7t2vette

Well once again folks, it's that time of year to go to Mosport to see the boys of the Corvette Racing team do us proud! This is a great event, anyone who has been there in the past can attest to that. If you have never been to this event, there is no time like the present! Ron Fellows will be there racing his white C6R along with the two yellow C6R's, this very well may be Ron's last race at Mosport driving a Corvette Racing car!!! You can also watch Ron drive the Cadillac race car in the Speed GT race!!

Info from the Mosport website:
Tickets for the Corvette Corral, part of the Mobil 1 presents The Grand Prix of Mosport (Aug. 23-26), are now on sale. The Corvette Corral is a VIP Hospitality package that is sold exclusively to Corvette owners.

This weekend features the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) www.americanlemans.com and Canada’s Ron Fellows - in what might be his final Mosport ALMS appearance driving for the Factory Corvette team.

The Corvette Corral is located on the inside of Corner Eight (a hard-breaking right turn at the end of the Andretti Straightaway) Tickets for this special program are $95 per person and included the following:

Four-Day SuperTicket to the Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport (featuring the ALMS, along with SPEED World Challenge (GT & Touring), Star Mazda, Formula BMW, IMSA GT3 Cup and IMSA Lites)
Private Chalet Tent & parking area exclusively for Corvette Corral guests (only Corvettes will be admitted to the parking area), open Friday to Saturday.
Fully catered lunch & beverages (soft drinks, juice & water) on race day (Sunday)
Presentations and meet & greets with Corvette Racing team personnel, including drivers
A Souvenir Race Magazine Program, ear plugs and pass holder
A chance to participate in a parade lap around Mosport’s famed 4-km circuit (details and scheduled to be finalized)
All of this for just $95!

Call the Mosport Hotline at 1-800-866-1072 (weekdays 9 am – 5 pm) to place your order or order your tickets on-line ONLINE TICKETS

Mosport site:
http://www.mosport.com/home/home.asp

The Corvette Corral and detailed race schedule will be posted here closer to the race day:
http://www.imsaracing.net/imsaNS2.cf...carcorrals.htm

ALMS site:
http://www.americanlemans.com/home/ALMSHome.aspx


We can use this thread to organize any group events for this event such as convoys to and from the track, to find out who is going and on what days, as well as perhaps pints 'n bites events after long days at the track!

I will be at the track all three days, and I hope to see a few of you there!

Some teasers from past events, turn it up!!:

LIVIO

Hi Bruce, I will be there again all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday helping out. I will have BIG RED with me parked just outside of the main Corvette Corral tent.

I hope to see as many Corvette Forum members as well as Corvette owners there for another great event!

Livio

MYRagtop

Just got my tickets in the mail last Friday. Will probably go Friday, Saturday and of course Sunday.

tlaselva

Still waiting for mine in the mail, but I'll be there Friday to Sunday.

Why don't we all meet up somewhere out in the east end, say off the 401 in Scarbrough and go via convoy.

FFIN90

We were told by the corral people at Mid-Ohio that this year the pace laps will be done differently at Mosport. The 1st 100 Corral tickets sold will be on the pace laps, NOT the 1st 100 signed in.
Unfortunately the laps will be Sunday morning at 8:00AM, this is the time given by IMSA not the corral organizers. This guarantees the laps, as a later time could be scraped by the IMSA officials if anything went wrong on the track in the morning before the laps.

Going to go order my ticket now. DONE !

FFIN90

The Canadian contingent ( plus our 2 hosts ) WON an award for the CLUB with the most participation. On the sign in sheet we all put down the Corvette Forum as our "club".
There will be pics posted later.

LIVIO

WELL DONE EVERYONE!!!

Livio

7t2vette

Damn, say it isn't so! I have ticket #180.

I just noticed that my ticket is good for 4 days, Thursday - Sunday, but since the offical schedule isn't released yet, I don't know what is happening on the Thursday.

FFIN90

I just ordered mine last night, so hopefully the tickets are sent out randomly and not in sequential order, if not I get to sleep in Sunday morning.

CDN_Wolf_eh

I ordered my tickets back in May ... I better be in the first 100!


Hopefully that lady from T.O. is not correct, and they continue with the First 100, signing up, get to be in the Parade Lap.

7t2vette

May I suggest something? It seems that those that are attending live in either the extreme west end or the extreme east end. Perhaps a common meeting place in the west end for the west end crew, and then convoy to meet the east end crew in the east, and then head over together to Mosport.

