2008 IT/SPEC*Tacular 2008 IT/SPEC*Tacular
August 9-10, 2008

Event Information

Class Defintions

Formula Series Info

Resistration
/Supplemental

Late Fees

Garage Rental

2007 Results

Sponsor Info

Entry List

Track Info

Videos

Tire Vendors

Directions

Hotel Info

Local Businesses

Contact Us


IT/SPEC*tacular
Sponsors

Keirn Motorsport Enterprises

Performance Alignment WWW.PERFORMANCE-ALIGNMENT.COM

Continental Motorsports


2007 IT/SPEC*tacular
Winners

ITA - ROBERT MOSER
ROBERT MOSER

ITB - BRENT LOUZON
BRENT LOUZON

ITC - VESA SILEGREN
VESA SILEGREN

ITE - RAY HUFFMASTER
RAY HUFFMASTER

ITS - KRISTIAN SMITH
KRISTIAN SMITH

IT7 - SCOTT NUTTER
SCOTT NUTTER

SM - MARK BENNETT
MARK BENNETT

SRF - BOB CHAPMAN
BOB CHAPMAN

TCC - JOE CAULEY
JOE CAULEY

NOTE!

Not Registered yet? AVOID LATE FEES, Click HERE for more info!


Event Information

Welcome to the home page of the Cincinnati I.T./ SPEC-tacular
August 9th-10th, 2008


Classes invited to this years event:
ITA, ITB, ITC, ITE, ITR, ITS, IT7, TCC, SRF, SM, SSM, AS, FF, CFF, CFC, FC


Class Defintions

Improved Touring (ITA, ITB, ITC, ITS, ITR, SM, SRF, AS, FF and FC)
May be found at scca.com or in a copy of the 2008 GCR Class Definition

Improved Touring 7 (IT7):
(1979-1985 Mazda RX-7) cars will be subject to compliance with GCR and ITCS for Improved Touring A class preparation rules.

Improved Touring Endurance (ITE):
Great Lakes Champ series rules regarding this class can be found here

Touring Corvette Challenge (TCC)(1984-Present Chevy Corvette)
Cars will be subject to compliance with current TCC rules and regulations
found at www.TCCracing.com

Club Formula Ford (CFF)
Great Lakes Champ series rules regarding this class can be found here

Club Formula Continental (CFC)
Great Lakes Champ series rules regarding this class can be found here

Showroom Stock Miata (SSM)
Cars will be subject to compliance with current SSM rules and regulations
found at www.kingratmotorsports.com


Formula Series Info

Club Formula Continental and Formula Continental drivers are invited to register with the Great Lakes Challenge racing series (GLC). For more information on how to register and the series schedule please visit the following website: www.eformulacarnews.com or contact Series Director Corey Collins at corey.collins@sympatico.ca

Club Formula Ford and Formula Ford drivers are invited to register with the East West Challenge racing Series (EWC). For more information on how to register and the series schedule please visit the following website: www.eformulacarnews.com or contact Series Director Steve Beeler at sbeeler@wowway.com


SPECIAL NOTICE ON "LATE FEES" PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE NOT REGISTERED YET!

Not yet registered for the ITspec*tacular ? Don't want to pay a late fee ? No worries !

*No late fee will be assessed to online registrations made at www.dlbracing.com which are also paid by credit card or PayPal.

*You can register up until the online system closes on Aug.6 at 8:00pm CST and by paying electronically avoid any late fees !

Get Registered today at www.dlbracing.com and come race with us !

Other methods of registration and payment will have late fees assessed per this event's Supplemental Regulations



Registration / Supplemental Rules

Sanction Numbers: 08 -R-194 -S , 08 -R -195 -S

You may either register using the .pdf entry form available here, or can register online at DLBRacing.com
Click Here for Online Registration. Drivers are encouraged to use Acrobat Reader to fill out the .pdf entry form. Payment may be done on-line via Credit Card or you may send a check payable to: Cincinnati Region SCCA Inc.

Cincinnati Region Registrar
Deborah McCrea
3216 Brotherton Rd. #2
Cincinnati, Oh. 45209
E-mail: Deborah.mccrea@gmail.com
Telephone: 513-321-0432
Please call before 10:00 P.M. EDT (If you leave a message, please leave both day and evening phone numbers)

Entry Fee:
$ 325.00 – One car, one driver, both days.
$ 275.00 - Single day entry fee.
$ 375.00 – One car, two drivers, both days. ( Each driver must fill out a separate entry form.)

All Spec Racer Ford's & Spec Miata's will be charged $10.00 per race National Compliance Fee. This is for the afternoon races only.

There is no discount for entering multiple classes with a single car.

Entries postmarked after July 29, 2008 will include a Late Entry Fee of $50.00. Metered postage will not be accepted as a valid postmark. Entries submitted and/ or paid at the Track will be charged the late entry fee. Phone entries will be accepted until July 29, 2008, but are not valid or official until all fees have been paid. Any entry not paid on or before July 29, 2008 will have the $50 late fee assessed. A $25.00 fee will be charged for each returned check. All cancellations will be charged a $10 handling fee. Cancellations after August 6th, 2008 will be charged a handling fee of $50.00. Refunds will be made only when cancellation is made in accordance with GCR 4.7.3 and to the Registrar.

