ilko

Anyone here going? Just purchased my ticket. A small group of us from NY/NJ/CT are going to drive down on Saturday for the ALMS race.

ep3_lol

I'm coming up from Charlotte for it. Is ALMS running Saturday for sure? Last time I checked their site it didn't specify, only had the TV coverage schedule.

ilko

Yes, ALMS is on for Saturday, here's the full schedule:

Saturday Schedule:
6:00 AM Garage Opens
8:00-8:40 Firestone Indy Lights Practice
9:00-10:00 IZOD IndyCar Series Practice
10:20-10:45 ALMS Warm Up
11:05-11:45 Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying
12:05-1:20 PM IZOD IndyCar Series Qualifying Firestone Fast Six
1:40-1:45 USF2000 Pre-Race/DSYE
1:45-2:15 USF2000 Race #1
2:30-3:30 IZOD IndyCar Series Autograph Session/Fan Village
2:30-2:35 Star Mazda Pre-Race/DSYE
2:35-3:05 Star Mazda Race #1
3:00-4:35 ALMS Pre-Race
4:30-6:30 ALMS Race
6:30-6:45 ALMS Post Race
7:00Garage Closes

budge96

Will definetly be there for the saturday ALMS race last year was awesome ,try and get tix for the
Grandstand # 1 lower level,directly across from Convention center on Lombard PERFECT SPOT
Start finish line is at your feet !...Bert

race911

Note USF2000 race (and another Sunday). Cousin's son is competing in the series, Neil Alberico. Did British FF last year, and is having a challenging season in this series this year..

Matt Lane

Would have been there with you buddy, but will be in London that week - so I'll have to suffer through Spa...

TRINITONY

local site

http://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showthread.php?t=28351
http://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showthr...ore+grand+prix

ilko

Tony, thanks for the links!

Matt, you little bitch! Enjoy Spa and you'll have to tell me all about it!! BTW, I'm trying to arrange renting an apartment along JFK Blvd. for the NJ race next year, I'll keep you posted.. Screw the bleachers, hehe!

Speaking of which, we have general admission tickets for the Baltimore race. It's the first time attending, so I just wanted to get the lay of the land. I like walking around the track during the race and hope that there will be a few good places to watch it from.

Regarding parking, what are the options? Generally Porscheplatz is free to PCA members/Porsche owners at least that's been my experience at Lime Rock. Any news on that front?

Thanks so much!

budge96

From the www.raceonbaltimore.com baltimore grand prix web site the corral parking will be $100.00 bucks per day exclusive of entrance for Corvette and Porsche Marques only.

BmanMD

Just wanted to let everyone know about discount general admission tickets for sale on Living Social.
General Admission Tickets ($9 to $33 Depending on Day) with a Paddock Pass ($54 to $90 Depending on Day)
Here is the link to the deal:
https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/4...p&rpi=76534148

ilko

Nice deal, thanks for sharing!

ep3_lol

I just bought mine yesterday afternoon

Manny Alban

I go through part of the BGP course on the way to work each morning. At the end of last week they put up the walls and fencing. Very cool to drive through. I'm a few blocks away from where the Porsche Platz will be located. Last year the Indy transporters started to show up and park in an empty lot a week prior. Can't wait for the Labor Day weekend.

ilko

Well, I had a blast! Bob in NY and I drove down yesterday morning and had a really awesome time! Met Arrwin and Geneva at the track as well.

The race was phenomenal, the organization was top notch, everything was better than expected! Listening to 30 engines at WOT pass by you on Pratt street at speeds approaching 200MPH was unbelievable. I know street circuits are not the drivers' favorites but from a spectator standpoint it was an amazing experience. Definitely coming back again next year!!

Here's some pictures:



























If this racing thing doesn't work out these two have a bright future in stand up comedy. They make quite a team!



New Viper ALMS:



Indy Lights Start:



...and an abrupt end for some:



Pre-race grid walk...

Pat Long:



The winning GT car - second time in a row!



Updating FB profile before winning the race...



Well, hello to you too!





Let's race!

























And finally, Porsche AG CEO Matthias Müller was at Porscheplatz and signed my car

mjsporsche

Very nice photos and it looks like all of you had a great time.

Thanks for sharing them.

Mark