Maybe you were a member of NICO last year when the NicoFest Carlisle 2009 happened, and you just didnt know about it, or were too lazy to take the drive... 2009 Pic Thread 56k killer
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Maybe some of you even heard about it in 2008... 2008 Pic thread... 56k killer
Well heres your super advanced notice... 136 days in advance!
Please bear with me, I understand this OP is lengthy, but hopefully it will answer any and all questions!
Carlisle Performance & Style 2010 is: May 8 - May 9 (many will be staying at the hotel the night of the 7th and 8th)
NICOFEST IS A FREE EVENT TO ALL NICO MEMBERS WHO STATE THEY WILL BE GOING ON THIS THREAD! You must pay your fee to the grounds owners, but nothing further!
FRIGGIN AWESOME TIME!
Autocross CHECKDyno CHECKDrifting CHECKdB Bass Comp CHECKBurnout Contest CHECKBikini Contest CHECK
Chime in and lets get a "Ill be there" list going..."Ok im sold! What do I need to do to get in to the 2009 Carlisle NICOfest?"
NICOFEST 2009 ENTRY
$50 for Nicofest gets you*driving into carlisle with a window sticker and parking with all the crew*Admission for TWO PEOPLE for the 2 DAYS*Dyno access (fee to dyno)*Showfield Judging*Autocross*Drift*"Behind the Ropes Access"- To get behind the "gates" surrounding the Autocross and Drift area... Either your on the track area with us, or you have to watch from the top of a hill.
Im Goin to Carlisle NicoFest 2010:1. LongBeachCoupe2. SurmanM3. DReed864. sentrastace5. maxentropy6. Marisha7. Viperjunkie8. Dangeris9. Toxik10. Mattv60911.Bmore-coupe12.mchedaddi13.2008AltiCoupeDan14.cellardoorv 15. Phenom16.maxentropy 17.djdlross18. Mystery Person19.Sentrastace (LBC Booked Room)20.AZHitman (nico owner)21.OutToWinPAHC (240sx nico mod)22.AltiCoupeDan23.24.25.
I will be going down on the 7th at night to sleep there and wake up early on the 8th... and for you guys who dig a caravan... this is THE CARAVAN of all caravans leaving from NY!
HOTEL INFOWe are staying at:
Holiday Inn West5401 Carlisle PikeMechanicsburg PA 17050717-697-0321PLEASE CONTACT LBC FOR BOOKING INFO!
Regular room: 124.99Reg Room non-cancelleable: $103
Whose staying at the Holiday Inn:1. LongBeachCoupe(LBC Booked Room)2.SurmanM (LBC Booked Room)3. Dangeris +1 4.Applebonker (LBC Booked Room)5.DReed86 (LBC Booked Room)6. Marisha +1 (LBC Booked Room)7. Mattv609 (LBC Booked Room)8.Mchedaddi (LBC Booked Room)9.bmorecoupe (LBC Booked Room)10. cellardoorv (LBC Booked Room)11.Phenom (LBC Booked Room)12.Mystery Guest (LBC Booked Room)13.djdlros (LBC Booked Room)14.maxentropy 15.Sentrastace (LBC Booked Room)16.AZHitman (nico owner)17.OutToWinPAHC (240sx nico mod)18.AltiCoupeDan19.20.
WE HAVE OVER 175 CARS COMING FROM NICO!
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The Fine PrintGeneral Event Rules
- Participants must be 18 or older licensed drivers
- Event is open to all registered drivers with any make car thatpass 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 alsomeet 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.
- This is an "at risk" event. That is, the only insurance covering you and your vehicle during this event is your own. Carlisle Events and NICOclub are not responsible for any damages, injuries, thefts.
- Driving on the track is free to those who have pre-registered onthis NICO thread. But Participants must still pay admission to the Carlisle Performance and Style show.
