Indycar Pre-race Parade Lap at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Yes, this post is long, but please read it all before asking any questions - thx
Weather permitting, ahem, we will have a parade lap before the main Indycar race on Sunday. The only cars eligible decal program S2000s. I don't have the maximum count of cars yet. This list is seperate from the decal list. Each car will either carry an Indycar driver or a VIP for a slow lap around the track. To be eligible, you must agree to the following:
- Have your car clean and ready by (time tbd, probably before 2pm)
- Remove your wind deflector
- Air con off well before you near the track (if you have a problem with this, then go pound sand )
- Remove all mud/dirt from your tires
- No hard tops (obviously)

I'll add to this list and answer these questions once i get more details. FAQs:
- Are passengers allowed? No
- What if it rains? Put your top up and then head back to the parking area. You may get to drive a lap....or maybe not
- Will new decals be added to the car? No, but i'm asking for this for this year
- Do you need to wear long pants? No, once you go out onto the track, you'll be in your car, you won't be walking around.

Again, I do not have the maximum car count that will participate. The selection criteria will based on a few things (club membership, amount/quality of Indy photos taken, and how active you are in the club.)

Like last year, I do not take requests regarding which person you want in your car, so don't bother asking. Much of the parade lap order will be based on your car color - trying to represent as many S2000 colors as possible and mixing their order up. Plus, the order may get mixed up if someone has to carry a cameraman, or they split the group in half again, etc...

I'll assume everyone wants to participate. Therefore, if you DO NOT want to participate, then post here.

Wear your t-shirt during the parade lap
If you wear a hat, it must be acceptable to Indycar (no profane logos, etc...)
Take a bottle of water with you, it will probably be hot while you wait on the false grid
You will have to sign a waver before you go out onto the track

One more thing - leave the parade boot at home....

 

I'll be out of the country. I'm gonna miss the get together and race, everyone have fun and enjoy, hopefully the weather will be great, with less heat and humidity.

 

Hey Pete!

Looks like a well-organized good time, nicely done.

I hope to catch up with you and others that weekend. I'll be there early Saturday morning.

 

Wish I could be there this year Pete. We've had the rain and the sun God knows what this year will bring!!!

 

ughhh this event just keeps getting sweeter

 

So far, i know three of you cannot make it on sunday. The official count as of today is 30

 

 

Pete

Are we suppose to get t shirts with the decals? Or are they giving it at the track?

 

Yes, wear your t-shirt. It is posted in the main thread - i will be passing your t-shirts out at the car corral location.

 

Looking forward to it!

Pete, if you want to, put me last in the lineup... I had a great time getting Danica last year, and want all the newbies to be able to experience this. Ill still do the parade lap for sure, Im just trying to let a newbie enjoy it too!

-Matt