July 26th -- Autocross Track & Skid Pay Day @ Lime Rock Park, CT [Archive]

SlateEd

06-26-2014, 04:23 PM

Don't Miss This! NY/CT Hosts the PERFECT event to explore what your Viper will do in more "practical" aggressive driving circumstances... and it's incredible fun!

If you have never autocrossed or tracked at all, this is exactly the opportunity you've been looking for to try it out! Safe environment, solo runs, fun track layout, skid pad to mess with the limit without chewing up your tires.

Saturday July 26th - we have the infield for the full day, 9am-5pm.

Register before July 18:
VOA members (any region) $75
Guests/Non-members $100

Register after July 18:
VOA members (any region) $100
Guests/Non-members $125

All makes and models are welcome as long as the driver is a member or family/friend of a member - last year in addition to Vipers, we had: Jeep SRT-8, Porsche, Pontiac, Classic Mustang.. even a Hyundai :-)

Not my cleanest laps :-) but check out the track layout -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dgJF0cjkec

And the other part of the infield we have access to is the Skid Pad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6dFX5ttjjA

SlateEd

06-26-2014, 10:28 PM

Quick and Easy Registration is OPEN! Sign up now to guarantee your spot:

http://www.nyct-viperclub.com/LimeRock2014.htm

ViperTony

06-26-2014, 10:56 PM

The List:

ViperTony + 1

ACR Steve

06-27-2014, 09:51 AM

Just signed up and paid :)

Schen

06-27-2014, 11:05 AM

Damn that looks like fun!

--RS

ViperTony

06-27-2014, 11:12 AM

Damn that looks like fun!

--RS

You're welcome to join us with whatever road-worthy vehicle you have.

Schen

06-27-2014, 12:14 PM

You're welcome to join us with whatever road-worthy vehicle you have.

Sounds like a plan! Do I get the VOA discount being an honorary Ohio member? I enjoyed dinner in NYC, you guys definitely have a great chapter and awesome members.

Would love to take the Magnum up there! I've been to Lime Rock once with a SCCA ST stock class Neon R/T. Good times.

--RS

ViperTony

06-27-2014, 12:48 PM

Sounds like a plan! Do I get the VOA discount being an honorary Ohio member? I enjoyed dinner in NYC, you guys definitely have a great chapter and awesome members.

Would love to take the Magnum up there! I've been to Lime Rock once with a SCCA ST stock class Neon R/T. Good times.

--RS

The VOA member pricing applies to paying VOA members. So, sorry but no discount for you. :) But considering that it's an actual Auto Cross course, not a parking lot, and skid-pad at Lime Rock park with virtually as many runs as you care to do.....it's a bargain. We had Maganums join us and they had a blast. In fact, in 2009 it was NY/CT member and his Magnum that helped us beat the NJ crew in our "Venom" Cup autocross challenge. :smilielol:

Viper Wizard

06-29-2014, 09:33 AM

All signed up! You guys will have to chase a RED Viper around! :drive:;)

pony23

06-29-2014, 03:07 PM

Any safety equipment required? Helmet?

Convertibles are ok?

Can I bring a buddy with his own car if he pays the VOA nonmember price?

Bring your own food? Cookout? On site facility for chow?

SlateEd

06-29-2014, 09:05 PM

Any safety equipment required? Helmet?

Convertibles are ok?

Can I bring a buddy with his own car if he pays the VOA nonmember price?

Bring your own food? Cookout? On site facility for chow?

Hi Pony,

Helmet is your choice, but really not necessary for AutoX. Convertibles okay - roof open or closed no problem. Last year I did most of my runs with roof open and baseball cap on.

Absolutely bring a friend with his own car! Non-member price for him, exactly (which is cheaper than last year for non-members if you register early!)

Food - you can bring your own food, but actually the concession stand at Lime Rock is one of the best ones at any track I've seen - I think I've heard ACR Steve rank it up there nationwide :-) It should be open most of the day for us and whatever is going on the main track also.

