2012 Calabogie Gentleman's GT Race Series AND Calabogie Cup

[Mechs02]

THE 2012 CALABOGIE GENTLEMAN'S GT RACE SERIES AND CALABOGIE CUP

It's BAAAAACK! As of today i finalized the dates for this years GT Race Series, and I have also worked out some pretty fancy deals for the folks who buy in bulk!! Details below!!

First the official stuff:

Think you have what it takes to Race at Calabogie Motorsports Park. Why not test your racing skill in the 2012 Calabogie Gentleman's GT Race Series AND the Calabogie Cup.

What's a gentlemen's race?
It is all about camaraderie, safety, sportsmanship and just good fun! There will be specific passing zones on a fully marshalled track, so playing nice is mandatory! This are must do events, and ask any previous participants, try it once and you are hooked. This makes lapping feel like a drive to the grocery store


How do I Qualify
1. You DO need to have been signed off to drive solo at Calabogie Motorsports Park, but you DON’T need a Race License. This entails having completed at least one full day at CMP with an instructor or equivalent.

2. You and your car must have an average runtime around the full track between 2:19-2:50. This series will run on the GT Short Track, cars will be broken into multiple classes based on qualifying times.

3. You must be running a Hero Cam or some other video recording system with a removable memory card inside the car to record the race from the drivers perspective. This reason this is mandatory is for safety ad legalities in case of an incident. For the most part videos are all for your fun and review/training.

4. You will require a SNELL Rated Helmet, M2000+ or SA2000+.

5. Your car must adhere to the CASC-OR Ontario Time Attack Safety Specifications located in SECTION 1 here:http://www.casc.on.ca/sites/default/...ons_online.pdf
The annual inspection list can be found here: http://www.casc.on.ca/sites/default/files/2012_vehicle_self_check_form.pdf
Calabogie Race officials hold the final word regarding the apparent safety of a vehicle. If they feel your vehicle is unsafe for the event, your vehicle will not be allowed on the track.

Registration

To register for an event please email me at CalabogieGT@gmail.com with the following information:
1. Name, Address, Email Address, Phone Number and DOB
2. Emergency Contact information: Name, Relation, Home and Cell phone number
3. Car: Make, Model, Year, List of Modifications
4. Experience: Minimum requirement of being signed off to drive solo at Calabogie Motorsports Park.
5. Your average lap time around the full track, and GT Track if you know it.
6. Event(s) you are registering to attend.
7. Payment – UPON SUCCESSFUL Qualification/Screening, a registration/payment link will be forwarded to you. Event registration and payment will be made here.
8. No charge cancellations can be made up to 7 days prior to an event. If purchased in bulk, cancellations will be limited, and the fees for non cancelled races (even if they have already been completed) will be changed to the single race fee, and your refund will be made accordingly. Cancellations within 7 days of the event will be charged out at the full rate.

Pricing - Single Events
Per Event - $250.00, HST included (Not Including the Calabogie Cup)
Calabogie Cup - $450.00 HST Included
Full Day Test and Tune - Subject to standard 1 day CMP Lapping Fees

Pricing - BULK EVENTS
Package 1:
Bulk any 3 GT Race Events (Not Including the Calabogie Cup) - $600.00 (HST Included) -
This price also includes 1 Full Day Test and Tune of Your Choice
To Include the Calabogie Cup, Please add $350.00

Package 2:
Bulk all 6 GT Race Events (Not Including the Calabogie Cup) - $1,200.00 (HST Included) -
This price also includes BOTH Full Day Test and Tune dates
To Include the Calabogie Cup, Please add $300.00


Event Dates
1. TEST AND TUNE #1 - Saturday April 28th (FULL DAY)- GT Track Configuration - Pricing (if bulk events are not purchased) is subject to regular CMP rates.

2. GT RACE #1 - Saturday May 5th (EVENING) - This coincides with the AISA race school, so it is a great event for those who attending the school who want to try their hand at something a little closer to racing that just lapping.

3. GT Race #2 - Friday June 8th (EVENING)

4. GT Race #3 - Friday June 22nd (EVENING) - This event will follow the full day MCO Lapping day. Great opportunity for MCO Instructors to join in since they will already be at the track. Great event for people attending the school to watch and experience what Gentleman's Racing is all about. Maybe take a ride along passenger during the race to give them the 1st hand experience.

5. TEST AND TUNE #2 - Saturday July 14th (FULL DAY) - GT Track Configuration - Pricing (if bulk events are not purchased) is subject to regular CMP rates.

6. GT Race #4 - Saturday July 21st (EVENING) - This coincides with the BMWCC 3 day weekend event. Again great exposure for the series and hopefully lots of extra participants since they will already be at the track!

7. Calabogie Cup - August 10th - Aug 12th - Multiple Races over the weekend - a guaranteed blast every year! Full schedule to be released in the spring - Coincides with the IMSA Finals.

8. GT Race #5 - Friday August 24th (EVENING) - Follows the AISA Lapping day - Hopefully bringing in more participants

9. GT Race #6 - Friday Sept 14th (EVENING) - Follows the Track and Time Time Attack Event - Hopefully bringing in more participants


Event Schedule - Subject to modification
4:00 to 8:00 PM
4:15 to 4:45 Check-in & Registration
4:45 to 5:00 Driver's Meeting - Mandatory
5:00 to 6:00 Practice & Qualifying
6:15 to 7:00 Gentlemen’s Race – GT track
7:00 to 8:00 Post Race Award Presentation & Social

Prizes
With a minimum of 5 GT Class registrants for a specific event, there will be a $250.00 Calabogie Motorsports Park Gift Certificate awarded to the first place winner of that event. More registrations = More prizes, i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and same for multiple classes.

