***UPDATED Announcement: NICOfest at GT LIVE!!!!

[AZhitman]

I'm thinking tents are a GREAT idea.

I have a motorhome reserved for the staff, so we're in the infield.

I'll check, but I think you guys are welcome to camp out nearby.

[pirate87]

I was on the VIR's website last night trying to get camping info...where, permit? etc.. but I found nothing. I just imagined all that grassy area before the North Paddock would become campground. I know my aunt and uncle used to go out there and camp at races all the time...but that was back in the 1960's before they re-did the place...anyone have any info on camping? rules, regulations, and where it's allowed?

[AZhitman]

I will be talking with the promoter tomorrow - Let me check and get back to ya.

[240marcuSX]

During the Suzuki Big Kahuna weekend a few weeks ago, there were tons of campers inside of the North course over by the north-west end of the patriot course. I didnt see alot of tents meant for sleeping, just tents setup to sit and watch the races.

[93coupe]

just requested off lol

[pirate87]

good man, you know I'm skipping class for this one

[AZhitman]

OK, here's the deal!!!

Tents are GOOD TO GO! I (and the NICO staff) will be staying in an RV on-site, and I believe we can set up the tents nearby - It's gonna be a tailgatin' GOOD TIME!

Someone bring a grille and a cooler!!!

Also, we STILL need to get the word out on this event to some more people. If you guys can link this thread ANYWHERE you think people in the area will see it, that'd be great.

Aw, man - I can't WAIT for this!!!

Also, you guys know the G35 Rolex Cup car will be there, right? AND Brian Sellars, the driver!!!

[MagikDragon]

I need a place to stay, can i crash in someones tent?

[pirate87]

^hook me up with those clutch cylinders, and lines you have for sale...and I think we can work out your tent situation

...seriously though still for sale?

I can bring an extra tent, if you need it.

[MagikDragon]

yeah i can bring the lines, thats if i make it. thanks for the tent.

[Feint of Heart]

I CANNOT WAIT!!

I'm camping out for sure, and I'll bring a couple tents with me (I think I have like 2 or 3). 240 Pick-Up FTW!

[eds13]

well just about everybody i've talked to said they'd go so...

[AZhitman]

***ANOTHER UPDATE!!!***

Tarzan's Lap Battle, the novice time attack was repriced to $99, instead of the original $175.

[nismofly]

god id enter if i had a new set of tires...so tempting

next year

[CaptinAmy]

Kart racing!! Do we need our own helmets?and what's this about a "Drift 101"?

here's a pic of Tarzan from Formula D this past 9th

[240marcuSX]

You do not need to bring your own helmet for kart racing, but if you have one, you should bring it.

they give you helmets and collars for kart racing, but some of them dont have face shields, and last time i was there, there was some sand on the kart track, and you dont want sand flying in your face while driving one of those karts.

Greg - I got the flyers in the mail today, all 100,000 of them, lol. I got to get busy passing them out.

Are any of you guys going to be there on Friday? If so I was thinking of taking off from work, and coming down early afternoon when I get out from school.

[EZcheese15]

I believe Greg plans on arriving Thursday night. Me and Chet will be up there as soon as we can get out of work, but it will probably be 12 or 1am Friday night before we can get there.

[MagikDragon]

Amy, you were at formula D? me too. It was alot of fun wasn't it? Looks like you had some pretty good seats. My roomate got us on the track for most of it. Hope you can come to VIR. I'm going to try and not break down.

BTW Greg can I be part of NICO fest??

[nismofly]

Are any of you guys going to be there on Friday? If so I was thinking of taking off from work, and coming down early afternoon when I get out from school.

im leaving at the buttcrack of dawn friday morning, ill probably make it there around 2-3 ish

[AZhitman]

Sean, DEFINITELY.

This is gonna ROCK SO HARD!!!!

[VIR PR]

Here's the deal on camping at VIR:

A camping pass is $50 for the weekend for tents and pop-ups. For campers and motorhomes, it's $100. You must have a multi-day ticket to purchase a camping pass. They can be purchased at the track upon arrival.

The Plantation Valley Kart Track does have helmets, as noted above. Some of them ARE full-face helmets. If you have a helmet, bring it.

I'll be checking in here occasionally to see if there are more questions.

Looking forward to the GT LIVE weekend! It's going to be great.

BTW, the G35 GT car has tested here during development. You guys are going to be knocked out!

See you soon!

John Gardner, PR Director, VIR

[pirate87]

well, it's still cheaper than a hotel room

[corey240]

im leaving thursday night around 12am. i finaly found a motor so il be bringing the s14, hopfuly running in the time attack.

[Bumnah]

i'm going. gotta reserve my hotel room

[forum04pl]

ill be coming from mass.. anyone want to meet up along the way for a cruise?? i dont want to make the trip by myself

[babowc]

hotddamn... i wish i still lived in chesterfield..

[240marcuSX]

I would be willing to meet up with people, the only problem is, I only live 2 hours from the track.

VIR PR: Heres my question, I might not camp on the VIR grounds, I might get a hotel room instead so, do they lock the gates to VIR at night? I would like to be able to stay as late as I want and hang out with these guys^, but I dont know if I would be able to get out afterward.

[AZhitman]

I think we can arrange something.

[240marcuSX]

Awesome.

I still need to buy my tickets. Ill get around to doing that today.

[AZhitman]

ALSO....

We are arranging for ANYONE with a Nissan who is NOT entering the show to PARK in the NORTH PADDOCK area for tailgating and hanging out with the NICO crew!

Spaces are limited, so get your tickets ASAP!!!