The 2013 Chris Carlisi Memorial Event is on track again!
04-23-13, 08:17 PM
#1
Original Gangster/Rotary!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (213)
The 2013 Chris Carlisi Memorial Event is on track again!
Based on last year's successful Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet at NJMP-Lightning with the TrackTime4Cars organization, we are again having it on track with them at the newly-repaved Pocono Raceway 2.5 mile Long Track configuration 
The main event and track day will be Saturday August 31st with an additional track day on Sunday September 1st.
I'm hopeful that given the long lead time given this time around, the event will be even bigger and better in 2013. More details to follow, and hope to see you all there
The main event and track day will be Saturday August 31st with an additional track day on Sunday September 1st.
I'm hopeful that given the long lead time given this time around, the event will be even bigger and better in 2013. More details to follow, and hope to see you all there
04-23-13, 08:28 PM
#3
Original Gangster/Rotary!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (213)
Some info on the road course configuration:
2.5 MILE ROAD COURSE
This international road racing circuit has accommodated the most exotic sports cars in the world, including IMSA GTP cars. The course features eight turns; two S’s and straightaway up to 3,055 feet long. The track width varies from 30-100′. Variation in course set up, using the chicane and south infield road course configuration is available upon request.
2.5 MILE ROAD COURSE
This international road racing circuit has accommodated the most exotic sports cars in the world, including IMSA GTP cars. The course features eight turns; two S’s and straightaway up to 3,055 feet long. The track width varies from 30-100′. Variation in course set up, using the chicane and south infield road course configuration is available upon request.
Last edited by GoodfellaFD3S; 04-23-13 at 08:32 PM.
04-24-13, 10:46 PM
#10
Original Gangster/Rotary!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (213)
This is already shaping up to be the best year yet..... Mike is one of Chris' oldest friends, and MemphisRaines82BrentDalton is a veritable war hero
If you 'Bama boys can drag ol' Stretch Nickell up with you, bring a coupla gallons of sweet tea please
P.S. Big John, we missed ya at DGRR bud
If you 'Bama boys can drag ol' Stretch Nickell up with you, bring a coupla gallons of sweet tea please
P.S. Big John, we missed ya at DGRR bud
04-24-13, 11:02 PM
#11
This is already shaping up to be the best year yet..... Mike is one of Chris' oldest friends, and MemphisRaines82BrentDalton is a veritable war hero
If you 'Bama boys can drag ol' Stretch Nickell up with you, bring a coupla gallons of sweet tea please
P.S. Big John, we missed ya at DGRR bud
If you 'Bama boys can drag ol' Stretch Nickell up with you, bring a coupla gallons of sweet tea please
P.S. Big John, we missed ya at DGRR bud
04-26-13, 06:05 AM
#16
^ Pretty cool history. I didn't know that was the car that Chris turned into the 3 rotor monster either.
I will be there for sure with my brother and the girlfriends. I am going to make sure our car will be done for this. Had a blast spectating last year, should be even more fun tracking a car.
-Austin
I will be there for sure with my brother and the girlfriends. I am going to make sure our car will be done for this. Had a blast spectating last year, should be even more fun tracking a car.
-Austin
04-26-13, 10:12 PM
#17
I guess he figured he had so many man hours working on it with me he couldn't stand to see it go. He had a MB FD at the time and he parted that car and sold off a bunch of the stuff from mine to get him started towards the 20B.
I tried to talk him out of it. But once he got something in his head he would see it through. I had the 99 spec front end for the car already You now see on the car I just not installed it. I actually talked him into keeping it and putting it on the car. He was having a fire sale to put the money into that motor build.
I remember Rich looking at it and Unboxing the lights thinking they would be cheap plastic knock offs and he was impressed I got the good stuff! They were real Mazda 99 spec parts. I don't know about now but back then we were just starting to get our hands on the real stuff.
I am in the process of buying another FD.
Chris wouldn't be happy because I am considering an LSX powered car. Rich has a mint 13k mile R1 he refuses to sell me because of my intentions.
