NEQ 2019 - Artie Mayhew Mem.WDS #2 March 2nd

NEQ's Second winter school for 2019 is in the process of being rescheduled.  The last chance date is Saturday March 2.    This event is open to all members and non- members interested in honing their low friction driving skills.

The format will include driving your own car participating in exercises in the morning designed to improve your car handling skills on low friction surfaces followed by lapping on a prepared track in the afternoon.

As in the previous years we will be working with AMEC with our event held on Saturday prior to their races on Sunday.  We follow their racing schedule which determines the final location. AMEC members will be on the ice with us at this event to lend their expertise and "scratch up the ice" with studded tires to improve traction for us.  I encourage you to ride with them an seek out their knowledge that comes from many years of experience of competitive driving on the ice.

As always with lake based winter events we are at mercy of the weather and we may be forced to change the schedule according to Mother Nature’s whim.  Our partners at AMEC are expert in determining the best time and place to get on the ice and we count on them to make the right decisions regarding where and when. Flexibility is the key. 

Because this is a reschedule we will not be using the lottery but giving previously registered priority to stay with the event and allow new or previously canceled individuals to come back in. A small number of spots are still available so if you are interested, sign up.    Note that Audi Club members will be given priority in for these limited spots in this school.  If you are not an ACNA member and want to increase your chances of getting into this school, please join the Audi Club!

 As always we will keep you informed by email of changes which could include both date and venue.

The cost is $125 for the day driving your own car.

Consider staying over on Sunday to watch the AMEC racing.  If you want more time driving on the ice, if the schedule permits AMEC  may offer an introductory to racing program on Sunday. - 20 minutes of lapping in your own car for $20. Helmets are required but will be available on Sunday at no charge. Check out their website icerace.com for details.

Note we require winter specific tires: Studded or Non-Studded snow tires. If you have "all weather tires" such as Nokian Wgr series or Contintential DWS on an AWD car they may be allowed.  High gound clearence vehicles with all wheel drive (4X4 pickups) with an all terain or other aggressive tread may also be allowed.

These events are held on lake ice with areas for car control exercises including a skid pad area, and slalom area as well as a 1.0 – 1.5 mile road course on the ice. Facilities will be very basic. Plan to spend the day outside. The only place to get warm other than lunch will be your car.

Toilet facilities may be whatever nature provides depending on the venue.

We are excited to again be working with AMEC and expect conditions to be very good this season.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Dave Klock the event master.

For further information on this event and all NEQ events and requirements, please visit our website at www.NEQClub.org.  This web site has much useful information, especially under the "Events" and "Web Articles" sections. You need not be an Audi Club member to participate.

Lodging:  We will let you know about lodging options once we know the location

Venue:  These events are held on lake ice with areas for car control exercises including a skid pad area, and slalom area as well as a 1.0 – 1.5 mile road course on the ice. Facilities will be very basic. Plan to spend the day outside. The only place to get warm other than lunch will be your car.

Registration and lunch: Registration begins at 8:30 AM at a location near the lake and lunch will likely be at the same currently undisclosed location.   You will receive directions to these venues once we know we confirm the location for sure.