-  Call your Hotel to tell them that you'll be checking in late on Friday. (if you're coming to Shannonville Track first)
-  Bring Sun protection:  Hats, sunscreen, shade-tents for the events, as they are mostly outdoors.
-  Swap meet on Saturday, bring your parts to sell or trade, This one is always interesting..
-  Camera's:  For taking and posting pics after the event.
-  Exact change for BBQ:  I am sure our BBQ Chef will appreciate this one.  CAN$1.00/item: Drink or HotDogs.  The BBQ will be available and onsite on Fri. and Sat. 
-  If you're taking part in the Solo2 and/or Show-n-shine, try and bring exact change: CAN$30 (or less,Price subjected to change) for Solo2 and $10 for show-n-shine.  Spectator are FREE.
-  Travel Documents for you US guys..  Check out Travel Tips link on left menu bar.
-  If you have portable hand held radios, bring them  Great for the cruze.. (short range CB's/2-way radio)

EVENT AGENDA

Shannonvile Track Day Details;  Friday July 17, 2009.


This is a rain or shine event and will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Last years track event was a great success and track spots were filled in a very short time. We wouldn't want anyone to be left out this year!!!

We will be using the ever popular Nelson (Full Circuit), the 4.03 km, flowing, technical & precise.

 

This event is a lapping, testing and tuning track day. No racing allowed, passing is allowed if you are on the straight-a-way and passing cars must yield the right of way.

Each class will be separated accordingly. You must have a helmet and have a mechanically sound car. We will have track instructors on hand and assigned to beginners for their benefit. Please take advantage of this option. Each class group will have a 20 minute track session and will rotate accordingly. There will be a limit of 12 cars per session.

Beginners will be taken on the track by a pace car to get a feel for the circuit prior to running the course.

We will also have flag staff and safety equipment on hand. In case the inevitable does happen, we will have an ambulance on stand by near pit row.

Safety is our number one concern. Any individual breaking track rules, being a general dumb ass, or has compromised the safety of the track and its participants in any way, will escorted to the gates by security.


We look forward to your participation in this years track event.

Facility Information / Directions:
Shannonville Motorsport Raceways
7047 Old Highway #2
Shannonville, ON
(613) 969 1906
www.shannonville.com

From Toronto:
Highway 401 east approx. 150 km (90 miles) to exit #556 - Shannonville Rd. Proceed south for 2.4 km (1 mile) to Hwy #2 - then east for 7 km (3 miles). Track entrance on the left hand side.

From Montreal/Ottawa:
Highway 401 west to exit #566 - Marysville Rd. Proceed south on Hwy #49 to Hwy #2 - then west for 2.4 km (1 mile). Track entrance on right hand side.

From Eastern United States:
Interstate 81 to Thousand Islands bridges. Proceed on Hwy 401 west - follow same directions as coming from Montreal/Ottawa.

From Western United States:
Direction Buffalo; - to International Peace bridge to Canada. Proceed on the Queensway to Hwy 401 east - follow same directions as coming from Toronto.
Direction Detroit; - bridge to Windsor to Hwy 401 east. Proceed to Toronto - then same as Toronto above

**Friday Lapping Basic Performance Driving School* for beginners (Beginner Group)

Like last year, StLAC will be holding a lapping school for the beginner group. The school is optional. If you are in the beginner group you don't have to be part of the school, but we highly recommend it.

There is no added cost to be part of the school.

We just want the beginners with limited experience to get the most out of their day.

One requirement will be that the students of the school have to be prepared to let the instructors drive your car during the track sessions of lead-follow.

*What is it?*

The school will be over the first 3 hours of the day. Each hour will have an in classroom session (20-30min) and on track session (20min)

Each of the three lapping groups will be on the track 20min each with the Advanced and Intermediate groups going first. Therefore, when the first two groups are on the track, the Beginners are in the classroom. The classes will be under the covered area, past the concession stand.

Obviously, we will not be turning you into race champions, but hopefully you will gain skills and understanding to keep you on the tarmac with a big smile.

*Who is Teaching?*

The instructors are members of StLAC that are either race drivers with many years of experience or drivers who instruct with other schools. In many cases they are both.

