quote Originally posted by fieroguru: This is going to be fun... R Runner it is a shame your car will not be running for the event, but bring your helmet and you can ride with me! Now if only you had some 88 sway bars to test!

We will have a good time hanging out any way. BTW... waiting for the final word from the testing and if all is good, I'll be ready to make '88 sway bar kits first thing after the 25th show! Sorry I don't have a set for you to run at the event.

Myself and a friend would like to attend. I have a G8 GT and he has an Firebird that's setup for road racing.

ugh this is killing me, I want to do it SO bad but im having tuning issues with the ecotec i got till this weekend to get it sorted or Im not gonna be able come to the 25th

Signups = 15, with 2 more possible. However, this is still less than half what we'd need to break even. We are still working on stuff to try to make this happen, so we haven't made a go/no go decision yet. I think we'll call it either way in the next couple of days. Sorry, that's the best I can do for now.

quote Originally posted by fierobear:At $150 each, it would only be 15 people with our current sponsorship.

What does this mean? I thought this sentence meant you only needed 15 total signups to have the event? Come on, this was the majority of the reason I signed up for the 25th!

I would have liked to have committed - but I haven't the foggiest what else is planned for that day... I know - I'm a lazy ass for not digging through things.

If you are going to go fot it - then I'll more than likely do the day - but won't be able to buy a ticket until the 23rd. I know that's not what you want to hear - but if you make your minimum then I'd be gravy .... right?

DrCPU

quote Originally posted by DrCPU: I would have liked to have committed - but I haven't the foggiest what else is planned for that day... I know - I'm a lazy ass for not digging through things. If you are going to go fot it - then I'll more than likely do the day - but won't be able to buy a ticket until the 23rd. I know that's not what you want to hear - but if you make your minimum then I'd be gravy .... right? DrCPU

Itinerary of events for Thursday July 24, 2008

Cars & Coffee with the Georgia Fiero Club 7 AM – 10 AM

Registration in Hotel Lobby 1 PM - 5 PM & 6PM – 8 PM

25th Anniversary Merchandise sales 1 PM - 5 PM & 6 PM – 8 PM
(Indoors at the Registration Desk)

Car Wash All Day

Car Classification 1 PM - DUSK

Photo Shoot 1 PM – DUSK
(Immediately after your car is classified)

Vendor Set up and Sales. Indoors and Outdoors 1 PM – 8 PM

Fiero Clubs Table Displays (Indoors) 1 PM - 8 PM

Track Day with Golden Gate Fiero Club 9 AM - 5 PM (Tentative)
At the Waterford Hills Road Race Track
located on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club,
4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. http://www.waterfordhills.com/cms/news.php

GM World Headquarters Tour 1 - 4 PM
Meet in Hotel lobby at 1 PM

Fiero Tailgate Party in Host Hotel Parking Lot 5 PM – 8 PM

I'm leaving tomorrow AM and will not be online for 2 weeks.
It would be great if we could know if this event is happening later tonight if possible.
Do I shoot for arrival in Pontiac Wed night or Thurs night?

Thanks Bear for going thru all the pain for the event

quote Originally posted by CC Rider: I'm leaving tomorrow AM and will not be online for 2 weeks. It would be great if we could know if this event is happening later tonight if possible. Do I shoot for arrival in Pontiac Wed night or Thurs night? Thanks Bear for going thru all the pain for the event

Brian and I have set a deadline for Saturday afternoon. We're still turning over a few rocks. Sorry I can't give you a final answer sooner. I'll PM you a phone number.

Thanks for the post details. I did make the track day at the Fiero meet way back in the late '80 orearly '90 - maybe the 10th?. The show was at the Silverdome and we had a great afternoon at the track. It wasn't an all day affair - but a lot of fun nonetheless. Wonder what it would be like now with the V8? hmmmmm.... good....

I still remember the drop around Archer corner - or was that Gulch turn......

Thanks

Some more pics....


OVERVIEW

Wow!
The turns sure look at lot tighter when you're up close and personal, and approaching them at 70-80 MPH or so.

Dam it - I just wet myself again

nice arials

anyways - since I paypal'd - do I just fill out this registration sheet, and hand it to ya on thursday?

