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NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Jake - 10-02-2018

Roll call, a bit late since it's this weekend but here nonetheless!

Looks like we have a good crew headed to VIR this weekend for one of the final NASA weekends of the season. I think it'll be pretty simple with no grilling or whatnot, but open invite for trailer beers on Friday and Saturday evenings. 

Driving
  • Jake (GTS2)
  • Maeng (HPDE 4)
  • Kaan (HDPE 3)
  • Ryan (Time Trial, if he decides to sign up)
  • Tom (Time Trial, honorary MMer)
Working
  • DJ
  • Jake
  • Dave A
  • Brandon
  • Stephen
  • Ben B
  • Kyle
  • Max
  • Andrew
  • Plaugs
  • Amanda
  • Chris R
  • Taylor
  • Zach
My truck and trailer will be paddocked up by the classroom and front of grid (red F150 and big white enclosed trailer). We can park cars of people who are driving over that way, but if you are working, please park elsewhere. Along the fence by the tech shed/pagoda is a good spot, or we'll help you find somewhere else to go.

For those new to working NASA:
Welcome! It's some fun shit. I started doing this 10 years ago (damn) as a corner worker. NASA Mid-Atlantic and MM have a pretty tight relationship and we have, historically, helped them staff events. A lot of us who started out as part-time student help have become chiefs or consistent staff otherwise. Laura and Chris put on a pretty good event but they are relying on your help. Please be ready to work when it's your time - looks like there's a lot of one-day-only sort of help - and remember that even if the task seems kinda menial, you are doing it for a real reason.

When you're not working, you can get rides in cars! Take advantage of this. Look at the schedule (available at registration) - any HPDE 3 or HPDE 4 session will allow passengers in cars. Grab a helmet from Zach at registration (I also have one spare that can be shared) and head to grid about 10 minutes before the listed time on the schedule. All you have to do is ask the driver for a ride, some may say no but most are open to the idea. Make sure they have a passenger seat before asking Wink 

Lunch for all staff will be provided in the classroom building, upstairs. It's Subway, for better or worse. If you're not working or don't want Subway, the pagoda grill is open all day and has decent food available.

Friday Evening:
For those who get in at a decent hour (by 7ish?) we'll probably head up to the Tavern for dinner, which is on the VIR property. All are welcome, but try to let me or Brandon know ahead of time so we can get enough seats at the table. We'll head back to my trailer for beers afterward.

Saturday Evening:
Join us for the OG Racing and Convenience Car Care Center awards party! </announcer> There's a party for everyone working, racing, driving, spectating, etc around 6 PM at the pagoda, which is right in the paddock. You'll see where everyone is heading. If you are working, you will get in early, so keep an eye out for when we start migrating that way. There will be heavy appetizers and cold beer/tea/lemonade. Should be enough food to be considered dinner, but feel free to head back to the Tavern or into town if you are still hungry (Brandi). More trailer fun will ensue after that.

Welcome to the MMadness!

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RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-02-2018

Big Daddy Jake... we will arrive around noonish on Friday... can we slum with you guys? Truck, trailer, civic of doom, tent and stuff? save me a spot or something?

Also... who wants to ride in the right seat (DJ? Brian? Jake?) and give me some more tips on VIR. This will be my last VIR before comp school so I want to have my stuff together.

NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - JustinG - 10-02-2018

Have fun kids!

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - *insertusernamehere* - 10-02-2018

Wowow thats a full house! I'll see you all at Turducken!

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Jewels - 10-02-2018

I'm still debating on coming down on Saturday for a few hours.

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Jake - 10-02-2018

(10-02-2018, 10:04 AM)Kaan Wrote: Big Daddy Jake... we will arrive around noonish on Friday... can we slum with you guys? Truck, trailer, civic of doom, tent and stuff? save me a spot or something?

Also... who wants to ride in the right seat (DJ? Brian? Jake?) and give me some more tips on VIR. This will be my last VIR before comp school so I want to have my stuff together.

