About this event
event flyer here: Grattan Application 2023.pdf
AROC Detroit Presents
The Drogato Pista at Grattan Raceway Memorial Day Monday May 29, 2023
This is an open event for ALL CARS and ALL SAFE drivers. We intend this to be a fun, enjoyable, educational day at the track where you can drive at your car's potential and improve your driving skills. In this non-competitive event, we will give the maximum track time possible, rain or shine. Cars will be grouped by performance potential and drivers' track experience. This is not a race.
Tentative Schedule:
7:00- 8:00 am Tech Inspection & Registration
8:30 am Mandatory Drivers' Meeting
9:00 am First Drivers Session Begins
12 noon Lunch and Touring Sessions
1:00 pm Restart Drivers' Sessions
6:00 pm Event Closes
Drivers Sessions Requirements:
Long sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves, cotton or nomex, other fire retardant mat’l - no exceptions.
ALL helmets must be SNELL rated SA 2010 or later (eye shield or glasses for open cars). M rated helmets not recommended. SNELL label must be visible. No exceptions will be allowed. AROC has a limited number of loaner helmets available. We cannot accept Snell 2005 or older helmets at our events.
Roll bars for ALL open cars. Please call if you are planning to run a convertible or drop top.
Stock 3 point, 5 or 6 point harness (NO 2 point or 4 point- strictly enforced).
Remember, this is a non-competitive event - no wheel-to-wheel driving!! You may be warned or dismissed for spinning, leaving the track surface, wheel-to-wheel driving or otherwise endangering yourself or others. Any car-to-car contact is grounds for expulsion from the event. Any damage incurred to the track will be the responsibility of the driver(s) involved. We intend this to be a safe and fun event. This is not a race.
Touring Sessions:
During the lunch break, all drivers will be allowed slow touring laps of the track (no helmet or roll bars are required). Speeds will be limited by pace cars, no passing will be allowed, passengers will be allowed, and all drivers' session warnings will be enforced as well. "Touring Only" is available for $20.
Early Registration Fee: AROC members: $150 Touring Only, pay at track: $20
Invited Club members*: $205 Guardrails (don’t hit them!): $250
Non-members: $215
AROC Standard Membership (1 year): $68 https://aroc-usa.clubexpress.com/
There will be a $25 fee increase for all applications postmarked/submitted Monday, May 22 or later.
There is a $25 fee for registering at the track on event day ($50 total fee increase).
We will allow 55 drivers to register for the Drivers Sessions. Entries accepted in order of receipt, AROC members given first priority, invited club members second, non-members third.
The track will charge a $10.00 entry fee to each person entering the track. This is Grattan's policy, not the Alfa Club's.
Garages are available at the track for $60 rental through Grattan Raceway. Track phone number is (616) 691-7221.
Registration Options:
1. By Mail: Send the below form completed (online, email, or post) and payment to:
Randy Velikan
1200 Wright Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
alfanut@arocdetroit.org
Please make checks payable to: AROC Detroit
2. By Email or MotorsportReg.com:
PayPal.com payments can be made to the AROC
Detroit Treasury at: alfanut@arocdetroit.org
Sorry, applications received by mail cannot be
accepted after Saturday, May 27.
Please call if sending close to this date.
No refunds – credits given for future events.
For further information contact:
Randy Velikan Scott Whitford
Event Chair Co-Chair
(734) 747-1130 (586) 665-1154
alfanut@arocdetroit.org scott.whitford6@gmail.com
Nearby hotels (ask for Grattan pricing):
Candlestone Golf & Resort, 616-794-1580
AmericInn in Greenville, 800-634-3444
Info can also be found on our web site- https://aroc-usa.clubexpress.com/
NOTE: All helmets must have Snell 2010 or newer certification.
* Invited Clubs: Ferrari Club, Fiat Club, Lamborghini Club, Maserati Club, Lotus Club, Audi Club, MG Club, Cobra Club, PCA, BMW Club, Shelby Club, FME, Viper Club, Corvette Club, Mid West F Body Association, S2000 Club, S2Ki, NSX Club, Miata Club, Chin Motorsports, MSCCA, CGI, many others. Basically if you support a Detroit area car club, we support you with a discount.
Event requirements
Drivers Sessions Requirements:
Long sleeved shirt, long pants, and gloves, cotton or nomex, other fire retardant mat’l - no exceptions.
ALL helmets must be SNELL rated SA 2010 or later (eye shield or glasses for open cars). M rated helmets not recommended. SNELL label must be visible. No exceptions will be allowed. AROC has a limited number of loaner helmets available. We cannot accept Snell 2005 or older helmets at our events.
Roll bars for ALL open cars. Please call if you are planning to run a convertible or drop top.
Stock 3 point seatbelts or 5 or 6 point harness (NO 2 point or 4 point harnesses- strictly enforced).
Remember, this is a non-competitive event - no wheel-to-wheel driving!! You may be warned or dismissed for spinning, leaving the track surface, wheel-to-wheel driving or otherwise endangering yourself or others. Any car-to-car contact is grounds for expulsion from the event. Any damage incurred to the track will be the responsibility of the driver(s) involved. We intend this to be a safe and fun event. This is not a race.