There is also a nice place on the way out of town that we could gather a group for dinner at 5:30 ish if there is enough interest.

SlateEd

06-29-2014, 09:07 PM

All signed up! You guys will have to chase a RED Viper around! :drive:;)

... at least during the paced lead-follow laps :-)

pony23

07-01-2014, 05:12 AM

I'm in. Let's do this!!!!

Policy Limits

07-01-2014, 09:24 AM

Anyone from the Boston area wanna go halfsies on an enclosed trailer?

ViperTony

07-01-2014, 12:52 PM

The List:

ViperTony + 1
SlateEd
ACR Steve
Wizard
Pony23

00VPRGTS

07-02-2014, 03:08 PM

I'm in, just registered

ACR Steve

07-03-2014, 12:45 PM

Big Bill is back to defend the best Gen2 finish and his second over all :)

Hwy2h3ll

07-03-2014, 03:40 PM

Greetings to all NY/CT members, my first post to this site. Never done any track driving I'm in for some Lime Rock action.

pony23

07-03-2014, 04:17 PM

Looks like a great way for you to start here.

ViperTony

07-03-2014, 04:35 PM

Greetings to all NY/CT members, my first post to this site. Never done any track driving I'm in for some Lime Rock action.

Welcome!!!! Yet another fellow CT member! The Auto Cross at Limerock is a fun way to get to know your Viper. Looking forward to meeting you!

TwinVipers

07-03-2014, 06:55 PM

I want to go but might have to bring and beat on on my wife's Benz :smilielol:

SlateEd

07-04-2014, 12:24 PM

I want to go but might have to bring and beat on on my wife's Benz :smilielol:

Dude! great to see you back in here - absolutely bring the Benz - any of the AWD or RWD ones would probably be a blast on that small track!

SlateEd

07-05-2014, 11:19 AM

Big Bill is back to defend the best Gen2 finish and his second over all :)

5755

SlateEd

07-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Anyone from the Boston area wanna go halfsies on an enclosed trailer?

Hey Policy - will be great to have you!
--The drive down is beautiful, Lime Rock is in a nice scenic area you'll enjoy the ride in the Viper if you don't find a trailer...
I would also double check the NE forum, if they're not talking about this event they should be :-)

SlateEd

07-05-2014, 11:26 AM

The List

ViperTony + 1
SlateEd + SRT8 Courtney
ACR Steve
Wizard
Pony23
Big Bill
00VPRGTS
Hwy2H3ll
Policy Limits
Schen?

dbow119

07-06-2014, 03:21 PM

SlateEd

07-06-2014, 08:46 PM

Sorry if this was discussed before and I overlooked it, but are there any tire build date requirements? I know a few people who might be interested in coming, but I want to make sure I have all the info before inviting anyone as some may not be ready to buy new tires if there are.

Good question, and the answer is a qualified "no" We have no official requirement BUT use your judgement when it comes to old, harder tires especially 'run flat' tires. When in doubt, have a tech check 'em out.

Hwy2h3ll

07-07-2014, 07:25 PM

I just completed my registration. My receipt shows 7/27 instead of 7/26. Is this an error on the receipt?

ViperTony

07-07-2014, 08:14 PM

I just completed my registration. My receipt shows 7/27 instead of 7/26. Is this an error on the receipt?

Probably. This is what happens when I let a Red Viper Owner proof stuff ;) Its 7/26 and you're good to go! Thanks - T

Rossa

07-14-2014, 12:43 AM

Count me in!

ViperTony

07-14-2014, 08:25 AM

Count me in!

Will do. Also, there's another special event being planned at Lime Rock on Labor day weekend. Not a track but something extra special. We'll post up details this week.

axledemon

07-16-2014, 06:33 PM

Non- member charge comes up as $125, not $100. I paid $75 and owe someone $25....

