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[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

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*As we started last year we will again be using a controlled practice format. This will hopefully eliminate "Lane Squatters" and give everyone as much practice as possible in the amount of time available. The format is simple. Drivers will form two lines, one starting at Red Lane and one starting at Black Lane. Those starting on Red will use normal lane rotation (Red - Green - Blue - Purple) then leave the track after Purple and re-join the line if wanted. Those starting on Black will also follow normal rotation (Black - Yellow - Orange - White) and leave the track after White to re-join the line if needed. Please check the schedule to see how much time is allowed on each lane for the individual days. The track will automatically shut off and announce the change with a 30 second pause before power is restored. It has been suggested that a mandatory turn marshall rotation also be enforced during practice. I really don't want to go that far. Please, if you are waiting for a lane or done with practice, help out by turn marshalling so that won't be necessary.

Monday, March 5 - closed

Tuesday, March 6 - open 10 AM to 6 PM
Track Pass - $10 all day

Wednesday, March 7 - open 10 AM to 8 PM
Track Pass - $10 all day
Controlled practice* - 10 minutes per lane

Thursday, March 8 - open 10 AM to 10 PM
Track Pass - $10 all day
Controlled practice* - 10 minutes per lane

Friday, March 9 - open 7:30 AM to 11 PM
7:30 AM Registration opens for GT Coupe PD ONLY!

8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED GT Coupe PD racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane
Registration for GT Coupe FK and motor hand-out begins

9:15 AM Practice for GT Coupe PD ends
Tech for GT Coupe PD opens
Track power ON for REGISTERED GT Coupe FK racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

10:30 AM Practice for GT Coupe FK ends
Tech for GT Coupe FK opens
Qualifying for GT Coupe PD begins followed by GT Coupe FK qualifying
After all qualifying is complete the GT Coupe FK Mains begin followed by the GT Coupe PD mains.

The track will be open for practice after all racing is complete until closing time.
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

Saturday, March 10 - open 7:30 AM to 10 PM
7:30 AM Registration opens for Retro F1 racers
A entry number and group number will be given you when you register. Those numbers will stay the same for the entire event. Those who raced GT Coupe (PD or FK) will already have an entry number

8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED Group 1 Retro F1 racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane
Registration opens for Group 2 F1 racers

9:15 AM Practice for Group 1 Retro F1 ends
Tech for Group 1 Retro F1 opens
Track power ON for Group 2 Retro F1 racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

10:30 AM Practice for Group 2 Retro F1 ends
Tech for Group 2 Retro F1 opens
Qualifying for Group 1 Retro F1 begins followed by Group 2
Racing immediately follows qualifying
Store closes at 10 PM and the "Bench Race" begins at the Holiday Inn

Sunday, March 11 - open 7:30 to ??

7:30 AM Registration opens for Retro Can-Am

8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED Group 1 Retro Can-Am racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane
Registration opens for Group 2 Retro Can-Am racers

9:15 AM Practice for Group 1 Retro Can-Am ends
Tech for Group 1 Retro Can-Am opens
Track power ON for Group 2 Retro Can-Am racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

10:30 AM Practice for Group 2 Retro Can-Am ends
Tech for Group 2 Retro Can-Am opens
Qualifying for Group 1 Retro Can-Am begins followed by Group 2
Racing immediately follows qualifying

[Cap Henry]

If GTC-FK runs before PD, how is the FK winner going to be allowed to rub PD? Or did I miss something?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

You didn't miss anything. I did. CORRECTED. Thanks

[Cap Henry]

Thank you, I was slightly confused. LOL

[Noose]

I'm going to be velly, velly busy. LOL.

[Mike Patterson]

Can someone refresh my memory as to what the "Group 1" and "Group 2" designations refer to? My brain cell isn't working too well this morning.

[Ralph Thorne]

The first time you go to tech you will be handed a piece of paper with a Group 1 or Group 2 on it it. There will be designated practice sessions for each group through the weekend.

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Can someone refresh my memory as to what the "Group 1" and "Group 2" designations refer to? My brain cell isn't working too well this morning.

Mike,

The idea is that roughly half of the entries are on the track practicing. When they are done the other half goes to practice while the first group goes to tech. That way we can start qualifying immediately after Group 2 is done practicing.

[MantaRay]

I like the new practice format...you get to practice on inside and outside lanes from both starting points...

The format is simple. Drivers will form two lines, one starting at Red lane and one starting at Black lane. Those starting on Red will use normal lane rotation (Red - Green - Blue - Purple) then leave the track after Purple and re-join the line if wanted. Those starting on Black will also follow normal rotation (Black - Yellow - Orange - White) and leave the track after White to re-join the line if needed. Please check the schedule to see how much time is allowed.

[TG Racing]

Any guesstimation on when the Coupe races will be over on Friday?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

It's hard to guess without knowing the entry numbers. Hopefully sometime between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

[JerseyJohn]

Mike,

When will my autograph sessions be scheduled for? I think At least two per day to make sure all of my fans get some face time...

Thanks, Bud.

Regards,

JJ

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

You have the "Champagne Room" booked for two hours each day. Don't forget my 25% cut. And I assume you want your appearance money sent to the same numbered account in the Caymans?

[Ron Hershman]

Any guesstimation on when the Coupe races will be over on Friday?

FK or PD???

[Ron Hershman]

If anybody gets out of hand... dis guy's niece will be on hand to take care of any problems.

Joe Masseria

[Mike Patterson]

The first time you go to tech you will be handed a piece of paper with a Group 1 or Group 2 on it it. There will be designated practice sessions for each group through the weekend.

Thank you, Ralph.

[JerseyJohn]

You have the "Champagne Room" booked for two hours each day. Don't forget my 25% cut. And I assume you want your appearance money sent to the same numbered account in the Caymans?

Ah, Mikey, bag a donuts. You never disappoint. The family is happy.

[JerseyJohn]

If anybody gets out of hand... dis guy's niece will be on hand to take care of any problems.

Great-great-great-uncle Joe.

[Chris Radisich]

Great daily format, Mike, and thanks for addressing the problems those in group 2 had last year trying to get on the track and into tech at the same time!

See you tomorrow.