Khaine
01-20-2004, 04:13 PM
some of you guys might be interested in this event, although I know it's hard because it's mid week, and all the way up in canada :lol:
Mosport International Speedway
The Track: The Mosport Road Course, is a fun 2.5 mile “Grand Prix” Track. Some features are banked turns, an interesting Hairpin Turn (Mos Corner) and a great long Straightaway (the Mario Andretti Straight) where you can really wind’er out !
Event Date: Wednesday June 16th 2004.
Times: 8:00 am (Mandatory Drivers Meeting, miss it and you wait until Noon)
1st Group On Track at 8:40am
Lunch Break from 12:00 to 1:00pm
4:45pm (Last Lap)
Cost per Car: $175.00 Costs include Track Marshals, Ambulance on Scene all day, Emergency Towing Services on hand all day, and Track Liability Insurance. We are looking for sponsors !
Who Can Play: Anyone with the Cash & a safe, properly maintained and functional Ford Powered Car, and a valid Drivers License & over 19.
How Many Cars: we are targeting for 80 cars total to the Event this year.
When do I pay: A deposit of $175.00 is required as soon as possible in order to guarantee your spot.
Too Risky for your Babied Beauty ?:
Drivers will be split into Groups – Vintage / Intermediate / Fast, depending on your own comfort level. Only one group type at a time on the Track, so you are not mixed with groups other than yours.
Vintage: 1973 or older models. Passing is allowed on Mario Andretti Straightaway only. No tailgating, no side by side.
ALL cars with Drum type front brakes are discouraged from this event.
Intermediate: “Quick” some fast laps, but keeping well within the capabilities of the car. Passing on the Mario Andretti Straightaway only, but we may open up the Grandstand stretch for passing, depending on how the day goes. No side-by-side or tailgating allowed. If you are too fast for this group, you will re-assigned to the appropriate group.
Fast: “The Need for Speed”, passing allowed on Mario Andretti Straightaway, and the Grandstand Straight. No close tailgating, no side by side. No Track hogging. Drivers not allowing another to pass, will be Black Flagged with the possibility of an ejection from the Event.
How Many Laps will I get ?
We have the Track all day. We will rotate the groups every 20 minutes, so after each Lap session you wait for your turn to come up again. After several sessions, you WILL be physically tired. Don’t push yourself to get as many laps as possible in. If you’re tired, skip a Session. We don’t want tired un-safe Drives out there.
Instruction ?: There will be several “excellent” Driving Instructors available to you at “NO CHARGE”, however they are only available to ride in your car until Noon. They may allow you to ride in their own car with them driving in the afternoon, if you ask them nicely, but they are under no obligation to do so. They will be named & pointed out to you at the Drivers Meeting the morning of the Event, so book your times with them right away to save being disappointed. These guys are good, and are in great demand.
Can I run in 2 Groups ?
NO. You can start in 1 Group and make 2 changes during the course of the day. This allows you to try out a faster Group and then change back if it doesn’t suit you. Or as your skills build, to upgrade to a faster Class (if your car qualifies for it), and then drop back down later in the day if you wish.
Rookies to the Track should stay in the Intermediate Group.
The reasoning for a Maximum of 2 Group changes, is to try and stop people from running in 2 groups all day, making it fair for everyone. This worked well last year.
* If we have a group going out that is “light” in numbers, WALK over to the Staging Crew and ask if you can go out with them, BEFORE bringing your car to the starting area.
Can I get Gas there ? Possibly, there will be 94, 100 & 110 octane available at the Track, but plan on bringing fuel with you anyway as Track Gas is VERY expensive and we never know for sure if the guy is going to be there and for how long.
What other Services are available at the Track ?
There will be a Concession stand open where you can get Drinks, and can order Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Western Sandwiches, etc.
- Washrooms are also on site.
- Colour-Tech Motorsports Photography will be there, to offer “no obligation” photos of your car saved to CD, on the Track, should you wish to purchase them after the Event. I bought these from them last year, they are excellent quality, and they can blow them up for you also (for a fee of course).
What if I breakdown ? - a Tow truck service is available at the Track after the Event, but all the way back to Toronto or Burlington etc. is very expensive. Get a price from them prior to engaging their services or make your own arrangements. The Trackside Wrecker is only there to deal with On-Track mishaps. If you breakdown, they cannot help you get your car home until the Event is over.
How do I Prep my Car for this ?
Make sure your brakes are in VERY good shape with NEW Pads. All occupants must have Seat-belts, Helmets, Long Sleeve Shirts and Long Pants (cotton clothes).
Make sure you have some sort of Overflow hose for your Rad (Radiator fluid is deadly slippery on a race track). Remove all items from Car interior including floor mats, all items in trunk, Glovebox, Console, Visors - leave no loose items in the car.
Recommended Tire pressure for Street Tires is 40lbs (this stiffens the tire wall for less tire sway and fewer blowouts). It is also recommended that you bleed your brakes with fresh High Temperature brake fluid, to eliminate any moisture from the Fluid that will cause your fluid to “boil” under hard use, thus causing severe brake fade. DOT5 not recommended for track use.
Make sure you are using good quality “speed rated” tires, that are not too old, and of the correct size for your vehicle.
You are responsible for bringing a safe and Track worthy car. Unsafe cars are a danger to yourself and others on the Track.
If your Vehicle is found to be unsafe for ANY reason by the Organizing Staff or Track Marshals, it will not be allowed on the Track, and there will not be refunds. This is not a negotiable point, Staff’s decision is final. You are liable & responsible for ALL damage done, however caused, to Track property, as well as ALL damage to your own vehicle however caused.
Track Directions: 401 East to Durham #57 (exit 431) North to Regional Road 20, turn right (East), down a couple of miles on your right, you can’t miss it ! Enter the Gate and thru the tunnel to the Inside of the Track. There will be someone at the Gate checking people in. Guests or Family in separate vehicles, must name the Driver they are there to see, in order to gain admission, and EVERYBODY must sign the Waiver.
Alcohol: Not for Drivers, no matter what. Drivers found to have had even a sip of anything Alcoholic will be banned from Racing (Black Flagged) the rest of the day. No foolin around here folks ! Beer & Pop in coolers is allowed, please bring Cans or Plastic if possible. Bring plenty of Water to drink, as you dehydrate quickly in the car !
Passengers; Passengers are allowed if over age 16. They must be equipped with Full Seat Belts, & Helmets and must be wearing long cotton pants and long sleeve cotton shirts. They must have signed the Waiver at the Gate. Passengers must NEVER put any hands or obstacles of any type out the windows or roofs while on the Track. Hand held Cameras will be allowed with passengers this year, if tethered to the passenger securely.
Spectators: Invite your family & friends to either ride as a passenger or spectate at the Event. Admission is free ! PETS NOT ALLOWED.
Small children are discouraged from attending, as there are constantly a lot of cars moving around, all over the infield, all day, and the risk is too great.
The Staff: In an Event such as this, there is always a plethora of opinions as to how things should be run, and people saying “this rule isn’t fair”, or “this guy did that to me” or “why don’t you do it this way”….. etc etc
This Event is run by Volunteers, respect the fact that these people are taking time off Work & School to run this Event so YOU can have fun. We are NOT professionals and are running the Event the best we know how. Leave your Ego & Attitude at home. If you feel you need to take a piece out of somebody for some reason, you will NOT be invited back. It is your privilege to attend, not your right !
Damage: You are uninsured while on the Track Property. You assume all risk for your Driving and all damage to your vehicle, however caused. That means if you get hit by somebody else, you fix yours, and he fixes his, no arguments, or negotiating, or Insurance Companies. You are on your own. Also, if Track property is damaged, the Driver that physically made the damage, however caused is responsible for reimbursing Mosport for damage repairs, no matter what. 2 cars do damage at the same place, they split the costs. Mosport will enforce this with a Team of lawyers, so just go with it.
Having said all that…….. get out there and have a ball !
Remember !
The Drivers Meeting is mandatory. A “Pre-Event” Drivers Meeting will be held 2 weeks prior to the Event. If you miss this meeting, you will not be allowed onto the Track until you have completed it, the morning of the Event.
If you arrive late to the Track and have missed both Meetings, you not be allowed onto the Track, until one has been completed. It is up to you to arrange this with an Event Organizer (who will not be happy about it).
No Refunds.
Steve Mason
Race Director
Golden Horseshoe Mustang Assoc
Mosport International Speedway
The Track: The Mosport Road Course, is a fun 2.5 mile “Grand Prix” Track. Some features are banked turns, an interesting Hairpin Turn (Mos Corner) and a great long Straightaway (the Mario Andretti Straight) where you can really wind’er out !
Event Date: Wednesday June 16th 2004.
Times: 8:00 am (Mandatory Drivers Meeting, miss it and you wait until Noon)
1st Group On Track at 8:40am
Lunch Break from 12:00 to 1:00pm
4:45pm (Last Lap)
Cost per Car: $175.00 Costs include Track Marshals, Ambulance on Scene all day, Emergency Towing Services on hand all day, and Track Liability Insurance. We are looking for sponsors !
Who Can Play: Anyone with the Cash & a safe, properly maintained and functional Ford Powered Car, and a valid Drivers License & over 19.
How Many Cars: we are targeting for 80 cars total to the Event this year.
When do I pay: A deposit of $175.00 is required as soon as possible in order to guarantee your spot.
Too Risky for your Babied Beauty ?:
Drivers will be split into Groups – Vintage / Intermediate / Fast, depending on your own comfort level. Only one group type at a time on the Track, so you are not mixed with groups other than yours.
Vintage: 1973 or older models. Passing is allowed on Mario Andretti Straightaway only. No tailgating, no side by side.
ALL cars with Drum type front brakes are discouraged from this event.
Intermediate: “Quick” some fast laps, but keeping well within the capabilities of the car. Passing on the Mario Andretti Straightaway only, but we may open up the Grandstand stretch for passing, depending on how the day goes. No side-by-side or tailgating allowed. If you are too fast for this group, you will re-assigned to the appropriate group.
Fast: “The Need for Speed”, passing allowed on Mario Andretti Straightaway, and the Grandstand Straight. No close tailgating, no side by side. No Track hogging. Drivers not allowing another to pass, will be Black Flagged with the possibility of an ejection from the Event.
How Many Laps will I get ?
We have the Track all day. We will rotate the groups every 20 minutes, so after each Lap session you wait for your turn to come up again. After several sessions, you WILL be physically tired. Don’t push yourself to get as many laps as possible in. If you’re tired, skip a Session. We don’t want tired un-safe Drives out there.
Instruction ?: There will be several “excellent” Driving Instructors available to you at “NO CHARGE”, however they are only available to ride in your car until Noon. They may allow you to ride in their own car with them driving in the afternoon, if you ask them nicely, but they are under no obligation to do so. They will be named & pointed out to you at the Drivers Meeting the morning of the Event, so book your times with them right away to save being disappointed. These guys are good, and are in great demand.
Can I run in 2 Groups ?
NO. You can start in 1 Group and make 2 changes during the course of the day. This allows you to try out a faster Group and then change back if it doesn’t suit you. Or as your skills build, to upgrade to a faster Class (if your car qualifies for it), and then drop back down later in the day if you wish.
Rookies to the Track should stay in the Intermediate Group.
The reasoning for a Maximum of 2 Group changes, is to try and stop people from running in 2 groups all day, making it fair for everyone. This worked well last year.
* If we have a group going out that is “light” in numbers, WALK over to the Staging Crew and ask if you can go out with them, BEFORE bringing your car to the starting area.
Can I get Gas there ? Possibly, there will be 94, 100 & 110 octane available at the Track, but plan on bringing fuel with you anyway as Track Gas is VERY expensive and we never know for sure if the guy is going to be there and for how long.
What other Services are available at the Track ?
There will be a Concession stand open where you can get Drinks, and can order Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Western Sandwiches, etc.
- Washrooms are also on site.
- Colour-Tech Motorsports Photography will be there, to offer “no obligation” photos of your car saved to CD, on the Track, should you wish to purchase them after the Event. I bought these from them last year, they are excellent quality, and they can blow them up for you also (for a fee of course).
What if I breakdown ? - a Tow truck service is available at the Track after the Event, but all the way back to Toronto or Burlington etc. is very expensive. Get a price from them prior to engaging their services or make your own arrangements. The Trackside Wrecker is only there to deal with On-Track mishaps. If you breakdown, they cannot help you get your car home until the Event is over.
