Track Day,
Texas MotorSport Ranch, Cresson, TX, Saturday, October 2, 1pm
UPDATE: Motorsport Ranch has asked that
we meet at the track at 1pm. This is so they can compress our late
afternoon solo sessions. Therefore, we will not have a group lunch.
Please have lunch on your own prior to arrival at 1pm.
UPDATE: All available slots have been
booked, but we have started a waiting list. There have been a few cancellations
in past years so there is always a chance that you may be able to drive your car
on the track.
CLICK to Email
DJ to get on the waiting list - first come, first served. No payment is
required until your spot is confirmed.
Attention Mercedes-Benz and Audi Club members! We
have made arrangements to spend an
afternoon on the track at MotorSport Ranch in Cresson, TX.
The objective of this event is for our members to become better
drivers by extracting higher than normal levels of performance and
handling from their cars, thereby enhancing the ownership experience of their
Mercedes-Benz or Audi. This is a great opportunity to put your highly capable
automobiles through their paces. The event is geared
toward both novice and experienced drivers and will be run on a road
course, or sports car track. You will not be driving at hypersonic
speeds, but you will become more familiar with the driving
characteristics of your cars and enhance your driving skills as you
navigate the twists and turns of the track. The instructors will
teach you how to drive the track in the optimum manner, which will not
be dependent on your car's horsepower. Classroom
instruction is included and mandatory. The event will happen, rain or
shine.
Cost and Signup:
The cost is
$95 per car
(non-members $115 per car - see note below)
which includes:
- Classroom Instruction.
- 2 lead-and-follow sessions behind a pace car to get the feel of the 1.7
mile track.
- 2 solo (on your own) sessions.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We have a maximum of 30 spots, first come, first served.
CLICK HERE to email DJ
de Jesus, (817) 319-3033 and assure
your spot or to be put on the waiting list in case there are
cancellations. We will accommodate
non-members if there are still slots
available as we approach the date of the event. If you are a
non-member and wish to participate, please sign up to be put on the
waiting list.
1) To pay online
using your credit card:
Click the button
below to pay via PayPal. You do not need a PayPal Account to do so. Your
online payment also serves as your registration.
2)
To pay with a check:
Register so we can hold your spot, and send your
track fee ($95 per car) as soon as possible. Make your check
payable to MBCA
and send to DJ de Jesus, 4159 Charron Lane,
Fort Worth, TX 76116.
When:
Saturday, October 2.
NEW TIME:
1:00pm SHARP. We will get the paperwork and signups done, then
start the sessions.
Directions to the
track: From
Fort Worth, go south on US 377 toward Granbury. About 14 miles south of
Loop 820, you will come to a traffic light at Highway 171 in the town of
Cresson. Go straight another ½ mile. The entrance is on the left just
before the divided highway begins.
Condition of your
vehicle:
Safety is
paramount. It is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is
capable of safely participating in this event. The list below offers a
general list of important safety checks. This is a guideline only, and
not a comprehensive list. Please inspect your vehicle and fix
issues as necessary, or have a mechanic do it.
- No Fluid Leaks.
- Belts & Hoses firm and secure.
- Battery Secure.
- Brake shoes/pads 50% or better.
- Seat Belts installed, secure, not frayed or cut.
- Lug Nuts torqued.
- Tires: at least 3/32” tread, no cuts, no bubbles.
Other:
Helmets are required. Some will be available for rent at Motorsport
Ranch or you may bring your own. Please wear long pants and
closed-toe shoes which are comfortable for driving. No sandals, no
flip-flops. Clear your car of loose items in the passenger
compartment and trunk so they won't be tossed around while you are on the
track.