August 31, 2013 Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet & Track Day Official Information Thread!
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August 31, 2013 Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet & Track Day Official Information Thread!
It's that time of year again....the SIXTH Annual Carlisi Memorial Event is upon us!
A shot of Chris' father Ron Carlisi next to his son's Mandeville 20B FD that is being taken care of by Ray 'Malloy Mazda' Crowe:
Please subscribe to this thread and check periodically as I'll be updating this initial post with new information!
Like last year's event that was held at NJ Motorsports Park on the Lightning track, this year the event will be held at Pocono Raceway in PA, with four 20-25 minute sessions with Instructors riding along. Beginners are encouraged!
The choice of venue the past few years is appropriate, as Chris always planned to track his 20B FD along with driving it in and around NYC---he always had very lofty goals, and had a habit of accomplishing them.
To register, please paypal $20 per car and $10 per additional passenger (children are free) to: ChrisCarlisiMemorial@yahoo.com. If you'd like a T-Shirt, please include $15 per shirt along with the size you'd like. List your full name, forum name, email address, and short description of your rotary steed. A portion of the profits will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Notice above I said 'a portion'..... I should have said 'the majority.' One change this year is the idea of Chris' mother Judie, who was very close with him. She knows how much Chris loved RX-7s and loved being at the racetrack as a spectator. He especially loved the idea of rotary-powered FDs flying around the track spitting fireballs! This past year she generously covered one lucky raffle winners' track time, and John Renna of BlueberryFarms fame was the lucky winner (seen below). This year, a small amount of the money raised will go towards sponsoring the track days of grassroots RX-7 enthusiasts. A wonderful idea and I'm sure one that Chris would approve of!
Here is a thread with pics from one of the past year's events to give you an idea of the caliber of cars that have attended (and the huge amount of fun we had!):
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...hread-1009152/
I'd say this picture pretty much sums up the great time had by all:
MORE IMPORTANT INFO!!
Here is the track address for mapquests and GPS:
Directions to Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Please feel free to check out the Pocono Raceway site and learn more about the track and the great events that they hold there all year long:
Pocono Raceway, Pocono 400, Pennsylvania 400
NOTES OF INTEREST:
1>>>Tracking is available both Saturday and Sunday, one or both days
2>>>If you plan to track the car it's highly recommended to have the car inspected at a reputable shop to ensure the brakes/suspension/drivetrain are in good working order. If you fail the required trackside tech inspection you will not be allowed on track!
3>>>Please come with a full tank of fuel, gas stations are not very close to the track and the fuel on track is a bit pricey
4>>>If you have one, bring a folding canvas chair to sit on as aside from the bleachers seating will be limited
5>>>We will be asking for qualified volunteers to assist in the mandatory early-morning Tech session which will be required for all those going on track
Saturday August 31st
8 AM ******Gates Open
10 AM *****Car Show Judging Begins
12 noon ****Lunchtime
2 PM ******Ron Carlisi (and others) Speech on Chris' life and on juvenile diabetes
4 PM ******Rotary Insanity Raffle!!!
5 PM ******Car Show Winners announced
8:30 PM ****Sundown
Throughout the day there will be plenty to do, between checking out the track cars in the paddocks, watching the cars on track from various vantage points, and chatting with other members of the rotary community.
PLEASE NOTE that the track sign-up form and track session schedule will be available SOON
Information on the recommended hotel to stay at, with preferred rates for our group can be found below:
Upon arrival please make your way to the Registration table, which will be in the parking area and easy to find. Bring with you any parts that you will be donating to the raffle. You will receive a name badge sticker to write your name and forum name on.....you may get to meet in person one of your internet buddies!
RAFFLE:
Tickets will be $5 for smaller items and $10 for the big boys....there will be a wide variety of parts & services being given out.
Some of the items being raffled off:
Banzai Racing Braces galore....trans, diff, oil pan etc
IRP Chris Carlisi Memorial Ported Motor (1/2 price labor, which is to be donated to JDRF)
IRP Motor Mounts
IRP Complimentary Compression tests
Sakebomb Garage FREE set of their famous Projector HID Headlights valued at $975
Malloy Mazda A plethora of gift certificates w/Ray Crowe's autograph
BNR Supercars TD61 Billlet turbo at large discount
RX7. com FD goodies TBD
www.Rotary13B1. com a large assortment of shirts, keychains, and other awesome goodies
More to come!
There will be Paypal access available to buy raffle tickets in a pinch, but please bring adequate cash with you.
CAR SHOW:
There will be classes for FB, FC, FD, RX-8, and 20B powered. There must be a minimum 10 cars in order for a class to be judged.
Categories for each class include:
***Best stock (or near-stock) car
***Best modified car/appearance
***Best modified car/performance
Last year's overall Best in Show winner of the car show, Sean from Long Island:
A video of Scrubby in Clunkers on Lightning during last year's event, he makes it look easy every year:
Hope to see everyone there!
A shot of Chris' father Ron Carlisi next to his son's Mandeville 20B FD that is being taken care of by Ray 'Malloy Mazda' Crowe:
Please subscribe to this thread and check periodically as I'll be updating this initial post with new information!
