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Dyno Day + Happy Hour at Autofab Racecars
2020-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Autofab Racecars, 7443 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD, 21075, United States
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve done a dyno day at GTM. And this year we’ve teamed up with our friends at Autofab Racecars in Elkridge, MD for an exclusive DYNO DAY / BBQ + HAPPY HOUR along with a TOUR of their facility. (Don’t know much about Autofab, check out this field trip article to learn more.)
For the folks that want to run their cars on the rollers, purchase your e-Ticket below. Price includes 3 pulls on the Dyno (2-wheel-drive only) as well as a cover charge for the BBQ.
If you want to come for the people, stay for the food… pre-purchase your HH/TOUR e-Ticket below. This promises to be an exciting event! Sign up early as spots fill up quick! **If you’re not a GTM member and are interested in reserving Dyno time -OR- are interested in coming to the BBQ/HH, please contact crewchief@gtmotorsports.org to make arrangements.
Event Updates:

Autofab can only dyno 2-wheel-drive (rwd / fwd) vehicles; sorry all-wheel-drive folks 🙁
Air/Fuel monitoring during the dyno pull can be added to your run; just let the staff know during setup. **There is an upcharge if you are running LEADED fuel.
Parking at Autofab can be tricky; so if everyone is bringing trailers we will have to be a bit strategic; No fear though, plenty of us to help coordinate.

VRL Series 11: Championship
2020-03-10 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live
We are back!
For yet another exciting series of Forza Racing action! Series 11 “the Reunion Tour” was designed by our resident Forza Fanatic Tom W and brings us back to our roots with classic B-spec racing as well as some very clever “bonus races” for 10 weeks. Racing will be held on Tuesday nights at 8:30pm (unless otherwise noted on the schedule).

VRL Series 11: Exhibition 3
2020-03-03 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

DIY Weekend 2020
2020-02-29 00:00 - 2020-03-01 23:59 | PA
This is a member’s only GTM event; click here for more details.
**NOTE: You must be Logged In to view this event – will show 404 if you are not logged in.**

VRL Series 11: Round 9
2020-02-25 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

Mountain Region Q1 Happy Hour - Flying Dog
2020-02-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Flying Dog Brewery, 4607 Wedgewood Blvd, Frederick, MD, 21703, United States
Come one, Come all – and join us for a Mountain Region Happy Hour at Flying Dog Brewery.
New members, old members, want-to-be-a member ?!? – This is a great opportunity to come out and meet some of the team!
RSVP below if you can attend!

VRL Series 11: Round 8
2020-02-18 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

VRL Series 11: Round 7
2020-02-11 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

Simeone Foundation Field Trip & Happy Hour
2020-02-08 10:30 - 14:00 | Simeone Foundation, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19153, United States
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is located in South Philadelphia, less than five minutes off Route I-95, near the Philadelphia Airport and the Airport Auto Mall. We are approximately a fifteen-minute drive from Center City Philadelphia and Cherry Hill, NJ. It is one of the world’s greatest collections of racing sports cars. Through their theme, “The Spirit of Competition”, they celebrate the history and evolution of these magnificent machines. Simeone is open Saturday from 10AM through 4PM
A few GTM members have been fortunate to visit the Simeone Foundation in the past and have raved about the facility. We’ve decided it’s time for a field trip… and a NE Region Happy Hour. So Join us on Saturday Feb 8th!
Note: the Simeone Foundation does “demo days” (https://www.simeonemuseum.org/events/category/demo-days/) where 2 vehicles are taken outside and driven around the campus; very cool experience. Admissions is $12 for Adults between the ages of 18-64, paid at arrival. Learn more about the Simeone Foundation here: https://www.simeonemuseum.org/about/
The Happy Hour will be held after our museum tour at: TBD
RSVP below if you’re like to join us for this field trip!

