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

 

I will be there tracking both days


Looking froward to another great event.

 

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.

 

I should be able to make this!

 

can't wait for this event! hopefully my car will be past it's transformation at that point!

 

I plan to be at this one.
Miss you buddy...

 

FD or DD, I will be there.

 

I got an ok from the wife... we shall see when time comes closer if things change.

 

Hey Phil, you wanna drive our FD's up there im down if you are.

 

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

 

I'll check with Brian, but he's got a gang of kids now lol, I missed you guys too man, my year already feels off kilter

 

Unfortunately, I don't have time to drive up there... I would fly up and also try to see some friends and relative when I'm in that area.

 

Would love to attend one year but I have to save my free pass for DGRR 2014. Sent ya a pm Goodfella

 

Figured I would share couple pics of the Car just before Chris bought it from me. Back in 2007 I believe it was.

 

I had no idea he bought it from you.

 

^ 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 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

 

Seems like back then all there was WAS the real stuff...and it cost $$$. Now market is flooded with knock offs. Not necessarily a bad thing, but was harder back in the day. (I also walked 20 miles to my job...in the snow..lol)

lol

JBurer...there's a name I haven't heard in a while! Helped me out in my early FD days.

 

I'm glad to have you onboard Mike! I'm committed to making this event the best one we've had yet

 

Any prefered local hotel to stay over night?

 

I will be there.

 

We're working on that right now Mobe

Gargamel, glad to hear you're coming..... this time bring your black beauty

 

Nice talking to you Rich. Shoot me pm with the info.

 

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

 

Nice!! Classy Eddie does it again Maybe I should drive me FD up there