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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt V View Post
    How many people were there last year? As far as I know right now, there are 80+ people signed up.

    I think if everyone remains cool and realizes that this is just a charitable driving event, we should be ok.
    I don't recall exactly but I don't think it was as many as 80, but at least 40-50. The weather sucked on Saturday so a lot of people left early.
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    Don't forget as well that cars and motorcycles were running on the same days last year. This year, there will be no motorcycles sessions on the day alotted for cars.
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    That's true. I remember when I went that motorcycles took up a good portion of the time.

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    Sent an email regarding attending the event but have yet to hear back. I also asked for a current count of attendees. Hopefully I'll hear back soon.

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    Its best to call Maggie from the phone number given on the website.

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    Maggie finally got back to me. I'll be there. Also:
    So far we are at 126 signups. We are going to cap it at 150.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mk2tmr2 View Post
    Maggie finally got back to me. I'll be there. Also:
    Yikes, that is a lot of cars!
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    150 drivers, 30 drivers per group, 5 run groups, 25 minutes sessions, 3 sessions for the day per group is my guess. Should not be bad unless ego puts himself in a higher run group.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ken o View Post
    150 drivers, 30 drivers per group, 5 run groups, 25 minutes sessions, 3 sessions for the day per group is my guess. Should not be bad unless ego puts himself in a higher run group.
    Can I run flat out? It is not worth my time if I can not run flat out.

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    I just talked to Maggie. She said they have not yet decided on how they are going to set up the run groups. There will be the usual novice, intermediate and advanced groups. If you have not been to the track before you will be in the novice group for obvious reasons. They may wait until 12-4 to set the run groups until they see who actually shows up. Remember, it is a charity event!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Titus View Post
    Can I run flat out? It is not worth my time if I can not run flat out.
    I'm sure if you are in the higher groups (intermediate or advanced) you can run flat out no problem, but I bet with the novice group the main focus will be safety. The only problem is there won't be nearly enough instructors to ride in every car going out there. I could technically run advanced since I have 2 track days and an autocross under my belt but I'd rather run novice without an instructor.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt V View Post
    I'm sure if you are in the higher groups (intermediate or advanced) you can run flat out no problem, but I bet with the novice group the main focus will be safety. The only problem is there won't be nearly enough instructors to ride in every car going out there. I could technically run advanced since I have 2 track days and an autocross under my belt but I'd rather run novice without an instructor.
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    I missed the reference, sorry haha. Will you be out there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt V View Post
    . I could technically run advanced since I have 2 track days and an autocross under my belt but I'd rather run novice without an instructor.
    Umm... Two track days and a single autocross aren't going to qualify you for the advanced group. Maybe intermediate (depending on how quickly you learn), but not advanced.

    And with that little experience you definitely could use an instructor.
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    I knew somebody would jump all over that comment...:)
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    Umm... Two track days and a single autocross aren't going to qualify you for the advanced group. Maybe intermediate (depending on how quickly you learn), but not advanced.

    And with that little experience you definitely could use an instructor.
    I know, that's why I was saying it's a shot in the dark. I wouldn't mind having an instructor but if there's high quantities of people who have NEVER been on a track, I'd rather give my instructor to those people.

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    I'll be your Huckleberry

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    12-pages...um...how many run groups? If there's 4 I'll go but it looks like it will be a cluster. I want to be sure I can run flat out, preferably flat out enough to get my throttle to stick open on the back-stretch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr brg View Post
    12-pages...um...how many run groups? If there's 4 I'll go but it looks like it will be a cluster. I want to be sure I can run flat out, preferably flat out enough to get my throttle to stick open on the back-stretch.
    Remember this is a charity event. Go out, have fun and a good attitude and leave the competitive attitude at home for once. Don't expect this to be a full on HPDE. I'm going since I've never driven ECR and to help some kids have a good Christmas. If you want to test your limits save it for a true track day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by black roadster View Post
    Remember this is a charity event. Go out, have fun and a good attitude and leave the competitive attitude at home for once. Don't expect this to be a full on HPDE. I'm going since I've never driven ECR and to help some kids have a good Christmas. If you want to test your limits save it for a true track day.

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    That should be everyones attitude my concern is that may not be the attitude of the clown who ruins the day for everyone else.....

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