Early registration is encouraged since some race groups are anticipated to fill to Mid-Ohio capacity of 60 cars. In the event of In case of over-subscription a waiting list will be maintained and provisional entries will be accepted.

Race Groups
Race Group 1 ITB, ITS
Race Group 2 SRF
Race Group 3 ITA, IT7, ITC
Race Group 4 SM, SSM
Race Group 5 ITE, ITR, TCC, AS
Race Group 6 FF, CFF (EWC) FC, CFC (GLC)


Garage Rental

Garage rental will be available with registration.
Garages will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

1-Door Garage 2-Door Garage
Single door garage: $60*
(#2-#6 and #21-#28)
Double door garage: $100
(#7-#20)

* Early-Bird registrations can also rent a single-door garage for the discounted rate of $40.


2007 Results

2007 Winners

2007 Overall Results
2007 Saturday Results
2007 Sunday Qualification
2007 Sunday Results


Sponsor Information

Keirn Motorsport Enterprises

KME Keirn Motorsports Enterprises

email:kmekeirn@nremc.net

Keirn Motorsports Enterprises is a true full-service prep shop that can take care of all your racing needs. Owner Philip Keirn and his staff provides race preparation, transportation, storage, trackside support and parts inventory. KME can facilitate your racing experience through their "Arrive and Drive" program with their rental fleet of competitive Spec Racer Fords. The Cincinnati Region is proud to have KME as the Class Sponsor for the 2008 I.T./SPEC*tacular Spec Racer Ford races.


Performance Alignment

Performance Alignment

11551 Grooms Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-489-8500
www.performance-alignment.com


Whether for your race car, tow vehicle, collector car, or everyday driver, if you are in need of suspension or alignment work, Bill Braucksick’s Performance Alignment will provide you expert service to make your vehicle handle the way it should. Bill, a long time SCCA driver, is highly recognized for his crew experience in Trans-Am, Formula One, IMSA, GTP, Can-Am, and other race series. He is currently providing setup and trackside suspension services for Tafel Racing in the American Le Mans Series. Bill and his team of technicians bring their years of experience, their special attention to detail, and their pride in their work to do the job right the first time. Experience the difference that a performance alignment can make for you.


Continental Motorsports

Continental Motorsport Services

7535 Easy Street
Mason, OH 45040
1-888-459-4588
513-459-8888
http://www.continentalmotorsport.com/


Long time members, participants, and supporters of the Cincinnati Region SCCA are Jim and Jennie Morsch, owners of Continental Motorsport Services. They are always happy to share their “Racers helping Racers” experience with everything from competition parts and safety equipment to car setup and trackside support. When they are not at their shop in Mason, you can find them supporting racers at their on-site store at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, or with their traveling trailer full of professional racing necessities at the Runoffs in Topeka, or other racing events.


Hoosier

Hoosier Tire Midwest-Plymouth

Terry Gilvin
Road Race Product Manager
Phone: (574)936-8344
Fax: (574)936-1673

IT/SPEC*Tacular Hoosier Contingency
Hoosier Racing Tire is proud to provide contingency tires for the 2008 Cincinnati SCCA IT-SPEC*tacular. Click here details!

Awards:
First Place Overall – Four (4) Tires (Minimum 3 cars in class)
Second Place Overall – Two (2) Tires (Minimum 5 cars in class)

IT/SPEC*Tacular Hoosier Tire Giveaway
For each day of the 2008 IT/SPEC*tacular, Hoosier Tire Midwest will be holding a drawing for a free Hoosier Racing Tire. The drawing will be from all entrants. You will receive one entry for each tire purchased from Hoosier Tire Midwest during the IT/SPEC*tacular. This drawing is in addition to the Hoosier Racing Tire Contingency Program.

Rules:
1. One entry per tire purchased during the 2008 IT/SPEC*tacular.
2. Drawings will be held on Saturday during the Worker/Driver/Sponsor Party, and on Sunday at 1:00 at the Hoosier Tire Midwest Trailer.
3. Saturday’s winning entry will be removed for the Sunday drawing.
4. Winners will be posted at the Hoosier Tire Midwest trailer and at Driver’s Information.
5. Winners will receive One Free Tire Certificate redeemable with Hoosier Tire Midwest.


Entry List

The 2008 IT/SPEC*tacular driver bio page is up and running!

Click here for a Entry List
Check back soon for updates.


