Laguna Seca - Monterey Grand Prix 2016 Gathering

[Tishock]

Wondering if anyone wanted to meet up at the race this year. Last year was the first time my friend and I attended. And now we are so hooked! So we're going back this year and thought it would be a cool way to meet up with some fellow enthusiasts. AF_1132 is going and will be singing our national anthem at the race. Let me know your thoughts and if you plan to join us. That way we can maybe plan something after the race.

1021 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Salinas, CA 93908
https://goo.gl/maps/e3daTH4iLPA2


CONTINENTAL MONTEREY GRAND PRIX, POWERED BY MAZDA
April 29 - May 1, 2016






What: The tradition of memorable sports car racing continues at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca with the Continental Monterey Grand Prix powered by Mazda featuring the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is America’s premier road racing series and Monterey will host the fourth round of this international field. For fans, the racing is non-stop with at least 10 different car manufacturers vying for the title with both professional and pro-am drivers behind the wheels.

Feature Race:
IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Support Races:
IMSA Continental SportsCar Challenge
Global Mazda Battery Tender MX-5 Cup
Lamborghini Super Trofeo

When: April 29 – May 1, 2016

Tickets: To preview all ticket options, please "CLICK HERE"

Gates: Open at 7 a.m.

[Tishock]

Just a reminder, this race is 2 months away. My friend and I just reserved our hotel room. Hope to see you there




You know you want to feel the rumble and witness the speed of these beasts!!!

[lbus9168]

Its a bit of a drive but I'd love to go if I could

[Tishock]

REMINDER - The race is now just one month away.

[Tishock]

2 weeks away!

[Tishock]

Provisional Schedule
April 29 – May 1, 2016

Friday, April 29, 2016

6:15 am - 7:45 am T&S/TV cabling access to track
7:55 am Track Course Clearance Lap
8:00 am - 8:30 am QUALIFYING - MAZDA MX-5 CUP
8:40 am COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
8:45 am - 9:45 am PRACTICE #1 - WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP (P/GTLM)
10:00 am COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
10:05 am - 10:35 am QUALIFYING - LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES
10:45 am COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
10:50 am - 11:50 am PRACTICE #1 - WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP (PC/GTD)
12:00 PM COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM RACE #1 - MAZDA MX-5 CUP
12:50 pm - 1:10 pm Break - VIP Hot laps
1:10 pm Course Clearance Laps
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm QUALIFYING: CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE ST
1:40 pm Course Clearance Laps
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm QUALIFYING: CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE GS
2:15 pm Course Clearance Laps
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm PRACTICE #2 - WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP (P/GTLM)
3:35 pm - 3:40 pm Pre-Race Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama
3:40 pm - 4:25 pm Race #1 – Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA by Yokohama
4:40 pm Course Clearance Laps
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm Practice # 2 - WeatherTech Championship (PC/GTD)
5:55 pm - 6:15 pm VIP Hot Laps

Saturday, April 30, 2016

6:15 am - 7:45 am T&S/TV cabling access to track
7:50 am Course Clearance
7:55 am - 8:00 am Pre-Race - PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE USA BY YOKOHAMA
8:00 am - 8:45 am Race #2 - PORSCHE GT3 CUP CHALLENGE USA BY YOKOHAMA - 45 MINUTES
8:55 am COURSE CLEARANCE
9:00 am - 9:45 am Practice # 3 - WEATHERTECH CHAMPIONSHIP (PC/GTD)
9:55 am - 10:00 am Pre Race – LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO SERIES
10:00 am - 10:50 am RACE #1 - LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO
11:00 am COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
11:05 am - 11:50 pm Practice #3 - WeatherTech Championship (P/GTLM)
12:00 pm Course Clearance Laps
12:05 pm - 12:50 pm Race #2 - Mazda MX-5 Cup
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm PRE-RACE FAN WALK PADDOCK, FALSE GRID - CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE
1:15 pm - 1:25 pm FORMATION LAPS - CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE
1:25 pm - 3:55 pm RACE - CONTINENTAL TIRE SPORTSCAR CHALLENGE - 150 MINUTES
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm Driver Autograph Session – WeatherTech Championship at Team Transporters
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm WeatherTech Championshiop Live Auction – Panoz DeltaWing - Benefits Austin Hatcher Foundation
4:00 pm - 4:20 pm Corvette Corral Parade Laps
4:25 Pm COURSE CLEARANCE LAPS
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTD)
4:55 pm - 5:10 pm Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (GTLM)
5:20 pm - 5:35 pm Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (PC)
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Qualifying - WeatherTech Championship (P)
6:15 pm - 6:35 pm Porscheplatz Parade laps

Sunday, May 1, 2016

6:15 am - 7:45 am T&S/TV cabling access to track
7:55 am Course Clearance Lap
8:00 am - 8:15 am Warm Up - WeatherTech Championship P/GTLM
8:25 am - 8:30 pm Pre Race - LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO
8:30 am - 9:20 am RACE #2 - LAMBORGHINI BLANCPAIN SUPER TROFEO - 50 MINUTES
9:40 am - 10:50 am WeatherTech Champsionship Pre Race/Recon lap/IMSA Hot Laps
9:50 am - 10:50 am Open Grid Fan Walk – Pit Lane
11:05 am - 11:15 am Formation Laps
11:15 am - 1:15 am Continental Monterey Grand Prix Powered by Mazda race for WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
P/GTLM - 2 hours
1:45 pm Course Clearance Lap
1:50 pm - 2:05 pm Warm up - WeatherTech Championship PC/GTD
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm WeatherTech Championship Pre Race/Recon lap/IMSA Hot Laps
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm WeatherTech Championship Open Grid Fan Walk - Pit Lane
3:35 pm - 3:45 pm WeatherTech Championship Formation Laps
3:45 pm - 5:45 pm Continental Monterey Grand Prix Powered by Mazda race for IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar
Championship PC/GTD - 2 Hrs

[Tishock]

The race is this weekend!

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/mrl...y/quickbuy/274

Price per person.

General Admission Tickets include a stub to redeem for a Souvenir Program. Grandstand seats first come/first serve, free general parking.

General Admission & Paddock is free for Children 12 and under with a paying adult.

3-DAY GENERAL ADMISSION & PADDOCK
(Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
ADVANCE $75 GATE $90

2-DAY GENERAL ADMISSION & PADDOCK
(Saturday/Sunday)
ADVANCE $65 GATE $80

FRIDAY GENERAL ADMISSION & PADDOCK
ADVANCE $35 GATE $50

SATURDAY GENERAL ADMISSION & PADDOCK
ADVANCE $45 GATE $60

SUNDAY GENERAL ADMISSION & PADDOCK
ADVANCE $55 GATE $70

Gate prices take effect on Thursday, April 28, at 4 p.m.

[af_1132]

I am super excited for this event! I will be there on Sunday, and they are having me sing two songs that day! See you there!

[Tishock]

You guys missed out on some great racing

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