Z06Norway

Will go to US on business next week, would be plain stupid not to go and see Corvette GT2. I also has a good friend in Star Mazda racing friday, Anders struggled in the beginning of the season but i believe he is #2 before this last race. http://www.anderskrohn.com/a-latest.html

So where to stay and what to do and not do?


Tia

I am going to have a look at a Rolex Corvette so i can compete more fairly in the Norwegian GT1 series, run what you bring, no rules, so we have Porsche RSR, bergmeister type of car and against my street modded Z06 its a uneven match, i hope to change that with 2600 lbs and Katech 472


Rune Ydstebo

0Anthony @ LGMotorsports

There are a number of places to stay, but they book up quickly due to the race teams coming in. I would start calling now in the surrounding area's.

Given I have always worked the event, I can't tell you what is around the area. Atlanta has some good sites but it is probably 45mins to an hour's drive from the track.

Make sure you are around for night practice. That is always interesting. If you can see some of the weekend practice before the week starts, you will probably see some hard running cars. I saw one of the Peugeot LMP1 cars total it down the front strecth during the test weekend.

CDN_Wolf_eh

Were booked in at the Holiday Inn Express ... north of the track ... looks like there are still rooms available ...

COMMERCE-TANGER OUTLETS
30539 US HWY 441 S.,
COMMERCE,GEORGIA
UNITED STATES 30529


I would recommend booking a golf cart ... makes zooming around the track a lot easier Make sure you bring a bike lock for it!

http://www.midfloridagolfcars.com/rental.html

Not sure if you can still get the special Johnny O'Connel Corvette Corral price ... but I recommend getting a Corral package ... nice to have the private parking ... nice big tent with free snacks and beverages ... plus TV's for watching the action while you relax.



Mark

Z06Norway

thanks both, i got ticket from my Friend, and understand i can go anywhere, incl PIT.

Is there better ways than other to drive to track ? propably drive in early friday and saturday morning




Rune

63Corvette

Drive to the track. Camp out if possible. Camp (pitch a tent and cook your dinner over a fire) at the braking point for the left/right turn complex (used to be the "dip") before the bridge leading to the final turn (13?). As evening falls, you will be able to see the orange glow of the brake discs, and lotsa overtaking takes place at this point. After the fireworks show at the end of the race, you can kick back with a glass of wine while all the others are getting into the LONG line to exit the track and begin an endless drive to their accommodations. In the morning (you can even get your morning newspaper delivered) you can either eat at the track, or pack up in your own time, and drive to a nearby reataurant. DURING the race, I recommend walking through the tunnel and walking over to the turn (4?) at the bottom of the esses to watch the "train" of cars come down the hill. There are lots of places to watch from in the infield during a 10 hour race.
As an alternative, if you just CAN'T camp out, I would stay at the Chateau Elan, near the track, and owned by the track and series owner Don Panoz. Note, carry water and wear good hiking shoes at the track, 'cause there is a lot of walking and lots of elevation change.

drivinhard

I'll be over there fri and sat

Z06Norway

Thanks for good advice, will know on monday if i can go, seems Homeland security has upped security a notch. We all dont want any terrorist into US, but hey i am Norwegian friendly and a long time visitor of US, 60 times i believe. Now i have to apply online and get aproval BEFORE i book tickets ? Wtf. Getting flight in three days can be trouble


Anyway hope to meet Corvette fans IF i get over


Rune

Timz06

Shouldn't be a problem. Just fill out the form and you can book your ticket.

I would be there, but have to go to Asia .

Tim

TJM

Corvette corral is nice as long as your driving a Corvette. Last year anyway, no Vette no entrance regardless what ticket you have.

Heck they wouldn't even let a certain Corvette in!! The poor sob will remain nameless, but it wasn't to friendly.



There are a lot of nice places in Oakwood, about 5 miles from he track, and it's easy to find, up I 985

Good accommodations in Gainesville about 15 miles north of the track as well.


This is a very casual laid back event, with access to most anything.

Spring for the premium ticket and you can sit in comfort looking over the 12/1 turns. Food, beverage, ALMS people.

Look for a short, fat, gray, haired bearded guy, that's me.

TJM

Painrace

message sent. There is lot of red clay. Don't wear anything you don't want it all over.

Jim

Z06Fix

Just pray it doesn't rain like last year!

Z06Norway

Thanks all, weatherforecast is looking good so far, AND i was aproved to visit
Tickets about to be ordered, omg what a price difference compared to booking in advance


will be worth

CF members are asked to look out for mildly disoriented and jetlegged Norwegian

Rune

0Anthony @ LGMotorsports

Your not kidding.

I think for the entire 8 days we were there we had one dry practice day. Everything else was wet....really, really wet

VatorMan

I'll be there !! Good shoes and sunscreen.

63Corvette

Norway, please be sure to followup with a race report giving us your impressions Have fun!

