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NOTE: THIS IS A FULL 24-HOUR RACE!
GENERAL
Race Weekend: 20-21 November 2010
Entry Deadline: 11 September 2010
Late Entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: Circuit Grand Bayou, Belle Rose, LA
Track Map: It'll be something like this.
Spectators: Full weekend passes are available at the gate for $25.
SCHEDULE
Pre-Race Track Testing: CGB's open-track test day on Friday, 19 November, includes an 8:30am drivers' meeting and runs from 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon-1pm. Sign up at www.clubregistration.net. For more info contact Chris Wilken at 504-616-3064 or chris@buckeyecontractors.com
Friday, 19 November 2010
7am: Gates open
9am-4pm: Circuit Grand Bayou Organized Track Testing (details above)
noon-4pm: Optional pre-tech inspection
4pm-10pm: Hang out and shove boudin balls into your face
Saturday, 20 November 2010
7am: Gates open
9am-2pm: Mandatory Tech Inspection--all cars and at least one driver must clear tech during this period.
2:15pm: Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
3pm: Race start
Sunday, 21 November 2010
noon: People's Curse
3pm: Checkered flag
3:30pm: Awards Ceremony
7pm: Gates close
THE CARS
Rear, rear side, and back glass: No restrictions.
Noise Limit: 92dB @ 50 feet.
MANDATORY LIGHTS
This is a night race on an unlighted track. Each team must provide its own illumination. While good-quality, properly aimed OE headlight systems are generally up to this task, aftermarket driving and/or foglights are also legal. DON'T OVERTHINK IT: A small number of high-quality,properly mounted, correctly aimed headlights or driving lights is much more effective than a large number of crappy add-ons, or overpowered projector lights, or fancy-pants spots.
• During daylight hours, forward lights may be removed if desired.
• Lights, mounts, and associated switches and wires are considered safety items and do NOT count toward the $500 build total.
• From dusk to dawn, all cars must have at least two working headlights,one working taillight, and one working brake light. Multi-filament combination tail/brake lights are acceptable.
• The center of all lights must be no higher than 6 inches above the car's hoodline; roof-mounted lights are not allowed.
• There is no limit on the total number of lights. However, lights must not be unduly dazzling or distracting to others.
• All lights must be properly aimed. Cars with mis-aimed lights may be black-flagged at any time. For good aiming advice, check out these sites:
• http://www.coolbulbs.com/HID-VISUAL-HEADLIGHT-AIMING-PROCEDURE.pdf
• http://www.automedia.com/Aiming_Headlights/ccr20010801ha/1
• Teams whose lights are deemed overly dazzling, insufficiently bright, badly aimed, or problematic in any other way may be black-flagged at any time.
• All lights must be present and working during tech inspection.
PITS AND PADDOCK
Overnight Camping: Yes. For unpowered camping, just pick a spot. Friday-night campers should pay the LeMons camping fee, Saturday arrivals don't need to. For fancy-schmancy types, a handful of privately-owned RV hookup spaces may be available by special sub-lease arrangement through Circuit Grand Bayou. Call CGB's Chris Wilken at 504.616.3064 for details, pricing, and potential availability.
Vehicle Restrictions: None
Pit Assignments: Pick a spot and plunk down, already
Barbecues Allowed: Well contained and monitored grilles only, propane preferred
Running Water: Yes
Bathrooms: Multiple permanent assorted Porta-Stankys
Showers: Yes.
Electrical Hookups: See the note above.
Pit Hours: Just be polite to the neighbors.
Fuel Sold On-Site: Yes. 93 Octane available - no need to leave for fuel.
Dead Cars: Be prepared to bring them home.
Alcohol in the Paddock During the Race: CGB's policy for this 24 Hour event is NO ALCOHOL IN THE PADDOCK DURING THE EVENT until the checkered flag flies. This policy is strict, and CBG will eject the entire team if a member is caught during the race. Spray the champagne after the flag people.
Tire Service: CBG will have a Tire Service on site for mounting, etc.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest Airports: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY) and Baton Rouge Metro (BTR)
Weather: Clear and mild,or muggy, hot and miserable, or rain alternating with heatstroke...who the hell knows? It's the Gulf Coast in November. Watch for snapping turtles on site.
LODGING
Comfort Inn
2275 Highway 70
Donaldsonville LA
225.264.6006
Mention Circuit Grand Bayou for a reduced rate!
Holiday Inn Gonzales
1500 Hwy 30
Gonzales LA
225.647.8000
Best Western Plantation Inn
2179 Highway 70
Donaldsonville LA
225.746.9050
10 miles from the track
Best Western Inn
1918 W Highway 30
Gonzales LA
225.647.2001
14 miles from the track
Hampton Inn and Suites Baton Rouge
11271 Reiger Road
Baton Rouge LA
225.751.4600
For more hotel options, click here
FUEL AND PARTS
Belle Rose Shell
7080 Highway 1
Belle Rose LA
7 minutes from the track
Car Quest
6398 Highway 70 North
Belle Rose LA
225.473.9556
Midway Auto Parts
Highway 1
Paincourtville LA
985.369.6704
Till's Tire Shop
714 1st Street
Donaldsonville LA
225.473.0016
Griffin's Muffler and Radiator
103 3rd Street
Donaldsonville LA
225.473.3222
FOOD AND SUPPLIES
Big B's Supermarket
7107 Highway 1
Belle Rose LA
225.473.3724
Payless Supermarket
3439 Highway 1 South
Donaldsonville LA
225.473.4844
Wal-Mart
37000 Highway 3089
Donaldsonville LA
225.473.6033
FIRST AID
Prevost Memorial Hospital
301 Memorial Dr
Donaldsonville LA
225.473.7931
DIRECTIONS
The Circuit at Grand Bayou at No Problem Raceway
6470 Highway 996
Belle Rose LA
About 55 miles southwest of New Orleans LA. Click here for a map
From Lafayette LA: Exit I-10 at Baton Rouge Bridge. Take Hwy 1 South towards Plaquemine. Go 22 miles to White Castle. Turn right at the red light in White Castle onto Hwy 69. Follow 69 10 miles until it dead-ends into Hwy 70. Turn left onto Hwy 70 east. Go approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 996. Track is one mile ahead on the right.
From Baton Rouge and Hammond LA: Exit I-10 at Sorrento, Exit 182. Follow exit to Hwy 70 toward Sunshine Bridge/Donaldsonville. Cross Sunshine Bridge. Stay in the left lane. Follow Hwy 70 for 12 miles towards Morgan City. Three miles past the red light at Hwy 70 and Hwy 1, Turn right onto Hwy 996. Track is one mile ahead on the right.
From New Orleans LA: From I-10 West, exit onto I-310. Cross Luling Bridge. Exit at exit 10 onto Hwy 3127 towards Donaldsonville. Follow Hwy 3127 40 miles until it dead-ends into Hwy 70. Turn left onto Hwy 70. Travel 10 miles towards Morgan City. Turn Right onto Hwy 996. Track is one mile ahead on the right.
From Morgan City LA: Take Hwy 70 to Belle River/Pierre Part. Proceed thru Pierre Part. Go 1.5 miles past the Hwy 69 turnoff. Turn left onto Hwy 996. Track is one mile ahead on the right.
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