AROC at Grattan Raceway, MI on October 10 (forward) & 11 (backward)

[masheen]

AROC (Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Detroit) puts on safe but relaxed events: carefully controlled passing, careful classing, instruction provided; but it is not rigid to the level of the Porsche club variety (which stipulates no passengers, instruction a must, waiting to drive alone...): this makes for an ideal combination for me.

Grattan is fun. Grattan is a rollercoaster. Elevation changes, lots of turns, a number of them blind (there's even one called "toilet bowl"), 2.2 miles, about 130 mph at the end of the straight. A road-course type track where our elise/exiges can still do well despite the longish straight. My best time is 1:31.0.

Here's more about the track:
Grattan Raceway Park
Grattan Raceway Park - Trackpedia

Note that Saturday is driven forward (the normal way) and Sunday backward (not with shifter in reverse, but in the opposite directionto the way it is normally driven).

See below quote how to sign up for the event.

AROCDetroit.org Presents

Return of The DUCE at Grattan Raceway
Grattan, MI
Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Event:
This is an open event for ALL CARS and ALL SAFE drivers. We intend this to
be a fun, enjoyable, educational day at the track where you can drive at
your car's potential, and improve your driving skills. In this
non-competitive event, we will give the maximum track time possible, rain or
shine. Cars will be grouped by performance potential and drivers' track
experience. This is not a race.

Tentative Schedule:

7:00- 8:00 am Tech Inspection & Registration
8:30 am Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
9:00 am First Drivers Session Begins
12 noon Lunch and Touring Sessions
1:00 pm Restart Drivers' Sessions
6:00 pm Event Closes

Drivers Sessions:
Requirements
ALL helmets must be SNELL rated SA 1995 or later (eye shield or glasses for
open cars) M rated helmets not recommended. SNELL label must be visible. No
exceptions will be allowed.

Roll bars for ALL open cars. Please call if you are planning to run a
convertible or drop top.

Stock 3 point, 5 or 6 point harness (NO 2 point or 4 point- strictly
enforced).

Remember, this is a non-competitive event- no wheel to wheel driving!! You
may be warned or dismissed for spinning, leaving the track surface,
wheel-to-wheel driving or otherwise endangering yourself or others. Any
car-to-car contact is grounds for expulsion from the event. Any damage
incurred to the track will be the responsibility of the driver(s) involved.
We intend this to be a safe and fun event. This is not a race.

Touring Sessions:

During the lunch break, all drivers will be allowed slow touring laps of the
track, no helmet or roll bars required. Speeds will be limited by pace cars,
no passing will be allowed,
passengers will be allowed, and all drivers' session warnings will be
enforced as well. "Touring Only" is available for $20.

Early Registration Fee:
AROC members, SINGLE DAY: $140
Invited Club members*, SINGLE DAY: $160
Non-members, SINGLE DAY: $170
AROC members, BOTH DAYS: $260
Invited Club members*, BOTH DAYS: $300
Non-members, BOTH DAYS: $320
Touring Only, pay at track: $20 per day
Guardrails: $250

There will be a $20 fee increase for all applications postmarked/submitted
October 4th or later.

There is a $20 fee for registering at the track on event day ($40 total fee
increase)

Garages are available at the track for $50 each through Grattan Raceway.
Track phone number is (616) 691-7221.

We will allow 55 drivers to register for the Drivers Sessions. Entries
accepted in order of receipt, AROC members given first priority, invited
club members second, non-members third.

The track will charge a $10.00 entry fee to each person entering the track.
The track phone number is (616) 691-7221. This is Grattan's policy, not
AROCDetroit.org's.

Send the below form completed (online, email, or post) and payment to:

Randy Velikan
1212 Wright Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
alfanut@arocdetroit.org

Please make checks payable to:

AROC Detroit

PayPal.com payments can be made to account alfanut@arocdetroit.org

Sorry, applications received by mail will not be accepted after October 8th.
Please call if sending close to this date.

Credits given, no refunds.

For further information contact:

Scott Reynaert- Event Chair
(313) 562-9436 or (313] 920-3931
apex@arocdetroit.org
scott@ozzyworks.com

Randy Velikan- Co Chair
(586) 215-5474
alfanut@arocdetroit.org

We recommended lodging at the Candlestone Golf & Resort, 616-794-1580 (ask
for Grattan pricing).

Info can also be found on our web site- AROC Detroit

Event Sponsors:
Trail Automotive - ALFA Romeo Specialists - 313-561-3327 - Trail Auto

Ozzy Works - Automotive Enthusiast Products and Design - 313-920-3931 -
ozzyworks

CMP Fabrication - Racecar fabrication, preparation, and repair since 1988 -
call Mitch 248-563-4459





Please complete ALL Fields Below for Grattan, Saturday, October 10th &/or
Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Name

Phone

Address:

City State Zip

Car Manufacturer Model
Year

Note Modifications Made To Vehicle:

Type and Size of Tires:

Would you like an instructor? (recommended for drivers with less than 5
track days or new to Grattan):

Track Experience (your TOTAL number of track days, number of track days at
GRATTAN, and OTHER tracks with number of track days):

Total: Grattan:
Other(s):

Please indicate the size and fragility of your ego:
__Large & Sensitive
__Above Average & Easily Bruised
__Reasonable & Typical
__Small & Resilient

How would you prefer to be notified of our future events? (please indicate):
_____E-MAIL
_____Postal Mail
_____Cave Paintings
_____Smoke Signals
_____Jungle Drum
_____I live in the tree house by turn 9, so I'm always at the Grattan
events.

Preferred email address for future event mailings:

Are you currently on our e-mailing list with above email address?

Favorite movie:


*Lotus Club, MG Club, PCA, BMW Club, Shelby Club, FME, Viper Club, Corvette
Club, Mid West F Body Association, S2000 Club, S2Ki, NSX Club, Miata Club,
Chin Motorsports, MSCCA, CGI. Basically if you support a Detroit area car
club, we support you with a discount.

This event is hosted by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Detroit
(arocdetroit.org, arocdetroit.com, detroitaroc.org, and detroitaroc.com)

Thank you in advance for your support!

[chotto]

I've done events with them before. Great group, great track. I'm jealous.