| Author | Message | ||
| Jack Habits (Ferraristuff)
Intermediate Member Username: Ferraristuff Post Number: 1092 Registered: 4-2003 |
Aiaiaiaiaiaiai! An Italian driving a French car with a French engine and on French tires the fastest in the USA.... Aiaiaiaiaiaiai! Jack | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2304 Registered: 10-2002 |
It just dawned on me, that we might be able to witness F1 history in the making: *IF* neither JPM nor Kimi scores and Michael wins (or comes 2nd), he will not only clinch the title at the famous Indianapolis track, he will also enter the history books as the first (and probably only ever) six times World Champion! And some of us might actually be there to witness this. *IF* it happens. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 862 Registered: 1-2003 |
I am optimistic. Anyone else? | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 861 Registered: 1-2003 |
lets keep our fingers crossed for this weekend. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 278 Registered: 6-2003 |
 Schumacher in shadows waving to crowd:  | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 277 Registered: 6-2003 |
Scenes from Pit Walkabout today.     | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 28 Registered: 7-2002 |
Monument Circle is at 0 N, 0 S, 0 E and 0 W downtown indy | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2293 Registered: 10-2002 |
Do you guys have a street address for the gathering tomorrow at 4pm? I'm trying to print some maps for my friends. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2287 Registered: 10-2002 |
I know, excitement builds! This will be my fourth USGP, so you would think it is an old hat for me. Naahh! I'm excited like a little girl (as Mike Meyers would say in Sprokets). Looking forward to see you guys and your kewl cars. Oh and did I mention, that mine is the one with the rear wing?  Sadly my friend won't accompany us to dinner on Friday: He'll be hanging with some folks from the Ferrari F1 team...Bastard that he is. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 361 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim, Andreas, Trevor; One more day to go see you all out there. Forza Ferrari Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 274 Registered: 6-2003 |
BTW, happy trails to all. Look forward to seeing you all at the Show. Festivities start tomorrow. Jim | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 272 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, I have not found a new mirror yet, at least not one that is an exact replacement. I have fashioned a temp fix which I am still working on...boring it out, tapping it and running a bolt in place of the stud that is there normally. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Jim | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2003 |
lets hope the bimmer doesnt get temperamental to indy or bust! | ||
| Alan Leach (Speedy308)
Junior Member Username: Speedy308 Post Number: 173 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hey guys I just noted on the Texas section party thread, free practice and Qualifying has moved UP one hour on Saturday! Don't mess with the guys in the Smokey Bear hats! (A little advice from AJ Foyt Enterprises) Have a big time! | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 358 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; any luck on finding a mirror for your "Tempermental Child"??? I will be there at the circle event. Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 270 Registered: 6-2003 |
My car is acting like a spoiled child, reluctant to cooperate and get ready for the party! These Ferraris are temperamental, eh? Guys, don't miss the Circle car show on Fri evening. It will be worth your time! | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 125 Registered: 4-2003 |
hurry up thursday... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 351 Registered: 5-2003 |
Tick Tick Tick Tick ............................. AGHHHHHH I cannot take it any longer lets get the show on the road.. Hurry up friday!!!! | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 123 Registered: 4-2003 |
4 days and counting.... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 350 Registered: 5-2003 |
I cannot wait to get out there myself guys... Unfortunatly i dont have my personal F-1 girl to bring.. 7 days to go and counting. Lets see next friday at this time i will be in Indy and scoping out private test sessions... I cannot wait.. Next weekend in a nutshell can be summed up in 3 words TOTALLY F@%&ING AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 215 Registered: 6-2003 |
Andreas, She will be there, if I play my cards right and my F-car is driveable (Still looking for a passenger side mirror)! Jim | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 2197 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jim, I hope you bring your own F1 girl to dinner. She can pose with my car anytime... | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 213 Registered: 6-2003 |
