Buy a Backdraft get a Free Track Day with Instruction

Cashburn · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 10:36 AM

Vintage Motorsports stays ahead of the curves with the Monticello Motor Club

Company to offer industry first "Taste of the Track Experience" with vehicle purchase

Wallingford, Conn. (August 13, 2010) -- Vintage Motorsports has teamed with the Monticello Motor Club to offer new customers the experience of a lifetime with the purchase of a Backdraft Racing RT3 Roadster. "Taste of the Track Experience" is an industry-first program that affords customers a personalized Track Day Experience to learn about their new performance vehicle in a controlled environment under proper instruction.

The Monticello Motor Club is an automotive country club and lifestyle resort located just south of the Catskills in Monticello, NY. In addition to the stunning and challenging 4.1 mile road course members have access to professional instruction, track-side support, premium car storage, fine dining and five-star service.

The "Taste of the Track Experience" will give Vintage Motorsports customers full access to the Monticello Motor Club for one day and will include:

Breakfast or Lunch plus refreshments during the day
Introduction to facility and a personalized tour
Full use of Member Facilities
Classroom learning session about vehicle dynamics and the track layout
One-on-One "In Car" driving instruction with Driving Instructor
Use of track helmets and in car communicators
Lapping Session in a Cadillac CTS-V to learn the track
Lapping Session in customer's Backdraft Racing RT3 Roadster

"We have worked hard to establish ourselves as the premier dealership for purchasing a replica automobile by giving our customers more than the competition," stated Jay Linke, President of Vintage Motor Sales. "This offer extends that commitment, by giving each customer the proper introduction to their vehicle and an experience they will never forget."

Full details on the "Taste of the Track Experience" offer and the Backdraft RT3 Roadster are available through the Vintage Motorsports Web site at vintagemotorsports.com.

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Based in Wallingford, Conn., Vintage Motorsports, working closely with Vintage Motor Sales, is proud to be the leading independent final installer for Backdraft Racing Component Vehicles. In addition to completing industry leading replicars for customers worldwide, Vintage Motorsports is an authorized distributor for Roush Performance Parts and Engines.

Cashburn · #2 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 10:58 AM

This is very exciting for us. The Monticello facility is top of the line in every way and we feel it is an amazing opportunity for our customers. Just so none of our existing customers feel left out, we are going to be introducing a program soon (should be ready next week) that will allow you all to take advantage of this offer as well.

charlandk · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 12:11 PM

Jay, this sounds awesome!
Also, the logo you used is great, should put it on some shirts.

Cashburn · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 12:26 PM

Thanks. And also thanks for positive response to our new logo...

mln385 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 03:45 PM

This is an interesting concept, how would any potential warranty claims be handled if they were to arise from such an event?
Both BDR's as well as the customers powertrain of choice? Would they be honored or would they be voided while on track?

Cashburn · #6 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mln385

This is an interesting concept, how would any potential warranty claims be handled if they were to arise from such an event?
Both BDR's as well as the customers powertrain of choice? Would they be honored or would they be voided while on track?

Fair question, if you are considering a new Backdraft from Vintage I am happy to help. Stop in and we can go over it. Thanks again.

BT SNAKE · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 04:17 PM

Jay,
I'm sure if the event is a training exorcise then
insurance of the participant is covered under their
policy in most cases. Each person will have to evaluate that.

Great idea by the way.

Hersh

Cashburn · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 04:23 PM

Thanks Hersh. Trying to give our customers every last drop. You have the option to run the final laps in the CTS-V as well.

6t8stang · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 07:38 PM

Very cool concept!

Mac VABCH · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2010, 11:59 PM

Jay,

I like this a lot. Hopefully it will inspire more track use of the cars....Mac

mln385 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-14-2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

Fair question, if you are considering a new Backdraft from Vintage I am happy to help. Stop in and we can go over it. Thanks again.

I have been to numerous OPEN track events over the years .and as these cars are coach builds and not completely shaken down the potential for an issue could be there. We both know I had my issues for a turnkey coach build.

A couple of years ago I attended an open track event with another car not my back draft, and this individual came with a freshly completed cobra (not a BDR) with a 460 big block 600 miles on the clock and roughly 600+ hp.

Well he went off course went air borne and put the nose in the dirt! Now I understand this is the worst case scenario and would not be a warranty issue but the point is the unforeseen could happen.
The motor could overheat and warp a head or blow a head gasket, the trany could snap an input shaft etc.

I am just asking if the warranty would be in place or suspended for the track event. Then there is the issue of public pictures on the web and the Manufactures denying claims. I have seen it happen.

