The HAWK with Brian Redman

We'll be there Friday for the concours and then all day & night Saturday. 2 of our friends that were at the track for the first time this past weekend want to go up there again, so if they do join us I may sign up for touring to give them a 'proper' tour of the facilities.

 

I will be there Sunday but trying to see if we can make it up Saturday and stay the night. Camping is stupid expensive at the track so we are seeing what else to do.

 

Will be there Saturday night. Can't wait!

 

I will be there Saturday night with the girlfriend for the Sports Car Concours in downtown Elkhart Lake. might make it for the other events.

 

I will be there Saturday Night for the sports car Concours as well! Can't wait, it's going to be crazy!!

 

Alrighty we got our tickets for Sunday but it does not look like Saturday evening will be happening. This is the first "race" event my gf will be attending so it should be interesting!

 

Some "Life" stuff came up and we had to cancel this years trip. First time missing the event in 10+ years. Bummed out this whole week.

Friday's race car parade/show and saturday concours are a couple of the best nights of the whole year... incredible place/town/people/event/evening.

 

F-Chat gathering Sat night?

 

Yep Saturday night concours night and roaming around town looking at all the cars NOT in the show too - best night of the whole year by far. And thank GOD (although usually hot), the weather is ALWAYS great that day!

 

IMO, looking at the cars not in the show is half the fun!! Milwaukee Concours spectator lot always has a ton of stuff in it!

 

Regarding Touring, is it just a "follow the leader" type session? I just bought an IS-F and would love to have it on the track! I will be up there on Friday.

 

Jeff, thanks for the detail. Regarding the "crazy things" that people do, is it well regulated? I've done track weekends, etc so know my limits but I don't want to put myself and my car at risk in too crazy an environment.

Thad

 

I remember back in the day it was pretty loose and race cars would join in. Getting in a 'fast pack' was fun and triple digits was frequently seen. Aaaah good times!

 

I'll let you know Saturday afternoon how the speeds went . There's also always fun speed trap before turn 5's braking zone too

 

Thanks for the feedback guys, unfortunately I can only make Friday this year but likely will be touring with my dark grey IS-F.

 

We've done touring several times but have since stopped. Too many crazy people, (sadly younger guys) thinking it's an actual race. Has become a little to dangerous for my taste. It's something you should do once, but just be aware of what you are going to get into.

The last straw was some dipshxt in a kia sportage riding my ass when I was driving my 66 corvette. I also wonder how insurance would handle it if something happened.

Friday used to be a little less crowded but it's pretty much all the same now

 

I have heard lots of talk about Friday and Saturday but sadly that is not available for me. Any suggestions for Sunday such as places to watch or places to see/eat? This is my first time at Road America so have no idea where to watch from.

Will anyone be there Sunday?

 

Tamas, you're going to love it. You'll be able to roam the track at will. You're free to drive your car around the grounds anywhere but the paddock (you can walk the paddock though). For action, I like turn 5 at the bottom of the hill (or a little up the hill along the Moraine Sweep where they brake into 5), or the turn 6, 7, 8 complex. It's also fun to sit right along the fence of the front or back straight to get a sense of their speed. See the map below. I'd recommend roaming all over the place and taking it all in. You'll definitely find where you like to watch best.

Bring your own chairs if possible and a cooler. I usually bring all my own food and drinks. You don't have to be in the stands, you can choose to camp out where ever you want. I don't know the rules on grills, but I have brought in my own grill and cooked out.

The noise, smells, sights....they're all intoxicating.


Mark
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I'll be there. Sat night Concours too with the Diablo.

 

Turn 5 is my favorite as you can see them braking heavy, blasting up the hill, then coming around again for the final turn.

As far as eating, if you don't want to bring your own I highly recommend St. John the Baptist (right outside the pit area), the place down by the go-kart track is decent as well.