In a nutshell (copied from Brickyard site): The results of the Italian Grand Prix have set up an exciting World Championship showdown that will unfold at the United States Grand Prix on Sept. 28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Michael Schumacher, who won in Italy in his Ferrari, leads the Drivers Championship with 82 points. 2000 Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya, who finished second in Italy in his Williams-BMW, is second in points with 79. Kimi Raikkonen, who finished fourth in Italy in his West McLaren-Mercedes, is third with 75. Schumacher could clinch a record sixth Drivers Championship in Indianapolis if he manages to gain a 10-point advantage over his rivals. If that does not happen, the championship fight will go down to the wire at the season finale Oct. 12 in Japan. The last time three drivers were still in contention for the World Championship in the final race of the season was in 1986, when Alain Prost won the title over Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet. *** Close battle for fourth: A close battle is raging for fourth place in the Drivers Championship between Ralf Schumacher (58 points), Rubens Barrichello (55) and Fernando Alonso (55). David Coulthard (45) is still in the hunt, as well. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 212 Registered: 6-2003 |
Is it time to start having some fun yet? When do the cars arrive? I heard that official F-1 girl was at Indy for photo ops, but I missed it.  (Oh, that's ok, I have my own F-1 girl.) | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 264 Registered: 5-2003 |
Andreas, Jim, Trevor; And all of you else in F-Chat land have a great Holiday weekend. I will be back next week when i get back from my lake house in NM. Hopefully there will still be water in the lake. Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 111 Registered: 4-2003 |
this is going to be a great race!!! trevor | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 154 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey Cart guys: From FCA-CIC site: Fast Times Carting will host a Ferrari car display and cart racing. Ferrari parking will be provided. Check out the cars and then try your hand at driving a cart against Formula One and/or IRL drivers. As of this writing the IRL and Formula One drivers had not been officially named, but suffice to say they will be hard to beat regardless. This should be a fun way to kick off the Formula One Racing weekend. Fast Times is located at 96th and Keystone just off I-465 on the north side of Indianapolis. Contact Kent Baker for more information. 317-431-7191 | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 258 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim Avery the Nostradamus(SP?) of Formula 1. I am also hoping for a good showing at Monza myself. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 147 Registered: 6-2003 |
The 'cathedral of speed' is supposed to be the track the F2003 (and Bridgestones) was designed for, so it will perform. My prediction for Monza: Ruebens first, Schummy second and Montoya third (all Schummy cares about is staying ahead of Montoya, and draft will help guarantee that result). Then Ferrari and Schummy drive to glory in Indy, with Montoya/Williams second! It will be a great day!! | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 255 Registered: 5-2003 |
Andreas; I cannot wait for Indy myself, I have been counting the days. Getting together will be great now we can put the face with the name and talk Ferrari's and racing. Rob | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 254 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; I see how you are!!! Just kidding.. I know the feeling a few weeks ago i was pulling double shifts. And now i am working a single shift and working towards a Mech. Engineering degree in my spare time. No rest for the wicked i guess. Oh well Indy will be a little break from reality. did you find out if you can run at track attack with an other form of race licence??? See you at the dinner. Rob | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1941 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jim, Rob, I can't wait to meet you guys at the FChat dinner. We'll have lots to talk. Arthur, book your flight. Unless some of the top contenders get seriously hurt between now and Indy, there is no mathermatical chance, that the WC will be decided. PS: Might sound gruesome, but true: All the reporters (TV, press) playing the numbers game always forget that one horrible option. In theory the WC could be over after Monza. But then again, who wants to think in terms of the sixties F1... | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 140 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, I have a dang job that every once and awhile requires me to travel long distances, work long hours, and blah blah blah...(actually, I was in Colorado looking for a mountain cabin retreat). I did find time to go to Track Attack and collect a trophy at a 'Le Mans' style race in July, and yes, they will be open for business on F1 weekend. I don't recommend the 'Racing Adventure' package though, it is a rip-off. Save money and go for Race Experience. Andreas, I think there are a lot of people in Indy that are keeping tabs on motorsport of all kinds, but the community was sent into a tailspin by the IRL/Champ Car breakout. It used to be all open wheeled racers were Indy500 cars, now everyone is confused. It also looks a lot like the Indy 500 from a fan perspective, and lots of folks (about 400,000) already dished out for Indy 500 race in May. I wonder if June is really a good idea for the masses?? Also, I don't think the masses understand the point of a race series where it is usually impossible to pass (the rap on F1). I think IRL popularity relates to passing ability on oval tracks..even with the drivers. I think a good championship race will get noticed here though. It will justify the ticket prices to a lot of folks, I suspect. It might also draw a wider fan base from all over USA. Nothing could be better for F1. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 252 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; Where have you been hiding?? I missed our Cyber Bench racing Sessions. Rob | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Member Username: Beast Post Number: 251 Registered: 5-2003 |
Andreas; The first USGP I had met a lot of locals that said " We are here out of near curiosity" I no my opinion they could not belive that this was a race series that was world wide. They just seemed to not understand it. Last year i ran across a few more in the area where i sit and they asked a lot of questions like "How come they dont do a rolling start?" Needless to say i did a lot of explaning that weekend. Rob P.S. yes it will be great that the points battle will be a full tilt battle this year. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1936 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes, it couldn't be any better. Unfortunately most of this drama is not being noticed by the US public in general. So I doubt the number of spectators will dramatically increase. The ones who wanted to see it, will come anyway and the others just don't know and/or care. I remember being at the Indy GP when Hakkinen rolled out with a blown engine. I realized immediately that this was probably the linch pin and sure enough a few races later Michael got the title. I remember screaming at the top of my lungs when that puff of smoke came out of the Mercedes and people around me looked at me like I'm nuts. They didn't grasp how vital that DNF was...or maybe they did and just thought I was nuts anyway. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 137 Registered: 6-2003 |
Can you guys believe how this is shaping up, with the Driver's Champ up for grabs and the Constructor's Champ definately coming down to the wire (hopefully Williams won't have it locked up by the race)! Wow! | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 205 Registered: 5-2003 |
cool deal Trevor. It is getting so close to the race i can harly sleep due to the anticipation, Or is it due to all of my engineering home work from the past week???? Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 109 Registered: 4-2003 |
actually, we got them through bmw cca, and we figured out what it was...their having to wait for the dashboard things to come to them, so they can send them out, so no worries. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 197 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; if you are getting them from FCA-CIC they are going to be shipped out after sept 1. As for IMS i have seen some times it takes them a few weeks to get all of them out. Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 108 Registered: 4-2003 |
getting a little nervous, haven't received our tickets yet... trevor | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 181 Registered: 5-2003 |
Here is the ticket for this years race. Kinda boring in my opinion compared to the other F1 races at Indy.  | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 135 Registered: 6-2003 |
I believe that anyone with a credit card can buy tickets (Stand H and NW Vista) thru the FCA-CIC site, up until Sept 1. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 148 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; Cool deal see you at dinner saturday. who knows perhaps we can also meet as a group at the track on saturday also. Rob | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1725 Registered: 10-2002 |
Aaron, try it out. That's where I got my tickets, but I'm an owner, so can't tell. However FCA is a fan club, not an owners club. If you run into trouble, let me know. Maybe I can get you what you want. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2003 |
thanks, rob...i'm definately up for this. trevor | ||
| Aaron Williams (Aawil)
Member Username: Aawil Post Number: 273 Registered: 8-2002 |
Jim, can anyone buy tickets from this website or do I need to be a member of a club? I don't own a ferrari yet but I'm thinking of going this year and most say H is a good place to be. Here's the website i was talking about. www.fca-cic.org/purchase.htm | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 130 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; Here is the plan for dinner on Saturday night around 8 PM. http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/295389.html?1059798556 There is also talk of getting together for drinks near the track before dinner. Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 93 Registered: 4-2003 |