Track Info

Interactive Track Map
A Lap around Mid-Ohio
A lap around Mid-Ohio in a Audi

SCCA Club Racing Track Records - 2.4 Mile Club Course

Class Time Date Driver Hometown Make/Model
CFC 1:29.555 9/10/2005 Chuck Moran Oakston, VA  
CFF 1:34.597 7/18/1993 Jim Locke Wilmerding, PA  
FC 1:26.636 6/1/2003 Mike Anderson GreenPond, NJ  
FF 1:31.025 8/15/2004 Justin Pritchard Granville, OH  
ITA 1.42.939 8/12/07 Joe Moser Northville, MI Honda CRX Si
ITB 1:47.477 10/8/06 Scott Hileman New Albany, OH VW Gti
ITC 1:48.503 10/8/06 Devin Box Bay City, MI Honda Civic
IT7 1:48.170 9/11/05 Jason Albright Clayton, OH Maxda RX-7
ITS 1.44.208 8/12/07 Brian Ehmer Galena, OH Honda Prelude
ITE 1:32.742 7/3/04 Norm Goldrich Cincinnati, OH Porsche KMI
SM 1:45.246 6/4/06 Anthony Coello Palmyra, WI Mazda Miata
SRF 1:40.927 8/15/04 Mike Miserendino Los Angeles, CA Spec Racer Ford
TCC 1.34.913 8/12/07 Joe Cauley W. Bloomfield, MI Corvette

Videos

Check out the racing action from last year’s event:

Joe Moser: Starts ITA race on the pole Misses a shift and charges through the field
Tom Lamb: ITB racing from the middle of the pack
Eric Budwit: An overview of Saturday qualifying and Race in SM
Blake Thompson: shows us just how difficult Mid Ohio can be
Dave Gran: spins & wins in 1st ITB race.


Patricipating Tire Vendors

Hoosier
Hoosier Tire Midwest-Plymouth
Terry Gilvin
Road Race Product Manager
Phone: (574)936-8344
Fax: (574)936-1673
Please call ahead to reserve your race tires

Toyo
Hankook
Goodyear
Phil's Tire Service
Contact: Phil
Phone: (845)210-4272
email through http://www.Philstireservice.com
Please order 4-6 weeks in advance


Directions

There are several ways to get to the track. Exit 165 is the closest I-71 comes to the track.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
7721 Steam corners Rd.
Lexington, OH. 44904

Coming from Columbus
North I- 71 toward Cleveland, OH. 57.2 miles
Take the OH-97 exit 165- toward LEXINGTON/BELLVILLE .2 miles
Turn Left onto OH-97 2.2 miles
Turn Left onto Castor Rd. .6 miles
Turn Left onto E. Main ST/ US-42S/ US-42/ OH- 97. Continue to follow E. MAIN ST./ OH-97 .6 miles
Turn Left onto LEXINGTON-STEAM CORNERS RD. 1.8 miles
LEXINGTON-STEAM CORNERS RD/ STEAM CORNERS RD. becomes CR-37 .6 miles
Turn Right at Gate 3 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Coming From Cleveland
South I- 71 toward Columbus , OH. 82.4 miles
Take the OH-97 exit 165- toward LEXINGTON/BELLVILLE .2 miles
Turn Left onto OH-97 2.2 miles
Turn Left onto Castor Rd. .6 miles
Turn Left onto E. Main ST/ US-42S/ US-42/ OH- 97. Continue to follow E. MAIN ST./ OH-97 .6 miles
Turn Left onto LEXINGTON-STEAM CORNERS RD. 1.8 miles
LEXINGTON-STEAM CORNERS RD/ STEAM CORNERS RD. becomes CR-37 .6 miles
Turn Right at Gate 3 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.


Hotel Info

Local Hotels
Click here for a list of local hotels and restaurants

IT/SPEC*Tacular Special
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special rate at the Comfort Inn & Suites, in Bellville. Rates are $110 for 2 Queen Beds and $119 for King Jacuzzi Suites per night plus tax (2 night minimum). Included are passes to the Comfort Inn’s Indoor Water Park, Splash Harbor. Individuals can make and pay for reservations at this special rate by calling 419-886-4000 and mentioning that you are requesting the SCCA rate. Rooms will be available at these rates until July 8, 2008. Cancellations must be made by August 7, 2008, or full amount will be charged. More information available on the hotel and water park at www.splashharbor.com.


Local Businesses

Auto Zone (Dist 10.10 miles)
760 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH. 44906
(419)525-7050
Wal-Mart (Dist 8.7 miles)
359 N. Lexington-Springmill
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419)529-2950
NAPA Auto parts (Dist 10.24 miles)
1092 W. 4th Street
Mansfield, OH. 44906
(419)522-9911
Meijer (Dist 12.2 miles)
1355 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd.
Mansfield, OH. 44906
(419)747-8300
Midas (Dist. 9.95 miles)
1139 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH. 44906
(419) 529-4777
Monroe Muffler (Dist. 9.80 miles)
1062 Park Ave. W.
Mansfield OH. 44906
(419)529-9100
Geyer Foods (Dist. 3.55 miles)
280 E. Main St.
Lexington, OH.
(419)884-3443
Kroger Food and Pharmacy (Dist. 6.76 miles)
1500 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH.
(419)756-7023
All distances are based on Mid-Ohio as a starting point

If you know of any other types of businesses that would be helpful for drivers and their families please contact Todd Cholmondeley at Tefkatt@aol.com


Contact Us

Todd Cholmondeley - Race Chair Tefkatt@aol.com
Deborah McCrea - Registrar Deborah.mccrea@gmail.com
Kurt - PDX Chair cincyscca65@fuse.net
Bobbi & Tim Ross - Tech RRoss@rccf.com