-  Call your Hotel to tell them that you'll be checking in late on Friday. (if you're coming Fabi first)
-  Bring Sun protection:  Hats, sunscreen, shade-tents for the events, as they are mostly outdoors.
-  Swap meet on Saturday, bring your parts to sell or trade..
-  Camera's:  For taking and posting pics after the event.
-  Exact change for BBQ:  I am sure our BBQ Chef will appreciate this one.  CAN$1.00/item: Drink or HotDogs.  The BBQ will be available and onsite on Fri. and Sat. 
-  If you're taking part in the Solo2 and/or Show-n-shine, try and bring exact change: CAN$30 (Price subjected to change) for Solo2 and $10 for show-n-shine.  Spectator are FREE.
-  Travel Documents for you US guys..  Check out Travel Tips link on left menu bar.
-  If you have portable hand held radios, bring them  Great for the cruze.. (short range CB's/2-way radio)

EVENT AGENDA

Shannonvile Track Day Details;  Friday July 17, 2009.

Fabi Circuit:  Named after Bertrand Fabi is a 2.23 KM, flowing, technical and precise circuit.  Below, you can see the layout of this track.  Registration is mandatory prior to any MR2's going on the track.  Registration will start at 8:00 AM at the Track.  Signs will be posted, so you cannot miss it!!   Cost this year will be CAN$100/Driver for full day of lapping.  Before the Driver's meeting at 8:30 AM SHARP, please ensure that you have registered, received your wrist band, and know exactly which group you are in.  Cars will be on the track exactly at 9 AM, and we will run in 20 min sessions/group.

Method of Payment:

-Cash (payable at upcoming OMC meets, check ontariomr2club.com events section)
-Paypal admin@ontariomr2club.com

You must include the following..

- Full name
- Mailing address
- Car model, type, year
- Track time (Beginner - Intermediate - or experienced)

Please contact us if any of the above payment methods do not work for you. 

Emails will not be confirmed and it is your responsibility to make sure you are reserved on the track attendee list. Any missing information will result in your email discarded and your spot will be given to the next available person. Please only reserve if you are serious on attending. If the track list is full, still an email as we will take the next name should a slot become available. If an attendee is late his/her name will be taken off the list and the open slot will be given to the next reserved person. If you have reserved and are unable to attend please let us know. Track slots are not transferable and trades will not be accepted.

This is a rain or shine event and will proceed regardless of weather conditions. Last years track event was a great success and track spots were filled in a very short time. We wouldn't want anyone to be left out this year!!!

We will be using the ever popular Fabi Circuit, named after Bertrand Fabi - 2.23 km, flowing, technical & precise.

Click Below for Fabi Layout

This event is a lapping, testing and tuning track day. No racing allowed, passing is allowed if you are on the straight-a-way and passing cars must yield the right of way.

Each class will be separated accordingly. You must have a helmet and have a mechanically sound car. We will have track instructors on hand and assigned to beginners for their benefit. Please take advantage of this option. Each class group will have a 20 minute track session and will rotate accordingly. There will be a limit of 12 cars per session.

Beginners will be taken on the track by a pace car to get a feel for the circuit prior to running the course.

We will also have flag staff and safety equipment on hand. In case the inevitable does happen, we will have an ambulance on stand by near pit row.

Safety is our number one concern. Any individual breaking track rules, being a general dumb ass, or has compromised the safety of the track and its participants in any way, will escorted to the gates by security.


We look forward to your participation in this years track event.

Facility Information / Directions:
Shannonville Motorsport Raceways
7047 Old Highway #2
Shannonville, ON
(613) 969 1906
www.shannonville.com

From Toronto:
Highway 401 east approx. 150 km (90 miles) to exit #556 - Shannonville Rd. Proceed south for 2.4 km (1 mile) to Hwy #2 - then east for 7 km (3 miles). Track entrance on the left hand side.

From Montreal/Ottawa:
Highway 401 west to exit #566 - Marysville Rd. Proceed south on Hwy #49 to Hwy #2 - then west for 2.4 km (1 mile). Track entrance on right hand side.

From Eastern United States:
Interstate 81 to Thousand Islands bridges. Proceed on Hwy 401 west - follow same directions as coming from Montreal/Ottawa.

From Western United States:
Direction Buffalo; - to International Peace bridge to Canada. Proceed on the Queensway to Hwy 401 east - follow same directions as coming from Toronto.
Direction Detroit; - bridge to Windsor to Hwy 401 east. Proceed to Toronto - then same as Toronto above

Saturday July 18, 2009:  Solo2 (Autocross) Event Details Below.

Ontario MR2 Club and the St. Lawrence Auto Club presents:

Solo2 at Picton Airfield

Caravans leaving Hampton Inn Hotel at 8:30 AM on Saturday.
Caravans leaving  Shannonville Fabi track Campground at 8:30 AM

Venue open: 9am
Number of runs aimed for: 6 (More depending on time)

Entry fee: $30

Classes:
MkI
MkII
MkIII
Modified

Modified includes all MR2 with significant modifications (Engine swap, Race cars)
Trophies awarded for 1st in class.

