TopSpeed Time Attack @ Talladega Gran Prix - Oct 3rd

[Decker1.8t]

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TopSpeed Time Attack

Talladega Gran Prix (http://www.tgprace.com) - Saturday October 3rd

So you think your Fast.... Then PROVE IT!!

That’s right, no excuses. A *PROPERLY TIMED* “local” Time Attack, WITH CASH PAYOUTS. We will have AMB transponders for all Time Attack competing cars, along with Traqmate GPS Data Acquisition with in-car video for the fastest in each class.

Winners of each class will receive at least $200 in cash*

Pre-registration will be a very affordable $125 for all HPDE entrants. Those that want to compete in the Time Attack portion will have a $40 transponder rental fee. Pre-registration ends 48 hours before the event and late registration is $35 more.


There will be 5 simple classes:

Small Bore – Anything under 2.5 liters naturally aspirated (has current registration), tire tread-wear over 140.**

Street – Anything street-legal (has current registration), tire tread-wear over 140.**


Prepped – Anything street-legal (has current registration) on a DOT tire**

Race – Anything on race rubber that’s not a shop car.**

Shop Car – Anything goes. Seriously, anything.

**Anything that is obviously sponsored by a shop is considered a shop car. Even Doug’s DD street-tired ’08 STi is considered a shop car.

Spectators / car show - Don’t wanna race but wanna come watch - $10 per spectator $20 per vehicle of spectators. So if you’re broke, pile in and split the costs. (this keeps from having too many cars inside the track)

Shops – Come show what you’ve got. Shop cars not eligible for payouts, BUT, free 10x10 booth space per Time Attack entered Shop Car. Shops just wanting space and not entering can rent space – contact us for details.

Students – If there is enough interest shown with pre-registered HPDE entrants that indicate a desire for instruction, we might roll out some instructors.

Extras - We will have Brian from JRZ giving a seminar on suspension and chassis setup during lunch. We will also have Robbie Harper from Big South Series with some long-track karts on display.

*Payouts contingent on at least 5 cars in class and 30 total entered cars. Details subject to change without notice.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW, AND COMPLETE THE FORM. SOMEBODY FROM TOPSPEED WILL CONTACT YOU WITHIN 24HRS OF RECEIVING IT FOR PAYMENT.

http://www.topspeedsales.com/timeattack.html


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[Paul]

if someone closes/deletes this thread i will BAN you.

thanks decker :cheers:

[Mike Lowrey]

This looks like fun.....

[tnomud]

Looks like fun. This track is a blast on a bike, I'd love to try it in a car.

[Elbow]

I will be running for sure, but my question still stands! Can I run a 2.5 in the small bore class?

[TopSpeedInc]

yes 2.5 is legal for small bore so long that its NA

[Elbow]

Sweet! Thanks.

[matthewAPM]

I was going to post it on here but wasnt sure if you wanted the "ricer" crowed coming hahaha.

I'll be there with Simon in the FC.

[TheChosenOne]

This seems like something I'd wanna do, but I'm a beginner. Is this outta my league?

[CeOTiO8]

I would hope to be going

[redgst97]

This seems like something I'd wanna do, but I'm a beginner. Is this outta my league?

The guys from Top Speed can correct me if Im wrong (which happens), but this is the PERFECT place for a beginner!! A controlled, safe, race-track. As some point, everyone has their first track day! This could be yours.

I have been to a couple of track days with Scott Siegel of Top Speed, and it was a class-act event. Just my experience....

If the gremlins are gone from my car, I hope to attend.

[matthewAPM]

This seems like something I'd wanna do, but I'm a beginner. Is this outta my league?

IMO, this is the best track in the southeast to learn on. There will also be instructors there giving hands to the new guys.

[Sobe_Death]

Small bore sounds perfect for my car!

[Big Baller]

I registered alredy

[GGPIS3]

damn... my wedding is on the 3rd

[matthewAPM]

damn... my wedding is on the 3rd

id miss for this...

[Big Baller]

For the few that talked shit last time when I won in Dougs car. Ill be out this time in my car and if anyone from Santa Run can beat my fast time of the day Ill pay out $100 bucks.

[Vteckidd]

if it wasnt Dans wedding i would be there

[WellBoostU2]

I will be there. PM sent

[NevrNufTorq]

siegel told me about it!!! gonna be a blast and congrats on a sweet event :goodjob: for those that dont know this is gonna be a great event and this is a great course for anyone :cheers:

[WellBoostU2]

Can you give more info on STREET vs PREPPED classes? Im certain I will fall into one of those classes. Im just unsure of which class it will be. Thnx

[aachoo]

Awesome!, if only my insurance covered terminal understeer?

[Big Baller]

Can you give more info on STREET vs PREPPED classes? Im certain I will fall into one of those classes. Im just unsure of which class it will be. Thnx

140 treadwear or higher and you are in street, 140 to 0 on a dot tire and you are in prepped

[Mike Lowrey]

Registered.

[Bus Driver J]

mmmmm, I cant wait!!!!