so, is there anyone for dinner/lunch type thing this weekend? trevor | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 129 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; Sounds like a possible plan playing chicken with the trees up around the divide. I went to the NASCAR race here a couple of years ago and did not care for it since the cars looked more like slot cars. That is what i love about open wheel, watching the cars slide around. Be good have fun. Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 107 Registered: 6-2003 |
Sleds are actually more fun in the woods, with tight trails lined by killer trees. I trashed one last year...can't recall if it was in Michigan or Canada. It is rebuilt though, and I might have it in Colo this winter. If so, we can go out and thrash em. The Brickyard is fun. You can go get a beer (or Coke) and come back to an entirely new group of guys at the lead...or actually see some passing! But make no mistake about it, it is like watching sheetboxes compared to F1 cars going around the track....VVVVVVRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM!!!!! vs YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 128 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; I will have to concede the bear chugging contest since i dont drink. But the sleds on your front yard sounds like a blast. Better yet race the sleds thru downtown mile high the next time the city gets shut down from the snow. I can always use an excuse to get back up to denver since it has been a few years since i was last there. perhaps i will take my X-Mas break up there to snowboard summit county. Have fun at the Brickyard Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 97 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey, real men race snowmobiles (and its the only thing I have two identical models of...like CART)...maybe we can wet the grass and try doing a circle race on my lawn at about 140 mph...heck, there are lots of options here...Or maybe we can settle this like gentlemen, beer chugging contest!! I knew a guy who could chug a can of Coors in less than 3 sec..I know, you can't pour one that fast..you figure it out! | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 127 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; Chicken??? Chicken???? the only time i use that word is if it relates to dinner. Trust me if i could find the time to get out there to get my license i would. I just wonder if they would accept one of my race licenses from the AMA or IJSBA when i raced motocross and Jet ski's. If worse comes to worse, it could be my rent a racer versus your TR. That sounds fair Ford Tarus versus a Ferrari. LOL | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 95 Registered: 6-2003 |
Art, where do they actually do trials in summer??? (I have one set for 3 wks in Houston starting Sept 8, but I figure that's still summer there, and we won't go...) Rob, its ok, I understand. You are chicken!! Balk, balk, balk!!!! | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 2208 Registered: 6-2001 |
Looks like I'm in trial that week, so I wouldn't be able to make it, even if the Championship was at risk, which I bet it won't be by the time of this race. Art | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 126 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; unfortunatly i will not be able to make it out to indy prior to the race, so i guess track attack is out. My schedule has been so upside down as of late i cannot tell what day it is as of late. Anyway we are both on the list for dinner at capri. As for everyone else that was thinking about karting lets keep the channels open. who know we may still get together and do somthing after the dinner. Last year i did not get back to my motel till 3:30 sunday morning and was back up at 6:30 getting ready for the race so who knows what will happen this year. Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 88 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, I guess there weren't enough guys to reserve Track on Sat, Sept 27, but the word is that the track will be open to public that date. Here is the kicker, you have to get a Track Attack license first for public 'lap' session, unless it is a 'Race Adventure' program, which qualifies you for a license since they do school as part of the program. I will be going to Track on Aug 1 and will get more info then. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 87 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, I don't know if they have enough drivers for Track Attack event yet, but will try to find out. Did you send Joe Adams an email and let him know you are interested? As far as dinner, there is a Sat eve dinner (see thread on 2nd Annual Fchat meeting) at 8 pm at Capri's Rest already lined up. As far as drinks near the track, the American legion is right across from Gate G (I think), on Georgetown about 1/4 mile from 16th, and will be hosting FCA local chapter. Guys who need tickets in Stand H or NW Vista, go to www.fca-cic.org/purchase.htm and get them. $100 each. Credit cards OK. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 92 Registered: 4-2003 |
alright, well dinner it is then...saturday sept. 27... | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 19 Registered: 7-2002 |
