qwik510 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Since I don't have everyones email, I thought I would post this here to make sure everyone that is interested has a chance to see it. If you want to be included in future notices about the East Coast 510 meet, please email me at qwik510@aol.com and I will add your email to the east coast list. ********************************************************************************** Hello to all of you East Coast Datsun 510'rs, Happy New Year to all of you. I hope that 2009 will bring you all Health, Wealth, Happiness and lots of good times in your 510. The time is getting near for the 13th annual East Coast Datsun 510 meet. As some of you know, our annual meet was started in 1997 at Summit Point Raceway and was held during the Brian Redman’s Jefferson 500. The Jefferson 500 is a vintage car race drawing all sorts of great vintage cars and fans. We held years 1 – 10 of our meet during that event and then in year 11 (2007) the Jefferson 500 was canceled at the last minute. We scrambled to find another location and ended up having a great time at Cedar Mountain Campground in Culpeper. As good as the campground was, most of us missed Summit Point and the racing environment. So for 2008, we decided to find a replacement for the Jefferson 500. Last year we were back at Summit Point and held our meet during the SCCA Nationals. It was a good time and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Well for 2009, the Jefferson 500 is back at Summit Point. Vintage Racers Group (VRG) is bringing back the Jefferson 500. So now we have a choice to make. The Jefferson 500 or the SCCA Nationals. I have decided to let the majority vote decide which event we will attend. Before you cast your vote, you need to read the following information. Every event for the past 12 years was held on the 3rd weekend in May. One of the main complaints I have heard year after year is about the rain. It seems that it rains more often then not on that particular weekend. I know that we can not control the weather but we can look at weather patterns and that is exactly what I have done. The Jefferson 500 is being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1st – 3rd, 2009. The SCCA Nationals are being held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 15th – 17th, 2009. I did a weather history comparison for each of these weekends from 2000 – 2008. (see below) It seems that during the early weekend in May, the rainfall average over nine years is .035" and average temp is 80 degrees. Our typical meet weekend (3rd weekend in May), the average rainfall over nine years is .286" and the average temp is 70 degrees. Funny how the later weekend has lower average temps and more rain. What happened to “April showers bring May flowers”. So fellow East Coast 510 Lovers, It is time for you to cast your votes. I need to hear back from each of you with a vote for one of the following: Number 1: Jefferson 500 - May 1st – 3rd Or Number 2: SCCA Nationals – May 15th – 17th You only get one vote per person. I need an email from you with only one choice in it. All votes must be in by Saturday January 17, 2009. I will tally the votes and let everyone know the decision ASAP. My email is qwik510@aol.com Either event will have lots of great racing and lots of great cars to see. I look forward to a great meet this year. Get to work on those dimes. There are only 111 or 116 days left until Summit Point! Enjoy the Ride! David East Coast 510 Meet Coordinator ****************************************************************** Weather Comparison Temp. Low High Precipitation Early Weekend Friday May 5, 2000 57 86 0 Saturday May 6, 2000 59 93 0 Sunday May 7, 2000 57 91 0 Friday May 4, 2001 55 88 0 Saturday May 5, 2001 32 64 0.08 Sunday May 6, 2001 50 64 0 Friday May 3, 2002 48 87 0 Saturday May 4, 2002 59 93 0 Sunday May 5, 2002 32 70 0.01 Friday May 2, 2003 54 81 0.02 Saturday May 3, 2003 51 81 0 Sunday May 4, 2003 48 69 0.12 Friday April 30, 2004 39 78 0 Saturday May 1, 2004 62 78 0 Sunday May 2, 2004 60 80 0.58 Friday May 6, 2005 36 64 0 Saturday May 7, 2005 32 68 0 Sunday May 8, 2005 48 77 0 Friday May 5, 2006 59 79 0 Saturday May 6, 2006 48 71 0 Sunday May 7, 2006 37 62 0.01 Friday May 4, 2007 42 69 0 Saturday May 5, 2007 48 62 0.02 Sunday May 6, 2007 45 63 0 Friday May 