GENERAL
Race Weekend: 26-27 March 2011
Entry Deadline: 15 January 2011
Late Entries: Considered case-by-case, space permitting
Track: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma CA
SPECTATOR TICKETS
Click here to purchase online.
All-Access Paddock Passes allow you to get closer to these dilapidated machines than is probably recommended.
Single-day passes are $20; Full-weekend passes are $30.
Online sales will stop at midnight on the Wednesday before the race--tickets are always available for sale at the gate on race weekend.
SCHEDULE
Pre-race track testing: LeMons sessions throughout the day on Friday. To sign up, call Infineon Test Manager Dave Schwartz at 707.933.3956 or email dschwartz@infineonraceway.com. You can also sign up on Friday morning, beginning at 7:00am at the Guest Services building, space permitting.
Friday, 25 March 2011
7:30am: Gates open
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!
TBA: Pre-race track testing (see details above)
Saturday, 26 March 2011
7:30am: Gates open
9:30am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
10:30am-6pm: Race session I
Sunday, 27 March 2011
8:15am: Mandatory drivers' meeting
9am-5pm: Race session II
Noon: People's Curse
5pm: Checkered flag
5:30pm: Awards
8:00pm: Gates close
THE CARS
Lights: Headlights, taillights, and sidemarkers removed or completely taped over
Rear side and back glass: No restrictions
Noise Limit: 92dB @50 feet
PITS AND PADDOCK
Overnight Camping:Yes
Pit-Vehicle Restrictions: No, as long as it's in the paddock. That said, the ring road surrounding the track is off limits to pit-bikes, ATVs and golf carts
Pit Assignments: First-come, first-crowded-in-like-sardines
Barbecues Allowed: Gas grills only, no charcoal
Running Water: Bring your own radiator water. Filling up in the bathroom sink is a no-no
Bathrooms: Permanent and clean. Showers available also at the Media Center and next to the Drivers Lounge
Electrical Hookups: No. By definition, RV's are self contained, right?
Pit Hours: Noise Curfew hours before 8am and after 7pm. That means no engines or amplified noise during that time
Fuel Sold On-Site: Yes, there's a Sunoco station with pumps. Lowest grade available is 91 octane. Probably more expensive than Arco, but way more convenient
FUEL RULES: MINIMUM 2-HOUR PENALTY FOR ANY INFRACTION
Where: In paddock space only, details TBA during Driver's Meeting (don't bug us before then)
Who: Two people minimum with one holding extinguisher while fueling from jugs
Gear: All people in fuel area must wear the same safety gear as a driver when fueling from jugs
Car: Engine and kill switch must be off during fueling
Driver changes: No one allowed in the car during fueling; driver swaps OK when fueling complete
Other notes: Absolutely no other work allowed during fueling (tire checks, fluid checks, etc). You may fuel at the gas pumps without Nomex. Bring cardboard sheets or drip pans to catch spills
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Closest Airports: San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland International (OAK)
Weather: Could be mild and sunny, could be raining with hail. Take your pick.
LODGING
Inn Marin
250 Entrada Dr
Novato CA
415.883.5952
LeMons discount available: $95 single/double
Best Western Novato Oaks Inn
215 Alameda del Prado
Novato CA
415.883.4400
LeMons discount available: $119 single/double
Courtyard by Marriott Vallejo Napa Valley
1000 Fairgrounds Dr
Vallejo CA
707.664.1200
FUEL AND PARTS
Chevron
22 Rowland Way
Novato CA
415.898.0947
Shell
401 Enfrente Rd
Novato CA
415.382.1365
DIRECTIONS
From Highway 101, merge onto Highway 37 east toward Vallejo. Travel 8 miles until you reach the intersection of Highways 37 and 121. Make a left onto Highway 121 toward Sonoma, Gate 1 is one-half mile ahead on your left.
From I-80, Exit onto Highway 37 west toward San Rafael. Travel 15 miles until you reach the intersection of Highways 37 and 121. Merge onto Highway 121 toward Sonoma, Gate 1 is one-half mile ahead on your left. |