NMC AUTOX @ LIME ROCK JULY 8, 2023

OK folks…its that time again.  An email will be going out to ALL registered Clubmembers tomorrow March 10

 

that email will contain the basic information on signing up for the autoX this year. Everyone is getting the info at the same time.  The event will be open to REGISTERED AND DUES PAID CLUBMEMBERS  first

The event will be limited to 40 drivers. Members can share a car, but both drivers must be entered according to the above criteria.

 

Once entries start coming in, the names list will be posted in this thread…not on the events page

 

The basic information on what the event is all about is on the event page…

 

READ YOUR EMAIL!!…and please follow the instructions

 

Joe

Discussion

Finally got a chance to watch the two videos…very well done, and thank you very much for posting them

I am sure we have more of those great videos and pictures of the event.

@Keith, you captured great highlights of the event.  Thank you for sharing!

I Loved seeing RED PPR moving.  It felt so much faster driving her.  I need to start shifting gears instead of leaving it in 3rd gear and letting the turbo torque move her around.

Thanks again for sharing the video!

“Look mom, that’s me!”

Great video!

Hello everyone,

I created a short video of the Lime Rock AUTOX day and below is the link to it.

Many thanks to Peter Amato for converting my video and adding it to the AUTO Newsletter

It was such a fun day I wanted to document it.

https://nutmegmiata.org/autox-2023/

A huge thanks to all the club members and officers who make this such a great event.  The camaraderie just can’t be beat.  I know I don’t attend too many events, but I really look forward to this one every year. I had a lot of fun catching up with people I haven’t seen in years (Fred Wright!) and meeting other members for the first time.

Thanks to Joe, Dave, Bruce, Rob, Levi, Keith Lynch and the LRP staff (Stephen Huntley and Ryan King) for directing traffic and keeping us safe out there. An extra special thanks to Joe for getting my car ready. 😉

For those that are interested, here are my timed runs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWcTGLxtg1o

When’s the next one? 🙂

Couldn’t have said it better myself, Levi. Thanks to everyone involved for making it a fun filled day, and especially to the guys working the track, sweating it out to keep us safe and happy. Hope to return the favor someday some way. I got the chance to really drive the car to its limits for the first time.
I did notice it’s time to change clutch fluid as the pedal started to get all wonky as the temps rose. Wondering if I should just go ahead and replace everything as a preventative measure…. no idea when or if the cylinders have been replaced. Maybe bleed it for now and save replacement for the fall tech day? Hmmm.

So many people to say thanks but you know who you are…Nutmeg club officers, AutoX drivers, Instructors, Co-drivers, volunteers, and most importantly our Nutmet Club espectators.  Thank you for coming out and make our AutoX @Lime Rock Park a fun and safe club event!

Also want to congratulate our fastest lap times for the entire AutoX track.

I learned many important aspects of my car’s handling traits specially at the limits safely on the track.

My car is ready for the MATG 2023!

I had soo much fun i think the adrenaline was still keeping me up sunday night!

Thank you to Robert M. And lance L. I learned so much from you both

 

Great day.  Thanks to all those responsible!  I posted a video of our little parade while staging for the timed runs.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DiU1qUfLtU

Oh, and to the person I told that I have Kirkey 17 Road Race seats; correction – they are 16s and I still had to pound the transmission tunnel a bit.  Dan

Too many people to thank!  Great day!  Great fun!  Great family community Nutmeg!  Great job!

 

I have my performance driving tank on full!  For this year… Lol.the Gas tank… Well that’s another story… And phew.. 16.9mpg.  yuck.

 

See you all at the Poker run!

 

 

What a day…

 

i will recap later…

 

special thanks to Dave…Bruce…Rob…Keith…Ryan…Robin…Angelo..Rob M..Lance..Tommy..for making this event happen

 

there is more than what is apparent on the surface

So i guess im not the only one staying at the cornwall inn in in south kent tonight?

Counting down to tomorrow…and still one spot that came open at the last minute…if anyone is interested…please reach out

Here is the updated entry list as of right now…still trying to find one more person

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Sean Leitch
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
James Sorrentino
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruce Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Ken Geiger
Ben Persechino
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Mark Davis
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

Another reminder…

 

Driver meeting at 9AM on Saturday

Just a little reminder…the following information was posted here in this thread back on March 11

 

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event.  no ifs ands or buts

 

NO REFUNDS FROM THE CLUB.  This is a popular event and it always generates a waiting list.  If for some reason you cannot attend…broken car..broken bone..didn’t check the family calendar…whatever

 

We will put someone from the waiting list together with the person that needs to drop out and they can work it out.  Our Treasurer, Bob, has enough on his plate taking care of things.  We tried that a few years back…that dog don’t bark.  Not going back there

 

We have ALWAYS pulled names from the wait list…sometimes sooner…sometimes later

 

