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  • Carson
    VCMC Lifeblood
    • Dec 2005
    • 5448

    2011 Packwood National Tour

    When I was a novice back in 2006, driving a Nissan 240sx, Alex Chiu (at the time the velocity director) told me I had to go to the national tour, because he went in his 240 during his novice yr too. Alex was a very persuasive man and simply wouldn't take no for an answer. It turned out to be the highlight of my novice year, I think I came in 9th out of 11, running in GS, losing by around 9s. For those of us who can't afford the time and cost to go to the US National, the Tour is our "event of the year".

    I hope to see another huge VCMC showing at the PW Tour this year (July 16th & 17th, 2011)

    Early discounted registration for the 2011 NT is now open and will continue until 7/01/2011.
    So pay the di$counted early reg. fee of $94 before then or pay the full $130 after that date.
    http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...BC6031DEAD9330
    More info here:
    65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States.


    Not sure what car I will be driving yet, but I am planning to go. Who else is planning?

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    Last edited by Carson; May 18, 2011, 08:19.
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    2011 Triumph Speed Triple - Daily
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  • Fab
    ex-president '14-'15
    • Oct 2008
    • 1458

    #2
    Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

    1) Cars
    2) Fab
    3)
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    • WILDCHILD
      VCMC Lifeblood
      • Mar 2007
      • 1122

      #3
      Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

      1) Cars
      2) Fab
      3) Bill

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      • NA94
        Mike Chan
        • Feb 2004
        • 1437

        #4
        Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

        1) Cars
        2) Fab
        3) Bill
        4) Mike
        5) Zach (hopefully)
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        Mike 'Chan' Marich

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        • mavm86
          VCMC Lifeblood
          • Apr 2006
          • 1832

          #5
          Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

          1) Cars
          2) Fab
          3) Bill
          4) Mike
          5) Zach (hopefully)
          6) Rich

          Should be a good tune up for nationals, probably with a bunch of the quick guys to beat in attendance.
          Richard Arienzale

          2004 Honda S2000 - #156 BS
          1995 Dodge Neon ChumpCar #28
          2004 Mazda 3 DD

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          • Vancouver03miata

            #6
            Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

            This is July 16th correct?

            1) Cars
            2) Fab
            3) Bill
            4) Mike
            5) Zach (hopefully)
            6) Rich
            7) Rich
            8) Michael

            rich

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            • Carson
              VCMC Lifeblood
              • Dec 2005
              • 5448

              #7
              Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

              Originally posted by Vancouver03miata
              This is July 16th correct?
              yes rich, it is 16th & 17th.

              More info here:
              65,000+ door-to-door, cone clipping and dirt-throwing individuals make us the largest amateur motorsports club in the United States.
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              2011 Suzuki GSXR600 - Track
              2011 Triumph Speed Triple - Daily
              2001 Toyota Sienna (don't ask...)

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              • Slushbox
                G-Force Junkie
                • Sep 2002
                • 2098

                #8
                Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                1) Cars
                2) Fab
                3) Bill
                4) Mike
                5) Zach (hopefully)
                6) Rich
                7) Rich
                8) Michael
                9) Carol

                I advise anyone who is going to book a room NOW. The Crest Trail is already full that weekend.
                Racing: It's not just for rich idiots. It's for all idiots.

                Carol
                Porsche 997 C2
                Subaru BRZ

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                • Fab
                  ex-president '14-'15
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 1458

                  #9
                  Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                  Originally posted by Slushbox
                  I advise anyone who is going to book a room NOW. The Crest Trail is already full that weekend.
                  Damn! What's the next best hotel in packwood?
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                  • Vancouver03miata

                    #10
                    Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                    Signed up and paid for, looking forward to it!

                    Who wants to split a hotel room?

                    rich

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                    • T-Bone
                      Former Slave
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 382

                      #11
                      Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                      1) Cars
                      2) Fab
                      3) Bill
                      4) Mike
                      5) Zach (hopefully)
                      6) Rich
                      7) Rich
                      8) Michael
                      9) Carol
                      10) Tracy (not competing, just hanging out)
                      Tracy W
                      2006 Honda Civic LX
                      H Stock - the only class where walking the course takes less time than driving the course

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                      • swiftdb1
                        ex-VCMC Prez
                        • Jun 2001
                        • 454

                        #12
                        Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                        Originally posted by Carson
                        When I was a novice back in 2006, driving a Nissan 240sx, Alex Chiu (at the time the velocity director) told me I had to go to the national tour, because he went in his 240 during his novice yr too. Alex was a very persuasive man and simply wouldn't take no for an answer. It turned out to be the highlight of my novice year, I think I came in 9th out of 11, running in GS, losing by around 9s. For those of us who can't afford the time and cost to go to the US National, the Tour is our "event of the year".

                        You did better than me. I finished DFL and was 10s off the winning time. It was an eye opening experience for me so I would still highly encourage everyone to go.

                        Alex
                        Woefully underprepped ASP "Stock" Exige

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                        • Fab
                          ex-president '14-'15
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 1458

                          #13
                          Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                          Registered and Hotel booked.

                          I guess I need to get an SCCA membership as well. Is there a weekend type membership or do I just need to get the regular one through the SCCA website?
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                          • Yarko
                            Velocity Director
                            • Jul 2001
                            • 2757

                            #14
                            Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                            Wish I were going but I'll be out of the country.

                            I'll try to find some motorsport events to attend in Europe to make up for it

                            To those still on the fence, stop thinking and register!
                            This is the first taste of the "Big Show" that is major National Competition.
                            it also helps you to benchmark yourself against some of the best drivers in the US as NWR is a very strong region.

                            + the new burger shack down there is terrific!
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                            • Carson
                              VCMC Lifeblood
                              • Dec 2005
                              • 5448

                              #15
                              Re: 2011 Packwood National Tour

                              Originally posted by swiftdb1
                              You did better than me. I finished DFL and was 10s off the winning time.
                              Clearly, result in Novice year is not a good indications of how good a driver will turns out.
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                              2011 Suzuki GSXR600 - Track
                              2011 Triumph Speed Triple - Daily
                              2001 Toyota Sienna (don't ask...)

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