Who was at Monticello in their red framed Atom last September? (9-09)

[Heywood-Yablowme]

I was watching a few videos of Monticello in preparation to going there and spotted this red framed Atom.(at 1:43)  Did not recognize the car..who was it? Randy? Marcus? I don't konw of many red framed Atoms.  Yes,yes,I know the Daytona driver is way off the pace... .

[Marcus]

Thanks for posting the video - yes, it was me in my orange framed atom.

[Heywood-Yablowme]

Hey!  I thought you had never been there...sandbagger!   Doesn't matter...Max and I will be ready!    That track looks like a lot of fun. Lots of turns,and excellent visibility,so it seems.  

By the way,registration for the COM event in May is now open...  http://comscc.carclubreg.com/

You will have to become a COM member ($35) but the first event attended,you will get back $100!  You will have to get signed off by an instructor,but no biggie as COM is a competition club,so signing off good drivers is not a problem.(unlike so many other clubs..)  
Time trial competition is held on the second day. Two practice rounds in the morning and TT's after lunch,followed by open track!
Don't wait too long as it is filling up pretty fast.

[Marcus]

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I'm leaning toward Monticello - I've run a couple sessions there.
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Looking at the video, I am remembering that (insert excuse here) which kept me from disappearing from sight more quickly.

I've registered for the com event - "showroom stock gt?" Still not 100% committed as I may do tire rack's one lap of America again this year.

[Heywood-Yablowme]

SSGT..love it! Tongues will be wagging at the next board meeting. I told them if an Atom with a windshield and fenders affixed,which is legally registered for road use shows up,be prepared to reclassify the car somewhere in the stock street categories. I hope to see you there. I emailed Mark Swain as well to let him know registration is open.Any questions don't hesitate to call/email. Monti looks to be a lot of fun for an Atom.

Just looked at the entry list and they have you in SPB. Not sure why,but if asked, argue the points that your car is 100% a street legal car,has a windshield and fenders, and was not built from a kit. SPB is where they put any "kit" car that isn't otherwise formally classified,and I do not believe an Atom3 with full windshield and fenders belongs in SPB. I would say your car belongs in SSU; street stock,unlimited;

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If you chose SPB,then that is different,as classification is left up to the individual,and someone would have to protest your entry into that class.

If you signed up for SSGT and they moved you,let me know,as I love to make controversy over there... 

[Marcus]

I have no windshield or rear fenders... but I am legal and will go with whatever class you point me toward.
I was barely able to find a (clean) place to stay last time I was up there - and I'm not picky.

[Heywood-Yablowme]

I have heard that about the motels in the area.  :P   Guests check in but they don't check out...
If you are going to be running no fenders (in the frt or rear) that will place you in PB with me. No biggie.They don't allow fender mods in the street classes.
A few of us going will be camping in RV's at the Wal-Mart,which is about 10 minutes from the track. (free)
Unfortunately,the track (for whatever reason... ) won't allow overnight camping,period. Too bad,as I really like staying at the tracks.
Nothing like sunrise at your local racetrack to greet you in the morning!!

[curt]

Okay MadMax, isn't there some racing action to report from the last few days at Monticello?