Rule Changes for 2009

ISF Rule Changes For 2009
by Steve Ratchett
1/30/2009

The ISF Technical Working Group met Thursday to review the rules for 2009.

No significant rule changes were made with the exception of:

1. Track owners can now decide on whether qualifying on their track will be held in one certain lane (i.e. yellow) that all drivers have to qualify in, or to let each driver decide and open up all the lanes for qualifying.

2. All four ISF divisions will continue to race on the PVT-01 tires that have been used over the last several seasons, however drivers can use stock or double flanged rims in F1, GT, and LMP. Drivers must use double flanged rims in GTP

3. The 2.4 hour endurance race will undergo some changes for 2009. Most of which are subject to further discussion however some of the changes that were approved are:
     a. Drivers can choose their own teammate before the race
     b. Two different divisions will continue to run
     c. Tyco pan chassis will continue to be used
     d. More discussion will take place as the race draws closer

4. The new megaG and the revised Tyco 440x2 Ferraris are not eligible for 2009, however with the expectation that F1 cars will be available in the next year, this could change for 2010.

5. SRT chassis are confirmed for the 2009 GT division

6. The Clevelandstone race is scheduled to be a �wet race� with more details to come

Other news bits:
1. there may be a new supplier for LMP bodies
2. resin casting is going well, however mounting the body clips is proving difficult, so other options for attaching the bodies to the chassis are going to be tried
3. The new ISF website has gotten great reviews. The TWG thanked the Devin Group and John Wiedemann for their help

ISF BIG 4 TO MEET January 29th To Finalize 2009 Rulesby Everet Kamikawa
1/29/2009

The ISF Technical Working Group will gather on January 29th to discuss rules for the 2009 ISF season.

See the discussions section for your last chance to voice ideas and opinions for the 2009 season!

Check back after the 29th to see the results of this historic meeting.

 

 

10 Wishes For 2009

10 Wishes For 2009by Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett
3/23/2009

The 2009 ISF season starts with the Rapids Invitational.
It is a historic season, the 10th one under the ISF banner.
There is a new track at Road Westallica.
Vintage racecars will make their debut on the schedule.
There is even a new website!

With the new website in mind, as my first column, here are ten things I would like to see in 2009:

10. Mark Walczak win a GTP race. He's won in everything else but can't figure out the big horsepower cars.

9. Dean Strom to win a race in any division. Anyone who has won several ARA titles needs at least one win on their ISF resume.

8. The option tire rule in F1 to cause as much consternation on the drivers as it did in 2008.

7. Corey Galbraith to win any ISF event so he can stick it in Walczak's face for all the verbal abuse heaped upon him by Walczak.

6. Another open bar at the Muskego Grand Prix.

5. Dan Margetta to win a race in GTP. Won't somebody PLEASE give him a fast car?

4. Larry Rotter win the F1 title. He's been close in several seasons. Time for fate to pay up.

3. Everet Kamikawa win the GT title. He dominated with five titles under the previous rules, and was gipped out of a 6th by rules changes. To take the first under the new rules seems like some sort of poetic justice.

2. Once. Just once. An ISF event would be attended by four Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders in their uniforms.


1. Hot nachos at both events at the Lack Track

I'm not a great prognosticator, however I'd say there is a good chance of 9 of these 10 things coming true. If hot nachos are served at Lack track events I'd be perfect!

Until later it's not bad being in the pits!
Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett

10 Wishes For the ISF in 2009

10 Wishes For the ISF in 2014
by 
Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett


The 2009 ISF season starts with the Rapids Invitational.
It is a historic season, the 10th one under the ISF banner.
There is a new track at Road Westallica.
Vintage racecars will make their debut on the schedule.
There is even a new website!

With the new website in mind, as my first column, here are ten things I would like to see in 2009:

10. Mark Walczak win a GTP race. He's won in everything else but can't figure out the big horsepower cars.

9. Dean Strom to win a race in any division. Anyone who has won several ARA titles needs at least one win on their ISF resume.

8. The option tire rule in F1 to cause as much consternation on the drivers as it did in 2008.

7. Corey Galbraith to win any ISF event so he can stick it in Walczak's face for all the verbal abuse heaped upon him by Walczak.

6. Another open bar at the Muskego Grand Prix.

5. Dan Margetta to win a race in GTP. Won't somebody PLEASE give him a fast car?

4. Larry Rotter win the F1 title. He's been close in several seasons. Time for fate to pay up.

3. Everet Kamikawa win the GT title. He dominated with five titles under the previous rules, and was gipped out of a 6th by rules changes. To take the first under the new rules seems like some sort of poetic justice.

2. Once. Just once. An ISF event would be attended by four Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders in their uniforms.


1. Hot nachos at both events at the Lack Track

I'm not a great prognosticator, however I'd say there is a good chance of 9 of these 10 things coming true. If hot nachos are served at Lack track events I'd be perfect!

Until later it's not bad being in the pits!
Steve "The Wrench" Ratchett

Deckertring Adds 2009 Official Track Mascot

Deckertring Adds Official Track Mascotby Jenna Jameson, Media Director
2/20/2009

West Allis, Wis., Feb. 20, 2009 -- While there are all kinds of critters in the forest at The Deckertring, one of the little rascals has actually made it out onto the race track itself -- "Ringo" the Raccoon, the official Deckertring track mascot.

Ringo will be entertaining children of all ages when the HO Indy Slot Car Series visits The 'Ring for the third annual running of the Deckertring Grand Prix on Thursday, March 5.

When Ringo is not roaming the race track grounds on foot entertaining fans, he jumps into his Hemi-powered buggy and hot laps out on the full race circuit!

"Ringo is a terrific addition to The Deckertring staff," said Deckertring Media Director Jenna Jameson. "We think our guests will really enjoy his crazy antics."

The Deckertring is believed to be the first HOISC Series track to have a permanent track mascot.

HOISC Series race commentator "Little" Chris Economaki said he was looking forward to meeting The 'Ring's new mascot as well.

"Raccoons are cool," Economaki stated. "I hit one with my car once though, so I hope Ringo doesn't run me over in an act of revenge. That'd be scary."