- Un-registered participants (walk ins) are also welcome to run on the track, but will be subject to a one time $25 fee to participate. That is over and above the admission to the Carlisle Performance and Style show.
-There will be no rental helmets available, so participants must supply theirown SA2000 (or newer) Snell rated helmets (no cracks). Motorcycle helmets are also acceptable, but they must have a Snell rating of M2000 or newer. We will also accept helmets with a BSI safety rating of 6658 Type A. Note, helmets with just an SAE/DOT rating are not acceptable. Please make sure you check your helmet to make sure they not only have a Snell sticker but that it's a current one, If there is no valid Snell sticker, that helmet cannot be used. Bicycle helmets are also not acceptable. It is okay to share helmets, but please be forewarned, no one will be permitted on that track without wearing an approved helmet. Each participant must advise during tech/registration if he or she is sharing helmets.If you have a helmet, bring it, if not dont worry, you will be able to borrow one, DONT GO BUY A HELMET JUST BECAUSE OF THIS!
- Long cotton pants/cotton shirts mandatory while driving on track (jeansare fine, but no shorts, please.)
- No flip/flops or sandals. 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 ondriver side rear window.
- 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 wearan 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 NICOassume 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. 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 toprevent 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 ifthe corners are staffed.
- And most importantly, 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. Please be sure to check your over carefully before coming. It would be a shame not to be able to run because of something small.
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: Autocross: legal tread, no cuts, no cord showing, no dry rot.Drift: no tire requirements
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: SA2000/M2000 ratings or newer. No cracks. DOT/SAE (only) rated helmets are not acceptable,
Gas cap : present and secured.___________________________________________________________VOLUNTEERSSome of you may think the staff here gets paid, WE DONT!We do this all for the love of the community....
Since this is a free event, we’ll need volunteers to make it happen.Volunteers are naturally welcome to drive. But 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: checking in attendees, signing waivers, assigning car numbers, issuing wristbands.
Corner workers: for safety, picking up cones, reporting knocked over cones, watching for debris, spin outs, fluids, etc.
Starter: In charge of safety, launches drivers. Coordinates with corner workers.
OTHER DETAILS
You will go through tech prior to registration. Tech is located at the NICOfest tent just outside the entrance to the paddock. Once you,your car, and your helmet pass tech, you then register at the same tent, where you will sign waivers and be issued a wrist band and a number for your car. The number is to be taped to the inside of the driver side rear window. Please wear the wrist band for the duration of the event.
If your car already has a number, we will let you use it, but please let us know that number when you register, so we don't give it out to someone else.
You only need to register once for the duration of the event.
The Carlisle main gates will open at 8am both days. the official address is as follows:.
Carlisle Fairgrounds1000 Bryn Mawr RoadCarlisle PA 17013-1588REGISTER HERE: Carlisle Events
Carlisle is just west of Harrisburg PA. convenient to the PA turnpike andI-81.
The track is located on the north side of the property, and can be seen from the PA turnpike. Once you come thru the gate into the fairgrounds, and pass the buildings, you will turn left and head for the big tent.
The track itself an out-and-back asphalt course with a grass infield. There are some on and off camber turns that make this course much more interesting than a normal parking lot autocross setup. It is a second gear course. You should find it easy to navigate, but challenging to get thru fast. There will also be a lot of spectators which adds to the excitement. Both the track and paddock are fenced in.
We will publish the autocross/drift schedules as soon as they get finalized. The drifting will be featured by the show so expect plenty of spectators.
To register for the Performance and style show itself, please refer to Carlisle's Registration page. This will get you credentials to get into the show. Once you are inside, if you are registered for the track event, simply come on down to the paddock and check in. There is also plenty of parking if you choose not to run on the track.
You may bring a guest into the paddock with you as long they register the same way as you did. Non registered guests must pay to enter the paddock. It will be $15 per non registered guest to enter the paddock.That's it for now, please stay tuned in case of any changes or announcements.
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