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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. Changing lanes is MANDATORY even if other lanes are open.
 
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 14, and the track WILL BE CLOSED FOR RACING until Thursday morning

March, 15.

 
Monday, March 12 - closed
 
Tuesday, March 13 - open 10 AM to 6 PM
Track Pass - $10 all day
 
Wednesday, March 14 - 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 15 - open 10 AM to 10 PM
Track Pass - $10 all day
Controlled practice* - 5 minutes per lane
Parma PSE Paint Clinic Noon to 4:00 PM

 

Since almost all GT Coupe Pro racers will be in-house already we will begin registration and motor handout at 5:00PM Thursday. NO MOTOR may leave the raceway and all motors must be returned to impound BEFORE closing at 10:00PM. GT Coupe racers are also encouraged to register and choose their motors BUT will they will not get their motors until Friday morning per the schedule. This will reduce the time spent in line Friday morning and maximize break-in time for everyone. Handing out the GT Coupe Pro motors on Thursday allows them to go directly on the track Friday morning while the GT Coupe racers work on breaking in their motors. INITIAL MOTOR PURCHASE LIMITED TO 2.
 
Friday, March 16 - open 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
7:30 AM Registration opens for GT Coupe Pro ONLY!
 
8:00 AM Track power ON for REGISTERED GT Coupe Pro racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane
Registration for GT Coupe 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 racers ONLY!
Controlled practice* - 3 minutes per lane
 
10:30 AM Practice for GT Coupe ends
Tech for GT Coupe opens
Qualifying for GT Coupe Pro begins followed by GT Coupe qualifying
After all qualifying is complete the GT Coupe 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 17 - 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 (or GT Coupe Pro) 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
 
Sunday, March 18 - 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

[Cap Henry]

Can the GTC-Pro racers practice with their handouts Thursday or only bench break in?

[Joe Rocket]

What time Friday morning will Registration and motor handout for GT Coupe racers begin?

[The Number of]

So Pro racers get over 6 hours to work on their motors while the Am mopes get 2 1/2 hours?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Can the GTC-Pro racers practice with their handouts Thursday or only bench break in?

 

Track or bench. I know a few that break theirs in on the track.

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

What time Friday morning will Registration and motor handout for GT Coupe racers begin?

As the schedule reads......

 

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

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

So Pro racers get over 6 hours to work on their motors while the Am mopes get 2 1/2 hours?

 

Correct. Since they are not competing together it really shouldn't matter.

[Jimmy Williams]

How long after initial handouts do you have to wait to buy a third?

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

How long after initial handouts do you have to wait to buy a third?

Once everyone has registered and got their motors I will announce if there will be additional motors for purchase and how many you can have.

[slick in the slot]

don't think the coup guys will have enough time to decide if they need more motors

[DOCinCanton]

And, what are the hand-out motors?

[The Number of]

And, what are the hand-out motors?

Professor motor with brush material the hardness of granite.

[Butters37]

Better bring the simple green!

[DOCinCanton]

I am thinking 3 minutes in water at 5.0V. Then maybe power supply for 15 minutes. Then to the track and cry.

[Brinkley47]

I am thinking 3 minutes in water at 5.0V. Then maybe power supply for 15 minutes. Then to the track and cry.

that would not even phase these brushes.

To mike:
Can I run my motors overnight if I provide the power supply with my motor impound box?

[gotboostedvr6]

Any classes using .790 tire?

[The Number of]

Any classes using .790 tire?

Nope

[DOCinCanton]

Am I missing something. Isn't F1 on 0.79" tires?

[Noose]

Not at the R4. 

[Steve Deiters]

Mike McMasters:

 

Two things...

 

- Will the race be streamed? If so can we have the link?

 

- Will parking be allowed next door as in the past?

 

SD

[Tom Thumb Hobbies]

Parking next door is OK as long as you park nearest our fence.

 

And the streaming link can be found on our website by clicking the "Live Timing" tab.