TRACK: Lap Attack! Series @ PGP Motorsports Park
05-28-2010, 10:03 AM
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PGP Pleased to Announce Lap Attack, a Four-Round Auto Competition
It takes a lot more than a heavy foot to drive a car fast around a racetrack like PGP Motorsports Park. Being smooth with the wheel, finding the right line and braking points, and knowing the limits of your vehicle are critical ingredients to turning a fast lap time at PGP.
If you're up to the challenge -- or want to find out if you are -- PGP has just what you're looking for. Already a great destination for family fun and excitement, PGP Motorsports Park is pleased to announce the launch of the Lap Attack Series, a rain or shine four-round auto lapping competition at the Northwest's premier multi-purpose racing facility.
"Our facility is so unique in what we have to offer and the Lap Attack Series is a showcase of how we are able to provide something new, challenging and exciting for our customers that no one else can," said PGP owner Paul Zalud. "The interest has already been phenomenal and we are really looking forward to showing the auto community exactly what we have to offer."
Round 1 of Lap Attack will take place on Friday, June 11, with a maximum of 36 drivers getting a chance to test their skill by recording the lowest possible lap times while navigating through three different configurations of PGP's state-of-the-art, .82-mile asphalt track.
The cost is $85 per entry and $10 per pit pass. The top three drivers in each class will be awarded trophies at the end of each round -- Round 2 is Friday, July 16 and Round 3 is slated for Friday, Aug. 13 -- with the class champions crowned after the final round on Sunday, Sept. 12.
The competitive field for each Lap Attack round will be divided into three classes -- front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) -- with drivers placed in six-car groups based on sign-up order, meaning it is possible to have 24 drivers in one class and six in each of the others. Drivers must possess a valid driver's license and tires must be DOT legal. Additional information, including registration and pre-tech forms can be found under "Racing@PGP>Car Events>Lap Attack" at www.pacificgp.com.
Gates open for the first three rounds at 3 p.m. for registration and tech inspection, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 5 p.m. The first on-track period at 5:15 p.m. will be a timed practice on the South Concourse Track (counter-clockwise) to determine comparable groups. Following that will be sessions on the North Concourse Track (clockwise), South Concourse Track (clockwise) and finally the entire track (counter-clockwise). Course maps can be found under "Facility Info>Circuit Information>Track Configurations at www.pacificgp.com. Times for the championship event (Round 4) in September will be announced later.
Competitive sessions during each round will be four laps each, with drivers turning one out-lap to warm their tires before three hot laps. The best lap time for each session will be combined with the lowest overall total in each class winning that round.
PGP has many subtle elevation changes and unique characteristics combined with multiple configurations which make it perfect for all categories of racing, including rental and competition karting -- featuring the exclusive "Stars of PGP" racing series -- Supermoto, drifting, car lapping, arrive-and-drive rentals, corporate events, group parties, practice days, and more.
Along with racing rain or shine, PGP features complimentary barbeque pits, tables and chairs, and coolers -- and unmatched views of the track from any part of the year-old facility. Add in a backdrop that includes 14,000-foot Mount Rainer and a pair of eagles nesting in nearby trees, and there is no wonder PGP Motorsports Park was named one of King 5 Weekend Magazine's Best of Western Washington great destinations for 2010.
It takes a lot more than a heavy foot to drive a car fast around a racetrack like PGP Motorsports Park. Being smooth with the wheel, finding the right line and braking points, and knowing the limits of your vehicle are critical ingredients to turning a fast lap time at PGP.
If you're up to the challenge -- or want to find out if you are -- PGP has just what you're looking for. Already a great destination for family fun and excitement, PGP Motorsports Park is pleased to announce the launch of the Lap Attack Series, a rain or shine four-round auto lapping competition at the Northwest's premier multi-purpose racing facility.
"Our facility is so unique in what we have to offer and the Lap Attack Series is a showcase of how we are able to provide something new, challenging and exciting for our customers that no one else can," said PGP owner Paul Zalud. "The interest has already been phenomenal and we are really looking forward to showing the auto community exactly what we have to offer."
Round 1 of Lap Attack will take place on Friday, June 11, with a maximum of 36 drivers getting a chance to test their skill by recording the lowest possible lap times while navigating through three different configurations of PGP's state-of-the-art, .82-mile asphalt track.