[matthewAPM]

For the few that talked shit last time when I won in Dougs car. Ill be out this time in my car and if anyone from Santa Run can beat my fast time of the day Ill pay out $100 bucks.

Your running in shop class right?

When they say ANYTHING goes, does this really mean ANYTHING??

[1SICKLEX]

I might do this....

[Prime.]

we'll be there reppin hard!

[matthewAPM]

Oh yeah we will^

I'll be there in street!

[Big Baller]

Your running in shop class right?

When they say ANYTHING goes, does this really mean ANYTHING??

Nope Ill be in my personall car in street tire and prepped. If I have time to dial it in before the event then Ill run shop class as well

[matthewAPM]

Nope Ill be in my personall car in street tire and prepped. If I have time to dial it in before the event then Ill run shop class as well

please run prep. haha

[Seymour222]

Im gonna register seems like fun. Not expecting to win anything, just have some fun.

[Big Baller]

please run prep. haha

LOL

[Bus Driver J]

Im gonna register seems like fun. Not expecting to win anything, just have some fun.

Thats what its all about man, gong out and having fun. Good to see what you and your car are capable of.

[4uh8ers]

If i can get my car done and sold/traded, i will def attend, and maybe compete depending on what i get. LOL

[Seymour222]

Out of curiosity...what kind of times does anyone think one would need to run to be competitive in the street class? 1.12.00??? I have NO idea.

[siegelracing]

There are only two spots left in street and a few more than that in small bore. If you want to make sure you can run in class, please register soon. You can always run up a class, but not down.

Siegel

[Doppelgänger]

Dammit, I don't have any street tires worth a damn.

So if we submitted registration information, how/when will we know if we are in or not?

[Chuckster]

If anyone would like a passenger for the drive down, hit me up. My car is not track worthy I just want to watch.

[Elbow]

Looks like I won't be making it now. :( :( :(

[matthewAPM]

me neither :(

[Doppelgänger]

why not?? (both of you)

I don't i'm going because I have not heard back from TS....neither a "you're in" nor a "it was full when you pre-registered"...so I don't even know if I should make plans or not.

[Bus Driver J]

why not?? (both of you)

I don't i'm going because I have not heard back from TS....neither a "you're in" nor a "it was full when you pre-registered"...so I don't even know if I should make plans or not.

From the list I got the other day there are still spots available so I guess that means youre in. If you can PM me your name I can check for sure though.

[siegelracing]

Allright guys and gals. We're about halfway full and at this point it if people don't sign up by tomorrow, it might become just an open track day...

Here's the current list of entrants and a loose schedule:

Small Bore / HPDE
1 Patrick Dauria hpde Y
2 Richard Williams Y
3 Matthew Brown NOT PAID
4 Meng Chang hpde Y - paypal
5
6
7
8
9
10

Street - Novice
1 Dragan Kornicer NOT PAID
2 Steve Heil NOT PAID
3 Jennifer Penafiel Y
4 Chris Moore NOT PAID
5 Derek Hoffman NOT PAID
6
7
8
9
10

Street - Advanced
1 Matt Ball NOT PAID
2 Simon Tibbett NOT PAID
3 David Chow NOT PAID
4 Scott Sanders Paid
5 Steve Heil NOT PAID
6 David Batson NOT PAID
7 Reese Cox Not Paid
8
9
10

Prepped
1 Brian Flanagan NOT PAID
2 Jared Stoops Paid
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10


Shop
1 Sharif NOT PAID
2 Dave Batson NOT PAID
3 Reese Cox Not Paid
4
5
6
7
8
9
10


7:00-8:00 tech
7:30-8:00 MANDATORY Driver's Meeting
20 8:00-8:18 Group 1
8:20-8:38 Group 2
8:40-8:58 Group 3
9:00-9:18 Group 4
9:20-9:38 Group 5
20 9:40-9:58 Group 1
10:00-10:18 Group 2
10:20-10:38 Group 3
10:40-10:58 Group 4
11:00-11:18 Group 5
20 11:20-11:38 Group 1 Top 10 Qualifying
11:40-11:58 Group 2 Top 10 Qualifying
12:00-12:18 Group 3 Top 10 Qualifying
12:20-12:38 Group 4 Top 10 Qualifying
12:40-12:58 Group 5 Top 10 Qualifying
1:00-2:00 Lunch / Transponder Handout
20 2:00-2:18 Group 1 Timed
2:20-2:38 Group 2 Timed
2:40-2:58 Group 3 Timed
3:00-3:18 Group 4 Timed
3:20-3:38 Group 5 Timed
3:40-3:45 Prep for Time Attack
5 Laps 3:45-4:00 Group 1 Time Attack
4:00-4:15 Group 2 Time Attack
4:15-4:30 Group 3 Time Attack
4:30-4:45 Group 4 Time Attack
4:45-5:00 Group 5 Time Attack

[zkiller]

Sweetness! Hope you all will be putting more of these events on the future. I won't be back in the states til the end of October, otherwise I'd be there. :)

[siegelracing]

*IT'S ON!!!*

That's right, I spoke with the track owner this evening and even though our numbers are much lower than anticipated, he's working with us to be able to run the competitive event. Just FYI, the competition insurance is nearly $1k and the required ambulance is $600. Those costs are what makes a competitive event SO much more expensive than a normal "test and tune." Anybody who's not a registered driver will have to pay the $5 gate fee.