2, 2008 46 82 0 Saturday May 3, 2008 55 77 0 Sunday May 4, 2008 53 73 0.04 Temp. Low High Precipitation: inches Regular Weekend Friday May 19, 2000 62 77 0.33 Saturday May 20, 2000 53 66 0.17 Sunday May 21, 2000 54 72 0.11 Friday May 18, 2001 52 69 0 Saturday May 19, 2001 60 79 0.26 Sunday May 20, 2001 59 79 0.01 Friday May 17, 2002 60 71 0 Saturday May 18, 2002 48 73 0.96 Sunday May 19, 2002 37 59 0 Friday May 16, 2003 48 64 2.01 Saturday May 17, 2003 48 55 0 Sunday May 18, 2003 48 54 0.36 Friday May 21, 2004 60 78 0.02 Saturday May 22, 2004 57 86 0.92 Sunday May 23, 2004 57 87 0 Friday May 20, 2005 46 69 0.73 Saturday May 21, 2005 37 73 0.31 Sunday May 22 2005 37 75 0.08 Friday May 19, 2006 45 61 0 Saturday May 20, 2006 48 66 0 Sunday May 21, 2006 43 71 0 Friday May 18, 2007 50 62 0.18 Saturday May 19, 2007 42 72 0 Sunday May 20, 2007 52 78 0.02 Friday May 16, 2008 51 66 0.15 Saturday May 17, 2008 44 73 0.18 Sunday May 18, 2008 46 70 0.94 Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 UPDATE: Monday January 19, 2009 Well all the votes have been cast and counted and the masses have spoken. The Official Dates for the 2009 East Coast Datsun 510 meet will be May 1st - 3rd, 2009. This is the Jefferson 500 Vintage Car Race Weekend. Make you plans now and get working on those dimes. Only 101 more days. Email me for more info: qwik510@aol.com I hope to see many of you there. Quote Link to comment
EENK 510 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Look forward to trying to attend this thing... my first one :) Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Look forward to trying to attend this thing... my first one :) No reason not to make it. You will have a great time. I look forward to meeting you and seeing that nice 510 of yours. Quote Link to comment
CharlieBucket Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 hey qwik-any chance you could bring your crew down to atlanta for our meets? the road atlanta meet is going to be tons of fun, parade laps on the track and i think we are going to get to run some "spirited" laps as well. we need more datsuns, there are tons of toyotas in the group! of course i know its a long way, but maybe you know some east coasters from more down south you tell about it. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 hey qwik-any chance you could bring your crew down to atlanta for our meets? the road atlanta meet is going to be tons of fun, parade laps on the track and i think we are going to get to run some "spirited" laps as well. we need more datsuns, there are tons of toyotas in the group! of course i know its a long way, but maybe you know some east coasters from more down south you tell about it. I attended the Mitty a few years ago. It was a great event. I am sure that there are EC 510 owners that will be at the Mitty this year instead of Summit Point but most of the SP attendees really like the smaller gathering of SP. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Anyway, the Mitty is a great car gathering and a must do at least once. But the crowd at SP is the best and we all have a great time and we also get around 20 plus 510s showing up. I doubt the Mitty will get more then 6-8 510s and the rest will be Z cars, roadsters and maybe a truck or two. We might have parade laps at SP again this year. I am still working on it. The Mitty is a Multi Brand Car Gathering but so is the Jefferson 500. You will be amazed by all the cool vintage race cars that show up. Old Jags, Ferraris, Allards, Lotus', Lolas, MG's, Triumphs, Morgans, Fiats, Volvos, Vintage american, etc. The Jefferson 500 draws them all. And the SPEC510 Meet is right there in all the action. If you must go to the Mitty, Have a good time. If you want to be surrounded by all of your 510 brothers and sisters, come to Summit Point. Here is some of what you will be missing if you don't show up. Last year at Summit Point: On the track getting ready for laps. Getting ready to do laps. Dave Pattens Race Car durung qualifying laps All gathered waiting for the parade laps Me and my kids doing parade laps, Doing laps Our campsite early Friday Morning Our campsite Some of the nice 510s that showed up. All these nice dimes were equipped with L series motors, Mazda Rotarys, SR20DE, SR20DET, KA24DET, VG30. Lots of cool swaps to see. One of these cars was