NCK @ Buttonwillow, Saturday Aug 25th

Roger Miller

Registration is now open for the Buttonwillow race on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Link for registration site is:
http://www.dlbracing.com/default.aspx?view=1
And instructions are available on our website - www.nckroadracing.com

We will be using track layout #1, and go COUNTER CLOCKWISE, meaning Sunrise to Sunset on the front straight, hopefully this will give us a better approach to Cotton Corners, at a slower pace to help with the irregular track surface there. All racers should give each other plenty of room and use this section of the course wisely. And we will use the Bus Stop, Phil Hill, Star Mazda, and also Section A, out past the Off Ramp to use the longest layout possible.
Track maps here: http://buttonwillowraceway.com/track-info/track-maps/

We will be using the same event format we used at Thunderhill. This combined race groups 2 & 3, and 5 & 6, and we added open practice sessions throughout the day to provide good breaks for the heat racers in 3&6 and 4&7.

For anyone wishing to just run the Open Practice Sessions - Select "Practice Only" as your entry in the online registration system.
All members, this is your chance to get your friends to come out and give a long track a try without the stress of a race event.
Use this as an opportunity to expose people to road racing.
Also, we are futher discounting Practice Only to just $100 for the entire day.
And we are still running our Junior special of $100 for ALL YOU CAN RACE.

We are looking for feedback on how to score this season. We started the season with 2 drop races because we wanted to cover the situation where someone might be forced to miss an entire weekend double race event a Reno-Fernley Raceway. Since they cancelled our events, we have dropped down to only 5 points races for this season, and 2 drops is a lot, but, changing things in the middle of the season is always a difficult issue. Your input is needed.

After this event, we will be preparing for our annual Western States Road Race Classic at the "Racetrack at Sonoma" - yes, good old Sears Point Raceway. As a reminder, for that event, no one under attained age 16 is allowed on the track. I keep asking and the answer doesn't change.

Schedule for Buttonwillow event follows - let me know any questions or comments -

(We reserve the right to change the schedule as needed, and we may look to drop the 11:00 practice session to get the racing going a bit earlier.)
Duration Cleanup
09:00:00 AM Practice only+Novice
09:30:00 AM Open Practice
10:00:00 AM Open Practice
10:30:00 AM Open Practice
11:00:00 AM Open Practice

11:25:00 AM Race 1
12:05:00 PM Practice only
12:35:00 PM Race 2/3 combined

12:55:00 PM Lunch

01:55:00 AM Race 4
02:25:00 AM Race 5/6 combined
02:55:00 AM Practice only
03:25:00 AM Race 7
03:55:00 AM Practice only

04:25:00 AM Secure Track
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Jim White · Joined: 21 Jul 2001 Posts: 994

We have heard from many about the roughness of cotton corners. Most drivers we talk to agree that running the track counter clockwise will make it a little more driveable. The bumps will be on the exit at a reduced speed versus going in the clockwise direction. It should be easier to drive around the worst of them. We have also voiced concern over this section with the track officials. We got an email from them stating that they have worked with a grinder to smooth the area a few different times this year for other groups. He said it would be better than it has been by the time we get there. He drives an F2000 car and said he notices the changes himself. Now with our experience at other tracks we believe it will still be rough but with the change in direction and their grinding work we hope it will be beter than it has been in a while.

Any of you So Cal people that are planning to come please help us get the word out about the practice group. Lets try to get a few new guys out and let them taste roadracing like we are able to do at Thunderhill.

Lets hope for a cool breeze that day too Very Happy

Larry Dobbs · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:58 pm Post subject:

Only two weeks until Buttonwillow, and the weather man is saying it will be in the 80's Cool

I've got a few new things to try before the Laguna Grand Am race September 9th so those extra practice sessions will come in handy Surprised

Start talking to your friends about coming to the event. I keep trying to get my brothers from Michigan to come and try my kart Razz

You never know Laughing

Dean Martin · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 280

Have fun guys, you will have a new racer and good friend Fred Pinczuk. I convinced him to buy a Road Race Kart which he got from Anthony Williams. Say Hello to my mate and tell lies about how fast he is Wink

Fred is a Los Angeles based French Canadian so a little bit strange but he will fit in perfectly with your crowd :lol

Roger do I get a finders fee Shocked

maybe a beer at Laguna Wink

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Roger Miller · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject:

I can work something out for sure.

NCK thanks you for your support.

Danny Chew · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 36

Can't wait for Buttonwillow! It's been awhile..

Looking for more FKE Open drivers. Anyone wanna partake in an FKE class?
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Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 264

There have been three FKE classes over the years. Which one(s) are you refering too?
I have some interest in pursuing a shifter 80 roadracer for FKE I.

Danny Chew · Joined: 06 Feb 2010 Posts: 36

Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 264

What are you refering to that you'd like to race in FKE? I've never heard of FKE II II. There's FKE III. What's FKE II II?

Roger Miller · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:16 am Post subject:

NCK has a number of "II" classes that are mirrors to allow entering 2 or more classes during an event.
FKE II and FKE II II are identical rules and are run at different times during the day.
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Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 264

Thanks Roger, thought I was seeing double...

Larry Dobbs · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject: August 25 @ Buttonwillow w/ NCK

ONE WEEK until we go racing Shocked

Sunny 85

NOT AT WORK Very Happy

Hanging out with my friends Laughing

Larry Dobbs · Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:13 pm Post subject:

Come roadracing with NCK! We need some more participants. Please!

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 5:07 pm Post subject:

OK Larry, since you said "Please"... I'll come down! Kart's ready and I'm readying the Doghouse now. Vince & I will be down on Friday afternoon.
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Greg Lindahl · Joined: 13 Jan 2011 Posts: 264

Weather is supposed to be 93 F but feels like 90 F with 11 MPH breeze.
Pretty darn nice weather!