I hope the following will clear up some confusion and commonly asked questions regarding the Lyon Waugh Auto Group Track Day on Friday Sept. 21st at New Hampshire International Speedway. This is like a giant version of our MINI only "Octoberfast" at a real raceway.
* This event is for the customers of our MINI, BMW, and Lamborghini Stores only- There are plenty of free events throughout the day if you didn't want to go onto the track. You will get a chance to put your car through it's paces on less "strenuous" venues. It is by invitation only.
*For you MoP customers, you should already have received a personal invite - if we have your email and you didn't receive one, check your spam file or junk email folder ( we shouldn't be in there!)
* If you didn't , email me if you want to go through the driver's school and on the track- Cost is $190.00, plus helmet, plus Tech Inspection ( Tech Inspection must be done before you arrive). I can't guarantee a spot, because at this time Track Time is filled up, but I'll try.
* A Stock Convertible does not qualify for on track driving.
* For those of you that don't feel comfortable driving on the track, we will be offering rides in various high performance cars with a professional at the wheel for a modest donation the the Jimmy Fund.
* If any of you can't make it, Octoberfast is coming again this year at Centennial Park on Sunday October 6th ( MINIs only). The format will be the same as last year, and hopefully we'll have beautiful weather again!
Again, please come up and have some fun on us!
I'm sure there are many questions I haven't addressed. Please feel free to call or email me.
Paul, the email I got with instructions on how to sign up includes this:
"***A vehicle Tech Inspection is required to be completed prior to the track event by the Dealership. This will generally cost one hour of labor plus (in most cases) a brake fluid flush. Tech forms will be completed and signed by the dealer and must be brought with you to the event."
As much as I like you guys, is the "by the dealership" part a strict requirement? For me to get a one hour inspection at MoP requires a 6+ hour round trip drive, a full day off of work, and your labor rate is higher than where I usually go for a track tech inspection. Other BMWCCA HPDE events do not have this requirement, they specify "a trained tech" or something like that.
Here is a word from Denis Friedman, the event registrar:
"Yes, you absolutely need a tech inspection, and a form will be provided for you to fill out. But you don't need to change the brake fluid if it's within that 90 day window. However you should bleed the brakes.
Best regards,
Denis"
Of course my question wasn't "do I need a tech inspection," but rather "do I need another one, if one was done for the August 23 event."
You always need a signed tech inspection form for every track event.
If you feel comfortable doing it, you can sign your own form for the second event. If you feel comfortable assessing the state of your car.
But you always need a signed tech form for every event.
You will want to bleed the brakes between events.
This is the way things normally work for BMWCCA events. The added wrinkle for the Lyon-Waugh event, and source of frustration for some of us, is the "A vehicle Tech Inspection is required to be completed prior to the track event by the Dealership. " Which implies that you cannot sign your own form, or even go to another tech for the inspection.
We need someone in charge to definitely state that "yes, the inspection must be performed by a Lyon-Waugh dealership" or "No, the standard tech inspection rules apply - any qualified person can perform the inspection".
OK, we have a ruling on the Tech inspection. It does not have to be done at MoP . It can be done by any qualified and certified technician at a legitimate place of business ( this doesn't mean your Uncle Joe who once synchronized the carbs on his MG) .I have the form that you need . Just email me if you need it.
Please remember, this event is not just Track Day, there are many other off -track events to participate in.
Octoberfast exact date is still up in the air.
Thanks,
Paul T
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