2020 VSCDA Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan XXXIV
2020 VSCDA Grattan Summer Party Invitation
The 34th Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan offers the best value in vintage racing, with more track time per day on one of the most challenging race tracks in the Midwest! You just haven’t raced until you have raced at Grattan! Find out what makes this event so special as we combine racing with social distancing in one fun-filled weekend.
The safety of all involved from workers to drivers and crew is our priority. With the current uncertainty of what local and state COVID-19 orders and guidelines will be by August, VSCDA has created a safety plan that meets or exceeds any current CDC or state-mandated guideline which will ensure all who participate will race in a manner that protects everyone’s health. The paddock areas, crew, drivers meetings, and any activities that would normally have people grouped together will require social distancing and be restrictive. The health and safety of everyone is foremost to us; all who attend will be mandated to comply.
Please join us as we welcome the Featured Marque; S2000 racers, along with the Great Lakes Vintage Challenge, The Trans Am Series races, Formula Vee series, and Spridget Race series in a racing weekend that you will not easily forget!
Our weekend of racing will provide special opportunities to benefit the Disabled American Veterans, where a small donation will get you a ride in a race car or a sports car to experience this magnificent roller coaster track on our Sunday Rides for Charity event. For our drivers, we will once again host an Enduro race to also support the Disabled American Veterans charity, sponsored by Jeff Porasik/Raymond James Advisors.
Come see for yourself why this is the “Must attend” event of the summer. You simply cannot pass up the value in the amount of track time, challenging wheel-to-wheel racing, coupled with the paddock friendships and food. We hope to see you there!
Please be aware-We are racing during unprecedented times. VSCDA will monitor and update our events as needed to meet current requirements concerning social distancing, large gatherings, and safety of workers, crew, and drivers. As we return to racing, we will do it responsibly; this will mean changes to the “normal” track routines, please adhere to all guidelines as we work through this serious health crisis, a final implementation plan will be available as the event nears.
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Details
When
Thursday, 13 August, 2020 - Sunday, 16 August, 2020
7201 Lessiter NE Grattan, Michigan 48809 USA Luke Skywalker [email protected]
Where
Grattan Raceway Park7201 Lessiter NE Grattan, Michigan 48809 USA
Invitation
2020 VSCDA Grattan Summer Party Invitation
The 34th Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan offers the best value in vintage racing, with more track time per day on one of the most challenging race tracks in the Midwest! You just haven’t raced until you have raced at Grattan! Find out what makes this event so special as we combine racing with social distancing in one fun-filled weekend.
The safety of all involved from workers to drivers and crew is our priority. With the current uncertainty of what local and state COVID-19 orders and guidelines will be by August, VSCDA has created a safety plan that meets or exceeds any current CDC or state-mandated guideline which will ensure all who participate will race in a manner that protects everyone’s health. The paddock areas, crew, drivers meetings, and any activities that would normally have people grouped together will require social distancing and be restrictive. The health and safety of everyone is foremost to us; all who attend will be mandated to comply.
Please join us as we welcome the Featured Marque; S2000 racers, along with the Great Lakes Vintage Challenge, The Trans Am Series races, Formula Vee series, and Spridget Race series in a racing weekend that you will not easily forget!
Our weekend of racing will provide special opportunities to benefit the Disabled American Veterans, where a small donation will get you a ride in a race car or a sports car to experience this magnificent roller coaster track on our Sunday Rides for Charity event. For our drivers, we will once again host an Enduro race to also support the Disabled American Veterans charity, sponsored by Jeff Porasik/Raymond James Advisors.
Come see for yourself why this is the “Must attend” event of the summer. You simply cannot pass up the value in the amount of track time, challenging wheel-to-wheel racing, coupled with the paddock friendships and food. We hope to see you there!
Please be aware-We are racing during unprecedented times. VSCDA will monitor and update our events as needed to meet current requirements concerning social distancing, large gatherings, and safety of workers, crew, and drivers. As we return to racing, we will do it responsibly; this will mean changes to the “normal” track routines, please adhere to all guidelines as we work through this serious health crisis, a final implementation plan will be available as the event nears.
Invitation
2020 VSCDA Grattan Summer Party Invitation
The 34th Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan offers the best value in vintage racing, with more track time per day on one of the most challenging race tracks in the Midwest! You just haven’t raced until you have raced at Grattan! Find out what makes this event so special as we combine racing with social distancing in one fun-filled weekend.
The safety of all involved from workers to drivers and crew is our priority. With the current uncertainty of what local and state COVID-19 orders and guidelines will be by August, VSCDA has created a safety plan that meets or exceeds any current CDC or state-mandated guideline which will ensure all who participate will race in a manner that protects everyone’s health. The paddock areas, crew, drivers meetings, and any activities that would normally have people grouped together will require social distancing and be restrictive. The health and safety of everyone is foremost to us; all who attend will be mandated to comply.