So we will definitely be having the event and those that want to compete will have the AMB transponders there.

To rent the transponder will require the $40 transponder fee and leaving you driver's license AND a credit card with the transponder rental people.

This is great news. If you haven't paid yet, please call TopSpeed tomorrow and pay. If you were holding off registering, pre-registration will still be $30 cheaper than registering at the gate.

If you have any questions, please PM, text, or call us.

Thanks,
Siegel

[siegelracing]

NEW SCHEDULE = 1 hour and 40 minutes of track time

PLUS the Time Attack portion

All times are CST. So add one hour for EST

7:00-8:00 Tech
7:30-8:00 MANDATORY Driver's Meeting
8:00-8:18 Small-Bore
8:20-8:38 Street-Novice
8:40-8:58 Street-Advanced
9:00-9:18 Shop-Prepped
9:20-9:38 Small-Bore
9:40-9:58 Street-Novice
10:00-10:18 Street-Advanced
10:20-10:38 Shop-Prepped
10:40-10:58 Small-Bore
11:00-11:18 Street-Novice
11:20-11:38 Street-Advanced
11:40-11:58 Shop-Prepped
12:00-1:00 Lunch / Transponder Handout
1:00-1:18 Small-Bore
1:20-1:38 Street-Novice
1:40-1:58 Street-Advanced
2:00-2:18 Shop-Prepped
2:20-2:38 Small-Bore Timed
2:40-2:58 Street-Novice Timed
3:00-3:18 Street-Advanced Timed
3:20-3:38 Shop-Prepped Timed
3:40-3:45 Prep for Time Attack
3:45-4:00 Small-Bore Time Attack
4:00-4:15 Street-Novice Time Attack
4:15-4:30 Street-Advanced Time Attack
4:30-4:45 Shop-Prepped Time Attack
4:45-5:00 Margin / Parade

[Member31410]

I just got done putting in some fresh brake fluid. I can't wait.

[Mike Lowrey]

So how many people are actually gonna be at the event? Looks like only a handful have actually paid.

Either way, I am ready to go.

[siegelracing]

I haven't updated the paid list... There should be at least 27 competing and 30+ spectating...

Siegel

[Big Baller]

I'm not going to have the STI ready in time, so instead a friend is going to let me run his Procharged C6 Z06....should be fun

[Mike Lowrey]

I haven't updated the paid list... There should be at least 27 competing and 30+ spectating...

Siegel

Awesome! :goodjob:

[Seymour222]

I'm not going to have the STI ready in time, so instead a friend is going to let me run his Procharged C6 Z06....should be fun

Lucky you dewd. See you guys in the am. I'm so amped.

[Big Baller]

Lucky you dewd. See you guys in the am. I'm so amped.

Not going to make it, just put new fans on the vette since the stock ones were having issues....fans don't work

[Seymour222]

This event was totally cool, well organized and super fun. I hope there will be another one soon with a few more people. If you have never tracked your car this is an awesome place to do so. I can honestly say this has become my new "drug" of choice. I think one of the problems in getting people to show up is ones lack of confidence, this track, track staff , and organizers totally welcome novice competitors as well as the guys that track a minute flat around tgpr. We need another one soon. I'm game to help, lmk.

[Member31410]

Thanks to the track owner for giving this noob another chance to get on the track after spinning out into the grass twice in my first session. With coaching from Siegel and Sanders, they kept me off the grass the rest of the event. The hours of this event was during my normal sleep hours (I work nights) so I was pretty much laid out in my car between sessions. I did have a great time as well and will be looking forward to gaining more knowledge at this type of driving.

[Mike Lowrey]

Great event. I had fun and look forward to the next one!

[speedminded]

Thanks to the track owner for giving this noob another chance to get on the track after spinning out into the grass twice in my first session. With coaching from Siegel and Sanders, they kept me off the grass the rest of the event. The hours of this event was during my normal sleep hours (I work nights) so I was pretty much laid out in my car between sessions. I did have a great time as well and will be looking forward to gaining more knowledge at this type of driving.You were looping an SRT4?

[Member31410]

You were looping an SRT4?

Negative, it's a Neon. :boobies:

[Bus Driver J]

Negative, it's a Neon. :boobies:

I was the flagger at turn 2 when you did it the second time. I was kinda sad to tell them that you spun again cause I knew once you take 4 off twice youre done. Im gad the track owners let you back out though. That would have sucked.

I had a great time too even though I worked the whole time. I DID get a lap in the hatch though, lol. Ok not a full lap but it was fun none the less.

Glad everyone had a good time. I cant wait for the next one and maybe I will have a car worthy to take out.

[Elbow]

^How much does the track pay you?

[Bus Driver J]

Im a tech at TopSpeed and we had to provide our own flaggers for the event. Im not sure if I even get paid for working the event at all, lol.