2011 Northeast Zone Rendevous 6/10- 6/12 NJMSP

[ViperTony]

Fellow NY/CT VCA Brothers & Sisters,

2011 is off to a fast start and we've wasted no time in setting what appears to THE Northeast event of the year. Yes, it's confirmed...the 2011 VCA Northeast Zone Rendezvous will be held at our favorite track New Jersey Motorsports Park!!! And...will coincide with ViperDays!! Those of you that have attended our track days at NJMSP know how much fun the track is in and of itself but we've taken the experience to a whole new level this year which is sure to be a great time for ALL.

The NE Zones will be doing this event in conjunction with NARRA. The host track is NJ Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ. This world class track is home to Lightning and Thunderbolt Race Tracks. The host Hotel will be Resorts Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ, which is approximately 35 minutes from the track. We are working out the details to provide shuttle service between the Hotel and the track. For those members who wish to stay closer to the track we will be providing a list of hotels in the immediate area.

NARRA will be sponsoring the track event for the weekend, as well as hosting the Viper Cup Racing League and the USGT Championship Race. The races will be televised both days on Versus. Tom Hnatiw from "Dream Car Garage" television show will be the Special Commentator for the weekend. We have a limited number of "special rate reduced rooms" at the Resort Casino and Hotel. So once registration opens up I suggest you book your rooms early. We have a banquet dinner planned for Saturday evening! So bring your spouse or significant other.​

Please contact Steve Katz or myself for any questions.​

 

[PrimeTime]

I'm locked and loaded. Going to stay Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights at NJMP. Really looking forward to this event!

 

[ACR steve]

the other hotel option is to stay at Resorts Casino. We will be having a cocktail party there Friday night and a banquet there Saturday night. Plus we are setting up a shuttle from the hotel and track (its about a 30 min drive). And there maybe some big name very special entertainment at the Hotel that night ( don't ask who we haven't been told yet )

Trust me on this : This will be an amazing event

 

[ViperTony]

Steve, will suites be available at the track too? I assume with the races planned for the weekend, those rooms will be booked up well in advance.

Oh and if the "big name entertainment" has something to do with some dressing up as Grandma Byrd, count me out.

 

[ACR steve]

Tony, the suites at the track are filling up very fast I think they only have 15-20 to start with. The other option is to rent a condo at the track (they are very nice to say the least and have a couple of bedrooms) The other option is to stay outside the track at a hotel or stay in Atlantic City where our cocktail party and banquet will be . (private parking with security has been arranged in AC) we will even have shuttle service from the AC hotel back and forth from the track

 

[Just A Dream]

Do we have use of the track fri sat and sunday or just sta sunday?

 

[ACR steve]

Russ,
Sat and Sun are part of the event. Friday will be a test and tune day for racers that will be an additional charge. You could race your stock car if you like at the event in the the new Gt Series with NARRA. Its all power to weight based classes

 

[Just A Dream]

I booked my room, We will be there for saturday and sundays events.Will Saturday and sunday be the same format as last time we were there?

 

[ACR steve]

Somewhat but a lot more exciting . Remember we will have our event along with Comp Coupe races and ACR-X pro races .At night we will have the Rendevous events as well. It will be awesome

 

[Richie7]

Steve,
Are we doing Lightning or Thunderbolt or both? Which days for which tracks?
Thanks!
Rich

 

[ACR steve]

Rich,
We will be running Thunderbolt Sat and Sunday. Its what they consider there pro track. All the big pro races are on that track. Sign up should be available in a week or so.

I suggest everyone sign up early we will sell out and have wait lists for some run groups.We will also have plenty of instructors on hand for the event.

 

[ViperTony]

I booked my room, We will be there for saturday and sundays events.Will Saturday and sunday be the same format as last time we were there?

Where did you book your room, at the track or hotel? Registration details should be available soon but I'm getting antsy.

 

[Just A Dream]

Tony, I booked my room on track. i stayed there last event the rooms are large .I have room for 1 person if any one needs to crash.I called the track directly

 

[Mopar Steve]

Will there be any autocross set up? I have tracked some of my previous Vipers but this one is not ready (tires etc) but autocrossing would be a blast.

 

[ACR steve]

No autocross but why not track your car ? If you can use it on an autocross you can certainly use it on a track. Plus you will have an instructor in the car with you. Its a lot of fun and very safe.

Guaranteed that you will learn a a lot and make you a safer driver on the the street

There will also be Viper racing to watch, Go carts for you to race and some great parties planned.

 

[ViperTony]

I really wanted to resurrect our Venom Cup AutoX competition between NY/CT & NJ at ViperDays but open it up to all NE regions. It's a blast when did it at Pocono. But if you consider all of the racing/track/extra-curricular activities planned for this event weekend there's just no room or time for an Auto-X event. There will be PLENTY to keep us busy.

 

[Mopar Steve]

No autocross but why not track your car ? If you can use it on an autocross you can certainly use it on a track. Plus you will have an instructor in the car with you. Its a lot of fun and very safe.

Guaranteed that you will learn a a lot and make you a safer driver on the the street

There will also be Viper racing to watch, Go carts for you to race and some great parties planned.

Knowing my cars limits, and respect for both my car and others on the track.

I have driven two of my previous Vipers at Viper days, I have been to both "Track time " School and "Car guys" driving schools and have competed in "One lap of America" finishing a best of third in class. I have learned a lot and I am a better driver on the street. I've preached the same thing to other drivers BUT, If you read my post I said I need tires I also would need a set of track pads (Brakes). If I spin out on an autocross track in a parking lot at a whopping 20-30 MPH I will knock over some cones. If I loose it on a track at speeds in excess of a hundred MPH I could kill myself, kill someone else, Hurt an instructor, and at a minimum destroy my car.

The more I read your post the more angry I get. "If you can drive it on an auto cross you can certainly drive it on the track"? That has got to be the most irresponsible post I have read on forums in quite a while. You better reconsider what you post and to who those posts are directed at. If a young inexperienced driver/owner read your response and followed your advise, would you be willing to back up that advise when any possible accident happened?

I have been to Zone rendezvous in the past that did offer autocross, that is why I asked. I Know my cars limits, I am VERY CONFIDENT of my abilities and I am looking to have a good time, not take an unprepared car on a track. I'm looking forward to the karts and all the activities planned. Thanks

 

[ACR steve]

Mopar Steve I am very sorry you feel that way. My comment was meant as an enticing comment to avoid some undue scepticism that people have in general about taking there car on the track and was directed towards you. I responded to this:

"I have tracked some of my previous Vipers but this one is not ready (tires etc) but auto crossing would be a blast"

I can tell you that however you may feel , my comment about a car that is deemed safe for autocross would be safe to use during our event (especially because we would put it through the same tech requirements for both events) was not based lack of knowledge.

I have 20+ years as a semi-professional driver with over 15 class championships and have been a private coach for many novices and professional teams along with an instructor for many of the popular car clubs out there. If you take this and the fact that I insure close to 1000 participants annually for physical damage during HPDE events such as ours in my insurance program then you might even consider me as somewhat of an expert on the subject. (at least my insurance company does)

All you ever mentioned was a concern for tires, not brakes, not anything else. My theory is if you think you had ok tires for an autocross then by golly they just might be ok for a DE event such as ours.

If you wish to debate your personal opinion on the matter I would be happy to have the conversation on the phone or in person so that we both do not loose the true context of the concern

 

[Mopar Steve]

... my comment about a car that is deemed safe for autocross would be safe to use during our event (especially because we would put it through the same tech requirements for both events) was not based lack of knowledge.

We'll just agree to dis-agree then. The same tech requirements for both events? I've never used track pads for autocrossing and I have never driven street pads on the track. Also, older street tires (4+ yrs old) would be much safer in a parking lot than on a road course.

You sound like a very experienced and knowledgeable driver. I can appreciate your enthusiasm, just remember there is a huge disparity in the level of drivers here, and not everyone that posts a question is a novice. A very well known tuner had his Viper crunched when prompted by an instructor to push a little harder than he was comfortable with. Your encouragement/enthusiasm could be taken by the wrong person, just be careful.

I look forward to seeing you there, maybe I'll race you in the karts for a soda! ...If you think you're fast enough

 

[ViperTony]

Getting back on topic for a moment, registration details/form attached. So who's staying at the Resorts Casino? I think I'll be staying there instead of the track. Wife will join and probably wants hit the blackjack tables while I'm at the track. this is going to be a blast.

 

[ACR steve]

Tony,
There will be private parking at the Hotel with our own security. We also have arranged for a shuttle that will be running Fri,Sat and Sunday back and forth from the track to hotel.