Update?

quote Originally posted by DrCPU: Top Left corner that follows into a drop and Top Right corners are the toughest - but lots of fun....

yes - my favorite curve was the one at the bottom of the drop. with all the weight coming down from the hill - you got crazy downforce, and basicly keep accelerating like it was straight. and, of course - the push down into your seat.

some of these curves are WIDE. I was way to scared for many to actually push it thru some of them. by my third time out, was starting to get bold - but still had a ways to go. like the wide sweeper double, maybe triple apex sweeper which goes by the start/finish line. WWAAYY fast - and then the sudden drop & tight blind curve. I used the tower as my braking point - and that was pretty far back. yes - I'm a bit of a chicken still and - I was braking pretty dang early for "archers corner" as well (end of long straight).

but, my car has much improved - tho the 4-speed manual vs the automatic will keep me WAY busy - with the automatic - basicly just kept the car in 2nd the whole time. tapped it into 3rd at the end of the long straight. added rear sway bar, lowered 1" Eibach, 215 tires now vs the 195's I had. and, hood vent - but - I dont think that will do much - maybe in the long wide sweeper it'll keep the nose down a little better. cant wait till thursday.

Discussion is underway. I anticipate a final word soon.

I just rolled in for the evening. I have not spoke with Brian. I did just leave him a voice mail. Could you bring me up to speed on this?

quote Originally posted by Fiero 25 - Mark: I just rolled in for the evening. I have not spoke with Brian. I did just leave him a voice mail. Could you bring me up to speed on this?

Sorry, Mark, I gave him your number. I thought he talked to you.

Brian called Ken and they went over the numbers. Ken said that he could call a bunch of car clubs and thinks he can get some non-Fiero signups. They want to work on this through Monday. Brian and I would have to fly out, which according to you or Ken, would cost about the same as driving (Priceline quote). I suggested that Brian go alone, to save money. He could use my help, he says, but I told him I'm not mission-critical like he is. That's where we're at.

Ken, Brian and I had a long talk last night. We are working very hard to save this event. Brian will be on here in a little bit with more info.

quote Originally posted by Fiero 25 - Mark: Ken, Brian and I had a long talk last night. We are working very hard to save this event. Brian will be on here in a little bit with more info.

Brian and I are having a meeting with our club officers about the event and possible additional money this afternoon. Chances are we will figure out a way to pay to fly Brian out there to run the event. I will likely stay home so we don't need to pay my travel costs. We'll see what comes out of the meeting. Also, you and Ken are working to get more signups from local car clubs. We ain't dead yet!

just to confirm additional Paypal payment sent this afternoon, looking forward to Thursday

My additional payment has also been sent via paypal.

Additional funds were sent.

My additional are in as well.

We're having a meeting right now to work out the bugs and details for the event. As of right now, we need 8 more signups to guarantee the event will be a go.

We are so close. We really want this event to go. If you are hoping to stop by the track to drive, you need to make a commitment now.

Please sign up and pay by tomorrow (Monday, July 21) at 2pm Pacific time (5pm Eastern), pay at: goldengatefierospp@pacbell.net

Information and sign up forms at: http://michiganfieroclub.com/track_day.html

We have to make a final go/no go decision tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. Price is $150. If you haven't signed up, now is the time.

If we cancel, you will get a refund. So sign up!!!

If you haven't signed up yet, please Paypal $155 to goldengatefierospp@pacbell.net
($150, plus $5 to help cover the Paypal fees.)

And thanks to those who offered to donate money, and those who have paid the higher fee. Other donations will be gratefully accepted.

[This message has been edited by fierobear (edited 07-20-2008).]

Final push for the Fiero Track Day!

you should receive my money order and sign up form today or tomorrow .i sent it express mail last tuesday .it is under my name -steve ogilvie .hope this event is a go , i cant go to the weekend events , i have to work .so thursday and friday morning are it for me .

sent

Bump... Is the track day a go?

quote Originally posted by fieroguru: Bump... Is the track day a go?

Still working on it (meeting now). Word should come soon.

Someone needs to make a call.
IF it does not happen, people need to have some time to figure out what they will do. It will change many people's plans.

quote Originally posted by R Runner: Someone needs to make a call. IF it does not happen, people need to have some time to figure out what they will do. It will change many people's plans.

I thought we'd have this resolved about 3 hours ago, but the Michigan folks are in a meeting that hasn't ended yet. They are talking about rendering some assistance. That's what we're waiting for.

Sweet, I was/am really looking forward to this!

Now I just have to worry about crashing/breaking.

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