So, who's going to Road America in '06?

[Anteater]

Less than 2 months to go--I'm getting so jazzed! :D Looking forward to meeting more racing buddies, and seeing people that I haven't seen in years (like reoracer and Lizzerd)!

[Cam]

I'm there. Five of us coming with three newbies!

Three newbies? :saywhat:

[Lizzerd]

Three newbies? :saywhat:

That's what you told me at the bar, dimwit.

[Cam]

That's what you told me at the bar, dimwit.

2 newbies. 1 golfcart veteran. :gomer:

[ANAYA YATES]

I'm there too. Come and visit me at the Champ Car Membership and Photo Booths. It's FREE to register and you can have a FREE photo with the Champ Car girls too!

ANAYA YATES :D

[Warlock!]

I'm there too. Come and visit me at the Champ Car Membership and Photo Booths. It's FREE to register and you can have a FREE photo with the Champ Car girls too!

ANAYA YATES :D
Ya know, I don't think ANAYA is actually a real person, but instead is just an automatically generated Champ Car commercial.

[Chitowncartfreak]

I will be there and am bringing a newbie.

[Anteater]

Ya know, I don't think ANAYA is actually a real person, but instead is just an automatically generated Champ Car commercial.

Stop by the CCIC booths at RA, and you'll see for yourself that she's real! :) We've enjoyed many race weekends together.

I received my RA tickets in the mail last Thursday; the joy of receiving them was somewhat mitigated in view of what happened that day. Still pulling for Shorty!

[Anteater]

I received a flyer about this event in my ticket packet:
TASTE OF CHAMP CAR TAILGATE PARTY
Friday, September 22 6:00pm - 8:30 pm

Please join us at the Champ Car Hospitality Paddock at Road America for a night of food, drink, entertainment, and mingling with the stars of the Champ Car World Series while raising money for worthy causes.
TAILGATE PARTY MENU
Abler’s Meat Market Brats Grilled by the Legendary Champ Car World Series Safety Team
Abler’s Meat Market Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Pasta with Newman’s Own Say Cheese Sauce Assorted Salads with Newman’s Own Salad Dressings
Sargento Cheese Snacks Desserts
Beer Served by the Elkhart Lake First Responders & Elkhart Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Wine Served by the Champ Car Pace Girls & the Wives and Girlfriends of the Drivers of the Champ Car World Series
Entertainment by: TBA

Tickets $50 per person; Kids under 12, $10
To order tickets please call the CARA Charities office at 317-299-2277 or go online at http://www.caracharities.org/Html/OnlineStore.php
Proceeds will benefit CARA Charities, Elkhart Lake First Responders & Elkhart Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Sponsorship Opportunities Available - please contact the CARA Charities office to become a Champ Car Tailgate Party Sponsor at 317-299-2277.
*******
Looks like fun!

[CART License]

OK first timer for this race

Northwest Air NS from LAX....check Thurs-Monday
raceTickets..check
TASTE OF CHAMP CAR ...check
golf cart....check

Hotel........?

JD

[Warlock!]

Hotel........?

JD
4 1/2 stars (maybe a little less), and it's close... (http://www.roadamerica.com/2006/track_camping.htm)

Or... mebbe all the folks that live close and brag about the place will put you up for the weekend if you can't find a hotel. :D

[Spicoli]

Hotel........?

http://s104641150.onlinehome.us/peaktop/gallery/4200/4200-big.jpg

+


http://www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/diner/images/beer_case_strap.jpg

[KLang]

Hotel........?

JD

How much you wanna spend? ;)

I just canceled our reservation at The Osthoff. They now have a room available unless there is a waiting list.

[G.]

How much you wanna spend? ;)

I just canceled our reservation at The Osthoff. They now have a room available unless there is a waiting list.You're not going??

[G.]

OK first timer for this race

Northwest Air NS from LAX....check Thurs-Monday
raceTickets..check
TASTE OF CHAMP CAR ...check
golf cart....check

Hotel........?

