2012 Memorial Day at the Talladega Superspeedway
The Memorial Day at the Talladega Superspeedway is set for Friday & Saturday, May 25th and 26th. See you there...
Vettes-4-Vets Reception / Friday Night, May 25th
• Gift Shop - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Museum – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Food - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• Entertainment - 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Those going to the Friday night reception can park in the parking lot behind the NASCAR museum. Access to the parking lot and the Museum starts at 4:00 PM. The Museum has a gift shop worth visiting, but it closes at 5:00 PM sharp.
From 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM, fun and fellowship in the parking lot, meet the Vettes-4-Vets team.
The Reception Hall doors open at 5:45 PM. The food and beverage are available from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. This year’s menu is still being decided but we are sure you will enjoy the fare to be announced later. Because of popular demand, there are plans for a cash-bar during the reception. To drive responsively, one must drink responsively. Safety is paramount.
The entertainment is being planned and will be announced shortly. In addition, several raffles will add to the excitement. You can pick up your prepaid, collectable Memorial Day Event tee-shirt(s) at the reception. On-site purchases are available both Friday and Saturday while supplies lasts.
Vettes-4-Vets Track Day / Saturday, May 26th
• Line-Up starts at 7:00 AM
• Gate Opens at 8:00 AM
• Driver’s Meetings at 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM
• Track sessions start at 9:00 AM and run until 5:00 PM
• Track closes at 5:00 PM and all must be gone by 6:00 PM
You can line-up as early as 7:00 AM. On track sign-in begins at 8:00 AM by the large American flag at the main entrance. Here you will verify registration, sign the track’s waiver and enter the facility through the tunnel. You will need to have your wrist bands on and your car stickers already on the windshields. Please be sure to bring your registration package with you. Don’t leave home without it.
Garage Assignments
Upon entering the track, follow the road/signs to the garage area. You will be informed to your assigned garage. Those of you in the first two sessions will line-up at the gate to the pit road area. Staff will direct you to the correct parking area.
The rest will line-up in and behind the garage. You are not being assigned a spot for the whole day. For the afternoon sessions, you will be in a different spot.
Driver Meetings
Two driver’s meetings are scheduled. The first is held at 8:30 AM for the morning groups of cars heading out. A staff member will provide drivers with additional information in the paddock area, and answer any questions. A second driver’s meeting will be held at 12:30 PM for the afternoon groups of cars.
Sessions
• The first session pulls out onto the track at 9:00 AM, and from that point on each session goes out as soon as the previous session comes in.
• Only the safety vehicles and the current 15 car session will be on the track at any given time.
• Spotters will be in contact with the safety crew at all times.
• If a session is short (less than 15 cars), we will ask drivers from another session to volunteer to fill up the short session.
This year, we will have available 270 registrations. Each registration will be for two, 5-lap paced sessions. Each session will last approximately 13 minutes, allowing us to expand this year’s numbers by 30. In the past, we have been complete with all pre-sold sessions around 3:30 PM allowing for 60 to 90 extra runs. This year, we should be complete with pre-sold sessions about 4:30 allowing for 30 additional runs to give rides to Veterans, military personnel, and volunteers.
Extra Laps
Upon completion of scheduled run sessions, if there is track time left, the open sessions will be available to drivers at $25 each. The open sessions are used to give veterans, active military, and volunteers appreciation rides.
Photo Opportunities
There will be two main photo opportunities. The first will be on-track. In your first session, as you drive through the tri-oval area, a photographer will shoot your car. In your second session, you will be directed through Victory Lane, where a photographer will take your picture. You will be able to view and purchase your picture inside the track in the Goodyear building. The photographer also has a web site where you can purchase them at a later date.
Food & Beverages
Still in the planning stage. All proceeds go to help our Veterans.
Special Mini-Events
• Favorite Vette/Car
• 50/50 Drawing
• Main Raffle
Best of Show Contest
During the day, Staff-members will circulate and pick their overall favorite three cars. The drivers of the first five placing cars will receive an award. Winners announced at the 12:30 PM driver’s meeting. Participants may also vote for their favorite cars by ballot. The ballots will be available at the merchandise area.
50/50 Raffle
You can purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets Friday night and until noon Saturday. Raffle tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, 15 for $10, and 25 for $20. The drawing will be held at the 12:30 PM driver’s meeting on Saturday.
Your Participation is Helping Our Veterans
Registration, reception, merchandise, raffles, and food/beverage net-proceeds go to 501 (c) 3 nonprofits helping and/or honoring Veterans. This year the organizations are: