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Watkins Glen Opening Day 2012 - April 21 & 22

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99Mystique ATX

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Here's the link for info: http://www.theglen.com/Tickets-Events/Events/2011/Opening-Weekend.aspx

For those that didn't see the post last year, every spring WGI opens up the track to the public where they let you run 3 laps for $25 and usually set it up so you can do 3 sets of 3 laps for $50. Last year there was a 10-car minimum to run as a 'club' and unfortunately due to scheduling and the weather we didn't quite meet that. If you are interested in running one day or another please post here. I know it is early but if we get enough we can all run as a group which is very nice.

Technically the laps are paced at 55mph but every year I have gone it's been a lot faster. Last spring with 3 people in the SVT I was doing 105mph on the back straight before standing on the brakes. :)

I'm sure anyone that's gone (cough royalblue cough) can attest that it's a blast!

EDIT: Here's a couple shots for those that need some motivation... ;)

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We can merge my thread with this one. I was going to suggest Watkins Glen anyway since it's the only automotive activity posted so far. This place is awesome btw, I've been there to watch and always wished I could run the track.
 
If we get enough people I'd be willing to design a shirt (like Spring Zing) for those who attend. $10/shirt, $50/9 laps at the raceway, and a photo shoot at the track. Factor in gas and food and should be under $100 for the weekend.
 
I'll probably bring out my new camera to shoot some pics as well. I picked up a Nikon D5100 and am itching to start to use it more ;)
 
It's too bad we can never get people to assemble in Northeast. :nonono: Maybe I can bring the girlfriend along and hit the wine country on the way back home.
 
Pre98 said:
If we get enough people I'd be willing to design a shirt (like Spring Zing) for those who attend. $10/shirt, $50/9 laps at the raceway, and a photo shoot at the track. Factor in gas and food and should be under $100 for the weekend.
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Sounds cool:cool: also of note is the http://www.racingarchives.org/
and some more inspiration
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OOPPSS Watkins glen chick how did that get in there:crazy:
 
Pre98 said:
It's too bad we can never get people to assemble in Northeast. :nonono: Maybe I can bring the girlfriend along and hit the wine country on the way back home.
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Agreed, it is always difficult due to locations and schedules to get people together. You should bring the GF along, I brought Kara last year and she had a blast.
 
So if we have enough cars going I can set up a group deal where we can all run together at the same time. I'll start off a list of those who I know are going. Feel free to add on but only if you know for sure you are going.

1.) Andy - 99MystiqueATX
2.) Craig - Onimitsu
3.) Nick - Not on here but will have an '04 Ranger w/roush kit

Keep the list goin! :)
 
1.) Andy - 99MystiqueATX
2.) Craig - Onimitsu
3.) Nick - Not on here but will have an '04 Ranger w/roush kit
4.) Brad - royalblue

Keep the list goin!
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Yea im gonna try an make this

1.) Andy - 99MystiqueATX
2.) Craig - Onimitsu
3.) Nick - Not on here but will have an '04 Ranger w/roush kit
4.) Brad - royalblue
5.) Japhet - contourfever87

Keep the list goin!
 
some more inspiration
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i think i can take him!!!
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i am going to try to get my brother to bring his Shelby cobra with us this year!
 
21st and 22nd are Saturday and Sunday? If everybody was going Sunday then I could add my name to the list, a wife and two kids makes Saturday hard to do, but on a Sunday Watkins Glen isn't too far away from Erie PA
 
I think Sunday should be the slower of the two days. I had a buddy that worked there last year and he was telling me most of the bigger clubs usually run Saturday so it's a bit longer wait.

If everyone is good with Sunday we can aim for that. :)
 
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