 

[ViperTony]

Tony,
There will be private parking at the Hotel with our own security. We also have arranged for a shuttle that will be running Fri,Sat and Sunday back and forth from the track to hotel.

I'm there.

 

[Nader]

I am in definitely and will stay in the AC hotel. Cant wait

 

[Andrew2KRT10]

Got my room at the track, all that matters !

 

[ViperTony]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

ZoneRendevous

June 10, 11, 12, 2011

Hosted By NJ, NY/CT, NE, PA, Quebec Viper Clubs / Sponsored by NARRA
Marquee Sponsor Warnock Dodge​

Track:
New Jersey Motorsports Park
47 Warbird Drive, Millville, NJ 08332
Phone: 856-327-7225 • Fax: 856-327-8835

Hotel:
Resorts Casino Hotel
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. 08401
Phone: 800-322-1399

Wednesday Night: $59 Single or Double occupancy
Thursday Night: $59 Single or Double occupancy
Friday Night: $79 Single or Double occupancy
Saturday Night: $159 Single or Double occupancy
2-5 PM check-in

ROOMS ARE LIMITED AT THIS SPECIAL PRICE... RESERVE EARLY!!!

HOTEL REGISTRATION: GROUP CODE: VVIPER
Each individual will be responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations must be made through our Reservation Department by calling 1-800-322-1399 before May 10, 2011.
Each individual must identify themselves with VIPER Club of New Jersey or group code: VVIPER in order to receive the group discounted rate. Resort’s requires a one-night’s room deposit, per room, to guarantee individual accommodations. Reservations that are cancelled less than seventy two (72) hours prior to check-in will result in the one night’s room and tax charge to be forfeited.
Any reservations made after the contracted cut-off date are on a space availability basis at the current rack rate.

OTHER ACCOMODATIONS:

• Quality Inn & Suites, 1701 North Second Street, Millville, NJ 08332, Phone: (856)-327-3300, Fax: (856) 327-8092
Thursday Night $84.99 + tax Friday / Saturday Night: $127.49 + tax

• New Jersey Motorsports Park VIP Suites & 4 bedroom Condos (Limited Units) Call directly at NJMSP

The Viper Clubs have provided a shuttle bus for attendees who will be staying at the track or nearby Hotels in Millville. A schedule will be posted at the event.

EVENT SCHEDULE:​

FRIDAY:
Registration Resorts Casino Hotel
Boogie Nights VIP Party Resorts Casino Hotel

SATURDAY:
Track Opens:
Drivers Meeting:
First Session:
LUNCH: Trackside Lunch
PHOTOS: we will be doing a group Photo at the track
ACRX Series Race:
Viper Cup Race:
US GT Championship Race:
F1 Karting:
Banquet Dinner:

SUNDAY:
Track Opens:
Drivers Meeting:
First Session:
LUNCH: Trackside Lunch
ACRX Series Race:
Viper Cup Race:
US GT Championship Race:
F1 Karting:

Registration form attached

 

[Andrew2KRT10]

Got the room @ the track, got confirmation for the event, ordred new tires from VPA, all coming together just fine !!

 

[Mopar Steve]

MILLVILLE: Motorsports Park files for bankruptcy protection

This is where we are supposed to have the Zone Rendezvous.

Here is a link to the article:
MILLVILLE: Motorsports Park files for bankruptcy protection | The Daily Journal | thedailyjournal.com

The last paragraph says

“We wish to emphasize that none of these changes will affect our scheduled 2011 racing and so-cial events, Drivers Club Memberships, season passes, pre-event ticket sales, gift certificates, deposits or any other NJMP operation.”

I hope that stays accurate. I am looking forward to this event!

 

[ACR steve]

Steve no problems with events. I have 4-5 races there this year and all the sanctioning bodies are very comfortable with there situation. It was done to re structure debt. Not unlike a lot of companies are doing to take advantage of lower rates.

 

[Mopar Steve]

Steve no problems with events. I have 4-5 races there this year and all the sanctioning bodies are very comfortable with their situation. It was done to re structure debt. Not unlike a lot of companies are doing to take advantage of lower rates.

That's good news.

 

[ACR steve]

Everyone please remember you have to sign up for the event with NARRA and also sign up for the Rendezvous with us. Two different enrollments.

The event is starting to fill up please get your applications in. There will be no signing up at the track for this event. Once the cut off date is met there will be no applications excepted.

Trust me this is a not to be missed event