Posted by Wally Plumley Wally "I spoke with a representative from the Nagy Racing group who told me that the first session for cars is 3/22. I know that Lockheed guys like to take advantage of the 9/80 Fridays off by scheduling a Thursday before the Friday off. This is a mixed group with half not from Lockheed. I don't really care about taking advantage of the Friday off and I'm open to any week day (that doesn't rain). I assume there are other folks who don't care. Let's hear today what week day (not Friday) after 3/22 that YOU want to schedule and we'll try and make the most people happy and work around any individuals that have problems with particular days. Let's work it out today so we can grab a date. Try to pick a warm day around 72 degrees, preferably overcast with no rain. Also let me know what you are bringing to drive so I can make some sense of groups. Once we see what we have we can organize groups. People have asked about track gas. If we let them know we would like an attendant they say they can arrange it. It's only 105 octane but SCCA legal if that matters to you. We are required to have some rules so here goes. For an extra $25 they will have a set of flags available. Let's assume the flags are only displayed at the starter stand and apply to the entire track. We will take turns being starter. But someone will be in the starter box at all times and responsible for what happens on the track. Also take a look at the TGP rules at http://www.tgprace.com/ FLAGS: 1. Passing is allowed on the Start/Finish Line straight only and only after the car to be passed has signaled. Please signal to the car behind you the side you expect to be passed. Providing there is a blue flag in the set and you see a blue flag displayed or being waved vigorously at you let the car behind through before the end of the start / finish straight. If you can't get it done complete another lap before attempting the pass. 2. Yellow flag applies to the entire track. It means there is some issue of concern on the track somewhere. No passing anywhere under yellow. 3. Checker is the end of the session. Exit the track at the next opportunity. 4. Green is the start of the session and an indication that the track is open. 5. Black means there is some problem with your car or your driving exit the track at the very next opportunity and see the starter. 6. Red means the course is shut down. Pull over and stop wherever you are. From Birmingham From Talladega Tom McDonald E-mail: thomas.c.mcdonald@lmco.com
on 1/25/2007, 12:25 pm
68.158.229.242
Tom McDonald, from Lockheed Martin is attempting to organize an open track day at the 1.33 mile Talladega Gran Prix Raceway road course. If you are interested in participating, contact Tom directly.
An email from Tom McDonald, the person who is organizing an open track day...
He sent me the forms to submit to TGP with a 50% deposit.
From Atlanta
Take I-20 to exit 185 (Oxford) and travel South on Highway 21 for approximately 12 miles. TGPR is on the left.
Take I-20 to exit 173 (Eastaboga), also known as the Studkey's exit. Head South on Highway 398 approximately one quarter mile. Take a sharp left immediately past the Shell station on the left onto Highway 399. Bear to the left to remain on 399. The road to the immediate right as you make the turn is Highway 005. It will get you to TGPR but it takes longer. Stay on Highway 399 until it dead ends into Highway 21 (approximately 7.5 miles). Take a left onto Highway 21 for 2.5 miles. TGPR is on the right.
Take Highway 21 North approximately 8 miles. TGPR is on the right "
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
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