Road America 2007

[CCS]

This is the week before the AMA round up there.

That is the date they have offered as an alternative and we need to know before we go anyfurther what you think.

[Bubba]

This is the week before the AMA round up there.

That is the date they have offered as an alternative and we need to know before we go anyfurther what you think.

Are we gonna get punted off the track by AMA knobs entering ccs races for more track time?

[extrakt0r]

If we race on Monday & Tuesday, what is going on Sat & Sun? Is it race Sun, Mon and Tues? RA is normally a 3 day event the last 2 years I was there...

[Jeff]

Kevin, the "what's going on Sat/Sun" question is a good one.

Typically we are able to get on the track a day or two early for practice, but it sounds like those days are already taken.  I would be concerned about when we could get into the track to setup, and having no practice days available immediately preceding the weekend.

The date is awesome, and it would be GREAT to get a later date to run RA, but this proposed event date may have problems which would limit your participation and lead to a lot of frustration.

How about 2008-2009, can you book some good dates out then? (and I'm serious with that question)

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

Problems with tuesday is some places require you back at work tuesday for you to be paid for monday. And being a holiday weekend like that, how many people would already have plans on Memorial Day with family?

[Jeff]

There's almost always a race over the Memorial Day weekend, so that point is moot.  But the business day race, that is a valid concern (which I believe is why Kevin posted the poll).

[extrakt0r]

Yeah, def need a little more information from Kevin for sure...

Is it going to be a ASRA Event? I would assume so, so more than likely a 3 day event. Are you going to squeze it into a 2 day event? Jeff, do you know what is going on Sat and Sun?

Personally for me, this year at RA was great. The weather was nice, and I have a nice home away from home to sleep in, so the cold at night does not bother me, but I know it does many...

I would also love to see a date later in the year...Family time is also something that is important for a lot of us...Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor day are pretty big in alot of families...Might be a little smaller turn out?

Don't know...

[spyderchick]

My $.02 is yes, take it, in the hopes that we can get Fri, Sat, Sun, for the following year.  Guys who race the Nationals know they'll need to take some time off, and my guess is anyone who will already be scheduled to race the AMA event would also attend this event for track time. CCS riders might have an issue with it, but considering how far in advance this has been mentioned, most employers can schedule time off for someone with enough lead time.

Thanks Kevin for working on this. I know how difficult it is to balance these events.
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[fourandsix]

I think it is a good idea !

[Snacktime]

Thanks for asking for our input Kevin. I would like a little more info though.  Warmer but a little more rain.     
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[Woofentino Pugrossi]

There's almost always a race over the Memorial Day weekend, so that point is moot.  But the business day race, that is a valid concern (which I believe is why Kevin posted the poll).

I know and those have been pretty sparce also. Not only for racers, workers arent all there.

[Jeff]

That's true Rob.

I guess the pros/cons I see are:

Pro's:
Later in the season, warmer weather
Close to an AMA weekend so entries could increase from the 'big boys' coming to practice
Probably cheaper for CCS to put on since it's weekdays

Con's:
Close to an AMA weekend and all the 'big boys' tend to detract from the normal CCS crowd (don't debate this, just recognize that it could be a con, alright!?!)
Over a holiday so might be lighter turnout for racers and corner workers
Need to take a day of vacation to attend this weekend
possible entry problems for night before
possibly no practice the days before