Stafford Springs Rally-X Jan. 15-16 2011

[Jordan]

So a couple us have been talking about doing the NER RallyX at Stafford Springs (CT) in January as another SAAB MAAB event.

Link is here. http://www.ner.org/rally/rx/event/20110115_stafford

Its a two day championship event but I was thinking about doing just one day. It depends on what others feel like doing. If it's fairly dry out I'd probably bring the race car... if it is snowy/slushy/salty, I'd probably just drive my daily driver again.

Who's in? It's about 45 min from my house – its supposed to be a nice course (big) but lots of people.

[Geoff]

I've done the double-header for a few years. Kelly and I might go again this year depending on scheduling.

[SwedeSport]

I'm interested. Ill know for sure by the end of the month.

[KPAero]

Im interested. Id probably do both days if I went.

[SwedeSport]

What would be the options for lodging in the event we were to do both days? If Im gonna drive up there Id want to make a long weekend out of it.


I would need to adjust the valves before running the car again. Im getting a bit of lifter noise since the Stratton event.

[Jordan]

Well I got one extra bed and a couch and floor space as you know.... I also have a really nice bedroll..

[SwedeSport]

Ill claim a bed/bedroll! There was someone looking into that shim kit for me but I have not heard back yet. Hopefully I didnt hurt anything and the tan bucket is up for another trip to New England in time.

[Jordan]

I have Mike White's shim kit at my house.

[SwedeSport]

If we can expect the same kind of turnout as at the Stratton Rally-X, Ill do up another event shirt.

I just want to gauge the interest in this?????

[Jordan]

I think t-shirts for a mid-January event in New England may not be a hot seller.

[SwedeSport]

I could possibly do a long sleeve or a knit thermal.

[SwedeSport]

Things are not looking so good for me to make it to the event. The car needs some attention that I have neither time or money to deal with at the moment. The heater core is leaking on my feet and the interior that I just put back together is soaked with antifreeze. I neglected it and let it sit with just water in it like a dumbass. Other than that it is just generally running like a pig. I have some other stuff going on that needs to be attended to as well. Just not good timing. Might be spring before I can blow the cobwebs out of the car.

[blownb310]

Did any of you guys end up going to Stafford? I did, and can't remember seeing any Saabs though. I enjoyed the event very much.

[airsweden]

I'll bet you did Mike! Looks like you and your Sentra performed well.

[Jordan]

I think we all flaked out . It sneaked up on me after the holidays and birthday party and I really wasn't ready. I'd like to go back though at some point if we can get organized. Was it a good snow event?