88^°F High

Mostly Sunny

Chance of rain: 10%

Wind:                   SE at 5 mph

Humidity:           65%

UV Index:            10 - Very High

Sunrise:               5:38 am

Moonrise:           10:31 am

Moon Phase:      Waxing Crescent

OK, all of you should have received your credentials by now.  In your envelope you will find a letter with the track rules, basic information about what will be going on, a map of the track showing where our area is, and a drawing of the Sprint Cup garage area.  If you have not received your credentials by May 15^th, please send me an e-mail to verify your mailing address.
 
Attached to the garage area are the bathrooms and a first aid area.  Right next to the garage is the Goodyear building.  The Goodyear building is where the tee shirts, dash plaques, 50/50 tickets, and photographs are.  It is the air conditioned building where you can wait and stay cool.   Attached to the Goodyear building is a garage where the food will be cooked and served.  There will be some tables and chairs there for sitting in the shade.
 
In addition, there will be a Vettes-4-Vets tent where Shari will be.  She will be the one that handles missing decals, extra laps, lost and found, etc.  Shari works for tips, so be nice to her (She is also my big sister!).
 
Here are a few things to do before you leave home:
 
1.     Check your water level (It can get hot in Alabama)(
2.     Check your oil level (make sure it is not low at all)
3.     Check your brake fluid level (brakes are important when driving fast)
4.     Check your air filter (clean filter = better gas mileage)
5.     Check your air pressure in your tires (there is no air compressor in the track)
6.     Check the tread on your tires (I know NASCAR tires are slicks, but you still have to get to the track safely)
7.     Pack a couple chairs if you have room (we will have some, but not enough for everyone)
8.     You can bring food and drinks into the track, but no alcohol, please.  We will have hotdogs and hamburgers, chips, soft drinks and water available.
 
We got the notice from Talladega County.  There will be NO BINGO on Saturday.  We will give prizes away as part of the 50/50 ticket sales, so be sure to buy a bunch of 50/50 tickets!
 
The show & shine at Shops of Grand River in Leeds, AL is going to be great!  We have a couple gift cards to give away to the show winner and the lucky person who’s number we draw from the voters.  We also have some event tee shirts to give away.
 
We have a great group of volunteers this year.  If you think you might want to lend a hand, we could use some more help.  If you recognize a need, just ask if you can lend a hand.
 
I have a long list of alternates.  Alternates are people that registered after I had booked the initial 270 sessions.  So far, I have been able to fit several of these people into the schedule.  If you are one of these remaining alternates, don’t be discouraged.  A lot of things happen and if you come out, there is a good chance you will get on the track at some time.  We will allow extra laps after the pre-registered people have run.

The latest event handout is available as a PDF download. Print it and bring it with you...

2012_Memorial_Day_Event.pdf (136.28 kb)

Brandon Smith and his band, the Blackbirds, will provide a smorgasbord of music. The songs will include folk, light rock, and rock with an acoustic twist.

Brandon Smith on guitar…

We have all 270 slots filled with pre-registration. Thanks for all of you for your support this year.  It is going to be a great event.
 
Even though the track is full, there is still plenty of room for spectators, and spectating is free.
 
If you want to purchase a party pass for the Friday party, registration will remain open for that until May 15th. 
Since the event is catered, please pre-register so we order enough food.
 
If you want additional tee shirts, these will still be available until May 10th.  After May 10th, the order will be placed, and no more orders will be taken. 
We will print about 60 extra tee shirts to be available at the event for $20 each.
 
I ordered 200 dash plaques, and so far about 130 have been purchased.  The extras will be available at the party and at the track for $5 each.

The online car show dedicated to American-made iron: old skool, new school, and no school…

To test your car smarts, click here.

Entering the last lap to register for the Friday night reception and Saturday track day… Less than three slots left, so get into gear and register if you have not already done so… If you are just now registering, I suggest you check with Jeff Williams at jeff@vettes4vets.org or call him at (205) 492-2515 to insure space is available…

About four weeks to go and less than 10 track day slots left, hurry and secure yours! Also, if you registered and did not pay, get’er done, or lose your slot.

I know you have been wondering what the 2012 design will be, so wait no more!  Feast your eyes on the 2012 design. Get’em while they last…

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Only a few t-shirts will be available at the event, so if you want one, or two, please pre-order now at $15.00 each.  You can go to the registration page and make your t-shirt select.  Give the same information as your previous registration, and we will just add the shirts to your package.