Unfortunately, we have exhausted the names on the waiting list as of last weekend…Angela has sent out two email this week to the general membership with this subject being the top line…open spot for saturday

So sorry to hear this emillio…I called and left a message…

 

unfortunately, we have exhausted our waiting list…I am already working on trying to fill the spot vacated by Kyle with a last minute work assignment…ring me back please

Hello all,

I apologize for the short notice, but I am not able to participate in the Autocross this Saturday and would like to give up my spot to another member who wants it. My Miata has been having trouble starting and I thought I had the time to fix it before the 8th, but I’ve unfortunately had far too little time to work on it. I hope someone can step up and take advantage of my spot despite the short notice, and that everyone has a great time at the event!

Thanks Lance – fingers crossed Joe can fix it.. Thank you.

OK John…Expect a call from me shortly…i can fix this

 

John will be here this evening for the repair…

I know Joe Wall just saw this like I did.. he has at least a loaner radiator but he might have a new valve..petcock.

 

 

So my timing belt snapped and I had Mazda of Milford do the repair, I noticed I was leaking coolant from the radiator plug and noticed it had been snapped off at the head. It seems like it may have been overtightened. I’m trying to fix so I can attend the AutoX but right now dead in the water. Does anyone have a trick to remove a broken radiator plug? I’m going to post on the tech forum as well. Thank you.

The email went out to all members last night letting everyone know about the opening…hopefully someone in the Club steps up and will come out for this fun event

We plan on spectating. Will be purchasing (1) lunch.

So sorry to hear this…unfortunately, we cleared the waiting list over the weekend

 

i have asked angela to send out to ALL members an email that there is a spot open for another DUES PAID MEMBER.

 

Lets give that a couple of days to see what happens

Fellow members,

I am sad to say I am no longer able to attend the 2023 NMC AutoX this Saturday. Just today I was assign to an emergency building infrastructure inspection set at the lucky day of 7/08….

That being said, it is what it is and I hope to attend next years event. Which member shall I now contact to arrange spots?

As of yesterday…the waiting list has no names on it. If anyone wants to be placed on the waiting list, please post in this thread.  There is still a week remaining before the event, and sometimes stuff happens…and it often does, even on the day before…so don’t give up hope!!

Here is the updated entry list

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Sean Leitch
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
James Sorrentino
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruce Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Ken Geiger
Ben Persechino
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Kyle Nguyen
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

For the spectators…arriving at 9am is ok…if you want a long day…the early portion is getting organized and divided into groups, going over what we will be doing, etc

things start in earnest with cars doing practice runs about 9:30…then timed runs at noon, along with lunch, and after the timed runs, its pretty much open lapping until 5

plan accordingly…bring sunscreen…stay hydrated…bring a chair…lunch will be available at the event for spectators…I think last year we asked for $10..or maybe $8??…maybe Bob Baron can correct me if different…cash only

I’m going just as a spectator therefore we do no need to be st LR at 9:00. Since we live an hour from litchfield it would mean leaving at 7:30 for a 8:30 meet. If anyone else going as a spectator wants to meet a bit later in the AM I’m in. Otherwise see you all there at lime rock.

I would definitely meet up in downtown Litchfield but the event starts at 9, and I’d like to get there on the early side.  Probably be heading thru Litchfield around 8:30?

 

So it sounds like some of us are going to meet downtown Litchfield on July 8th before heading up to lime rock taking the Scenic route that Joe Wall suggested. Just need to know what time everyone wants to meet? is 10am to early or too late. Let everyone know.

Thanks, Keith Alfier

Sounds good to me. Im coming up from long island the night before. I just gotta see where im staying and see where Litchfield is in relation to that and limerock.

We could meet up in downtown Litchfield where route 202 and 63 cross?  Some time in the morning I assume? Anyway just a thought.

Keith Alfier

Hi,

I would be interested in meeting up for the scenic route there. Where would the meet up spot be located?

Here is the updated waiting list as of 6/27

If someone wants to give up their spot please directly contact these members IN ORDER

Terri Christenson
Sean Leitch

Hey guys! New here, but I’d like to join the wait list in case someone drops out last minute.

Thanks!

In regards to the ‘scenic route’…up 63 out of Litchfield to the rotary in goshen…then take Rt 4 towards Cornwall…at the flashing light go straight to West Cornwall across the covered bridge…then straight across Rt 7 from the covered bridge onto West Cornwall Rd. then right onto white Hollow rd, which takes you straight to the track entrance.

THAT is the scenic route…and very entertaining

I am interested in joining the drive to Lime rock. Where and at what time are you guys thinking of meeting up.

Thanks

Keith Alfier

Also, if anyone is coming up Route 8 and wants to take the “scenic” route through the Litchfield/Goshen/Canaan, feel free to message me and we can meet up and go as a pack.