Yeah, I can try to save you a spot. Need to keep some space available for other staff but we can make it work. If you arrive at noon on Friday you won't be let in, unless you're on a special list with the Cobettos... I think it's 6 PM entry otherwise. I am hoping to get there around 5 and either schmooze my way in or wait in line drinking beer.

Happy to ride right-seat although my tips will likely involve more throttle and curb-jumping. Oh, and brake later.

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-02-2018

I like jumping curbs... my braking is my biggest down fall. I'm trying to get better consistency in my brakes. last event was much better... and should be even better with RRs (though they are old as heck)

I have no HP... I'm full throttle a lot.

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - rherold9 - 10-02-2018

(10-02-2018, 10:49 AM)Kaan Wrote: I like jumping curbs... my braking is my biggest down fall. I'm trying to get better consistency in my brakes. last event was much better... and should be even better with RRs (though they are old as heck)

I have no HP... I'm full throttle a lot.

Practice maximizing grip off the line. Entering and exiting turns off the line. As DJ said he will find the most grip on any line to be the fastest. In racing, from what I've seen from the outside watching, you are going to be passed 3 wide if you are in the way so be prepared....

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-02-2018

oh yeah... DJ usually complains that I don't paddock with you guys.... but if there is a room issue i'll just find a place to hide. no biggie.

NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Eco_Boi_Stephen - 10-02-2018

I'll be bringing this behemoth! MM Bang Bus 2.0??? [Image: 90caacdd9b49354fb3dd70195bf7f080.jpg]

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RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-02-2018

tracking the ecoboost?

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Eco_Boi_Stephen - 10-02-2018

(10-02-2018, 11:02 AM)Kaan Wrote: tracking the ecoboost?
Not this time [emoji22] I may or may not be looking to buy another car for dedicated track use right now

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NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - GTBrandon - 10-02-2018

I’ll be there late Friday, probably around midnight

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - JPolen01 - 10-02-2018

(10-02-2018, 11:00 AM)Eco_Boi_Stephen Wrote: I'll be bringing this behemoth! MM Bang Bus 2.0???

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If you are actually bringing that you should look into renting a spot near the bathrooms with water/sewer/electricity. I think it was $50 a night when I did it a few years ago.

NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - GTBrandon - 10-02-2018

(10-02-2018, 11:33 AM)JPolen01 Wrote:
(10-02-2018, 11:00 AM)Eco_Boi_Stephen Wrote: I'll be bringing this behemoth! MM Bang Bus 2.0???

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If you are actually bringing that you should look into renting a spot near the bathrooms with water/sewer/electricity. I think it was $50 a night when I did it a few years ago.


We already have the spot/electricity taken care of

NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Senor_Taylor - 10-02-2018

I'm in DE1 all weekend. Showing up Friday night.

I'll bring an extra helmet. Everyone please behave on piss in the bathroom, not on other people's stuff.

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(10-02-2018, 11:00 AM)Eco_Boi_Stephen Wrote: I'll be bringing this behemoth! MM Bang Bus 2.0??? [Image: 90caacdd9b49354fb3dd70195bf7f080.jpg]

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Wow, that's badass. I'm continually impressed by you, Stephen.

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RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-03-2018

anyone else still have their car on jack stands and parts laying around?

Hell I still have parts hanging in the trees... aka redneck paint booth

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - JPolen01 - 10-03-2018

(10-03-2018, 03:31 PM)Kaan Wrote: anyone else still have their car on jack stands and parts laying around?

Hell I still have parts hanging in the trees... aka redneck paint booth

Is Maeng swapping his rotors tomorrow or Friday?

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Kaan - 10-03-2018

(10-03-2018, 03:42 PM)JPolen01 Wrote:
(10-03-2018, 03:31 PM)Kaan Wrote: anyone else still have their car on jack stands and parts laying around?

Hell I still have parts hanging in the trees... aka redneck paint booth

Is Maeng swapping his rotors tomorrow or Friday?

he needs a set to get to VIR, a set for Saturday, and a set for Sunday... and a set to get home.

RE: NASA OktoberFast at VIR - October 6 & 7 - Jake - 10-03-2018

I need to reinstall my restrictor plate and ballast when I get to VIR on Friday...