ACR Steve

07-17-2014, 03:50 PM

"Dutch and Dutchess " are in

99ACR

07-20-2014, 03:08 PM

Ed,

See you guys sat. I am signed up!

Dennis B

MikeT

07-20-2014, 03:41 PM

Signed up! See you all saturday.

SlateEd

07-20-2014, 03:53 PM

This group is looking great guys - if you haven't signed up yet, it's time to get off the fence and register.

We have extended the discounted sign-up through end of the day Tuesday July 22!
Take advantage of that at the simple sign-up page now:
http://www.nyct-viperclub.com/LimeRock2014.htm

thetalonguy

07-20-2014, 04:07 PM

HEADCSE

07-20-2014, 05:06 PM

Policy you going to drive down? I'm feeling sick on Saturday I may have to bang in.

SlateEd

07-20-2014, 06:36 PM

Did you extend the non-member price as well? It shows at $125 on the site now. I'm definitely going to try to make it.

hmm.... you're right, should still be 100. - the paypal must not have been correct in the first place (looks like same issue AxleDemon mentioned above). Let's do same thing - pay the 75 and bring 25 cash next week. (or if you decide to join by next week then you're all set)

looking forward to seeing you all!

- - - Updated - - -

Policy you going to drive down? I'm feeling sick on Saturday I may have to bang in.

:-) That's the spirit! Would love to meet you both!

John B

07-20-2014, 06:51 PM

Just signed up. See you Saturday.

thetalonguy

07-20-2014, 06:56 PM

hmm.... you're right, should still be 100. - the paypal must not have been correct in the first place (looks like same issue AxleDemon mentioned above). Let's do same thing - pay the 75 and bring 25 cash next week. (or if you decide to join by next week then you're all set)

Great, I am in!!!

dbow119

07-20-2014, 11:59 PM

Schen

07-21-2014, 12:20 AM

I'm going to have to pass on this guys. Would have loved to come up but I'll be traveling west to Ohio for Mopar Nationals in August again. I just went to Carlisle completely unplanned too so gotta hold on to some funds.

--RS

SlateEd

07-21-2014, 07:25 AM

For guests who may just want to watch (spectators), do they still have to pay or are the prices based on people who want to bring their cars to drive? Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question, but I just want to clarify that before I invite anyone so there aren't any surprises for anyone who wants to go and just watch.

no charge for spectators to come and hang out, prices only apply to drivers. There's going to be a few different groups using the main track also, so there will be more to watch than just us (although that's pretty entertaining).

SlateEd

07-22-2014, 10:46 AM

The weather report looks great for Saturday! The discounted price is still up for today... Time to sign up!

The List so far:

ViperTony + 1
SlateEd + SRT8 Courtney
ACR Steve
Wizard
Pony23
Big Bill
00VPRGTS
Hwy2H3ll
Rossa
axledemon
Dutch + Dutchess
99ACR Dennis
Mike T
thetalonguy
John B
Steve D.
Chris?
Frank
Policy Limits?
HEADCSE?
Chazz?
Solstice Jon

.. probably a few more I'm missing

ViperTony

07-22-2014, 10:48 AM

Thanks Ed. I'm going to change the pricing tonight so get in while the reduced rate is up today. I'm looking forward to Saturday it will be a blast!

ACR Steve

07-22-2014, 03:30 PM

By the way for those that have not been to Lime Rock it’s an amazingly beautiful area.

The track sits in a valley surrounded by mountains If the you bring a guest or family they are welcome to sit in the passenger seat during Auto-X and /or skid pad

SlateEd

07-25-2014, 12:07 PM

Still time today to pay in advance and come out tomorrow - the crowd looks great, the weather looks perfect!
- Can't wait to settle this red vs. yellow thing once and for all....

SNKBYT

07-25-2014, 02:15 PM

Still time today to pay in advance and come out tomorrow - the crowd looks great, the weather looks perfect!
- Can't wait to settle this red vs. yellow thing once and for all....

