Official 2009 Rotax Grand Nationals Discussion Thread

David Cole · Last edited by David Cole on Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:38 am, edited 2 times in total

This week is the Official Rotax Week here on eKartingNews.com with the running of the Rotax Max Challenge USA Grand Nationals at the Oklahoma Motorsports Complex.

The event officially begins Tuesday with the first official day of the event, including registration and scrutineering, followed by a Welcome Dinner. The first official practice day is Wednesday. Teams have already made their way to Norman, Oklahoma for unofficial practice through the weekend and today (Monday). Much of the weekend was hampered by rain, which always seems to find its way to the Grand Nationals. Rain is forecasted Monday thru Wednesday with Thursday thru Saturday set to be possible rain free.

eKartingNews.com will begin its coverage Wednesday with a preview of the event along with updates from the official practice day, including forum updates of the final practice session for each class. The remainder of the event will see more forum updates along with daily reports, full results, and photos until the six national champions are decided.
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michael lindsey · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:33 am Post subject:

David,
Practice was wet this weekend, but overall went very well. The local weather station is saying that we should see dry conditions and in the mid 80's by Wed. all thru the weekend. Now if we can get the pits to dry up, all will be great. The Berryhills have been working very hard to make everyone's stay here an enjoyable one. This should be a good week for everyone involved. Good luck to all of the drivers and teams.
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Lewis Cronis · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:32 am Post subject:

Entry lists/numbers?

Lyle Clark · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:02 am Post subject:

David Cole · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

We'll have the entry list with the Preview on Wednesday.

Schedule as follows:
Wednesday - Practice
Thursday - Qualify and Heat 1 Rounds
Friday - Heat 2 & 3 Rounds, LCQs
Saturday - Prefinals, Finals

I'm not sure if RMC USA has a time schedule on their website, I only have a paper copy but I'll be sure to let everyone know the morning of what will be going on.
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Carlos Calderon · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

Erik Kullenberg · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject:

Go Jordon Musser!!! (in Sr. class)
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David Thompson SR · Joined: 06 Mar 2002 Posts: 584

From what I hear its super wet down there right now with alot of standing water in the pitts.

Going to be a fun week.

Dave

Marshall Martin · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

here is a link to the online version of the official program.

Total count is over 180 the actual official number will be announced later in the week. As it stands now we will have 3 LCR races in Mini Max, Junior and Senior.

The day was very overcast and a slight mist a couple of times. The first practice round was on wets but by the second round everyone was on dry tires for the remainder of the day. The water is receding some and some pits are getting an opportunity to start drying. If it stays dry tomorrow by Wed we should be in decent shape and definitely by Thursday when we start with Parc Ferme.

Gary Osterholt · Site Admin Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 2769

Marshall,

Will RFR or SpeedcastTV be at the event?

Gary

Carlos Calderon · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:51 pm Post subject:

Carlos Calderon · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

And maybe http://lsrmotorsports.mylaps.com will have timing results? Marshall, will the times be uploaded live or at the end of each day? Will there be a live MyLaps Monitor feed online anywhere?

... can't wait! Very Happy

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Marshall Martin · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:54 am Post subject:

We will not have a live timing feed. EKN will provide details thru the course of the day. Before we shut down, once tech if final at the end of each day, we will upload the days results. This will be done before we leave the track.

Patrick Madison · Joined: 20 Apr 2007 Posts: 50

David -

When will the entry lists be posted? Has practice started?

Thanks
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:25 am Post subject:

Hi Patrick,

I just settled into the OMC Scoring Tower after an early morning flight. With the announcement of the Challenge of the Americas, we wanted to give it some time as Top Story this morning before we published the preview, which willl be up shortly. It will also include the provisional entry list.

Official practice is underway with the third round for each group taking place. The fourth and final practice session will begin around 3:30 local time and we will have the top-ten from each group posted here along with the official lap times later tonight.

The weather is dry right now after a wet first session. The track seems to be getting more grip but clouds are still in the area, keeping mechanics working hard between sessions.
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