Hoosier FST - Rounds 3 & 4 at Grattan Raceway

[Dayle Frame]

Western Michigan Region is hosting the "Original Unrestricted" Double Regional at Grattan Raceway on June 28th and 29th. Its a GLDiv Divisional champ Series event (both races count) in our usual three race format. Qual session Saturday morning, race 1 Saturday afternoon, qual race Sunday morning and race 2 Sunday afternoon.

A lot of good reasons to come out:
-It's a part of the GLDiv Divisional Champ Series and, as such, is a qualifier for the Runoffs.
-If you haven't raced here before, its an awesome race track that is very technically challenging.
-The track was repaved a couple of years ago and is VERY smooth.
-The bathrooms, showers and concession stand kitchen have been remodeled/upgraded for this season.
-It'll be a great tune up for the Majors event to be held at Grattan in August.
-We have, BY FAR, the best track dinner Saturday night and that's included in the entry fee.

So come out, have some fun and get in a lot of time on a GREAT race track.

Registration is open for the event at http://wmr-scca.motorsportreg.com/. Please contact me (hdf3.wtr80@gmail.com) if you have any questions, etc. about the event.

Dayle Frame (Race Chair)

[kea]

The GLC series for Ford powered FC and CFC will be there for our races #3 and #4 of the 2014 season.

[SamF]

Do we know yet if Grattan will have an open practice day on the Friday before the event. A few of us will have cars that need tested before the event.

[Doug FST 5]

Hey Dale,

The links for the supps and the express tech sheet aren't working on the registration site.

Thanks,

Doug FST 5

[Doug FST 5]

The Grattan website indicates there will be testing on Friday the 27th.

Doug FST 5

[Bill Bonow]

Here is a direct link to the event:

https://www.motorsportreg.com/events...6#.U3EmAFNOWUk

[SamF]

I am in!

[Bill Bonow]

Well, if Sam is in, then I am in too!

[SamF]

Well, if Sam is in, then I am in too!

So I can feel special now as I got Bill to join in.

Grattan with a new Larry Campbel shifter in my car will be great, I am looking forward to having more than one gear in my car.

[Racerx6212]

Sam - How do you both fit in the car at the same time?

Also I will be registering shortly. (actually now I am registered)

[Doug FST 5]

If Sam, Bill and Brian are going I gotta be there!

Doug FST 5

[rightturntiger]

I'm entered for now.

Matt Gordon

[teamclark]

OK even though Doug will be there, I will go

Entered!

[Doug FST 5]

Gee Rob - I stayed off the track on Sunday afternoon so I wouldn't get in your way at all. What am I supposed to do now?

Looking forward to a better Grattan than my Gingerman was.....

Doug FST 5

[dd46637]

With all this enthusiasm how can I stay away?

[Bill Bonow]

Well, at the moment, we are 50% of the events entry. If we could only keep that up until the event date.......

[Dayle Frame]

Hey Dale,

The links for the supps and the express tech sheet aren't working on the registration site.

Thanks,

Doug FST 5

Fixed the links.

Yes, Grattan will have a test day on Friday prior to he race weekend. Contact them if you'd like to sign up, rent a garage, etc.

Dayle

[Stirling 306]

Our goal is to have the conversion finished and make that weekend our first event. Should have a drivable car by the end of the week, then on to the bodywork.

[butch deer]

Doc has cleared me to race. I am planning on going to Grattan.
Butch

[rgu]

I posted a status report at our forum for members

[steve everard]

Have fun be safe.....

Steve Everard

[rgu]

Steve

Our next weekend is at the end of June at Grattan. Why don't you and Reece come out and say hello.

R

[rgu]

Now that worries about the Nelson Race are over, let’s turn our attention to the upcoming Grattan rounds. I know that some more drivers are still not registered and, while registering late is always an option, I think it’s important to show our support to the organizers and register early. We need to help them know what they are dealing with in terms of groups and group sizes. If you have a new car that needs shaking down the Friday test day is a great opportunity.

[teamclark]

WMR are always very good about entry fees and you can enter online but bring your check to the track....

So no excuses get your entries in....

[Racerx6212]

Registered, license renewed (reconfirmed registration after it updated) and the motor is done and waiting to be installed at the shop.

Brian F
#17

[Steve Hill]

Have a great race this weekend guys!

[Stirling 306]

Does anyone know if the Hoosier guys will be at the track?

[Dayle Frame]

I doubt it but they haven't told me one way or another. Call them and ask.

Dayle

[Dayle Frame]

C'mon folks.....we're just under the break even point....we need some more cars. It looks like the light entry list allows us to ADD A SESSION on Saturday and for all of us to get an early start home on Sunday. So we're adding 20 minutes of track time to the event. The weather looks great (low 80s and low chance of rain).....so whatcha waiting for? Lock and load folks. Regional racing needs your support.

Go to wmr-scca.motorsportreg.com to enter or email me (hdf3.wtr80@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

Dayle

[rgu]

An additional session means a fantastic opportunity to develop your new car. All our drivers love Grattan, and will welcome new cars and drivers with open arms. Did anyone mention the martinis and single malt combined with videos of action at the jump turn?

