The 24 Hours of LeMons
AUCTION-WEEKEND GAVEL-TAP GP (PHOENIX AZ)
GENERAL
Race Weekend: 23-24 January 2010
Entry Deadline: 14 November 2009
Late Entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: Firebird International Raceway, Chandler AZ. Check out a track map of the 1.1 mile WEST COURSE here.
Spectator Tickets: Always available at the gate: $20 1-day, $30 2-days.
Schedule:
Friday, 22 January '10
7am: Gates Open:
Firebird-Organized Track Testing (details below)
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, 23 January '10
7am Gates Open
9:15am Drivers' Meeting (Mandatory)
10am-5pm: Race Session I
Sunday, 24 January '10
8:30am: Drivers' Meeting (Mandatory)
9am-4pm: Race Session II
noon: People's Curse
4pm: Checkered Flag
4:30pm: Awards
7pm: Gates Close
Pre-Race Track Testing: Firebird will be holding a Friday test day for LeMons cars on the 1.1-mile West Course from 9am-4pm. Contact Firebird Raceway directly for more information and to pre-register: Trish Caliendo at 602.323.2008
THE CARS
Lights: Headlights and taillights recommended but not mandatory; brake lights mandatory
Side and Rear Glass: No restrictions
Noise Limit: 90dB @ 50 feet
PITS & PADDOCK
Overnight Camping: Paddock camping allowed. No RV hookups.
Vehicle Restrictions: None
Pit Assignments: First-come, first-auctioned.
Barbecues Allowed: Yes- keep the flames in your pit.
Running Water: Yes
Bathrooms: Towed in from construction sites far and wide.
Jackstands: Wood blocks must be used under jackstands.
Electrical Hookups: A few outlets in the paddock.
Pit Hours: Keep it to a low roar after racing hours.
Fuel Sold On-Site: Yes - TBA. Also there's gas ¼ mile from the front gate at the track.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest Airports: (PHX) Sky Harbor International Airport (15 minutes from the track)
Weather: It's auction time - Tommy Bahama shirt, gold chain, or the Adidas track suit...
Lodging:
The NEW Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
(800) WIN-GILA
Hilton Hotel Chandler
2929 West Frye Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-899-7400
Radisson Hotel Phoenix-Chandler
7475 West Chandler Blvd.
Chandler Arizona 85226
480-961-4444
7425 W. Chandler Blvd
Chandler, Arizona 85226
480-940-0099
Car Parts and Tires:
NAPA AUTO PARTS:Location TBA
Discount Tire, 4831 E Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 480.785.0017
Big O, 6625 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 480.940.9655
First Aid and Emergency:
Chandler Regional Hospital
475 S. Dobson Road, Chandler AZ 85224
480.728.3000
Grocery Stores, etc:
Fry's
3949 E. Chandler Blvd. Phoenix, AZ
480.706.7373
Trader Joes
4025 E Chandler Blvd # 38, Phoenix, AZ
480.759.2295
Target
4734 E. Ray Rd. Chandler, AZ
480.821.9447
Costco
595 S.Galleria Way, Chandler, AZ
480.375.2051
Walmart
2750 E Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ
480.812.2935
DIRECTIONS
From Phoenix Metro area and points West, follow Interstate 10 to exit 162 (Wild Horse Pass) and follow the signs for Firebird International Raceway.From Tucson and points East, go north on Interstate 10 to exit 163 (Queen Creek Rd.) take Queen Creek Rd. west 1/2 mile and make right hand turn onto Wild Horse Pass (Maricopa Rd.) OR take NEW exit 162 (Wild Horse Pass) and follow the signs to Firebird International Raceway.