OK....here is the latest. Working with SVRA and Watkins Glen International we have come to the conclusions that:
1) We were late to the party, we should have been working on this a year ago. My bad.
2) Watkins Glen International will not be able to support us in the manner we will require mostly due to the national MG convention being held on conjunction with the Vintage Grand Prix.
3) We need to maximize the track time and amenities for all of the GT owners attending.
Based on these facts Dennis Olthoff and myself have revised the plan. The 50th GT40 reunion will be held at Virginia International Raceway September 24-28th in conjunction with SVRA Vintage races. While losing the Glen and its' history is a disappointment, the logistics at VIR will be superior. The benefits are:
1) Olthoff Racing will run a FULL DAY track event on the 24th. This will be exclusive to our GT40 group and some other invited guests. You will have HOURS of track time available as well as instruction. Dennis knows VIR very well and runs a top shelf event.
2) At VIR we will have dedicated paddock/parking/show area. We will not be spread out and will have security at night.
3) SVRA will be able to provide us high speed laps on Thursday and Friday, likely two 1/2 hour sessions per day
4) We will have touring laps available on Sunday and possibly other days as well.
While I am disappointed to not be able to do this at the Glen, it is more important to do it and do it well. And VIR will support us as they don't have to deal with 300+ MGs.
Dennis is arranging hotel information and we will put together some social events, etc. to keep everyone entertained.
Please let us know your thoughts. We need the two polls previously posted to be voted on:
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/worldwide-gt40-events/42693-gt40-50th-reunion.html
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/worldwide-gt40-events/42753-50th-reunion-track-time-racing.html
Any questions, suggestions, etc. please email rick(AT)the40is50.com or call 716.407.0975
Please let us know your thoughts
1) We were late to the party, we should have been working on this a year ago. My bad.
2) Watkins Glen International will not be able to support us in the manner we will require mostly due to the national MG convention being held on conjunction with the Vintage Grand Prix.
3) We need to maximize the track time and amenities for all of the GT owners attending.
Based on these facts Dennis Olthoff and myself have revised the plan. The 50th GT40 reunion will be held at Virginia International Raceway September 24-28th in conjunction with SVRA Vintage races. While losing the Glen and its' history is a disappointment, the logistics at VIR will be superior. The benefits are:
1) Olthoff Racing will run a FULL DAY track event on the 24th. This will be exclusive to our GT40 group and some other invited guests. You will have HOURS of track time available as well as instruction. Dennis knows VIR very well and runs a top shelf event.
2) At VIR we will have dedicated paddock/parking/show area. We will not be spread out and will have security at night.
3) SVRA will be able to provide us high speed laps on Thursday and Friday, likely two 1/2 hour sessions per day
4) We will have touring laps available on Sunday and possibly other days as well.
While I am disappointed to not be able to do this at the Glen, it is more important to do it and do it well. And VIR will support us as they don't have to deal with 300+ MGs.
Dennis is arranging hotel information and we will put together some social events, etc. to keep everyone entertained.
Please let us know your thoughts. We need the two polls previously posted to be voted on:
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/worldwide-gt40-events/42693-gt40-50th-reunion.html
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/worldwide-gt40-events/42753-50th-reunion-track-time-racing.html
Any questions, suggestions, etc. please email rick(AT)the40is50.com or call 716.407.0975
Please let us know your thoughts