Solo2 Paddock

As shown on venue map, MR2 Competitors will park in the Solo2 Paddock. There will be an area designated for MR2s also entering the Show and Shine.

Registration

At the Control station (see Venue diagram) all persons entering Picton Airfield will have to sign the waver. This includes spectators. A minor (18yrs of age and under) will have to a separate waver to fill out.
Competitors of the Solo2 will be given a course map and registration form to complete. Multiple drivers of the same car require separate registration forms. Completed forms will be taken to the timing trailer (see Venue diagram). Running order number will be issued at the timing trailer and payment collected. No registration form, no competing. Inform timing trailer of multiple drivers when submitting forms.

Numbers

All Solo2 competitors will have their designated running order number visible on both sides of car. Numbers can by what ever means available. White shoe polish will be available for drawing numbers on windshield. Multiple drivers will have different numbers (minimum 5 numbers between drivers).

Tech Inspection:

Cars will be inspected prior to first run.
Competitors are reminded that cars are to be emptied of all loose items and wheel nuts/battery tie downs tight.
Inspection same as that for Friday night lapping.

Helmets:

Helmets of Snell 2000 or newer required (will be checked as part of Tech).
Club loaner helmets will be available.

Passengers:

Passengers are allowed as long as vehicle has proper seat belts and passenger wears a helmet.

In Car Video Equipment

Video equipment inside the vehicle must be mounted on the vehicle either by suction cup mount (i.e. Chase Cam mount) or rigid mount.

Spectators

Spectators are to stay in designated spectator area. Photographers are to check into timing trailer prior to approaching course.

Directions:

http://www.stlac.ca/Travel_Picton.htm

What is a Solo2?

Solo2, also known as “AutoSlalom” or “Autocross”, is a low-cost "grassroots" motorsport discipline that allows almost anyone to enjoy the thrill of automotive competition in a safe, controlled, and legal environment.

A Solo2 event consists of competitors driving through a “race course” laid out using pylons on a large parking lot or other paved surface. Because the vehicles race independently of each other, at no time can there be contact with another competitor. This reduces the risks considerably, allowing the drivers to concentrate on threshold braking and precision cornering.

Each run is electronically timed. Striking a pylon results in a 2sec penalty added to the drivers time. The fastest driver in each class is the winner..

Almost any driver can participate in almost any car, no matter the age, the make, the model, or the modifications that have been done to the vehicle.

Saturday is going to be one BUSY day!!  So no crazy drinking Friday night guys...  you don't want to be hurting the next day!!  You know who you are ;-)

Recently, one of our instructors who will be designing the course had a local event at the air field, and here is a sneak preview!!

The course in this video is rather complicated. It was connecting several element we used in the morning for training.

The course for K2007 will be both simpler (for those with little autocross experience) and shorter. Average times were in the 70sec range. We'll be shooting for just shy of 60sec.

ACTUAL SITE VIDEO HERE:  An example solo2 course

And for a fun little tour to get to the course. Gives a feeling how big and old this place is....

ACTUAL SITE VIDEO HERE:    A cruise into the Airfield
 

Folks, one thing I must warn you guys about, is that this location is all OPEN, it's an AIR FIELD!!  that means if it's too hot, it's going to be rally hot, with no shades around.  I would suggest people to bring hats, sunscreen and any kind of protection you can!!  Cause it's going to be a HOT ONE!!

We are also planning to have food catered onsite, but plan to bring some munchies and drinks with you....

Picton Airport Travel Directions

The Picton airport is located just a couple of minutes south of the town of Picton, Ontario. The town of Picton is located in the heart of Prince Edward County, Ontario's only island county. Picton is located in the golden triangle, 2 hours east of Toronto, 2 hours south west of Ottawa and 45 minutes west of Kingston. Surrounded by some 100km of beautiful Lake Ontario shoreline, Prince Edward County is one of Canada's most picturesque locations. Charming towns and cozy B&Bs abound in this historical tourist destination. These directions give a route with the smallest gradient for towing.

Direct Route and Locations East of Picton:

To reach the town of Picton traveling on highway 401:

• Take exit 566 south (Highway 49) and follow the signs to Picton.
• At the end of the main area of downtown PICTON (at the liquor store), bare left onto Route 10.
• A couple of Kms later, turn left onto Route 22.
• Enter at second gate on right.

Scenic Route from West of Picton:

To reach the town of Picton traveling from the west on highway 401:

• Take exit 525 south (Highway 33, Loyalist Parkway) & follow the signs to Picton.
• Before entering PICTON right turn onto Route 1.
• T-Right onto Route 10 and immediate left onto Route 22.
• Enter at second gate on right.

Maps