The 24 Hours of LeMons

GATOR-O-RAMA (HOUSTON TX)

GENERAL
Race Weekend: 20-21 Feb 2010
Entry Deadline: 12 December 2009
Late Entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: MSR Houston, Angleton TX

Spectator Tickets: Always available at the gate:  $20 1-day, $30 2-days.

Schedule:
Friday, 19 February 2010
7:30am: Gates open
9am-5pm: MSR Houston's open-track testing (See the the MSR Houston website for details and registration info)
noon-5pm: Mandatory Friday Tech Inspection (Every car and at least one driver per team MUST be present for Tech Inspection on Friday--no Saturday Tech will be offered!)
 
Saturday, 20 February 2010
7:00am: Gates open
8:15am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
9am-6pm: Race session I

Sunday, 21 February 2010
7:30am: Gates open
8:15am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
9am-3pm: Race session II
noon: People's Curse
3pm: Checkered flag
3:30pm: Awards
7:00pm: Gates close

THE CARS
Lights: Headlights, taillights, and sidemarkers removed or completely taped over
Side and Rear Glass: No restrictions
Noise Limit: 92dB @ 50 feet @ WOT

PITS & PADDOCK
Overnight Camping: $50 per team
Pit-Vehicle Restrictions: No motorized two-wheelers
Pit Assignments: First-come, first-crowded-in-like-sardines
Barbecues Allowed: Yes
Running Water: Non-potable only
Bathrooms: Porta-poos throughout paddock, plus permanent bathrooms w/ showers
Electrical Hookups: Very limited
Pit Hours: Dark & quiet after midnight
Fuel Sold On-Site: Yes, 93- and 104-octane race gas

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest Airports: Houston Hobby (HOU) is handier than George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), but either will do
Weather: Probably majorly butt-arse chilly. Or rainy. Or sunny. Take your pick.
Fuel and Parts:
  • Angleton Chevron 22602 N. Highway 288B, Angleton TX 281.595.2244
  • Texaco, 2901 N.Velsaco St. Angleton TX 979.849.8062
  • Shell, 1720 N. Velasco St. Angleton TX 979.849.9597
  • Napa Auto Parts, 421 S. Velasco St. Angleton TX, 979.849.2305
  • Autozone, 900 N. Velasco St. Angleton TX 979.848.1256
  • Hoelewyn & Son Auto Salvage, S. Highway 288B & County Rd 497, Angleton TX 979.849.7276
Food and Supplies:
  • Kroger, 1804 N. Velasco St. Angleton TX 979.849.1283
  • Smith's Drive Inn Grocery, 637 W. Mulberry St. Angleton TX 979.849.6027
  • Wal-Mart, 1801 N. Velasco St. Angleton TX 979.849.2756

Random Lodging Options:
  • Best Western: 1809 N. Velasco, Angleton TX 77515: 979.849.5822
  • Comfort Suites: 296 Abner Jackson Pkwy, Lake Jackson TX 77566: 979.297.5545

DIRECTIONS
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land Road Course is a half-hour from downtown Houston on Highway 288, about 13 miles south of the Highway 6 interchange. From 288 South, take the South CR48 (not regular CR48) Exit and head toward that big racetracky-looking thing.