Track Day - Talladega Gran Prix 5/17/2009
04-04-2009, 11:00 PM
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Track Day - Talladega Gran Prix 5/17/2009
From S2KAtlanta:
Our first official S2kAtlanta track day for 2009 will be on Sunday May 17th at Little Talledega Gran Prix (www.tgprace.com).
This is an excellent course for beginners and first time track goers because of it's long runoffs and short straights, 100+ mph. Don't be fooled however, the course is very demanding and requires your full attention at all times. I have not mastered that blasted decreasing radius turn!
Official timing will not take place however drivers are free to time themselves.
Requirements to run TGP are as follows:
Long pants and closed toe shoes
Snell 95/M2000 or higher rated helmet
No loose cabling or or car body parts
Car numbers (will be asigned day of event if you don't already have some, Painters tape work fine)
Pricing will be $190 for all participants.
This price will get you a full day of track time and will get you a minimum of 2.5 hours of seat time. Estimated seat time this year will be closer to 3 hours. Payments can be made via paypal to events@s2katlanta.com.
A total of 25 spots are currently available. A minimum deposit of $125 is required to hold your spot. All payments are non-refundable, it is your responsibility to sell your spot if you have paid and cannot make the track day. Final payment is due no later than Friday May 8th or you will risk losing your spot.
Those attending need to be at the track no later than 7:00am Central time (bama time). Tech inspection will start once the gates are open and the drivers meet will start at 7:45am. If you miss the driver's meet and/or tech inspection, your track sessions will be delayed until it is taken care of.
If you plan on attending this track day, post up so your name can be added to the list. Remember, no spot is considered reserved until you have made either the down payment or paid in full.
*********************************** UPDATE******************************
We need instructors for this event. If you're willing to instruct the novices and first-timers, your cost is only $95. Please post up if you're willing to instruct. You must have at minimum 6 track days under your belt in order to qualify as an instructor.
NOTE: The official caravan thread has been posted here: http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18171
Post here or pm me if you want to be added to the caravan list.
Our first official S2kAtlanta track day for 2009 will be on Sunday May 17th at Little Talledega Gran Prix (www.tgprace.com).
This is an excellent course for beginners and first time track goers because of it's long runoffs and short straights, 100+ mph. Don't be fooled however, the course is very demanding and requires your full attention at all times. I have not mastered that blasted decreasing radius turn!
Official timing will not take place however drivers are free to time themselves.
Requirements to run TGP are as follows:
Long pants and closed toe shoes
Snell 95/M2000 or higher rated helmet
No loose cabling or or car body parts
Car numbers (will be asigned day of event if you don't already have some, Painters tape work fine)
Pricing will be $190 for all participants.
This price will get you a full day of track time and will get you a minimum of 2.5 hours of seat time. Estimated seat time this year will be closer to 3 hours. Payments can be made via paypal to events@s2katlanta.com.
A total of 25 spots are currently available. A minimum deposit of $125 is required to hold your spot. All payments are non-refundable, it is your responsibility to sell your spot if you have paid and cannot make the track day. Final payment is due no later than Friday May 8th or you will risk losing your spot.
Those attending need to be at the track no later than 7:00am Central time (bama time). Tech inspection will start once the gates are open and the drivers meet will start at 7:45am. If you miss the driver's meet and/or tech inspection, your track sessions will be delayed until it is taken care of.
If you plan on attending this track day, post up so your name can be added to the list. Remember, no spot is considered reserved until you have made either the down payment or paid in full.
*********************************** UPDATE******************************
We need instructors for this event. If you're willing to instruct the novices and first-timers, your cost is only $95. Please post up if you're willing to instruct. You must have at minimum 6 track days under your belt in order to qualify as an instructor.
NOTE: The official caravan thread has been posted here: http://www.s2katlanta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18171
Post here or pm me if you want to be added to the caravan list.
Last edited by tonybell_57; 05-14-2009 at 02:20 PM.
04-27-2009, 03:56 PM
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I would love to do this if I am free. As of right now, I'm scheduled to start survival training the Monday before that but many people are getting bumped so I may end up being free that week end.
Instructors need 6 track days at Talladega Gran Prix?
Instructors need 6 track days at Talladega Gran Prix?
04-27-2009, 10:23 PM
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If you end up being free that weekend, we'd love to have you.
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05-04-2009, 12:14 PM
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10 spots left if anyone wants to get in on this.
Also, just a reminder, all funds have to be paid by this Friday.
Also, just a reminder, all funds have to be paid by this Friday.
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05-13-2009, 07:48 PM
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This event is sold out! Thanks to all who helped make this happen
We just found out that TGPR is charging $5 at the gate. This is to cover the cost of the gate worker. They no longer allow us to have someone on the gate. For those of you driving, the fee is being waived.
We just found out that TGPR is charging $5 at the gate. This is to cover the cost of the gate worker. They no longer allow us to have someone on the gate. For those of you driving, the fee is being waived.
05-19-2009, 02:19 AM
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Thank you...
Larry and Holly, thank you so much for coming out and joining us in the rain (and the chill
) and helping make this track event a success. Larry, I really appreciate you instructing
I hope you both had fun and will join us again for another event. Perhaps we can get more 'Vettes to come out an play next time
Anywho, I'll post our next event here. In the meantime, here are some pics. If you have any, please post them here or on s2katlanta.com, or both places.
Tony
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) and helping make this track event a success. Larry, I really appreciate you instructingI hope you both had fun and will join us again for another event. Perhaps we can get more 'Vettes to come out an play next time
Anywho, I'll post our next event here. In the meantime, here are some pics. If you have any, please post them here or on s2katlanta.com, or both places.
Tony
More pics
05-19-2009, 10:51 PM
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Thanks Tony
Holly and I had a great time running with you guys. It was her first ever track day and I believe she is hooked.
After dinner on Sunday she suggested we turn around and go back to see if anyone was running on Monday.
I hate to think what might have happened if the track was dry. She proably would not have left.
Next event you should run four classes:
A: Advanced
B: Intermediate
c: Novice
D: OFF-ROAD....
See you at the next event. We will see how those little high revving S2000 do in the dry.....
Holly and Larry.
After dinner on Sunday she suggested we turn around and go back to see if anyone was running on Monday.
I hate to think what might have happened if the track was dry. She proably would not have left.
Next event you should run four classes:
A: Advanced
B: Intermediate
c: Novice
D: OFF-ROAD....
See you at the next event. We will see how those little high revving S2000 do in the dry.....
Holly and Larry.