JD Go here:

15-20 mins away (http://www.hotels.com/property.do?searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&COYear=2006&CIMonth=-1&CODay=-1&allPropertyTypesSelected=true&CIDay=-1&priceRangeKey=1&paging=1&PSRC=G21&CIYear=2006&usertypedcity=Sheboygan&roomOccupancyString=1||2|0|0&searchType=&mtnHotelID=25022&sortBy=HCOMPICK&numrooms=1&destination=724b3690-9b29-4298-84df-ca4961e1fb51||Sheboygan,%20WI,%20USA|1&searchID=AC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F67&propertyIdsToCompareString=&COMonth=-1&TSRC=1&VSRC=HRN%20MRKT&SID_FROM_COOKIE=%7bAC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F69%7d&selected=4&js=1&zz=1155746165048)

[KLang]

You're not going??

Other 'stuff' has come up. We'll be there next year.

[KLang]

Go here:

15-20 mins away (http://www.hotels.com/property.do?searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&COYear=2006&CIMonth=-1&CODay=-1&allPropertyTypesSelected=true&CIDay=-1&priceRangeKey=1&paging=1&PSRC=G21&CIYear=2006&usertypedcity=Sheboygan&roomOccupancyString=1||2|0|0&searchType=&mtnHotelID=25022&sortBy=HCOMPICK&numrooms=1&destination=724b3690-9b29-4298-84df-ca4961e1fb51||Sheboygan,%20WI,%20USA|1&searchID=AC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F67&propertyIdsToCompareString=&COMonth=-1&TSRC=1&VSRC=HRN%20MRKT&SID_FROM_COOKIE=%7bAC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F69%7d&selected=4&js=1&zz=1155746165048)

That is a real nice spot in Kohler. I'm surprised they have rooms available. There is a great Italian restaurant nearby. The grocery store is pretty cool too.

[G.]

That is a real nice spot in Kohler. I'm surprised they have rooms available. There is a great Italian restaurant nearby. The grocery store is pretty cool too.(I didn't check room availability, so you're on your own.)

As I tell eveyone, go eat at the Italian restaurant. You'll be surprised who you see there. ;)

[KLang]

(I didn't check room availability, so you're on your own.)

As I tell eveyone, go eat at the Italian restaurant. You'll be surprised who you see there. ;)

Saw and talked briefly with Tag and the Mrs. <insert drool smilie> the last two times we were there. Other drivers were also in attendance.

[Anteater]

OK first timer for this race

Northwest Air NS from LAX....check Thurs-Monday
raceTickets..check
TASTE OF CHAMP CAR ...check
golf cart....check
JD
Glad you're going to make it, CART License--we'll be RA Newbies from CA together! :cool:

[Indy]

Mr. and Mrs. Indy will be there! :D

If anyone is looking for a room in Elkhart Lake, PM me.

[chop456]

Go here:

15-20 mins away (http://www.hotels.com/property.do?searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&COYear=2006&CIMonth=-1&CODay=-1&allPropertyTypesSelected=true&CIDay=-1&priceRangeKey=1&paging=1&PSRC=G21&CIYear=2006&usertypedcity=Sheboygan&roomOccupancyString=1||2|0|0&searchType=&mtnHotelID=25022&sortBy=HCOMPICK&numrooms=1&destination=724b3690-9b29-4298-84df-ca4961e1fb51||Sheboygan,%20WI,%20USA|1&searchID=AC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F67&propertyIdsToCompareString=&COMonth=-1&TSRC=1&VSRC=HRN%20MRKT&SID_FROM_COOKIE=%7bAC102642-3BEB-5910-C872-9C1530905F69%7d&selected=4&js=1&zz=1155746165048)

That's a great place. There's a nice cigar bar in the shops there, too.

Jill Prescott used to run a cooking school there but I think it's closed now. [/nancyboy]

[KaBoom21]

Wheels are in motion - just have to convince my girlfriend.

[chop456]

Wheels are in motion - just have to convince my girlfriend.

She met Me and Warlock. Isn't that enough? :D

[race chica]

OK first timer for this race

Northwest Air NS from LAX....check Thurs-Monday
raceTickets..check
TASTE OF CHAMP CAR ...check
golf cart....check

Hotel........?

