2008 NICOFEST: Official Carisle Nicofest autocross/drift thread. Please join us

[Bubba1]

Attention all autocrossers and drifters!! NICO wants you and your car for some fun. NICO has once again obtained private use of the Carlisle Fairgrounds race track for some free autocross/drift fun during NICOfest II the Carlisle Performance and Style show on May 10-11 (Sat/Sun).

This is a rare opportunity to run your own car as many times as you want on a wickedly fun autocross course or display your drifting skiils without any fear of getting arrested. Or you can do both! We're talking unlimited runs over two days. No special modifications required for most cars, and the best part is it's free with your paid admission to the Carlisle Performance and Style show (which runs May 9-11).

If you’re interested in drifting/autocrossing your own car while attending big Carlisle Performance and Style show, this is place to do it.

SIGNING UP

If you are already a member of NICO, it’s very easy. Just create a post on this thread (using the reply or quote buttons) and simply let us know that you’re interested in doing it..and you’re in. There are no fees or penalties if you don’t show up (except for some possible teasing by your fellow NICOnauts) We do ask that you try to volunteer some time to help staff the event. For example, If you’re planning to just drift, we hope you will help staff the autocross sessions, and vice versa. We appreciate any help you can provide.

If you are not a member of NICO, it’s also very easy. Please take a few moments to register with NICO at the following link.

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NICOclub is completely free. There are no obligations, no fees, no hidden charges, no junk mail. You do not need to own a Nissan or Infiniti to participate in this event. Once you've registered with NICO, please return to this very thread. That link is below.

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Then just make a post on this thread (using the reply or quote buttons) advising us that you’d like to participate. And that’s it! You’re signed up. We will extract the rest of your information from the NICO profile that you just created. Please feel free to ask any questions or make suggestions by posting on this thread as well. It will be closely monitored by the NICO Staff. We also invite you to explore the world of NICO which is a large friendly community of Nissan/Infiniti enthusiasts.

You can also register free without formally joining NICO by showing up in person with your car at the NICOfest tent located at the Carlisle track (northside of the property) on Friday May 9th. The first day of the Carlisle Performance and Style show. Walk-ins on Saturday/Sunday are also all welcome, but will be charged a nominal fee to participate.

Registering for the NICOfest autocross and drift does not exclude you from enjoying the many activities that the Carlisle Performance and Style show offers.

Here are the general rules/requirements to participate in the NICOfest Drift/Autrocross event:



General Event Rules

- Participants must be 18 or older licensed drivers

- Event is open to all registered drivers with any make car that pass our technical inspection, and who have signed the necessary waivers. No special equipment is required for most cars.

- No SUV’s or trucks will be permitted to participate unless approved byeventmaster.

- All convertibles must have approved aftermarket rollbar or roll cageinstalled with minimum 4 pt belts. Convertible roll bars must also meet the “2 inch broomstick rule”, where there must be at least 2” ofclearance between the top of the drivers helmet and bottom edge ofthe top roll bar cross

- the tech requirements for your car appear later in this thread.

- The only insurance covering drivers and their vehicles during this event istheir own. Carlisle Events and NICO are not responsible for anydamages, injuries, thefts.

- This driving event is free to those who have pre-registered on this NICO thread or in person on Friday May 9th at the NICOfest tent at the Carlisle Performance and Style show. Participants must still pay admission to the Carlisle Performance and Style show.

- Un-registered participants (walk ins) are also welcome on Saturday/Sunday, but will be subject to a small fee to participate over and above the admission to the Carlisle Performance and Style show.

-There will be no rental helmets available so participants must supply theirown SA95 or M95 (or newer) rated helmets (no cracks). SAE/DOT rated helmets are not acceptable for this event. Bicycle helmets are also not acceptable. It is okay to share helmets, but each participant must advise during tech/registration if he or she is sharing helmets.

- Long cotton pants/cotton shirts mandatory while driving on track (jeansare fine, but no shorts.)

- No flip/flops or sandals on track. Closed shoes only (sneakers are fine).

