What we are doing
Each year, AROC Detroit rents out various tracks to let people drive around the track, seeing how fast they and their cars are.  The event is open to anywone who wants to have fun and has a safe car.

Here's a link to our new web page Track Day event:

AROCDETOIT.ORG Track Days

We intend this to be a enjoyable day at the track, to stretch your car's legs before winter storage, and to improve your driving skills.  These are NON-COMPETETIVE events, so no times will be taken. 

We plan on giving the absolute maximum driving time, rain or shine, so be ready to go.  Cars will be grouped by performance potential and drivers' experince.

The Drogato Pista Memorial Day Event     
 
Grattan, MI Monday, May 25, 2009 Event:This is an open event for ALL CARS and ALL SAFE drivers. We intend this to be a fun, enjoyable, educational day at the track where you can drive at your car’s potential, and improve your driving skills. In this non-competitive event, we will give the maximum track time possible, rain or shine. Cars will be grouped by performance potential and drivers’ track experience. This is not a race.

Here's the Entry Form for Grattan Memorial Day

Here's the Tech Form

Tentative Schedule:

7:00– 8:00 am Tech Inspection & Registration

8:30 am Mandatory Drivers’ Meeting

9:00 am First Drivers Session Begins

12 noon Lunch and Touring Sessions

1:00 pm Restart Drivers’ Sessions

6:00 pm Event Closes

Drivers Sessions:

Requirements ALL helmets must be SNELL rated SA 1995 or later (eye shield or glasses for open cars) M rated helmets not recommended. SNELL label must be visible. No exceptions will be allowed. Roll bars for ALL open cars. Please call if you are planning to run a convertible or drop top. Stock 3 point, 5 or 6 point harness (NO 2 point or 4 point- strictly enforced).

Remember, this is a non-competitive event- no wheel to wheel driving!! You may be warned or dismissed for spinning, leaving the track surface, wheel-to-wheel driving or otherwise endangering yourself or others. Any car-to-car contact is grounds for expulsion from the event. Any damage incurred to the track will be the responsibility of the driver(s) involved. We intend this to be a safe and fun event. This is not a race.

Special Note: do-nuts are not allowed in the paddock, Nick.

Touring Sessions: During the lunch break, all drivers will be allowed slow touring laps of the track (no helmet or roll bars are required). Speeds will be limited by pace cars, no passing will be allowed, passengers will be allowed, and all drivers’ session warnings will be enforced as well.

“Touring Only” is available for $20.

Early Registration Fee:

AROC members: $110

Invited Club members*: $120

Non-members: $130

Touring Only, pay at track: $20

Guardrails: $250

There will be a $20 fee increase for all applications postmarked/submitted May 18 or later.

There is a $20 fee for registering at the track on event day ($40 total fee increase).

Garages are available at the track for $50 each through Grattan Raceway.

Track phone number is (616) 691-7221.

We will allow 55 drivers to register for the Drivers Sessions.

Entries accepted in order of receipt, AROC members given first priority, invited club members second, non-members third.

The track will charge a $10.00 entry fee to each person entering the track.The track phone number is (616) 691-7221. This is Grattan’s policy, not the Alfa Club’s.

Send the completed form under "Register" on the tab to the left, (online, email, or post) and payment to:

Randy Velikan

1212 Wright Street

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Please make checks payable to: AROC Detroit

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Sorry, applications received by mail will not be accepted after May 23. Please call if sending close to this date. Credits given, no refunds

For further information contact:

Scott Reynaert- Event Chair                                              Randy Velikan- Co Chair
(313) 562-9436                                                                (586) 215-5474
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OTHER TRACK EVENTS THIS SEASON:
September 7, Monday, “The Labor Day Italian Roast Track Event” at Waterford Hills

October 10 & 11, Saturday & Sunday, “The Return of the DUCE” at Grattan Raceway (track is run backward on Sunday 11)

 
 


TECHNICAL INSPECTION can be completed at Steve's European Auto, $40 (waives
tech at the track). Please call 248-674-2770 to schedule an appointment.

The TECH FORM is available ahead of time at
http://www.aroc-usa.org/calendar.php

*Lotus Club, MG Club, PCA, BMW Club, Shelby Club, FME, Viper Club, Corvette
Club, Mid West F Body Association, S2000 Club, S2Ki, NSX Club, Miata Club,
Chin Motorsports, MSCCA, CGI, Spectator Racing. Basically if you support a
Detroit area car club, we support you with a discount.

This event is sponsored by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Detroit.

Thank you in advance for your support!

The entry form will be up for the October event in a few months...
This was last updated Sept 25, 2008