Author Topic: May 29-31 2009 All Pontiac weekend @ Virginia Motorsports Park (Read 10384 times)

GXPsy Rose · « **on:** February 13, 2009, 07:19:52 PM »

Hubby came across this on the GTO forum and the GTO guys would be excited if
some solstice showed up

in Petersburg, Virginia

http://www.pontiacsinthepark.com/

http://www.virginiamotorsports.com/drag/PYP.aspx

Anyone interested besides myself

It would be great if a

of us showed up as we all have various mods to our sols & to show off our cars

Critterman · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 07:48:31 PM »

Please put it on the calendar, I'm a maybe at the moment

Cheers · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:31:14 PM »

If at all possible thanks Pat That is the weekend I was starting to the Nationals, but maybe Friday/Saturday

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:11:48 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on February 13, 2009, 07:48:31 PM

Please put it on the calendar, I'm a maybe at the moment

Okay, I must be doing something wrong, can't seem to get it on the calender or link up. Maybe someone can help me out here

1LILNDN · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:15:11 PM »

what days will you be going? And need address going to try and make it
Robert allpontiac@aol.com

Cheers · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:25:18 PM »

Quote from: fasttoy on February 13, 2009, 09:15:11 PM

what days will you be going? And need address going to try and make it
Robert allpontiac@aol.com

8018 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA‎ - (804) 732-7223‎

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:58:22 AM »

It's posted to the calendar.....even after my synaptic disfunction of brain waves to fingertips of double linking and deletion of the entire topic from the site.

Thanks to Joe for correcting my boo boo.

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2009, 01:40:09 PM »

I will attempted to keep everyone updated as the planning develops for "Pontiacs in the Park" unfolds. Members of the CVGTO fourm & others will be meeting with VA MSP to assist in the planning. CVGTO is excited that there are some solstice owners interested in coming as they have not had ANY solstice attend the prior PITP events.

chuckdoc · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2009, 05:55:29 PM »

I am interested.

Chuck

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2009, 06:19:57 PM »

UPDATE from CVGTO forum by hada68gto; 2/17/09:
"Had a good meeting with Bryan Pierce of VMSP yesterday. Meeting went on for and hour and a half. Tomcat joined us for a little while by phone. Here is an outline of our discussions:
Parking- New gen GTO groups would like our own little parking corral somewhere near the show rather than random parking way back or off on the side on the gravel. He seemed to think he could do that.
Tickets- We would like to be able to buy single or two day tickets instead of having to pay for full 3 day event if we couldn't come every day. He said he would work on that.
Car Show- Agreed to have it all in 1 day (hopefully saturday) with classes for modified as well as stock classes. He was unsure about someone to head up judging and of course I strongly recommended Chris.
GTO races- Willing to set up a Friday and Sat. morning qualifying for our late gen. GTO's to run in index classes. Tom suggested in half second intervals 13.5, 13, 12.5, 12 on down but especially in slower classes. 11 and maybe 10 second groups could go down whole mph. Instead of a quick 8, he said even a quick 16 would be doable! Probably will not be significant prize money for winners, just maybe a trophy.
Vendors- Bryan was very positive about late gen GTO vendors being invited. I have already talked with Brandon at Maryland Speed. Also I'm gonna ask Mark Mizelle, the new Pedders dealer in Va. Beach about coming with perhaps help from Justice Pete to showcase their stuff.
I have a Vendor's form I can make copies of if you want to contact others . Vendor's fee is $150 for a 20/2O foot space. Bryan said if the vendor actively promoted PITP, he would negotiate a discount on the fee.
Pontiac Dealers- Brian would like for us to email him names and contact info for enthusiasts friendly Pontiac dealers in our areas who would join in a mass mailing about PITP. His email is bryanp@virginiamotorsports.com
Possible Autocross - They are looking into at least a demonstration autocross course for us, Solistices. Fiero's whoever. I'll pass along info when available.
Hope this helps. DT"

I hoping that if we can get a good contingency of Solstice to show interest that we can get some considerations as well i.e. in parking and some events. Bearing in mind that it is the Central Virginia GTO club that is organizing it this year and their main focus has always been the "muscle" cars. I'd like for us to promote our sols/skys & show that we can run with the "big boys"

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2009, 08:03:17 PM »

I'm 90%

Cheers · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:32:01 PM »

Working on a place to stay

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2009, 06:21:27 PM »

Our home will be open and available for those who don't wish to stay at one of the hotels near VMP. We're just off I-295 and live about 45 miles north of VMP. We have 2 extra bedrooms w/ beds, (1 is already reserved for Ronzer), and plenty of floor space for those who don't mind "camping" on the floor. Parking for your sols is not an issue either, plenty of parking and water for washing and leafblower for drying if your car needs it. If you're allergic to cats, you may not want to stay as we have 2. The dog will be at the "doggie resort" for the weekend.

If anyone is interested, just let me know.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:14:57 PM »

Now you're making it hard to not go. Do you have room for me?

lil goat · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2009, 12:47:40 AM »

My son was there last year he has a 2004 GTO, I am sure he will be there this year again, I might go down, I know a lot of the guys in Capitol GTO club.