JD

Unless there are cancellations with no waiting lists you'll have a hard time finding a hotel within 45 miles. Most places from Green Bay to Milwaukee are booked. Check to see if there are any house swappers still offering rooms or check out Lakeland College for a dorm room if all you need is a place to sleep. If you want to camp the track has camping for $75 for the weekend or $275 if you want an RV spot with a trackside view. I wish I still had a house in the area- I'd offer out rooms :)

[KaBoom21]

She met Me and Warlock. Isn't that enough? :D
Now you see what I'm up against. Where are you staying? Track? The Rock?

[Warlock!]

Now you see what I'm up against. Where are you staying? Track? The Rock?


Camping at the track with a large group... T2, Fri-Sun.

[KaBoom21]

Camping at the track with a large group... T2, Fri-Sun.


Excellent. Probably just coming up for the day w/the mountain bikes, so we'll be on the lookout.

[RHR_Fan]

I guess I will have to stop by turn 2 during the weekend. You'll have non-alcoholic beverages, right. ;)

~Nicole

[nissan gtp]

I guess I will have to stop by turn 2 during the weekend. You'll have non-alcoholic beverages, right. ;)

~Nicole

you might want to bring something along :D

[Cam]

I guess I will have to stop by turn 2 during the weekend. You'll have non-alcoholic beverages, right. ;)

~Nicole

Only if it mixes with an alchohol concoction. ;)

[RHR_Fan]

you might want to bring something along :D

If only this were Canada. Damn US drinking age being 21! :D

~Nicole

[Sean O'Gorman]

You don't have to be 21 to drink in the U.S. :rolleyes:

[dando]

You don't have to be 21 to drink in the U.S. :rolleyes:
Um, technically 21 is the minimum age:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Minimum_Drinking_Age_Act

-Kevin

[Dirty Sanchez]

you don't have to be 25 before you can kiss a girl either :gomer:

[Sean O'Gorman]

Um, technically 21 is the minimum age:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Minimum_Drinking_Age_Act

-Kevin

Because its so hard to get away with underage drinking at an open air road course like RA, right? ;)

[Dr. Corkski]

Um, technically 21 is the minimum age:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Minimum_Drinking_Age_Act

-KevinI am sure that will be as strictly enforced at RA as it is at Ohio State.

[dando]

I am sure that will be as strictly enforced at RA as it is at Ohio State.
Actually, if you crack a beer @ The OSU, you can expect a ticket. The no fun police have been out in force the past several years. :saywhat: :thumdown: And notice that The OSU wasn't among the recently announced top party schools (not sure how that happened). ;)

EDIT: and then again, there's this:

http://www.nbc4i.com/travelgetaways/9731436/detail.html

:eek:

-Kevin

[RHR_Fan]

If I were to crack open something and I didn't get caught, oh well. Only reason why I'm "concerned" is that technically I'm working for Champ Car that weekend and if they were to find out things could get ugly.

Besides, most beer is gross.

[Warlock!]

Besides, most beer is gross.
I just put you on ignore.

[Sean O'Gorman]

If I were to crack open something and I didn't get caught, oh well. Only reason why I'm "concerned" is that technically I'm working for Champ Car that weekend and if they were to find out things could get ugly.

Why, its not like they pay you or anything. :rolleyes:

[Cam]

I just put you on ignore.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Well she did say most! Lets give her the chance to clarify. ;)

[RHR_Fan]

Well she did say most! Lets give her the chance to clarify. ;)

Thank you! To be honest, I haven't tried a lot of beer. C'mon Warlock, don't put me on ignore just for that! :p ;)

[stroker]

If only this were Canada. Damn US drinking age being 21! :D

~Nicole

At one point in Wisconsin you could drink at ANY age if you were with your parent.

Don't ask me how I know this.

[Mark521]

I just booked my air, hotel and car, and will call RA on Monday for Tix. Is the golf cart (at $300) really a good idea? See ya at the race. :D

[TurboV8]

I use my car as a golf cart at RA.

[Tifosi24]

At one point in Wisconsin you could drink at ANY age if you were with your parent.

