ALMS @ Road America Aug 16-18

[Cadillac Tech]

Elkhart Lake's Road America, Inc. | American Le Mans Series (Sat)

Just two weeks after Mid-Ohio, the ALMS rolls into WI and Road America. This is probably the most beautiful race track in North America. There are plenty of places to set up "Camp Toffolo" along the 4 mile track for XLR parking & viewing of the race.

 

[Quinn]

That's probably the only race we are going to make it to this season. It would be great to see lots of MMs there. It's never crowded and you never get 'herded' anywhere.

Maybe we should ACTUALLY camp! That'd be a hoot. Anyone got a motor home - or do we pitch a tent?

 

[Quinn]

now why didn't WE think of this?

There's a new brew in town just in time for a Wisconsin Road Trip! Now you all GOTTA come to Road America!

 

[Quinn]

Cadillac CTSV Race Car | Shiny Side Automotive Photography

check this out

 

[Tiffany's Dad]

There's a new brew in town just in time for a Wisconsin Road Trip! Now you all GOTTA come to Road America!

Gotta love that one..

 

[sschooley]

B here before U know it

Made reservations for this weekend. Planning to drive the XLR from Elkhart, Indiana and hopefully hookup with others heading to Road America. Will hopefully see Quinn and DD so I can get lessons on how to wear a slice of cheese on my head......I understand that is what they do in Wisconsin!

Should be fun!

Steve

 

[Cadillac Tech]

That's great news Steve. Look @ you planning ahead. You're going to love Road America.

 

[sschooley]

Be here before you know

The Road America people called today to advise that my multi-day ticket already included the Corvette event scheduled for Sunday (which I purchased separately for lack of knowing better).
They kindly suggested and provided a credit and look forward to more of us attending.

A busy August ahead but a year without Quinn and DD would be no year at all! This event is only 2 short weeks after Mid-Ohio so it will be here quickly. All interested should think about getting reservations in place soon!

Steve

 

[FLVGuy]

Elkhart Lake

I'm going, too!!!!!

Time to ...George

 

[Cadillac Tech]

XLR Owners Attendee List

INDYXLRVGuy-XLR-V
Cubby & Supa-XLR-VXLR-V
Chicago Dave & Devin-XLR
Sschooley-XLR
Quinn & DD-XLR-V


There is room for a whole bunch of you...Advance sale tickets end August 8

 

[Tiffany's Dad]

Really hate to miss this trip. It was one of mine and Dirty Diana's favorites. Bling and I won an all inclusive trip to a private resort in Mexico on that weekend. Next year I hope.

 

[ChicagoDave]

INDYXLRVGuy-XLR-V
Cubby & Supa-XLR-VXLR-V
Chicago Dave & Devin-XLR
Sschooley-XLR
Quinn & DD-XLR-V


There is room for a whole bunch of you...Advance sale tickets end August 8

I purchased a set of tickets today (don't know if Devin will be joining me - depends if he gets this job he is trying for). If Devin can't go - I may have an extra ticket available. We'll see.

 

[Cadillac Tech]

Event dash plaque

Here is the dash plaque for Road America;

 

[Cadillac Tech]

RA video

Beauty And The Challenge ... Road America | American Le Mans Series

 

[Quinn]

So excited to be going to Road America next weekend! We are really looking forward to seeing you guys! We will be bringing Hannah and David (D2) with us, as well. D2 has a Corvette that he's been customizing, so he's excited to take it for a road trip. They've moved back from Florida (not the happiest story - but we're thrilled to have them back in WI).

We are planning on leaving Avoca by 9 AM on Friday - it's a 3 hour drive to Elkhart Lake from our house, so we are hoping to get there no later than 1. Last year we brought David's Grand Sport and the XLR, but this year, I think that The Barbie Car will stay home. We will set up one of our canopies in the Corvette Corral, and we can decide if we want another one somewhere else on the track.

Going to make sure to bring some Sconnie beer, but other than that, anyone have any special requests?