VRL Series 11: Round 6
2020-02-04 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

Annual Field Trip: DC Auto Show
2020-02-01 10:30 - 14:00 | Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join us for the GTM’s annual field trip to the DC Auto Show and DMV Region happy hour
Look back on previous field trips and see why you should come along.
Happy Hour Location:
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (www.cubalibrerestaurant.com)
801 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

RSVP below if you would like to join us!

VRL Series 11: Round 5
2020-01-28 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

24 hrs of Rolex Viewing Party
2020-01-25 00:00 - 2020-01-26 23:59 | PA

GTM Ski Club at Roundtop
2020-01-25 00:00 - 23:59 | SKI Roundtop, 925 Roundtop Rd, Lewisberry, PA, 17339, United States
Join the NorthEast Region in their 3nd annual “ski club” family event.
This year the Skiiers are going to SKI Roundtop in Lewisberry, PA.
This is a family friendly event, and open to everyone. Lift Tickets, etc will be purchased at Roundtop or Online.
Saturday Night Happy Hour/Dinner details: TBD
Contact NE Region Chief: Harry B for additional details.

VRL Series 11: Round 4
2020-01-21 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

VRL Series 11: Round 3
2020-01-14 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

VRL Series 11: Round 2
2020-01-07 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

VRL Series 11: Exhibition 2
2019-12-19 20:30 - 21:00 | XBOX Live

GTM End of Quarter Meeting
2019-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Q4 – GTM Region Chiefs End of Quarter Meeting – Conference Call

VRL Series 11: Round 1
2019-12-17 20:30 - 21:00 | XBOX Live

Happy Holidays! - Happy Hour
2019-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | The Corner Stable, 8630 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046, United States
Please join the DMV in celebrating a final happy hour before settling in for the long winter!
Join us for drinks and dinner at the Corner Stable in Columbia, MD on 12/12 at 6pm-9pm.
Drinks: 2 on GTM and the rest is on you (cash bar) – unlimited refills 😉
Appetizers: Crab Dip – Rich and creamy dip topped with cheddar cheese. Served with pita chips. and Grilled Vegetable Tray – Grilled eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash and red onions, served with pita chips and hummus
Entrée and sides: Baltimore’s Best Baby Back Ribs: These meaty, mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs fall right off the bone. Served with our homemade barbeque sauce or our spicy Texas style sauce. The BEST you’ll ever taste! Served with Green Beans and Potato Salad.
Dessert: Brownie & Cookie Tray
Purchase your eTicket below to be part of the event!

VRL Series 11: Exhibition 1
2019-12-10 20:30 - 21:30 | XBOX Live

Annual Membership Renewal & EOY Survey
2019-12-01 00:00 - 2019-12-31 23:59 | PA
GTM’ers – It’s that time again, the season has come to a close and we’re headed into the winter repair months. But it’s also time to re-up your GTM membership! And as promised we’ve made this years EOY survey and renewal “the shortest one yet.”

And, if you’re a former GTM member and would like to renew for 2020; this is your chance!
Be sure to check out all the changes we’ve made to our website www.gtmotorsports.org, our social media @grantouringmotorsports, all new videos on our youtube channel – and upcoming Events for Winter 2020 – which will be added here

Please use the link below to renew your membership – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVWY9MD

Note: you have until 12/31/2019 to renew your membership for 2020; After that time, non-renewals will have their access to members-only areas of the website, FB-group, SLACK, and other benefits suspended.

Always remember that GTM is a no-annual-fee organization, but we are fuel by volunteers. If you’d like to give back to the club you enjoy be sure to check out the different ways you can contribute. – and as Gordon says “If you can’t be present, send dead presidents ;-)” From all of us at GTM HQ, we can’t do this without you all. Members like you make all of this possible. Thank you *ALL* for making this group such a success. Here’s to another great year!