How do I Prep my Car for this ?
Make sure your brakes are in VERY good shape with NEW Pads. All occupants must have Seat-belts, Helmets, Long Sleeve Shirts and Long Pants (cotton clothes).
Make sure you have some sort of Overflow hose for your Rad (Radiator fluid is deadly slippery on a race track). Remove all items from Car interior including floor mats, all items in trunk, Glovebox, Console, Visors - leave no loose items in the car.
Recommended Tire pressure for Street Tires is 40lbs (this stiffens the tire wall for less tire sway and fewer blowouts). It is also recommended that you bleed your brakes with fresh High Temperature brake fluid, to eliminate any moisture from the Fluid that will cause your fluid to “boil” under hard use, thus causing severe brake fade. DOT5 not recommended for track use.
Make sure you are using good quality “speed rated” tires, that are not too old, and of the correct size for your vehicle.
You are responsible for bringing a safe and Track worthy car. Unsafe cars are a danger to yourself and others on the Track.
If your Vehicle is found to be unsafe for ANY reason by the Organizing Staff or Track Marshals, it will not be allowed on the Track, and there will not be refunds. This is not a negotiable point, Staff’s decision is final. You are liable & responsible for ALL damage done, however caused, to Track property, as well as ALL damage to your own vehicle however caused.
Track Directions: 401 East to Durham #57 (exit 431) North to Regional Road 20, turn right (East), down a couple of miles on your right, you can’t miss it ! Enter the Gate and thru the tunnel to the Inside of the Track. There will be someone at the Gate checking people in. Guests or Family in separate vehicles, must name the Driver they are there to see, in order to gain admission, and EVERYBODY must sign the Waiver.
Alcohol: Not for Drivers, no matter what. Drivers found to have had even a sip of anything Alcoholic will be banned from Racing (Black Flagged) the rest of the day. No foolin around here folks ! Beer & Pop in coolers is allowed, please bring Cans or Plastic if possible. Bring plenty of Water to drink, as you dehydrate quickly in the car !
Passengers; Passengers are allowed if over age 16. They must be equipped with Full Seat Belts, & Helmets and must be wearing long cotton pants and long sleeve cotton shirts. They must have signed the Waiver at the Gate. Passengers must NEVER put any hands or obstacles of any type out the windows or roofs while on the Track. Hand held Cameras will be allowed with passengers this year, if tethered to the passenger securely.
Spectators: Invite your family & friends to either ride as a passenger or spectate at the Event. Admission is free ! PETS NOT ALLOWED.
Small children are discouraged from attending, as there are constantly a lot of cars moving around, all over the infield, all day, and the risk is too great.
The Staff: In an Event such as this, there is always a plethora of opinions as to how things should be run, and people saying “this rule isn’t fair”, or “this guy did that to me” or “why don’t you do it this way”….. etc etc
This Event is run by Volunteers, respect the fact that these people are taking time off Work & School to run this Event so YOU can have fun. We are NOT professionals and are running the Event the best we know how. Leave your Ego & Attitude at home. If you feel you need to take a piece out of somebody for some reason, you will NOT be invited back. It is your privilege to attend, not your right !
Damage: You are uninsured while on the Track Property. You assume all risk for your Driving and all damage to your vehicle, however caused. That means if you get hit by somebody else, you fix yours, and he fixes his, no arguments, or negotiating, or Insurance Companies. You are on your own. Also, if Track property is damaged, the Driver that physically made the damage, however caused is responsible for reimbursing Mosport for damage repairs, no matter what. 2 cars do damage at the same place, they split the costs. Mosport will enforce this with a Team of lawyers, so just go with it.
Having said all that…….. get out there and have a ball !
Remember !
The Drivers Meeting is mandatory. A “Pre-Event” Drivers Meeting will be held 2 weeks prior to the Event. If you miss this meeting, you will not be allowed onto the Track until you have completed it, the morning of the Event.
If you arrive late to the Track and have missed both Meetings, you not be allowed onto the Track, until one has been completed. It is up to you to arrange this with an Event Organizer (who will not be happy about it).
No Refunds.
Steve Mason
Race Director
Golden Horseshoe Mustang Assoc