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ALMS @ Lime Rock change of schedule

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My fellow NSXCA members:
There is an error on the NSXCA ALMS event annoucement that were mailed last week. The parade lap will be on Saturday July12th, not Friday July 11th as originally announced. As done last year, registration for the parade lap will take place Saturday morning.
 
thankyou I was perplexed by that.
 
Sweet. Can we buy tickets for Saturday only through NSXCA or is it a 2 day package deal only?
 
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2008 Long Beach Grand Prix P2 Class Winner-Patron Highcroft Racing Photo courtesy of Robert Ondrovic​
To celebrate their success in the 2008 American Le Mans Series, Acura Automobile Division, in cooperation with International Motor Sports Association, cordially invites the membership of the NSX Club of America to join them at Lime Rock Park to support the Acura Racing Teams. The NSX Club of America is proud to announce:

NSX - ALMS Car Corral
Lime Rock Park July 11-12, 2008
NSX - ALMS Car Corral will consist of the following package:
General Admission Paddock Passes Parade Lap
NSX Exclusive Car Corral ALMS ACURA Team members “meet and greet”
Hospitality tent with catered lunch, cold non-alcoholic beverage service
& live video race feed on 37” TV

Cost $70.00 per person
Includes Friday and Saturday

Due to space restrictions at Lime Rock Park, participation in this program will be limited to 50 NSXs and 100 participants. All tickets will be on a first-come first-serve basis with NSXCA members receiving preferential consideration. Initial signup will be limited to NSXCA member and one guest. If space is available, requests exceeding one guest will be considered after the closing date of signups. Closing date will be June 25th.

For Your Information:
• Schedule subject to change
• Unless otherwise noted, planned activities will be held at the
Acura Owner’s Hospitality Tent.
• Access limited to invited guests of Acura
• Car Corral parking exclusive to credentialed Acura NSXs only.
• Must have Acura Owner’s Hospitality Credentials to access hospitality chalet,
amenities, etc.
• IMSA facilitated Acura NSX Parade Lap registration will be required on
Saturday morning July 12th.
• Acura NSX Parade Lap limited to 50 Acura NSXs. Mandatory drivers/participant safety meeting with all drivers will be held that morning. Drivers and passengers must be credentialed to participate.
• Escorted Hot Pit Tour and Honorary Crew Member must be 18 years and older.
Drawing prizes are not transferable.
• IMSA Guided Walking Tours of ALMS Paddock exclusive to registered Acura Owners Hospitality and Car Corral guests only. Tour group size limited to a maximum 30 guests per tour. Tour sign-up first-come first-serve at hospitality chalet

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NSX – ALMS Car Corral
Lime Rock Park July 11-12, 2008
Registration Form

Please complete the following form and return it with payment in the enclosed self-addressed envelope by no later than June 25, 2008. Please make checks payable to Peter Mills

Name: _____________________________________________________

Guest: _____________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: ______________________________State: ____________________

Zip Code: ________________Phone: _______________________________

E-mail: ________________________________________

NSXCA Membership No: ____________________________
$70.00 per person
Amount Enclosed: __________________________________
Mail to: Peter Mills
60 Cottage Terrace e-mail: [email protected]
Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Phone: 914 242 7474 ext 307
 
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The RSVPs have been coming in but wanted to bump the thread as a reminder so that no one misses the upcoming registration deadline.
 
I cannot attend on Friday but would like to come on Saturday. What is the schedule for the day? When do we have to arrive at the track? Also how long does this last so what time can I expect to hit the road home? I may not be able to spend the night before so this is critical information for me, especially if my wife goes. I am also going to Kids day and squeezing this in is getting tricky.

I also saw a post that we need to bring chairs? Why is this necessary if we have a hospitality tent to hang at? Or is it that they won't be able to accommodate everyone?

Too many questions...?:confused:

Thanks in advance,

Tytus
 
I cannot attend on Friday but would like to come on Saturday. What is the schedule for the day? When do we have to arrive at the track? Also how long does this last so what time can I expect to hit the road home? I may not be able to spend the night before so this is critical information for me, especially if my wife goes. I am also going to Kids day and squeezing this in is getting tricky.

