack here, but what started 'pick on Sean O and Ank' as the un-official sport of OC?

THEY did.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Not to do a thread hijack here, but what started 'pick on Sean O and Ank' as the un-official sport of OC?

Damn, I don't even have to SAY anything anymore and the threads just hijack themselves.

Well Amy, I'm not sure either, but my guess is that some people can't accept my ability to transcend the boundaries of human thought as it applies to the subject of open wheel racing and ALMS/Grand-Am. But I could be wrong. ;)

[TKGAngel]

Well Amy, I'm not sure either, but my guess is that some people can't accept my ability to transcend the boundaries of human thought as it applies to the subject of open wheel racing and ALMS/Grand-Am. But I could be wrong

Snerk. Alrighty then.

Those of you that will be at the Fan Forum, how will we recognize each other?

[Napoleon]

Snerk. Alrighty then.

Those of you that will be at the Fan Forum, how will we recognize each other?

wear rabbit ears

maybe i'll hold a sign

[JohnnyQ]

I just got f'd. Found out today I'm heading for Cleveland on a businees trip. This MONDAY! Son of a B! Just missed it. :saywhat:

[Lizzerd]

Snerk. Alrighty then.

Those of you that will be at the Fan Forum, how will we recognize each other?

I'll be wearing a black tuxedo (with tails) with a pink carnation in the lapel, a Cat in the Hat-hat, and clown shoes.

Well, maybe not.

Likely in a PT shirt, CC hat, and shorts, and a beer belly. And with a group of other drunken race fans.

[Opposite Lock]

I'll be wearing a black tuxedo (with tails) with a pink carnation in the lapel, a Cat in the Hat-hat, and clown shoes.


Dammit - that's what I was going to wear! Can't risk a fashion faux-pas at a racing event, what with the first-impressions and all. :rolleyes:

I want to meet as many OC-ers as possible. Well, except for SOG, who has decided it's more prudent to hit on beauty-contest girls on Thursday night, tell them that he's "racing" on Sunday, then high-tail it to a parkinglot in Michigan. (Dood - you could have been an Ambassadah!)

I might have the Tour-de-RoadAmerica yellow t-shirt going for a while - remains to be seen how the weather will affect the wardrobe.

(Should be in Cleveburg in less than 24 hours!)

[Jervis Tetch 1]

Wish I could go, but going to the F1 debacle won't allow me. Maybe next year.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Snerk. Alrighty then.

Those of you that will be at the Fan Forum, how will we recognize each other?

:rofl:

See, the problem is too many people take me way too seriously. Y'all need to chill sometimes. :cool:

[Dr. Corkski]

Not to do a thread hijack here, but what started 'pick on Sean O and Ank' as the un-official sport of OC?Better them than me. :D

[Lizzerd]

Dammit - that's what I was going to wear! Can't risk a fashion faux-pas at a racing event, what with the first-impressions and all. :rolleyes:

I want to meet as many OC-ers as possible. Well, except for SOG, who has decided it's more prudent to hit on beauty-contest girls on Thursday night, tell them that he's "racing" on Sunday, then high-tail it to a parkinglot in Michigan. (Dood - you could have been an Ambassadah!)

I might have the Tour-de-RoadAmerica yellow t-shirt going for a while - remains to be seen how the weather will affect the wardrobe.

(Should be in Cleveburg in less than 24 hours!)

Well, I'm sitting with SOG. Bought his uncle's ticket (good seat). I'm leaving my brass knuckles in the car so I can only beat on him rather than really hurt him.

To SOG... :D

[TKGAngel]

I'll be wearing a black tuxedo (with tails) with a pink carnation in the lapel, a Cat in the Hat-hat, and clown shoes.

Well, maybe not.

Likely in a PT shirt, CC hat, and shorts, and a beer belly. And with a group of other drunken race fans.

I didn't know this was a formal affair. My evening gown is at the cleaners. ;)

I'll probably be in a pink tank top and shorts. Look for the 5'4 girl with brown hair and glasses.

I'm heading out the door now, so see some of you later!

[Napoleon]

I am going to wear either my purple Hossier Racing tire or Mid-Ohio "By the Numbers" shirt.

[Paintergeek]

Look for the HVM show car. I dont know where it will be, but it will be there somewhere......Maybe even doing Pit demo's. I did it during the week of portland, only had a few days, but it came out pretty sharp for the time allowed. If anyone gets pics, Send em along! I dont get to see the stuff trackside much.

Bummed im not there. This is my favorite race of the year, every year, since 95.

[dando]

Well, I'm sitting with SOG. Bought his uncle's ticket (good seat). I'm leaving my brass knuckles in the car so I can only beat on him rather than really hurt him.

