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AtomicGT
GT Owner
Infineon Raceway, Sears Point, California. San Francisco and Napa next door. Foothills of the Sierra Nevada? Weather perfect! Ed Sims and Ralphie would know.
GTFUN
GT Owner
California is the only state where the temps are decent during the summer...
Overheating was a real issue for a lot of guys last week.
I know we can't always have a rally there but darn, weather is so important since everywhere else seems to be cooking in the summer..
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GTFUN
GT Owner
Couldn't agree more, I could only get 2 1/2 laps before the GT went into"limp home" mode at Miller. It is a beautiful track but the altitude and temperature made for a less than satisfactory track experience. Sears Point is a great destination with lots to do and see and many great restaurants near by. I attended the 2010 SAAC convention there and it was perfect both on and off track.
daytrayd
GT Owner
I have an idea, November in Austin. Cool weather, great city, and I know its the second time around, but how about some F1! Too bad they wont let us on the track....yet.
fjpikul
GT Owner
Venum, the only hotel that is reasonable with covered parking is the Kohler. A little far from the track. Colder temps make for loose tires and lots of spins. The track owners do not treat racers very well. I'd go there if we had to, but I'd rather be someplace else.
HiloDave
GT Obsessed
The Oshtoff has about 100 covered spots between two underground garages and individual garages. They are usually quite accommodating. Has anyone ever called to talk seriously with them?
fjpikul
GT Owner
Yes, they do have covered parking. Unfortunately, almost all the places are condos and it's impossible to rent them all for a party our size, AND, many don't want to rent to racers. I spent many months trying to work this out for a small party for the Kohler Invitational several years ago. Even Milwaukee doesn't have anything really that great. If it's race season, things are even worse. The people at the track outright lied to me several times about what was available at the track. Everyplace we've been so far have been far nicer to deal with.
Frank, I am surprised. Im in Elkhart 3-4 times per year, always for races, and have never had anything but good experiences with the Oshtoff.
Its a shame they have a bad rep with you because it is truly an amazing track. In my book, at least, its a top 2 in North America.
Its a shame they have a bad rep with you because it is truly an amazing track. In my book, at least, its a top 2 in North America.
fjpikul
GT Owner
On an individual basis they will work with you, no problem. But try to swing a group (we're at least 80 cars - sometimes over a 100, plus trailers, RV's, etc) and it's a whole new story. I don't think this crowd is ready for sleepy little Elkhart Lake either. That's why I had hoped Milwaukee would work out, but again, at least an hour from the track, no real "luxury" accomodations or car care.
Since Atlanta just got hit by the storm, maybe they will need some business next year. Road Atlanta/Road America, sound kinda the same.
Since Atlanta just got hit by the storm, maybe they will need some business next year. Road Atlanta/Road America, sound kinda the same.
timcantwell
Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
I second, third, and fourth that motion. I've been a big proponent of Barber for many years. It's time to bring the rally back east (south?) for 2012. Plus, there are great roads for the drive, and a great aviation museum and lot's of Tennessee whiskey making its way across the border!
Biginch Blake
GT Owner
I have been to both Barber Motorsports Park and Road America, either track is top notch and FGT worthy. Barber is close to Birmingham with great places to stay and a better air port. September can still be not in Birmingham and cool in Wisconsin. October in Alabama should be OK and I am going to Road America Oct 15 & 16, will report back on condition. Can’t hold anything against Road America for giving Frank a hard time, we all do that because it's fun!