If it is brought up and answered right from the start and explicitly stated how such situations were to be handled then no ruffled feathers so to speak and everyone knows what to expect.
Remember these are high HP and lightweight cars, so is the answer yes or no or case by case basis?

Cashburn · #12 (**permalink**) 08-14-2010, 05:34 AM

You should consider the facts:

A.) This is being done with instruction and is not an OPEN track day.
B.) This does not have to take place the first day you drive your Backdraft.
C.) Not a competitive Track Day, there is a difference from insurance, warranty, etc.
D.) It's FREE and OPTIONAL and UP TO THE CUSTOMER.
E.) It's FREE and worth nearly $3,000.
F.) It's FREE and you get lunch.
G.) It's FREE and we are the only one giving this away.

FYI there are a couple other dealers offering this but they are selling Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and I think the last one might be the lowly BMW

mln385 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-14-2010, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BT SNAKE

Jay,
I'm sure if the event is a training exorcise then
insurance of the participant is covered under their
policy in most cases. Each person will have to evaluate that.

Great idea by the way.

Hersh

I have heard many scenarios on this never actually had any first hand knowledge on someone being covered while on track, just word of mouth.
I have asked my Insurance company and they say absolutely no.

There is a specialized track insurance one could aquire but that is costly, perhaps if enough interest then the OP would be able to come up with a group rate for this type of insurance since he is looking at endorsing these type of events.

Cashburn · #14 (**permalink**) 08-14-2010, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac VABCH

Jay,

I like this a lot. Hopefully it will inspire more track use of the cars....Mac

Mac,
That is the concept. Next step is a TD car for Monticello. Thanks for the feedback on the FI, I'm pushing him to carb. but we will see.

mln385 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-14-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

You should consider the facts:

A.) This is being done with instruction and is not an OPEN track day.
B.) This does not have to take place the first day you drive your Backdraft.
C.) Not a competitive Track Day, there is a difference from insurance, warranty, etc.
D.) It's FREE and OPTIONAL and UP TO THE CUSTOMER.
E.) It's FREE and worth nearly $3,000.
F.) It's FREE and you get lunch.
G.) It's FREE and we are the only one giving this away.

FYI there are a couple other dealers offering this but they are selling Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and I think the last one might be the lowly BMW

Understood but there still is no answer on the warranty if any.
Not trying to deter anyone from participating in such an event, but I have unfortunately seen a few individuals have their day ruined because of an issue on track whether it be a competitive event or not. Would this event have a maximum speed?

We definitely don't want to talk a competition track event then the insurance companies really get strict for liability etc...

Rwillia4 · #16 (**permalink**) 08-15-2010, 12:28 AM

Jay,
Great idea, I wish I was able to have a fun day with no charge. I wonder if they will have a "wet surface" instruction, that would be a challange ...

mln385,
Thanks for looking out for us. To me it is black and white...Big Boy Rules, you break it you deal with it, don't expect someone else to CYA.

madmaxx · #17 (**permalink**) 08-15-2010, 05:57 AM

Wow, nice offering!!! I think anyone would be out of their mind to warranty any car used on any surface besides a public roadway. So take your new Backdraft go around the track at 50 mph to say you did it then get in the caddy and beat the sheeeet out of it.

Bailey · #18 (**permalink**) 08-17-2010, 04:30 PM

I tell you what Jay. You get a TD up there to Monticello, and I'll trailer mine up and participate with you guys.
Great concept. That is one track on my short list.
Some of you guys should think about The Reptile Roundup in November in SoFl. There will be 4 BDR TDs on track together.

Cashburn · #19 (**permalink**) 08-17-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bailey

I tell you what Jay. You get a TD up there to Monticello, and I'll trailer mine up and participate with you guys.
Great concept. That is one track on my short list.
Some of you guys should think about The Reptile Roundup in November in SoFl. There will be 4 BDR TDs on track together.

That's our next plan. Hopefully we an offer a TD with a membership

RMHINC · #20 (**permalink**) 08-18-2010, 11:06 AM

Jay , can I join the event ? I would love to bring the new Cobra & the BDR GT 40 for a blast ! Also I'm happy to pay any costs involved. Mark has some valid points but sometimes you just have to say "what the _ _ _ _ "! I have done many events @ Lime Rock. I've had training & instruction also which is very important. I have been fortunate that I've never had any real problems but if I did I think Rwilla is right & we're big boys and we are on our own. Although I don't think Jack Roush would mind if we exercised his engines a bit would he ???

Cobra #901 Roush 427
BDR GT 40 Roush 382 R
65 Corvette Coupe 327/350
67 GT 500 R
SL 55 AMG
06 BMW M 5