- Windbreaker/plastic jackets (which melt in fires), are not permitted for ontrack driving.

- Cars only need to be tech’ed once for the duration of the event.

-There is no minimum or maximum # of runs. Run as often as you'd like.

-There will be no separate running classes.

-Only cars that have passed tech with registered participants that havesigned the waivers will be permitted on course.

- There can be more than one driver per car, but each driver must beregistered. Cars with more than one driver only need to be tech’d once.

- Runs can only be made while track is staffed and operating green. Nounauthorized private sessions allowed unless specifically approvedby the eventmaster.

- Each car will be assigned a number, please make sure it is displayed onon both sides of the car, preferably side rear windows

- Driver’s window must be open while on track. Sunroofs must be closed

- No passengers permitted on track unless approved by Eventmaster.

- If passengers are approved, they must have signed waivers and wear an approved helmet.

- One vehicle will be on the track at one time.

- Cars will need to be completely emptied of loose articles (including radardetectors, maps, tools, floor mats, etc. before going on the track.

- There will be a fenced in paddock area, but Carlisle Events and NICO assume no responsibility for any lost or stolen property.

- Autocross runs will be timed and tracked by car number.

- In-car video equipment is permitted but must be securely mounted, nosuction cup mounts. Must not obstruct drivers view. Eventmaster,NICO, or starter reserve right to refuse a setup.

-No alcohol beverages in the paddock or on track.

- Smoking is not permitted in the pit/track area.

- No pets

- No bedding of brakes or testing of vehicles in the paddock area

- Only park in designated areas. If you must jack your car up, please use wood or metal under the jack/jackstands to prevent damage to the asphalt.

- Please remove all used tires, parts, liquids, garbage before leaving.

- The facility will not have gas,oil, or air, so you’ll need to check your carsprior to arrival.

- Bad behavior may result in dismissal from event or facilities. Please followstarter/corner worker flag instructions.

-Participants are asked to volunteer to help operate the event, like corner working, registration, or tech. The cars can only run if the corners are staffed.

- Have fun



CAR "TECH" REQUIREMENTS

Here is what will be required to pass the technical inspection. Essentially if your car can pass a state inspection, it should pass tech.

Engine compartment: no leaks, fluids okay, belts tight, throttle free, no cheap tape on hoses.

Brakes: fluid clean, full.

Brake lights/signals: operational

Battery: mounted securely

Wipers: functional

Tires: legal tread, no cuts, no cord showing, no dry rot

Wheels: no missing lugnuts. Torque will be checked during tech.

Interior: all loose items removed, glove box empty, floor mats removed,

Restraints – factory seat belts are acceptable.

Fire Extinguisher – optional, but if present must be securely mounted

Trunk : emptied, and secured

Helmet: SA95/M95 ratings or newer. No cracks. DOT/SAE rated helmets are not acceptable,

Gas cap : present and secured.

VOLUNTEERS

Since this is a free event, we’ll need volunteers to make it happen.Volunteers are naturally welcome to drive. And with the track open for so many hours, we’ll need everyone to volunteer some time. Here are the areas where we are asking for volunteer help

Tech inspector: working a simple checklist, don’t need to be a mechanic.

Registration: Drivers need to register after passing tech, pretty straight forward. Involves signing and filing waiver forms, issuing numbers and wristbands.

Time Keepers for autocross. Operate stopwatch, update clipboard. .

Corner workers: for safety, picking up cones, watching for debris, spin outs, fluids, etc.

Photographer: to post shots on NICO’s website

Starter: In charge of safety, launches drivers. Coordinates with corner workers.

OTHER DETAILS

You will go thru tech prior to registration. Once you,your car, and your helmet pass tech, you then register at the tent a few feet away, where you will sign waivers and be issued a wrist band and number for your car (the numbers are to be taped to the inside of the side rear windows. Please wear the wrist band for the duration of the event.

You only need to register once for the duration of the event.

The Carlisle main gates will open at 0800 both days. the official address is as follows:.

