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Old 08-27-2016, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mj951
Are the grounds open for general admission during this race weekend? Open to PCA members who are not on track?

I will be in the area with extended family and a fellow Porsche owner and it would be fun so stop out and watch the action for a few hours.
If you are a PCA Member, there will not be any issues to get into RA. Just sign the waiver at the main gate, and get wrist bands. Children too. Just an additional waiver. Maybe have your Porsche key with you or your membership card. Have fun!
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I arrive Wednesday!

My first time, so looking forward to it!

I am looking for Saturday and Sunday night at the Osthoff if anybody is not able to make it....
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You can get in by simply signing the waiver, no PCA affiliation needed. I have family in WI and Chicago suburbs that come up to visit.

I tried to get a reservation at the Osthoff a few months ago and it was already full, as was Seibkins. Will be in one of the smaller places this year.
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Looking forward to TRAC again this year.

For newbies, if you have headlights, make sure you do the Parade from the track in to town. It is on the old race course through the countryside. Very fun.
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Originally Posted by Matt Romanowski
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Are you getting data on the viscosity of the puddle?
Old 08-27-2016, 02:20 PM
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The Turtle will be in full rage mode...

At the Eurosport paddock opposite the tower.

This is my 13th or 14th TRAC in a row. I'm sure some here have many more...
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Originally Posted by drive418

For newbies, if you have headlights, make sure you do the Parade from the track in to town. It is on the old race course through the countryside. Very fun.
Troopers used to lead the group at a... uhhh... rather spirited pace.
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Originally Posted by Mike in Chi
Troopers used to lead the group at a... uhhh... rather spirited pace.
They did last year, too.
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I was there a few weeks ago, and was reminded what a great place it is. It has a nice flow, and the surface is in very good shape. Beautiful track, Osthof is among the best track hotels I've ever been to. FAST!
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Chuck, did you see all the fancy new Garage Mahal's under construction as you turn right onto the main road on the way to the track?

Interesting business model, since they are not actually on the track premises...
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Yes, they look like garage condos, and pretty big at that. I hope they are rentable when they are eventually built.
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Agreed. But weird for those who have track-only cars, since they can't directly access the track
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Very true. I'm very curious to see what they actually become.
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Bart doesn't do anything dumb. Worth checking out.
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