Like last year's event that was held at NJ Motorsports Park on the Lightning track, this year the event will be held at Pocono Raceway in PA, with four 20-25 minute sessions with Instructors riding along. Beginners are encouraged!
The choice of venue the past few years is appropriate, as Chris always planned to track his 20B FD along with driving it in and around NYC---he always had very lofty goals, and had a habit of accomplishing them.
To register, please paypal $20 per car and $10 per additional passenger (children are free) to: ChrisCarlisiMemorial@yahoo.com. If you'd like a T-Shirt, please include $15 per shirt along with the size you'd like. List your full name, forum name, email address, and short description of your rotary steed. A portion of the profits will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
Notice above I said 'a portion'..... I should have said 'the majority.' One change this year is the idea of Chris' mother Judie, who was very close with him. She knows how much Chris loved RX-7s and loved being at the racetrack as a spectator. He especially loved the idea of rotary-powered FDs flying around the track spitting fireballs! This past year she generously covered one lucky raffle winners' track time, and John Renna of BlueberryFarms fame was the lucky winner (seen below). This year, a small amount of the money raised will go towards sponsoring the track days of grassroots RX-7 enthusiasts. A wonderful idea and I'm sure one that Chris would approve of!
Here is a thread with pics from one of the past year's events to give you an idea of the caliber of cars that have attended (and the huge amount of fun we had!):
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...hread-1009152/
I'd say this picture pretty much sums up the great time had by all:
MORE IMPORTANT INFO!!
Here is the track address for mapquests and GPS:
Directions to Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Please feel free to check out the Pocono Raceway site and learn more about the track and the great events that they hold there all year long:
Pocono Raceway, Pocono 400, Pennsylvania 400
NOTES OF INTEREST:
1>>>Tracking is available both Saturday and Sunday, one or both days
2>>>If you plan to track the car it's highly recommended to have the car inspected at a reputable shop to ensure the brakes/suspension/drivetrain are in good working order. If you fail the required trackside tech inspection you will not be allowed on track!
3>>>Please come with a full tank of fuel, gas stations are not very close to the track and the fuel on track is a bit pricey
4>>>If you have one, bring a folding canvas chair to sit on as aside from the bleachers seating will be limited
5>>>We will be asking for qualified volunteers to assist in the mandatory early-morning Tech session which will be required for all those going on track
OFFICIAL TIMELINE:
Saturday August 31st
8 AM ******Gates Open
10 AM *****Car Show Judging Begins
12 noon ****Lunchtime
2 PM ******Ron Carlisi (and others) Speech on Chris' life and on juvenile diabetes
4 PM ******Rotary Insanity Raffle!!!
5 PM ******Car Show Winners announced
8:30 PM ****Sundown
Throughout the day there will be plenty to do, between checking out the track cars in the paddocks, watching the cars on track from various vantage points, and chatting with other members of the rotary community.
PLEASE NOTE that the track sign-up form and track session schedule will be available SOON
Information on the recommended hotel to stay at, with preferred rates for our group can be found below:
Good news! Hotel reservations have been finalized. We have a block of 20 rooms for now - 10 single beds & 10 double beds.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3189 Route 940
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(570) 839-9282
Block details: The block is from Aug 30th (Friday) to Sept 1st (Sunday)
Single bed king rooms: $99/night
Double bed queen rooms: $110/night
The hotel is 10 minutes from the raceway so travel time won't be horrible. Additionally, they have plenty of parking and no issue with loud cars. We'll also have an area setup to wash your cars behind the hotel.
Reservation details: When you call please let them know you are part of the "Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet" group.
If you have any issues or hear rooms are starting to run low please let me know.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3189 Route 940
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(570) 839-9282
Block details: The block is from Aug 30th (Friday) to Sept 1st (Sunday)
Single bed king rooms: $99/night
Double bed queen rooms: $110/night
The hotel is 10 minutes from the raceway so travel time won't be horrible. Additionally, they have plenty of parking and no issue with loud cars. We'll also have an area setup to wash your cars behind the hotel.
Reservation details: When you call please let them know you are part of the "Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet" group.
If you have any issues or hear rooms are starting to run low please let me know.
Upon arrival please make your way to the Registration table, which will be in the parking area and easy to find. Bring with you any parts that you will be donating to the raffle. You will receive a name badge sticker to write your name and forum name on.....you may get to meet in person one of your internet buddies!
RAFFLE:
Tickets will be $5 for smaller items and $10 for the big boys....there will be a wide variety of parts & services being given out.
Some of the items being raffled off:
Banzai Racing Braces galore....trans, diff, oil pan etc
IRP Chris Carlisi Memorial Ported Motor (1/2 price labor, which is to be donated to JDRF)
IRP Motor Mounts
IRP Complimentary Compression tests
Sakebomb Garage FREE set of their famous Projector HID Headlights valued at $975
Malloy Mazda A plethora of gift certificates w/Ray Crowe's autograph
BNR Supercars TD61 Billlet turbo at large discount
RX7. com FD goodies TBD
www.Rotary13B1. com a large assortment of shirts, keychains, and other awesome goodies
More to come!
