Aero Cars at the Brickyard 400, July 29-31 2011 - Registration Form Posted

[Mopurr]

Yes, Jim, the effort put us right in the middle and at the edge of the tornado.  If we had stayed at the drive-in restaurant or made it to the hotel we would have been safe but instead went right into it.  If we were 1/2 block over we would have been covered in trees and power poles, instead or a shattered windshield, and vehicles beaten with debris with chips down to bear metal, but the important thing is that no one was injured badly.

At least we were in our truck unlike Chuck, Troy and Kellys.

I think the only other vehicle was Mike's van.

Don't want to experience that again.

We keep getting to many weather threats when we are in Keokuk too.

[Aero426]

Update from the Speedway (IMS):

I have received the registration form from the Speedway.   I have posted the form on superbirdclub.com    Click the link below to go to the page, then click on the PDF file so you can print it out.

http://www.superbirdclub.com/brickyard-400.html

If you are attending, please complete the form, sign it  and return to them immediately.   Ignore the deadline date on the form.   

Include a photo of your car.   
List the people coming with you (4 tickets max).   If you need to purchase additional tickets, please note that on the form. 
If you need an RV space, please note that on the form.   
Tickets will be sent to me, and we will distribute them at the Wingate hotel unless you make other prior arrangements with me.   

[moparstuart]

done thanks

[hemi68charger]

Printed and will mail off tomorrow...

Thanks Doug and see you all there............... The weather's going to be dry of course..... 

Troy

[Aero426]

More on the schedule:

They are going to park us in a high visibility area on Hulman Blvd which is the main road inside the track.    There is a wide area which is part of the road course and that is where we will be.   Cars will be behind Jersey barriers, so there will be no issues there.   The fencing directly behind the Vettes shown here is from the road course.  



Friday will be a show day.   I am told there will not be a track lap on Friday.   We will enter the track at 6:30 AM.    They want to get us parked safely before the major traffic comes in.   If you are going to be arriving later in the day,  we will need to know this so we can block off parking spots with would otherwise be absorbed by general race needs.   Please note this on the registration form, and let me know at superbirdclub@yahoo.com.   I will also need to work out a way to get you your tickets if you are coming in later on Friday.  Otherwise you can pick them up at the Wingate Friday night.

Saturday will another 6:30 arrival.    Same deal, if you are arriving after the group,  we need to know.     Parade lap is immediately after qualifying which should wrap up apx 4:30 PM

Sunday is projected at a 5:00 AM (gulp) arrival.    Parade lap is still TBA per NASCAR.   Race is at 1:00 PM

Escorts to the track are still planned for Saturday and Sunday.  

Should you care to do so, there will be rig parking available at the track, outside the oval.   Your truck or trailer can go there any of the days.    It is secured.  

Once the aero cars are parked, they will be parked for the day, just like at Talladega.   If you need to go somewhere else during the day , you can park your tow vehicle on the south lot outside the oval. 

More info to follow as I receive it.    We are very close to 100 cars.

[moparstuart]

amazing you have gotten 100 cars in such a short notice deal . This is going to be so much fun   

[Mopurr]

Doug

Will there be a tent, or shaded area that we can get out of the sun in?

Or an area to put up some canopies?

[Aero426]

Doug

Will there be a tent, or shaded area that we can get out of the sun in?

Or an area to put up some canopies?

That is a question I will need to ask.   I realize we will be on pavement and it is likely to be warm. 

[Mopurr]

warm may be a very gentle word for the day @ that time of yr.

[RECHRGD]

Thanks Doug!!!  I'll get this in the mail tomorrow.  I noticed on the form the option to "leave the car inside the facility overnight".  Do you think that is an option that many will utilize or not?  It may be more secure than leaving them on/in trailers at a Sam's Club parking lot.  I Dunno.......  Bob

[Aero426]

If you want to leave it at the track, you can.   I believe the entire infield is secured as there is no overnight camping allowed.

[Aero426]

If you received the email I sent tonight with the registration form,  please be sure to reply so I know you received it.  Or a post here will also suffice.   Just trying to make sure everyone gets the word.   

[70Sbird]

Doug,
I just e-mailed my regisraion and photo in to Katie

Gotta go now and get the engine back in the car!

[hemi68charger]

Doug,
I just e-mailed my regisraion and photo in to Katie

Gotta go now and get the engine back in the car!

We can email this or does it need to go to regular mail? I got your email Doug...

Troy

[hemi68charger]

Troy unless, you have become a texas tornado coming to Indy, things should be fine

You do know about the 2002 DSAC meet in Indy that we were hit by a tornado......that is why you don't mention the T word in conjunction with the meet.

Eeeeekkkk !!!!! Nope, I don't recall that........... OK, no "T" word.. I'll go so far as to be referred to as "Roy" instead of "Troy" so there's not even a "T" letter spoken.....

[70Sbird]

Roy, or AB, you know who I'm talking to....
you can email the form back to Indy speedway.
The email for Katie Schultz is on page 2 of the form.

[hemi68charger]

Roy, or AB, you know who I'm talking to....
you can email the form back to Indy speedway.
The email for Katie Schultz is on page 2 of the form.

Thanks Scott. I'll print and rescan. I can't edit the .pdf file on the link.. I'll attach one of my .jpg's of the Daytona...

AB

[moparstuart]

Roy, or AB, you know who I'm talking to....
you can email the form back to Indy speedway.
The email for Katie Schultz is on page 2 of the form.

Thanks Scott. I'll print and rescan. I can't edit the .pdf file on the link.. I'll attach one of my .jpg's of the Daytona...

AB

I COULD NEVER FIGURE THAT OUT IN A MILLION YEARS  I JUST SNAIL MAILED MINE

[Mopurr]

Yes, it says on the second page that you can email it right above the snail mail address.

I scanned the filled out form back into a pdf and attached it and a picture to the email to Katie.

I asked for her to drop me an email so that I knew that she received it and heard back from her a little later.

[Mopurr]

Oh Roy you are so funny!!!!

The ironic thing was the day before when we toured the Chrysler engine plant as they reviewed the safety stuff with us before the tour they instructed what to do in case of a T and we sat there thinking this is Sept., you don't have them then.

Then the next day there it happened.

And today I wish we could send you some rain from last night 4" the highways were flooding and our country
road was a constant sheet of water to push through....not water over the road.....just thick water on the road from the volume of rain

[RECHRGD]

Yes, it says on the second page that you can email it right above the snail mail address.

I scanned the filled out form back into a pdf and attached it and a picture to the email to Katie.

I asked for her to drop me an email so that I knew that she received it and heard back from her a little later.

I just did the same thing.  Have not heard anything back yet but it was only a little while ago.  I'm snail mailing today also, just for a backup.  Bob

[Mopurr]

I asked her about needing to mail originals yesterday and she did not say anything in reply

[RECHRGD]

I asked her about needing to mail originals yesterday and she did not say anything in reply

Well you probably don't need to if she confirmed that she received the E-mail, but still not a bad idea.  I'm coming all the way from Washington State so I can't afford any foul-ups.   Bob

[Mopurr]

Bob, I have done that in the past for other events so understand where are coming from with the followup mail

[70Sbird]

Bob, I have done that in the past for other events so understand where are coming from with the followup mail

I didn't ask for confirmation, however Katie just sent me an e-mail back letting me know she got my form and picture and is looking forward to seeing my car!
I think I like her already!