2012 Season: Proposed Schedule UPDATED

Post by **hklvette** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:20 pm

This post updated 01MAR

Note: April 15th at Salem has been moved to the 22nd and is still at salem.

All,

The following schedule is being presented to the members of BRR for comment:

-March 17 - 18 Verona test and tune / Points 1

-April 22 Salem Points 2

-May 20 Verona Points 3

-June 16 -17 Points 4 & 5 at VT

-July 21 - 22 VT Commonwealth Games / VAC Points 6 & 7

-August 12 Verona Points 8

-September 29-30 Verona College Challenge (Sat)/ VMSC Challenge (Sun) Points 9&10

-October 28 Salem Charity Event

I am aware that the 22nd of April is the second day of the super-shootout, but given the distance between the two events I find it unlikely that many people will need to choose between one or the other. If you will be headed to the Shootout, make BRR proud!

In addition, the VT events appear to be a go. The construction as it stands at this point does not look like it will have much of an effect on our event, except for the viewing-area, which can be dealt with.

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:24 pm

hklvette wrote:All,

The following schedule is being presented to the members of BRR for comment:

-March 17 - 18 Verona test and tune / Points 1

-April 15 Salem Points 2

-May 5 - 6 Verona Rookie School/Points 3 ( not decided on Rookie School )

-June 16 -17 Points 4 & 5 at VT

-July 4 Verona Points 6 and possible Picnic

-July 21 - 22 VT Commonwealth Games / VAC Points 7 & 8

-August 12 Verona Points 9

-September 16 Verona College Challenge Points 10

-October 7 Verona VMSC Challenge Points 11

-October 28 Salem Charity Event

Please keep in mind that Salem events are very subject to lot availability and may change accordingly. Also, note the July 4th date. The B.O.D. and I are interested in what the membership thinks of an event both on a Wednesday, and a holiday.

Any and all input is welcome.

so far i see no conflicts, it will also be interesting to see who could come on a holiday on that wednesday. i also noticed no danville events? in my travels this week i noticed a large lot that the danville harbour freight tools is located in and didnt seem to be used by anyone. someone may want to look into that if we want to have an event in danville.

DLingenfelter · Post by **DLingenfelter** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 1:43 pm

Looks good!

jimNewman · Post by **jimNewman** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:36 pm

I'm good for:
March 17-18
June 16-17
July 21-22

The two day events are all I can really do that far south. One day isn't enough to justify a hotel and travel unless I'm desperately needing some seat time to work out a thing or two in the kart.

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:38 am

It appears that the Commonwealth Games will be at VT???

Why no Danville events?

Not sure about the July 4th event, but I will of course be at all others...ha

6 events at Verona...we really need to pursue the airport outside Rural Retreat and Pulaski High School Parking lot..I gave that information to Jane some time back. When Verona goes away, we need another option.

rschumin · Post by **rschumin** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 2:07 pm

hemitud wrote:It appears that the Commonwealth Games will be at VT???

Why no Danville events?

Not sure about the July 4th event, but I will of course be at all others...ha

6 events at Verona...we really need to pursue the airport outside Rural Retreat and Pulaski High School Parking lot..I gave that information to Jane some time back. When Verona goes away, we need another option.

I asked Verona about July 1, July 4, or July 8 so we can have some flexibility there.

The airport near Rural Retreat is Mountain Empire airport. The square area at the end is about 400 X 400. I don't think we'll be able to run on the active runway. The biggest lot I see at Pulaski High School is about 450 X 350.

For some perspective the "square" part of Verona is about 450X550 attached to 90X300 behind the pavilion. The lot at VT is 900X500. We need at least 100 ft from the finish to the paddock entrance. The minimum distance between slalom gates is 45 ft (but most of the time we make them 60ft) A typical 4 cone slalom takes up over 200 feet. Given that, the lots You mention are borderline at best. I'm all for different venues, but we still need to put on a quality event.

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 4:18 pm

It was my understanding that the lot at Pulaski High was used before, but maybe its not an option anymore. They do have a rather large parking area that is attached to the larger lot that would work for staging/pit. We managed to run an event at a Truck Stop around traffic before and only part of the VT lot can be used, so my thinking was more locations just in case we lose Verona.

Not sure, but I believe Mt. Empire is completely private so using the runway would be the only way to host an event there.

