The C4 Gathering May 12 - 14, 2016

[tf95ZR1]

To all enthusiasts:

Listed below is a PRELIMINARY agenda for The Gathering in Bowling Green, KY on May 12 - 14, 2016.
In general, the focus of this year's Gathering is a day of driving at the NCM MotorSports Track on Friday, May 13, 2016.
The day before (Thursday) will be classroom-type instruction.
Taking into account past comments and criticisms, your Board of Directors has worked hard to offer a GREAT time for all.
Your signing up not only helps us to better plan and prepare our event, but also helps to support our event.

*Highly recommended pre-Gathering is Mountain Run 4*
"MR4 will begin on Sunday evening, May 8 and end on Wed, May 11 in BG, just in time for pizza at the U-Plaza."

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25863

Wed May 11, 2016

2:00pm – 5:00pm Advance and Onsite Registration Opens
• NCM Lobby

6:00pm – 11:00pm Welcome Reception - Holiday Inn University Plaza
• Holiday Inn University Plaza Lobby
• 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY
• Pizza and Refreshments provided


Thursday May 12, 2016

8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

9:00am – 10:00am Introduction to the NCM MotorSports Track
• Mitch Wright/Matt Buzby – speakers
• Chevrolet Theater

10:15am – 11:00am High Performance Driving Pt 1
• Vehicle Tech Review
• Chevrolet Theater

11:00am - 12:00pm Lunch

12:00pm - 12:45pm High Performance Driving Pt 2
• Vehicle Dynamics & Car Control
• Chevrolet Theater

1:00pm - 1:45pm High Performance Driving Pt 3
• Line Techniques (Turn in points, Apex, Exit)
• Chevrolet Theater

2:00pm - 2:45pm High Performance Driving Pt 4
• Driving Emergencies
• Chevrolet Theater

3:00pm - 5:00pm Road Tour/Drive

5:00pm NCM Closes

6:00pm On-your-own evening. Traditional are BBQ's in the Holiday Inn Parking Lot



Friday May 13, 2016

8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

7:30am - 12:00pm Touring Laps
• NCM MotorSports Track
• Approximately 4 laps- $45

If you’ve always wanted to take your Corvette on the track, but didn’t want to commit to an entire day of “thrashing”,
here is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Convertibles? Trailer Queen? NCCC Concours Winner?
No track experience? No helmet? Passengers? NO PROBLEM!!
Touring Laps Last Approximately 4 Laps
NOTE: Sand-bagging will not be permitted and will be enforced by a full-field Black Flag and end-of-session for everyone.

11:30am - 1:00pm Hot Laps
• NCM MotorSports Track
• Ride with a Professional driver in one of the NCM's Corvettes
• Rides are approximately 2 laps- ONSITE Registration Only
• $100 Per Ride

12:30pm - 4:00pm TrackX
• NCM MotorSports Track
• 75$
The Track X program is a new driving event at the NCM MSP. This activity takes place in an autocross-type environment,
with coned gates and dedicated start and finish lines, but on the racetrack. It will be an open event, with no class structure
–Runs will not be timed. Participants can expect between 2-3 runs, with an average lap taking about 1:40+ seconds,
and most cars reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph!
We utilize 1.7 miles of our 2 mile West Track to make a fast but technical course to either hone your driving prowess,
or to give you the chance to try out the whole track thing. We encourage a social atmosphere of non-competitive learning
for any and all to come out and experience this awesome facility.
Rules: All participants must be in a track appropriate vehicle, and have a valid drivers’ license. Drivers under the age of 18
must have a guardian present to sign minor waiver. Convertibles are welcome! A helmet, closed toed shoes, and long pants are required.
We do have a very limited amount of rental helmets that will be available for $25 per day, but we encourage all participants to bring their own
(the Corvette Museum Store has HJC helmets very competitively priced).
Please be sure that your vehicle is safe for track use, no loose items, battery and wheels all tight and secured, and no leaks of any kind.
Unfortunately passengers will not be allowed for speed runs.

Shotgun Concessions on site for your hunger needs

5:00pm NCM Closes

Note: We realize that although the MotorSports Track is our emphasis, not everyone will want to spend the day at the track.
As well as exploring the NCM, Corvette Plant tours are available. There is local shopping and sight-seeing, and NCM sponsored group drives can be arranged.

Saturday May 14, 2016

8:00am NCM / Corvette Café Opens

9:00am - 9:30 Introduction to the NCM: Functions, Hall of Fame
• Karen Renfrow/ Bryce Burklow- NCM Events
• Chevrolet Theater

9:45am - 11:30am Road Tour: "Roller Coaster"
• Free Guided Road Tour
• Depart from NCM Front Circle

11:45am - 12:00pm Homage to Fallen Members
• Unveiling of Memorial Bricks
• In Memory of ...
• NCM Front Entry

12:00pm Group Picture
• NCM Logo Circle
• Photos can be purchased from FotoFx in the exhibit hall for $10

12:15pm - 1:00pm Lunch/ Board Meetings

1:00pm - 2:00 Membership Meetings
• Chevrolet Theater

2:15pm - 2:45pm Motorsports Park Recap
• Participant Q & A
• Chevrolet Theater

3:00pm - 3:45pm C4 Transmissions
• Marc Haibeck- Haibeck Automotive Technologies
• Chevrolet Theater

3:45pm - 4:30pm Clutches
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• Chevrolet Theater

5:15pm - 7:30pm Closing Banquet & Cash Bar
• Pre-Registration Required
• $30 NCM Member/ $35 non-member
• Fred Gallasch - Guest Speaker
• NCM Conference Center
• Auction Items
• GS 20th Anniversary Cake

Make your Reservations now at the hosting hotel:
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
at our Group Rate of $119/night:

http://ichotelsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI&regionCode=1&localeCode=en&GPC=ZR2&hotelCode=BWGWT&_PMID=99801505

We are listed as ZR2 ("ZR1 was last year")

I will post the link to register for the event with the NCM as soon as it is available. See you there at this must see event!

