Calabogie - Track Guide page needed

Post by **Mick** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:33 pm

Does anyone want to volunteer to write a Track Guide page for Calabogie?

Doesn't have to be too in depth, and you could use one of the existing Track Guides as a template.

http://www.comscc.org/events/track-information/

Let me know.
-M

Dave_G · Post by **Dave_G** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:44 pm

I know that we want to write our own track guide (though I'm not volunteering to be the one). But there is a track guide that someone else has written that seems to be pretty good, if I'm remembering the track well enough from last year: http://trackpedia.com/wiki/Turn_by_turn ... Park_track

It might make good reference material for someone writing a COM-specific one.

Shawn624 · Post by **Shawn624** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 3:09 pm

Watch out for that hood at pit out

Post by **chaos4NH** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:26 pm

Also, as some found out last year, there is a strictly adhered to DB limit!
here: http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/con ... 3/lang,en/

Shawn624 · Post by **Shawn624** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 4:36 pm

Yes, of course. Watch out for that too.

StephanAlfa · Post by **StephanAlfa** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:24 pm

I wonder if Bruce still holds the overall track record there..

You guys remember of the instructors named Daria? Well, he liked my Alfa and actually bought one in Canada (Dutch Blue GTV). Hopefully if has less body roll.

enjoythemusic · Post by **enjoythemusic** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:16 am

(Humor and truth) Be careful the back straight, those darn chipmunks make a terrible mess on left side pod/radiator.

Bring good front tires, that track eats them up.

Post by **Mick** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:00 am

So...

Mick wrote:Does anyone want to volunteer to write a Track Guide page for Calabogie?

John F · Post by **John F** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:45 am

The one on their web site is pretty detailed
http://www.calabogiemotorsports.com/con ... 1/lang,en/
Is there any legal issue with a copy/ paste of that? I haven't driven it yet (next month) so can't attest to it's accuracy.

Post by **Mick** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:01 pm

We don't need a turn-by-turn walk through of our own. We could just link off to the existing ones.

All we need a page that follows our existing format.
http://www.comscc.org/events/track-information/
- Title
- Description (links to track guides)
- Directions
- Tips (db limits ect...)
- Food & Lodging (links to hotel recommendations, dining...)
- Contact Information

boltonite · Post by **boltonite** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:42 pm

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<h1>Calabogie Motorsports Park</h1>
<h3>Calabogie features fast, sweeping turns and dramatic elevation changes</h3>

<p>Calabogie Motorsports Park is a recently built race track located 60 miles west of Ottawa, Ontario. Calabogie features a 3.05 mile,
40-foot wide, 20-turn road course with 65 feet of elevation change and paved with a modern polymer modified asphalt.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.trackpedia.com/w/images/0/06 ... .jpg"><img src="http://www.trackpedia.com/w/images/0/06/Calabogie.jpg" class="right" /></a><br><br>Featuring a variety of turns and elevation
changes, the Calabogie road course was designed by Alan Wilson and opened in 2006. Many of the turns are blind, late apex or double-apex turns, making it challenging and thrilling.
Calabogie has noise limits due to local ordinances. Please ensure your car is equipped with a muffler. Camping is allowed at the track, but facilities are sketchy. Accommodation is available but limited in Calabogie.</p>

<p>There is an excellent site at <a href="http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Calabogi ... rk</a>.</p>

<h2>Track Configuration</h2>

<p>There is only one road course configuration used by COMSCC and it is run in a clockwise direction.</p>

<h2>Directions</h2>

<p>From Western New England and New York To Calabogie, Ontario:</p>
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<li>Go West on I-90 to New York State Thruway heading toward Buffalo, NY</li>
<li>Exit NYS Thruway for North on I-81 to Canada</li>
<li>Go West on Thousand Islands Bridge (approx. 1.5 miles) to Provincial Hwy 401</li>
<li>Go East on Provincial Hwy 401 for approximately 9 miles</li>
<li>Exit onto CR-5 and go north approximately 25 miles to Hwy 15 .</li>
<li>Go East on Hwy 15 approximately 5.5 miles and exit left onto CR-1.</li>
<li>Follow CR-1for approximately 11 miles to Hwy-511.</li>
<li>Follow CR-511 for approximately 40 miles to Calabogie.</li>
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<p>From Northern or Eastern New England, you go up through Vermont into Canada and Montreal before heading west.</p>
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<li>Go north on I-89 thru Vermont to the Canadian border</li>
<li>Continue North on Rt-133 toward Montreal for approximately 28 miles </li>
<li>Go West on Aut-35 across the Pont Champlain bridge</li>
<li>Take exit 18-Ouest to merge onto Aut-10, go for 13 miles</li>
<li>Aut-10 merges with Aut-15. Continue North on Aut-15 for approximately 7.5 miles</li>
<li>Take exit 70-Ouest to merge onto Aut-40, continue for 41.6 miles</li>
<li>Continue on the Transcanadian highway (aka Hwy 417) 121 miles, thru Ottawa to Calabogie.</li>
<li>Exit left onto Calabogie Road, (last chance for gasoline and diesel is here) and follow 14.6 miles into Calabogie.</li>
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<h2>Helpful Hints</h2>
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<li>It is advisable to obtain an insurance card from your insurance company covering your auto while in Canada.
Also, you should have a complete listing of all equipment being brought into the country (parts, tools, tires, etc).</li>
<li>Do not bring a radar detector into Canada, as they are illegal and will be confiscated if found.</li>
<li>There is no leaded gas in Canada. Bring your own racing gas, but only enough for the event.</li>
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<h2>Food & Lodging</h2>
<h5>Hotels & Motels</h5>

<p>From what we understand, there aren't a lot of choices for motels in the area around the track. Here is a list to try:</p>

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<li>Calabogie Motor Inn Calabogie 613 752.2468 </li>
<li>Calabogie Lodge Resort Calabogie 613-752-2676</li>
<li>Bingo Bay B & B Burnstown 613-433-9104 </li>
<li>Madawaska River B & B Calabogie 613-752-0402</li>
<li>Moran Cabins Calabogie 613-752-0453</li>
<li>Hudson's Cozy Corner B & B Calabogie 519-489-2684
</ul>

<h5>Food</h5>
<p>Slim pickings</p>
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<li>Shooter's Bar & Grill of Calabogie Calabogie 613-752-1383 </li>
<li>Munford's Restaurant Calabogie 613-752-2033
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<h2>Contact Information</h2>

<p>Calabogie Motorsports Park<br />
462 Wilson Farm Road<br />
Calabogie, ON, Canada K0J 1HO<br />
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613-752-1252<br />
info@calabogiemotorsports.com<br />
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Post by **Mick** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:27 pm

Doesn't get any easier than that! Thanks Fred.

Mark Swinehart · Post by **Mark Swinehart** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:59 pm

It is pretty easy to get lost on that track even when you have a map and are riding with an Instructor.

Right Mick?

Post by **Mick** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:01 pm

Haha. Right.
Maybe we should offer "dash size" printable maps.

enjoythemusic · Post by **enjoythemusic** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:52 pm

Mark Swinehart wrote:It is pretty easy to get lost on that track even when you have a map and are riding with an Instructor.

i KNEW i should have taken that left turn at Albuquerque

Mick wrote:Haha. Right.
Maybe we should offer "dash size" printable maps.

What? You mean my Garmin GPS can't give me turn-by-turn directions? Darn lousy POS!!!

Seriously, i agree, it took me quite a few laps to finally figure out where what was and to have faith that even though i could see NOTHING entering and going around Big Rock corner there would be tarmac so keep the throttle flat out.

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