7t2vette

You haven't got them yet? I ordered mine last week, and it came today!

95ragtop

I wouldn't worry about the ticketing numbers for anyone who has already purchased tickets. It would appear that the tickets started at #101 this year so #180 would be about #80.

Don't forget that some people are purchasing 2 tickets but only bring 1 car for the parade laps. Other people don't participate in the lapping and others won't be there at 8 a.m. Personally I'm not complaining after being at Mid-Ohio at 8 a.m. on Friday to register for laps that night at 8:15 p.m. It made for a very long day and we were driving in dusk.

The Mosport Corvette Corral schedule is being working on by all parties concerned (IMSA, Mosport, Corvette Racing, GM, etc.) and will be posted after final approval. Thursday and Friday will be set-up and practice days for the racing teams. Us volunteers hope to be set-up on Friday to register Corral participants who show up then. It is a great day to walk through the paddocks.

Saturday will probably have some speakers, etc., but the majority of Corral events will be on the Sunday. As always, the schedule is subject to change depending on the availability of speakers, drivers, etc.

We hope that the Mosport Corvette Corral will be a sell out for Ron Fellows last Canadian C6R race.

7t2vette

Thanks for the info Nick; looks like I will still be able to do a parade lap!! Are you affiliated with Mosport or IMSA or ALMS? You seem to have insider information! Did you meet the Canadian crew from the forum down in Mid-Ohio?



It would be nice to send Ron off in a grand fashion.

95ragtop

Actually I'm Janet (Nick's wife) and we met the Cdn. contigent at Mid-Ohio. Along with Livio and a couple of other folks, Nick and I are volunteers at the Mosport Corvette Corral (and have been for the previous 2 years). A couple of us have had a meeting with Mosport to see how we can help at the corral and make things run smoothly.

Last year there were probably 105 corvettes on the parade lap and no one was turned away. The volunteers were just trying to facilitate a way of not having to have people turn up at 8 a.m. on Saturday to sign up for parade laps on Sunday morning. I know that between Livio an ourselves we have the 1st 4 tickets sold and they are #101-104.

So don't worry, just show up to support the C6R team and hope for great weather.

RFE 300

Nos. 140 and 141.

Not sure yet when I will and won't be there, other than Sunday, when I'll be there all day. Will wait for more detailed event info (and work schedule...) before deciding.

Michael

7t2vette

Here is the Mosport tentative race schedule, which is still subject to change; I have highlighted the most interesting events:

Wednesday, August 22, 2007
8:00 am - 5:00 pm American Le Mans Series Support Equipment Suppliers and Competitor Rig Parking through Gate #3
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Paddock open for Competitor Rig Parking

Thursday, August 23, 2007
9:00 am - 5:00 pm IMSA Registration (In Paddock at IMSA Hospitality Trailer)
8:30 am - 6:00 pm Promoter Test Day for Support Series - Advance arrangements can be made by contacting Mosport International Raceway.

Friday, August 24, 2007
7:30 am - 4:00 pm IMSA Registration (Between Gates 2 & 3)
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Technical Inspection by Appointment for American Le Mans Series Competitors at the IMSA Technical Trailer
8:00 am - 8:30 am Practice - IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook
8:40 am - 9:25 am Practice - Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear
9:35 am - 10:00 am Practice - Formula BMW USA
10:10 am - 10:40 am Practice - IMSA GT3 Cup by Michelin
10:50 am - 11:10 am Practice - SPEED World Challenge Touring
11:15 am - 11:35 am Practice - SPEED World Challenge GT
11:45 am - 12:10 pm Qualifying - IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook
12:10 am - 12:55 pm Lunch
12:15 pm - 12:50 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
12:15 pm MANDATORY BRIEFING FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES TEAM MANAGERS/CREW CHIEFS IN THE PANOZ
SCHOOL CLASSROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGES BEHIND PIT LANE TOWARD PIT OUT
12:55 pm - 1:20 pm Practice - Formula BMW USA
1:25 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Practice - Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear
2:20 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
2:25 pm - 2:55 pm Promoter Test Session - American Le Mans Series (GT1 and GT2)
2:55 pm - 3:55 pm Promoter Test Session - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
3:55 pm - 4:25 pm Promoter Test Session - American Le Mans Series (LM P1/LM P2)
4:30 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
4:35 pm - 5:05 pm Practice - IMSA GT3 Cup by Michelin
5:10 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
5:15 pm - 5:40 pm Qualifying #1 - Formula BMW USA
5:50 pm - 6:10 pm Practice - SPEED World Challenge Touring
6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Practice - SPEED World Challenge GT