*Class Room*

The classroom session will cover topics from:
- Preparing your vehicle and yourself for a day on the track.
- Seating position and comfort
- Vision
- Being Smooth
- Understeer/Oversteer
- Traction Circle (in simple terms)
- Entry/Apex/Exit (what to do when and where)
- Shannonville Full Track – How to drive it (what are all those cones doing out there)

*Track Session*

Up to two drivers will be assigned an instructor. The instructor will drive the lead car with the owner/student in the passenger seat. The following car will stay close (3 car lengths) so to be able to see the line of the instructor.

Half way though the session the pair of cars will enter the pits and the instructor will drive the 2nd vehicle with the owner/student of that car in the passenger seat. At the end of the session the instructor will debrief the students before returning to the class room.

*After Graduation*

After the school is finished several of the instructors will be staying to drive their own cars. If you are still unsure of your driving you are encouraged to ask them to either ride with you in your car or ride with them in theirs. Be warned, riding with some of the instructors is a kin to a 2-ticket ride.

Hopefully this school will give you some skills and confidence to enjoy your day without exceeding your abilities.

Saturday July 18, 2009:  Solo2 (Autocross) Event Details Below.

Ontario MR2 Club and the St. Lawrence Auto Club presents:

Solo2 at Picton Airfield

ACTUAL SITE VIDEO HERE:  An example solo2 course

And for a fun little tour to get to the course. Gives a feeling how big and old this place is....

ACTUAL SITE VIDEO HERE:    A cruise into the Airfield
 

Folks, one thing I must warn you guys about, is that this location is all OPEN, it's an AIR FIELD!!  that means if it's too hot, it's going to be rally hot, with no shades around.  I would suggest people to bring hats, sunscreen and any kind of protection you can!!  Cause it's going to be a HOT ONE!!

We are also planning to have food catered onsite, but plan to bring some munchies and drinks with you....

** Saturday Solo2 **
As last year, the St Lawrence Auto Club (StLAC) will be hosting the CE2009 Solo2 at Picton Airfield. This event is open to MR2s and non-MR2s. Members of StLAC will also be competing, in their own classes.

*Directions*
Directions to Picton Airfield

*Time*
Picton Airfield venue open 9am
Registration open and Course open for walk 10am
Driver’s Meeting with 1st Car away right after 11am

*Cost: $25*

*Registration*
Pre-Registration is available and all CE2009 competitors are encouraged to send in the competed form. Payment and signing of waver to be competed at Registration/Timing Tent prior to Drivers Meeting (11am). Forms will be available at Registration/Timing tent at 10am.


*Classes*
Trophies will be awarded to top time in MR2 and Non-MR2 classes at the end of the event.
MR2s:
MR2 NA (All Normally Aspirated MR2s – Mk1,2,3)
MR2 Boosted (Mk1SC, Mk2T)
MR2 Modified (Race cars, significant modifications, IE., Engine swap, extreme lightening, non-DOT tires
Non-MR2: (using the 4 StLAC Classes)

*Paddock*
Areas will be designated for MR2 Solo2 competitors, Non-MR2 competitors and Show and Shine.

*Waver*
ALL attendees to the Picton Airfield must sign the waver. This includes Solo2 competitors, Show and Shine competitors, spectators, and visitors.

*Marshalling*
Every competitor will have to marshal.

*Numbers*
Every competitor will be issued a number. This number is to be displayed on both sides of the vehicle. For multiple drivers of a vehicle, the driver must indicate to the starter which number is ready to run. There will be white shoe polish to wire numbers on windows.

*Results*
StLAC has a new computerized timing system. After each run the times will be printed and posted for all to see. The PA system will announce the times.

*Food*
There will not be a break for lunch.
MR2BBQ will be selling food and drink

*Saftey*
*Speed in Paddock*
Everyone is to drive at idle speed through the Paddock (basically everywhere on the airfield not being used for the course). There will be lots of people walking around.

*Helmets*
Snell2005 Helmets are the minimum requirement for the event. This includes Snell2005M. StLAC has several loaner helmets for uses by drivers or passengers

*Registration/Timing Tent*
Competitors are not to cross the line of cones designating the course area after the Event has begun (after Drivers Meeting)

Maps