Cheers; 2020.
~ The Crew Chiefs

Helmets off to Heroes (HOTH) 2019
2019-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Summit Point Raceway, 201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV, 25446, United States
A time honored DMV tradition started by Miriam Schottland called “Helmets Off To Heroes” is a High Performance Driving Clinic (HPDC) and Track Experience held on/around Veterans Day benefiting our troops. This event has been going on for over 10 years and is ready to gear up once again!
Last year SCCA graciously took over the event from Miriam and continues the legacy of her work. HOTH’19 will be held at Summit Point’s Jefferson Circuit. Registrations will be capped at 30 (first time) students and limited to enlisted and/or veteran members of the armed forces. Additionally SCCA will need help enlisting coaches for this event.
GTM has been involved with HOTH for many years and we are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with SCCA and PCA in honoring our soldiers and putting on a stellar experience for them. Registration will open 10/20/2019 via www.motorsportsreg.com – Be sure to sign up early as this event fills up quickly.
Want to learn more about HOTH? – Check out our reviews of HOTH’17 and HOTH’18
#thankyouforyourservice.

Update from SCCA on 10/8/2019:
Do you have a friend, daughter, neighbor, nephew, workmate, etc. in the armed forces or who is a veteran? We are asking for your help. Please forward this email to anyone you know who is active duty or a veteran and would like to attend a F-R-E-E Track Day (HPDE) as our way of supporting our military and saying “thanks” for serving.

Join us for “Helmets Off To Heroes” Track Day HPDE event on Sunday November 10th on Summit Point’s Jefferson Circuit. This event is open to active duty military or any veteran for FREE! You do not need prior experience and we will provide an Instructor in your vehicle with you. You will be in your car on the track, so you will need to be sure it’s in good condition – we will being doing an inspection at the track. Please see the attached Tech Form for you to fill out prior to the event, and bring it with you. You will also need to bring/show your military ID and a valid divers’ license.

The event consists of classroom training, Skid pad, braking exercises, Slalom, and track time with instructors. It will be limited to thirty veterans and/or active duty military in their cars and will be an all-day event.

The event is FREE but space is limited, only 30 spaces available. Supplemental Regulations are mandatory reading.

Even though it is free, there is a registration process and you must be pre-registered to attend. Please sign up here:
www.motorsportreg.com/events/helmets-off-to-heroes-track-day-event-11-10-19-summit-point-raceway-546554

Please also let us know immediately if for some reason you are unable to attend – we will have a wait-list and if you can’t make it, we will use your spot for someone else. This is much appreciated.

For questions, please contact me directly or read more here: https://www.wdcr-scca.org/hpde
Thank you for your service and have fun at the track!

Fall Finale Festival at VIR
2019-11-08 00:00 - 2019-11-10 23:59 | Virginia International Raceway, 1245 Pinetree Rd, Alton, VA, 24520, United States
GTM returns for our Fall Finale Festival with ACNA at VIR!
If you’ve been with us for this event before, you know it’s a track event at the beautiful, scenic and challenging VIR … with a ton of shenanigans thrown in.
The Crew Chiefs have coordinated the lodging and garages and more information will become available on the 8th of November.
This year you have a couple e-Ticket options for this event:
1). Pit Lane / Paddock Loft with a Garage Space**
2). Pit Lane / Paddock Loft ONLY**
3). Saturday Night Party ONLY – consider this the “cover charge” (this is included in the options).
Important Notes: we are limited to 4 rooms (8 beds); you will be sharing a room with someone else; and for those that purchased garage spaces; those cars will be parked inside at night – Garage sharing will most certainly happen during the day. If you would like to be a “floor dweller” in someones room, that is up to you to coordinate with the folks getting a bed. **Both e-Ticket prices include food/beverage fees for our traditional Saturday Night Party and other goodies.
Cancellation: If you’ve registered and can’t make the event, you are welcome to sell your e-Ticket to someone else in the club. However, cancellation must occur atleast two weeks before the event date for a full refund. Please contact Eric M or Brad N to make arrangements and discuss your scenario.
We look forward to seeing you at VIR!
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VRL: U.S. Grand Prix
2019-11-05 20:30 - 22:00 | XBOX Live
Continuing our current VRL Series (10); This is a US Grand Prix (COTA) enduro! Click here for details.

