Watkins Glen

Post by **chaos4NH** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 7:29 pm

>COM has paid a fee to allow "early group arrival". You may arrive at the track between 600PM and 1000PM on Sunday, April 20. You may set up your garage areas if you arrive between 600 and 800 pm, pay for and reserve your garage, but must exit the track by 1000PM.

>The club has paid a fee for use of the paddock camping area. There will be an additional charge of $50.00 per camper for electric hookups. If you camp, you are responsible for the electricity charge.

>A disposal fee will be charged for any excessive clean up and to haul away any used tires, broken parts, batteries, oil, etc left over from the event. Participants: Please take out from the track everything you brought in. Assist the club in keep costs within budget.

>No ATVs, carts, roller blades, motorized skate boards, or bicycles are allowed beyond the paddock

>As previously stated by the Registrar, a list of guests, family, crew members, etc. must be sent to the Registrar prior to the event.
It is fine if some people on your list do not show up, but be sure it is complete as the list will be used at the entry gate on Monday morning.

>I am requesting that we have the Snack Bar open for lunch on Monday and Tuesday. We must guarantee a minimum amount of business each day in order for this convenience to available for the entrants and their guests.

>The gas pumps (112 octane leaded and 100 octane unleaded) will be open on both event days from 800AM-1130AM and 1200PM-330PM. As you know the price is extremely high!

>If you need to have anything shipped to the track during our event, use the following format/address:

COM SCC
C/O Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(no deliveries on Saturday or Sunday)

>Please do not call the track directly. Email me, I will either answer your questions or obtain the answer from the Glen Operations Manager.

>The cost for a garage remains the same as previously - $50 per day per garage (providing ample room for two cars). Please do not utilize any garage space prior to checking in with the COMSCC Registrar once you arrive at the event

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:44 am

Glad to see there was no mention of "Segway PT" mixed up with those pesky devices beyond the paddock area so I comply

Also are we allowed to camp as in set up tent?

Post by **chaos4NH** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:17 am

StephanAlfa wrote:Glad to see there was no mention of "Segway PT" mixed up with those pesky devices beyond the paddock area so I comply

Also are we allowed to camp as in set up tent?

I believe the "camping" area is the tarmac of the South Paddock. It is hard to drive the tent pegs into tarmac.

Post by **chaos4NH** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:21 pm

Further update of information:Yes, this is a repeat, but I can't stress this enough:
">Please do not call the track directly. Email me and I will either answer your questions or obtain the answer from the Glen Operations Manager."

Garage sales will take place Sunday evening from 600 - 800 PM. If you arrive after that, you may park your vehicles, but, as previously stated, do not occupy any garage until you pay for and are assigned garage space on Monday morning.

Camping: Stephan, if you can find a grassy space close to the South Paddock, you may pitch a tent

Do not forget to send your list of persons attending to the Registrar! The gate personnel will check the list when your guests enter the track.

The Souvenir shop will be open both days from 1100AM until the end of the lunch period ~100pm

The word from Control at the Glen is: "we are in good shape and foresee no problems running the event, short of a freak snow storm." (like last year?)

Dave_G · Post by **Dave_G** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:55 pm

chaos4NH wrote:It is hard to drive the tent pegs into tarmac.

At Calabogie last year I discovered that wheels, jacks, and trailer hitches make quite acceptable tent "stakes" when you're forced to pitch your tent on tarmac. Just make sure you have a good air mattress.

BrakeL8r · Post by **BrakeL8r** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:12 pm

Also, there's sufficient grassy area between the tarmac and the fence along the road that leads to the garages. I've seen several people pitch tents there in the past with COM.

offcamber09 · Post by **offcamber09** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:27 pm

I can't believe Raj is letting all of these tent pitching comments go without some remark of his own. He really IS taking the year off...eh?

Mark Swinehart · Post by **Mark Swinehart** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:51 pm

Last year at the Glen we had a participantâ€™s guests drive over 2 hours to get to the track and they were turned away at the front gate.

This was because the front gate staff couldnâ€™t find the correct guest names on the Guest List provided by COMSCC.