Please join us as we welcome the Featured Marque; S2000 racers, along with the Great Lakes Vintage Challenge, The Trans Am Series races, Formula Vee series, and Spridget Race series in a racing weekend that you will not easily forget!
Our weekend of racing will provide special opportunities to benefit the Disabled American Veterans, where a small donation will get you a ride in a race car or a sports car to experience this magnificent roller coaster track on our Sunday Rides for Charity event. For our drivers, we will once again host an Enduro race to also support the Disabled American Veterans charity, sponsored by Jeff Porasik/Raymond James Advisors.
Come see for yourself why this is the “Must attend” event of the summer. You simply cannot pass up the value in the amount of track time, challenging wheel-to-wheel racing, coupled with the paddock friendships and food. We hope to see you there!
Please be aware-We are racing during unprecedented times. VSCDA will monitor and update our events as needed to meet current requirements concerning social distancing, large gatherings, and safety of workers, crew, and drivers. As we return to racing, we will do it responsibly; this will mean changes to the “normal” track routines, please adhere to all guidelines as we work through this serious health crisis, a final implementation plan will be available as the event nears.
Fees
VSCDA Grattan Race Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Entry Fee:
Race Weekend Early Bird pricing $430.00
(A $50.00 savings if registered by 07/31/20)
Race Weekend Entry Fee $480.00
Refund Policy:
If cancelled by 8/7/2020 you will receive a full refund.
If cancelled by 8/8/2020 there will be a $35.00 penalty
Additional Cars:
Second car $150.00
Third car $135.00
Co-Drivers for the weekend $ 50.00
(Driver approval required prior to the beginning of race weekend)
Specialty Races:
JEFF PORASIK-RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL ADVISORS ENDURANCE SERIES
(A portion of Enduro fee is donated to DAV) $ 50.00
Trans-Am B Sedan Race $ 30.00
(up to 2.5 Liters)
Spridget Race $ 30.00
Additional Crew & Dinner Tickets:
Additional Crew $ 15.00
(Minors 12 and under free)
Friday Dinner Tickets $ 23.00
Saturday Dinner Tickets $ 25.00
Saturday Lunch-time Touring $ 35.00
Sunday Lunch- timeTouring $ 35.00
Saturday/Sunday Touring Pkg $ 55.00
Entries
2020 VSCDA Vintage Grand Prix AuGrattan XXXIV
Attendees
Schedule
Vintage Grand Prix Au Grattan
August 14-16, 2020
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, August 13
- Registration 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Entry to the paddock will be through the gate at turn one, then turn right for registration on the front straight. Stay in your vehicles for contactless registration. There will be staff to direct you through the process. If you arrive early, please do not park on the lane heading toward the paddock. All will enter at turn 1 gate onto the front straight. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
- Gate Opens 5:30 PM Entry on Thursday only will be via the gate at turn 1 and continuing down the front straight toward the paddock.
- 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tech Inspection Note: 6:00 PM to 9:00 AM - Quiet Time – No Race Engines
Friday, August 14
Race Groups
A 4J, 4JE, 4JF, 4V Open Wheel
B 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3E, 3F, 3G, 9, Closed wheel
C 4B, 4CF, 4F, 5, 7, F70 Open wheel
D G70, 6, 8B2, 8C, 8M1, 8B1, 8BS, 8M2, Closed Wheel
E Sports 2000 Featured Marque VSCDA welcomes S2’s to the au Grattan Grand Prix.
- All times are approximate! Listen for your call to the grid. Watch for when the group preceding yours starts.
- All laps/time listed per session are approximate! Subject to change by the Chief Steward and Event Chair.
- Track Crossings between sessions as time allows.
Registration 7:00 AM to 4:PM
Tech Hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No drivers meeting 8:00 AM … Watch Virtual Drivers Meeting
Worker meeting 8:15 AM … At Track Office
6:00 PM to 9:00 AM - Quiet Time – No Race Engines
Practice Sessions: 20 minutes 9:00 AM Practice #1 Group A
9:25 AM Practice #1 Group B
9:50 AM Practice #1 Group C
10:15 AM Practice #1 Group D
10:40 AM Practice #1 Group E
11:05 AM Practice #2 Group A
11:30 AM Practice #2 Group B
Lunch 11:55 AM to 12:55
12:55 PM Practice #2 Group C (Registration Porasik Enduro CLOSES)
1:20 PM Practice #2 Group D
1:45 PM Practice #2 Group E
Qualifying Sessions: 20 minutes 2:10 PM Qualifying Group A
2:35 PM Qualifying Group B
3:00 PM Worker break
3:10 PM Qualifying Group E
3:35 PM Qualifying Group D
4:00 PM Qualifying Group C
Jeff Porasik/Raymond James 4:30 PM Closed Wheel Cars
Enduro
5:30 PM Racing Complete For The day
DINNER 6:00 PM Box Dinner To Go – No Seating – Serving In Upper Paddock
Saturday, August 15
Saturday and Sunday Races will use a pace car. Please report to the grid lane 10 minutes before the start of your session. See “VSCDA Rules and Information” for details about gridding, pace lap, and start.