I signed up, but not on the list? But I'll be there for another fun day!

SlateEd

07-25-2014, 03:37 PM

I signed up, but not on the list? But I'll be there for another fun day!

Sorry Tim - absolutely we've got you on the registered list.. I haven't updated the forum list with the latest paid count. Looking forward to it!!

00VPRGTS

07-26-2014, 07:13 PM

Awesome day today. I had a great time. Thank you to all that were involved in organizing this event. Special thanks to Steve for keeping everything running smooth and safe and of course the ride around the track!

pony23

07-27-2014, 08:37 AM

Had a great time and thanks to all the hard workers at the event.

I recommend an event like this to all viper owners. I learned so much about the car and how it handles. How hard you can push the car. It is a very different beast than any of the other sports cars I have driven.

Plus how bad the run flats are. :)

thetalonguy

07-27-2014, 08:48 AM

Agreed! That was really fun and would do it again in a heartbeat. It certainly gave me a better feel for the car in safe environment.

Thanks all for putting that together and I look forward to the next opportunity.

ViperTony

07-27-2014, 08:57 AM

Thanks to Steve (ACR Steve) for spending the day instructing us on how to get the most out of our Vipers. Steve tirelessly spent the day instructing, advising, giving rides, riding along, etc. And when he wasn't supervising he was showing us how it's done in his ACR. Thanks to Ed and Courtney for managing the event and special thanks to Ryan @ Limerock for helping make this happen. We're looking forward to returning next year. Though it pains for me to write this.....kudos to Chuck for demonstrating that a stock Red Viper + talent = great times on the auto cross. Chuck was smooth as silk out there yesterday! ;)

ViperTony

07-27-2014, 08:58 AM

Forgot to add, we're going to submit an article on our event to Viper Magazine. If you have pictures you'd like to see in the article please post them. We need to get the article in ASAP. Thanks ! - Tony

SNKBYT

07-27-2014, 10:38 AM

A big Thanks to Steve for putting on this great fun event again. Steve is a great driver and instructor, and is happy to share his knowledge. Thanks to Ed and Courtney for all their help and support and the cone! Had a blast, slipping sliding and spinning! It amazes me how Chuck can get his Gen 1 to go so fast. Great job Chuck! It always a pleasure to hang out with our neighboring club. Lots of good people.
Tony, Congrats on winning the New Car. Hope it arrives soon. And a special note to Steve (ACR) for setting the Fastest Lap for the Lime Rock Auto-X competition! Steve has more than qualified for the Auto-X shootout later this year. Great Job Steve.

pony23

07-27-2014, 10:40 AM

Here are a few pictures that I took with my phone. I didn't take many compared to Courtney.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/26AF9810-AB19-4327-BC5D-04DA4300176F_zpsebfrxmba.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/26AF9810-AB19-4327-BC5D-04DA4300176F_zpsebfrxmba.jpg.html)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/E562DFA3-9DB6-4BFA-AE68-59F02614B4CF_zpsem5sul7g.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/E562DFA3-9DB6-4BFA-AE68-59F02614B4CF_zpsem5sul7g.jpg.html)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/DD90ED8D-4B87-478C-8348-A39F8C74A5DA_zpsyv8z5zl1.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/DD90ED8D-4B87-478C-8348-A39F8C74A5DA_zpsyv8z5zl1.jpg.html)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/32ABE8D8-6F91-49D4-BBD8-942C4C002B3D_zpsiua9ycly.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/32ABE8D8-6F91-49D4-BBD8-942C4C002B3D_zpsiua9ycly.jpg.html)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/03%20Viper/4BBBC32A-4CA2-43E7-9F7D-7E10BDBBEA14_zps9il5rmlf.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/03%20Viper/4BBBC32A-4CA2-43E7-9F7D-7E10BDBBEA14_zps9il5rmlf.jpg.html)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn30/dsg03vert/5E02FC7F-F12D-4B72-8247-9B2E692808CD_zps6w365jlj.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/media/5E02FC7F-F12D-4B72-8247-9B2E692808CD_zps6w365jlj.jpg.html)