Iâ€™ve seen a few postings here on the forum where members are talking about finding hotel rooms for their families, talk about driving out Saturday with their families, etc. etc. Are these people coming to the track?

I only have a few quests listed on the current Guest List. It would be prudent to send me the names of any potential quests â€“ if they donâ€™t make fine. I would much rather include a prospective guest than have someone turned away.

My e-mail address is: COMRegistrar@Comcast.net

PS - To Scott R.: How do you feel about no db limit at the Glen?

offcamber09 · Post by **offcamber09** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:01 pm

Mark Swinehart wrote:
PS - To Scott R.: How do you feel about no db limit at the Glen?

\:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/ \:D/

Although I probably won't pull the mufflers off- too many other things still on the TO DO list.

jimmacsrx7 · Post by **jimmacsrx7** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:32 pm

Hello all,
I for one would never suggest any freinds or family come to that track with me anymore.After last years blistering introduction err...welcome to the track last year they could meet more pleasant folks at the RMV during a cumputer shutdown

Everyone to stay in the garage area and not to set foot on the park like 5000 acres.
I enjoy hanging out at the garage but any "casual" racing friends I have would give me a beating bringing them 6 hrs one way to stand on the pavement.
I love to drive on the track and realize the track dosen't need us there..... a point they make abundantley clear.

Jim McNamara
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Mazda RX7 #074 SPA

Scooter70 · Post by **Scooter70** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:25 am

jimmacsrx7 wrote: Everyone to stay in the garage area and not to set foot on the park like 5000 acres.
I enjoy hanging out at the garage but any "casual" racing friends I have would give me a beating bringing them 6 hrs one way to stand on the pavement.

Can we get clarification on this point? This was a new policy last year and I agree that it stinks. In years prior we and our guests were free to go to other parts of the track to watch and/or take pictures. WGI is a great track to watch the action but if people only get to see the garages, it's not all that exciting.

Post by **chaos4NH** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:26 am

Scooter70 wrote:
jimmacsrx7 wrote: Everyone to stay in the garage area and not to set foot on the park like 5000 acres.
I enjoy hanging out at the garage but any "casual" racing friends I have would give me a beating bringing them 6 hrs one way to stand on the pavement.
Can we get clarification on this point? This was a new policy last year and I agree that it stinks. In years prior we and our guests were free to go to other parts of the track to watch and/or take pictures. WGI is a great track to watch the action but if people only get to see the garages, it's not all that exciting.

Here is the official word, from Steve Ely, WGI Operations Manager:

Drivers and guests may proceed to other points on the track.
Restrictions: Stay on the pavement with vehicles - DO NOT hot rod. Viewing must be done from the spectator areas (do not wander down to flag stations, or past any barriers). If you are unsure of where you can/cannot go, ask!
Participants are responsible for their guests. Violations may result in removal of the participants and their guests. Children found unattended will result in the removal of the responsible participant and guests.
Watkins Glen Operations is looking for a safe, professionally conducted event, and is willing to work with us. Let's not muck up the works by being anything but safe, professional, and polite to WGI personnel.
And most of all----have fun!

Scooter70 · Post by **Scooter70** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:19 pm

Thanks Sam. The grandstand at the top of the esses is one of my favorite spots for pictures. I'm glad to hear that we'll be able to go over there this year.

rajito · Post by **rajito** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:02 pm

offcamber09 wrote:I can't believe Raj is letting all of these tent pitching comments go without some remark of his own. He really IS taking the year off...eh?

Haha, I totally missed this thread

I won't be at the Glen, but if I have to pitch a tent, I'd rather it be with a Miata guy than a Mustang guy.

Raj

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:09 pm

rajito wrote:
offcamber09 wrote:I can't believe Raj is letting all of these tent pitching comments go without some remark of his own. He really IS taking the year off...eh?
Haha, I totally missed this thread
I won't be at the Glen, but if I have to pitch a tent, I'd rather it be with a Miata guy than a Mustang guy.
Raj

I hear Mustang guys bring better food than Miata guys ... :spam1:

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