NJMP rounds 7 and 8

[Purple Frog]

We are loading up in preparation for the largest event Formula Race Productions (Rand and Company) has ever held. F2000, F1600, and Atlantics all converge on beautiful Millville New Jersey June 28th.
I noticed Monty has posted the entry lists out on the respective sites. With 34 F2000 entries we will have 33 guys trying to give Series leader Robert Larocca a run for his money. Not hard to imagine that Ander's 2008 record will fall.

We have entries from near and far, such exotic locales as Venzuela, Nova Scotia, Bermuda, Jamaica, and Vermont. Looking over the list, i see John LaRue returning after his misfortune at Atlanta. DaveW is back after escorting Sherrie around Alaska. LaRocca should have some great stories after his drive at Spa. Team Wisko has rapidly expanded from one to three cars, adding Paul Alspach and Jason Rabe to their entry alongside Kevin Kopp. It appears Kyle Connery has entered his RFR. It's great to see Jesse Yorio returning in one of the Momentum Motorsports cars. Group A racing has entered Collin Daley in one of their VDs.

This will be our third trip to NJMP, yet in all previous trip we have always stayed at the track, so i have yet to check out the possible dining venues around Millville, so suggestions are welcome. I do know Atlantic City and Cape May are about an hour away as is Philly.

For entertainment, i see there is a scheduled Atlantic Summit Meeting scheduled for 5:00 pm Saturday afternoon.

Also, Apexspeed's own Josh will hold an autograph session in the paddock Friday morning. Bring your Justin Beeber and/or Kate Upton posters.

We can always expect a pre-race flyover provided by Air Fat Boys.

On a serious note, Rand sent out an email to entrants a few days ago about parking. We will not be parking rigs on pavement, so bring preparations for grass/dirt paddocking. (should be better than VIR)

[starkejt]

Sorry to say I won't be there, but my fans will have the full ticket price refunded, including the 117% Ticketmaster surcharge.

[Purple Frog]

Thanks for the update. I'll have Rand cancel the rental of the crowd control barriers.

[Dennis Valet]

Robert LaRocca has been leveraging his recent F2000 success and is currently in a British Formula 3 car at Spa Francorchamps this weekend

[KevinFirlein]

as is Felix Seralles (sp) and Ethan Ringle is in Valencia with GP3

[Purple Frog]

Doing the Duck Duck Go thing, i found 151 restuarants in Vineland, and 74 in Millville. No surprise, lots of Italian.

The artsy fartsy downtown district in Millville will be like a magnet for Janice.
[FONT=Times New Roman]http://www.glasstownartsdistrict.com/[/FONT]
Luckily there are many restuarants within a few blocks.

These two caught my eye:
[FONT=Times New Roman]http://www.winfieldsrestaurant.com/[/FONT]
$$$

[FONT=Times New Roman]http://www.oldoarhouse.com/ [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][FONT=Verdana](more suited to a Fat Boy spirited gathering, me thinks.)[/FONT][/FONT]


Of course, for those that like the predictability of chains, there is a Longhorn Steak House, and a Texas Roadhouse, and my favorite... Moes (Joey bag o' donuts).

Any experiences out there?

[Dennis McCarthy]

Winfields has great food, try the Veal Oscar, a side of Lobster Mac & Cheese, and their Pinot Blanc....

[monte442]

Frog,
That Old Oar House is real good ,if you want the pub type food,we were there a couple years ago,not sure what type of food you are looking for.
Have a safe trip,see you there.

[Monte]

Damn!!

Joey Bag of Donuts.......Lobster Mac and Cheese...........I'm getting fatter by the minute!

CM

[monte442]

Damn!!

Joey Bag of Donuts.......Lobster Mac and Cheese...........I'm getting fatter by the minute!

CM

Take it easy driver,I can only make so much with that Pinto.

[DaveW]

See my crew-wanted post in the General Classifieds > Crew Wanted and Available Section.

Since our planned crew had to cancel, we would like someone to assist us at NJMP.

Thanks,

[Pop Chevy]

send me a phone number where I can call you. Might be able to help.

[DaveW]

Thanks, ApexSpeed!

[Dave D]

The group I run with is at NJMP 5 times this season, and every event we always go to Winfields on Fri night. I have always enjoyed meals there and while some may say they are pricey(although not by NJ-NY Metro area standards) it is nice to treat ourselves and get away from the track and grilling at least once. They always have fresh,seasonal specials with my favorite being their homemade Gnocchi and Calamari . Across the street (High street,I believe) is a really nice Irish pub too!!

Dave D.

[Dennis Valet]

NJMP preview is up on the series site

http://www.f2000series.com/news/641-...or-jersey.html

[Dennis Valet]

Some photos from today. It is so hot that the heat waves off the ground are actually distorting our photos. Top that off with the fact that the track is unbelievably difficult to work with and it's a photographer's worst nightmare


















You can see the heat here, and this was one of the "best" head on shots we got all day. Anything that is covering a large distance from lens to car is getting all jacked up

[Purple Frog]

We had a hellava party last night!

[JohnPaul]

what the hell???

[a. pettipas]

A truly tragic loss of some fine shelter...aside from the dead canopies I hope everyone's equipment is mostly safe and that the schedule can resume shortly

[Tom Valet]

Just spoke with TJ, he said there is a report that a tornado passed through last night. No injuries that he knew of. Also, no power at the track when they arrived and the schedule was being delayed.

[Tom Valet]

Race 1 in the books, Larocca won again, Tim Minor 2d, congrats to Tim and the team, keep knocking on the door, you'll get that overall win soon enough:

[Dennis Valet]

So there's this...

[Purple Frog]

Sunday's podium.

[Purple Frog]

The Series has the best announcer in the country.

[gfastr]

The Series has the best announcer in the country.

As they used to say back in the '80s, we thank you for your support

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7WeZbRbxwg