VeeFest'08

[Thomas Galuardi]

If you missed the "Big One" in Georgia, come to the "small one" in New Hampshire. We will be holding VeeFest '08 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on May 24/25. The Formula Vee drivers of the Northeast have had this annual event for several years. There is a fantastic luncheon and prizes for all. Check out http://www.vracing.org for more information.

[Caracal99]

Here's some additional info on the schedule for Vee Fest '08 :

-We are going to be the last race group on that weekend. If you're towing from a long distance, there's no need to get to the track on Friday nite, as registration will be open on Sat morning as well.

- There will be lots of track time on that weekend.
-Sat a.m./qualifying
-Sat p.m./qualifying race #1
-Sun a.m./qualifying race #2
-Sun p.m./feature race

-This still leaves Monday (holiday)to spend with family and friends.

The Vee Fest weekends have always been great fun and great racing. I'm sure Vee Fest '08 will be the best yet!

I'm looking forward to seeing all you guys there.

Watch nessca.com for the on-line registration.

[Caracal99]

Hey folks,

1) If you're planning on racing Vee Fest '08 be sure to register no later than Tuesday, May 20th as that's the last day for early entries. After that date, it'll cost you more $$$$$ to register.

2) Jerry Rigoli......Jeff Baringer.......Brian Baringer.......Andy Pastore...... you guys are registered for Sunday only.
Did you mean to register for both Saturday and Sunday? If so, you need to go back on line and put your registration in for Saturday also.

See you there....

Paul F.

[craigs]

Looks like one qualifying, one qualifying race, and two regional races. Am I reading this wrong?

I'm signed up by mail for both days.

Craig - FV #03



Saturday, May 24th
8:30 am 20-minute Qualifying session by race group, then
Regional Races 18 laps or 25 minutes, and a lunch
break near noon.

Sunday, May 25th
8:30 am 16 laps or 22 minute Qualifying Race by race group;
grid set by best lap in previous day’s race. Then 18
laps or 25 minutes Regional Race by race group and a
lunch break near noon.

[craigs]

Thanks you everyone who pulled this together. Being out there with 20 other FV's was a blast. Yesterday and today were the most fun I have ever had on the track. Everyone that I ran with out there was fantastic. I am very much looking forward to next event.

In case anyone was wondering about my early departure from Sunday afternoon's race - the bolt holding my steering box loosened during the race and the bolt holding the steering shaft joint was rubbing on my beam and brake fluid reservior. Everytime I turned left it took a great deal of effort and in turns 6 and 9 where I had to turn "more" left the wheel was equally hard to unwind. I did ride out enough laps to "complete" the race and got signed off for my regional licence.

Craig
#03

Sunday AM:
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[jpetillo]

Craig, congratulations on the regional license. Great picture!

To all the the VeeFest folks, I'm sorry I couldn't make it. I was really hoping to make the Sunday race - even expecting to actually make it, but as the day came closer, I knew it was going to be difficult or impossible. There are just not enough hours in the day!

It looks like the weather was beautiful, and you had a great turnout. Congratulations and thanks to the organizers.

Regards, John

[Veefan]

Veefest 2008 was GREAT, the largest group in a long time according to Dick. Jon VandeCar had the lead for a good part of the race followed by Dick Steward until they came around to some lap traffic… a bent tie rod later, Dick took the lead and held it until the end. Thanks to all the sponsors it was a great event!!!

Congrats to ALL!!!

photo link
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24267254@N ... 257830142/

Car #---------Driver--------Car type---------Color
1 Andy Pastor -Caldwell D-13 Orange
2 Robert Plencner -Caracal C White
5 Jerry Rigoli -Speedsport Citation White
10 Kevin Ohern -Caldwell D-13 Green
14 Brian Baringer -Protoform P2 White
20 Thomas Galuardi -BarrCarr 004 Red
24 Tony Leone -Protoform P3 Yellow
28 Harry Schneider -Adams Aero Blue
32 Dan Grace Jr -Citation Black
33 Gerald Fennessey -Vector GB4 Purple
35 Jon Vandecar -VandeCar A Red
37 Michael Sampson -Adams Aero Blue
43 Dick Steward -Protoform 94 P2 Yellow WINNER!!!!
46 Mark Fosberry -Lazer MKII Red
51 Ron Bass -Mysterian Blue
53 Dennis Richardson -Adams Aero Miami Blue (cool color!!!!)
55 Bruce Rodman -Caracal D Yellow/Blue
72 Jeffery Baringer -Gecko1 White/Blue/Green
99 Paul Faford -Caracal D White/Purple
03 Craig Swinehart -Protoform P2 Yellow
05 Nicholas Galuardi -Cadwell D13 Red

[Thomas Galuardi]

Thanks for all the great pictures. I'm going to try to link them to the sponsors I got especially Racer Parts Wholesale. They take a great interest in our event.

