Watkins Glen re-pave in 2015

[06mach1]

It looks like the Glen is going to have a few less HPDEs in 2015 due to re-paving the track. Good thing I plan on going to VIR at least once next year.

http://www.theglen.com/Articles/2014/11/11052014.aspx

 

[Fomoco302]

I think the folks @COTA might dispute WGI's claim to be the "premiere road racing facility in North America." it does have more history , for sure.

 

[dmichaels]

I am excited to get out to the Glen once they repave... The track was starting to need it when I was there in August. Hope they have a couple events in 2015 that fit the schedule

And regarding COTA - that venue looks incredible. I hope to be able to drive there at some poit. Too bad it's a bit of a haul to get there...

 

[steveespo]

They're doing the boot in July and the short course after the NASCAR event. Plenty of early dates will be available. It really won't take that long to complete. By Sept 15 it should be done.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Kiss your lap records GOODBYE!!!!!!

 

[dmichaels]

I'll have to get there before the repave to see what I can run with the slicks... Can't wait for 2015 already

 

[06mach1]

I'll have to get there before the repave to see what I can run with the slicks... Can't wait for 2015 already

Hopefully Phoenix CMR will get to run their June event. That's who I run with most of the time. Cheap and lots of track time. A great group to run with and lots of Mustangs. Fastest I ran with slicks is a 2.09.8 and I believe I can shave another second or two from that. The issue I see will be all those groups that will be vying for track time in the few months that will be available. Which groups will get selected to run?

 

[dmichaels]

I'll keep an eye out for that group. I am hoping to shave several seconds from my times too. I think if I got 3 seconds off my limerock laps I might pull off 6 seconds from my WG laps.

Need 3.55's gears running the shorter tires. I am going to be at the top of 4th all over the place now

 

[PeteInCT]

Kiss your lap records GOODBYE!!!!!!

Actually I think it will be faster once the asphalt cures well. Right now there's too many transitions between asphalt, tar patch and cement patch.

-Pete

 

[dmichaels]

Actually I think it will be faster once the asphalt cures well. Right now there's too many transitions between asphalt, tar patch and cement patch.

-Pete

I think you're right Pete once the pavement "ages" a bit at least. I think back to Thompson in June about 2 weeks after they finished paving. It was fairly greasy... But like limerock, once repaved and broken in, it's faster.

That's why I really want to get to the Glen before the paving, see what the car can do with slicks to compare against my previous years, then clear the slate and start running it with new pavement! I am sort of stock piling tires (4 sets at the moment...) for next season. Damn car addiction.

 

[VTBoss302]

Just got a letter from Phoenix CMR

Sounds like they will still be running their June event on the 22nd and 23rd

The September event, however, appears to be cancelled for 2015 (hopefully resumed in 2016)

 

[06mach1]

Just got a letter from Phoenix CMR

Sounds like they will still be running their June event on the 22nd and 23rd

The September event, however, appears to be cancelled for 2015 (hopefully resumed in 2016)

George, are you going to try and make the June event?

 

[VTBoss302]

George, are you going to try and make the June event?

Yep

Hope to see you there!

 

[Bloodykisses]

I signed up for the June event as well. First time on track. Be easy on me, guys.