2015 Ted Powell Heads Up...

[karmaboy]

It seems there is a "wedding of the century" happening in Calabogie during the Ted Powell weekend. Don't expect to roll into town and get your regular room.
Arnprior, Renfrew and a 30min. drive to Kanata might be good options if you are stuck.

[nbrigido]

Yep, they are saying most hotel rooms are already booked!

[G.B.]

I am not sure if this year’s F1200 calendar is set in stone yet, but I believe CASC is visiting Calabogie twice in 2015. Would the earlier weekend be a better bet?

[karmaboy]

Let me reiterate...
Kanata (a suburb of Ottawa) is 30 min. away, on mostly 4 lane highway.
There are plenty of big chain hotels there...and the very nice "Brookstreet"...if that's your scene.
Ton's of great restaurants to choose from.

[Ty_Handke_83]

Kevin, how fast are you driving?
It will take a bit more than half an hour from Kanata though, probably more like 45-50 minutes depending on traffic once you get onto 508/511... And remember, the local constabulary are a bit more frequent on race weekends as well.
(Not trying to discourage anyone, just want to make sure the information is out there)

It's about 25-30 minutes from the track to Renfrew or Arnprior. With Renfrew having more selection of amenities.
Coming from Toronto, Perth is another option, also about 45-50 minutes from the track.

[karmaboy]

Fair enough...45 min. Still worth it and beats sleeping in your trailer (or at least my trailer).

[Rolling Stone]

Kevin, how fast are you driving?
It will take a bit more than half an hour from Kanata though, probably more like 45-50 minutes depending on traffic once you get onto 508/511... And remember, the local constabulary are a bit more frequent on race weekends as well.
(Not trying to discourage anyone, just want to make sure the information is out there)

It's about 25-30 minutes from the track to Renfrew or Arnprior. With Renfrew having more selection of amenities.
Coming from Toronto, Perth is another option, also about 45-50 minutes from the track.

I head Ottawa direction after races like Kevin,hes a bloody maniac in his Toyota,passed me on Hwy 7 from Mosport doing 130 KPH,hence the times/distance he posted are off a bit!He is well known by the OPP coming from Calabogie seen him stopped by them after Ted Powell race a few times,but hes loaded so fines dont bother him he told me last year.

[nbrigido]

I am not sure if this year’s F1200 calendar is set in stone yet, but I believe CASC is visiting Calabogie twice in 2015. Would the earlier weekend be a better bet?

Guy, seems like the first MCO weekend has been set already. The 1200's, 1600's and Vintage will not be attending. But they are having a gentleman libre race for anyone that would like to attend?

[Ty_Handke_83]

Guy, seems like the first MCO weekend has been set already. The 1200's, 1600's and Vintage will not be attending. But they are having a gentleman libre race for anyone that would like to attend?

As far as I know, there will be a Formula Libre Club (Quebec sanctioned F Libre) run group that weekend. They do have a more relaxed approach towards things, but it's still full-on racing.
I don't see it being a gentleman's race, as the schedule hasn't been finalized yet. And they only run evenings also...
But you guys are always welcome to come up and race with the Libre guys.

[G.B.]

A ‘gentleman libre race,’ what’s that? There is rarely any racing in a libre race, just 20 minutes of lapping and now no women either?

[Ty_Handke_83]

A ‘gentleman libre race,’ what’s that? There is rarely any racing in a libre race, just 20 minutes of lapping and now no women either?

No, women can race to, and they've done quite well...
In the evening/"Gentlemens" races, it's just point by/controlled passing. So it's pretty much a regular Libre race, without having to worry about a fast car dive-bombing you into a corner. They also don't require a licence, so it's a way for people to try racing, without spending the money on going to a school, only to figure out it's not for you.