Lewistown 2012

UPDATE : June 15 The track day has been extended for anyone OLDER than 18 that is interested.

All that is required for a driver is that you have a valid DRIVERS LICENSE and a HELMET. Whether you have insurance or not is your deal, our track insurance only covers damage done to the track in the case of a catastrophic event, not your car.

Drivers meeting will be at 9:00am, so if you have not paid make sure you are there early to get things all cleared up. I will be at the track by 5:30am.

We will also be running an open track as we did last year. The reason for not using the cones is the fact that it takes forever to set up, re-setup, and tear down. We could save about 8 hours over the course of the weekend just running wide open, which is what we will be doing.

If you have a passenger (only 1 at a time) along with you they are REQUIRED to have a helmet, which means that if you are in a car driver or passenger helmet is on, non-negotiable. If you plan on having a passenger BRING A HELMET.

Not sure how we will set up the run groups yet, but we will wait and see how many people ACTUALLY SHOW. Other than that just do once over on your vehicle and make sure it is good to go for a hot day of running hard.

UPDATE : May 04 Prices will be $70 for the weekend or $40 for a single day. I will start taking payments at the beginning of next month.

UPDATE : JAN 14th Dates have been changed to [size=18]July 7th and 8th.

UPDATE: Todd and Michaela's wedding fell under the June 23rd and 24th weekend, so I am trying to change to 2 weeks later. I will post again once things are finalized.

Our track days have been selected and they will be July 7th and 8th along with August 18th. Not sure what pricing will be, but I will keep you informed after I receive that information.

I also may set a cap on attendance as our last meet was awesome due to the low turnout allowing us to run all day without cones on an open track.

Before I get questions flooding in about it, I believe we will be staying on the grounds overnight in June as long as things go as they did last year.

Open for discussion.

But doesn't it cost a helluva lot more if fewer attend?

Not really. I would rather pay an extra $10 a person and have a more safe and open track.

True, however if it comes to that, you could do run groups. And I don't know about everyone else, but my brakes could definitely not hold up to a full day. Could only really go a couple laps before I'd have to take a brake break.

DoodieHead wrote:

Open for discussion.

What is there to discuss?

Should only have to make an attendance list.... deligate volenteers for what needs to be done, collect money, and have an event.

I volenteer to pay my fee and drive my car

P.S. make your own run group Cy and let your brakes cool down whenever you want. it's called an open track.

Better yet, I'll make my own run group where we try to avoid touching the pavement, should keep me out of traffic.

<-------- This guy = so excite to display his lack of abilities!

well you know you can count me in mikey. after all you guys do need somebody there to lap right well heck then i'm your guy. just look at me like a piece of tumble weed on the track just fly on by.

what would be the most cars you would take? I understand the point of taking a set number of cars only due to you could make more laps and be less crowded but also kinda sucks cause then you'd have people signing up right away and then backing out and not telling anyone so the person on say the alternate list wuold be screwed causet that person is inconsiderate.
I have yet to make it to one of these so I dont know how its ran and how people drive/respect everything so i cant talk much haha, Hopefully this year though if schedule is right ill make it to one cause i can't wait to push the evo on a track!
Personally I think having a set number of cars would suck cause some poeple who really wanna go could be fkd outta going. Specially if it ends up being two days thats plenty of time for a large number of cars to make laps. just set em up in classes and boom you getta make this many of laps this day and this many the next. that way everyone is treated far.

No, what really SUCKS is when I get stuck with a large bill at the end because people that say they are going to show up dont, THAT SUCKS and it happened twice last year.

Changing the June dates to the second week of July. Todd and Michaela's Wedding will be on June 23rd, so I am trying to push it back as there will be a few people that are regulars at the track attending the wedding, including myslef. LOL.

I am keeping an up to date section at the top of the first post so you dont have to scroll for days.

You're Awesome Mikey!!!!!

It wouldn't be a big deal for me to miss that weekend at the track myself but we are inviting a few of the MAEC members and it would be sad to miss them.

Unfortunantly I won't be able to make the changed date either as I will be in Hawaii on my honeymoon :p
We fly back in that saturday night the 7th so depending on how we feel (and if our budget allows) we may drive up suday and meet u guys there to spectate

I'd like to try to make it this year, but a few things need to be done to keep her cool first. Don't want to end up looking like a loser.

Damn. The new date screws me over also. Have fun guys!

Im in for it! Im sure I should have time to make it out this year. Keep us update!

ZipDriveX wrote:

You're Awesome Mikey!!!!!

It wouldn't be a big deal for me to miss that weekend at the track myself but we are inviting a few of the MAEC members and it would be sad to miss them.

Unfortunantly I won't be able to make the changed date either as I will be in Hawaii on my honeymoon :p
We fly back in that saturday night the 7th so depending on how we feel (and if our budget allows) we may drive up suday and meet u guys there to spectate

I hear you, man. I'm getting married on the 30th, so I don't think I'll be able to make the revised date either. :-/

Once the dates are "Official" I will create Facebook Page events for us so everyone can be invited on there

i was there but car did not like it do i get a discount:-)

The dates have officially been changed to July. Sorry if they do not meet everyones approval, but we only had a choice between the weekend in June and the July weekend we are going to be running on. Track is getting more popular every year and dates are getting harder and harder to come by.

