Road Atlanta
Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
I've been going since the first one. A few things that I have learned over the years:
Old comfortable shoes. Lots of walking, and you stand a good chance of them being covered with GA. red clay or mud.
Carry some aspirin or Goody powders. I had a bad headache one year and couldn't find anything at the vendors. So I started carrying a couple of Goody powders on me.
Sunscreen. You will be outside for many hours. The sun can still be strong enough this time of year for a burn.
Water canteen or portable bottle. I found a nice water bottle at Target with a shoulder strap. You may find yourself in the paddock, back stretch, walking, etc...and far from the vendor village. Don't expect to find a lot of concession stands outside the village.
Traffic in/out flows pretty well. You can come and go as you please. Just be sure to get a pass to come back in.
Old comfortable shoes. Lots of walking, and you stand a good chance of them being covered with GA. red clay or mud.
Carry some aspirin or Goody powders. I had a bad headache one year and couldn't find anything at the vendors. So I started carrying a couple of Goody powders on me.
Sunscreen. You will be outside for many hours. The sun can still be strong enough this time of year for a burn.
Water canteen or portable bottle. I found a nice water bottle at Target with a shoulder strap. You may find yourself in the paddock, back stretch, walking, etc...and far from the vendor village. Don't expect to find a lot of concession stands outside the village.
Traffic in/out flows pretty well. You can come and go as you please. Just be sure to get a pass to come back in.
Drifting
Joined: May 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
Thanks for the tips Grey Ghost! I'll be sure to bring lots of water and some Aleve for any headaches I may get. I wonder if there are any people that go back and forth from Road Atlanta to Chateau Elan, you know, to get an extra bottle or to pay a visit to their pub 
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Corvette Corral? Too late?
My son and I are heading up to Road Atlanta to attend the Petite Le Mans. Unfortunately, we were unable to do any advanced planning this year due work schedules. I am wondering if it is too late to gain entry into the Corvette Corral. Too late to buy advance tickets as of Sept 24th. Anyone know about the Corral?
Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Advanced tickets did end Sept. 24th. Just means that you have to pay an extra $10. The corral does have a limited number of tickets though. Call them first thing Monday a.m. They will place them in 'will call' for you (saves the shipping charge, so you will recover the $10).
My son and I are heading up to Road Atlanta to attend the Petite Le Mans. Unfortunately, we were unable to do any advanced planning this year due work schedules. I am wondering if it is too late to gain entry into the Corvette Corral. Too late to buy advance tickets as of Sept 24th. Anyone know about the Corral?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Advanced tickets did end Sept. 24th. Just means that you have to pay an extra $10. The corral does have a limited number of tickets though. Call them first thing Monday a.m. They will place them in 'will call' for you (saves the shipping charge, so you will recover the $10).
Gave them a call this morning. They took care of me. So I am in. I get reduced parking and some drinks and a box lunch. Cool!
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From: Acworth GA
very cool!
Watch the temps as well. Going to be nice weather, but will be pretty cool in the morning and as the sun sets.
Lows in the lower 50's and highs in mid to upper 70's. Can not wait! This will be my wife's first time going, so I hope she wont be too bored.
Watch the temps as well. Going to be nice weather, but will be pretty cool in the morning and as the sun sets.
Lows in the lower 50's and highs in mid to upper 70's. Can not wait! This will be my wife's first time going, so I hope she wont be too bored.
Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Free drinks (water,Pepsi), lunch, inside parking, porta potties with outside sinks to wash up, etc...the CC repays you well. Sold my car last year.
So no CC for me
Enjoy though !
So no CC for me
Enjoy though ! 
Drifting
Joined: May 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
We're excited! I'm wondering though, since we get to eat and drink at the Corvette Corral, did we waste our money buying the Chalet tickets, since we get to eat there also? I suppose we can just go back and forth and eat and drink at both locations.
Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
The Chalet will have a better class of food and drink than the corral. The Corral has large coolers (similar to the ones in a convenience store) help yourself to water or Pepsi. We had sandwiches and chips at lunch. Pratt/Miller usually brings dozens of doughnuts Sat. am. It was hot, so I downed a lot of water.
(Remember to stay hydrated) it is a long day of outdoor activities. Get there early to be eligible for the Corral prizes, which vary.
(Remember to stay hydrated) it is a long day of outdoor activities. Get there early to be eligible for the Corral prizes, which vary.
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Melting Slicks
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From: The Corner of No and Where Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'10
Gentlemen,
For you Petit Lemans vets I give you my thanks. Thursday I will start the Flying to Atlanta. The wife has the Z packed and ready to go and will leave Arkansas Thursday afternoon. I even bought a cheap scanner to try out there. Plenty of batteries video camera and Digital. Sunscreen, painkillers, chairs. Even a flag for the Golf Cart we rented (lazy) Someone wrote that there were so many golf carts at Road Atlanta it was easy to get them mixed up so some form of ID was a good idea. I hope to see you there. Atlanta used to be one of haunts a long time back. Bought my first home in Kennesaw. I will be the one in the red ZO6 with the bent up plate.....LYFSGR8. I don't have the heart to replace it as it has been through so much.
Again Thanks
For you Petit Lemans vets I give you my thanks. Thursday I will start the Flying to Atlanta. The wife has the Z packed and ready to go and will leave Arkansas Thursday afternoon. I even bought a cheap scanner to try out there. Plenty of batteries video camera and Digital. Sunscreen, painkillers, chairs. Even a flag for the Golf Cart we rented (lazy) Someone wrote that there were so many golf carts at Road Atlanta it was easy to get them mixed up so some form of ID was a good idea. I hope to see you there. Atlanta used to be one of haunts a long time back. Bought my first home in Kennesaw. I will be the one in the red ZO6 with the bent up plate.....LYFSGR8. I don't have the heart to replace it as it has been through so much.
Again Thanks
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
Does anyone have a Corvette Corral Parking Pass that you will not be able to utilize? I just won tickets for Wed - Sat, but unfortunately there are no more parking passes available from the Road Atlanta ticket office.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Safe travels. I think we are in for a great w/e !!!
Couple of hours from me. But I'm pumped too. Love the '56 or '57 in your avatar. I've owned two midyears, but always wanted a '56 or '57.
Gentlemen,
For you Petit Lemans vets I give you my thanks. Thursday I will start the Flying to Atlanta. The wife has the Z packed and ready to go and will leave Arkansas Thursday afternoon. I even bought a cheap scanner to try out there. Plenty of batteries video camera and Digital. Sunscreen, painkillers, chairs. Even a flag for the Golf Cart we rented (lazy) Someone wrote that there were so many golf carts at Road Atlanta it was easy to get them mixed up so some form of ID was a good idea. I hope to see you there. Atlanta used to be one of haunts a long time back. Bought my first home in Kennesaw. I will be the one in the red ZO6 with the bent up plate.....LYFSGR8. I don't have the heart to replace it as it has been through so much.
Again Thanks
For you Petit Lemans vets I give you my thanks. Thursday I will start the Flying to Atlanta. The wife has the Z packed and ready to go and will leave Arkansas Thursday afternoon. I even bought a cheap scanner to try out there. Plenty of batteries video camera and Digital. Sunscreen, painkillers, chairs. Even a flag for the Golf Cart we rented (lazy) Someone wrote that there were so many golf carts at Road Atlanta it was easy to get them mixed up so some form of ID was a good idea. I hope to see you there. Atlanta used to be one of haunts a long time back. Bought my first home in Kennesaw. I will be the one in the red ZO6 with the bent up plate.....LYFSGR8. I don't have the heart to replace it as it has been through so much.
Again Thanks
Drifting
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,670
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From: Charlotte NC
Another question---our tickets have stickers that say "Corvette" on them and my parking pass has the same Corvette sticker on it. Will I need both of these to get into the Corvette Corral? I am so excited I cannot stand it! I cannot wait! 
