The Michigan Cup 2013 (June 28,29,30)

[T.S.Davis]

The Elks also have a slingshot that will throw a rock from the lodge into the road on the other side of the lake. Seems like we could do something fun with that. Might be too much for Ray. Hey! Let's use it for Lemans starts in offshore?

[jfrancisco892]

Lemans start for offshore. Have everyone have their boat, batteries,hatch, and tape behind a line. Gun goes off and you have to run put the batteries in, tape the hatch and go. Most laps wins. That would be sweet.

[T.S.Davis]

Used to be we launched at the start buzzer. It was madness. Fun but wrecked a lot of stuff drag racing to turn 1.

[ray schrauwen]

Not a problem Terry. I see well at 45 inches.

I have another stupid question for ya Ray. What height are your eyes at?

Sorry to be so invasive. We want to make sure our drivers stand has at least one spot that doesn't require you to be a contortionist to see the course. The hand rails, vertical posts, and peoples legs seem to always make it tough for you. Wont be that big of a deal if we figure it out in advance.

We've already got a ramp instead of stairs. We changed it from last year. Too narrow for anyone that eats. The new one will be 4' wide so getting you up n' down will be a breeze.

[ray schrauwen]

Push rims are only about an inch above ground and the wheels width without the push rims is 3 inches less... so 24 inches width...

Actually Ray how far up from the ground is the bottom of the push rim and what is the widest width of the actual wheel that touches the ground?

[ray schrauwen]

No wenches required. The ramp will be pointed at the lake this time. If we rig up his chair with a pair of 2230's on 12s each I'll bet we can launch him into the back straight.

O.J. at his best...

[ray schrauwen]

I'll measure it today, thank you.

It would be nice to know what the cabins and washroom facilities look like before hand. Pics would be nice!

I'm trying too decide how much time Wendy and I will spend in hotel and how much time camping??? I need to contact the hotels also to see how accessible they are... Last time it was not so easy. I asked for a shower chair and they left my with some plastic bench ten inches high... NOT GOOD!!


Thanks guys!!

Need to know...

Also need to update the passport...

[jaike5]

That was my excuse last year........ does this mean you won't be coming until next year

[ray schrauwen]

I can drive to the passport office next Wednesday when I'm off. Today was a bit of a right off. I can always do it in the morning too. If you go to the office in person it's a much faster process!

[Doby]

Nothing like waiting till the last minute Ray....don't be another Jay, Ray....

[ray schrauwen]

I know your razzin me but, I'm caught in some adverse situations right now. Not easy to elaborate on-line nor do I want to but, I'm doing everything I can to get there. You have no idea how much I want to go but, there is a possibility that I could be a no-show. Not from a passport issue or something silly but, there are a few serious situations both Wendy and myself are faced with before we are a 100% for sure to go. I'm doping prep work etc. Lets hope it all comes together.

I'm waiting on a return email from the Red Roof Inn to make sure I actually can get an accessible bathroom. The only picture they don't post on the web is the damn bathroom!!! Stupid stuff but, very important to me!

[jaike5]

Good luck with all that Ray

[Doby]

Stayed at the Red Roof last year...from what I remember, the bathrooms were very small.

[T.S.Davis]

Ray, there are no cabins on site. Camping is basically toss a tent. Then no access to the actual bathrooms probably after midnight.......ish.

[Doby]

Any chance of extra generators being around for use....it would be one less thing to fit in my small SUV.