Carlisle Fairgrounds1000 Bryn Mawr RoadCarlisle PA 17013-1588

Carlisle is just west of Harrisburg PA. convenient to the PA turnpike andI-81.

The track itself is located on the north side of the property, and can be seen from the PA turnpike. It’s an out-and-back asphalt course with a grass infield. There are some on and off camber turns that make this course more interesting than a normal parking lot autocross setup. It is a second gear course, but you should find it quite challenging. There will be a lot of spectators which adds to the excitement. Both the track and paddock are fenced in. Once signed in you will be issued a wristband which will give you unlimited access to the paddock.

We will publish the autocross/drift schedules as soon as they get finalized. We will be alternating sessions between autocross and drifting. The drifting will be featured by the Carlisle Performance and style show so expect plenty of spectators.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask here. We hope you will join us at the Carlisle Performance and Style show for some extra special fun with your car.

[jdmwill]

i'll be there for the drifting part of nico.but i'll be drifting my toyota ae86.may have three other cars with me.including kaleo55 ka-t powered s14.

[MagikDragon]

Do I have a choice in the Matter?

[eDmSiL80]

ill go if my car's ready, can i get a layout of the track?

i havnt been to carlisle in ages haha

[grmreapr]

I'm down for it and also for volunteering so just let me know what you need

[Dittoz7]

Damn It!I'm To Far...

[Slappy]

I'll check this out.

Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 18 minutes Total Est. Distance: 114.25 miles

How much and is there a time that i HAVE to be there , or can i pop in when ever i get there?
Modified by Slappy at 1:19 AM 2/2/2008

[Bubba1]

i'll be there for the drifting part of nico.but i'll be drifting my toyota ae86.may have three other cars with me.including kaleo55 ka-t powered s14.

Excellent. Multiple cars are fine.

Damn It!I'm To Far...

Well, one idea could be perhaps a plane ride, then rent a car, and take the collision damage waiver and flog the rental?.

Do I have a choice in the Matter?

You 'da man.

I'm down for it and also for volunteering so just let me know what you need

Thanks. I appreciate that.

ill go if my car's ready, can i get a layout of the track?i havnt been to carlisle in ages haha

I have couple of pics of the track taken from the ridge that overlooks it but without any of the cone turns. I'll post them those shortly but they really don't do the course justice. There are a lotta action shots floating around NICO perhaps some can posted here

Skydragoness recently described it as pixelated interlocking rectangles (I'm paraphrasing). It's an out and back course where the outbound part is on a slightly lower level than the return part, providing some interesting camber changes. Torry and I spent a lot of time laying out a cone course to make it more devilish. We'll be at it again this year.

For autocrossing, last year we were doing 2 lap runs clockwise, which took most drivers about a minute or so to complete. Since we run the event ourselves, we can always make changes if everyone wants.

Drifting will be freestyle unless you want to have some plastic barrels or cones set up for you. There will be no official judging for drifting.

[Bubba1]

I'll check this out.

Total Est. Time: 2 hours, 18 minutes Total Est. Distance: 114.25 miles

How much and is there a time that i HAVE to be there , or can i pop in when ever i get there?

Modified by Slappy at 1:19 AM 2/2/2008

Wow, we're about the same distance. For me it's 2 hrs, 25 minutes. Total Est. Distance: 141.23 miles.

You're free to come and go as you please. The Carlisle Performance and Style Show has a LOT of great stuff going on throughout the 3 days, in addition to NICOfest. The drifting is going to be featured by Carlisle, so there will not likely be much else going on there during the drifting. They will provide me those "show"times, and I'll post them up with the rest of their features/activity schedules as soon as they become available.

[danielekfuj]

- Participants must be 18 or older licensed drivers

this is where you failed. make a loophole so Nick Hogan can still come.

[gniknave]

I might do some Auto-X, but put me down for the Photographer.

[NSRG50]

me and NSR Sheets are lookin to do some auto-x with my Q (posibly) and his Z

[Bubba1]

All you guys are in.

[PantherRacer]

Damn It!I'm To Far...

