D/FW Meet 9/8/2007 - Laps For Charity II

It looks like several people want this to be the next D/FW Ridgeline Meet, so let's see if we can make it a major one this time. Here's the info, from the official webpage (http://www.scctexas.org/content.asp?contentid=479):

You're the driver when Texas Motor Speedway opens the Speedway to the public. Experience the thrill of driving your car around the 1.5-mile super speedway all to benefit Speedway Children's Charities.

Polish up your special vehicle and come on out to "The Great American Speedway!" on Saturday, Sept 8th for Laps for Charity presented by Speedway Children's Charities. Take three laps on the super speedway behind a pace vehicle for just a $30 donation and have your picture taken in Victory Lane for an additional $10. Laps will be conducted from 5-7 p.m. for Car Clubs and 7-10 p.m. for the Public.

For more information, please call (817) 215-8421.

Please check the poll above and let us know if you intend to attend. Thanks!

Discussion of what to do while waiting in line for laps would be appreciated, too. :D

They don't say how fast you'll be going. 55 mph?

I think the pace car limits you to right at 100mph

I think the pace car limits you to right at 100mphUnless you pass the pace car... use the signal and make a legal pass :)

Here's a link (http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=627495) to a post on another forum about the event held in previous years. From what I've seen elsewhere, the procedure therein is still the same (although the price may be different). Basically...

* You drive behind the pace car, single file, in groups of 18-20.
* You're limited to 80-85 MPH.
* They fire a bazooka at you if you try to pass the pace car.

...okay, they may not use a bazooka, but they do have several chase vehicles that may or may not be armed and dangerous. :D

One of the scion guys did the pass the pace car. He has a life time ban from the track now. The others out with him were having fun all the pace cars were so busy messing with him they got to crank it up a little.

One of the scion guys did the pass the pace car. He has a life time ban from the track now. The others out with him were having fun all the pace cars were so busy messing with him they got to crank it up a little.a lifetime ban? that's it? Heck, this would only be a one-time event anyway... hmmm.... :D

No, life time ban from the entire Texas Motor Speedway.

No, life time ban from the entire Texas Motor Speedway.hahaha... would I get my photo posted on the wall like the FBI Most Wanted? :D :D

So it's approaching, are we still attending this event? I'm game.:rolleyes:

if we go do we get to go with the clubs or after? I might enjoy this.

Ok fellas this event is 2 weeks from today, Professor Tomoe and k757 lets discuss the plan. A club meet in D/FW before we roll in! I just realized only 6 said yes to the event. I guess it's a wash. Well any other events local?

Well, it shouldn't be a wash...even with just six people, it should still be fun and we should still be able to reserve a Car Club spot. Here's the relevant part from the latest blurb...

Polish up your special vehicle and come on out to "The Great American Speedway!" on Saturday, Sept 8th for Laps for Charity presented by Speedway Children's Charities. Take three laps on the Super Speedway behind a pace vehicle for just a $30 donation and have your picture taken in Victory Lane for an additional $10. Laps will be conducted for Car Clubs (by reservation) from 5-7 p.m. and for the General Public from 7-10 p.m.

...and here are the rules...

GENERAL RULES
• NO ALCOHOL
• All occupants in a car including the driver must wear a seat belt.
• No drivers under the age of 18.
• All occupants must be at least 6 years of age.
• All occupants in a car must sign a waiver.
• All legal guardians of minors must sign a separate waiver.
• Motorcyclists must wear a helmet and must stay on the apron of the track.
• No passing.
• Single file only. (please give us 1 lap to get up to speed)
• 75 mph maximum speed limit (if you cannot keep up with the car in front of you, please pull to the apron and the TMS trail vehicles will put you at the back of the line.)
• Follow the instructions of the TMS trucks on the track.
• If any vehicle in the group violates any of the safety procedures listed, the pace car will pull to the apron and bring the entire group to a stop. The violator will be pulled from the group and escorted from the track.

So, is anyone still up for it? If so, I'll call and try to make reservations.

I know I said yes in the poll, but I will not be able to go anymore. I hope y'all have fun.

Today's going to have to be the deadline for this, if we're going to make it a group affair. Please post or PM to let me know by the end of the business day. So far, I've had zero responses from people who still want to go.

Sorry professor I'm not going to attend. Time conflict with LSU football and seems as all lost interest.:(

Geaux Tigers:D

Looks like it's off as a group event, then. It's still open to the general public after 7:00 p.m., though.