Don't ask me how I know this.

You still can as far as I know. There must still be something in place because I walked past Brew City this week and a new Marquette Freshman was throwing down a picture with his parents.

[reoracer]

OK, we finalized all our Road America arrangements today, so despite buying a house, moving, and getting married recently, we can afford to come and party with you all. :) See you in a couple weeks! Jen and John

[Anteater]

Congrats to Jen & John! :) :thumbup:

Only 23 days until the first practice session!!!!!!

[CART 500]

Besides, most beer is gross.

You have to give Warlocks "Bounce" a try

[CART 500]

If I were to crack open something and I didn't get caught, oh well. Only reason why I'm "concerned" is that technically I'm working for Champ Car that weekend and if they were to find out things could get ugly.

Besides, most beer is gross.

You should give Warlocks "Bounce" a try ;)

[rocket]

MMMMMM bounce is good. I've been alkyhol free for every race this year since Brit was with me, except Cleveland. I hope Warlock brings some bounce to RA...it'll be a good compliment to my mojitos that weekend.

[Spicoli]

Looks like I'm in.

{,,,]OverCrew, FastLap. Pit/Paddock. :D [,,,]


anyone going to the CARA dealy on Friday night?

[Spicoli]

Looks like I'm in.

{,,,]OverCrew, FastLap. Pit/Paddock. :D [,,,]


anyone going to the CARA dealy on Friday night?


Oh, almost fogot:



WGAF? :laugh:






http://www.freewebby.com/happy-smilies/smarty.gif

[RHR_Fan]

Looks like I'm in.

{,,,]OverCrew, FastLap. Pit/Paddock. :D [,,,]


anyone going to the CARA dealy on Friday night?

I might be going to the CARA event.

[Warlock!]

MMMMMM bounce is good. I've been alkyhol free for every race this year since Brit was with me, except Cleveland. I hope Warlock brings some bounce to RA...it'll be a good compliment to my mojitos that weekend.
I'm bringin' a couple 1.75l bottles. However, I'm driving up with GoBucks & Martin, so the chances of them making it to RA intact are fairly slim. :D

[CART License]

Looks like I'm in.

{,,,]OverCrew, FastLap. Pit/Paddock. :D [,,,]


anyone going to the CARA dealy on Friday night?


yep, it will be nice to meet ya S

Jamie and Yo

[Indy]

yep, it will be nice to meet ya S

Jamie and Yo

I'll be there, too, Jamie. I'll buy you that (free) beer. :D

[Spicoli]

Stupid sad thought but, won't this likely be the last time any of us see the Lola CC racing in person? How many races have we watched them.....

[RHR_Fan]

So who's call camping in turn 2? It's been years since I've seen some of you guys so I'd like to stop by and say "hello."

~Nicole

[anait]

We'll probably never get there...but if mr anait and I did camp in Turn 2, how late could we leave it, to reserve a spot? Could we walk in with a tent?

[Spicoli]

Stupid sad thought but, won't this likely be the last time any of us see the Lola CC racing in person? How many races have we watched them.....

Little birdy tells me the DP01 is oming out for the trip. :saywhat:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Ziggy]

Well, just bringing it wont cut it IMO. They should run the damn thing.

We have slogged through 16 car fields. It's not like were dummies. We could have given up on these turkeys long ago. Bought boats, learned a different language, fished, flew planes, woodworking, drag racing, >Gasp< Stockcar Racing (a route many took) or a pleatura of other things

Bring the car, stick a starter in the back of it, take it out for a few laps in anger

a freakin' show car aint gonna cut it IMO. If they just have it sitting there, are they gonna have a Sperifico brother standing alongside in his driving jammies???

[Indy]

Little birdy tells me the DP01 is oming out for the trip. :saywhat:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Emauk on CCF says so.

[Spicoli]

http://www.freewebby.com/action-smilies/c_smoker.gif

[Rob]

I'm going! This will be my first time there, so I was wondering where the best vantage points are for taking pictures. I'm not a professional by any means, but I'm looking for places where there aren't any fences in the way. Any advice would be appreciated.

