John Farr
764 Highway 278 East
Phone (256)-734-2613
Fax (256)-775-6586
Open
Track Event,
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Greetings,
This letter
concerns all the participants and those interested in participating in the
October 26th open track event at the Talladega Gran Prix Raceway.
Events we have held
in the past, we have held the numbers down to around 10 to simplify things and
also because there wasn’t enough interest to have a larger event. Due to
circumstances as they are today, the owner (David Upchurch) now requires all
groups to carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance. To get this insurance, we
must have an ambulance on premises and do things a little different than we
have in the past. Now a day at the track costs us much more than it did 2 years
ago. To offset the costs, we have decided to increase the number of
participants to 20-24.
Cost for participating is
$150. Those that participated in the July 21st event will only owe $135.
I, or anyone else in the group makes absolutely no money from this event; any
money left over will be refunded back to the participant or credited on the
next event. Make checks out to the Alabama Shelby Club, mail to me at the above address. Deadline is Saturday,
October 19th.
Drivers meeting
will be at 8: AM sharp! All drivers MUST attend! There will be 5-6 run groups
consisting of four cars per group. Each group will be allowed on the track for
a 20-minute session. Flags will be used to signal the end of the session, a
cool down lap before you pull in the pits. It will be announced over the PA
when the next group is up. When one group is on the track, the next group can
pull on the “Hot Pit”.
At Tech in, a worker will ask you
questions concerning your driving, how fast you wish to go, if you would like
to be in a run group with anyone else, etc. You will be placed in a run group
according to your qualifications, driving style, and your car. This is done to
place each of you in a group that you can be comfortable with on the track, so
others on the track won’t be pushing or holding you back, also so the time at
the track can be used for more “seat time”. Run groups can be changed providing
no more than 4 cars are in each run group.
Linda Dunn has also arranged lunch for all; if you would like to add to the menu please contact Linda Dunn rldunn7@bellsouth.net or 205-733-8292.
IMPORTANT!
When
you arrive at the track, please find a copy of the liability release. Everyone
must read and sign the release. This is for the benefit of everyone, to
be fully covered with the track insurance, you must sign before entering the
property. Minors under 18 that will be driving OR will be in the
“Hot Pit” area MUST have a separate release signed by both
parents. All participants and workers are strongly urged to attend the drivers
meeting at
RULES
NO RACING! Reckless and dangerous activity will not be
tolerated!
ANYONE consuming alcoholic beverages will be asked to leave
immediately
Unusually loud cars will not be allowed to run until after
Maximum 4 cars on the track at once
No tire burnouts
Tech inspection sticker required*
Arms and hands must be inside the car at all times
All participants/drivers must attend drivers meeting
Passing only in two designated areas only after a hand signal
from the slower car
Cars exiting into the hot pit area must give a hand signal
No standing, leaning, or sitting on pit wall OR pit road with
vehicles on the track.
No draining or filling with oil, gas or coolant while parked
on asphalt
Three spins in the dirt, you’re out!
*TECH
Below is a list of
items that will be checked. Please make sure everything on your car is OK
before the event. If your car fails tech, and you cannot repair it, you will
not be allowed to run.
When you finish
tech, a sticker will be put on the windshield. You will not be allowed on the
track unless you have the sticker.
Radiator catch can
Obvious leaks, i.e., coolant, oil, ATF, gasoline.
Double throttle springs on carburetors
Slop in wheel bearings, suspension both front and rear
Full brake pedal
Brake lights
Mufflers
Loose items out of car
Lap, shoulder belt, Helmet
Please be tolerant. There will be
unforseen problems that can be worked thru in a calm manner. Please take a
moment and thank the people that are helping, this event is done entirely by
volunteers.
We always have 1-2 openings for track workers, first come, first serve.
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Name*__________________________________________________________________
Age*___________________________________________________________________
Mailing address W/zip code*___________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Phone*__________________________________________________________________
Driving Experience*_______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Email___________________________________________________________________
Car (Make, year, model)____________________________________________________
Specify preferred run group ( 1=Fastest 5=Slowest)______________________________
Emergency contact number__________________________________________________
*Required By K&K Insurance Company (Proof of insurance available upon request)
Return with payment to;
John A. Farr
764 Hwy. 278E
Make check payable to; Alabama Shelby Club