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      02-11-2015, 11:06 AM   #23
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April 4th at Gingerman Raceway

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200. 100 dollar deposit due February 24th. Payment can be made with cash or Paypal. You must factor in extra paypal fees if you choose that method. Actual price will be determined when rest of payment is due. Full payment due March 31st.


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Your car will be teched by a PAPA member. Track goes hot at 8:30. Drivers meeting at 8:00. Event schedule will be released later. 20 minute sessions around 2 hours of track time. There will be 3 classes. Two novice and one intermediate class. People deemed in the intermediate class has the option to run in a novice class instead.

Rules
Passing-There is no passing in the turns. You can only pass another moving car on the track with a point bye. Passing car must go offline to pass.
Front windows must be open on track.

Safety
5 track approved/sourced corner workers
EMTs on site
Race control

Amenities
Instructors
Beverages
Garage bay and tools to work on your car


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Will there be instructors?
Yes there will be instructors for those who require them.


What if I crash my car on the track/ damage the track?
You will be responsible for any damaged occurred to your car and the track. You will be billed for track damages. If your are worried about this cost or stand to loose a large amount of money if your car was damaged, buy track insurance.

Instructors not confirmed yet
Details subject to change
More details to come
There is a certain number of spots to be filled.
can u run with a passenger?
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April 4th at Gingerman Raceway

Cost
200. 100 dollar deposit due February 24th. Payment can be made with cash or Paypal. You must factor in extra paypal fees if you choose that method. Actual price will be determined when rest of payment is due. Full payment due March 31st.


Format
Your car will be teched by a PAPA member. Track goes hot at 8:30. Drivers meeting at 8:00. Event schedule will be released later. 20 minute sessions around 2 hours of track time. There will be 3 classes. Two novice and one intermediate class. People deemed in the intermediate class has the option to run in a novice class instead.

Rules
Passing-There is no passing in the turns. You can only pass another moving car on the track with a point bye. Passing car must go offline to pass.
Front windows must be open on track.

Safety
5 track approved/sourced corner workers
EMTs on site
Race control

Amenities
Instructors
Beverages
Garage bay and tools to work on your car


FAQs
Will there be instructors?
Yes there will be instructors for those who require them.


What if I crash my car on the track/ damage the track?
You will be responsible for any damaged occurred to your car and the track. You will be billed for track damages. If your are worried about this cost or stand to loose a large amount of money if your car was damaged, buy track insurance.

Instructors not confirmed yet
Details subject to change
More details to come
There is a certain number of spots to be filled.
Well, if I didn't buy my ticket for the open track weekend the weekend after this, I would be in...
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      02-25-2015, 07:19 PM   #25
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Registered w/ GPS Track Time for Autobahn Country Club North on April 4th. Hope to see some bmws there
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Registered w/ GPS Track Time for Autobahn Country Club North on April 4th. Hope to see some bmws there
I do believe that I might be signing up for this one as well!
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If Belding MI isn't too far from Detroit I might be interested sometime in May or July!
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oh wow, this thread has changed a lot. lol i haven't checked back here in a while. thanks for all the input everyone.
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I am hoping for my wrist to heal by april 4th (got surgery recently) and hoping the weather will be good by then. if both happen then I am in
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I am hoping for my wrist to heal by april 4th (got surgery recently) and hoping the weather will be good by then. if both happen then I am in
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Anyone else planning on May 9th at RA or May 13th at Blackhawk? I'm thinking I may do both.

Road America w/ LAPS Inc
Saturday, May 9th
Cost: $300
http://lapsinc.motorsportreg.com

Blackhawk Farms
Wednesday, May 13th
Cost: $225
http://www.blackhawkfarms.com/event/...e-track-day-4/
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I'm definitely going to one of the Wednesdays blackhawk raceway events, but will probably not make the May one. There is also scca track nights for $140 on May 5th.
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I'm definitely going to one of the Wednesdays blackhawk raceway events, but will probably not make the May one. There is also scca track nights for $140 on May 5th.
Location and link?
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http://www.tracknightinamerica.com/e...lackhawk-farms
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Yes please! I'm in. Anyone else planning to go?
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FYI, this is a good event for the Chicago folks. If you plan to go, sign up before May 1st to avoid the late fee.

http://www.nwshelbyclub.com/spring-f...erman-raceway/
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Just signed up for the intermediate run group. This should be an awesome event and it's only $150!
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Just signed up for the intermediate run group. This should be an awesome event and it's only $150!
The Northwood Shelby Club event at Autobahn is only marginally more expensive than that, and you get 6 full sessions Plus, you get to run the full course on Saturday.
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The Northwood Shelby Club event at Autobahn is only marginally more expensive than that, and you get 6 full sessions Plus, you get to run the full course on Saturday.
There's also a full day at Blackhawk on May 13th as well...

http://www.blackhawkfarms.com/event/...e-track-day-4/

So glad that it's FINALLY track season!
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