NASA at VIR - October 10 & 11

[Jake]

Coming up soon! Who's in?

I'm there per usual in TTD, driving pace, and working grid.

There's been talk of getting a bunch of students to come down on Saturday and obviously I'm all for that. So, students, come down and experience a really fantastic track, facility, organization and group of cars

We can get you all in instructors' cars and racecars for some hot laps (provided racecars have passenger seats, some do). The races are always fun to watch (there's warmups, qualifying, and then the race so several opportunities to watch from different turns and vantage points) with a lot of good action.



We have a party on Saturday night, sponsored by OG Racing, which is for all drivers, workers, and guests - that's you all. Free food and frosty beverages.

Once the day winds down, we can grill out at my trailer, too. I know Matt said he's bringing Taylor's grill down so that makes things easy.



As far as where to stay - there's a Best Western in town, there are hotel rooms at VIR on-site, and camping is either free or like $20. I know you can get camping gear for free from UREC and weather should be perfect for it, so don't give me BS about how camping is hard when you're getting an otherwise-free weekend of awesome

Would be great to get a headcount and hopefully see a lot of new faces out!

[Kaan]

we may swing by on the way back from our anniversary trip

no driving for me until November

[rherold9]

Hotel has been reserved. HPDE2 and tire purchase is on the way. See you all there!

Let me know if there is some sort of cookout we need to bring food or some extra strong frosty water to

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[EclipseTurbno93]

My girlfriend and I are most likely coming to volunteer! Will confirm soon...

[D_Eclipse9916]

In with the new race car in GTS3. Shakedown weekend for me on some old tires.

Our new trailer refrigerator is smaller FYI, but I noticed people mostly bring their own coolers anyway. I doubt there will be much room to throw stuff in the fridge.

I will be there late friday night most likely.

[*insertusernamehere*]

I'll be there! I think Zach and Paul are both trying to work.We should be covered on food ryan but if you can help me source a big cooler to fill with some ice for the food that would be awesome.

[rherold9]

Matt, ask in the FB group chat to see if any current students have one.

Also, fuck me. Went to go purchase a HPDE2 slot and bam it was full. It wasn't full 2 days ago. I texted and emailed Laura. Hopefully she responds and I get in to possibly run solo or something.

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[EclipseTurbno93]

Will definitely be there!

[rherold9]

All up to Jeff now whether I drive or not solo HPDE2

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[JustinG]

Saw mention of needing fridge space/coolers. Those of us staying trackside have fridges in the rooms if needed.

[rherold9]

If anyone knows someone or wants to volunteer as an instructor for me at Oktoberfast can you please let Laura or I know. I'm first on the wait list and they are short on instructors. Would be greatly appreciated.

The good news is you get to laugh at how slow I am and tell me how much I suck and solo me if you don't want to ride a long anymore for half the sessions (like my last instructor did) because how scared he was of my driving.

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[Sully]

Is there a camping fee for a normal weekend? Or a gate fee? If I did come down. I've never done this without working.

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[EclipseTurbno93]

I think it's $35 to camp

[rherold9]

Is there a camping fee for a normal weekend? Or a gate fee? If I did come down. I've never done this without working.

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$10 gate fee. You can usually get away without paying the camping fee

[Sully]

Yea that's what I was thinking. Just come in and throw a tent up in between the trailers.

[ScottyB]

I think it's $35 to camp

correct. i shouldn't have opened my mouth last time i went and camped, what a rip. just don't mention your camping and put a tent up in a group of cars.

[JustinG]

And I just realized this isn't a 3 day event....looks like I have Friday off with nothing to do now

[D_Eclipse9916]

Just a reminder, always do your pre-tech inspection... I am almost ready to go after replacing the rotor, installing the transponder and seat. Just gotta take care of little things. Unfortunately my differential won't be here, but Shakedown commence!



I am trying to leave early to be at VIR by around 5 or 6. I will bring cornhole boards and plenty of beer if you all are up for it!

[Jake]

I will bring cornhole boards and plenty of beer if you all are up for it!

Yes plz :thumbup:

I'm bringing beer as well.

I think the plan is to grill on Saturday evening. Matt is going to post back here with a final student tally after they all meet tonight.

Any alums who want in (DJ & Jess, Justin & Casey, Maeng?) on the Saturday grilling fun, let me know and we can coordinate.

[EclipseTurbno93]

I will bring cornhole boards and plenty of beer if you all are up for it!

Yes plz :thumbup:

I'm bringing beer as well.

I think the plan is to grill on Saturday evening. Matt is going to post back here with a final student tally after they all meet tonight.

Any alums who want in (DJ & Jess, Justin & Casey, Maeng?) on the Saturday grilling fun, let me know and we can coordinate.

Cornhole is good!

We are meeting tomorrow at 5 and should have a tally after that.