2 more midwest weekends on the schedule!

[Thingy]

Jeff, I share your enthusiasm about HPT.  But, I thought that you did not like the long drive to MAM.  HPT is even further.

Hopefully, I will see you there. :)

[Jeff]

It is longer, but it's a new track with a new surface...  The drive to MAM sucks, but the weekends I've had there are what really seals my dislike for the place.  

[ub2slo]

Come on guys.  MAM is in my back yard and HPT's layout was awsome before.  I can't wait for the new layout.  Can't everyone just get along??

[TommyG]

Here is the clarification from Dean, posted on the KC Board about the HPT Event...It is not a MW Event...
:'(

"Many people have suggested making HPT a combined event with the Midwest region to increase grid sizes so we don't have to do the surcharge thing. Well folks, the whole reason we are doing this is so that Great Plains racers don't have to travel to the Midwest to race and Midwest racers don't have to travel to the Great Plains to race. Combining events kind of defeats the whole purpose doesn't it. The only reason the RA and MAM events were left on the schedule as combined events is because they have traditionally been combined events so we didn't want to change that."  

No way. If there was a main reason for combining the events it would be without a doubt MONEY. Road America is the most expensive track for ccs (other than daytona) and thats why it will always be a combined event. HPT is now second in expense in our region only to RA. I can`t beleive any surcharge will keep the weekend in the green if it`s a great plains only weekend. Same with MAM. It`s a cheaper track to rent but CRA did not invite everyone from other organizations to run the last race without having to buy a license for grins. They were afraid of low turnout and being in the red. Never forget, our hobby/love is a business for some and they want and need to make money!      

[Team-G]

Are there any pics of the new HPT layout?  I heard there were aireal photos somewhere, but their site only has the old track on it.

[cbr806]

You already have to be a millionaire to run the whole MW schedule without going to HPT twice a year on top of it.  I really doubt I'll go if it ends up on the MW scehdule.

[PaulV]

Hey Champ,
here is an artical about the new HPT http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=24459

sounds like it could be fun.

pvd :)

[extrakt0r]

You guys kill me...  ::)

I get confirmation from Dean @ TrackAddix and he says that it is NOT a MW event and post that here for you guys...And your going to sit there and argue with me?

Ok...Send him and E-Mail and ask yourself...He responded to my question on the KC Race Board...I think he would know...

It is NOT a MW/GW Event...GP Only  ;)

I WISH it was a GP+MW Event, but it is not, per the information from Dean, ealier last week  ;)

[TommyG]

No one really means to argue....I don`t think. Discuss would be a better word. CCS still holds the keys to the business so to speak. Popular opinion has it that what CCS says goes. We all know that they can change their minds....... ;D

[TommyG]

Dontcha LOVE bringing up old posts and reading them again! ;D

[motovid.com]

HPT Construction 2006 progress

http://www.hpt.com/forum/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=4&threadid=248&enterthread=y

pics on the progress @ HPT .....The track will have the old configuration open / available once again- can you say banked carousel T3....

[TommyG]

Looks awesome! Can`t wait!! Lots of fond memory`s at Baby Dolls! ;D