NICOfest Carlisle 5/5-5/6 needs drifters and autocrossers.

[Nick240sx]

oh i have to get my car in proper order so i can try my hands at both. i have never done either befroe so im ognig to be wikit nervous. i mean really nervous. when i took my car to the 1/8 mile for the first time around here i stalled it and then went way by the lights and just sat there lol

youre the guy i would never go to in a desperate situation haha, jp man, i know exactly wat you mean, when i drove my first aston i was shaking, and then i got used to it, and then when i drove the ferrari f430 i was shaking so bad i couldnt keep the wheel straight haha.

[corey240]

But...Im not a guy! lol...this is Corey240's wife....I snuck in while he was signed on and now I think Im getting hooked..Im going to have to end up making my own account instead of using his...but, ill just use his for now hehe You gotta give me some credit for effort at least! Corey knows what he's doing..but I don't...I sure would try my hardest though!

[forksquared]

I cant wait really. i want to try it i am sure i will spin out a lot or just not initiate. lol ! but i will try. as long as my car passes inspection which right now it wont cuz i have a coolant leak which is giving me hell to fix. it is on one of my turbo hoses. i have the stainless lines so i dk why they are leaking

[corey240]

Hmm..I dunno, i cant help ya there...if i cant drive one, then i cant fix one! lol..i got me a nice new car that doesnt need any fixing

[kireiS14]

i have a coolant leak which is giving me hell to fix. it is on one of my turbo hoses. i have the stainless lines so i dk why they are leaking

maybe it's your heater hose? mine was leaking cuz the plastic heater hose connector broke...it's a pain in the arse to replace -_-

[Bubba1]

Me again...was thinking after the last post..Ill just give you my email to contact me cuz Im never on here..he's always on here but I wanted to let you know Ill help so you can get things figured out...he was signed on still so I snuck in But anyways, HI to everyone and Im sure Ill get to meet a lot of you at Registration because he will be busy doing his thing!I just wanted to help cuz I know how inportant this is to everyone and all he talks about is NICO and the people on here!! Guess Ill see ya in May! I'm Angela, and my email is [email protected]

Thanks Angela, your help is greatly appreciated.

forksquared, I'm sure you'll have it fixed long before the event.

[Bubba1]

yeah, sounds like fun. and right around the corner. a few of us from buffalo may join the fun......

If you'd like me to put your name (and your friends) on the participant list, just let me know here.

[bt2s14]

Add me to the Auto-X and Drift list

bt2s14 - BillDriving: 96' [email protected], never done either

I'll be there both days

[Bubba1]

Add me to the Auto-X and Drift list

bt2s14 - BillDriving: 96' [email protected], never done either

I'll be there both days

Awesome. You're on the list.

[sean350z]

Once you get the schedule up I'll see if it works out...so subscribing for future updates

[corey240]

Hi Bubba! This is the wife again...Im so excited!! I just got us a room reserved at Hotel Carlisle! Corey is gonna be so excited! He will get to hang out with everyone even after the show He's still working on the cars so Im not real sure yet which we will be bringing..but I was kinda wondering about the parking pass thing. If he gets his car done we will be bringing it for sure so it could be registered if he decides to do that...but..if something happens and I bring my car we wont be registering it...since we are signed up can we get a parking pass for the Nico area? How do I go about doing that? We will be there Saturday and Sunday for sure. I know for GT Live they gave us a parking pass..do they have them for this? Please help!

[Bubba1]

Hi Bubba! This is the wife again...Im so excited!! I just got us a room reserved at Hotel Carlisle! Corey is gonna be so excited! He will get to hang out with everyone even after the show He's still working on the cars so Im not real sure yet which we will be bringing..but I was kinda wondering about the parking pass thing. If he gets his car done we will be bringing it for sure so it could be registered if he decides to do that...but..if something happens and I bring my car we wont be registering it...since we are signed up can we get a parking pass for the Nico area? How do I go about doing that? We will be there Saturday and Sunday for sure. I know for GT Live they gave us a parking pass..do they have them for this? Please help!

No, there will be no parking "passes", BUT only registered participants will be able to get into the paddock. Since both of you are already registered, both your names will be with the Carlisle gate. So when you identify yourself to them, they'll check you off the list, and direct you to the paddock, instead of the pay parking lot. If Corey wants to use two cars, then he simply goes thru tech with each car and gets a separate number assigned for each car.

[Bubba1]

Okay, here is a sneak peak at the featured activities and their times at the Carlisle Show. I'm about to publish our drift/auto-x volunteer openings, so you can schedule your time around other stuff you might want to see.

