Many of you will participate in this Calabogie event. We would like to share with you some information that will help you to plan your trip to Calabogie. This is a tentative schedule it will change !
Friday June 1st
-flags
-security
-driving position
-heel and toe
-down shift (the right way)
-threshold braking
-the ideal racing lines
-car control at the limit
-passing
-physics involved
Friday June 1st
- 09:30AM For those who arrive early to Ottawa we will have a visit to Chateau Montebello on Friday morning. We will leave from Hotel Brookstreet around 9:30AM. If you want to participate in this tour send me an email.
- 03:00PM The Viper convoy should leave from Montreal West Island (Exit 35 on Highway 40) on Friday at 3:00PM. We are counting on 30 Vipers in this convoy. It will be something very spectacular. Don't miss it.
- 05:00PM We plan to arrive to the Hotel around 5PM. Before arriving to Hotel we will refuel the cars. The evening program won't leave you much time and energy.
- 05:30PM to 7:30PM we will organize a large car show in front of the Brookstreet Hotel.
- 06:00PM Registration for the Calabogie event will start at 6:00PM in the Brookstreet parking.
- 06:00PM to 7:30PM we will have a cocktail in the parking around the cars. You have a cocktail included in your registration fee! We are working on a special alcohol permit with the city.
- 06:30PM Mandatory briefing for beginner drivers
- 07:15PM we will give our first trophy to the car that shines the most !
- 07:30PM Lunch for those who want at Brookstreet. You can also leave for your Calabogie Hotel.
- 08:00AM Registration starts at Calabogie Track
- 08:15AM Mandatory briefing for all drivers
- 09:00AM Evaluation laps starts at Calabogie Track for advanced drivers
- 09:20AM Intermediate drivers start evaluation laps and driving school theory starts for beginners
- 09:30AM Ladies start their activities at Brookstreet (Breakfast, shopping, pool, visit of ottawa, golf so on).
- 11:30AM Lunch starts at track. Lunch is included in your registration fee.
- 12:00PM Lunch break
- 12:45PM Mandatory driver briefing
- 13:00PM Lapping resumes
- 13:30PM Lunch ends
- 16:00PM Driving school ends for beginners. Return to your hotel to cool down in the pool.
- 17:00PM All driving activity ends on Track
- 17:30PM Pool party at Brookstreet
- 18:30PM Cocktail at Brookstreet (Cocktail is included in your registration fee)
- 19:30PM Lunch at Brookstreet (Don't forget to make your reservation for lunch. Call the Brookstreet please !)
- 08:00AM Morning walk or biking for early birds on track.
- 08:30AM Mandatory morning briefing
- 09:00AM Lapping resumes at track for intermediate and advanced drivers.
- 09:40AM Lapping and driving school resumes for beginners with follow the leader laps
- 11:30AM Lunch starts at track. Lunch is included in your registration fee.
- 12:00PM Lunch break
- 12:30PM Distribution of driving school awards.
- 12:45PM Mandatory driver briefing
- 13:00PM Lapping resumes
- 13:30PM Lunch ends
- 16:00PM Driving school ends for beginners
- 17:00PM All driving activity ends on track and we all go home.
- All drivers will get a refresh on safety
- All drivers will have to participate in mandatory morning and noon briefings
- Beginners will get a full training from theory to practice. We will explain them how to drive on a track. What to do and what not to do.
- Intermediate drivers will be assessed on Saturday morning. They will get a refresh on track driving theory. Will participate in evaluation lapping and get a personalized training.
- Advanced drivers will get the same attention as intermediate drivers. They will start the day with a follow the leader style lapping then they will do mostly solo laps
-flags
-security
-driving position
-heel and toe
-down shift (the right way)
-threshold braking
-the ideal racing lines
-car control at the limit
-passing
-physics involved
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