About this event
ATTENTION! The Intermediate/Advanced group is almost sold out! You may be placed on a wait list for that run group. If it looks like there will not be space available for that run group, other options will be discussed.
Beginner/Novice group attendees will be confirmed (and will only be charged when we know we've got an instructor available for you.)
To close out the 2009 season, we have come up with an event that is sure to please everyone...The Tryptophan Recovery Plan DE & Lapping Event!
Tryptophan (Trip-tu phan): Commonly thought to cause drowsiness from ingesting copious amounts of turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday festivities (we all know it's actually caused by the consumption of EVERYthing during the holiday, but it sounds neat!)
Come join us for a day of intense (or laid back) driving activities instead of a sedentary work day... do it for your health and well-being!!
Beginners/Novices - Includes classroom and in-car instruction. Approximately two hours of track time.
Intermediate/Advanced - Includes classroom and in-car instruction (drivers may request to be solo for this group with advanced notice and the proper experience.) Approximately three hours of track time.
Solo/Instructor - Drivers must have verifiable open lapping experience or be an approved instructor. Over four hours of track time available. Included in the entry fee will be two thirty minute advanced seminars. Instructors are guaranteed only one student.
Sunday, November 29th ... please plan on arriving early and join us for THE most detailed and entertaining
seminar on Virginia International Raceway, host by Peter Krause! This seminar is included in your entry fee and is open to
all attendees, regardless of experience level.
The seminar will begin at 5:00, and last approximately one hour... but in that hour you'll gain some invaluable knowledge
about VIR and how to get around it ... directly from the Master himself.
This seminar is sponsored by:
For pricing, details, entry and technical requirements, please click the button below...
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on track!
Stacy King
Owner, Manager... Asphalt Ventures, LLC
Event requirements
Alton, VA ... VIR Full Course
Monday, November 30th, 2009
Beginner/Novice: $299
Intermediate/Advanced: $299
Solo: $349
Instructor Entry: $125 (Guaranteed 1 student only)
Please note: your credit card will not be charged until your entry is confirmed. If you are signing up with a group, make sure to choose one of the group purchases options. (For more info on group purchases, please email me.)
To discuss this track, and for all the information on the track, please visit our friends at Trackpedia.com!
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REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of instructor, advanced, or intermediate level experience is required except for the Beginner/Novice group. Solo entrants should be able to provide documented experience and references for your solo experience. If you're interested in instructing for Asphalt Ventures, you MUST download and submit our instructor application: CLICK HERE TO OPEN IN NEW WINDOW
Your car must be inspected prior to attending any Asphalt Ventures event. We will honor most HPDE tech inspection forms and most national and regional competition log books; Please CLICK HERE to download the Asphalt Ventures tech form. Please email us ahead of time if you want to use a different tech form. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to make sure your car is track worthy. Asphalt Ventures reserves the right to refuse entry to any vehicle or individual that we deem unsafe.
Like any self-respecting track day organization, we have some basic safety requirements:
- Snell rated SA2000 or SA2005 spec helmet required
- Seat belts and passive restraint devices in excellent working order. We Strongly Discourage the use of race harnesses unless they are mounted to a proper roll structure and used with race seats and a head & neck restraint device.
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Passengers are allowed ONLY under these conditions:
- They are a paid participant, or
- They check in with the Asphalt Ventures staff, sign the ride-along waiver, and pay the ride-along fee ($25), AND
- They are of minimum age (18)
- Passengers are not allowed in any INSTRUCTED run group
- Anyone wishing to give a ride must make sure that the passenger and driver have equal (if not identical) seat and restraint equipment
- Convertibles generally are not accepted at Asphalt Ventures events unless they have after-market, competition-ready 4 or 6 point structural roll bars. Some factory convertibles may be approved on an individual basis with advanced notice and documentation that it meets structural requirements, and clearance requirements by Asphalt Ventures, and the host venue. Please email us if you have a convertible you want to use during an Asphalt Ventures event.
- Beginner/Novice driver's ed group will have four 30-minute track sessions. (Your instructor will have the option to solo you during your last session based on his assessments.) Total: 2 hours track time
- Intermediate/Advanced group drivers will have three 30-minute separated track sessions, then two sessions mixed with the open lapping group (one an hour, the other 30 minutes.) Classroom attendance is mandatory to be eligible for the final two mixed track sessions. Total: 3 hours track time
- Solo/Instructor group drivers will have three 60-minute separated track sessions, then two sessions (60 min, 30 min) mixed with the intermediate/advanced group. Total: 4-1/2 hours track time
- See tentative event schedule below
- Racing and overly aggressive driving will not be tolerated. 1st instance will be a black flag, 2nd instance you'll be asked to leave the event.
- There will be a Three-Strikes rule in effect. If you lose control of your car, either on or off track, three times, you will be parked. Drive-offs do not count against you.
- Any spin, or go 4-wheels off requires a pit in and report to the grid marshal so we can check over your car.
- Driver's window will be required to be fully down while on track. All tracks require passenger window to be down when seat is occupied. Some even without a passenger.
- Sunroofs, targa tops, and T-tops must be firmly secured or removed.
- Paid corner workers, fire/rescue, and Advanced Life Support will be on hand at all Asphalt Ventures events.
- You will receive detailed descriptions of the flags used and their meanings before you arrive. Please read over it.
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Passing rules at most venues will be as follows:
- Beginner/Novice ... Any straight with a point, initiated by the passee (certain straights may be excluded if too short)
- Intermediate/Advanced ... Passing on any straight, with a point
- Solo/instructor open lapping ... Passing anywhere with a point
- Passes MUST be cooperative. No drag racing to the next braking zone. Please lift to facilitate a clean and efficient pass.
- Passes should be made offline, but it is always at the discretion of the the car being passed.
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Passing will be executed with the point-by system:
- To let someone by on the right: left arm extended over the roof hand pointing to the right side of the car. One distinct point per car please.
- To let someone by on the left: left arm extended straight out, pointing to the left. Please make a distinct motion for each car being let by.
- No flashing of lights or honking of horns to try to initiate a pass please. If you want to run with your headlights on so people can see you better, that is acceptable.
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Passing in turns: Passing will be allowed (sometimes encouraged) in turns for the open solo sessions with the following stipulations:
- It is BOTH party's responsibility to ensure the pass is completely safely and efficiently
- Passes must be made with a point-by, no exceptions
- Always work together to make the pass happen quickly and safely.
- To Pit-in: left arm held high out the drivers window, clenched fist (cars behind you need to be able to see it, so hold it high, no resting on the door)
- You will be required to run numbers on your car for identification purposes
- Numbers will not be provided, so be prepared with adhesive or magnetic numbers, or Blue painter's tape
- Food and beverages are usually available at the track. Always come prepared though with water or Gatorade.
If you want to drive this track before you arrive, and you are into computer simulation racing software, Asphalt Ventures recommends iRacing. VIR has been laser scanned for iRacing and is as accurate as can be with today's technology. It is head and shoulders above any other VIR re-creation available publicly. www.iRacing.com