To SOG... :D
SOG ain't gonna be there, but you get to deal w/my sarcastic @ss sitting w/you. :) From your description, you'll blend in well with the crowd. I wonder if anyone would beat me up if I show up in Rahole attire? :D

-Kevin

[dando]

Does anyone know if there's an autograph session on Sat? I need to know if I should bring my bike helmet w/me to add a few autographs (now that Rahole's has been removed). :)

-Kevin

[dando]

That is on Saturday


Sounds like a plan to me.
I won't be arriving until Q2 @ 2 on Sat. :(

Anyone gathering @ the club on Sun AM?

-Kevin

[Lizzerd]

SOG ain't gonna be there, but you get to deal w/my sarcastic @ss sitting w/you. :) From your description, you'll blend in well with the crowd. I wonder if anyone would beat me up if I show up in Rahole attire? :D

-Kevin

Yes. Me.

[dando]

Yes. Me.
No worries. I only use the stuff to wipe my dog's @sses these days. :)

-Kevin

[Ankf00]

Ooops, my bad for not putting the day in. Its Saturday.



Not to do a thread hijack here, but what started 'pick on Sean O and Ank' as the un-official sport of OC?

PWB

posting while brown :gomer:


well that or posting while intoxicated, or having OGorman as a friend, take your pick :D

[rabbit]

who is going to cleveland?
I'm in, w00t! :D :thumbup: I'm picking up a rental car Sat. a.m. and making the 6 1/2 hour drive from D.C. with my roommate (a motoGP fan who has never been to a race). I didn't think I was going to go, until I called a friend who was at the track and heard the cars. Suddenly I had an overwhelming urge for a roadtrip! :cool:

[Napoleon]

I'm in, w00t! :D :thumbup: I'm picking up a rental car Sat. a.m. and making the 6 1/2 hour drive from D.C. with my roommate (a motoGP fan who has never been to a race). I didn't think I was going to go, until I called a friend who was at the track and heard the cars. Suddenly I had an overwhelming urge for a roadtrip! :cool:


:thumbup:

[dando]

ok. i'm here. where the heck is everyone. posted @the track using the free wifi by ohio.net. :thumbup:

kevin

[Napoleon]

ok. i'm here. where the heck is everyone. posted @the track using the free wifi by ohio.net. :thumbup:

kevin

I had my purple Hoosier shirt on at the Fan Forum and no one came and said hello.

Kevin, I skipped the game last night.

[dando]

Kevin, I skipped the game last night.

That's a good thing for you. It was hot and miserable in 113 under the second deck (no breeze). I spent most of the game in playland anyway.

I ended up meeting Lizzerd and JT265, but I missed the fan forum since I didn't arrive until jusr after 1pm Sat. Two hours from NW Cbus to Cleve, tho. :) SOG's Uncle was a no show @ the race. :confused:

-Kevin

[Napoleon]

That's a good thing for you. It was hot and miserable in 113 under the second deck (no breeze).

Thats what I figured, and I was already hot and miserable from the track.

[Sean O'Gorman]

T SOG's Uncle was a no show @ the race. :confused:

Hmm, I'll have to find out about that. Usually we have a couple of rows, are you sure they weren't above or below you?

I still can't believe they ran all the races without me! :cry: :( ;)

[rabbit]

I got to shout "Hey!" to Nappy on Saturday. (I tried to go back but I couldn't find you.) I looked for SeanO and others, to no avail.


Funniest thing I heard all weekend: After the race I'm taking Servia and Dinger to the media center for the press conference and they're talking about the race...

AJ: "So where did Bourdais finish."
OS: "Fourth."
AJ: "Dude, try not to smile when you say that."

[Sean O'Gorman]

I looked for SeanO and others, to no avail.

Dammit, you people really don't read any of my posts! :( ;)

[Napoleon]

I got to shout "Hey!" to Nappy on Saturday. (I tried to go back but I couldn't find you.)

As you shot by at about 30 mph on a golf cart. My wave was instinctive at first before I even realized who it was.

[Lizzerd]

I still can't believe they ran all the races without me! :cry: :( ;)

Perhaps they did that because they knew that that somebody who considered abusing, and perhaps maiming, orange cones was more important than actually ATTENDING their home race was not worth waiting for? :flame:

[TKGAngel]

I had my purple Hoosier shirt on at the Fan Forum and no one came and said hello.

Kevin, I skipped the game last night.

I must've missed the post about the purple Hoosier shirt, and I was actually at the Fan Forum. Sorry I missed you.

I enjoyed the CCIC Dinner on Saturday night, and it was very nice getting to meet some of the other fans out there in Champcar land. Great event and I recommend that anyone who has the opportunity to attend one, do so.

Friday night's game was alright temperature wise, although I did almost fall into a hole crossing Superior on the walk back to the hotel. Shame the Indians had to lose though.

