Next year.

Last year my race season ended at Elkhart Lake.  This year it looks like this is place it will start.  I haven't taken the California race completely off the table yet.  I have to do a little more research, the race takes place mid-week on a Tuesday and Wednesday.  Don't know why?

If Elkhart Lake is my first event, then I really don't have to start working on the car until May at the earliest.  Otherwise if I change my mind on the Calif. event, I'll start around March. 

With the Watkins Glen event in September, that knocks out my Lime Rock race on Labor day.  One other event I was considering was down in Savannah toward the end of October.  I was looking at participating at 3 events this year.  But who knows?

F5000 Preliminary Race Schedule for 2012

• June 5-6: LSR Invitational at Laguna Seca with HMSA

• July 12-15: Road America – The Hawk with Brian Redman

• September 6-9: U.S. Vintage Grand Prix with SVRA
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Back to Watkins Glen in September, I like this schedule.  I think 3 races is more in line with today's economy.

New Zealand F5000

Eric said his first event in January will have over 35 F5000 cars attending.  New Zealand does enjoy it's motorsports. 
His car will start the journey this coming Monday and will be in New Zealand by the first race on January 21, 2012

Sour grapes

Scooter Patrick raced F5000 in the late 60's early 70's.  However his view on historic racing is not to favorable these days. This article was published in Decembers Victory lane magazine.

You can also read the story here.

Eric's trip to NZ

Eric's getting closer.  He dropped off his car and supplies in Los Angles this past Friday.   



The orange container in the background is the one the car will be loaded in.