Animal House Part-3 & Awards Night
2019-10-17 00:00 - 2019-10-20 23:59 | Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Road 16, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891, United States
This event — what can we say, if you were there last year you know what’s up! if you weren’t, we’ll let’s just say it’s a party with a track problem. In addition to all of the normal festivities we will also be hosting our End of Year Awards Night on Friday the 18th.
Adapting to feedback from last year, we are making the GTM “Animal House” reservation process a much simpler and streamlining the packages using our e-Ticket system (below).
Package Pricing, includes Dinner/Happy Hour: Thursday and Friday night. Saturday night will be BBQ with HOD with desserts back at the House. Breakfast: coffee/donuts on Friday/Saturday/Sunday morning (at the Track in the GTM garages). If you would like something else for Breakfast you are encouraged to find something on your own. Price also includes: incidentals, supplies, credit card fees, etc.
e-Ticket Prices are as follows (for the 3-day weekend):
– $250 per (single) person. If you’re a couple, add + $150 for the 2nd person if sharing a bed ($400).
– $200 per (single) “floor dweller.”
– $25 per person for Awards Night ONLY.
Cancellation Policy: We understand, *$-happens,* in the event of a catastrophic or family emergency we will be able a portion of the weekend fees.
What to bring: You *do not* need to bring anything additional to the house. We plan to take care of all the shopping in Watkins Glen on Thursday afternoon
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND DETAILS AND HOUSE RULES FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE EMAILED AFTER YOU REGISTER.
Note: If you haven’t already reserved your spot you can sign up for the track event here.
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Motorsports Memorial Day
2019-10-10 00:00 - 23:59 | PA
Motorsport Memorial Day has officially been recognized with an annual day of remembrance. The motorsport community can now dedicate every October 10th to honoring the drivers, marshals, instructors, crew members and fans who are no longer with us. The date was selected in tribute to those who approached motorsport at “10/10ths.” – By sharing images and stories on Motorsport Memorial Day, the racing community can come together and pay tribute to family members, friends, colleagues and heroes who have lost their lives.

VRL: Petit LeMans
2019-10-08 20:30 - 22:00 | XBOX Live
Continuing our current VRL Series (10); This is a Petit LeMans (Road Atlanta) enduro! Click here for details.

GTM Racing at the 2019 SCCA Runoffs
2019-10-05 00:00 - 2019-10-13 23:59 | Virginia International Raceway, 1245 Pinetree Rd, Alton, VA, 24520, United States
Everyone. It’s almost time. Next week is the 56th running of the SCCA Runoffs. This will be my first time competing in the Runoffs and I am hyped! I will be running in the FE (Formula Enterprise) class. I am the in the final race on Friday the 11th. My race group is 29 cars (20 FE2 and 9 FE) the field is stocked with National Champs and wicked fasted dudes…and me. For those not familiar with the Runoffs I have 5W’s below and I have attached the schedule and my paddock location:
Who: Over 600 SCCA racers from all over the country and me!
What: The SCCA’s crown jewel event is the annual “Runoffs” and serves as a gathering for the top SCCA racers in the country to go head-to-head and prove who is best. The Runoffs will be the largest event in VIR’s history. More information is available at https://www.scca.com/runoffs
Where: Virginia International Raceway. Event tickets are available at https://virnow.com/events/the-runoffs-presented-by-sports-car-club-of-america/
When: Oct 8-13th I will be there starting on the 5th getting setup, through tech, and ready for Monday’s test day. My race is Friday the 11th at 5 pm.
Why: Because it’s fun and challenging! Come out and watch the races and hangout! Friday racing has the SRF3 race group with a 56 car field which should be a blast. Friday also has my friends Beth and Amy racing in the American Sedan class. Saturday has a 62 car Spec Miata field which should be chaotic. The entry list link for MSR is below for anyone curious about the different classes and car counts. Can’t make to VIR? No big deal. There will be a live stream and live timing and scoring on the Race Monitor App and on SCCA.com
Thanks!
-Sam Harrington

Runoffs Sked
Find Sam!