Saturday, August 25, 2007
8:00 am - 4:00 pm IMSA Registration (Office Trailer Between Gates 2 & 3)
8:00 am - 9:30 am Technical Inspection by Appointment for American Le Mans Series Competitors at the IMSA Technical Trailer
8:00 am - 8:25 am Qualifying #2 - Formula BMW USA
8:30 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
8:35 am - 9:05 am Qualifying - IMSA GT3 Cup by Michelin
9:10 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
9:15 am - 10:00 am Qualifying - Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear
10:05 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
10:10 am - 11:10 am Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
11:20 am - 11:40 am Qualifying - SPEED World Challenge Touring
11:45 am - 12:05 pm Qualifying - SPEED World Challenge GT
12:05 pm - 12:50 pm Lunch
12:05 pm American Le Mans Series Driver Chat in the Panoz Classroom located in the garages behind pit lane toward pit out
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm IMSA facilitated Porscheplatz Corral Parade Laps Presented by LP Watch Group (100 cars maximum)
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Mandatory Tire Marking for ALL American Le Mans Series Competitors at the IMSA Technical Trailer
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook Race #1 - 30 Minutes
1:25 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
2:35 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (GT1/GT2)
3:05 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
3:10 pm - 3:30 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (LM P1/LM P2)
3:40 pm Post-qualifying press conference for class pole sitters in the Media Interview Area
3:45 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
3:50 pm - 4:35 pm Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear Race - 45 Minutes
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Formula BMW USA Race #1 - 30 Minutes
5:45 pm American Le Mans Series Course Clearance Lap
5:50 pm - 6:20 pm IMSA GT3 Cup by Michelin Race - 30 Minutes
6:35 pm - 7:35 pm SPEED World Challenge GT Race - 50 Minutes


Sunday, August 26, 2007
8:00 am - 2:30 pm IMSA Registration (Office Trailer Between Gates 2 & 3)
8:00 am - 8:25 am IMSA facilitated Corvette Corral Parade Laps Presented by LP Watch Group (100 cars maximum)
8:00 am Motorsports Ministries Chapel Service in the Panoz School classroom located in the garages behind pit lane toward pit out
8:25 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
8:30 am - 8:45 am Warm Up - Formula BMW USA
9:00 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
9:05 am - 9:35 am IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook Race #2 - 30 Minutes
9:30 am MANDATORY BRIEFING FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DRIVERS (ONE CREW MEMBER OPTIONAL) IN
THE PANOZ SCHOOL CLASSROOM LOCATED IN THE GARAGES BEHIND PIT LANE TOWARD PIT OUT
9:50 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
9:55 am - 10:25 am IMSA GT3 Cup by Michelin Race #2 - 30 Minutes
10:30 am American Le Mans Series refueling installation shall be ready for inspection
10:30 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
10:35 am - 11:00 am Warm Up - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
11:15 am - 12:15 pm SPEED World Challenge Touring Race - 50 Minutes
12:15 pm - 1:05 pm Lunch
12:15 pm MANDATORY DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DRIVERS IN THE
AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES PADDOCK
12:20 pm - 12:45 pm IMSA facilitated Acura (25 cars maximum) and Ferrari (50 cars maximum) Corral Parade Laps Presented by LP Watch Group
12:45 pm - 1:05 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Formula BMW USA Race #2 - 30 Minutes
2:15 pm - 3:04 pm American Le Mans Series Recon/Pre-Race Activities
3:04 pm - 5:49 pm Mobil 1 Presents Grand Prix of Mosport Race for the American Le Mans Series - Round 9 (2 Hours 45 Minutes)
6:00 pm Post-race Press Conference for American Le Mans Series class winners in the Media Interview Area


Here is a link to a PDF version of this info:
http://www.americanlemans.com/Events...20Schedule.pdf

Still waiting for the Corvette Corral schedule to be realeased.

FFIN90

I received my corral ticket today, it's # 187.

7t2vette

looks like you'll be able to do the parade laps this year! Looks like you won't be sleeping in on Sunday afterall!

Let's hope it doesn't rain like last year!

FFIN90

Amen to that brother !