I also saw a post that we need to bring chairs? Why is this necessary if we have a hospitality tent to hang at? Or is it that they won't be able to accommodate everyone?

Too many questions...?:confused:

Thanks in advance,

Tytus

No such thing as too many questions (just too many dumb answers.....)

We try to get up there as a group around 9ish in order to have Acura's hospitality area filled with our cars as well as to beat the race day traffic. Generally, we have IMSA as well as other speakers at times during the morning before the parade lap is done generally around noon. Lunch is served after the parade lap if the timing is the same as last year.

The main ALMS race is scheduled to start at 2:05 pm and it is a 2:45 race. Although everyone is welcome to spend the entire day, you will be able to leave when needed as long as you let us know when you are parking so you can get access to your car in the corral.

The track chairs are good because one of the best vantage points is the hill overlooking the left hander. There are no grandstands or seats anywhere at Lime Rock other than what you bring. The hospitality tent will have a closed circuit TV feed with tables and chairs but that will be set up near the skid pad and you would not be able to see the actual live racing from that location (at least not well enough to appreciate it). We always recommend to set up the chairs on the hill first thing in the morning so we will have our space set aside before the crowds hit and we can then head over after lunch.

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HILLSIDE OVERLOOKING LEFT HANDER
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If your wife comes along, I would also recommend earplugs as it is loud at the track (but sounds SO AWESOME). Bring things to drink and sunscreen as well.
 
Peter,

I am sending you the application and check today so please count me in. My wife won't be coming so it will just be me. Please post where we will meet on Saturday AM for the drive over. You mentioned an exit off of hwy 684 at 9:00 AM but I can't remember the exit. Must be the heat stroke from NSX Stock.

See you then,

Tytus
 
We will meet at the infamous rest stop (not the gay "meeting place" on the southbound side, the other one) on the Northbound side of 684 after Hardscrabble Road and before Route 84. That is where the stock swindler recently stashed his RV before faking his suicide.
 
Bob,

Thanks for the information on the meeting place and I will stay away from RVs parked at the rest stop.

Another question? I have a freind who MAY be interested in attending as well. I won't know until after the dead line but he would ride with me in my car. How late before I can let you know about his attendance and payment?

Regards,

Tytus
 
We will meet at the infamous rest stop (not the gay "meeting place" on the southbound side, the other one) on the Northbound side of 684 after Hardscrabble Road and before Route 84. That is where the stock swindler recently stashed his RV before faking his suicide.

So is that going to be the new nomenclature,,,do you go Southbound or Northbound?:eek:
 
How late before I can let you know about his attendance and payment?

Peter is picking up the tickets this weekend most likely. I have left a message with him to see if credentials could still be obtained for the corral after the cutoff date since tickets could still be purchased at the track but we need a headcount for catering. Pete is on the road but one of us will check back in later.
 
I will be comming alone at this point. My money has already been sent to Peter. See ya there. Too bad about Kids day being cancelled, at least I have this event to look foward to!

Regards,

Tytus
 
IMSA has posted our schedule for the two days. A copy is attached below. Contrary to some rumors, our parade lap IS NOT after the race but will be in "Prime time" (pun intended) at 11:30 a.m.
 

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Anyone want to start a Saturday caravan thread?:wink:I can meet up with anyone travelling the I-84 coridor going east.
 