Fri:11am-6pm Dyno open1pm-5pm Neil Tjin - Manufacturers Midway2pm Star Boys - Grandstands

Sat:10am-on Dyno open, Neil Tjin, dB Ddrag and Base Race10am Star Boys11am- NICO drift12:30pm Cell phone olympics2pm Star Boys3pm NICO drift4:30 pm wing eating contest5pm CCE Hydraulic show5:45pm Star Boys6:30 Bikini Contest (grandstand)7:15pm Burnout contest (stage)8:00pm: Neon Contest (manufacturers midway)

Sun:9am-noon Dyno open, db Drag and Bass, Neil Tjin10am NICO drift11am Drift BoyzNoon CCE Hydraulics show (grandstand)1pm: NCCA Awards Ceremony (stage)1:30pm Star Boys:

[Bubba1]

Here are the volunteer job descriptions:

Tech: physically checks the cars, driver licenses and helmets, decides if they're safe to run.

Registration: collects the approved tech forms, has driver sign waiver, then issues numbers and wristbands

Starter: contols the grid, head of track operations. autocross experience preferred with this position. Important job.

Timer/Drift judge. operates the stop watch, maintains times on chart assist the starter, makes sure only numbered cars get on track and no funny business being sneaked onto the course.

Corner Worker - alerts starter of problems, reset cones, picks up stuff that falls off cars, watch for fluid leaks, etc. corner workers cannot have cameras while on duty.

[Bubba1]

Here is the tentative track schedule, 3 drifting tmes in bold will be promoted by Carlisle, so expect lotsa spectators during those times.

Saturday08:00 Carlisle Gates open, unpack in paddock08:30-10:00 Tech/Registration 09:00-09:30 Driver/Volunteer Meeting, track walk09:30-10:00 Track open. Drift or Autocross warm up runs (untimed) 10:00-11:00 Autocross only (begin timed runs)11:00-12:00 Drift only (spectator event)12:00-1:00 Track closed for lunch1:00–2:00 tech/registration open for late arrivals1:00-2:45 Track open Autocross only (timed runs)2:45- 3:00 Drift warmup3:00- 4:15 Drift only (spectator event)4:15- 5:00 Autocross 5:00- 5:30 Track closed, clean up paddock:

Sunday08:00 Carlisle Gates open, unpack in paddock08:30-10:00 Tech/Registration08:30-08:50 Driver/Volunteer Meeting, track walk09:00-10:00 Track open Autocross only (timed runs)10:00-11:00 Drift only (spectator event)11:00-12:00 Autocross only (timed runs)12:00-1:00pm Track closed for lunch1:00 – 2:30pm Track reopens, Drift only 2:30- 3:45 Autocross only Drift only3:45- 4:30 Drift only 4:30-5:00 Track closed, clean up paddock.

It works out to about 6 hours each day of track time, split between auto-x and drifting. That's a lot of track time.

[Bubba1]

[Here is the volunteer grid. Please put in your handle under the slots you'dbe interested in doing. We need all slots filled in order to put on the event. We could use 4 corner workers per session, but could make do with 3.

Saturday Volunteer Schedule8:00-09:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _______________

9:00-10:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _______________

9:30-10:00 Autocross warmup runs (untimed)Starter_______________Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

10:00-11:00 AutocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

11:00-12:00 Drift with spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

1:00-2:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _______________

1:00-2:45 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

2:45-4:15 drift with spectatorsStarter ____________________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

4:15-5:00 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

Sunday Volunteer schedule

8:00-09:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _______________

9:00-10:00 autocrossTech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _______________Starter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

10:00-11:00 drift with spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

11:00- 12:00 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

1:00-2:30 drift no spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

2:30-3:45 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

3:45-4:30 drift no spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

Thanks, everyone.

[corey240]

Its Angela...Ill do all of the Registrations if you want me to.....Corey wasn't sure if i would be able to do some of the other things...but if theres something you think I could do, I will. Definately for all the Registrations though.

[Bubba1]

Its Angela...Ill do all of the Registrations if you want me to.....Corey wasn't sure if i would be able to do some of the other things...but if theres something you think I could do, I will. Definately for all the Registrations though.

Got you pencilled in. Thanks!

[Bubba1]

Updated:

Saturday Volunteer Schedule8:00-09:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration Mrs. Corey240

9:00-10:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________RegistrationMrs.Corey 240

9:30-10:00 Autocross warmup runs (untimed)Starter_______________Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________ 10:00-11:00 AutocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

11:00-12:00 Drift with spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

1:00-2:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration _Mrs.Corey240 1:00-2:45 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________ 2:45-4:15 drift with spectatorsStarter ____________________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

4:15-5:00 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________ Sunday Volunteer schedule 8:00-09:00Tech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration Mrs.Corey240

9:00-10:00 autocrossTech 1________________Tech 2 _______________Registration Mrs.Corey240Starter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

10:00-11:00 drift with spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________ 11:00- 12:00 autocrossStarter_______________Time keeper __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________ 1:00-2:30 drift no spectatorsStarter_______________Drift Judge __________________ Corner Worker1 _______________Corner Worker 2 _______________Corner Worker 3 ________________

[corey240]

is the drift event gona be judged at some point? i thought it wasnt?