SlateEd

07-27-2014, 11:09 AM

Pony, Thanks for posting those! I didn't break out the still-camera at all yesterday - we'll need those stills for the Quarterly and the 2015 calendar project :-)

Glad everyone had such a great time, and congrats to Tim and Steve for winning their winning times! Coming soon - official time sheets from our timekeeper, and some videos from the day.

Viper Wizard

07-27-2014, 02:20 PM

Now that was a LOT of fun! Thank you Steve, Ed & Courtney! You guys made this event great....:cool:

Congrats to Steve & Tim for their best times! :drive:

Though it pains for me to write this.....kudos to Chuck for demonstrating that a stock Red Viper + talent = great times on the auto cross. Chuck was smooth as silk out there yesterday! ;)

I am going to print this, frame it and hang it in my office! ;)
RED IS FASTEST!

thetalonguy

07-27-2014, 07:08 PM

Here are just a few I snapped off.

pony23

07-27-2014, 08:10 PM

We need a drone to take aerial pics!!!!

SlateEd

07-28-2014, 06:50 AM

We need a drone to take aerial pics!!!!
Absolutely, on the list for next year!

Okay everyone, here's the time sheets scanned in from Linda, our Chief of Timing and Scoring:
Full Course - our configuration
6089

Lime Rock's Time Trial configuration
6090

ACR Steve

07-28-2014, 12:08 PM

What great day, Thanks everyone :)

Big thank to the board for allowing this event to happen. Special thanks to Ed, Courtney , Tony and chuck for helping me out at the event. Without you guys we all could have as much fun

Biggest thanks to everyone that came out to participate and watch. It’s all of you that make it worth it.

Some special awards should go out :

1st- to Tim for kicking my butt in the full course auto-x . You did an amazing job my friend, it was very slippery out there and you handled the car amazingly.
2-rd - Viper Tony for his amazing 3 plus spins (not sure if you had 4 but you were due for another  ) That is a new auto-x record my friend
3rd- Big Bill for finishing in 3rd only losing to 2 ACR’s with his 02” Final addition great job
4th- Ed and his amazing donuts at the skid pad- (way to release that pent up energy  )
5th- to everyone who participated and drove amazingly – I don’t think we had anyone drive 4 off, no car damage, learned something about our cars and lots of laughs

Great event 

ViperTony

07-28-2014, 12:36 PM

Wait....I thought the Auto Cross was the skid pad?!? ;) Wow, was I misinformed!

99ACR

08-03-2014, 08:01 PM

Hi guys,

here are a couple of videos from Lime Rock last weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJqhl7I0C3s&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIHRY1AVLHk&list=UUIOIJQnXyRYAQmMVILqsw8g

Dennis B

ViperTony

08-04-2014, 08:21 AM

Thanks Dennis!!! C'mon guys, where are all the videos from Limerock? Post 'em up!

Rosie

08-07-2014, 03:54 PM

Nice job on both the driving and the video Big D. I liked it a lot,looks like alot of fun.I hear there's a re-match coming up between New England and N.Y./C.T. soon,maybe we'll see you there,the big OVAL at the Chrysler Prooving Grounds was quite a treat for a Viper.See you soon,Rusty.

SlateEd

08-18-2014, 04:15 PM

FYI - Lime Rock has posted an updated list for their invitational challenge that shows our own ACR Steve at number ONE! (also holds the Track Record!)

Tim is also still in the running for their 2014 championship at #10 and the rest of us have been bumped down some more since their last update.

The Championship takes place mid-November so we'll find out what the deal is for spectators and let everyone know

here's the link: http://limerock.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=690&Itemid=286