About this event
Back by popular demand! With the fantastic response to the first two events, how can we let this success wilt on the vine? Well, we can't. May brings the first of two Meatball events at Thunderhill Raceway Park this year. The Monday format has worked great for us, helping to keep this affordable with a low number of attendees, and who doesn't like stretching a weekend an extra day? We're also keeping the price the same at $325.
You can expect more of the same as last year's events. Tons of track time, unheard of open track space, and (hopefully) fantastic weather. As before, lunch and bottled water throughout the day will be provided, so all you need to do is prep your car, show up on time, and enjoy the day. If you've ever wanted to feel you've had too much track time, this is the group to run with.
We're limiting the total attendees to 50, including the instructors and staff, so you can rest assured that no run group will be crowded. You can count on plenty of space and at least two hours of scheduled run time, most likely with an additional "open" group at the end of the day. Most people tend to load up by this time, so truth be told, this has been the best run time of the day.
Event requirements
You need to arrive with a safe, reliable vehicle and reasonable safety equipment. This includes, but is not limited to a Snell 2005 or newer certified full-face helmet, functional roll-bars in open cars (SCCA approved or equivalent recommended. Decorative bars, exhaust pipe that looks like a roll bar and various expressions of art in the PVC, ABS, or similar medium will not be accepted).
If you are driving an open-topped car, be prepared to pass the ever-popular "broomstick test" (a broomstick connecting the top of the windshield to the roll bar must clear your helmeted head by more than one inch), unless you can demonstrate factory roll-over protection. Full-compliance to the details outlined in the required tech sheet must be achieved.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate SUV's, cross-overs, or similar vehicles with a high center of gravity (we've just seen too many Dateline NBC episodes to feel comfortable with them). Yes, this even includes BMW X5s and Porsche Cayennes. If you think you may fall into this category, drop a line at erik@meatballmotorsports.com before registering.
For this event we have the following run groups:
Group 1: Point-by passing in specified areas (includes manditory classroom sessions in the morning)
Group 2: Point-by in corners, open in specified areas
Group 3: Open passing when safe
Please download and complete our tech form prior to the event and present it at registration: http://meatballmotorsports.com/pdf/Meatball_Motorsports_Tech_Form.pdf