The cost is $85 per entry and $10 per pit pass. The top three drivers in each class will be awarded trophies at the end of each round -- Round 2 is Friday, July 16 and Round 3 is slated for Friday, Aug. 13 -- with the class champions crowned after the final round on Sunday, Sept. 12.
The competitive field for each Lap Attack round will be divided into three classes -- front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) -- with drivers placed in six-car groups based on sign-up order, meaning it is possible to have 24 drivers in one class and six in each of the others. Drivers must possess a valid driver's license and tires must be DOT legal. Additional information, including registration and pre-tech forms can be found under "Racing@PGP>Car Events>Lap Attack" at www.pacificgp.com.
Gates open for the first three rounds at 3 p.m. for registration and tech inspection, followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 5 p.m. The first on-track period at 5:15 p.m. will be a timed practice on the South Concourse Track (counter-clockwise) to determine comparable groups. Following that will be sessions on the North Concourse Track (clockwise), South Concourse Track (clockwise) and finally the entire track (counter-clockwise). Course maps can be found under "Facility Info>Circuit Information>Track Configurations at www.pacificgp.com. Times for the championship event (Round 4) in September will be announced later.
Competitive sessions during each round will be four laps each, with drivers turning one out-lap to warm their tires before three hot laps. The best lap time for each session will be combined with the lowest overall total in each class winning that round.
PGP has many subtle elevation changes and unique characteristics combined with multiple configurations which make it perfect for all categories of racing, including rental and competition karting -- featuring the exclusive "Stars of PGP" racing series -- Supermoto, drifting, car lapping, arrive-and-drive rentals, corporate events, group parties, practice days, and more.
Along with racing rain or shine, PGP features complimentary barbeque pits, tables and chairs, and coolers -- and unmatched views of the track from any part of the year-old facility. Add in a backdrop that includes 14,000-foot Mount Rainer and a pair of eagles nesting in nearby trees, and there is no wonder PGP Motorsports Park was named one of King 5 Weekend Magazine's Best of Western Washington great destinations for 2010.
05-28-2010, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by kelvin96gsr,May 28 2010, 02:54 PM
posted this on 6speed pacnw and someone deleted it 
05-29-2010, 02:15 PM
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This sounds awesome, but I'm traveling during one of those weeks and my car isn't anywhere near competitive 
...and Jared and RT are playing, so maybe I'll just hang out
...and Jared and RT are playing, so maybe I'll just hang out
06-02-2010, 06:11 AM
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they should do a stock class. cause those of us that have not put gobbs of money into our cars are feeling a bit discouraged. though i will likely show up to watch if i can get off work early.
06-02-2010, 06:48 AM
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luder and ALFYonso, just do it. For me, competition makes driving that much more fun even if I'm not going to win. It's a chance to test yourself against others and put down some official times as a benchmark to work against in the future.
There are a bunch of local drivers/cars that blow me away at auto-x events. I hope this lap attack event draws some more local talent to raise the bar.
Also, please invite spectators. Ultimately, spectators will make or break these events. If we want PGP to keep offering us this playground we need to show support by showing up.
There are a bunch of local drivers/cars that blow me away at auto-x events. I hope this lap attack event draws some more local talent to raise the bar.
Also, please invite spectators. Ultimately, spectators will make or break these events. If we want PGP to keep offering us this playground we need to show support by showing up.
06-02-2010, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GEARHEAD,Jun 2 2010, 06:48 AM
luder and ALFYonso, just do it. For me, competition makes driving that much more fun even if I'm not going to win. It's a chance to test yourself against others and put down some official times as a benchmark to work against in the future.
There are a bunch of local drivers/cars that blow me away at auto-x events. I hope this lap attack event draws some more local talent to raise the bar.
Also, please invite spectators. Ultimately, spectators will make or break these events. If we want PGP to keep offering us this playground we need to show support by showing up.
There are a bunch of local drivers/cars that blow me away at auto-x events. I hope this lap attack event draws some more local talent to raise the bar.
Also, please invite spectators. Ultimately, spectators will make or break these events. If we want PGP to keep offering us this playground we need to show support by showing up.
