Fri, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 2, 2009

Optimist Prime DE & Lapping

Bluegrass Motorsports Club

About this event

Canceled

Unfortunately, it appears we will have to cancel this event. While there's still a chance the track may be "ready" for an event, I cannot in good faith ask potential attendees to risk entry fees on a "Maybe."  We are all very excited about the new track and we'll certainly try again when everything works out.

Please note:  I would still like any and all potential instructors from the area to download and send me the instructor application linked-to below.

Asphalt Ventures is very proud to be part of the inaugural season at the new Bluegrass Motorsports Park facility in Sparta, Kentucky.  The venue is making very quick progress to be open this Spring and should be fully functional by the time we arrive in late July.

** Due to construction delays, it is looking like this event will be THE FIRST event run on the new track... get registered early to ensure your spot.

For your convenience and piece of mind, You can now register fully, but your credit card will NOT be charged until we confirm your entry (which of course, won't be until we know for SURE the event will run as scheduled.) Note: there will be a "hold"  for the entry fee placed on your credit card for a short period (24-72 hours depending on your CC company.)  

Track progress will be re-assesed no later than July 10th. We will beging confirming entries (and collecting payments) then. Please register early so the event can be planned accordingly.

Please visit www.drivebluegrass.com for the latest in track updates: http://www.drivebluegrass.com/news/events.html

Initial picutures and video show that this track will be loaded with challenging corners and lots of elevation changes.  Those of us used to the rolling hills of the south and Mid-Atlantic should feel right at home!

This event will be three days (Fri, Sat, Sun) incorporating advanced lapping as well as driver's education run groups and classroom clinics for all levels (including instructors!)  If you are interested in instructing at this event, please download the Asphalt Ventures Instructor application HERE and email it back to us ASAP so we can start filling the instructor roster.  (Friday is optional.)  There is a nominal fee for instructors, but you will be guaranteed only one student for the weekend.

Details and pricing found on the next page


Thanks for your interest!!

Stacy King

Asphalt Ventures

Event requirements

Friday, July 31st ... HPDE 101 clinic for novice drivers (less than 6 events.) Open to friends and family. Includes two classroom sessions with professional coach Chuck Hawks, two paced lapping sessions, and ride-along privileges during the open lapping sessions. (Convertibles ARE acceptable for the HPDE101 entry.) Advanced & Instructor Open Lapping Four hours of available track time, Bluegrass Motorsports Park/Performance Driving Club open house, and afternoon track walk.

Saturday/Sunday, August 1st & 2nd ... Driver's Education for Novice and Advanced drivers. Solo and Instructor lapping run groups. DE Participants will get four 30-minute sessions each day, Instructors and Solo participants will get four 60-minute sessions each day. (Schedule is subject to change)  Entry into the Solo group requires verification of open lapping/open passing experience.

Pricing

All Three Days

  • Beginner/Novice: $449
  • Intermediate/Advanced or Solo: $499 (Optional in-car instructor $50)
  • Instructors: $150 ($50 discount if willing to help out with HPDE101 on Friday)

Saturday & Sunday Only

  • Beginner/Novice: $399 (Includes Instructor)
  • Intermediate/Advanced or Solo: $399 (Optional in-car instructor $50)
  • Instructors: $100 (Guaranteed only one student)

Friday Only

  • HPDE 101: $75
  • Advanced/Instructor Lapping: $250 ($100 discount for instructors willing to help with HPDE101)

(Saturday only available by special request ... sorry, no Sunday-only drivers.)

Track Time!

Friday

  • HPDE 101 - two 30 minute paced track sessions, one 45 minute open parade lap session + unlimitted ride-along priviledges in the afternoon
  • Advanced/Instructor Lapping - over four HOURS of available track time

Saturday & Sunday

  • Beginner/Novice - Four 30 minute at-speed track sessions EACH day (last session on Sunday is 45 minutes!)
  • Intermediate/Advanced - Four 30 minute track sessions EACH day (last session Sunday is 75 minutes long combined with open lapping)
  • Solo/Instructor - Eight HOURS of track time available over the course of the weekend

This will be a non-competitive event ... all passing will be done with hand signals.  All attendees will be required to wear the minimum required driver safety equipment.  Vehicles will not require any special safety equipment unless the vehicle is a convertible (please email me if you have questions about your vehicle's qualifications.)






Event Headquarters ... Official Event Hotel


Microtel Inn & Suites   Single: $49.99 + tax   Make sure to mention Asphalt
7940 Woodspoint Dr    Double: $59.99 + tax  Ventures to receive the group
Florence, KY  41042     Suite: $69.99 + tax       room rate
(859) 746-8100

Event Check-in will be held at Microtel Thursday and Friday nights


Alternate & Overflow hotels

LaQuinta Inn & Suites   Single: $99 + tax    Mention Asphalt Ventures event
350 Meyer Drive               Double: $99 + tax  to get the group discount (rooms
Florence, KY  41042                                         are NOT blocked off for our event.)
(859) 282-8212

Super 8 Motel                 
Single: $59 + tax    Mention Asphalt Ventures event
7928 Dream Street         Double: $69 + tax   to get the group discount (rooms are
Florence, KY  41042                                          NOT blocked off for our event.)
(859) 283-1221

 

Bluegrass Motorsports Club

Sparta, KY

Organizer

HPDE organized by

Asphalt Ventures, LLC

Registration closed