Those inclined to go-kart how many are their when you consider the price will be in the area of $80/$120???? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1642 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd suggest dinner on Saturday evening. Friday is the FCA dinner and Sunday I'm heading home. Also we should fix a time for at least drinks at the bar outside the track. Just in case some folks have their own plans. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 119 Registered: 5-2003 |
After talking to both fast times and johanssons karting It seems as there will be a premium price to have a group session at the karting centers. Dinner does not sound bad and then afterwards if some of us still have the itch, then those of us that want to can hit the karting tracks. Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 91 Registered: 4-2003 |
yeah, i'd have to agree perhaps we should get together over dinner? trevor | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1631 Registered: 10-2002 |
meeting for drinks or such should be easy enough if coordinated around the track (eg. the bar near the main entrance) as much as I'd love to go karting with you guys, I just don't see much of a time window for that just my $ 0.02 | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 89 Registered: 4-2003 |
yeah, well we still need to get some kind of meeting together, i think they'll be some spare time that we could fill with a little something... trevor | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1616 Registered: 10-2002 |
I like the go kart idea, but I'm not sure how you can cram all this into one weekend? FCA has a drive through town on Friday as well as a concours downtown followed by dinner. And Saturday/Sunday is buys at the Indy track anyway. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 86 Registered: 4-2003 |
well, either of the tracks that we've talked about would be awesome, but lets just figure something out....need to try to get things pretty concrete from now on so we can have a smooth weekend in indy...my $.02 trevor | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 111 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; I have not heard anything from the FCA-CIC about the track attack gathering. Is it a go??? Rob | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Junior Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 52 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, If you sign up for Track Attack, don't forget your helmet! I think my fiancee will also be racing us, so we will have our hands full...the only rule, there are no rules! Jim | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 85 Registered: 4-2003 |
im definately up for go karting, if that's what you're saying... | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 18 Registered: 7-2002 |
Should we desire to go kart that weekend we should be setting the parameters for time/duration/participation (limits). I have a contact with Fast Karting... Any takers???? | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 102 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor i have been making a few phone calls. This past couple of weeks for myself have been a mad house. Hopefully i will find a few mins to send an e-mail to everyone on the list. If you are not on the list E-mail to [email protected] and i will place you on as well. Today was shot to hell for myself time wise since i went out and bought a new vehicle today. Sorry not a Ferrari Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 78 Registered: 4-2003 |
rob: you talked to any of these go-kart places yet? we should probably start getting things in order, im thinking... | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2003 |
todd, yeah we're already signed up for the bmw corral thing, should be pretty cool...we're still working on plans to meet up though..this should be a pretty cool thing, if we can get it worked out... | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 17 Registered: 7-2002 |
Most of the car clubs have some sort of coral at the speedway... The BMW CORAL is outside the speedway and is primarily a parking/hangout. For the price of parking you can also receive breakfasts, dinners. Highlites last year the FW23 made an appearance for club members to ogle and a few dignitaries from BMW NA, Ghmb ... | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 62 Registered: 4-2003 |
yeah, i guess that's what it is...we are going to be involved with the cca car corral, but im not sure if this is the same thing or not...i guess we'll see... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 75 Registered: 5-2003 |
Andreas; I think Trevor is talking about the group parking areas set up at the speedway in the infield. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 56 Registered: 4-2003 |
Andreas: theres supposedly a BMW,Viper,Porsche, Ferrari, among many others... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 71 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; All I can say is to bring your "A" game, Because when I race I take no prisoners!!! LOL Rob | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1515 Registered: 10-2002 |
Not sure what you mean by 'Ferrari Corral', but if you mean the circle on Friday night, yes I'll be there. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
