[Randy Chase]

Meet in the Heartland! Specific date to follow-

Club MR2 is having one major meet for 2005 (compared to their normal coastal or regional meets). It will be in June 2005 in Topeka Kansas, the center of the US. They have asked Elises to also be there and share in the event.

MOST LIKELY June 10-12.

The benefit for us is that ClubMR2 has reserved Heartland Park Raceway and also has organized a dragrace and autocross that we can piggyback on.

friday night - Meet, checking, Drag Race

Saturday - car show, autoX, fun and games

Sunday - Road Course 2.1 mile

And mixed into that will be contests, prizes, bar-b-que and more.

I will post as soon as the contracts are signed with Heartland Park and we have the weekend nailed down. And don't say it is too far to drive. 1500 miles in an Elise? One day.

It will be interesting to see some Elises on the track with highly modified MR2s. Maybe even an MR2 with Northstar V8 in it? Some turbo Spyders.

 

[Andrew]

There's no turn 13?

 

[Randy Chase]

Racers are a superstitious bunch.

 

[MattG]

Sounds like a great idea to me! It also sounds like a long way to drive (1841 miles for me). However, the roads in Colorado are great and I would love to experience those in the Elise. Maybe swing through Vegas on the way back?

Could be a fun road trip, especially if we organize regional caravans to make the drive more interesting.

 

[babak]

Could be a fun road trip, especially if we organize regional caravans to make the drive more interesting.

Regional cravans are a great idea. Count me in on the recieving end of the said caravans. Also, once we get a weekend nailed down I'll get rolling on planning a BBQ/Pool party sort of an affair.

 

[_JD_]

Cautiously raising hand... Y'know they rent trailers to put your Elise on right? Got dang that's a long way but I'm interested if only mildly.

 

[ConeFusion]

And don't say it is too far to drive. 1500 miles in an Elise? One day.

It's only 300 miles to Topeka!

I might be in depending on what else is going on that weekend. Not on the road course part, most likely, but the rest of it.

 

[BrianK]

Maybe even an MR2 with Northstar V8 in it?

Is it Bill Strong that has this car? is it an MKI???

 

[Randy Chase]

Is it Bill Strong that has this car? is it an MKI???

Yes and Yes. That boy is not right in the head.

Bill is the one that asked me to make this an Elise event also.

 

[BrianK]

Yes and Yes. That boy is not right in the head.

good... lord... that thing must be silly.

 

[Randy Chase]

www.v8mr2.com

 

[ace3]

if anyone is interested in 'extending' their trip to the Midwest, i'm an instructor at the local roadcourse, and can most likely get some people on for some laps.

150mi north of Topeka in Glenwood, IA.

http://www.midamericamotorplex.com

2.2mi, 40ft wide, very few barriers, 15 turns, no elevation.

The calendar says its booked for that weekend, but depending on the event, we might be able to jump in for a day.

 

[Later Apex]

We usually have the track reserved for a DE event in June, so I'll check to see if it is that weekend, before or after and if so maybe those who want more time on the track can do both.

 

[pianomaniac]

First thing is: I would love to attend this event in Topeka,Ks, but it is a LOOOOONGGGG drive. Teaming up with other drivers is a good idea.

Secondly: I have to laugh at this Bill Strong project. I'm wondering what will be remaining of the suspension and body parts in his attempt to achieve the projected goal weight?......and an automatic tranny to boot! LOL Ah yes....it's a beautiful world!

 

[Bill Strong]

It is a manually shifted automatic... nice little buttons mounted on the Momo steering wheel.

I am in Charlottesville Va, and David Hawkins, my partner in this endevor, is in western Pa.

Hope to see you guys and gals there

 

[pianomaniac]

It is a manually shifted automatic... nice little buttons mounted on the Momo steering wheel.

I am in Charlottesville Va, and David Hawkins, my partner in this endevor, is in western Pa.

Hope to see you guys and gals there

My hats off to ya Bill. Sounds like an interesting project. I am a previous MR2 owner....a '93. Best of luck and I hope that I can get to see it one day. Ron

 

[Mr2lsw]

Hey I plan on going with some frinds down to Heartland park. Maybe we could meet each other on the way down.

 

[Randy Chase]

Date is now set. June 10-12.

http://www.na2005.info/

 

[eliseowner2b]

My brain says, "go" but my ass and lower back say, "no."

 

[Bill Strong]

I will get your car out there... then you can just fly