Dominion Raceway - Road Course Video?
04-21-2016, 12:47 PM
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Dominion Raceway - Road Course Video?
Heading to DR for the PCA Event at the end of the month. Does anybody have any video from the drivers prospective? I see DR's promo video but I am not interested in the drone aerial shots.
04-21-2016, 02:53 PM
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The topcoat is/was laid this week, so no.
We'll have a track walk Friday evening after their first club day.
We'll have a track walk Friday evening after their first club day.
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04-22-2016, 12:04 PM
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04-22-2016, 12:07 PM
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Um, no. And we have a pretty good idea what happens with that...
04-22-2016, 09:40 PM
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Have spoken with the organizers and they have been assured by the track the event will go on, as of Tuesday of this week.
I am not sure that everything normally needed (and comparable to other tracks) will be done by then, but I have participated in inaugural events at many tracks (CMP, VIR, NJMP, NCCAR and a number of others) and providing everyone "gives" a little (and leaves some margin so they don't go off), it'll be fine.
I hope that if the track can't provide a reasonable event venue for rental, they communicate this to the Region and the Region is able to inform all the people who have signed up before they travel too far.
The Dominion Drivers Club has their opening event Friday 4/29. If that goes off, pretty sure the DE will go off. If not, maybe not.
Right now I am planning on heading up Friday mid-day to get a few laps with a member, then walk the track when it goes cold with whoever is there.
I am not sure that everything normally needed (and comparable to other tracks) will be done by then, but I have participated in inaugural events at many tracks (CMP, VIR, NJMP, NCCAR and a number of others) and providing everyone "gives" a little (and leaves some margin so they don't go off), it'll be fine.
I hope that if the track can't provide a reasonable event venue for rental, they communicate this to the Region and the Region is able to inform all the people who have signed up before they travel too far.
The Dominion Drivers Club has their opening event Friday 4/29. If that goes off, pretty sure the DE will go off. If not, maybe not.
Right now I am planning on heading up Friday mid-day to get a few laps with a member, then walk the track when it goes cold with whoever is there.
04-22-2016, 11:44 PM
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The Dominion Drivers Club is supposed to have their event and I have been in contact with the club's manager and he hasn't heard they won't have their event in Friday so that's a positive sign.
If we get the go-ahead we are holding a DE team meeting on Sunday and I'll send out an email advanced notice of billing etc to our attendees, Peter, the photo service, volunteers, etc,.
If (If) it is canceled I will obviously send out the cancellation notice ASAP.
One thing to remember is that this is a new track with an inexperienced management team that is also conducting an oval track racing event on Saturday night. It's been a very frustrating experience for me but then I'm known to be an impatient person used to good communication and well defined processes so it's my nature to be frustrated.
Don't expect niceties during this first event . The big building is far from completed and we may have contracted food concessions, etc. The Paddock is huge, if it is completely paved but it doesn't have power (yet) or a fixed PA system ( they will have a temp system)
I believe we will have a very good time but I hope nobody is expecting to set any records as everyone--Peter included, is learning this new track together. I have to thank Peter for joining us as we know he will be setting the standard for everyone.
I am not aware of any good video from a car. Our DE Chair and CTI put cameras in the track GM's car and took a slow ride around the track but there were obstacles on the track and walls were being moved . The track has resisted letting folks on the track ( except for track walks).
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04-23-2016, 09:43 AM
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Thanks Scott
Folks, I have a meeting with the track tomorrow and we have given them this deadline to state their last and final decision for us as to whether our FSR event is going to happen or not. Our last meeting with them resulted in them stating they had confidence it would happen but they had three large issues they had to overcome. The paving, the walls and tire barriers, and the staffing. Tomorrow they will answer if these are ready.
The Dominion Drivers Club is supposed to have their event and I have been in contact with the club's manager and he hasn't heard they won't have their event in Friday so that's a positive sign.
If we get the go-ahead we are holding a DE team meeting on Sunday and I'll send out an email advanced notice of billing etc to our attendees, Peter, the photo service, volunteers, etc,.
If (If) it is canceled I will obviously send out the cancellation notice ASAP.