I am stoked to be part of the RX-7 community again soon and I am even more excited to lend Rich a hand with the event this year. I am humbled by Rich's commitment to carrying on this event and bringing enthusiasts as well as those who were touched directly and indirectly either online or in person by Chris Carlisi.
I will be at the event and helping Rich in a small way to make this event to continue to be a success and to Honor Chris and his legacy. I also look forward to being part of a cause we all want to help out with and that's raising some money for Type 1 Diabetes research.
Rich is doing most of the work and organizing so continue to defer to that. I just want to thank Rich for letting me pay my respects to Chris and by helping out.
Rich, Jburer and myself were very close to Chris and knew him personally for several years.
I look forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying the event. Pray for good weather! I know I will.
Mike
I tried to talk him out of it. But once he got something in his head he would see it through. I had the 99 spec front end for the car already You now see on the car I just not installed it. I actually talked him into keeping it and putting it on the car. He was having a fire sale to put the money into that motor build.
I remember Rich looking at it and Unboxing the lights thinking they would be cheap plastic knock offs and he was impressed I got the good stuff! They were real Mazda 99 spec parts. I don't know about now but back then we were just starting to get our hands on the real stuff.
I am in the process of buying another FD.
Chris wouldn't be happy because I am considering an LSX powered car. Rich has a mint 13k mile R1 he refuses to sell me because of my intentions.
I am stoked to be part of the RX-7 community again soon and I am even more excited to lend Rich a hand with the event this year. I am humbled by Rich's commitment to carrying on this event and bringing enthusiasts as well as those who were touched directly and indirectly either online or in person by Chris Carlisi.
I will be at the event and helping Rich in a small way to make this event to continue to be a success and to Honor Chris and his legacy. I also look forward to being part of a cause we all want to help out with and that's raising some money for Type 1 Diabetes research.
Rich is doing most of the work and organizing so continue to defer to that. I just want to thank Rich for letting me pay my respects to Chris and by helping out.
Rich, Jburer and myself were very close to Chris and knew him personally for several years.
I look forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying the event. Pray for good weather! I know I will.
Mike
04-26-13, 10:40 PM
#18
I remember Rich looking at it and Unboxing the lights thinking they would be cheap plastic knock offs and he was impressed I got the good stuff! They were real Mazda 99 spec parts. I don't know about now but back then we were just starting to get our hands on the real stuff.
I am in the process of buying another FD.
Chris wouldn't be happy because I am considering an LSX powered car. Rich has a mint 13k mile R1 he refuses to sell me because of my intentions.
Chris wouldn't be happy because I am considering an LSX powered car. Rich has a mint 13k mile R1 he refuses to sell me because of my intentions.
Rich, Jburer and myself were very close to Chris and knew him personally for several years.
I look forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying the event. Pray for good weather! I know I will.
Mike
I look forward to seeing everyone there and enjoying the event. Pray for good weather! I know I will.
Mike
04-28-13, 08:15 PM
#24
Original Gangster/Rotary!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (213)
Roger that Edward
Guys, Nice Guy Eddie has graciously insisted that we accept a generous donation which will be a monetary award towards the RX-7 owner to drive the furthest to the event, helping to take the sting out of the fuel costs.
Thanks so much, 'Classy' indeed
Guys, Nice Guy Eddie has graciously insisted that we accept a generous donation which will be a monetary award towards the RX-7 owner to drive the furthest to the event, helping to take the sting out of the fuel costs.
Thanks so much, 'Classy' indeed
04-29-13, 01:25 PM
#25
Roger that Edward
Guys, Nice Guy Eddie has graciously insisted that we accept a generous donation which will be a monetary award towards the RX-7 owner to drive the furthest to the event, helping to take the sting out of the fuel costs.
Thanks so much, 'Classy' indeed
Guys, Nice Guy Eddie has graciously insisted that we accept a generous donation which will be a monetary award towards the RX-7 owner to drive the furthest to the event, helping to take the sting out of the fuel costs.
Thanks so much, 'Classy' indeed
Maybe I should drive me FD up there