UPDATED SCHEDULE BELOW


Northeast Region

Acura NSX Owners’ Hospitality & Car Corral
at
THE AMERICAN LE MANS NORTHEAST GRAND PRIX
Lime Rock Park / Lakeville, CT
July 11-12, 2008

Friday, July 11, 2008
9:00 am Hospitality Chalet & Corral registration
Ala Carte Breakfast provided by Acura
10:00 am - 10:30 am Practice - Formula BMW Americas
10:45 am - 11:45 am Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
12:00 pm - 12:20 pm Practice - IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook
12:30 pm American Le Mans Series Tech Talk at Team Transporter – TBD
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Catered Lunch provided by Acura
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm Acura LMP2 race team visit
1:35 pm - 1:55 pm Qualifying #1 - Formula BMW Americas
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm Practice - IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm NSX Club of America “Club Updates” by Peter Mills, NSXCA Northeast Representative
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
3:55 pm - 4:15 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (GT1/GT2)
4:20 pm - 4:40 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (“LM” P1/”LM” P2)
5:00 pm Hospitality Chalet & Corral closed (no overnight parking)

Saturday, July 12, 2008

9:00 am Chalet & Corral hospitality registration
Ala Carte Breakfast provided by Acura
9:00am–10:30am Acura Owners’ Hospitality & Car Corral Parade Lap registration
(limited to NSXs only – 50 cars maximum, first-come-first-served basis)
9:00 am - 9:20 am Pre-Race / Recon Lap - Formula BMW Americas
9:20 am - 9:50 am Formula BMW Americas Race #1 - 30 Minutes
10:05 am - 10:30 am Warm Up - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
10:30 am Mandatory Parade Lap drivers’ and passengers’ meeting conducted by IMSA
10:45 am–11:00 am Acura LMP2 Racing Program overview presentation by Acura Motorsports
10:45 am - 11:15 am IMSA Lites Presented by Hankook Race #1 - 30 Minutes
11:00 am Stage all registered Parade Lap NSXs in Corral
11:25 am-11:50 am Acura Owners’ Hospitality & Car Corral Parade Lap facilitated by IMSA
(limited to NSXs only - 50 cars maximum)
11:30 am - 12:15 pm American Le Mans Series Open House (cars must be displayed prominently in front of team awning
11:30 am MANDATORY DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DRIVERS IN THE AMERICAN
LE MANS SERIES COMPETITOR PADDOCK
12:10 pm - 12:30 pm Pre-Race / Recon Lap - Formula BMW Americas
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm Catered Lunch provided by Acura
1:00 pm–1:15 pm Mobil 1 Tech Presentation by “Father of the Mobil 1 Synthetic Oil,” Bill Maxwell, Senior Engineering Advisor ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Formula BMW Americas Race #2 - 30 Minutes
1:15 pm - 2:05 pm American Le Mans Series Recon Laps / Pre-Race Activities
2:05 pm - 4:50 pm The American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix for the American Le Mans Series Race (Round 5) - 2 Hours 45 Minutes
5:00 pm Hospitality Chalet & Corral closed

Notes:
• Schedule subject to change.
• Unless otherwise noted, planned activities will be held at the Acura Owners’ Hospitality Chalet.
• Corral parking exclusive to credentialed NSXs only.
• Must have Acura Owners’ Hospitality credentials to access hospitality chalet, amenities, catered lunch, beverages, etc.
• Drivers and passengers must be credentialed to participate in parade laps.
• Escorted Hot Pit Tour winner must be physically fit and 18 years or older. Drawing prize is non-transferable. Must be present to win.
• Please, do not park overnight in the Corral.
• Radio Scanner users: IMSA race control frequency - 451.1750
• All food and non-alcoholic cold beverages provided by Acura.
 
Just curious whether parade lap pics were taken this year at Lime Rock. I've checked imsaracing.net and see pics from 2008 for Sebring, but no other pics are posted besides those. Anyone know if pictures were taken?
 
Just curious whether parade lap pics were taken this year at Lime Rock. I've checked imsaracing.net and see pics from 2008 for Sebring, but no other pics are posted besides those. Anyone know if pictures were taken?

James:
If I remember correctly it took IMSA quite some time to post the parade lap photos last year. Please remain patient...all good things come to he who waits.
 
James:
If I remember correctly it took IMSA quite some time to post the parade lap photos last year. Please remain patient...all good things come to he who waits.

Will do. I'll continue checking their site from time to time for pics.

-Dom :wink:
 
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