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Minneapolis MN Cars & Cafe, Saturday October 3rd 8am-11am, Kart track day afterwards

Discussion in 'North Midwest - USA (ND, SD, MN, IA, WI, IL)' started by LuisGT3, Sep 20, 2009.

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  1. LuisGT3

    LuisGT3 Formula Junior

    May 16, 2006
    423
    Orono, MN
    Full Name:
    Luis
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    Hey Guys,

    It's that time of the month again. Last month we had another record 450+ car turnout. By 9:15am the lot was full. This year has been a blast, if weather permits, we will do 1 last event on November 7th, but it will definately be cold and not as nice as October.



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    Keeping with tradition, this month we have another very special event planned after the C&C.
    The folks at Stockholm Motorsports Park in Cokato MN (Thanks Craig) www.stockholmkartingcenter.com , along with our Host the Minneapolis AutoMortorplex (Thanks Bruno) and Tyler and I have put together a great package ($120+ Value) for the first 42 people who sign up. (This event will be limited to 42 people so that we can all get enough track time).
    We will be leaving the Motorplex property at 11am sharp and caravaning out to Stockholm.

    Here are the details:



    Please join us at the Second Annual Cars and Cafe Grand Prix, held on Saturday, October 3rd from 1pm-4pm, at Stockholm Motorsports Park, in Cokato, MN. The 14 turn road course (see attached map) is 0.7 miles long and has some nice elevation changes as well.

    Let's finish off the summer with some driving on a nice track.

    Details:
    The cost will be $55/driver.
    Up to 42 participants. (As of 9/20/09 we are completely booked, But I am taking 10 extra people just in case somebody currently on the list backs out. Last time we had a few back out and it worked out great)
    Drivers will be weighed and their karts will be weighted down so there is no weight advantage/disadvantage.
    Drivers will initially be randomly divided into 3 groups of 12. After qualifying, the fastest third will be in group 1, next third in group 2, and bottom third will be in group 3 so everyone can race against drivers of similar ability.
    Helmets and driving suits will be provided.
    Will be run rain or shine.

    Format:
    10 minute practice session
    10 minute qualifying session
    10 minute race 1
    10 minute race 2

    Please e-mail me if you have any questions.
    Space is limited - please let me know if you are interested. I hope you can join us!

    Please note that our event is from 8-11am. Parking is first come first serve. If you show up at 10:45, the lot is more than likely going to be full and you will be asked to park in general parking.
    Unless you are looking to get this event shut down, please keep the burnouts and hard launches for the track.

    Time and Location:
    The event is from 8am-11am
    The location is the Minneapolis AutoMotorplex located at:
    1740 Motorplex Ct. Chanhassen MN
    Please check out the Motorplex’s website for map and other details: http://www.automotorplex.com/
    For people traveling east of 494 we would encourage you to take the Crosstown (62) extension (HWY 5) the where it becomes 212, exit on Powers Blvd (Which is 1 exit past 101) go right, drive approx 500 ft and turn left on Lyman (at the light) travel approximately 1 mile, turn right on Audubon and we will be 1.1 mile on the left.

    Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

    November 7th (Weather permitting)

    Pics from last month: (Thanks Alex)



    http://picasaweb.google.com/bellus.alex/CarsCafe9509#



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    See you guys on the 3rd!
     
  2. gandalfthegray.

    gandalfthegray. Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2006
    692
    Pinewood, MN
    Full Name:
    Steve
    I will be coming down with the 360 again and meeting up with my brother. He is bringing a supercharged 99 Viper RT/10.

    Hope to see some of you guys there!
     
  3. DesertTech

    DesertTech Karting

    Aug 24, 2008
    136
    not a good day for C&C IMO
    it seemed like the thinest turnout in a long time
     
  4. 2NA

    2NA F1 World Champ
    Consultant Owner Professional Ferrari Technician

    Dec 29, 2006
    18,221
    Twin Cities
    Full Name:
    Tim Keseluk
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  5. DesertTech

    DesertTech Karting

    Aug 24, 2008
    136
    hey, we still have November to look forward to. lets keep our hopes up for nicer weather!
     
  6. LuisGT3

    LuisGT3 Formula Junior

    May 16, 2006
    423
    Orono, MN
    Full Name:
    Luis
    Thanks for coming out fellas, if November is anything like today, we will not be doing a C&C. (We might do a burger/indoor karting run, but not a C&C)
     
  7. pyroguy

    pyroguy Formula Junior
    Owner

    Dec 20, 2006
    669
    Minnesota
    Full Name:
    Steve
    Just wasn't in the cards for me. Got stuck working (tranlsate - set up and wait all day for director to film a TV scene) Didn't get home till 6:30. Working is not a bad thing except when you have to do it for FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! Arggh! With a little luck it will be nice for everyone in November. For me, I will be back in Asia again so no C & C for me!
    Oh well!
     
  8. DesertTech

    DesertTech Karting

    Aug 24, 2008
    136
    Well, I was curious for the conditions next week, and weather.com says Sat. is supposed to be sunny with 0% chance of precip.!!!! Looks like we have earned ourselves a nice morning next week!!!!
     
  9. pyroguy

    pyroguy Formula Junior
    Owner

    Dec 20, 2006
    669
    Minnesota
    Full Name:
    Steve
    +1 Too many rain outs this past year! If the weather is good I say we go for it! I was supposed to be in Asia this week but it's been switched to Dec. I was hoping we would have enough interest to do a Nov. get together is the weather is favorable.

    What say the rest of you?
     
  10. LuisGT3

    LuisGT3 Formula Junior

    May 16, 2006
    423
    Orono, MN
    Full Name:
    Luis
    We are doing it again next Sat! See you guys there.
     
  11. DesertTech

    DesertTech Karting

    Aug 24, 2008
    136
    Is there going to be a rally after to celebrate another year?
     
  12. LuisGT3

    LuisGT3 Formula Junior

    May 16, 2006
    423
    Orono, MN
    Full Name:
    Luis
    Probably not, we are going to continue the events trough the winter (Snow tires and daily drivers welcome) and then we will do some sort or indoor karting or lunch afterwards.
     
  13. pyroguy

    pyroguy Formula Junior
    Owner

    Dec 20, 2006
    669
    Minnesota
    Full Name:
    Steve
    Just what I needed to hear! With some luck the weather will cooperate and we can get in a little C & C this Saturday before tucking them all into bed for the long Minnesota winter!
     

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