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[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

We will again be using a controlled practice format. 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.

 

In an effort to improve the practice sessions the lines will form for the Black Lane rotation in the "Finger" and the "Ninety" for the Red Lane rotation. Drivers will help marshall the "Finger" then move to the "Deadman" then to the "On Deck" position at the drivers panel (Black rotation). Red rotation will first marshal the "Ninety", move to the "Doughnut", then the "Lead On", before hooking up to Red Lane. Your cooperation should make this a much better practice experience.

 

The track will be cleaned and spray glued on Wednesday, March 4, and the track WILL BE CLOSED FOR RACING until Thursday morning March, 5.

 

Monday, March 9 - closed

 

Tuesday, March 10 - open 10 AM to 6 PM

Track Pass - $10 all day

 

Wednesday, March 11 - open 10 AM to 8 PM

Track Pass - $10 all day

Controlled practice* - 10 minutes per lane

(Track will be cleaned and sprayed glued for the final time after closing)

 

Thursday, March 12 - open 10 AM to 10 PM

Track Pass - $10 all day

Controlled practice* - 5 minutes per lane

Parma PSE Paint Clinic starts at 3:00 PM

 

Friday, March 13 - open 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM

7:30 AM Registration opens for GT Coupe Pro ONLY!

The GT Coupe Pro eligibility list can be found HERE.

 

8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED GT Coupe Pro 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 Pro ends

Tech for GT Coupe Pro 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 Pro begins followed by GT Coupe FK qualifying

After all qualifying is complete the GT Coupe FK Mains begin followed by the GT Coupe Pro mains.

 

The track will be open for practice after all racing is complete.

Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

 

Saturday, March 14 - open 7:30 AM to ???

7:30 AM Registration opens for all Can-Am 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 (Pro or FK) will already have an entry number

 

8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED Group 1 Can-Am racers ONLY!

Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

Registration opens for Group 2 Can-Am racers

 

9:15 AM Practice for Group 1 Can-Am ends

Tech for Group 1 Can-Am opens

Track power ON for Group 2 Can-Am racers ONLY!

Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane

 

10:30 AM Practice for Group 2 Can-Am ends

Tech for Group 2 Can-Am opens

Qualifying for Group 1 Can-Am begins followed by Group 2

Racing immediately follows qualifying

The drawing for the "Manta" Ray Price benefit raffle will be held just before the first Can-Am Semi-Main

 

Sunday, March 16 - open 7:30 to ??

7:30 AM Registration opens for Retro F1

 

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 Retro 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

[Half Fast]

Now that's organization!

Cheers,

[Cheater]

Bill,

Mike has been putting on the R4 for seven years... Even as dull as he is, he has to have learned something.

Cindy is the real genius at Tom Thumb. Mike just does what she tells him to do...

LOL!

[Pappy]

I don't like the schedule and to protest I might just show up Saturday and race in the Can-Am race just to pi$$ everyone off.     

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Love you too, Greg. At least Cindy can spell "Tom Thumb". LOL.

And Pappy... I'd love it if you came and "pissed me off".

[Cheater]

Mike,

 

I can spell, I just can't type...

[Mike Patterson]

I kan spel to.

 

Thanks for posting the schedule, Mike. I'm still hoping to make it on Saturday.

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

I see, Greg. That's your story and your sticking with it. Right??

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Thanks for posting the schedule, Mike. I'm still hoping to make it on Saturday.

 
Mike, I think we ALL hope you can, too.

[Steve Deiters]

Since official practice begins on Tuesday will you be streaming the activities at the track on the net?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Stats are always streaming. Video... no... not until Friday.

[Greg Krumnow]

I know I can't wait to get down there and run. Had a blast last year.

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Ya know, Greg... a Thurman Burger "might" get you a bit of favoritism from the Race Director. Just sayin'...

[Cheater]

You want a Thurmanator, I take it?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

We could divvy that thing up and feed the entire store.

Naw... I'll settle for its little brother. Lived here all my life and never had one.

[TG Racing]

Wow! Does it come with nitro pills and cardiac paddles?

[JohnnySlotcar]

Ghost peppers assure a prime pit spot? ROFL.

 

Iceman and Johnny Slotcar leaving 5 AM Thursday...

[Steve Deiters]

Mike,

 

Will we be able to park next door as in the past?

[Gator Bob]

Great schedule layout Mike.

 

I'll put up a painted body to whoever finishes last in Can-Am.

 

Good luck and a safe trip to all the racers going.