Junior Member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 55 Registered: 4-2003 |
so who all is gonna have there car at the Ferrari Corral?? Trevor | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 39 Registered: 4-2003 |
haha....jim, i have a guy that wouldnt mind checking out your TR, he has a 360rwhp 944 Turbo...better watch out for that 4 cylinder power...haha | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
New member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2003 |
Trevor, We are going to have to get you in to one! | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
New member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 39 Registered: 6-2003 |
Rob, Go here, http://www.fca-cic.org/ferrariDiscuss_frm.htm, and let Joe Adams (FCA_CIC chapter President(355F1)) know that you are interested. You could be the one more name we need to make it happen! Yes, you will have a race on your hands...Joe and I will chase you as hard as you want to go, dude! (I also have a friend coming who is a former Formula Ford racer) Or just maybe, you will be chasing one or both of us! | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 37 Registered: 4-2003 |
sindo: we also have northwest vista | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 16 Registered: 7-2002 |
As far as karting tracks go there are now two; Stephans and FastTimes. Of the two Fasttimes has a two level course which makes the racing interesting... http://www.fastimesindoorkarting.com/ Dinner, Hang out what are people interested in doing... | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2002 |
I have been out and about the past days, sorry for delay in answering posts.... | ||
| Barney Guzzo (Trinacria)
Member Username: Trinacria Post Number: 304 Registered: 8-2002 |
I will be there as well. I am sitting in the Paddock Penthouse. I am not driving because it is to far. I would love to meet up with fellow f-chatters. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 35 Registered: 4-2003 |
Jim: look forward to seeing your TR | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
Junior Member Username: Beast Post Number: 57 Registered: 5-2003 |
Jim; I have looked at track attack web site and it looked interesting if FCA-CIC is having an event there then i am there. Who wants to race me???;-) I know that Stphan Johansson has a indoor cart track north of the track. unfortunatly there web site is down and i have yet the chance to call them to see if they have any group deals. | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
New member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 35 Registered: 6-2003 |
Indoor cart tracks??? Hey, check out some real open air/wheeled racing (100 mph+) at Track Attack. FCA-CIC is discussing hosting an event there for F1 weekend. Also, FCA-CIC park Ferraris at the American Legion rather than at the Car Corral for better security and proximity to Ferrari club hangout. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 32 Registered: 4-2003 |
Frank: not that i know of, fairly high i've heard what is it like $4500 or so? | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Advanced Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 2636 Registered: 9-2001 |
Anyone getting Paddock tickets from www.owners.ferrari.com ? | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 46 Registered: 5-2003 |
Todd; we can use the help with suggestions e-mail any of them to [email protected] I have been doing some searches on things to do in the indy area and your input would be greatly accepted. If i recall Indy use to have a couple of indoor kart racing tracks are they still open?? Rob | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 26 Registered: 4-2003 |
todd: you driving?? | ||
| todd a tiede (Apex)
New member Username: Apex Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'm in INFY if you folks need some leg work... | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 45 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey everyone; I have set up a e-mail account so as ideas and suggestions start comming in for a F-Chat get together at indy we can e-mail it out to all interested parties. send an e-mail to [email protected] and i will put you on the list. Trevor and I were talking about a get together at a family type of place in case some of the members bring there children. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 44 Registered: 5-2003 |
Lee; I really have not finalised any plans on meeting, but i am up for almost anything as long as it is sane and legal. I am staying at the Motel 6 near the airport on Lynnhurst. Dont laugh but i am not going to tell you how bad they screwed up on the room rate for the weekend. All i can say is i got 3 nights for less than 1 night would be any other place. Now i have more money to spend on t-shirts, hats, strippers Etc. LOL | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2003 |
sindo: are you guys driving, if so theres a nice group caravaning form the southeast... | ||
| Lee Pierce (Leepierce)
Junior Member Username: Leepierce Post Number: 147 Registered: 1-2003 |
Well, maybe I'll rent or borrow a trailer and pull it up. It sounds like SUCH fun. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2003 |