[Stirling 306]

For anyone else wondering like me. According to Mr. Speer of Hoosier tire, a support truck from Hoosier Tire Midwest will be at the track.

[rgu]

I don’t want everyone to be quaking in your boots but I’ve prepared a survey instrument so we can see the features of Formula FST that appeal to our members and the intensity of your beliefs. Should take about a minute. I’m bringing pencils.


We (the board) are considering bringing FST in as a national class to expand opportunities to members who desire to participate in close by majors. The more info the better.



I will get it to members who are not at Grattan

[Dayle Frame]

Due to low car count, WMR has decided to juggle the classes into different run groups. Moving from six to four groups will free up enough time to add a 20 session on Saturday. The revised schedule and run groups can be found below (pardon the formatting) as well as on MSR.

Registration is open until midnight ET tonight. So it's not too late to sign up. Email me (hdf3.wtr80@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
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Schedule of Events (revised on 6/25)
Saturday, June 28, 2014



9:05am ............................................Practi ce Session for Groups 2, 3, 4, 6 (20 minute sessions for each group)
followed by ....................................Qualifying Session for Groups 2, 3, 4 (20 minute sessions for each group)
followed by .................................................. .................................................. .............................lunch
followed by ............................................Qualif ying Session for Groups 6 (20 minute sessions for each group)
followed by .................................................R aces for Groups 2, 3, 4, 6 (15 laps or 30 minutes for each group)
followed by ........................................Worker, Driver, Crew and Official Party (30 minutes after last checker)

Sunday, June 29, 2014



9:05am ......................................Qualifying Races for Groups 2 & 3 (7 laps or 20 minute race for each group)
followed by .................................................. .....Practice / Qualifying Session for Group 4 (20 minute session)
followed by .................................................. ..............Qualifying Races for Group 6 (7 laps or 20 minute race)
followed by .................................................. ...................................Races for Groups 2 (15 laps or 30 minutes)
followed by .................................................. .................................................. ...............................lunch
followed by .................................................. ...Races for Groups 3, 4, 6 (15 laps or 30 minutes for each group)

Race Groups
Group 2 - B-Spec, SM, SM5, SRF, SRF3, SR, T3, T4
Group 3 - FA, FB, FC, CFC, FE, FM, FS, ASR, P1, P2, S2000
Group 4 - FST (Hoosier Racing Tire Formula First Championship), F5, F6, FF, CFF, FV
Group 6 - AS, GT1, GT2, GT3, ITR, ITE, SP, STO, T1, T2, EP, FP, HP, GTL
SPU, STU, STL, ITS, ITA, ITB, ITC, IT7
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Thanks for your support,
Dayle

[rgu]

Anyone with a couple crew slots let me know. I have a couple of guests who need to get in.

[Dayle Frame]

Anyone with a couple crew slots let me know. I have a couple of guests who need to get in.

Email me the names and I'll make sure they're "guests of the region".

Dayle

[Bill Bonow]

Round 3 & 4 of The 2014 Hoosier Tire Formula First Championship Series will take place this weekend at Grattan Raceway in Belding, MI. A few last minute issues has reduced the anticipated grid, but still a good size field by todays standards.

Here is your line up for the weekend:

# 37 Robert Clark Evolution CM-1 TeamClark Motorsport, Rochester, MI
# 88 Dave Dawson Campbell Evolution South Bend, IN
# 11 Aaron Deer Campbell Evolution United National Reserve Elgin, IL
# 56 Sam Farmiga Adams Acer-J Scuderia Farmiga West Chester, OH
# 17 Brian Finegan Campbell Evolution LMI, St Baldric’s Plainfield, IL
# 14 Phil McSherry Mysterian M2 Kent, OH
# 5 Doug Seim Mysterian M5.1 P&NP Computers/AutoWerks Okeana, OH
# 90 Douglas Sharp DC Jacer V2K2 Sharp Chiropractic & Advocare
Kawkawlin, MI

A few notables, Phil McSherry will have his freshly converted Mysterian M2 out for the first time. The biggest worry is how much tech hassle he will potentially get from WMR's world famous "Three Thread Ed". Brian Finegan will be at Grattan for the first time and with a fresh Curtis Farley engine. Dr. Doug Sharp will be in the Jacer for the first time this season as will Aaron "Butch" Deer.

Should be a great weekend as I understand that Grattan has installed greatly improve bathrooms!

I truly wish I was going.

Good luck to all the competitors

[Bill Bonow]

Photo from Grattan.....

[teamclark]

Qualifying Results -Race 1

[Bill Bonow]

Here is Rob's post in text

1) Rob Clark 1:25.849
2) Doug Seim 1:27.138
3) Dave Dawson 1:27,934
4) Phil McSherry 1:28.783
5) Sam Farmiga 1:30.601
6) Aaron Deer 1:31.278
7) Brian Finegan 1:33.623
8) Dr Doug Sharp N/T

[teamclark]

Race Results.

1) Clark
2) Dawson
3) McSherry

Seim had contact with Formula Ford and retired.. Beat the rain but the podium ceremony was interrupted by large thunderstorm...