A “rookie” orientation program is being offered at the FF50th for drivers experiencing Road America’s 4.048 miles for the first time. The program will consist of van rides, chalk talks, and debriefs conducted by experienced Formula Ford drivers. Here is the schedule of events:
Wednesday September 11
Chalk Talk (Medical Building)…….. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM “The Donohue Method”
Van Rides (Pit Lane)………..…...……. 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chalk Talk (Medical Building)……...5:00 PM – 6:00 PM “Passing”
Thursday September 12
Van Rides (Pit Lane)………….....……. Lunch Break
Chalk Talk (Medical Building)….…. Lunch Break “The Rain Line”
Debriefs (Medical Building)……….. 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday September 13
Debriefs (Medical Building)…….….. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chalk Talk (Medical Building)……... 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM “Road America”
Many thanks in advance to all who will be contributing. Gary Kropf, Charlie Hall, and Roger Heil represent the VSCDA Driver’s Committee. Bruce MacInnes and Reid Hazelton will be delivering the chalk talks. Jim Harrell, Tim Evans, Wes Allen, Marc Blanc, Bill Bonow, Jacques Dresang, Tom Stephani, Jeremy Treadway, and Dave Weitzenhof will be the program’s driver experts.
Steve Beeler – de facto FF50th Chairmansteve@stevebeeler.com
Lola T-540 HU44
https://www.stevebeeler.com/
(734)560-6031