Summit Point Convoy!

[Sharppony]

Time to start planning the drive down since Summit Point is next Friday! I'm repeating what we did last year and telling all the Delaware Valley SVTOA members and anyone else that wants, to meet at the Delaware House on Route 95 south of Wilmington, Delaware. We will meet Friday morning at 10:30 AM to pull out at 11AM sharp! Of course we will be stopping in Towson, Maryland for lunch at Jamie's fave, Hooters! From there we will drive to the hotel for check in. Anyone interested in joining us should post here or email herbsharp@dvsvtoa.com.

Hope to see you next week! :spinem:

[Tucker]

What hotel is everyone staying at?
This will be my first event and my meet up with your convoy at some point.
Thanks
Jay

[Sharppony]

I think most participants are staying at the Clarion in Shepardstown, WV. Hope to see you next week! :tmb:

[Tucker]

Sorry to Hijack the thread, but I have a few questions as I have never done this before.
If you bring a guest, what do they do while your at the track?
Can they watch?
What about in class training? Is there any and for how long?
Do most of you drive there in your cars or trailer (just in case :hbomb: )?

Sorry for the stupid questions, I'm excited about going, but want to bring someone.
Thanks for the help.
Jay

[rtomlin]

Hi Tucker!

No worries, last year was my first time on the track and I had a whole lotta questions too. Guests can watch from a safe vantage point. I have been on Summit Point's other two tracks (the Shenandoah Circuit is new) and there are various vantage points from which spectators (and those who are in other run groups) can view the fun. I know the Shendoah Circuit has a bridge over the track which should be a prime viewing location. Your guest will not be able to ride with you on the track except during the lunch time parade laps which are speed limited.

There is a mandatory driver's meeting first thing in the morning both days and some classroom instruction with the lead instructor, Jeff Lacina. Jeff will discuss track etiquette, flags, proper line through a turn and other necessary skills. Most of the instruction is handled by the instructors sitting next to you in your car. As a novice, you will have an instructor ride with you. The instructors are the hardest working men and women on the track, yet they were willing to spend extra time with students. One even volunteered to sit down a diagram some of the turns in the dirt to help explain the proper setup and line. You are there to learn, so ask the Instructors anything and everything you want to know. I even asked an instructor drive my car for several laps (thanks Dell!!) to show me what the car was capable of when driven by an accomplished driver. It was an eye opening experience.

Last year it appeared that most people drove their cars. That was especially true when you realized that several of the trailored cars belonged to instructors rather than students. As a recent first timer, I drove my car to the track, learned as much as I could, had a hell of a good time, met some really great people.... and drove home. I intend to do the same thing this year.

We'll see you on the track!!

Rick

[Tucker]

Thanks man. It sounds like a blast.
I will sign up ASAP. :bna
Jay

[NJStangFan]

Hooters of Towson
1630 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286
410-769-9464

Be there.

[Sharppony]

Hooters of Towson
1630 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286
410-769-9464

Be there.

Jamie's buying!
:hehe:

[NJStangFan]

I can't afford you guys!!! :thud:

[Sharppony]

I can't afford you guys!!! :thud:
That's not what we heard! :rolleyes:

[Sharppony]

Just a few days left! :D Really looking forward to this weekend! :tmb:

[lauraq]

Looking forward to it too. I have been fixing my car all spring so I can at least get a few laps on this track. I even quickly cleaned the car just for all of you. Didn't think that you would let me on the track with a winter dirty car. :bna Looking forward to the drive early early Friday morning.

See you all soon.

[NJStangFan]

Laura,

Don't forget to take those spiked winter tires off, OK? :tmb:

[lauraq]

Tires are off, not to worry. I have a little warm up last night on my drive, got stuck in traffic but once I was out of it, well I had a lot of time to make up. :)

Only two days to go. Looking forward to the drive down as well. Hopefully Cory and I are driving slow enough to enjoy some of the scenery.

[Sharppony]

Don't forget to meet up with us at the Delaware House! :spinem:

[NJStangFan]

Got my Hooters lunch card ready! :beer:

[Sharppony]

Got my Hooters lunch card ready! :beer:

Hope you have your Mastercard ready too! :D

[NJStangFan]

Why? It's your turn to buy!!! :spank:

[Sharppony]

I bought last time! :moon:

[NJStangFan]

Lemme check my credit card receipt... :guns:

[Sharppony]

Lemme check my credit card receipt... :guns:
Like you save them! :spank: Besides, I used cash! :D