SanDiegoDavid

First pic is the shade tent at the start finish line and entrance to the track. They have a 50 inch flat panel that posts your lap times instantly. You come in, pull under the tent. You then get a ice cold wet towel and bottle water handed to you, they check your tire pressures, adjust as needed while you review your times and/or go over AIM Solo data. Drake my coach is the bearded one. Very cool.

Second pic is the storage garage for member and club cars. Once members get their garages built it will be mainly for the club cars. Some crazy cars in there. Someone also had a BAC Mono.

Third pic is my car on a lift in the shop having my wheels rebalanced since my weights fell off. They secured the new ones nicely.

Fourth pic is the tent again.

hfm

For now, we need to confirm our skill level and whether we want instructors in order to schedule around our ability. James is really making an effort to individualize this for us and is paying attention to our needs by getting an idea how to suit the track day based upon our skill level. Thanks James!

Dave, great pics, really gives a good idea what to expect and you're right, this looks like it's going to be a real treat.

hfm

I've received received a request that we start a group email. If you are in our group of 15, please forward your email address to Jim via forum PM system. This will insure James is receiving your email information and can compare to the group of 15 and not from someone who is not on that list.

Thank you.

James-GMG

Hey guys, how about this.........email me directly with our name, phone number and email so I can put you on the list of the 15 that are attending the event at Thermal April 3rd.

My email is James@gmgracing.com

This is preferred over PM.

Thanks guys!

racerfb1

hmmm the prying eyes, I'm just trying to get an idea of cost for future events

hfm

We have had one of our 15 opt-out. Our first waitlister is moved into that spot and the waitlist moves up as well.

JimSand

E-mail sent. Thank you!!!

ToyGuyAZ

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James-GMG

Hey Guys,

As I am working on the logistics and schedule for the Thermal Track Day on April 3rd, and working with the list of GT3 owners planning on coming, it appears as though there are 2 groups of drivers.........so for this event, I would like to limit it to the beginning drivers with little to no experience vs the more seasoned drivers as this event will include some driving instruction and basic car handling and braking exercises.

Right now, we will be running the lower South Palm course in the morning and I am working on running the full course in the afternoon............but for this purpose, let's just plan on the South Palm course for now.

If you decide to not attend the event and want to wait for the next scheduled track day, please email me asap so I can move people up the list who are on the wait list.

Thanks,

hfm

Before You Go to the Track
Print a map of the track to study before you go
Search youtube for the track name to get a feel for the track
Tech check you car (Brakes, Fluids, Tires etc.)
Check on your insurance for HPDE exclusions or get track insurance Big Check
Order some Vinyl numbers. magnetic ones would attach to the aluminum body. I got mine here (http://www.trackdecals.com/) Ordered

Bring to the Track
Approved Helmet Ordered
Gloves (I just bring gloves from Home Depot) Check
Sunglasses
Gopro(s) with internal and external mounts
Long sleeve cotton shirt and jeans if you are not using a racesuit
Driving shoes (cross trainers and running shoes can get in the way) Need to order
Tool box with the basics (variety of screwdrivers, wire cutters, multiple pliers, leatherman, good knife, Duct tape, set of sockets, metrics)
Extra set of brake pads
Blue painters tape to cover headlights and other items you wish protect. (Some guys build a whole front end wrap out of the stuff
Extra quarts of Oil and brake fluid
Extra tire repair kit (Most of these tracks are out in the middle of no where)
Tire Pressure gage (Most tracks have a compressor you can use)
Full tank of gas. (Many tracks will sell gas and race gas, but the price can be high)
Zip ties (for the transponder and wire cutters to get it off the car)
I need build a center lock change kit (Some good videos here)
Very fine edge screwdriver to pry open the tow hook port, (I knicked up my clear wrap not having the right tool)
Tow Hook (but this is included in the tool kit in the frunk.)
A book or Ipad, lots of waiting between sessions
Protein bars and Lots of water
Some 5 hour caffeine shots
Folding Chair
If possible have spouse of second drivers and car, just in case yours can not be driven home.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3/...checklist.html

I wonder if we can get a group rate at La Quinta:

http://www.hotelplanner.com/Hotels/6...hower-Dr-92253

It would be nice to do a two day thing Thursday night, Friday track day, Friday evening, dinner and drinks, crash and check out Saturday.

James-GMG

Hi guys,

I have sent an email to the top 15 on the list from the emails you sent me regarding the schedule for the event.

Please email me if you did not receive the email and you are planning on going.

James@gmgracing.com


Cheers,

bigkraig

Anyone got hotel plans set up? I am going to be staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Indio for a day at Chuckwalla on Monday. Looks like its pretty close to Thermal.

James-GMG

Email me directly if you are going and are interested in a special rate at the La Quinta Resort.....


Cheers,

hfm

We've had one of our 15 opt out, so, our group and wait list are updated.

bigkraig

That was me

I hope it makes someone else's day and I hope that this happens again sometime!

Thank you GMG for making this happen. I'm sure it's gonna be a good time.