[dando]

Hmm, I'll have to find out about that. Usually we have a couple of rows, are you sure they weren't above or below you?
Wouldn't he try to contact us to collect? :confused:

-Kevin

[Sean O'Gorman]

I told him I'd take care of collection if any issues arose.

[CART T. Katz]

i was at the ccic dinner as well, i was the black guy with the ponytail.

our seats at the race were the at the very end of the very last grandstand away from the pits. if you knew where we were and there was a crowdshot, i could very easily point out where we were. even though the temps sucked, it was a very enjoyable and crowded event as well. highlight of the day was seeing a group of fans walking behind the grandstands with the michelin man hung in effigy with "f1 sucks, thanks champ car" t-shirts.

a dollar not spent at the formerly great racetrack is a dollar well spent. :thumbup:

[Lizzerd]

i was at the ccic dinner as well, i was the black guy with the ponytail.

our seats at the race were the at the very end of the very last grandstand away from the pits. if you knew where we were and there was a crowdshot, i could very easily point out where we were. even though the temps sucked, it was a very enjoyable and crowded event as well. highlight of the day was seeing a group of fans walking behind the grandstands with the michelin man hung in effigy with "f1 sucks, thanks champ car" t-shirts.

a dollar not spent at the formerly great racetrack is a dollar well spent. :thumbup:

You were in row 5 or 6, right? I'm pretty sure I saw you. I was just above you from time to time during the weekend in Row 1. I was there because the buddies I went to the race with and I didn't have the same seats.

Dayum, man, we need OC tee shirts or something like that.

[Andrew Longman]

Just got back.

Took the blue road route back across the lower tier and northern PA. Even took a hike today to the bottom of the "Grand Canyon on PA". Nice little workout it 98 degree heat but nice.

Sorry I didn't deduce any posters and no posters deduced me. I wore an old 7G shirt on Saturday and figured it might draw a comment or two from someone who might post here. Otherwise I was I wearing a pretty salt stained champcar hat and had in tow of a 12 year old with a brand new PKV has or a year old Tracy hat.

I was at the fan forum. Loved the question and non answer/crowd response about running the road course at Indy.

In general a good time. Met two people redeeming USGP tickets. Both never have been to a CC race and one knew almost nothing about it. My son filled them in. One drove all the way from VA. My impression was that of the three years I've gone the crowd was definitely better than last year and probably the year before, but the crowd was much more informed and loyal than I've seen there.

I saw precisely three pieces of NASCAR gear, less than a dozen Indy/IRL garbs, and literally a ton of Champcar attire. Those that were there knew why they were there or were attempting to learn. :thumbup:

[nrc]

I saw precisely three pieces of NASCAR gear, less than a dozen Indy/IRL garbs, and literally a ton of Champcar attire. Those that were there knew why they were there or were attempting to learn. :thumbup:
Yep, I was impressed by the amount of folks with Champ car gear.

[RTKar]

Thinking about the USGP ticket offer. It would be slick if CC did that for every race left on the schedule. Turn in your USGP ticket, get free admission.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Wouldn't he try to contact us to collect? :confused:

-Kevin

My cousin said they were at the race, and that they saw you guys. No idea why they didn't introduce themselves, but they were two rows from the top. I'm assuming you guys were the very top?

[Lizzerd]

My cousin said they were at the race, and that they saw you guys. No idea why they didn't introduce themselves, but they were two rows from the top. I'm assuming you guys were the very top?

No, we were in the seats the tickets told us to sit in. Duh...

Your family seems to be, oh, never mind...

[Ankf00]

Leaving Fort Wayne Thursday evening. Can't wait.

d00d, my boy is from there!!!

although he's a major douche, and i don't know why he's my boy, when we were in nawlins for mardi gras he asked for "chicken fingers"... at wings places he asks for "burgers"... he's a sad example for Indiana really.. :-\

[CART T. Katz]

You were in row 5 or 6, right? I'm pretty sure I saw you. I was just above you from time to time during the weekend in Row 1. I was there because the buddies I went to the race with and I didn't have the same seats.

Dayum, man, we need OC tee shirts or something like that.

yep. i's the dumbass who wore longsleeves in 90 degree temps on a bright sunny day :gomer:

that oc t-shirt idea has a pretty good sound to it. cw has shirts and hats, yfds has shirts, why not someone set up a cafepress shop for oc gear?

[TKGAngel]

Yep, I was impressed by the amount of folks with Champ car gear.

Same here. I noticed a lot of stuff supporting the new incarnation of Champ Car, but also a lot of "historical" apparel, specifically old Cleveland shirts and a plethora of Team Kool Green merchandise.

[Elmo T]

My son and I got back in yesterday afternoon. We hit the Hard Rock Cafe after the race - saw Nelson Philippe there with what looked like his family. We aren't into collecting autographs and we weren't going to disturb his dinner.