Thanks again for the great photo album, and I hope next time I see you you're driving your Vee

Tom FV 20

[AJP]

Here are the results for both races. (from mylaps.com)
Had a blast, thanks to all that put on a great show!


Andy Pastore



---------Saturday Race--------------------

POS--#---Driver--------Laps---Best Time
1---35---Jon VandeCar--------18----1:16.496
2---53---Dennis Richardson---18----1:16.987
3---43---Richard Stewart-----18----1:17.260
4---24---Tony Leone----------18----1:17.600
5---46---Mark Fosberry-------18----1:18.499
6---55---Bruce Rodman--------18----1:18.454
7---32---Dan Grace Jr--------18----1:17.931
8---51---Ron Bass------------18----1:18.661
9---5----Nicholas Galuardi---18----1:19.224
10--37---Michael Sampson-----18----1:19.096
11--3----Craig Swinehart-----18----1:19.067
12--5----Jerry Rigoli--------18----1:18.627
13--2----Robert Plencner-----18----1:20.481
14--1----Andy Pastore--------18----1:20.415
15--20---Thomas Galuardi-----17----1:19.643
16--28---Harry Schneider-----17----1:20.540
17--14---Brian Baringer------17----no transpo
18--72---Jeffrey Baringer----17----1:24.669
19--33---Gerald Fennessey----16----1:17.559
20--10---Kevin Ohearn--------16----1:25.293
21--99---Paul Faford----------2----1:22.568



---------Sunday Race--------------------

POS--#---Driver------------Laps---Best Time
1---43 Richard Stewart-----15----1:16.120
2---53 Dennis Richardson---15----1:16.698
3---32 Dan Grace Jr--------15----1:17.987
4---51 Ron Bass------------15----1:18.542
5---24 Tony Leone----------15----1:17.975
6---14 Brian Baringer------15----1:19.300
7---05 Nicholas Galuardi---15----1:19.511
8---37 Michael Sampson-----15----1:19.092
9---55 Bruce Rodman--------15----1:18.649
10--46 Mark Fosberry-------15----1:18.595
11--99 Paul Faford---------15----1:19.434
12--33 Gerald Fennessey----15----1:18.419
13--1 Andy Pastore--------15----1:19.150
14--5 Jerry Rigoli--------14----1:18.541
15--28 Harry Schneider-----14----1:22.057
16--03 Craig Swinehart-----12----1:19.785
17--2 Robert Plencner-----10----1:22.411
18--72 Jeffrey Baringer----10----1:24.963
19--35 Jon VandeCar---------8----1:16.323
20--10 Kevin Ohearn---------8----1:24.236

[craigs]

I saw at least one car in grid with a camera mounted. Where are the videos?

[JimR]

Having watched the race as a spectator from the oval grandstands, the racing proved excellent throughout the field throughout the weekend. There was a lot of tight racing and good efforts by many drivers and it was exciting to watch. Like always the FV guys made it a point to help each other including Jon Vandecar stepping in to assist with technical inspections Saturday morning and provide special attention to get the FV's through tech quickly, while I was left waiting in line with another class car. Notable drives were put in by the lead three: Vande, Dick Stewart and Dennis, and on down the line that included Bruce, Tony and Dan Jr. The younger drivers also fared well and turned in some good performances. Although I missed this one, it was great to be there anyway. Congratulations to everyone.
Jim Regan

[njg005]

In the past, Northeast Veefest's have been peppered with black flagged practices, full course cautions, and overly aggressive driving. With the largest field in years, there were no black flags, no full course cautions, and only aggressive but sensable driving. As a participant and outside observer, I think all the drivers should be commended for an outstanding two days. Thanks to all the organizers (Dick, John, Bruce, Dennis, Paul and Tom), for putting a great event together with limited time. Thanks to all the sponsors for their continued support of our event. Maybe next year we'll have 30 participants!

Nick Galuardi

[72jeff]

my appologies to everyone at veefest...........I hope my mechanical gremlins didn't impose on anyones weekend ........I still had agreat time
jeff

[miata88]

This was my first VeeFest, in fact it was my first time driving a FV.
I want to first thank everyone for missing me in T3 in race 1 & 3 on both starts.
FV racing tires take a little longer to warmup than my Miata tires.
I was surprised at how similar the FV was to my SM, although the Vee does handle better.
Race lines, braking points and power to weight made it easy to adjust.
Thanks to Jon, Paul and everyone involved in the #5 car for making the whole experience enjoyable.
Jerry Rigoli SM#88
I just might need to get me one of these toys!
Oh, and I lied, I did drive one in 1975 at Thompson.