Registration and Tech Open 7:30 AM to 4 PM
No drivers meeting 8:00 AM … Watch Virtual Drivers Meeting.
Worker meeting 8:15 AM … At Track Office
Track Crossings between sessions as time allows.
Heat Races: 8 laps or 15 minutes.
9:00 AM Heat Race Group A
9:20 AM Heat Race Group B
9:40 AM Heat Race Group C
10:00 AM Heat Race Group D
Touring Drivers Meeting 10:00 AM Mandatory at the Tech Barn
10:20 AM Heat Race Group E
Sprint Races: 10 laps or 20 minutes
10:40 AM Sprint Race #1Group A
11:05 AM Sprint Race #1 Group B
Trans Am B Sedan Race 11:30 AM 12 laps or 25 minutes.
Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Touring Available. You must be a registered driver or crew, in a registered race car or pay to drive personal car. Touring available at no cost to workers. Registration for touring closes at l0:00 AM Saturday. You must attend the Touring drivers meeting.
Sprint Races: 10 laps or 20 minutes.
1:00 PM Sprint Race #1 Group C
1:25 PM Sprint Race #1 Group D
1:50 PM Sprint Race #1 Group E
2:15 PM Sprint Race #1 Group A
2:40 PM Sprint Race #1 Group B
3:05 PM Worker Break
3:15 PM Sprint Race #2 Group C
3:40 PM Sprint Race #2 Group D
4:05 PM Sprint Race #2 Group E
Jeff Porasik/Raymond James 4:30 PM Open Wheel Cars
Enduro
Dinner 6:00 PM Box Dinner To Go – No Seating – Serving In Upper Paddock
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Trackside Devotional 7:45 AM Behind Tech Barn
Worker Meeting 8:15 AM Track Office
Hardship warm-up 9:00 AM Open Wheel
Hardship warm-up 9:10 AM Closed Wheel
Track Crossings between sessions as time allows.
Feature Races: 12 laps or 25 minutes
9:20 AM Feature Race Group A + Formula Vee Challenge
9:45 AM Feature Race Group B
Touring Drivers Meeting 10:00 AM Mandatory At Tech Barn
10:10 AM Feature Race Group C
10:35 AM Worker Break
10:50 AM Sprite Midget Race Series
11:15 AM Feature Race Group D
11:40 AM Feature Race Group E
Lunch 12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
Touring Available. You must be a registered driver or crew, in a registered race car or pay to drive personal car. Touring available at no cost to workers. Registration for touring closes at l0:00 AM Saturday. You must attend the Touring drivers meeting.
Rides For Charity - Disabled American Vets … Cancelled For This Year
Final Sprint Races: 1:05 PM Sprint Race Group A
1:30 PM Sprint Race Group B
1:55 PM Sprint Race Group C
2:20 PM Sprint Race Group D
2:45 PM Sprint Race Group E
VSCDA Summer Party Close 3:10 PM
Thank you all for attending VSCDA’s Summer Party! See you next year.
Special thanks to all the Volunteer Workers!
Contact
Please contact the office with questions.
Vintage Sports Car Drivers Association
1600 W. Market Street
Logansport, IN 46947
Stacey Donato
Office Manager
Office 616-916-2650
Cell 574-721-1109
Fax 574-753-4115
Lodging
LODGING NEAR GRATTAN RACEWAY
Main Street Inn
117 W Main St,
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 897-1171
Candlestone Golf Resort
8100 Storey Rd,
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-1580
AmericInn by Wyndham, Greenville
2525 W Washington St,
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 236-3188
Winter Inn
100 N Lafayette St,
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-7108
Paddock
Paddocking at Grattan is graciously being handled by Kathy Newton again this year.
All paddock spots will need to be preassigned.
If you attended last year you will very likely have the same spot or near the same as last year.
If you did not attend last year, it’s a very easy process. Please contact Kathy Newton to be assigned a spot, and a map will be handed out at the track when you check in at registration.
Here is Kathy Newton’s Contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Cell phone: 269-806-6764
