2010 Rolex 24 at Daytona

William930t · 01-12-2010, 05:37 PM

Who is planning to attend the race this year? We should arrange a Pelican gathering sometime Saturday...

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w21055 · w21055's Garage

I am going but not sure if I am taking a Porsche or not.

Phillip

Buckterrier · 01-12-2010, 05:42 PM

I'll be flying down Thursday but not going to the track until Saturday am.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

I'll be there from Friday on....I'm up for a meet. I'm flying in and renting @ MCO so I'll be Porscheless.

UPDATE 1/20/2010:

We'll meet up at Ocean Deck restaurant on the beach Friday nite @ 6:30. Please post your name for Roll Call. I'll see if there is any way we can reserve a spot there once I have a headcount.

http://www.oceandeck.com/

We can pick a time for the Pelican folks to meet up on Saturday at the track if you're interested-any suggestions? Race starts at 3:30pm, so maybe sometime about 1:00pm?

Buckterrier · 01-12-2010, 05:53 PM

Would be great to meet you Ed. Porscheless here also

I came sooooo close to trailering the Carrera down but didn't work out this year, maybe next.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Great, let's pencil in for Saturday. I'm not sure how crazy local restaurants get or if there's a good spot at the track? I've got a hotel on the beach, but I figure Friday night is about the most I'll see it.

SCWDP911 · SCWDP911's Garage

never been, AND it is on my birthday weekend(28th)...have to talk to the little missus... is it a kid fiendly atmosphere? What tickets would be best bang?

Matt Monson · 01-12-2010, 06:12 PM

We might be there. We're still undecided. We're sponsoring/working at the 48 hours of Sebring the following weekend. It's either go hang out at the 24 Hours at Daytona or head over to Puerto Rico for a few days. We're going on 2 years now and the wife still hasn't gotten a honeymoon. I'm gonna let her decide.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Shane, it has been my experience that Grand-Am and ALMS races are both family friendly. The 24 has more of "a carnival" thrown in too, so I'd imagine that at 3:00am, one may see inebriated maniacs? I think it will be as safe as any sporting event with a large audience would be in this day and age.

Make sure you do get the pass that allows access to the garages. That would be awesome to a child (of any age).

lyonsfin · lyonsfin's Garage

I may be going and will bring my 911 SC Targa as it is wintering in Georgia rather than CT.
Josh

TCallas · 01-12-2010, 06:19 PM

Stay away from the "Shark Lounge" if it's still there...

carreradpt · carreradpt's Garage

I plan on being there. I'm retiring from the USAF next month and we're closing on our house Thursday in Rockledge, about an hour south of Daytona. I'll be towing my P-car from WA state next week and hope to get there by the Friday before the 24hrs. My Mom just happens to live in S. Daytona. Very convenient. Last time I attended the race was 1974 just before I joined the USAF, 35 years ago. Damn! I have a 911 because of that race.

Buckterrier · 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by efhughes3

Great, let's pencil in for Saturday. I'm not sure how crazy local restaurants get or if there's a good spot at the track? I've got a hotel on the beach, but I figure Friday night is about the most I'll see it.

Staying on the beach also. Holiday Inn. I'll send a PM with my cell #. Maybe dinner Friday evening?

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Originally Posted by Shane Van Wey

never been, AND it is on my birthday weekend(28th)...have to talk to the little missus... is it a kid fiendly atmosphere? What tickets would be best bang?

Shane, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, (during the day),is very kid friendly. The fan zone is awesome for kids & adults alike.

Daschundracer · 01-13-2010, 03:29 AM

Live in Port Orange/Daytona. Crowds usually not too bad at any place for the 24 compared to NASCAR stuff. Hopefully will be warmer! Along ISB and the track, are several places to meet like a Panera Bread Restaurant, the Ale House. PCA has a Porsche Paddock in the infield also could be a meeting area. I would like to put faces with the names here!

Mark

ruby911 · ruby911's Garage

Possibly going. My college roomate lives in Daytona Beach, so I have a place to stay - just need to see if the Mrs. wants to go and try to find some reasonable tickets.

ruby911 · ruby911's Garage

The Mrs is out, so likely going solo.

I have been to that track +20 times, but have always been for Nascar races. This will be my first 24 Hour race there. Can the expereinced ones provide pointers on how to make the best of it. I am likely going down Friday night or first thind Saturday morning and leaving on Monday.

Thanks, Farrell

Grady Clay · 01-13-2010, 04:52 AM

I want to encourage any/all who want to get involved to become ‘volunteer crew’ for one of the Porsche teams. This is the way to really enjoy the race. Yes, it makes for a very long day – about 38 hours. Depending on your job, you can nap or sleep.

Every team must rely on volunteers. No one brings enough people to be able to handle 24 hours plus. Even if your job is just taking tires between midnight and 8 AM, it is being involved that counts.

One year I did it and we won overall. I never left the pit box for all 24. You can too.

Best,
Grady

dtw · 01-13-2010, 04:57 AM

Am going w/Britt, we'll be in the PCA Corral in his black 99 C4.

How about a get-together at the infield chili competition on Saturday afternoon? This will be our third year attending the cookoff, it is great fun.

efhughes3 · efhughes3's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grady Clay

I want to encourage any/all who want to get involved to become ‘volunteer crew’ for one of the Porsche teams. This is the way to really enjoy the race. Yes, it makes for a very long day – about 38 hours. Depending on your job, you can nap or sleep.

Every team must rely on volunteers. No one brings enough people to be able to handle 24 hours plus. Even if your job is just taking tires between midnight and 8 AM, it is being involved that counts.

One year I did it and we won overall. I never left the pit box for all 24. You can too.

Best,
Grady

Grady: Can this be done on a regular ticket/paddock-garage pass?

Grady Clay · 01-13-2010, 05:39 AM

Call all the teams in advance.
Arrange to meet them in the paddock.
Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
Yes, you will probably need to buy a pass.

If you 'work a deal' with a team, you will get on the 'crew pass' list and have total access behind the wall. I would generally choose to NOT be 'over the wall' as there are way too many amateur/immature drivers. If you do get over the wall, be very alert and careful. It is a dangerous place. Drivers are much safer in their race car.

Best,
Grady