Performance Driver Education Day at Watkins Glen May 29

[tvacc]

Hello all,
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America and Lotus Ltd are hosting a Performance Driver Education Day at Watkins Glen May 29. You can expect at least 2 hours of on track time during the day. If you are a novice or have not been signed off as a soloist by us or a recognized Track Day group, you will be provided an instructor. Cost is $495 for the day. You will need a Snell Auto Racing 2015 or 2020 Helmet. If you would like more information please send me an email to tvacc*at*lotusowners*dot* you know where. Its a wonderful way to get to know your Emira!

 

[VL3X]

Hello all,
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America and Lotus Ltd are hosting a Performance Driver Education Day at Watkins Glen May 29. You can expect at least 2 hours of on track time during the day. If you are a novice or have not been signed off as a soloist by us our a recognized Track Day group, you will be provided an instructor. Cost is $495 for the day. You will need a Snell Auto Racing 2015 or 2020 Helmet. If you would like more information please send me an email to tvacc*at*lotusowners*dot* you know where. Its a wonderful way to get to know your Emira!

Welcome to the forum @tvacc! The Glen is such a great track and I was lucky enough to get my Evora GT on it last year. I may reach out about this event.

 

[Time2Fly]

@tvacc is this something that happens every year? I'd make the drive next year for it.

 

[tvacc]

@tvacc is this something that happens every year? I'd make the drive next year for it.

So far yes. Depends how this year goes.

 

[CarrHarris]

Tvacc will be a new Emira owner as well!!

 

[Time2Fly]

So far yes. Depends how this year goes.

Well count me in for '25

 

[RyanGphoto]

Do we need to bring our cars or does this fee include the use of an Emira (one is provided for us)?

 

[tvacc]

Do we need to bring our cars or does this fee include the use of an Emira (one is provided for us)?

At $500 there would be no way to provide you with a car. You have to bring you own car, and a Snell SA Auto Racing 2015 or 2020 Helmet. Motorcycle helmets are not allowed. Car needs to be checked out by a shop within 30 days of the event. I suggest you insure it for track use. There are 2 or 3 good places to do that. I insure my Elise Sport 190 every time I go on the track with it. I have not checked this year but as insurance has gone crazy it may be more than the $350 I paid last time for the day at 40K. Basically how I look at it, it is a $1500 day. $500 for the track, $400 for the insurance. You will go through 1/4 tread of your tires so that is about $200. Room for the night $120-$250 depending where you stay. Gas, food, car check out at a repair shop. Quickly adds up, but worth it.

 

[Time2Fly]

Room for the night $120-$250 depending where you stay.

Or a large AirBnB for a forum contingent!

 

[robrmon]

At $500 there would be no way to provide you with a car. You have to bring you own car, and a Snell SA Auto Racing 2015 or 2020 Helmet. Motorcycle helmets are not allowed. Car needs to be checked out by a shop within 30 days of the event. I suggest you insure it for track use. There are 2 or 3 good places to do that. I insure my Elise Sport 190 every time I go on the track with it. I have not checked this year but as insurance has gone crazy it may be more than the $350 I paid last time for the day at 40K. Basically how I look at it, it is a $1500 day. $500 for the track, $400 for the insurance. You will go through 1/4 tread of your tires so that is about $200. Room for the night $120-$250 depending where you stay. Gas, food, car check out at a repair shop. Quickly adds up, but worth it.

I am so in for this next year

 

[tvacc]

Or a large AirBnB for a forum contingent!

We have an arrangement with a motel in the Town of Watkins Glen. They have 19 rooms. We have booked 6 so far. $120 per night all in. If anyone is interested, let me know.

Tony V