Critterman · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2009, 02:06:09 PM »

Great offer, need to check with 'she who must be obeyed' and see if I can get a weekend pass if she doesn't want to go

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2009, 07:47:03 PM »

All bedrooms are now taken, but still have 2 couches, & "plenty" of floor space for those who are willing to "camp out". Blankets & pillows are not an issue either. I know I have a fullsize air mattress some where

.
And for those who are really adventurous....I can put up the 3 man tent, you can sleep in the back on our Explorer (back seat down) or in the bed of GXPsy's big sister Saphira

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2009, 08:17:17 PM »

UPDATE: http://www.virginiamotorsportspk.com/drag/PYP.aspx

Event Schedule

FRIDAY
Gates Open at 12 PM
Test & Tune
Pontiac vs the World
-Match Races
-Bracket Race
Vendor Setup

SATURDAY
Gates Open at 8 AM
Test & Tune
Bracket Time Runs / Eliminations
New Generation Time Runs / Eliminations
Autocross
-Open Track Time
-Competition
Top 25 Car Show
-New Generation
-Nostalgia
Seminars
Pontiac Tribute Photo Shoot
Pontiac Powered and Body Top Alcohol Funny Car
Car Show Awards

SUNDAY
Gates Open at 8 AM
Butler Performance Quick 8
Bracket Time Runs / Eliminations
New Generation Time Runs / Eliminations
Autocross
-Open Track Time
-Competition
Judged Car Show
-New Generation
-Nostalgia
Seminars
Car Show Awards

ADDITIONAL INFO

-The Round Up presented by High Performance Pontiac: 2 FREE VIP tickets if your car has ever been featured in a story or photo in High Performance Pontiac (Bring car and magazine OR ID and magazine)

-Performance Years Welcome Party Saturday Night

-Fred Simmonds (Saturday): Drag Racing and the Pontiac Brand

-Speed Talk (Saturday): Make Your Pontiac Faster

-Show Stoppers (Sunday): Tips to Make Your Pontiac Look its Best

-Feature Ready (Sunday): Tips to Get Your Car in the Magazine

FYI: I still have a bedroom available for anyone who needs it, plus plenty of floor space and two couches for these economical crunch times

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2009, 09:40:55 AM »

ADDITIONAL INFO:

CVGTO FORUM: Regarding safety equipment
hada68gto:
Nothing to join to take part in PITP. Just show up. No real safety equipment if you're running in the 13's. I think around 12 seconds, you need a helmet. Get one at Pep Boys. At 11.5 i had to have a flame jacket. Should you need one, Summit Racing sells them. When I hit in the 11.3 range they started bugging me about a 5 point harness (which I never bought) Anything below 11.0 they say you need a roll cage.

yowzerman:
I believe the helmet is required for 13.99 and faster according to NHRA rules. It must be SFI certified, at least, for 2005. Long pants and shirts with sleeves (short sleeves are OK but no tank tops) if you plan to race at all. Of course, anyone going fast fast will need the fire jacket, special seat harnesses and roll cages. Super fast will need a parachute.

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #19 on:** May 12, 2009, 05:59:19 PM »

UPDATED INFO: Gate Times & Fees

Gate Times
Event Day
Friday
Open 12 PM
Saturday
Open 8 AM
Sunday
Open 8 AM

Spectator Admission
Ticket Type
1 Day Adult $15
2 Day Adult $25
Parking $5
Children 12 & Under FREE (this counts us out even if we act 12

)

Participant Entry
Ticket Type
Autocross $25 per day
Friday Test & Tune $10*
Super Pro / Modified (Sat) $35
Super Pro / Modified (Sun) $45
Super Pro / Modified (Full Event) $70
Street / New Generation (1 Day) $30
Street / New Generation (2 Day) $50
Car Show $20 per day
Test & Tune $30 per day
Butler Quick 8 $20**
Autocross & Race $40 per day
Autocross & Show $40 per day
Show & Race $40 per day

*must purchase full event racer ticket
**in addition to racer ticket

PAYOUTS
CLASS        WINNER     R/U     SEMIS     RD#
Quick 8        $1,000        $400 $200
Super Pro (Sat)     $550        $150     -     $25 per rd (starts in 3rd rd)
Heavy (Sat)     $550        $150     -     $25 per rd (starts in 3rd rd)
Street        $250        $100     -
Solstice        $250        $100     -
G8        $250        $100     -
Firebird/Trans AM $250        $100     -
GTO        $250        $100     -
Front Wheel Drive $250        $100     -
Super Pro (Sun)     $550        $150     -     $25 per rd (starts in 3rd rd)
Heavy (Sun)     $550        $150     -     $25 per rd (starts in 3rd rd)

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2009, 10:22:29 PM »

100% coming to this. Can't wait....

smartin · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:11:08 AM »

Have fun! It looks like an action-packed weekend.

GXPsy Rose · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2009, 05:49:38 PM »

Quote from: smartin on May 27, 2009, 10:11:08 AM

Have fun! It looks like an action-packed weekend.

Aren't you going to join us in the fun & festivities. They have events for solstice only.

It was great seeing you at MM#5

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #23 on:** May 29, 2009, 07:35:55 PM »

We are leaving now. The Severe Thunder Storm has just passed... See you...

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2009, 10:07:43 PM »

We got back safely. Jeff and Pat were terrific hosts and allowed us to stay in their home. Thanks :yourock:

He's some pics of the events. We did car shows both days.

We all won "Top 25" on Saturday. Jeff-GTO, Pat-Sol GXP, Joe-SolGXP.
Today Jeff and Pat won "Top 15" and I won "Best in Show - 1985-2009"

News:

Welcome Guest!!!

Author Topic: May 29-31 2009 All Pontiac weekend @ Virginia Motorsports Park (Read 10384 times)

lil goat