ScaryFast

Spectator-Racing would like to formally invite you guys to our Champions Track Event:

Saturday April 18 at Gingerman Raceway

Start the racing season right at our High Performance Driving Event in South Haven, MI, and help those affected by Alzheimer's Disease. It will be a full day of driving and fun, with an all day HPDE, lunchtime parade laps, and an after party with music, food, and beverages provided.

All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association of Michigan.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help this worthy cause. You can go to the track any weekend, but how many times do you get to go to the track AND help those in need?

We're trying to make this event more accessible to drivers' families, as well. Starbucks is bringing coffee, local restaurants will be providing lunch for drivers, and Spectator-Racing is providing beverages. We are also planning on music, auctions, and door prizes.

Ever want to let your wife (or husband) take a few laps on the track? During the lunch hour, for a $20 donation to AA, anyone is welcome to drive thier vehicle around the track at more "reasonable" speeds - no vehicle restrictions and no helmets required!

Sport trucks are welcome at the event, such as Ford Lightnings and GMC Syclones.

Registration and tech inspection begins at 7:30

First group on track at 9:00

After party begins as soon as the last car is off the track, around 5:00

To register or for more information, click on:

www.spectator-racing.com

(note the dash...)

Or email us at:

spec1@spectator-racing.com

Weather permitting, we'll be camping Friday night at the track. Come on out!

(Edited with new info - drivers get free lunch, door prizes added, car show removed.)

L98Terror

Why do sport trucks suck?

I'll be there 4 sure

MySR71

Sounds like fun. I put it on my calendar. We'll see when the time gets closer but it might be worth the trip even if not able to run the car.

L98Terror

Little Gingerman Video including one hot lap


http://vimeo.com/3244931

ScaryFast

Whoops! Fixed it. I cut and pasted that from the website so I'd better fix it there, too:o

This is a great event for you, there aren't any swamps around Gingerman

Kubs

This sounds fun! I hope I have my car done by then.

MySR71

Yah.

I still owe you and Rob beer.

spectator2

Cheers

ScaryFast

Sweet, more C4's! Get it done!

Kubs

Ive never been on this course before but I really would like to! Ive been doing a clutch, exhaust, and hopefully a roll bar by then. How does this track compare to Waterford Hills?

ScaryFast

Bigger, faster, safer.

This is the best track in the area to really open it up, as there are no walls or trees to smack into if things go wrong.

It is a challenging track, with some tricky corners. Definately wider and longer (therefore faster) than Waterford. The only knock against it is that it doesn't have as many elevation changes that tracks like Grattan or Mid-Ohio have.

Kubs

Sounds fun! Im closest to Nelsons Ledges here in Ohio so thats the track Ive been to the most. It too is fast and fun! Waterford was fun when I tried it but I have heard lots of good things about Gingerman too.

spectator2

Would anyone want to have a car show on April 18th?

MySR71

It wouldn't really matter to me. I'm more interested in looking at track prep'ed cars than "show cars" and I can do that just walking around the paddock. However, if a car show would attract more people and let you get to your fundraising goal or beyond, then by all means. My only concern would be with the additional people and the security of our stuff. Some of us tend to leave a lot of stuff out during the day. It would be a shame if things grew legs and walked off.

ScaryFast

Due to various reasons the car show idea is off...

That's a good point about security, we'll consider that carefully if we bring this idea up for future events.

spectator2

bump

Wingrider

I went on your web page and sent you an e-mail last week, but have gotten no reply. I have a few questions about the event, and cannot find a way to register for the event on your page. Please advise.

spectator2

Firstly I need to apologize for the web site not fully functioning we've been having some server issues. Next I checked everywhere for your email, pleasse resend your questions to spec1@spectator-racing.com or ask me in this forum. Let me know if you are experienceing any other issues with our site and hope to see you at the event.

Kubs

Im not sure my car will be ready in time. Can i pay at the track or do I have to pre-register?

ScaryFast

You can pay at the track. The main danger is that the event could fill up and you aren't able to run.