Track Day Friday July 14th 2017 Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346
Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Thank you for your interest in our track day held on Friday July 14 th at Waterford Hills located at 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346. Most will be put into the group that you had suggested, unless we feel it would be better for you to be in a different group to start. We can t stress enough how important it is to be there promptly at 9:00am and ready for check-in, then off to tech inspection. If you miss out, you won t be driving until after you ve been briefed which may not be until after the first few sessions depending on who is available, so do yourself a favor and be on time! Please read the following information carefully & completely ~Tentative Schedule~ Step 1: Check In / Registration - Opens at 9:00 am / Ends at 10:00am Step 2: Tech Inspection Opens at 9:00am / Ends at 10:00am Step 3: Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 10:00am Sessions scheduled for each group starting at 10:30am Lunch Break from 12:30pm until 1:30pm Sessions will resume at 1:30pm Waterford Hills closes at 5:00pm ~Registration/Check-in from 9:00-10:00am~ Mandatory tech inspection will start at 9:00am and run until 10:00am. Check-in will also run at this time. You must first check-in to get your car number & sticker BEFORE going through tech. IF in the event you miss the tech inspection; you will not be able to drive until after break. Day-of registration will be available if there are spots still left. An additional $40 Day-of registration fee will apply on top of the "Driver Cost" (eg., MIVE members would pay $165 the day of). ~Drivers Meeting at 10:00am~ A mandatory drivers meeting is to follow the tech inspection starting promptly at 10:00am. There are always several new people to the track and several people who need a reminder of safety rules. DO NOT BE LATE. Flags, safety rules, and other questions will be covered at this time. PLEASE REVIEW THE TRACK COMMUNICATIONS SECTION PRIOR TO TRACK DAY! ~Lunch from 12:30pm 1:30pm~ Lunch break is from 12:30pm until 1:30pm. Refuel, recharge, and get ready for your next session! This is the perfect time to ask questions while you eat a sandwich! Lunch will not be provided, so be sure to bring your own, or you may purchase food from the concession stand at Waterford hills, or of course leave the track to get a bite to eat. Please be back on time prior to your next scheduled session. ~Equipment~ Your car can NOT be leaking any fluids of any kind. Nothing is to be loose, or falling off. Wheel lugs must be torqued. Brake lights must be working. You must have some type of seatbelt, harnesses preferably. We allow stock factory seatbelts, 3, 4, 5, & 6 point harness'. If you have a harness, it's also best to have at least a roll bar, preferably a roll cage. You must wear a helmet (Snell 2000 or newer & not damaged). Convertibles must have roll bars that support the weight of the vehicle & be higher than the participant s helmet. All loose objects that may fly around must be taken out of your car prior to tech inspection (including floor mats). Although it s not mandatory, we strongly suggest you have your car inspected preferably by a technician (if you are not familiar with what to look for) 1 week before the event (Please see refunds ). Basically, if you think something is questionable, you probably shouldn t drive it on the track. Bring your tools, you ll probably need them! Please ask if you have any questions.
Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 ~Driver Cost/Late Fees~ Active MIVE Member Rate -- $125* Guest Rate -- $155 *We reserve the right to decide who is considered an active member of the MIVE community. Please be sure to include your MIVE username on the Registration Form. Signing up from now until the day of the event does not constitute an active member. Sending your info early helps us plan the event, so please get your payment and registration form in as soon as possible! Day of the event: Add an additional $40 to the above costs (Don t wait, avoid extra fees!) CASH ONLY! (eg., MIVE members would pay $165 or Guest Rate would pay $195 the day of) NOTE: A $25 additional fee may be charged for returned/bounced checks. Send Check/Money Order with your Registration Form (or cash in person), payable to: Anthony Cressey 23475 Republic Ave. Oak Park MI., 48237 Alternatively, you may use PayPal: michiganvw@gmail.com (add $5.00 for PayPal fees please) NOTE: We still need the registration form filled out, & snail-mailed or emailed if you choose to use PayPal. ~Refunds~ Registered drivers have until June 1 st 2017 to cancel for a full refund. After June 1 st 2017, there will be NO FULL REFUNDS. Make sure your car is in working order. From June 1 st to July 1 st you will get 50% refund should you cancel. It s not our fault your car blew up, sorry about your loss. Get it running, you still have time! After July 1st we must keep 100% of your entry fee (due to the costs of track rental). If your car does not pass tech inspection, you will not be driving & NO refund will be issued, so make sure your car is within spec, in excellent working order, and is ready to be abused on the track. If you don t show up, sorry but no refund will be issued. A credit can be issued for future track events if you can t make it after the refund cut-off date. If in the event we have a wait list and someone can take your spot, a full refund can be issued. ~Tech Inspection~ Please call your local repair facility to have them check over your car. Some suggested/recommended items to check are listed on the Tech Inspection Form. It is up to you to make sure your car is in working order! Recommended shops: Steve's European Automotive, Inc. 248-674-2770 / 4920 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford MI 48328 German Auto Service, Ltd. 616-454-3289 / 1014 Scribner, Grand Rapids MI 49504 Please note: You still have to go through registration then tech inspection, but it s always good for peace of mind to have this done ahead of time. We will not permit you to drive your car if it does not pass tech inspection the day of the event, and no refund can be issued. ~Additional Information~ Lunch & Drinks are NOT included in the price currently, but will be offered at Waterford Hills for a nominal fee. This event is open to any street drivable car, & is not limited to a specific make/model. Corner workers & Medical staff will be on site. Sorry, NO motorcycles permitted on the track. This is not a competitive/racing event!!! It is purely for self-development and of course for fun! Participation limited to 54 cars (first come, first served basis). Registration is open until all spots are filled. Convertibles must have roll bars that support the weight of the vehicle & be higher than the participant s helmet.
@ Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Track Communications: ~Flags~ You will note several places around the track where people are holding colored Flags. This Flag system is your on-track communication system. You MUST learn and obey these Flags to be safe and productive. Flags fall into two categories: INFORMATION FLAGS: GREEN: Track is clear, run at your comfortable speed. YELLOW: Trouble ahead, slow down and be ready to take evasive action. WHITE: One lap to go, cool down your equipment. BLUE/YELLOW STRIPE: A faster car wants around you. Check your mirrors and signal a pass at the next Passing Zone. Now is NOT the time to play Speed Racer. Let the car around you early in the passing zone so you both can set up properly for the next corner. COMMAND FLAGS: RED: Stop and do not proceed further. Bring car to a safe halt on the track and await further instructions. BLACK: There is trouble with you or your car. Pit in at first opportunity. CHECKER: Session is over, pit in next opportunity. YOU WON! As you drive the track, make certain you know the meaning of the Flags, and where the Flag Stations are. The corner workers at the Flag Stations are your "eyes" for what is further down the track. Be sure you know where they are, and include them in your vision every single lap. All Flag Stations have Yellow, Red, Blue/Yellow stripe, and Black Flags. Track Entrance (or nearby) has Green, White, and Checkered in addition to the others. ~On-Track Etiquette & Safety~ NEVER enter the track until the flag worker at the end of the pit lane gives you the signal, and even then carefully check your mirrors and stay "off line" until you are up to track speed. When leaving the track, make your last lap a "cool down" lap. Drive a little slower, giving the clutch and brakes a rest. When you come in off the track, DO NOT set the handbrake. Since the brake rotors and pads will be quite hot, they will possibly fuse or warp if the handbrake is engaged. If the engine is hot, open the hood. Bleed your brakes if the pedal has become soft or mushy. You may pass only in the indicated passing zones. The Passee has the responsibility of signaling the pass. Slow down, and allow the Passor to get around you, so that you both can set up properly for the next corner. The Passor has the responsibility of making a quick and effective pass. One point per car/pass. Eg., if 2 cars are behind and need to pass, that s 2 deliberate points (1 per car). If you do not intend to pass, do not follow so close! ~Emergency Procedures~ What to do if you go "off track." Two wheels off, pit-in is SUGGESTED to inspect car and settle its human contents. Four wheels off, pit-in is MANDATORY for same reasons. If you go four wheels off, STAY IN THE CAR! If the car can still be driven, wait for a hole in traffic and move out, staying off-line all the way around and pit-in. DO NOT resume track speed, how do you know your car is safe? If the car cannot be driven, stay in the car until told to get out. If there is fire, get out immediately and move well away from the car and the track. ~Best Practice~ After each run session and at the end of each day, look the car over carefully. Check the brake pads, and inspect your tires. Be sure there are no fluids leaking. Check the wheel bolt torques after they have cooled. Give yourself and your car a General Inspection for Safety! If brakes or fluids are too hot, seek help. If the brake pedal is mushy, think about bleeding the brakes. Make necessary repairs or adjustments now, while they're fresh in your mind. NEVER, EVER compromise your equipment. If something can fail, it will, and at 90 mph on the straight or in heavy traffic on I-75 is not the time to test your "makeshift" repair. Have a car and person "debriefing" with your buddy before heading home. Finally, keep the interest of everyone s mutual safety in mind. If you have a question about something, ask. If there are no applicable rules, use your common sense. Safe performance driving requires a healthy dose of common sense.
@ Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 ~Technical Inspection Form~ (Optional for peace of mind. Remember you will not run if your car doesn't pass tech inspection day of) This form is to be completed and signed by a certified technician (recommended shops listed below): Steve s European Automotive, Inc. 248-674-2770 / 4920 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford MI 48328 German Auto Service, Ltd. 616-454-3289 / 1014 Scribner, Grand Rapids MI 49504 Front brakes: Rear brakes: Brake fluid condition & level: Front suspension: Steering: Tire condition: Rear suspension: Exhaust system: Coolant hose condition: Coolant condition & level: Drive belts: Brake lights: Fluid leaks engine/trans: Seat belts: Helmet: Any Additional Items: Technician Signature: Date:
@ Waterford Hills 4770 Waterford rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 ~Registration Form~ (One Form Per Driver) Driver s Name: Club Name (EG: michiganvw.org) Username: Address: E-mail: City: State: Zip: Main Ph#: Driver s License #: Alt Ph#: Car Make/Model: Year: Color: Modifications to car: Previous Driver s School/Track Experience (# of Events & Tracks): Preferred Grouping: Intermediate I (A) Intermediate II (B) Advanced (C) Your group selected is subject to change depending on your driving experience & the vehicle. Please specify if you have a permanent number assigned to your car (we will do our best to accommodate)*: *Only for those who have their cars registered through sanctioned racing organizations (EG: SCCA, NASA, etc., otherwise number requests may not be fulfilled). Permanent numbers do NOT mean your favorite number! You may PayPal your payment to: michiganvw@gmail.com (please add $5.00 to cover PayPal fees) Sent by email address: OR ENCLOSED CHECK/MONEY ORDER: $ The person named above wishes to participate as a driver in Track Day at Waterford Hills. The participant understands that high-speed driving events have inherent risks that cannot be foreseen or eliminated no matter how experienced the driver is, or how well the car is prepared for such an event. Although driving and safety guidelines are reviewed with all participants, the event organizers have no direct control over individual driver behavior on the track. Accidents or collisions with other vehicles may result in death, permanent injury or disability. Causes of accidents include but are not limited to equipment failure, changing track conditions, driver error, or negligence on the part of the driver or other drivers and their vehicles on the track. The driver agrees to follow the track driving rules and guidelines outlined in the mandatory driver's meeting and in the event description. The driver has prepared his car mechanically for high-speed performance driving and is aware that equipment failure may result in death or injury. By signing below, the participant accepts the risks inherent in an open track/hpde event. The participant and his/her heirs release the owners of Waterford Hills, the event organizers, and track officials from all liability arising from the event. The participant also acknowledges that payment to this event is non-refundable past the indicated dates listed under 'Refunds', but credits for future events can be given if deemed appropriate. Signature: Date: Mail this form (with check / money order if applicable) payable to: Anthony Cressey 23475 Republic Ave. Oak Park MI. 48237