Petit Le mans Oct 1-4

Discussion in 'Meetups & Events' started by b reel, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    So are there any plans for Petit this year?
     
  2. suomi82

    suomi82 Member

    Bump to this

    Edit: If no plans, lets make some.
     
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2014
  3. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    well..

    we lost our rv spot. so there's that.
     
  4. KGraska

    KGraska Member

    Bummer, was really looking forward to this. Could we meet somewhere else, setup a camping area or something? I haven't been so I don't know how everything works up there as far as reserving space.
     
  5. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    Most of the camping spots are open to anyone, there's no reserving. But they fill up quick.
     
  6. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    86 Atlanta has a spot reserved and they are welcoming wrxatlanta to join them. If I get a list of who is planning on going I will pass it along
     
  7. fastnfurious7

    fastnfurious7 Member

    I'll be there but I work the event and have fine so every year since '97 as part of the rescue team. I'm usually on Rescue 9 which is tucked into the cut at turn 9. Usually a maroon Dodge crew cab. I might try to get out and introduce myself since I'm new here.
     
  8. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    I've found out who bought our RV spot and am in the works to buy it back from them. :)
     
  9. Mike@TSM

    Mike@TSM Member

    I'm such an idiot... I gave my Dad and Step Mom dates in October when they can come to Atlanta to visit and they freaking choose this weekend... Didn't even realize it until a few days after they booked the trip.... I haven't missed Petit since 2009 so... ya.
     
  10. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    :slap:
     
  11. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps Staff Member Supporting Member

    i'm afraid to commit to this, my sister's due date is that saturday.
     
  12. Matto357

    Matto357 Crazyazn likes Naps Staff Member

    He who is without sin.......
     
  13. bluedestiny

    bluedestiny Supporting Member

    Haven't missed it yet :)
     
  14. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    buy more tickets a few are still available
     
  15. bluedestiny

    bluedestiny Supporting Member

    On a brighter note, both our kids were at least a week late, but no there was waiting when they were ready. For the second, we were fully prepped for home delivery. A fast trip to the hospital at 3m between contractions solved that issue.
    :)
     
  16. allstar71

    allstar71 New Member

    I should be there! I always try and make it out to the petit
     
  17. KGraska

    KGraska Member

    Matt, what's the status on the RV spot? I have a friend selling his spot if we are interested.

    Its front row overlooking turn 6 on the skidpad.
     
  18. allstar71

    allstar71 New Member

    Im interested in the rv slot. you have a pm
     
  19. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    we've got our spot back. but for next year.
     
  20. ChrisW

    ChrisW Member

    Bump, any group plans?
     
  21. kenmitchell86

    kenmitchell86 New Member

    Hey guys. I have never been to Petit, but it sounds great. Only issue is I have to work Monday-Friday. I was thinking about going Saturday. I was wondering if it is work going and paying for just the one day? Are the like most and hold the best events on the last day? Are any of you guys already planning on meeting up?
     
  22. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    the race itself is only on saturday.
     
  23. fastnfurious7

    fastnfurious7 Member

    The rest of the days are just testing and the other various series of races. The Sat race is all day and ends well after dark which is just one of the reasons it's such an impressive event.
     
  24. bluedestiny

    bluedestiny Supporting Member

    http://www.roadatlanta.com/images/pdfs/2014-Petit-Le-Mans-Schedule.pdf

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014

    8:00 AM - 8:45 AM RACE #2 - MX-5 - 45 MINUTES
    9:00 AM - 9:10 AM PRE-RACE - LITES
    9:10 AM - 9:55 AM RACE #2 - LITES - 45 MINUTES
    10:10 AM - 11:10 AM PRACTICE #4 - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES)
    11:25 AM - 11:35 AM PRE-RACE - GT3 CUP
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM AUTOGRAPH SESSION - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP and PROTOTYPE LITES AT TEAM TRANSPORTERS
    11:35 AM -12:10 PM RACE #2 - GT3 CUP - 45 MINUTES
    12:00 PM - 12:30 PM TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP LIVE AUCTION AT ACTION EXPRESS TEAM TRANSPORTER (BENEFITS AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION)
    12:10 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH
    12:15 PM - 12:35 PM PORSCHEPLATZ CAR CORRAL PARADE LAPS
    12:15 PM - 12:50 PM PRE-RACE OPEN GRID / FAN WALK - PIT LANE - CTSC
    12:35 PM - 12:55 PM IMSA HOT LAP EXPERIENCE (BY INVITATION ONLY)
    1:00 PM - 1:15 PM PRE-RACE - FORMATION LAPS - CTSC
    1:15 PM - 3:45 PM RACE - CTSC - 150 MINUTES
    3:50 PM - 4:10 PM SRT/AUDI ROAD ATLANTA CAR CORRAL LAPS (100 CARS MAXIMUM)
    4:20 PM - 4:35 PM QUALIFYING - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (GTD)
    4:40 PM - 4:55 PM QUALIFYING - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (GTLM)
    5:05 PM - 5:20 PM QUALIFYING - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (PC)
    5:25 PM - 5:40 PM QUALIFYING - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (P)
    5:55 PM - 6:45 PM RACE #2 - LBST - 50 MINUTES

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014

    9:00 AM - 9:25 AM WARM UP - TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP (ALL CLASSES)
    9:30 AM - 9:45 AM PROMOTER VIP RIDES (BY INVITATION ONLY)
    9:45 AM -11:15 AM TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP PRE-RACE: RECON LAP / IMSA HOT LAP EXPERIENCE (BY INVITATION ONLY) / PROMOTER RIDES /
    OPEN GRID - FAN WALK / FORMATION LAPS
    11:15 AM - 9:15 PM RACE - PETIT LE MANS POWERED BY MAZDA FOR THE TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP - 10 HOURS

    Series Listing:
    TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP (TUDOR CHAMPIONSHIP)
    CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE (CTSC)
    LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES (LBST)
    PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE USA BY YOKOHAMA (GT3 CUP)
    COOPER TIRES PROTOTYPE LITES POWERED BY MAZDA (LITES)
    MAZDA MX-5 CUP PRESENTED BY BFGOODRICH TIRES (MX-5)
     
  25. wrxin8or

    wrxin8or Mullitt Staff Member

    there is a solid chance I will end up there Saturday, but definitely not going up before then.

    too much party the past few weeks....
     
  26. fastnfurious7

    fastnfurious7 Member

    Just assisted in getting the only WRX in the Continental Series off the wall after Pierre got pinched out of turn 7 & bounced it off driver's left wall. Car came to rest just prior to turn 9. Nice looking race car but wasn't when I got to it and helped load it on the tilt bed. I'm actually on Rescue 5 in IMSA white Chevy pickup.
     
    Last edited: Oct 3, 2014
  27. 7m-gtte

    7m-gtte New Member

    So since there is no RV spot this year. Where is everybody hanging out?
     
  28. fastnfurious7

    fastnfurious7 Member

    Very good racing this weekend. We were quite busy on the safety crew with the 14 or so incidents during the race that brought out the caution. Congrats to the local boys winning in GTLM.
     

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