lee: no plans at the moment, you should bring your 308 | ||
| Lee Pierce (Leepierce)
Junior Member Username: Leepierce Post Number: 146 Registered: 1-2003 |
Has Rob or anyone finalized plans for an Fchat gathering on Saturday night? | ||
| Lee Pierce (Leepierce)
Junior Member Username: Leepierce Post Number: 145 Registered: 1-2003 |
I'm going this year for sure...it'll be my first race of ANY kind. This whole Ferrari thing has me multiple-obsessed, including a new interest in Formula 1 (my first sporting interest ever...yahoo!). I think I'm going to buy the section H tickets from the Indiana chapter of the FCA. They have to whole Ferrari Den and corral and all that going on, so it sounds like a good group to hook up with. I'll be driving (from Knoxville), but I haven't decided whether to bring the 308; don't know if I want to drive it that far. The police-escorted ride through town to the corral would be neat, though. What hotel are most folks staying at? | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 43 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; Oh well i think it would be for the better if we did not race on the street thats all i would need to do is have to call up my boss and tell him that i am locked up in the indy jail. But the is always the indoor kart tracks that we can race at!!! LOL | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 21 Registered: 4-2003 |
rob: sounds like a plan, atleast they'll be somebody that wont be able to blow my doors off, haha rikki: yeah, we're getting our tickets this week i believe...so not too far behind you... | ||
| Rikky Alessi (Ralessi)
Junior Member Username: Ralessi Post Number: 211 Registered: 5-2002 |
I went last year, and several other fchatters did as well... I'm sure there will be something going this year again I will be going again, do not have my tickets but will probably sit in I think it was section J? With a view of a screen and the front straight and turns 1-5 | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; I will be driving a rent a racer. unfortunatly nothing to sporty unless you are a NASCAR or is that NECKCAR fan!!! LOL My F-car purchasing plans are on hold until the Real Estate Market improves in NM and i can sell my house at the lake there. then once that happens look out :-) BTW i will be sitting in the N Vista Section 21 for the Race | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 20 Registered: 4-2003 |
hahah | ||
| sindo rodil (308qv_miami)
New member Username: 308qv_miami Post Number: 48 Registered: 5-2003 |
no problem there, as a matter of fact, almost the entire hotel is taken over by a BMW club, so we'll be outnumbered there at least,haha. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 18 Registered: 4-2003 |
well...i'd love to meet up with everyone, as long as you folks dont embarrass our german cars too much | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2003 |
rob: not driving eh? | ||
| sindo rodil (308qv_miami)
New member Username: 308qv_miami Post Number: 44 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey Trevor, I'll be going along with 3 other Fcar owners and our wives. Already have tickets(sitting in northwest vista)and hotel(Wellesley Inn north)lets see if we can all meet, maybe at the circle Friday. I think that's when the Fcars will be displayed.We're coming in from miami. | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1425 Registered: 10-2002 |
Trevor, coming from Chicagoland. Got my hotel reservation. Ordered my tickets online from FCA Indiana. PS: Will bring along probably the biggest lens of all reporters, hehe. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2003 |
sounds great, have you already ordered your tickets?? andreas: where are you coming from? | ||
| Andreas Forrer (Tifosi12)
Intermediate Member Username: Tifosi12 Post Number: 1415 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'll be going there with my Ferrari. Planning on doing all the events (ride through town, circle, dinner, F1 practice and race). Would be neat to meet some FChatters of course. | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 35 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; I live in the Phx, AZ area. I will be staying in a motel near the airport in Indy. Not sure exactly when i will be flying in yet on friday since i have yet to book a flight. I should know with in a few weeks when i get there. Rob. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2003 |
rob: sounds great man, where are you located? art: lol, good point | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1970 Registered: 6-2001 |
If there is something to gain, I'll probably go. If the championship is done. I won't. Art | ||
| rob guess (Beast)
New member Username: Beast Post Number: 33 Registered: 5-2003 |
Trevor; I will be there for my 4th USGP. The trip is my personal present to myself for my B-day. Seeing that I will be hitting the big 40, 5 days before the race. I would not mind getting together with some F-chatters to celebrate. | ||
| Trevor Ely (Bmwm3n528)
New member Username: Bmwm3n528 Post Number: 13 Registered: 4-2003 |
Who all is going this year, there is a nice sized group of Bimmers coming from the southeast, would love to meet some of you guys btw...who all is doing the ferrari car corral? thanks, trevor |