Anybody planning on heading out to spectate at any of the One Lap of America events? The schedule, ripped from Jon's thread on NASIOC....

Date -- Event -- Track -- Location
May 2 -- Sticker Day -- The TireRack -- South Bend, IN

May 3 -- Wet Skid Pad -- The TireRack -- South Bend, IN
-------- Time Trial -- Road America -- Elkhart Lake, WI

May 4 -- 2 Time Trials -- Mid America Motorplex -- Pacific Junction, IA

May 5 -- 2 Time Trials -- Texas World Speedway -- College Station, TX
-------- Low E.T./Bracket Drags -- Lonestar Motorsports Park -- Houston, TX

May 6 -- 2 Time Trials -- No Problem Raceway -- Belle Rose, LA

May 7 -- 2 Time Trials -- Carolina Motorsports Park -- Kershaw, SC
-------- Time Trial -- BMW Performance Center -- Greer, SC

May 8 -- 3 Time Trials -- Virginia International Raceway -- Alton, VA

May 9 -- 2 Time Trials/Autocross -- BeaveRun Motorsports Complex -- Wampum, PA

May 10 -- Dry Skid Pad -- The TireRack -- South Bend, IN

Good chance for some motorsports photography practice and to meet at least one other forum member whom I KNOW will be there I'm planning on going to the May 7th event at CMP and the May 8th at VIR.

I may be up for May 5th Houston show. It starts at 5pm, so that would work for me, due to work. Anybody else in Houston interested?

Perhaps...

DOOOO EEETTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!

The only problem is that it's a Monday. I've got 3 kids to tend to and shooting during the week is difficult. Do you know what time the Houston event is? I have been known to call into work *cough* sick.

It actually opens at 5pm and starts races at 6pm. that is the only reason i am considering. i have to work too. i dont have kids to deal with after though.

it is west of town on I-10 on the way to sealy.

Their website has some decent info on it's location and schedule.
http://www.lonestarmotorsportspark.com/page.php?id=5

Hmmm... it's very tempting. I'm sure Mr.Boobie would love to do this. I could always go to work and fake sickness half way through the day. I'll check with Mr. Boobie and let you know. It would be nice to meet you in person. Did you get your camera yet?

its all up to the UPS FED-EX gods now. my camera body, lens, and extras kit are all in route scheduled to be delivered tuesday and wednesday. i can barely concentrate im so excited, work has been rough today.

Originally Posted by billd92

I've actually raced my car at that track 14:42 in the 1/4 mile

you should come out the event then, since you have been there before you can show me around

i have made up my mind to be there. i am going to try to get there at 5:30 when the doors open.

I'm still working on this....

Ugh! I'm still not sure yet. I DO want to go though. I gotta see if I can get a sitter so that Mr. Boobie can make it out too.

Originally Posted by billd92

MONDAY! MONDAY! MONDAY!

Who's planning on going to the Houston Stop on this? Sign in!

1. billd92
2. danm (possible +2)

Originally Posted by billd92

Did your gear arrive?

What are you getting? List! List! List!

Canon XTi- in
50mm f/1.8- in
18-55mm IS- on back order

yeah camera and 50mm have been with me since thursday. i can only hope the 18-55 magically shows up this week. but i wont hold me breath.

now to gets Mrs. Boobs to commit....

Crap. We can't go. Mr. Boobs has month end.

Originally Posted by SubieBoobie

Crap. We can't go. Mr. Boobs has month end.

Yep, thats Day 3....

An accountants life

i think i am glad i am not an accountant.

I will be at Road America Saturday ( I hope) does that count?

The event usually switches off coasts.. last year we went to Salt Lake City, a few years ago it went to Sears Point, etc.. it's hard to get all over the place in a week.


Jon

yeah i just PM'ed you asking the same thing, as long as its not raining at 5 i will still be going.

wet tracks are no good for racing, i am hoping it blows through in time. the forecast doesnt look good though

huh, well if its looking better this afernoon i will try PMing again.

Passing this along from NASIOC..... Jon might pop his head in to give an official update, but this is from another of the competitors:

Originally Posted by Crash477

Well its raining pretty damn hard here in College Station, TX at Texas World Speedway. The first session went fine, and we have one more. It looks like the drag race at Lonestar will be canceled, so it will be on to No Problem Raceway after this.

"looks like"

You guys that are local might want to call the track to find out what's up.... but if it's raining, I'd put my money on "cancelled"

its like 80 or something out there, only the humidity will keep it from drying. except for more rain of course. it still looks like im inside a cloud from my window at work

bad ass!!

i will get to plaster the board with more 50mm pics!!

Being a drag strip, I'm sure they have devices dedicated to helping dry the track

I'm just hoping this rain doesn't follow the One Lap as it moves east I see it in the forecast for Thursday at VIR, but it looks like Belle Rose and Kershaw are supposed to be clear Tuesday and Wednesday.

what time are you going to get there bill?

ok i have to head there from richmond, i can leave about 5. that would get me there probably around 6. i got your number from the PM and will call you when i have a better feel for when i will be there.

google tells me it will take an hour, i am hoping to cut that down a bit