We did attend the CCIC dinner and had a great time. Saw a few folks from the old 7G days, decent food, great conversation - had a fun time. I recommend it for anyone.

The race was quite a different crowd than I've experienced at either M-O or Nazareth. I don't recall seeing any NASCAR swag, some F1, but a HUGE amount of Champcar gear.

The fans were very knowledgeable and all seemed like hardcore Champcar fans. Even the "loudmouths" in the crowd were Champcar fans.

I asked alot of folks, including some CCWS staff, about the possibility of a Philly race. They are seemed very positive and speculated that it was a very good possibility. :thumbup:

We were in the E2 stands - Row 3 - in front of the podium. I think I'd prefer to sit closer to the pit-in, but there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. Plenty of race action. My son looked forward to the drifting and enjoyed that.

Plenty of local coverage on the TV and in the papers. The race was mentioned in the lead-in to the news almost every time.

:thumbup:

[nrc]

that oc t-shirt idea has a pretty good sound to it. cw has shirts and hats, yfds has shirts, why not someone set up a cafepress shop for oc gear?
We were thinking about OC tiaras.

[Andrew Longman]

Elmo, we were in E3, probably across the aisle from you. I was hoping to bump into you and your son.

Agreed that all the seats were OK, but Fri and Sat we moved way up the track to Section I. You could see the cars much better at speed and were about even with them as they hit the brake point (depending on the series running) and you could clearly see their lines through 10 and 11.

I sat in G previous years and thought moving left would be better, but next year I'm moving the other direction.

Too bad there are no longer seats up at 8. There was a lot going on their this year.

[Anteater]

Hi everyone! I wasn't at my sociable best this weekend due to the heat, but I did make it to the CCIC dinner. If you were there, you definitely saw me as I made my way back from an ill-timed restroom visit (right in the middle of Dave Wood's introductory speech). :o Dave pointed me out to everyone as "Susan the Long Beach CCIC local coordinator". Sorry I didn't get to visit with more of you!

As for the race, my seats near the top of E1 were terrific; I had a great view of both the track and the victory podium. I had dreams of seeing da Matta on it, but those came to an abrupt end while Tracy fans around me cheered his retirement. I enjoyed the race anyway.

Did anyone else see the guy in the navy-blue t-shirt with "Tony George is an *******" on it? :D

[Elmo T]

You could see the cars much better at speed and were about even with them as they hit the brake point (depending on the series running) and you could clearly see their lines through 10 and 11.

I sat in G previous years and thought moving left would be better, but next year I'm moving the other direction.


Agreed. We sat down in the braking zone for all but the Champcar race. If we go next year, I'll be looking for seats to the right.

Not having OC gear or a formal get-together makes finding you all tough. We were sitting next to the loud guy who kept yelling support for PT during the race and during the podium celebration. And he shared his binoculars with his teenage son so they could scope out the Champcar girls and other women on pit lane. "Now check out the one in the green shirt..." :laugh: :laugh: Not you???

And Anteater, my son and I sat down at the other end of your table during the CCIC dinner. :)

[nrc]

We'll set a time and place next year. The evening activities are rough for us in Cleveland because we drive up on Saturday and after a long day at the track we're ready to crash.

The Champions tent would be a good place but I don' know if everyone has access. A place to sit in the shade was a great addition this year.

[Andrew Longman]

Did anyone else see the guy in the navy-blue t-shirt with "Tony George is an *******" on it? :D

Yup. I started to point it out to my 12 year old and thought better of it

[Andrew Longman]

[QUOTE=Elmo T]We were sitting next to the loud guy who kept yelling support for PT during the race and during the podium celebration. And he shared his binoculars with his teenage son so they could scope out the Champcar girls and other women on pit lane. "Now check out the one in the green shirt..." :laugh: :laugh: Not you???QUOTE]

No not me, but I know who you mean. My son went for a PKV hat this year to replace his PT hat he got last year. We were bummed when CDM went out, but please for PT. But as per another post, Dinger won us both over this week. I predict he will carry forward the "personality" PT has given the series, especially the last 4-5 years.

[Opposite Lock]

Did anyone else see the guy in the navy-blue t-shirt with "Tony George is an *******" on it? :D

I went past him in the E stands and said "Nice shirt!" and he interrupted his cell phone call to say "Thanks brother!".

Seems that he is "shutuppaulpage" (I always liked that handle) from CCF. There is a good picture of it over there, along with his recount of how he got to meet Paul Newman because of the shirt. :thumbup:

[G.]

There is a good picture of it over there, along with his recount of how he got to meet Paul Newman because of the shirt. :thumbup:Where's that at? I really don't want to wade through all the high school mentality and the ,,,,,,'s.

(just a hint, since posting a link here would be poor netiquette.)