OK, to update things on Sebring.
Thursday we are running the "Club Course" which does not include turns 14 - 17 and 1 and 2. The Club course is the more challenging part of the course with turns 3-13. Only running the Club course on Thursday saves us $3K in expenses.
Another reason I chose to run the club course on Thursday is because there will be novice drivers attending their first road course event. I want to get them at least one day of track experience before sending them out on that monster backstretch. Speeds exceeding 150mph are possible between turns 16 and 17. Not the sort of thing we want to subject to a green driver....
Thursday afternoon I picked up the information packets from the printing co.
As soon as I get all 450 packets folded and into envelopes them will be put in the mail to all of the DSCC members. Look to receive yours in the mail shortly.
If you are not registered with the DSCC of if your information has changed, please let us know and we will ensure you get a copy of the packet.
Sebring is open to all types of cars (to help ensure participation).
We have also invited members from the SVTOA to join us so hopefully slots will fill quickly.
The DSCC website (
www.deepsouthcobraclub.com) has now been updated with all the event information. Thanks to Jason Moore for all his help with the web site.
Please be aware:
I FINALLY go a copy of the invoice and contract from Sebring raceway.
Much to our dismay, the event must go on Rain of shine. If rain is forecasted we cannot cancel the event for any reason. 30 days prior to the event the track must be paid in full and we are locked in for the two dates.
Robert, Ruble and I tried our best to negotiate a better contract reducing our risk... Sebring of course said no. The contract is what it is....
Robert, Ruble and I pondered cancelling the event. We did not want to risk losing $21,000 of our member’s money if it rains in Florida
Like that never happens...
Instead we are looking into "Event Cancellation Insurance".
Basically we can "insure" the event against rain. The policy cost is not yet known (I have contacted a few companies and awaiting quotes). Early estimates are around $500 - $800 depending on how many "Dry hours" we request and the amount of rain we are gambling against.
This would amount to approx $10.00 more per participant to receive a refund of the event is rained out.
At this time we are looking for volunteers to help with registration, signing waivers and handing out welcome packets at the gate each morning. Additional volunteers are also needed for serving lunch on Thurs, Fri and Sat.
Volunteers will receive a "DSCC Racing Team" polo shirt for their services.
If you are interested in becoming a participant, please contact me for information.
More info will be posted as I get it.
Our next project is to design the T-shirts and post the artwork on the web site. Anyone with an artistic talent is welcome to contact us to submit ideas.
See you all in October
Ed
President, DSCC
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