Ditto

[sbird1]

I didn't see any rules forbidding rental cars . Bubba, I think I'll have to take your advice on that one. If I am at Carlisle, I will auto-x a rental. Are blowup dolls allowed to be strapped to the roof during runs ?

[hvp014]

I'm in, I was their last year and loved it.

Looking forward to this year.

S13 interested in both auto-x and drifting.

Also I would volunteer for Tech inspector, and I have a valid PA inspections license. Let me know if you need anything else.

Thanks NICO and bubba!

[Bubba1]

I didn't see any rules forbidding rental cars . Bubba, I think I'll have to take your advice on that one. If I am at Carlisle, I will auto-x a rental. Are blowup dolls allowed to be strapped to the roof during runs ?

Hey, if the doll is secured okay, absolutely

I'm in, I was their last year and loved it.

Looking forward to this year.

S13 interested in both auto-x and drifting.

Also I would volunteer for Tech inspector, and I have a valid PA inspections license. Let me know if you need anything else.

I appreciate that, thanks. It was fun watching you run last year.

[DevilMB3017]

I'm 85% i'll be there. My KA-T should still be running by May I assume, heh.

Once I know for sure in the next couple of weeks, I'll let you know Bubba. I'd love to be able to help out tech'ing or something. Note: this also might be my first auto-x event.

[OriginalWheelman]

I'm in and willing to do tech inspections. If I can borrow a real camera I'll do photography, as I formerly worked as a motor sports photographer.

[frapjap]

I'll bring out the T/A (maybe something else instead) for auto-x and don't mind helping with tech inspection or launching the cars.

I might try my hand at drifting in that car too, maybe 1-3 runs. I'd much rather it be used on the auto-x course though.

[OriginalWheelman]

Whatever I bring I'm going to beat the snot out of it and abuse the "not public roads"ness.

- =

Then, I'm assuming we all go out and + +

I can't wait to see what I break.

[Dattebayo]

Jeff and I will definitely be there, tho he hasn't been on in a while (jdmfreak)...

Anyway, I want to volunteer too since I can have off work this year for it and I'm getting paid enough to afford a hotel room and a hooker What positions are left?

[Bubba1]

That's great, guys. Thanks. It would be fun to see/hear some good ol fashioned Detroit V8 power echoing off the ridge.

[Bubba1]

Jeff and I will definitely be there, tho he hasn't been on in a while (jdmfreak)...

Anyway, I want to volunteer too since I can have off work this year for it and I'm getting paid enough to afford a hotel room and a hooker What positions are left?

Awesome. Pretty much all positions are open at this point. Once I get the features schedule from Carlisle, I'll publish it here and then layout a volunteer schedule with slots to fill in so you can pick/choose where and when you'd like to volunteer.

Thanks.

[frapjap]

That's great, guys. Thanks. It would be fun to see/hear some good ol fashioned Detroit V8 power echoing off the ridge.

Oh, its got plenty of noise, especially if this course is a second gear- thats where she's the loudest.

Do I have to run a full exhaust while on the course?

[Bubba1]

Oh, its got plenty of noise, especially if this course is a second gear- thats where she's the loudest.

Do I have to run a full exhaust while on the course?

Nope, no exhaust restrictions at all. Let 'er rip!

[illjill]

awesome. I went last year, and it was the TITS! I wanna be in it!! though I highly doubt my car will be finished. ;-;

[nsrZ32]

Have fun guys! I'll be there in spirit this year but we'll be back for Carlisle 09 without a doubt

[xckid]

argh. lol i want to go so bad. i live in tx.

lol I wonder if the 240 would even make it..im asee how far it is

omg ! -_-

Total Est. Time: 28 hours, 1 minute Total Est. Distance: 1808.22 miles

hmmm

clay! road trip1!!

[Chaotic_Warlord]

I'll be there but I'm not drifting this time, can't afford to blow up another engine, i just got my car back on the street from last May. Gonna be a busy couple of weeks cause the Nopi Spo-Com spring nationals is the weekend before. As long as nothing goes wrong between now and then and work doesn't have me I'll try to be there again this year, but this time I'm not blowing up my car.