SCCA MX5 · Post by **SCCA MX5** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:44 pm

so, the commonwealth games WILL be at VT, not Danville???

Post by **glenthompson** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:52 pm

so, the commonwealth games WILL be at VT, not Danville???

Hopefully - it will depend on lot availability.

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:46 am

When will the schedule be final...I need to start booking rooms.

Post by **hklvette** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:17 pm

hemitud wrote:When will the schedule be final...I need to start booking rooms.

Currently working with the various venues to get them nailed down. Hopefully get March, April, and May done by the end of this month.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:13 am

Any updates?

rschumin · Post by **rschumin** » Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:10 pm

Scott wrote:Any updates?

May 5 - 6 Verona Rookie School/Points 3 ( not decided on Rookie School )

This one is moving to May 20 - No Rookie School this year

EcoRacerD17 · Post by **EcoRacerD17** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 9:39 pm

The way my schedule looks for the summer, a July 4th event might be pretty cool! Being July, that nice bit of shade the building provides will be quite nice!

Kinda random note, been looking at aerial maps in the area looking for some decent size lots, and I've found that looks interesting. At the intersection of Mountain View Church rd and the Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (221 / 460) Can't tell if it's actually a church or not, there's also a pretty good size lot at the areva plant a little East of Lynchburg, but I haven't driven past either of these places, so not sure if they tend to be busy every weekend or not...

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:06 pm

are we still looking for lots? i had stumbled upon a lot that the danvilel harbour freight tools is located in and also the lot at hopkins lumber off of 221 in martinsville might be big enough and i might have a cpontact for that.

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:05 am

Yes , you are always looking for lots . thats 220 in Martinsville and I'm not sure what lot you are looking at , at Hopkins lumber , but I havent seen one that was anywhere near big enough or with decent enough pavement .

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:31 pm

ill look at it again on the way to get the colt dynoed in winston salem. it may not be big enough.

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:12 am

where in Winston-Salem , Sneeds Speed ? If so tell them I said hello !

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:59 am

drum3 wrote:where in Winston-Salem , Sneeds Speed ? If so tell them I said hello !

yep sneeds. was gonna do it at VIR but sneeds was a little cheaper and im sure i can find more to look at in there shop

Post by **hklvette** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:04 pm

bump for update.

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 7:49 am

The only date that sucks for me is the Apr 15 date at Salem . The ProSolo is in Maryland that weekend and Triad Sports Car Club is doing their Novice/intermediate school and Danville Autocross that weekend .

Post by **hklvette** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:35 am

drum3 wrote:The only date that sucks for me is the Apr 15 date at Salem . The ProSolo is in Maryland that weekend and Triad Sports Car Club is doing their Novice/intermediate school and Danville Autocross that weekend .

Sorry to hear that, but look on the bright side: You have a choice of where you can race on a given weekend

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:59 am

Not really , I am in charge of the school and autocrosses at Triad . No choice there .

jarabe · Post by **jarabe** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:52 pm

hklvette wrote:This post updated 11FEB

All,

The following schedule is being presented to the members of BRR for comment:

-March 17 - 18 Verona test and tune / Points 1

-April 15 Salem Points 2

-May 20 Verona Points 3

-June 16 -17 Points 4 & 5 at VT

-July 21 - 22 VT Commonwealth Games / VAC Points 6 & 7

-August 12 Verona Points 8

-September 29-30 Verona College Challenge (Sat)/ VMSC Challenge (Sun) Points 9&10

-October 28 Salem Charity Event

In response to questions about the lack of Danville events: While the airport is certainly a nice place to race, I think we can all agree that it is hardly central to our region, so the BOD have opted to try a schedule that has more events in Salem and Blacksburg to reduce travel and lodging demands on the members of BRR.

Not trying to sound like complaining but there are 4 weekends/6 days at Verona! At least one single day in Danville would be nice.

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:15 am

Also , it will probably hurt the attendance of the Salem event , with a School and Autocross just an hour away plus the ProSolo just 4 hours away .

