CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GINGERVITIS 2012

GENERAL
Race Weekend: 21-22 April 2012
Entry Deadline: 11 February 2012
Late entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: GingerMan Raceway, South Haven MI (APPLY FOR THIS RACE!)

SPECTATOR TICKETS
All-access paddock passes, which allow you to get dangerously close to these dilapidated machines, are always available at the gate. Tickets are $30/weekend or $20/day. Kids under 16 are free.

SCHEDULE
Friday, 20 April 2012
7am: Gates open
9am-5pm: Pre-race track testing. Cost is $150 per car for the whole day--pre-register online here, or call the track office directly at 269.253.4445.
Noon-5pm: Mandatory Friday tech inspection. Every car and at least one driver per team must be present for Friday tech. No Saturday tech will be offered.

Saturday, 21 April 2012
7am: Gates open
9:30am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
10:30am-8:00pm: Race session I

Sunday, 22 April 2012
10am-12pm: Gingerman quiet time--NO RACE MOTORS.
12pm: Ladies and Gentlemen, start your LeMons
12:15pm-5:00pm: Race Session II
5:30pm: Awards ceremony
8pm: Gates close

THE CARS
Lights: Headlights, taillights, and sidemarkers removed or fully taped
Rear side and back glass: No restrictions
Noise limit: 92dB at 50 feet

PITS AND PADDOCK
Overnight camping: Yes
Vehicle restrictions: None
Pit assignments: Pick a spot and plunk down, already
Shaded Car Port Rental: Contact Gingerman Raceway: 269.253.4445
BBQs allowed: Yes
Campfires: In designated areas only
Running water: Yes
Bathrooms: Two permanent buildings w/showers
Electrical hookups: Yes. Contact Gingerman directly for info and reservations.
Pit hours: Just be polite to the neighbors
Fuel sold on-site: Yes. 93 octane minimum

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest airports:
Kalamazoo Battle Creek International (AZO), Portage MI
South Bend Regional (SBN), South Bend IN
Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago IL
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Del Plaines IL
Detroit Metro (DTW), Detroit MI

LODGING
Lake Bluff Inn and Suites
76648 11th Ave
South Haven MI
269.637.8531
Track discounts available

Comfort Suites
1755 Phoenix St
South Haven MI
269.639.2014
Track discounts available

Hampton Inn
04299 Cecilia Dr
South Haven MI
269.639.8550

Holiday Inn Express
1741 Phoenix Rd
South Haven MI
269.637.8800

Great Lakes Inn and Suites
9817 Michigan 140
South Haven MI
269.637.8700

FUEL AND PARTS
South Haven Marathon Gas
1076 Phoenix St
South Haven MI
269.637.6115

Shell
1551 Phoenix St
South Haven MI
269.637.1880

Autozone
1170 Phoenix St
South Haven MI
269.639.1358

Just Racing Motorsports
At the track. Available for fabrication, etc.
269.637.8224

FOOD AND SUPPLIES
Walmart
201 73rd St
South Haven MI
269.639.2260

Village Market Food Center
8337 Michigan 140 #1
South Haven MI
269.637.9100

Meijer
1920 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor MI
269.926.8229

FIRST AID
South Haven Community Hospital
955 Bailey St
South Haven MI
269.637.5271

Bronson Hospital Emergency and Trauma Center
601 John St
Kalamazoo MI
269.341.6386

Bergess Medical Center Emergency and Trauma
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo MI
269.226.4815

DIRECTIONS
GingerMan Raceway
61414 Phoenix Rd
South Haven MI

From Detroit MI: Take I-94 West to US-131 North, US-131 North to M-43 West. Follow M-43 West to Blue Star Highway (A2) in South Haven. Turn right onto Blue Star to next stop light, Phoenix Rd. Turn right onto Phoenix Rd, continue for 6 miles to Gingerman Raceway.

From Chicago IL: Take I-94 East to I-196 North. Exit at Phoenix Rd in South Haven. Turn right on Phoenix Rd. Gingerman is located 6 miles east.

From Indianapolis IN: Take I-65 North to I-94 East. I-94 East to I-196 North. Exit at Phoenix Rd in South Haven. Turn Right onto Phoenix Rd. Gingerman is located 6 miles east.