[Bubba1]

A couple of tidbits, when looking at volunteer slots

Star Boys is a motorcycle stunt show. Supposed to be pretty good

The Bass Race is is a head-to-head car stereo competition where competitors play commercially available music for 30 seconds.

NCCA national custom car club is having a "Top flight" judging competition, so there will be a lotta customized cars on display.

[corey240]

so angelas the only person volunteered so far? just shows how much mad tyte jdm love we gots fo nico mang

[Bubba1]

is the drift event gona be judged at some point? i thought it wasnt?

Good question. The log I created for the drifting is mainly to keep track of the number of drift runs each driver makes. But I left space on the log form to add a score. I figured I'd leave it as an open item to be discussed at the first drivers meeting Saturday morning. If the drifters want scoring, we can accomodate If they don't, that's fine too.

[Chaotic_Warlord]

Is anyone bringing one of those cordless electric impact guns, or are we doing lug nuts by hand?

My best friend lost his walkie so I just have mine so I don't know how much good that will be.

Based on the look of the track I can see the potential for some really good auto-x, but I'm not seeing much driftability of it, it doesn't look all that wide so you can't really get a good chuki dori <sp?> going for that tight *** 90 degree turn at the bottom of the track. I see the the donut in the little squared off section on the side of the track and a couple feint drift marks on the 90 at the bottom of the track I was hoping it would more a big oval with a trick chicane in the middle. Maybe I'm just missing something from the pics you've posted.

How many laps do we get per turn? I'm gonna get laughed at cause I am on stock suspension thats old as balls and no diff, so it should be interesting.

[Bubba1]

Is anyone bringing one of those cordless electric impact guns, or are we doing lug nuts by hand?

My best friend lost his walkie so I just have mine so I don't know how much good that will be.

Based on the look of the track I can see the potential for some really good auto-x, but I'm not seeing much driftability of it, it doesn't look all that wide so you can't really get a good chuki dori <sp?> going for that tight *** 90 degree turn at the bottom of the track. I see the the donut in the little squared off section on the side of the track and a couple feint drift marks on the 90 at the bottom of the track I was hoping it would more a big oval with a trick chicane in the middle. Maybe I'm just missing something from the pics you've posted.

How many laps do we get per turn? I'm gonna get laughed at cause I am on stock suspension thats old as balls and no diff, so it should be interesting.

If your walkie talkie is CB based, like those motorolas, please bring it anyway. No, you won't be laughed at. And it appears there will be will be several participants with bone stock cars as well as some first timers. The emphasis is on fun.

With the autocross, it's one lap per run, and as many runs as you want. As far as drifting. it;'s also as many runs as you want, but I had assumed it was also one lap per run. But if you guys feel the drifting should be more than one lap, we can absolutely discuss it at the drivers meeting and decide then. I don't have a problem with 2 or 3 consecutive laps as long as the starter/drift judge and those lined up are not at risk. So it might end up that with multiple laps, the start/finish turn might off limits to drifting). The other concern I have with multiple laps is if the turnout is big, that everyone gets a shot to do multiple runs.We'll bring it up at the driver's meeting for sure.

The track was designed more for autocross than drifting. The tire marks (including that donut) were made not long before I arrived, by someone testing the track for drifting. He thought it worked fine. It's still a fun course. And the fact that it's not that long, means you can make multiple runs. The drifting will probably run clockwise, as the track is wider on the hill side of the track (opposite the PA turnpike side), so it'll give you more room to slide around that back turn. I was thinking the autocross might go the same way, but it was designed to go either direction.

Lug nuts will be checked at tech with manual torque wrenches, but I'm sure someone in the paddock will have one of those cordless impact wrenches and a floor jack.

[paulie240sxr]

just wandering what state this is in , the prices

[NSRsheets]

just wandering what state this is in , the prices

It's in Pennsylvania. I believe it's $50 to get in.

[Chaotic_Warlord]

Carlisle PA is about 30 minutes west of Harrisburg, the show is $20 a day plus the cost of parking unless you are signed up to be in the driving events then the parking is in the paddock area and is free. I believe I posted all of this stuff up before in this thread, take the time to read through it all before you ask questions.

[sean350z]

I can do tech inspection 9-10am and also 1-2pm. For Saturday only!!

Add me to the Auto-X list for Saturday only!!

Sean LawrenceDriving: Zenki 240sx, SA2005 [email protected] AutoX skills (not beginner/not expert)

[kireiS14]

Based on the look of the track I can see the potential for some really good auto-x, but I'm not seeing much driftability of it, it doesn't look all that wide so you can't really get a good chuki dori <sp?> going for that tight *** 90 degree turn at the bottom of the track. I see the the donut in the little squared off section on the side of the track and a couple feint drift marks on the 90 at the bottom of the track I was hoping it would more a big oval with a trick chicane in the middle. Maybe I'm just missing something from the pics you've posted.

meh~ who cares, it's practically free and it's legal; can't beat that ^_^