PICS from BIR w/ NASA!

http://tedbowling.smugmug.com/NASA/Brainerd-22-23-MAY-2010

I am a real race car driver now!

I now am able to race wheel-to-wheel at NASA events! Woot! However I have 0 races under my belt, because I was unable to complete or start the races...the Neon took a dump and would over heat. Cylinder #2 was pumping air into the cooling system, vaporizing the coolant causing it to over heat. Although, during one of our earlier sessions the neon did put down a 2min flat lap time, which gave me a track record.

Sunday, having no car to race, we took Michelle's mostly stock VW Golf w/ 196k miles on it took all the crap out of it, bleed the brakes, put numbers on it and ran it in "Time Trials F"...the little Golf threw down a lap time of 2min 14sec, a NASA record for BIR (never mind there were no other TTF cars out there, but that is besides the point!)!

Pics and youtube to follow...

NASA @ BIR this weekend.....

Apparently the staff is a bit light for this weekend's race....so if anyone wants to come up and volunteer that would be awesome, working the event is the best seat in the house, next to being in the driver seat that is.....The ultimate street car shoot out is going on at the same time, so if you like to watch drag cars......Also spectating amateur road racing. there will be worker rides & track time touring. NASA also has a work 2 play program....work 2-days and you get one day to play for free. Email me or Dave Royce (see below) for more info.

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From: Dave Royce [mailto:dave@nasamidwest.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 2:45 PM
To: Aaron Jongbloedt
Subject: Brainerd
Aaron,

I hope all is well with you. I wanted to find out if you have buddies who would be willing to hep out. We are short a few volunteers and we're trying to round up some good people.

Thank you for any assistance,

Dave Royce

NASAgreatlakes.com
NASAmidwest.com

847.855.5662
Upcoming events:
Brainerd - May 22-23
Blackhawk - June 12-13
BeaveRun - June 26-27
Autobahn - July 17-18

MOWOG 1&2 (first auto-x of the season)

Rounds 1 & 2 are over with...first auto-x of the season (except for the Novice school held 2 wks prior).  SMF (Street Modified Front wheel drive), again this year is going to be tough battle; I barely got 2nd both days.  Saturday, I left the Kuhmo Xs's on because of the temprature, Sunday I broke out the Kuhmo v710 race rubber.

I really need to get heavier springs under the car...
More Pics....

Spring Fever Rally-X Saturday, 05/15/10

Event info thread
The folks at Raceway Park enjoyed us sooo much they have invited us back! Spring Fever, the 3rd event in the 2010 SCCA LOL Rally Cross Series will be held on Saturday May 15th.
Food- Lunch will be provided by Raceway Park. Cash only.

Spectating- There will be a nominal entrance fee for spectators (Pay per car). Event workers & competitors will NOT pay any additional fees. Cash Only.

Competitor registration- All competitors are urged to register and pre-pay no later than 5PM on Friday May 14th.   If you need to register after 5PM you must do so in-person at the event. There will be a $10.00 fee to pay at the event. (above your competitor entrance fee)  We are capping the number of competitors to 50. So please pre-pay and pre-register.

Location:
Raceyway Park
One Checkered Flag Blvd.
Shakopee, MN 55379
Directions: (from the north)
169 South to County Road 101 North towards Shakopee
Turn LEFT on MN-101
Turn Left onto Frontage Road (Checkered Flag Blvd.)

http://www.nasamidwest.com/  event details