Since I will be at Todd's Wedding the June date did not work for me.

god i hope the celica is up and running by that time, motor is ordered so we will see :O god i hope i make it

Any word on if the July dates are official yet?

July dates are official. Sorry, I have been busy in the realm of Skyrim.

Who has 2 thumbs and will be there? come on you guys know who...... ME! BRING IT

Facebook event page has now been created for the July weekend

Also I have been working on a new Lewistown Decal for us to have this year......... May not be able to get them made until the August event due to my wedding being my number 1 priority this year but I will be sure to get them made up

Alright guys I am in!!! I will be back in Billings for about 10 days in July so I will be at this race. My birthday is on the 7th so I am excited to spend it with my crew!!! I miss you guys and I can't wait to see everybody!!!

DoodieHead wrote:

No, what really SUCKS is when I get stuck with a large bill at the end because people that say they are going to show up dont, THAT SUCKS and it happened twice last year.

Post their names and make them pre pay this year

Na, what I am going to do is have 'X' amount of spots and that will be it. I would much rather have an all out day with not taking breaks and having run groups. One group, all day. So in other words, pre pay will be the only way you will make it (unless other engagements are made as some people live further away).

Our final track day of last year was amazing as we had about 12 cars and we just ran open track all day. Everyone seemed to have a great time and that is what I am going for. Having a huge cluster of cars and breaking it down into run groups really sucks as there are people that can run all day (RJ, James, Matt, Max, etc.) and if your car can take that then beat the hell out of it, that is what the day is for.

Anyway, I have not yet decided, but I believe 15 to 20 cars is a good number as there are always people in the pits and the track will have about 10 to 12 cars at a time.

Looking forward to getting out there again this year, good times as always.

I will let everyone know when I get the insurance and details about when to pay figured out. Sure it will be the same faces as always and I have NO problems with that.

As long as Michaela and I aren't completely worn out when we get back from Hawaii we totally plan to get up the next day (Sunday the 8th) and run the Venge to Lewistown. I have not missed one single Lewistown event and I don't plan on starting now!!

We would do this again.

i want to go so badly!!!!!!! so lets hope!

I'd like to attend again this year. But, at the present time, I can't commit. Might only be able to only do July 8th and not both days. Will let you know.

Had a very busy day yesterday, so I didn't end up going on the net at all. Stopped by Vern's and got the confirmation on the insurance, so we are good to go this season.

Thanks again to Vern and his dedication to keep these track days going.

Remember if you need tint with the club discount it is $165 for a vehicle, so hit him up at the Tint Factory.

Price confirmed yet? Ready to reserve my spot, along with a friend.

As long as the car show in Sheridan does not fall under the same days as the July Lewistown event, I would like to show up for the event. I will be around the area around that time.

Prices will be $70 for the weekend or $40 for a single day. I will start taking payments at the beginning of next month.

how do we pay?

also my friends wants to come, not to drive or anything just to come, does he also have to pay?

TuckerMadison wrote:

how do we pay? also my friends wants to come, not to drive or anything just to come, does he also have to pay?

Pay in person at the event, spectaters are free. But I noticed you are 17 and the insurance for the event cannot cover someone under the age of 18, sorry

That is correct Todd, only 18+ for the event. Also, I will be taking payment for the track starting here next week. I will let everyone know.

This year is going to be a bit different, advance payment only and there is only going to be 15 slots. For those of you who show up EVERY event you will have seniority over newcomers and to reserve your spot just shoot me a PM.

well, thats bullshit! haha next year. . .the car well be faster anyways!

You could still cruise up for the day to observe and get an idea of how these events work, maybe even get a ride with someone who is on the track... not the same as driving, but it doesn't cost anything and there's plenty to see

yeah man if i can get a day off and go up there you can ride with me

For all you Lewistown regulars you have till the end of the month to reserve your spot at this July's event. PM me to reserve your spot.

Also after you reserve your spot you can either Paypal or mail me your money. My Paypal is doodiehd@hotmail.com and my address is as follows:

Michael Card
Box 302
Shepherd, MT 59079

Fees will be $70.00 for the weekend, $40.00 for a single day, $55 for two drivers, one car for a single day, and $100.00 for two drivers, one car for the weekend.

Depending on interest I may add a few more slots later on, but as of right now we will stick to 15.

IF YOU PAYPAL MAKE SURE YOU SEND AS A 'GIFT' OR YOU WILL PAY THE $2.50 FEE

Looks like the first Lewistown meet of the year is officially full.

Added 3 more spots as the first 15 filled up pretty quick. For anyone that signs up I just wanted to make things clear that if you are going, make sure your cars are sound. If something happens to your car that is the risk you take and your $70 is gone. I cannot afford to have someone run around for 2 laps and blow their car up and want a refund for the weekend, that is not going to happen. If you want to be a part of this event you need to take responsibility and make sure your car is mechanically sound and ready for racing.

Make sure you do a once over on your cars and lets try and have a fun weekend of everyone being able to run the whole time, no breakdowns.

any idea when the next event will be?

Aug 18th

Paypal sent!

Hello all, I am a new user and interested in attending Lewistown track days in July. When can I sign up? Thanks, 406Dewey

Lewistown is full for the July session. There will be another in August.

Well it looks like there is a BUNCH of interest in Lewistown this year for some reason. I have had multiple emails and private messages about extending the attendance list, so I have decided to do just that.

PM me if you are interested in joining us.