Craig,
Sorry I was out of town at the Seattle National Tour. Best results on
the IS 300 were to position the gear shift lever in low and shift to
second manually. Don't forget to turn the traction control off. Make
sure you take out a car with the LSD - otherwise it's sit-and-spin.
The course will be really narrow to keep speeds down. Dangerous driving
will get you kicked off. There will be a lane change section, ABS test
section, a rough road section, and an accident avoidance area where they
will throw foam boulders out from behind objects.
The "hot laps" with the professional drivers are a blast. Usually they
send out three or four cars that chase each other around the course.
The drivers try to entertain more than get fast times. Plan for alot of
sideways driving with some interesting techniques for breaking the cars
loose : ) Dukes of Hazzard kind of stuff.
Lexus partners up with AMCI (Automotive Marketing Consultants Inc.) to
put on the event. Solo II National Champions Gary Thomason and George
Dogainis both work for the company along with some other very well know
race car drivers. Ask them lots of questions to keep them interested in
the event.
Oh yeah - you will have the opportunity to drive the 328 and the A4
too....
Have fun and I may see some of you there!!!
-Derek
Craig Boyle wrote:
> So just dump it into 2nd and turn the traction control
> off? Derek?
> I think you could still sign up. Another note promised
> a ride with a professional driver at speeds in excess
> of 100mph.
>
> 07/20/2000
>
> Dear Craig:
>
> Thank you for your interest in the Lexus IS 300
> Performance Tour. We've prepared a driving event you
> won't forget. Get ready to test-drive the newest
> Lexus model - the all-new IS 300 sports sedan, as well
> as its competitive models, the BMW 328i and Audi A4
> 2.8 Quattro.
>
> Your confirmation information is:
>
> Date: August 05, 2000
> Location: Golden Gate Fields
> Session time: 9:00 a.m
> Personal Reservation Number: 09000234740
>
> Guest Name:
> Guest PIN:
>
> Please plan on arriving promptly at your scheduled
> session time in order to take advantage of all the
> planned activities. Remember to bring this
> confirmation message with you to gain entrance to the
> event. Please note, a valid driver's license is
> required to drive. Child safety seats will not be
> provided, so please plan accordingly. This event will
> take place rain or shine, so dress appropriately. If
> you have further questions, please call
> 1-877-465-8573.
>
> To assist you with a map and detailed directions to
> the event, please click here
> http://www.lexusistour.com/html/sanfran.htm.
>
> We look forward to seeing you there!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Greg Kitzens
> Lexus Corporate Marketing Manager
>
> @2000 Lexus, A Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
> Inc. Lexus reminds you to wear seatbelts, secure
> children to rear seat, obey all speed laws and drive
> responsibly. No pets, cameras or video equipment will
> be allowed. You must be 21 years of age or older with
> a valid driver's license to drive. Invitation is
> nontransferable.
>
> =====
> Craig Boyle
>
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