~Quinn

 

[Tiffany's Dad]

I really hate that I'm gonna miss the Sconnie Beer. I hope it tastes better than that stuff u had last time. LOL

 

[Cadillac Tech]

Corvette Racing at Road America: A Celebration of Speed

Classic Wisconsin Circuit Is Corvette's Proving Ground and Ancestral Home

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., Aug. 13, 2012 – The long and winding road to the American Le Mans Series championship runs through Road America, a track that is revered and respected by generations of sports car racers. The classic 4-mile circuit in the rolling Wisconsin countryside will host the Road America Road Race Showcase, the seventh round of the 2012 ALMS on Saturday, followed by the Corvette World Tribute on Sunday.

Like the famed French circuit that is the series' namesake, Road America's soaring straights and high-speed curves are a test of both horsepower and fortitude. The track has long been a proving ground for America's iconic sports car, from the early days of solid-axle Corvettes, Sting Rays, and Grand Sports to today's advanced Corvette C6.Rs.

"Road America is a fantastic circuit, a great track for teams, drivers, and race cars," said Oliver Gavin, who shares the GT championship points lead with teammate Tommy Milner. "It's got all the ingredients to make a great race. It's the highest speed track we run on apart from Le Mans, and it's the one track where we can test for the 24-hour race."

"I like race tracks that are fast, with quick corners and a layout that has a rhythm – and Road America has all of those things," said Milner, Gavin's co-driver in the No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R. "When the setup is right and the car feels comfortable, it's a very rewarding lap. With the long straightaways and heavy braking zones, you can make passes happen.

"We tested at Road America early in the year when we were preparing for Le Mans," Milner revealed, "and the new wide-body C6.R was very good there. I got a feel for how far the car has progressed since last season."

Gavin and Milner are riding a wave of momentum after scoring their third win of the season and regaining the points lead in the preceding round at Mid-Ohio. With four races still to run, both are mindful of the championship scenarios.

"Every race is important, and there are bonus points on the table at Road America because it's a four-hour race," Milner explained. "It would be great to have a cushion going into Baltimore because anything can happen at street races."

Gavin agreed: "I think that a four-hour race at Road America suits Corvette Racing's strengths," he said. "We seem to have a good approach to these longer races. With the opportunity to clock up some more points, it's vital to keep that scoreboard ticking over."

Jan Magnusssen and Antonio Garcia are aiming to rebound after contact in the closing minutes at Mid-Ohio knocked them out of the lead in the GT championship race. They will go into Road America third in the standings, 13 points behind their teammates.

"Road America is a very challenging track with mega-fast bits and some good technical corners," Magnussen said. "Of course there is the Carousel and the Kink that everyone talks about. It's a fantastic feeling going through there when the car works – and when it doesn't work, it's not so fantastic!

"Racing for four hours at Road America adds both strategy and points," he continued. "The track lends itself to really good racing because of the long straights; it's possible to tow up behind people and then outbrake them going into Turn 1 and Turn 5. We're going there with a clear goal – to win the race."

The action at Road America will continue on Sunday, August 19, with the Corvette World Tribute, a gathering of vintage and contemporary examples of America's favorite sports car that celebrates the marque's 60th year in production. The Corvette World Tribute offers a full slate of activities for participants, enthusiasts, and spectators to experience the Corvette lifestyle. Autocross and slalom courses, a concours featuring People's Choice awards, a road rally, and track sessions for touring and race-prepared Corvettes will provide nonstop activity.

The Corvette Racing Display also will on hand at Road America on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and fans can receive a Corvette Racing T-shirt for registering at the display. On Friday and Saturday, the Team Chevy Test Drive will be in operation in the karting area near Turns 7 and 8. This ride-and-drive gives customers the opportunity to drive a variety of Chevy vehicles, including Corvette, Camaro, Volt, Cruze, and Sonic. Participants in the Test Driver will receive a 60th Anniversary Corvette T-shirt.

The four-hour Road America Road Race Showcase, the seventh round of the 2012 American Le Mans Series, will start at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, August 18. The race can be viewed live on ESPN3.com starting at 3:15 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will televise the race at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 19.

 

[Cadillac Tech]

It looks like the weather will be great this weekend @ the track; Friday- partly cloudy, 69 & 51, 10% chance of rain. Saturday- partly cloudy, 71 & 51, 10% chance of rain.

 

[Cadillac Tech]

Everyone travel safe & we'll see you late tomorrow night in Saukville.

 

[Cadillac Tech]

AWESOME FINISH!!!

Dyson Racing winning margin is smallest in ALMS history - Autoweek