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:20 pm

although i do like the lot at verona it is the furthest events i have to drive to. i love running at danville and it is a half hour less of a drive from verona for me since i live right on the franklin county line but i understand why we opted out of trying to hold events there. trying to have more events in salem and at virginia tech are good for me since they are closer. so good call on more events at VT and salem. verona is also close to alot of folks in BRR-SCCA from the stuarts draft, fishersville, charlotsville, and verona area. overall i think they schedule is spread out fairly well with several events in salem and VT and then events in Verona. everyone is going to have to do some driving to the events no matter where the events are.

just my 2 cents on the subject.

EcoRacerD17 · Post by **EcoRacerD17** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:25 pm

Yeah, that's cool with Danville. I'm excited for those Virginia Tech events though, loved that huge lot! I wish we had a lot that nice n' big at LU...

Anyways, great job Henry in arranging the events!

Post by **hklvette** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 9:29 pm

EcoRacerD17 wrote:Anyways, great job Henry in arranging the events!

Thanks, but the credit really goes to Lynn, Ray and the rest of the BOD for helping me get up to speed quickly.

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:37 am

hklvette wrote:
EcoRacerD17 wrote:Anyways, great job Henry in arranging the events!
Thanks, but the credit really goes to Lynn, Ray and the rest of the BOD for helping me get up to speed quickly.

good job to whoever came up with the schedule. im gonna autocross with BRR-SCCA no matter where the events are.

00GTJustin · Post by **00GTJustin** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:35 am

as long as your subframe stays in the car

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:03 am

If we do move the commonwealth games..give me a heads up as early as possible. I will need to book a room and make trailer arrangements for Friday delivery. I am on vacation 16 thru 20 of that week. I will be glad to drive down Friday night, but I will need to leave early from vacation to get there....the sooner a decision is made, the better for me.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:07 pm

I know I'm one of the "local's" to the Verona lot, but it's hard to beat "real" bathrooms (with heat and air) and a great covered viewing area........

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:07 pm

I know I'm one of the "local's" to the Verona lot, but it's hard to beat "real" bathrooms (with heat and air) and a great covered viewing area........

DLingenfelter · Post by **DLingenfelter** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:52 pm

Scott wrote:I know I'm one of the "local's" to the Verona lot, but it's hard to beat "real" bathrooms (with heat and air) and a great covered viewing area........

+1 for having a real sink to wash your hands in after using the bathroom!
There's also the availability of the lot and cheap rental fee. Given the uncertainties of Salem (Kenny Rogers had sore throat last month so we rebooked his concert during your event weekend...sorry) , summer only use of the VT lot and noncentral location of Danville (I like it but was going to skip this year due to hotel and traveling expenses). You all did a good job of scheduling with what you have.

As always keep on the lookout for good lots but keep in mind safety and size...I just don't want the BRR to pop up on youtube when you search "Autox accident".

n33d4sp33d13 · Post by **n33d4sp33d13** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:37 am

00GTJustin wrote:as long as your subframe stays in the car

i assume that was directed towards me. +1 lol

Post by **hklvette** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:08 pm

bump for update

drum3 · Post by **drum3** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:53 pm

Oh well ,,,, Closest event to me but unfortunately many of us will be at the Evolution Super Shootout in Charlotte .

wab53 · Post by **wab53** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:21 am

Hi everyone -- I wanted to check on the BRR schedule. Is the schedule from the link on the home page the final schedule?

2012 BRR-SCCA SOLO SCHEDULE

February 4 BRR 2011 Banquet
March 17-18 BRRSolo T&T / Solo - Points #1 @ Verona, VA
April 22 BRRSolo Points #2 @ Salem, VA
May 20 BRRSolo Points #3 @ Verona, VA
June 16-17 BRRSolo Points #4 & #5 @ VT, Blacksburg, VA
July 21-22 BRRSolo Commonwealth Games – Virginia Autocross Championship
Points #6 & #7 @ VT, Blacksburg, VA
August 12 BRRSolo Points #8 @ Verona, VA
September 29 BRRSolo College Challenge - Points #9 @ Verona, VA
September 30 BRRSolo VMSC Challenge – Points #10 @ Verona, VA
October 28 BRRSolo ZoomZoom Challenge Charity Event @ Salem, VA

Thanks.

See you on the 17th!
Wendy

Post by **hklvette** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 1:11 pm

Wendy,

ignoring any site issues, yes that schedule is final.

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 1:13 pm

Henry,

Did you know that the main link from the home page for "Schedule" still shows 2011? Any chance to get it updated to be for 2012?