Open Track Day at Grattan May 11th

[BB69]

UPDATE: We have only 10 days left, and there are still some spots open. Maybe you just finished some work on the car, or maybe the pressure to get out to the track has finally gotten to be too much. Whatever it is, come on out to the track. If you have any questions, let me know.




After weeks of unanswered calls and emails to Gingerman, we went ahead and booked a day at Grattan. Grattan appears to be a more challenging layout with elevation changes and some blind corners. This event is open to anyone, we had a pretty wide variation of cars last year. I would love to see some PT guys there. Below is a website where you can register and see more detail. I have also copied the basics below:

We have reserved Grattan Raceway Thursday May 11th. We were going to try to reserve Gingerman again this year but they are under new ownership. The new owners have raised the prices significantly and are being much more strict on the rules. Therefore we decided to go with Grattan Raceway. The owners have been much easier to work with. The track has plenty of run off room just like Gingerman but the track itself appears to be a bit more challenging. It is very popular with the motorcycle crowd because of the run off room. Also, Grattan's longest straightaway is about a 1/2mile versus Gingerman's is only 1/4mile.
Passenger's will be allowed as long as they have a helmet.
Grattan is located about 30 minutes from Gingerman. It's slightly closer to Detroit and slighty further from Chicago.
Here is a schedule of the day:
8:00am Gate's Open
8:30am-8:45am Driver's Meeting (Discuss safety and rules)
9:00am- 5:00pm Track is open
Every 15 minutes a new group of cars will go onto the track. There will be 4 groups total with 10 cars in each group.
The cost will be $125 per person.
We are in the process of setting up a website for everyone to register. If you think you would like to attend let me know right away and I'll copy you on the link to the website so you can register.
Here is a list of some general rules and tips:
-Any car with seat belts is allowed, no trucks, SUV's, or motorcycles (convertibles must have rollbars).
-Snell 95 or newer helmet. (None will be available to rent)
-Have fresh oil in your car. Bring extra oil, coolant, and brake fluid.
-Have enough money for 2-3 tanks of gas. A gas station is about 2 miles from the track.
-Either bring food to eat or bring money to buy food. There is food available for purchase at the track along with several restaurants close by.
-The track will be open rain or shine. No refunds will be given if it rains.
-No passing will be allowed in the turns, and the driver in front of you must signal that you may pass. This is for everyone's safety.

For more track information visit:
www.grattanraceway.com


http://events.kzoorice.com/index.php...tpage&Itemid=1

Ken