This is a pretty grassroots event, so we are currently looking for other sponsors to provide prizes and/or gifts for either placed finishes (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Last) and/or for draws. If you or someone you know would be interested in providing prizes of some sort (gift certificates, cash, merchandise, etc.), please contact me at CalabogieGT@gmail.com


Race Rules
Race Rules Gentlemen`s GT Race (Subject to change)
1. Passing will be in specific zones and is by point by only, one point by per car. If you are the second car and don’t see a point by, you must wait until you do.
2. Under no circumstances is a pass to take place without a point by signal. Once you give the point by, you must let the car pass, you may not out drag it to the next corner.
3. Passing without a point by, or passing in a non-passing zone will result in a black flag, a warning will be given in the pit lane and a second violation will result in disqualification from that session.
4. It is your responsibility to watch your mirrors. If someone is on your tail for at least 2 corners you MUST let them pass. If you stay on their tail for next 2 corners they must let you pass. Blue flags will be used, and if you are blue flagged, it means you are not doing your job and playing fair. Repeated disregard for the blue flag will result in a black flag and a drive through penalty, and or disqualification from the session.
5. This race is intended to introduce people to racing without the danger of car to car contact and drivers are expected to keep other’s safety in mind the whole time. We will do our best to not intrude on the racing with the blue flags but keep in mind that this series is a fun introduction, not the Montreal F1. Safety is paramount and we will pull anyone driving in an unsafe manner.
6. Minimum requirement for safety apparel will be: SNELL Rated Helmet, M2000+ or SA2000+, Full Length pants, closed toes shoes, and LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS. Full Racing Safety apparel is recommended.


I look forward to another fantastic series this year, and for many years to come. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

For more information on the track or the mustang race series, please visit calabogiemotorsports.com

Thank you, and I hope to see you at the track!

Matt Edmonds
CalabogieGT@gmail.com

[sb_600]

Sounds awesome Matt - thanks again for organizing this!

Too bad on the Calabogie Cup weekend - it falls on the same weekend Carl from Perry Performance will be hosting his double/triple header event!

decisions, decisions...

[Mechs02]

It's going to be big this year! Even if you can't make the Cup, definitely make the other events. With that kind of pricing how can you go wrong!?

[wing]

Matt, since we are using the transponders this year, are they included in the packs? Or is there a rental fee? I see someone selling for $400...

[Mechs02]

Hey wing, sorry for the delayed responsem. The transponders will beincluded, you'll just have to provide you CC during signin just in case you run away with it!

[wing]

Sweet, an even better deal!

[vwgolf2lwk]

Booking time now

[luker]

Cross your fingers, I hope that time and money allow me to have the new race car ready for the Calabogie Cup weekend. If not it will be for the MCO labour day weekend.

[Mechs02]

I can feel the momentum growing already!

[BBQMAN]

2. GT RACE #1 - Saturday May 5th (EVENING) - This coincides with the AISA race school, so it is a great event for those who attending the school who want to try their hand at something a little closer to racing that just lapping.

Hmmmmm, well it's not like I am gonna be busy that day......just might....

[Mechs02]

My Thoughts exactly! Does AISA have a website or forum where we could get this info out to more people?

[BBQMAN]

This is the best site to reach out,

http://montrealracing.com/forums/forumd ... ng-Circuit

At one point , call me and we can talk.

[gregor]

Registered for 3 events, Race #1 and #6, can't decide between # 3 and #4 yet.

Should be able to make the cup weekend too.

First event is 8 weeks away. get in this! MCO'ers will do well here.


THIS COULD BE YOU!

[Mechs02]

6 weeks until the first event!! Get in on this guys, it is a series not to be missed!

[wing]

I have a feeling people are waiting for their cars to be ready LOL. This is the earliest season ever. Didn't expect to have to fix the car until end of may! I think last year my car didn't come out until June LOL

[Mechs02]

That's what im thinking too. I dont even have my front end back together yet.

[sb_600]

I have a feeling people are waiting for their cars to be ready LOL. This is the earliest season ever. Didn't expect to have to fix the car until end of may! I think last year my car didn't come out until June LOL

This.

4 weeks left and my car is in pieces.... ugh.

[wing]

My car is now in pieces, supercharger out and transmission about to come off. Ack

[Mechs02]

I think i might actually be faster than you...right now.

[wing]

Foot race? I lap first one to pass out loses?

[Mechs02]

Sorry i felt faint just reading that!

[PMcD]

I'm ready. Going to make a couple of these but not sure which ones yet. Race schedule is pretty heavy.

[Mechs02]

It is going to be a busy year that's for sure!

[Mechs02]

3.5 weeks until test and tune #1
4.5 weeks until event #1!!!!!

Car going back together on friday... let's DO THIS.

[Mechs02]

1 week until the first test and tune, races are starting to fill up. This is going to be an exciting year! Don't miss out on your opportunity for bulk pricing for the whole season!