Lapping at Gateway International Raceway August 30th, 2003

[Keith]

Hey guys,

There is a lapping day/course by the Phil Wicks Driving Academy at the Gateway International Raceway on Saturday August 30th, 2003. Here are the details as I know for now.

- $175* for intermediate and experts.
- $275* for novice which includes theory and practical training.
- Everyone can have an instructor with them for a session or two to evaluate and pick up pointers.
- Your car must pass tech inspection (tires, no leaking fluids, brakes, etc).
- SA 95 or higher helmet is required.
- There will be course workers working the flags for our safety.
- Passing allowed only on straights and when signaled by the person getting passed.
- A minimum deposit of 85$ must be given by Tuesday.

* price can go down another 10% - 20% if we acculate enough people.

Who in for this one? I know I am and so is James. If you haven't do track before in your Lude, you are really missing out. Here is where you get to find and hopefully push the limits of yourself and your Lude...

Here is what the course looks like. (it's the infield/road course part)

http://www.gatewayraceway.com/images/mapOval1.gif

[Jacques]

Looks like Dan must've gotten a hold of you.:)

[Cory]

no money :-(

[TJ]

Originally posted by 99lude
no money :-(

same here TJ's bank account=0

[Keith]

Thanks for Dan for coming out and explaining everything to us.

So far I believe the only peeps that are in for sure are...

Keith + Keith (tall)

On the fence...

James + Chris

Anybody else?

[Jacques]

I'll decide by tomorrow, most likely.

[Jacques]

I'm officially in.:) I guess if I don't get aftermarket wheels in time, I'll be running in my steelies that day.:p

Chris, Keiths (tall and short)...let Dan know ASAP if you guys are in for sure. I don't have his home number, but his work number is 314-340-0252.

[Cory]

Can i come and support the StL Prelude Club and watch?

[Keith]

Of course. I guess your dad said no...

[Cory]

Yah im going to pass just because of the money issue i want to get some mods done

[Keith]

Looks like we have + 8 people so the price has dropped to;

157.50 for intermediate
247.50 for novice

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith
Looks like we have + 8 people so the price has dropped to;

157.50 for intermediate
247.50 for novice

Keith, I assume you got the email from Dan, the price dropped by 20%.:)

[Keith]

Yup... :) The price is now 140$.

Maybe we can still squeeze in some last minute people if still interested.

BTW, you can still come to watch guys.

[Cory]

I'm Coming.

[Keith]

I'm ready... :)

http://www.chillybanana.com/Prelude/stuff_august/bigimages/147-4755_IMG.jpg

I just need to change one bleeder and bleed the brake line and I'm done.

James, did you meet up with Bill for the video and mount? We should probably test it before track day.

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith


James, did you meet up with Bill for the video and mount? We should probably test it before track day.

Nope...gotta remind myself to call him. I guess we'll have to alternate using the mount, since we're in the same run group.

[Keith]

Originally posted by Jacques
Nope...gotta remind myself to call him. I guess we'll have to alternate using the mount, since we're in the same run group.

Nah, we'll swap on each run. Hopefully we can make some nice cool vids to post online.. Does Bill know how to do that kind of stuff?

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith
Nah, we'll swap on each run. Hopefully we can make some nice cool vids to post online.. Does Bill know how to do that kind of stuff?

Not sure. I'll have to check with him further on that.

[Keith]

So far, so good...

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/local_index.asp?zipcode=62201&partner=accuweather

[Jacques]

Keith, after talking to another participant who talkd to Phil Wicks, registration begins at 7am, driver's meeting at 7:40am. I'm going to try to get there by 7am...are you going to follow me out there?

[Keith]

yikes... sure, can you find out about the dress code and itenary?

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith
yikes... sure, can you find out about the dress code and itenary?

Can't find Dan Q's home phone#...he and Chelsea are new parents, as of this past Monday.:) Bud is out of town until Thursday night, so, I posted in solo2.org to see if any other participant has the info. As for attire, I did ask bud this last night, and he didn't know. Attire varies from club to club, so on the safe side, I may just show up in slacks, and bring a pair of shorts if it's allowed.

Bud and I talked at length about the course, tire pressures, suspension setup, etc.

[Laura]

Slacks?
hahaha.. man you are old! :P

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Laura
Slacks?
hahaha.. man you are old! :P

Shaddap.:P

Here's what I got from one of the expert drivers that'll be there...
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On track is at 8am. Class session for EVERYONE is 7:40. Registration is at 7(?) and it was suggested that you arrive by 7. Break for lunch around noon.

Parking is in the gravel as the paddock is going to be used for the Novice group. Intermediate cars go on the east side of the garage. Expert and Instructor cars on the west side of the garage.

No polyester or manmade fabrics. Long sleeves, pants and no open shoes.
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I'm not sure which side is the "East side...my guess it's the section in front of the tunnel entranceway.

[Laura]

Does that go the same for Passengers?

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Laura
Does that go the same for Passengers?

I would think you'd have to dress appropriately (like the driver). Unless they're going to be lax with regulating that. At the BMW HPDE earlier this year, I was wearing shorts and sandals, and I was a passenger in an F355.

[Grant]

How far is it from TO? :P

[Laura]

if you start driving now you could make it...:)
Its about 13hrs.

[Keith]

Now they say it's raining.... :rolleyes:

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith
Now they say it's raining.... :rolleyes:

That will suck.

[Laura]

Yes... I dont want to stand around in the rain all day... That would suck.
But at least you wont get sunburnt.

[Keith]

IDK man... the weather outlook changed even for today... it was suppose to rain all day today and it turned out kind sunny/overcast. Now they are predicting HEAVY thundershowers tomorrow. :rolleyes: WTF?

[Jacques]

Originally posted by Keith
IDK man... the weather outlook changed even for today... it was suppose to rain all day today and it turned out kind sunny/overcast. Now they are predicting HEAVY thundershowers tomorrow. :rolleyes: WTF?

I will not be happy.:mad: Laura--Keith and I will be in the garage portion of the paddock, so if it keeps raining, we'll be dry.

[Laura]

Would still be a good idea to bring the rain coat! :mad:

[Jacques]

Yeah, will be bringing the rain gear. I wonder how strict we'll be about having the windows down if it rains.

[TJ]

yeah if its raining I dont know if I am going to come

[Keith]

Laura, James and I should be heading down there at 6:30am - 7am. We should be on the track the good part of the day. You can call us on our cells (listed in the members section) if you guys want to check in to see where we are.

Keith

[TJ]

I;ll give you a ring tommorrow when I wake up keith

[Keith]

That's cool. Laura will have my cell anyhow. Looks like the weather has changed again. Now it's cloudy today with periods of rain and thundershowers. It looks like it might be a semi dry day today.

Hopefully SOMEONE can make their way out to come watch us and go for a food run! :)

[Laura]

Was fun.. to bad y'all! :P