One thing to remember is that this is a new track with an inexperienced management team that is also conducting an oval track racing event on Saturday night. It's been a very frustrating experience for me but then I'm known to be an impatient person used to good communication and well defined processes so it's my nature to be frustrated.
Don't expect niceties during this first event . The big building is far from completed and we may have contracted food concessions, etc. The Paddock is huge, if it is completely paved but it doesn't have power (yet) or a fixed PA system ( they will have a temp system)
I believe we will have a very good time but I hope nobody is expecting to set any records as everyone--Peter included, is learning this new track together. I have to thank Peter for joining us as we know he will be setting the standard for everyone.
I am not aware of any good video from a car. Our DE Chair and CTI put cameras in the track GM's car and took a slow ride around the track but there were obstacles on the track and walls were being moved . The track has resisted letting folks on the track ( except for track walks).
Scott Hoffman
PCA FSR DE registrar
De@fsrpca.org
The Dominion Drivers Club is supposed to have their event and I have been in contact with the club's manager and he hasn't heard they won't have their event in Friday so that's a positive sign.
If we get the go-ahead we are holding a DE team meeting on Sunday and I'll send out an email advanced notice of billing etc to our attendees, Peter, the photo service, volunteers, etc,.
If (If) it is canceled I will obviously send out the cancellation notice ASAP.
One thing to remember is that this is a new track with an inexperienced management team that is also conducting an oval track racing event on Saturday night. It's been a very frustrating experience for me but then I'm known to be an impatient person used to good communication and well defined processes so it's my nature to be frustrated.
Don't expect niceties during this first event . The big building is far from completed and we may have contracted food concessions, etc. The Paddock is huge, if it is completely paved but it doesn't have power (yet) or a fixed PA system ( they will have a temp system)
I believe we will have a very good time but I hope nobody is expecting to set any records as everyone--Peter included, is learning this new track together. I have to thank Peter for joining us as we know he will be setting the standard for everyone.
I am not aware of any good video from a car. Our DE Chair and CTI put cameras in the track GM's car and took a slow ride around the track but there were obstacles on the track and walls were being moved . The track has resisted letting folks on the track ( except for track walks).
Scott Hoffman
PCA FSR DE registrar
De@fsrpca.org
04-23-2016, 09:48 PM
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Kudos to the organizing committee, for sure!
04-24-2016, 01:15 AM
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Yep. Damned shame, but if not now, soon.
Well, off to VIR Club Member Days next weekend, then!
Well, off to VIR Club Member Days next weekend, then!
04-24-2016, 01:22 AM
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The email:
Drivers and Instructors:
We regret to announce that the FSR Spring 2016 HPDE At Dominion Raceway, scheduled for 30 April - 1 May 2016 at Dominion Raceway, has been canceled. We met with Dominion Staff today to assess the track readiness. Unfortunately the current construction progress is not conducive for a safe HPDE event next weekend.
We will send follow up e-mails this weekend with more details. The event is not expected to be re-scheduled at this time. Our next event will be on July 9th and 10th, 2016 at Dominion Raceway when we expect the track to be fully ready for HPDE events.
Please direct any questions to DE@fsrpca.org.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this cancelation may have caused you. No charges were assessed for this event.
Regards,
Marco Estrada
FSR DE Chair
Drivers and Instructors:
We regret to announce that the FSR Spring 2016 HPDE At Dominion Raceway, scheduled for 30 April - 1 May 2016 at Dominion Raceway, has been canceled. We met with Dominion Staff today to assess the track readiness. Unfortunately the current construction progress is not conducive for a safe HPDE event next weekend.
We will send follow up e-mails this weekend with more details. The event is not expected to be re-scheduled at this time. Our next event will be on July 9th and 10th, 2016 at Dominion Raceway when we expect the track to be fully ready for HPDE events.
Please direct any questions to DE@fsrpca.org.
Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this cancelation may have caused you. No charges were assessed for this event.
Regards,
Marco Estrada
FSR DE Chair
05-09-2016, 09:14 AM
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05-09-2016, 01:30 PM
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Man, they have a little work to do...