So looking forward to this. Can’t wait to learn more about car control. Hopefully the weather is nice but if it rains I guess we’ll be practicing drifting!

Can’t believe AutoX is upon us.  Time flies for sure!

Speaking of flying, it not going to be me.     I will do the same thing I did from previous Nutmeg autoX…that is to learn as much as I can, know my car’s handling traits and  not to break my ND RF club BBR turbo.

Having said that, rain is not going to be a deterrent for me.   However, this may affect lap times for some but at the end of the day, we are so fortunate for having an opportunity to AutoX ALL-Day at Lime Rock Park at a third if the price!

It is going to be great.

Respectfully

Thanks for letting us know, looking forward to a great day. Hopefully we will get this rainy stretch out of the way, fingers crossed for good weather.

Dave

Kieth,

Thanks for letting us know, looking forward to a great day. Hopefully we will get this rainy stretch out of the way, fingers crossed for good weather.

Dave

Myself and Joan will be at the Lime Rock day but only as spectators and will by buying lunch.

Keith Alfier

One more change to the entry list…

 

Here is the updated entry list

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
James Sorrentino
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruse Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Ken Geiger
Ben Persechino
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Kyle Nguyen
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

Here is the updated waiting list as of 6/22 @ 4:45

If someone wants to give up their spot please directly contact these members IN ORDER

 

Terri Christenson

 

One change to the entry list…

 

Here is the updated entry list

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruse Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Ken Geiger
Ben Persechino
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Kyle Nguyen
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

Here is another update to the waiting list

 

Here is the updated waiting list

If someone wants to give up their spot please directly contact these members IN ORDER

 

Terri Christenson

James Sorrentino

If anyone wants to be added to the waiting list for this event…please post here and I will adjust things.

 

As the date nears, there is a really good chance that someone will drop out last minute…it does happen a lot…even right up to the day before…so watch this thread if you are not in but would like to be

Here is the updated entry list

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruse Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Ken Geiger
Martin Spellman
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Kyle Nguyen
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

Here is the updated waiting list

If someone wants to give up their spot please contact these members IN ORDER

Antonio (Ben) Persechino

Terri Christenson

James Sorrentino

Anyone willing to have me ride shotgun for the autocross………….

LET ME KNOW!  🙂

Robin Denny

Here is the updated waiting list

If someone wants to give up their spot please contact these members IN ORDER

Martin Spellmen

Antonio (Ben) Persechino

Terri Christenson

James Sorrentino

 

Someone on this list is gonna get contacted in the next couple days…a Clubmember on the list will be giving up a spot due to health reasons

 

Use the members area to contact the individual…and give them a chance to respond…at least a day…

Hopefully everyone on the list is dues current for 2023…if you are not, then that has to be fixed prior to accepting any offer of an open spot

Richard Williams has given up his spot to Ken Geiger. Ken, welcome to the official list.

DAVE M-

I need Jim Gallus email – Richard W. is dropping out and it looks like Jim is the next on the waitlist?

 

Robin Denny

Updated WAITING LIST

If someone wants to give up their spot please contact these members in order.

Jim Gallus

Ken Geiger

Martin Spellmen

Antonio (Ben) Persechino

Terri Christenson

James Sorrentino

Please add me to the waitlist for the July 8th event.  TY

please add me to the waitlist.

According to my information, Ben is not current for 2023 annual dues. For the Auto-Cross he would have to be current.

I’m adding Ben to the list, he sent in a check well after the event had closed, and has not responded to multiple communication attempts by Bob. Ben if you are reading this please reach out to us about your sign up status.

here is the WAITING LIST in case someone drops out…in order

JIM GALLUS…(via phone conversation yesterday evening)

KEN GEIGER

MARTIN SPELLMAN

Antonio (Ben) Persechino

here is the WAITING LIST in case someone drops out…in order

JIM GALLUS…(via phone conversation yesterday evening)

KEN GEIGER

MARTIN SPELLMAN

 

 

Caught sleeping on the job and I missed this.  Please add me to the waiting list, thanks.

Thanks Joe for the updated list.

Oh boy,This event sold out fast!

Please add me to the waiting list. Ken Geiger. Let me know if you need $$$ to be on the list. Thanks Joe

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!!!

 

Here is the FINAL list…for now…lol!!…Note…there are 42 names on the list…due to USPS time gap, we did not get checks that were postmarked last Friday until today…stuff happens…next time we will try to do better.  so…we end up with a couple extra people…

 

This event is SOLD OUT!!

 

if you wish to be put on the wait list…let us know .