CDN_Wolf_eh

Excellent Rune! Glad you will be able to make it! Me and a bunch of other Canadians will be making the trek down again this year ... I'm not sure which car I'll be driving yet, so look for either the Silver C6 Vert or the Black Z06 with Ontario plates ... we'll show you around!

Mark

Z06Norway

Great i will propably be around Krohnracing on friday to cheer on my Norwegian friend, i really look foreward to this petit LeMans


Rune

johninar

Here is the schedule. Have a ball. Next year I'll be back!
September 29 - October 2, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
8:00 am - 8:30 am Practice - USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda
8:40 am - 9:25 am Practice - Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear
9:35 am - 10:05 am Practice - Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama
10:15 am - 10:45 am Practice - Cooper Tires Prototype Lites
10:55 am - 11:25 am Practice - SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series
11:35 am - 12:05 pm Practice - BF Goodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda
12:05 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm Practice - USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Practice - Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear
2:25 pm - 2:55 pm Practice - Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm Practice - Cooper Tires Prototype Lites
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Testing Session - American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patrón (GT1 / GT2 / GTC/ GTH)
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Testing Session - American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm Testing Session - American Le Mans Series Presented by Tequila Patrón (LMP1 / LMP2 / LMPC)
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Practice - SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series

Thursday, September 30, 2010
8:00 am - 8:30 am Qualifying - Cooper Tires Prototype Lites
8:35 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
8:40 am - 9:10 am Qualifying - Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama
9:15 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
9:20 am - 9:50 am Qualifying - USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda
9:55 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
10:00 am - 11:00 am Practice - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)
11:10 am - 11:35 am Qualifying #1 - BF Goodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda
11:45 am - 12:15 pm Qualifying - SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Mandatory Driver Autograph Session for ALL Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama Drivers - location TBD
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
12:25 pm - 12:45 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Race #1 - 30 Minutes
1:35 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:40 pm - 2:25 pm Qualifying - Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear
2:30 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
2:35 pm - 3:35 pm Practice - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)
3:40 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
3:55 pm - 4:40 pm Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama Race #1 - 45 Minutes
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda Race #1 - 30 Minutes
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm BF Goodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda Race #1 - 30 Minutes
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner
6:20 pm - 6:45 pm IMSA facilitated Corvette Corral Parade Laps (100 cars maximum)
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Combined Night Practice - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)

Friday, October 1, 2010
8:00 am - 8:25 am Qualifying #2 - BF Goodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda
8:45 am - 9:15 pm USF2000 National Championship Powered by Mazda Race #2 - 30 Minutes
9:25 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
9:30 am - 10:30 am Practice - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)
10:30 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequlia Patrón Tech Talk at TBD Team Transporter
10:35 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
10:50 am - 11:35 am Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama Race #2 - 45 Minutes
11:00 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequlia Patrón Tech Talk at TBD Team Transporter
11:30 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequlia Patrón Tech Talk at TBD Team Transporter
11:40 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
11:55 am - 12:40 pm Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear Race - 45 Minutes
12:00 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequlia Patrón Tech Talk at TBD Team Transporter
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Driver Autograph Session for ALL Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Championship Drivers at Cooper Tire
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PRESENTED BY TEQUILA
PATRÓN DRIVERS BEHIND EACH TEAM TRANSPORTER IN THE MAIN COMPETITOR PADDOCK
12:40 pm - 1:40 pm Lunch
12:45 pm - 1:10 pm IMSA facilitated Porscheplatz Corral Parade Laps (100 cars maximum)
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:30 pm - 1:45 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequlia Patrón Tech Talk at Flying Lizard Motorsports Team Transporter
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm BF Goodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda Race #2 - 30 Minutes
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm American Forest Live Auction at the Flying Lizard Motorsports Team Transporter
2:15 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Race #2 - 30 Minutes
3:10 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
3:15 pm - 3:40 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (GT1 / GT2 / GTC / GTH)
3:45 pm American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
3:50 pm - 4:15 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (LMP1 / LMP2 / LMPC)
4:35 pm - 6:05 pm SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series Race - 90 Miles or 90 Minutes maximum
6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Road Atlanta facilitated Corral Parade Laps (100 cars maximum)
6:16 pm - Johnny O’Connell Auction (Location TBD)

Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:00 am - 9:10 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Rides (by invitation only)
9:15 am - 9:40 am Warm Up - American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (All Classes)
9:45 am - 10:00 am American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Rides (by invitation only)
10:00 am - 10:15 am Promoter VIP Rides (by invitation only)
10:15 am - 11:15 am Pre-Race Activities / American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
11:15 am Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda2 Race for the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón (Round 9) -
1,000 miles or 10 hours maximum

Painrace

4:35 PM Friday is going to gbe a GREAT race. Not a lot of cars but they will be fast!

I am the short, fat, ugly 66 year old guy!

Jim

Toxic Z

I will be there watching.

Are you faster than a Moesler?