Ted Feder
ZR-1 Events Chairman

[We Gone]

Thank You, for posting

[efnfast]

It looks like Thursday and Friday are dedicated totally to the track?

[rush91]

Fingers crossed, I will attend my First Gathering this May. Can a person just show up on Friday and register? Or is this something that needs to be done ahead of time?

[Gunny]

.... We are listed as ZR2 ....


Does this mean I have to drive my lifted 4-wheel drive Chevy S-10 with the ZR-2 decals on the fenders? :rolleyes:


Seriously, thanks for the MR4 plug. It's looking better & better as we get closer to May.

[Racinfan83]

Once again I won't be able to make it. I have a prior commitment on Saturday, and work the rest of that week...:( One of these years hopefully the stars will align....

[XfireZ51]

Ted,

The rate being quoted by the hotel website is 134 not 119. Were the taxes not part of the $119 rate quoted you?

[Paul Workman]

Fingers crossed, I will attend my First Gathering this May. Can a person just show up on Friday and register? Or is this something that needs to be done ahead of time?

IIRC, it is a little cheaper to preregister, far as the NCM and events go. The hotel, on the other hand, one shouldn't wait too long or the block of reserved rooms my be all taken, leaving you to go it alone, IF you can even get a room.

Also, you might raise your hand and see if anyone would care to split a room to save some money. Just a thought!

[Riviera]

Hi: Don't go by the Hotel website. Call reservations directly and quote ZR2 and that we have a group rate of $119. When they send your e-mail confirmation check the rate that it covers from the Wednesday night to and including the Saturday night. Mine didn't but they quickly corrected it and sent me a revised confirmation.

[efnfast]

Just booked my room. I called, the only night the 119 worked for was the 11th. The other nights were 134.

[Paul Workman]

Just booked my room. I called, the only night the 119 worked for was the 11th. The other nights were 134.

That don't seem right....:confused: In previous years it was a set price for the entire gathering stay, IIRC. Ted!? U see this??

[Gunny]

I "attempted" to book my room yesterday and was on the phone well over an hour, mostly on hold only to find that reservations couldn't find any discounts associated with ZR2 group. I emailed Ted & got a response last night that he would be contacting the hotel events coordinator to get it straightened out.

I think the hotel needs to watch Cool Hand Luke a few more times so they understand the meaning of "what we're dealing with here is a failure to communicate".

Will try again today ... hopefully they will get it straightened out; otherwise, I'll either book with senior citizens discount (which is less than the $134) or find another property that's less expensive. Don't understand why it has to be so difficult ... and I'm saying that because I've had this same issue several times in the past. Just sayin'

[FU]

Didn't know that you would qualify for the citizens discount Geo.

[Gunny]

Didn't know that you would qualify for the citizens discount Geo.

Not sure if I qualify for the citizens discount but I definitely quality for the senior discount :wink:
Interpret that however you wish but try not to read too much into anything I say

[XfireZ51]

That don't seem right....:confused: In previous years it was a set price for the entire gathering stay, IIRC. Ted!? U see this??

I got this also, then called the front desk directly. I'm supposed to get a new confirmation w the cost being reflected as $119 for each day. So they are aware of this.

[Tony Davila]

I just called the front desk and got a room under ZR2 with no problem. Must be working now. Last year was messed up for me (price) but they fixed it for me when I checked in.

[Gunny]

Good news :thumbsup:

called the front desk and asked to NOT be transferred to the call center; that I needed to book locally. Was put on hold for 15 sec MAX, then they took all the info, quoted the correct price, etc. etc. Whole process was quick & easy. Still not sure why the earlier snafu or why I kept being transferred to the national call center.

those of you who have reservations but suspect that the price is not right might want to call back, give your confirmation #, and make sure everything is OK. I think the folks at UPlaza know what they're doing.

FWIW, I'm booked from Wed until Sat AM - have to leave early afternoon on Sat because of a playing gig the next day. Anyone else leaving on Sat and needing a room, send me a PM.

[XfireZ51]

I may have an extra spot. Coming in Wed. thru Sunday.

[cvette98pacecar]

Booked Wednesday through Sunday.

[efnfast]

I called them and they straightened out the over charge. Saved me $60 bucks.

[ZR1North]

Can't make the MR, but booked Wed-Sun for BG.

[Riviera]

Good Morning - Any news on when we will be able to sign up for the actual Gathering?

[Riviera]

Signed up for the Gathering last night - looking forward to it.

[Tripler]

Does one have to pre register for the 4 laps session or can it be done at NCM the morning of ?

;)