analogmike

I tried ice racing decades ago, and enjoyed it. This sounds like a lot of fun too (in my Wife's Mini Cooper S)

Anyone else interested?

Winter Driving Series - Monticello Motor Club Let the snow fly -


The MMC Winter Driving Series is designed to deliver driving excitement, rally car style, on our track that happens to be covered with ice and snow!


On January 10th, 2009, weather permitting, MMC will be opening for its second event this winter. An exciting fun filled day of getting sideways and mastering four-wheel drifts awaits you. Our last event on December 20th, 2008 featured Dave Mirra, BMX legend and 2008 Rally America Rookie of the Year along with Vermont Sports Car, who runs Subaru Rally Team USA. Dave drove his Open Class 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car and was able to improve his lap time by nearly 1 minute by the end of the day. Check out www.drivemmc.com for pictures.



Utilizing the South Circuit, groomed to perfection, the Winter Driving Series will be open to all licensed driving enthusiasts. Bring your friends and family to watch as you test the limits of your car through time-trials, open lapping sessions, and other exciting formats. Just because winter is here doesn't mean the motoring fun must come to a halt. So let it snow at the Monticello Motor Club.



Winter Driving Series Highlights:



* MMC South Circuit - 1.8 Miles with 11-turns consisting of large sweepers, increasing and decreasing radius corners, and thrilling elevation changes.

* Exciting Formats - Go against the clock in head to head time trials or test, tune, and practice your skills in our open lapping sessions.

* Rally Events - Break out the rally car, mix it up with fellow drivers of Rally New York and the USRC to put on a show for spectators.



2008-2009 Schedule



Weather Permitting: Please call or check www.drivemmc.com for the latest track conditions. Schedule will be updated by noon the day preceding each event.



Event Location: 67 Cantrell Road, Monticello, NY 12701 Registration and Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 9:00am Event Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm



Dec. 20, 2008 - Opening Day - Testing/Open Sessions/Time Trials



* Jan. 10 - Open Session/Time Trials - Open to First 100 Cars - Limited space available, call to register today!

* January through March weekend schedules - To be determined.



Hospitality/Driver Services

Food and beverages will be available to spectators and drivers for purchase. Facilities are limited so please dress appropriately.



Rules and Regulations

Events from January - March will be limited to the first 100 cars and pre-registration is required. Entrants will have the option of participating in time trials, open lapping sessions, and other formats (subject to MMC participation agreement)! Seatbelts and helmets must be worn at all times. Studded tires are not permitted. Admission is $199 per driver (pre-registered) or $250 per driver at the gate, and $15 per person for spectators. MMC requires a credit card authorization form on file to cover additional fees for towing and any damage to the facility. All drivers must read and acknowledge additional rules and regulations in the participation agreement prior to entry.



Vehicle Inspection

Participant's vehicles are required to pass an inspection. This is to ensure no studded tires are equipped, working seat belts are installed, all safety lights are operating properly and each driver has an approved SNELL 95 or newer helmet. Vehicles will also be inspected to ensure there are no loose objects within, and that the vehicle is track ready.



Daily Schedule

* 8:00-9:00am: Participant Registration – Main Entrance -> Vehicle Inspection – Upper Parking Lot

* 9:00–9:20am: Drivers Meeting in Tent

* 9:30-12:00pm: Time Trials

* 12:00-12:45pm: Lunch - Food & beverages available all day

* 1:00-4:15pm: Time Trials / Open Sessions

* 4:15-4:30pm: Recognitions / Acknowledgments /Conclusion



Formats

* Time Trials - Cars are released at intervals and drive 1 lap at a time, improving each lap

* Open Sessions - Cars are grouped and released for 20 minutes at a time for testing and open lapping.



Check out www.drivemmc.com for all details, scheduling and updates. Call or email to reserve your spot today!



Contact

Monticello Motor Club

mgottlieb@monticellomotorclub.com

www.drivemmc.com

Office: 877.578.RACE (7223) x293

Fax: 845.468.7039

Jarez Mifkin

That's awesome! Now you northeast guys can't complain about not driving in the winter!

ajcjr

wish i knew about this earlier, love to test out the awd in the A4

mhm993

Winter racing is usually on a lake with nothing to hit. Are there walls on the south circuit????????

DanR

yes, there are barriers and a fair bit of elevation change in a short distance. Should be interesting.
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anyone running slicks?

Jarez Mifkin

From the pictures on teh website it looks like a rally cross setup with cones guiding you since you can't see where the pavement is. When was the last time you outbraked someone into a turn in the snow? Road Atlanta 2004 maybe?

Gofishracing

Thanks for the heads up- I should be able to help fill the event- pdadrivingschool.com
Perhaps we'll rent a fleet of cars from one of the car rental companies and take their extra insurance.

alex973

rentals? good idea, nice car Bobby

analogmike

if rental cars had Blizzaks that would be awesome...

F350Lawman

Looks like they plowed the snow to sort of make berms to help keep you from flying too far off in spots?? I'm only 1/2 hour away, can I bring my SUV?

Gofishracing

Call Enterprise- they come and pick you up!

Van

It was fun in the dry...

analogmike

I am still trying to get clearance from my boss to go, one other F-L driver is going. Weather looks like it will snow some, which should be perfect.

Here is a video for a better idea of what to expect

http://www.garage419.com/episode/419_20090108

va122

Hell yea!

Van

Did anyone get to go? How was it?