previously owned by Pete Brock and one was previously owned by Turbo Tom. Night time fun too: You won't see anything like this at the Mitty. So if you are looking to see the largest gathering of 510s (east of the Mississippi) and a fantasitic group of people that are into the beloved Datsun 510, then there really is only one place to be on May 1st - 3rd. SUMMIT POINT RACEWAY for the Jefferson 500 and the SPEC510 MEET. One more thing. The Mitty does not allow: Campfires, Pets, Glass Containers or Fireworks. Too many rules at the Mitty. And the marque of choice there this year is the Jaguar. Snooty bunch if you ask me. :D Come to SUMMIT POINT! :D Fire Works Racetrack Rainbows I hope to see you all there! Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hello East coast Datsun 510 Group, Winter is almost over. It is time to start getting those dimes ready for the 13th Annual East Coast Datsun 510 Meet at Summit Point Raceway. It will be here before you know it. Only 75 more days. I need some volunteers to help out getting some sponsors to donate goodies for our giveaways/door prizes. It seems that with the recession going on, everyone is suffering and some of our previous sponsors have not responded to my requests. If anyone can help out by calling on sponsors, via phone or email, please get in touch with me. Also, the fundraising raffle for the Futofab BRE spook.airdam is going well. We have sold lots of tickets and raised some good $$ for our event. Tickets are still available so if you have not bought yours yet, don't miss out. We may be adding several more items to this raffle as 2nd and 3rd place drawings so get your tickets today. The Dime Quarterly has posted the Event info on their website so if you want to share the info with anyone, here is a link. http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/calendar.shtml#May It will be a busy spring so get working on those dimes. Even of your 510 is not ready to make the trip, plan on attending. You will have a great time without your dime there. See you all in only 75 more days. Enjoy the Ride! David Weitz Coordinator - SPEC510 Meet Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 :D Only 45 more days until SPEC510MEET :D Get those Dimes Ready! Quote Link to comment
datrod Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Damn your killing me, All that cool stuff going on and I'm like 3K miles away. :mad: Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Damn your killing me, All that cool stuff going on and I'm like 3K miles away. :mad: You have Canby coming up in OR. Much closer to you. Only 5 hours on a plane. Come on out. Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Phooey... I get the feeling I'll be driving out in the RSX this year. I've got a good week of dime time coming and I hope that it's enough to get this bish running. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Only 2 more weeks until the Meet. I hope you all are getting ready. It is going to be a great time. EMail me for more info. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Only 5 or 6 days until The SPEC510MEET! (depends on how you count ) For those of you that have been there before, you know where we will be. For the newcomers, we camp out behind the carousel of the main track. When you get to the gate, tell them you are with the Datsun 510 Club and you should get a $5 discount off the admission price. Your admission gets you a weekend pass and a free camping spot. As you proceed past the gate, you will turn right and follow the road along with the track on your left. After you get past the grand stand, the carousel will be on your left. The road will turn to the left back towards a wooded area and we will be either on the left or the right side of the road, depending on if we can beat some others to the better spot. If anyone has any issues or needs anything, you can call me on my cell phone and I will try to help. My cell number is 301-651-7788. I plan to get to the track on Thursday Morning. Several of us will be there early on Thursday. This will be an event to remember. Don't miss it. Even if your 510 is not running, you need to show up. Even if just for the day. Saturday is usually the best day for one day visits. I can't wait to see everyone. Quote Link to comment
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