October 24th - Heartland Park Touring Club - anyone?

OasisT · Post by **OasisT** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:40 am

I'm planning on going now that my SCCA Solo season has ended.

Does anyone else plan on attending?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:34 am

I'll be there!

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:52 am

Me too!

Post by **Laurie** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:03 am

Count me in too! I just purchased my helmet yesterday.

sliboa · Post by **sliboa** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:50 am

I hope to be able to go, but I'm not certain.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:13 pm

Hope it doesn't snow!

Post by **Laurie** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:28 pm

Minidave wrote:Hope it doesn't snow!

Do they give refunds if you can't drive because of the weather?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:54 pm

Probably...........during the rest of the season if you can't make a session for any reason they will automatically move your reservation to the next session as long as you give them at least 24 hrs notice. Since this is the last one for the year, I'd expect they'd either refund, or apply it to next season.

You can always call the track and ask someone........800-437-2237

hctiev · Post by **hctiev** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:40 pm

Count me in! I'm may bring a silver R32 with me - he's a good friend.

hctiev · Post by **hctiev** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:46 pm

I assume this was moved to Grassroots Gatherings because it isn't an official KC Mini Club event - right? It might be good to revisit what goes in what category and why.

Thanks.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 9:45 pm

Must be, all my other HPT threads have been moved here as well................no biggie to me tho.

sundance · Post by **sundance** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:51 am

hctiev wrote:I assume this was moved to Grassroots Gatherings because it isn't an official KC Mini Club event - right? It might be good to revisit what goes in what category and why.

Thanks.

That is correct. The Announcements forum is for official club events and news. Stuff like track days at HPT, among other gatherings, are not official club gatherings but simply events at which club members can meet. Once again, it's simple forum housekeeping and organization.

When in doubt as to where to post something, the Lounge is always a safe bet. If it's MINI related, go fot it.

petek · Post by **petek** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:43 am

Hoping to attend but I won't know for a week or so. Might bring something other than the MINI, all really depends on the planets lining up and stuff.

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:54 am

FWIW, I'm planning to go to the intermediate group this time.
Anyone else?

sliboa · Post by **sliboa** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:40 pm

If I go, I'll be sticking with the novice group.

Hagar46 · Post by **Hagar46** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:46 pm

Novice for me too!

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:00 pm

petek wrote:Hoping to attend but I won't know for a week or so. Might bring something other than the MINI, all really depends on the planets lining up and stuff.

When the moon is in the 7th house
And Jupiter aligns with Mars..............

Post by **Laurie** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:59 pm

Minidave wrote:FWIW, I'm planning to go to the intermediate group this time.
Anyone else?

I plan on officially paying and registering this week. It will be in the novice group for sure!

How many times have you done the novice route before you decided to move up a notch?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:32 pm

I've run twice now at Heartland, but I had previous SCCA experience......as much as anything, I just wanted to stay with the group the first couple of times, but now that we have a large enough group, we'll probably have a significant number of MINIs in both the Novice and Intermediate groups.

If any of you are reluctant, please understand that you will have plenty of company - in fact, the novice group was the largest one there last time and there weren't enough instructors to go around, that's another reason a few of us will move up, so there will be more instructors available for the true novices.

As far as when you move to the intermediate group, it's entirely up to you and the instructors - if they feel you're ready they can assign you to the next group as well. But I think anyone with no previous track experience should run at least 2 events in the Novice group.

Another good reason is the free instruction - it costs $500 or more for 2 days of this type instruction at a Phil Wickes or club sponsored weekends, this amount of instruction is a bargain, we should take advantage of it!

I'm really excited to see so many people take interest in this event, and I think it's terrific that we have had so many new people come out and try it. So far, I don't think anyone has been disappointed!

One of the most fun parts of this day for me tho is having lunch and getting to know my fellow MINIacs. Shall we meet up at the Legends again? It seems like a good central place to get together, and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from............

I'm already looking forward to another fun day at the track!

sliboa · Post by **sliboa** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:34 pm

Minidave wrote:Shall we meet up at the Legends again? It seems like a good central place to get together, and there are plenty of restaurants to choose from............

I already have the time off approved at work, so even if I can't make it to the track, I can still meet up for lunch before class.

hctiev · Post by **hctiev** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:31 pm

Novice for me! I should have a camera in my car by then so I'll film it. I may be bringing a photographer with me, as well.

This is the last HPT Tour session for the year so let's make the most of it.

hctiev · Post by **hctiev** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:38 pm

As for MiniDave's suggestion for lunch - the legends seems to be a great place. I suggested the restaurant last time - so does anyone have a suggestion?

Minidave · Post by **Minidave** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:15 pm

We've got some time before we have to pick, although Montana's was good............except for that lemonaide!

Hash House a Go Go is good too.....................

ylwjkt · Post by **ylwjkt** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:56 pm

I'm trying to get someone to work for me that day....
Are "others" welcome?

dimini · Post by **dimini** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:06 pm

Paid my fees today. count me in for intermediate class.

Hey Petek, please get your planets and ducks in a row so you can make it! Bring the big boy, doesn't have to be a MINI.

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