Watkins Glen II 2013 (Mike Scanlan Memorial)

 

NEQ 2013 August (WG II) Watkins Glen International Driver School and Safety Seminar The Mike Scanlan Memorial August 19th - 20 Updated 12.8.12

The cost for this event is $450 per student.  Please sign up early.  All payments must be by credit card or eCheck but your credit card or bank account will not be charged until a week or two before the event. Watkins Glen is one of the premier race tracks in the world and certainly the finest in the northeast. The list of legendary drivers that have graced the streets of Watkins Glen and the twists of Watkins Glen International is nearly second to none. The stars of all forms of racing – F1, IRL, sports car, open-wheel, and stock car – have come to The Glen for 60 years and many have left their mark on its history. The track is about three and a half miles long, with eleven turns and several impressive uphill and downhill sections and is known for these challenging elevation changes.  The track is situated high on a hillside, with expansive views of Seneca Lake. The town of Watkins Glen sits at the foot of Seneca Lake, the largest and deepest of New York’s Finger Lakes, in the very middle of Finger Lakes Wine Country.  Immediately to the north of the town, on either side of the lake, there are dozens of vineyards each with its own shops with free wine tastings. There are also spas, shopping and museums in the area for spouses who might want to make the trip but not spend a lot of time at the track. Registration and Tech inspection will take place at the Seneca Lodge on Sunday evening, 8/18 from 3 PM until 6 PM. While this is the preferred option, Tech will also be open Monday morning at the track but timing will be critical, so come Sunday afternoon, relax, check out the other cars and meet your fellow drivers in a relaxed and friendly environment . General Track Event Information
Information that applies to all on-track driver education events. Be sure to study all of this information before attending any NEQ track event.
General Track Event Information: Information that applies to all on-track driver education events. Be sure to study all of this information before attending any NEQ track event. - Clothing - Vehicle Requirements - Tech pre-inspection - Open Top Cars: Open top car owners read this section carefully! - Track Terms - Tires - Helmets: Helmet with a SNELL SA10 or SA05 rating are required.  No M rated(motorcycle) helmets will be allowed. - Flags

 

We will also be doing a tour of the original road course that ran through the village of Watkins Glen and through the hills and local roads around the village.  The tour will be narrated by Peter Argetsinger, Race Car Diver, and son of Cameron Argetsinger, who created he Watkins Glen Grand Prix race course we will be driving on.

This year the banquet will be back at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel.  

Dennis Cohan will again be doing car detailing demonstrations AND tire temperature measurements and consulting on how to get the most from your tires.

Morgan Reese will also be available with his High Definition video and data recording equipment for rental.

Skyline HD Video and Data Track Laps Recording:

  Morgan Reese from SkylineHD will be offering video/data services at our WG II event. You get (1) run session posted to YouTube with telemetry data on the video AND the first (10) to pre-register here at MotorsportsReg get a 2nd run with a Traqmate Data system for post session analysis included.  The videos are stunning and the Traqmate data graphics onscreen in the video can be very instructive - well worth purchasing for advanced and novice drivers alike. 

After the first (10) are registered through MotorsportsReg all additional pre-registration will be directly with Morgan at SkylineHD…see his contact info below.

$65 pre-registered before the event

$75 at the track

Prices do not include applicable sales tax.

($10 cancellation fee)

Here are some recent samples:

http://youtu.be/xpoRd-SimhA *

http://youtu.be/-buE31WbhqA

http://youtu.be/MStLeFjQaR0

http://youtu.be/yhzZqXe13l8 *

http://youtu.be/1jIJ-PwtB-w *

(* note…additional cameras cost more)

For more information on the process and options http://bit.ly/skylinehd

First come first served.  Session times fill up fast.  After you select this option on MotorsportsReg and register, please email morgan.skylinehd@gmail.com to reserve a specific run group time.

Morgan Reese

SkylineHD

516-331-1173

morgan.skylinehd@gmail.com

This package now has a separate registration on NEQ.MotorsportReg.com (“2013 Video and Data) – please go there to register!

Dennis Cohan Car Detailing and Tire Temperature Consultation: 

Those of you who attended our New Jersey Motorsport Park and/or our Watkins Glen I events probably already know what Dennis Cohan can do in detailing a car.  He has been back to the P21 warehouse and has picked up even more new supplies to demonstrate what these high quality products can do, and to raffle some of them off. 

Dennis will also be ready with his pyrometer to measure your tire temperatures and help you learn how the temperature variation between tire and across the surface of each tire can indicate adjustments that will improve your tires’ handling and wear.  Dennis can be found in the front of the Kendal garage.

Rooms are also available at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel at a special rate for track clubs.  You must ask for the "Watkins Glen Car Club" rate.

For more information on the hotel, rooms, services, or the buffet, please visit their website: www.watkinsglenharborhotel.com.

For more information on the Finger Lakes, the Wine Trail or other local attractions please visit TripAdvisor.com or Yahoo or one of the other search engines.  There are tons of attractions and activities in the area that should fit the needs of everyone, track enthusiast or not.

For more information on the track, please visit TheGlen.com.

Please contact me at bruce.bradigan@gmail.com with any questions or comments.