 

William Comey
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
Bruse Richard
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Richard Williams
Riobin Denny
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint
Levy Reyes
Keith Dagle
Kyle Nguyen
Scott Chamberlain
Rita Chamberlain

I do not have the list from Bob yet…as soon as i do i will post it

Hey Joe. When you get the chance can you confirm if I made it to the list? I have a feeling I was the final person to submit payments. Thanks

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

 

As of 1:14am this morning…Bob was checking the accounts and what not….and of course someone sent me a text and payment at 7:35 this morning…which turned out to be too late

 

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Three spots remaining STILL can’t see where to sign up? Last email from Joe is address wordpress@nutmegmiata.org?

Now that the initial frenzy has died down…and Bob is able to take a breath…here is the latest list

 

As of 6pm on sunday there are three spots remaining for Clubmembers.

 

Dave McGaughan
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
John Stockwell
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Richard Williams
Riobin Denny
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen
Emilio Toussaint

reply to Tom’s question ….thread says to see email. Email says to see thread. Am I missing something here?

 

The email gave instructions for payment…the Forum thread is for questions and comments

 

Payment gets you on the list…payment is the key

A little more information…

 

This is a RAIN OR SHINE event.  no ifs ands or buts

 

NO REFUNDS FROM THE CLUB.  This is a popular event and it always generates a waiting list.  If for some reason you cannot attend…broken car..broken bone..didn’t check the family calendar…whatever

 

We will put someone from the waiting list together with the person that needs to drop out and they can work it out.  Our Treasurer, Bob, has enough on his plate taking care of things.  We tried that a few years back…that dog don’t bark.  Not going back there

 

We have ALWAYS pulled names from the wait list…sometimes sooner…sometimes later

Thread says to see email. Email says to see thread. Am I missing something here?

OK…here is the latest list as of 5:30 on Saturday.  Looks like only 4 spots remaining

 

Dave McGaughan
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
John Stockwell
Michael Samuelson
Matt Leblanc
Peter DelMastro
James Davidson
Richard Williams
Riobin Denny
Lee Meltzer
Paulo DeCarvalho
Marcos Medeiros
Carl Pedersen

A little bird just told me we are at 34 members signed up and paid…

 

As soon as i have the updated list i will post it here

Well…this is definitely a record pace for signups…wanna wager that it will be sold out by sunday evening?

 

Based on what i see here we are now at 30…and i am texting with someone now that sent in their application yesterday and is making payment for dues and autoX this afternoon…so that will be 31…yowwzza!!

 

Reminder…we will be starting a waiting list after the event is full.

OK, I’m in PayPal payment complete. Thanks

Joe, Not seeing where/how to sign up for July 8 AUTOX. My membership renewal was cashed 3/7/23. Please add me to list and tell me how to sign up officially. Thanks, Lee Meltzer

Richard Williams and I are in I hope!

 

Robin Denny

Sent in! Now just to ensure I have the day off…

nothing special required.  You are responsible for the condition of your car.  As long as nothing is loose or falling off, you are good to go

 

No class rules…street tires or slicks…etc..etc

Is there any required safety equipment for this? Helmet, roll bar etc? Ive run this course before in my old GTI and its was just a blast. I think I’m going to go for it.

Here is the list as of 6pm on Friday….lots of activity for the first day fer sure!!…27 names on the list

Dave McGaughan
Kalob Gordon
Dave Gridly
Daniel Glass
Lance Lazzara
Kenneth Chambers
Robert Meany
Robert Lang
John Healey
Thomas Jones
Dave Hallgren
John Hallgren
Anders Hallgren
Michael Lamb
William Hazeltine
Ronald Stuart
Gerard Downes
Karina Shrypnyk
Even Beaman
Jason Miller
Scott Sailer
Chris Stephenson
Angelo Brigante
TJ White
George Bevilacqua
John Stockwell
Michael Samuelson

Well folks…you have been really quick on the draw getting payments in on the first day…at a RECORD pace.

 

I talked to Bob about an hour ago…he has 21 payments in already.

 

Once this event fills, we will start a waiting list as we have done in past years.  heads up…we ALWAYS get a couple folks in from the waiting list, usually in the last week before the event

 

Joe

Dues and AutoX paid. Now let’s hope my car is still in commission for July!

Please add me to the list…

Dues Paid and I had the golden ticket.

Better lucky than good any day.

 

No click…read the email sent to all clubmembers

 

payment instructions in the email…payment is the RSVP getting you on the list…which will be posted here in this thread, not on the event page

Hey!

Where do I click to sign up?

Randall

Dues and autocross paid!

Here it is only 9am on friday…first day of signups…these three plus two others I have gotten text messages from…

 

Poor Bob is probably going a little nuts already…lol!!

 

 

Sweet! Had a blast last year.  Just sent in payment and dues via PayPal. See you there!

I’m in!  Paid, (And I read the instructions in the email!) —-> Sent 8:00AM from Angela

 

Do I register here for Autocross? I’ll send PayPal payment. Robert Lang. 95 Miata.