There will be Paypal access available to buy raffle tickets in a pinch, but please bring adequate cash with you.
CAR SHOW:
There will be classes for FB, FC, FD, RX-8, and 20B powered. There must be a minimum 10 cars in order for a class to be judged.
Categories for each class include:
***Best stock (or near-stock) car
***Best modified car/appearance
***Best modified car/performance
Last year's overall Best in Show winner of the car show, Sean from Long Island:
A video of Scrubby in Clunkers on Lightning during last year's event, he makes it look easy every year:
Hope to see everyone there!
Last edited by GoodfellaFD3S; 07-10-13 at 09:39 PM.
07-12-13, 05:27 PM
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Good news! Hotel reservations have been finalized. We have a block of 20 rooms for now - 10 single beds & 10 double beds.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3189 Route 940
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(570) 839-9282
Block details: The block is from Aug 30th (Friday) to Sept 1st (Sunday)
Single bed king rooms: $99/night
Double bed queen rooms: $110/night
The hotel is 10 minutes from the raceway so travel time won't be horrible. Additionally, they have plenty of parking and no issue with loud cars. We'll also have an area setup to wash your cars behind the hotel.
Reservation details: When you call please let them know you are part of the "Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet" group.
If you have any issues or hear rooms are starting to run low please let me know.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3189 Route 940
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
(570) 839-9282
Block details: The block is from Aug 30th (Friday) to Sept 1st (Sunday)
Single bed king rooms: $99/night
Double bed queen rooms: $110/night
The hotel is 10 minutes from the raceway so travel time won't be horrible. Additionally, they have plenty of parking and no issue with loud cars. We'll also have an area setup to wash your cars behind the hotel.
Reservation details: When you call please let them know you are part of the "Chris Carlisi Memorial Meet" group.
If you have any issues or hear rooms are starting to run low please let me know.
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Looking forward to this... I'll be there with the FD and the plan is to be on track!
Last year was awesome... as I was the proud winner of the best FD headlights money can buy and an assortment of other awesome goodies. Lots of great things raffled off and the event itself is a great time; and for a great cause. Lets get a good turnout!
Last year was awesome... as I was the proud winner of the best FD headlights money can buy and an assortment of other awesome goodies. Lots of great things raffled off and the event itself is a great time; and for a great cause. Lets get a good turnout!
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07-16-13, 10:05 PM
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I spoke to the owner of Track Time 4 Cars today and was able to get a lot more information for the upcoming track day 
Cost if registering soon will be $200 for the day..... as the event approaches the cost will increase to $250. This includes an Instructor with you for the day. Expect 6 to 8 sessions of 17 to 18 minutes per session. For those who haven't tracked much, I can tell you that this is a LOT of seat time
For anyone considering a convertible, you must have a rollbar (OEM or aftermarket) that extends above the headrests.
We will be running on one of the largest, fastest courses in the country and certainly in the northeast---- It's the 'Formula USA' track configuration, which consists of 18 (!) turns and 2.6 miles per lap. We'll be running on the infield along with both front and back straights, including the 60 foot wide 'Nascar Surface'...... This is considered a mini-Daytona, and should allow those with decent horsepower to reach speeds exceeding 170 mph!
Of course, this also means it's even more important to make sure your car is 100% track ready before considering this event. Safety first as always
We expect that the online sign-up form will be up within the week or so..... stay tuned
Cost if registering soon will be $200 for the day..... as the event approaches the cost will increase to $250. This includes an Instructor with you for the day. Expect 6 to 8 sessions of 17 to 18 minutes per session. For those who haven't tracked much, I can tell you that this is a LOT of seat time
For anyone considering a convertible, you must have a rollbar (OEM or aftermarket) that extends above the headrests.
We will be running on one of the largest, fastest courses in the country and certainly in the northeast---- It's the 'Formula USA' track configuration, which consists of 18 (!) turns and 2.6 miles per lap. We'll be running on the infield along with both front and back straights, including the 60 foot wide 'Nascar Surface'...... This is considered a mini-Daytona, and should allow those with decent horsepower to reach speeds exceeding 170 mph!
Of course, this also means it's even more important to make sure your car is 100% track ready before considering this event. Safety first as always
We expect that the online sign-up form will be up within the week or so..... stay tuned
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Here is the promised Sign-up form online to get on track
Track Day Sign-Up Form for Carlisi Event at Pocono Raceway!
Track Day Sign-Up Form for Carlisi Event at Pocono Raceway!
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07-22-13, 11:57 AM
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Hi Guys,
Glad to see things coming together. Got my room reservation and looking forward to seeing all of you.
All the best
Ron Carlisi
(Chris's Dad)
PS. Rich, please order an XL, L & M T-shirts for me. Thanks
Glad to see things coming together. Got my room reservation and looking forward to seeing all of you.
All the best
Ron Carlisi
(Chris's Dad)
PS. Rich, please order an XL, L & M T-shirts for me. Thanks
07-22-13, 07:54 PM
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Is there a Facebook event page for this meet?? If not, there definitely should be. And if there is, someone should post the link because I can't find it lol :P
