Watkins Glen Opening Day 4/29/2007

[yellowmininy]

Watkins Glen Racetrack Opening Day is Sunday, April 29th. I haven't seen any official word on the cost this year, but last year it was 3 paced laps for $20, and the racetrack does this as a charity fundraiser. We've been doing this since 2003, and it's been a lot of fun over the years..

The first entrance at Watkins Glen International is the entrance used for this event.

So my plan is once again:
Meet at the 3rd entrance at 10 AM. Drive down to the 1st entrance, wind our way through the crowds to the track (this takes time because there are a LOT of cars there), pretend we are Mario Andretti, or Stirling Moss if you are as old as I am, and then head out for lunch somewhere.

Call me if you need help meeting up with the group- my new cell phone # is 585-278-3322, and I'll have 2 way radios on channel 7, sub channel 21.

My choice for the lunch spot this year is Mr Chicken, on Franklin St in Watkins Glen.

If there is interest in a caravan from Rochester & west to Watkins Glen, let me know! (Would be leaving the Rochester area around 8:30 AM)

Mapquest link for Watkins Glen Racetrack
Watkins Glen International
2790 County Route 16
Watkins Glen, NY 14891

Map of 2790 County Road 16 Watkins Glen, NY by MapQuest


For more info, here's the event thread on the WNY
board
MINI Club Of WNY

and the main WNY Mini Club site (all Minis welcome!)
MINI Club Of WNY

[blalor]

Oddly enough, I'll be burning up a new set of tires there the week *before* opening day. How's that work again?

[yellowmininy]

Sounds like you'll get to blow the dust off for the rest of us. Actually, more like ashes, since the Glen Club burned down early in March.

It's a nice part of New York State to visit, if you haven't been there already.

[yellowmininy]

Just got a call from WGI (they read MINI2- woo hoo!) and they tell me the laps will be $20 once again.

[Brewmeister]

Looking forward to seeing everyone again!

[blalor]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellowmininy (original)

Sounds like you'll get to blow the dust off for the rest of us. Actually, more like ashes, since the Glen Club burned down early in March.

It's a nice part of New York State to visit, if you haven't been there already.

Grew up there.

[yellowmininy]

D'oh- busy day at work today, and obviously not full concetration on posting!

[jpavlo]

yellowmininy,

Last year WGI let us stage up in the garage area and go on track as a group. Do you know if they are going to allow us to do that this year?

[Actual Size]

Quote: Originally Posted by blalor (original)

Grew up there.

That explains it.

[yellowmininy]

Quote: Originally Posted by jpavlo (original)

yellowmininy,

Last year WGI let us stage up in the garage area and go on track as a group. Do you know if they are going to allow us to do that this year?

We usually try to gather up at the 3rd entrance to get the Minis in a group, and they have been letting that group go together, which sure beats getting stuck behind an Impala! (Like I did the first year in 2003)

[blalor]

Quote: Originally Posted by Actual Size (original)

That explains it.

Oh, you don't know the half of it!

[Actual Size]

Where's downtown Dix?

[yellowmininy]

Looks like we'll have a nice crowd for tomorrow- can't wait!

[Actual Size]

Hope you all have a great time. Wish we could be there with you.

[yellowmininy]

Downtown Dix was just as nice as ever. We had a good crowd on the track, and the railroad tracks. I think between the Minis and a couple of non-Mini friends we had about 20 cars. I might even have pics up before next January.