[chop456]

Outside of turn 6.
Outside of turn 7.
Outside of Hurry downs.
Inside of the entrance to the carousel.
Inside of turn 1.
Inside of turn 3.
Sargento bridge.
Inside of turn 5.

[Rob]

Thanks, chop! :thumbup:

[RHR_Fan]

I'm going! This will be my first time there, so I was wondering where the best vantage points are for taking pictures. I'm not a professional by any means, but I'm looking for places where there aren't any fences in the way. Any advice would be appreciated.

Yay! I'll have to try and find you and say hi.

~Nicole

[RTKar]

I'm going! This will be my first time there, so I was wondering where the best vantage points are for taking pictures. I'm not a professional by any means, but I'm looking for places where there aren't any fences in the way. Any advice would be appreciated.

:thumbup:


The downhill through the woods into 5 is awesome, the sound reverberates their, From 5 through to the carousel there's not any high catch fencing to obscure your view and it's great for photos. Prepare to walk alot up and downhill, hopefully with it being September it'll be cool.

[Rob]

Yay! I'll have to try and find you and say hi.

~Nicole

Definitely! I'll be looking for you too. There are a few people I haven't met yet and a bunch I haven't seen in a long time.

[Rob]

:thumbup:


The downhill through the woods into 5 is awesome, the sound reverberates their, From 5 through to the carousel there's not any high catch fencing to obscure your view and it's great for photos. Prepare to walk alot up and downhill, hopefully with it being September it'll be cool.

Thanks! The walking won't be a problem (ask devilmaster :D ). How's the view from the outside of Canada Corner?

[KLang]

Prepare to walk alot up and downhill, hopefully with it being September it'll be cool.

Golf Cart :thumbup: Finally did it for the last race there. Won't go without one again.

[Lizzerd]

Thanks! The walking won't be a problem (ask devilmaster :D ). How's the view from the outside of Canada Corner?

Awesome.

[RTKar]

Thanks! The walking won't be a problem (ask devilmaster :D ). How's the view from the outside of Canada Corner?

A good spot for guys putting a wheel off. A gradual down hill entry,brake & gradual up hill exit. It's a good shaded spot for hot days, a stand of bleachers that aren't shaded but you can sit amongst the trees too. You can't see too far ahead as the cars come in but it's a worthwhile hike, a food stand nearby too.

[Lizzerd]

A good spot for guys putting a wheel off. A gradual down hill entry,brake & gradual up hill exit. It's a good shaded spot for hot days, a stand of bleachers that aren't shaded but you can sit amongst the trees too. You can't see too far ahead as the cars come in but it's a worthwhile hike, a food stand nearby too.

Rick, you said better than I did, but you didn't say "awesome", either. So, we're both right. :D :D

[RTKar]

Rick, you said better than I did, but you didn't say "awesome", either. So, we're both right. :D :D

I knew what you meant Bruce :cool:

See you up their...

[Lizzerd]

I knew what you meant Bruce :cool:

See you up their...

...maybe.

[RTKar]

...maybe.



:saywhat: ...but I might need help drinking some beers.

[chop456]

You can't see too far ahead as the cars come in but it's a worthwhile hike, a food stand nearby too.

Nearby as measured horizontally, that is. :D

[Rob]

Heh, yeah, I got the impression that any vantage point there would be elevated a ways. I figured they wouldn't stick grandstands at track level at the end of the straight.

[NismoZ]

If you happen to be on a narrow path with that cart, the guy walking up ahead refusing to move out of the way will be me! :p

[Ziggy]

The best place to watch any,,,,,,,,,champcar race,,,,,, is the paddock.

Free food, and lots of tech info from some real insiders. (like the dude from Radio Shack)

:D :laugh:

[RTKar]

Nearby as measured horizontally, that is. :D


True that...another good reason for bringing my 16 year old nephew to events the last couple years, "You Hungry? here's some money...I'll buy, you fly."

[race chica]

We'll probably never get there...but if mr anait and I did camp in Turn 2, how late could we leave it, to reserve a spot? Could we walk in with a tent?

yeah, just call (1-800-365-RACE) to see if there are spots left. I dont think they ever filled up though.

