Gauging Interest for a track day at Michelin Proving Grounds in Greenville, SC

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by 6910

Awesome news CamaroSpike23 and I'm in. I also prefer the later date because I have more good news. As long we have been trying to get road course time and two events are finally coming together. We also have our Camaro Day at VIR! Working on final details with an anoouncement coming soon but the date will be end of Sept. This is also different because we only have the south course and will cap attendance. One day (weekday) event with instructors. Day will start with classroom instruction then instructor in your car with you to relate to track. Will then have 3-4 groups based on driving skills. Your group will run then get some time debrief with instructors and relax before your group goes again. We will have photographers and are planning to spend a little time on parade laps so those who do not "run" their car can get on the track and get some pictures.

I hope these are not viewed as competitive events. I've personally wanted to get track time for 2 years now and am excited for both. Look for an announcement from me here on Camaro5 as soon as we pick the date (we are on the schedule from sept 27th, 28th or 29th) and find out how many open spots are available after our club members sign up.

no competition here. we/I am looking at late october/november for the LPG event. we arent planning on having a full instruction type of event. I am planning on having their instructors present and giving instructions, but in order to keep the admission price low, we can't do the full class room setup. but there will be ample track time for everyone to get their fill considering we are looking at using their road course, and long course and possibly their wet handling course as well. still trying to work the details out.


Right now, I'm waiting for the event planner for Michelin to finalize the invoices so that I can start announcing the official date. I've been spreading the word on a few other sites (mostly local car sites) and things are looking good for attendance if I could just get Michelin to answer my calls...lol

[6910]

we are looking at using their road course, and long course and possibly their wet handling course as well

[CamaroSpike23]

Just got off the phone with Michelin. We definately have the road course on lock down. The wet handling course is looking good, but it drives the price up obviously. They are working their schedule to ensure that we can have something set in stone this fall.
Potential dates:
Oct 8-10
Oct 14-16
Nov 11-13
Dec 9-11

I asked about how involved they wanted to be with this as it would be a great PR move for them to be more involved with the local motorsports community, and they said they'd love to, but they'd bill by the hour for their time... :banghead:
so that part might be out. I may be able to convince one or two of them to stop by during the event and offer "tips and tricks", but thats all for later down the road.

They are drafting up the rental agreement now and will be emailing it to me later this week.
Right now, I need you guys to spread the word to anyone and everyone so I can get a good tally of how many people will be coming out.
Cus the more people we can get to attend, the lower the price will be.

[ducatisl]

Oct 7-9 is Pony Wars at SGMP.

Other than that weekend, count me in for any of the 3 other dates.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by ducatisl

Oct 7-9 is Pony Wars at SGMP.

Other than that weekend, count me in for any of the 3 other dates.

not many weekends free at all... gotta sacrifice something ya know.

[ducatisl]

Hmmm, Spike, I can see by your calendar that you need to be going to not only Pony Wars, but LSX Fest as well. Plus, don't you know motorcycles are...dangerous?!?!

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by ducatisl

Hmmm, Spike, I can see by your calendar that you need to be going to not only Pony Wars, but LSX Fest as well. Plus, don't you know motorcycles are...dangerous?!?!

LSX Fest is in September and thats only 2 months from now (less than that really). These things dont happen overnight, and I'm not even sure if this will happen this year or not. I'm fighting to get it in, but we may have to hold off. Plus I need to get some outside "help" with a few things for this. still need to plan out the cruise route, visit the track, find $1mil insurance for the event, and some more things...

plus I've got reserve weekends every month and I dont have the 2012 schedule yet, so these "available" weekends may be nullified already.

[CamaroSpike23]

list updated.

Should be getting the final invoice tomorrow. They already have some great contacts for food and drinks. Nov 11-13 seems to be the best date so far. Working on getting sponsors for the event as well.

[Blade]

Good to see this is gaining legs.......I am up for it still!!

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Blade

Good to see this is gaining legs.......I am up for it still!!

its been a busy year... what can I say.

[ducatisl]

Awesome! Can't wait

[CamaroSpike23]

Bump... new info added to the OP

[Hendrix-Engineering]

im in,nov is sema not sure of the date,also the lsx finals

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by Hendrix-Engineering

im in,nov is sema not sure of the date,also the lsx finals

IIRC, the LSX finals were Oct 6-9 in Indy, but I could be mistaken

sema is Nov 1-4


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