[CART 500]

yeah, just call (1-800-365-RACE) to see if there are spots left. I dont think they ever filled up though.

No reserved spots in t2.Beware of the haters ;)

[Spicoli]

http://www.a2armory.com/images/med-helmets/close-helmet-joust.jpg

:thumbup:

[G.]

No reserved spots in t2.Beware of the haters ;)
Are you saying T2 is full??

I can't get answers on who's going with me, so I'll be last minute (like everything ELSE in my ******* life:flame: ).

Is T2 camping full? If it's me and the g., is turn-gotobedby10 full?

[CART 500]

Are you saying T2 is full??

I can't get answers on who's going with me, so I'll be last minute (like everything ELSE in my ******* life:flame: ).

Is T2 camping full? If it's me and the g., is turn-gotobedby10 full?

Not saying its full.Just saying they do not sell reserved spots in 2.

[Warlock!]

Not saying its full.Just saying they do not sell reserved spots in 2.
And judging from years gone by, there will be plenty of room in T2... as well as an @ssload of firewood. :D

[G.]

And judging from years gone by, there will be plenty of room in T2... as well as an @ssload of firewood. :Dserious on the firewood, or did someone lose a couch? Could help the packing situation a lot...

Are they real strict about the under 18 thing? Deciding about the bro or the kid. Or both??

Gotta get my bro on the horn. He was doing something called "dialup" all last night.

[Spicoli]

serious on the firewood, or did someone lose a couch? Could help the packing situation a lot...

Are they real strict about the under 18 thing? Deciding about the bro or the kid. Or both??

Gotta get my bro on the horn. He was doing something called "dialup" all last night.

you seem to have alot of difficulty making decisions.:gomer:

[G.]

you seem to have alot of difficulty making decisions.:gomer:You think? You're probably right, but I don't know.

I mean, sometimes I can decide stuff, like, right away, for example, "I'll have the imported beer", or "don't stuff your brother into the air register, please". Other times I seem to waver, such as, "Maybe we should pull the plug on grandma", or "That gun might be unloaded."

Too often I make decisions right away, starting with "Hold my beer, and check this out", then ending very sadly.:(

So. You might be right, but I'm not sure.


:gomer:

[Megger]

I can't wait for this race. We paid for 2 camp sites. Going to try to get sites near 2 and 3 back by St. Johns Baptist stand so we can walk between turn 5 and the site. I'm getting ****ed up every night and watching everything I can. Only bad thing is the woman is coming along. If she says one thing about my drinking I'm going to have to raise the pimp hand.

[Spicoli]

I can't wait for this race. We paid for 2 camp sites. Going to try to get sites near 2 and 3 back by St. Johns Baptist stand so we can walk between turn 5 and the site. I'm getting ****ed up every night and watching everything I can. Only bad thing is the woman is coming along. If she says one thing about my drinking I'm going to have to raise the pimp hand.

:rofl:

[Warlock!]

I hope no one's planning on going to bed early in T2... I'm gonna have one of these:
http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_images/097/90146097.jpg
:thumbup: :cool:

:gomer:

[Dirty Sanchez]

http://i.pbase.com/o4/98/583898/1/56693475.roflcopter.gif

[KaBoom21]

I'm in for race day - sans girlfriend. I'll be crashing the chop/Warlock site on the mountain bike along with my ever-dependable backpack cooler.

[Ray Scar]

Outside of turn 6.
Outside of turn 7.
Outside of Hurry downs.
Inside of the entrance to the carousel.
Inside of turn 1.
Inside of turn 3.
Sargento bridge.
Inside of turn 5.

I've gotten some good shots on the outside of 14. Here's a couple from ALMS last month:

Audi (http://pantherfile.uwm.edu/frankh/public/r10-ra-06-1.jpg)
Porsche (http://pantherfile.uwm.edu/frankh/public/ra_alms_turn14-5.jpg)

[Don Quixote]

If she says one thing about my drinking I'm going to have to raise the pimp hand.

Funniest quote ever. This is the kind of thing I always say right before my wife kicks my ass. :rofl: