San Marcos Meet Track Event FAQ Page

[jshel1]

Hopefully this FAQ page will not foster more questions than it answers.

REGISTRATION
• For those not taking advantage of pre-registration, on-site sign up will be available at the hotel on Thursday afternoon/evening for $175 cash. See myself or one of the Austin principles for payment and paperwork.

• One spot remains in Novice, four spots in Intermediate, and six in Advanced.

GETTING TO AND LEAVING THE TRACK
• The rural roads to and from the track are VERY BUMPY and need to be traveled with GROUND CLEARANCE in mind. Entrance from the north, e.g. Yarrington Road, is the smoother route. Keep your speed down none the less.

• Directions from the Hotel:
35 North: 10.1 miles to Exit 210 (Yarrington Road) Access Road
35 North Access Road: 0.3 miles to County Road 159/Yarrington Road
Right Turn County Road 159/Yarrington Road East: 1.6 miles to County Road 160/Harris Hill Road
Right Turn County Road 160/Harris Hill Road: 1.0 mile to 2840 Harris Hill Road H2R (Destination on Left)

• H2R has neighbors, and would appreciate us respecting them by entering and exiting the property in a safe, quiet, and traction controlled manner.

ONCE AT THE TRACK
• All present on H2R Property (including spectators) must sign the Liability Waiver Book located in the H2R Clubhouse upon arrival. Upon signing, you will be issued a wristband.

• Spectators should arrive after 1300 hrs.

• Minor children are not permitted in the Staging/Paddock Area, but are welcome in the Clubhouse.

• GAS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TRACK. Come prepared with a full tank, and/or bring fuel jugs, and/or be prepared to make a fuel run. Nearby Valero stations offering 93 octane are located in Kyle at 201 High Road and in San Marcos at 1550 IH-35 N, near Aquarena Springs Road.

• For securement of truck bed and open trailer contents, there are two options...
- Find a friend with an enclosed trailer to stow your items (I can recommend a whole list of folks.)
- H2R has an office within the clubhouse, that will have constant supervision.

• Schedule for the day:
1000 - 1100 hrs = Arrival and Unloading
1100 - 1215 hrs = Techcheck
1215 - 1300 hrs = Drivers Safety Meeting
1300 - 1330 hrs = Advanced Session 1
1330 - 1400 hrs = Intermediate Session 1
1400 - 1430 hrs = Novice Session 1
1430 - 1500 hrs = Intermediate Session 2
1500 - 1515 hrs = Break
1515 - 1545 hrs = Advanced Session 2
1545 - 1615 hrs = Novice Session 2
1615 - 1645 hrs = Advanced Session 3
1645 - 1715 hrs = Intermediate Session 3
1715 - 1745 hrs = Novice Session 3

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
• Official Sponsors of the H2R Track Event are:
- Valero Energy
- North Texas Lubricants/Royal Purple (Wiley Alexander)
- C&S Performance (Rob Camp)
- Crosslink Powder Coating Dallas
- Smiley's Racing Products
- Quicklatch
- Craft Performance Engines
- Hurricane Motorsports (Mike McLaughlin & Steve SInnard)
- Standard Transmission & Gear (Joe Dederichs)
- California Car Cover Company
- Champps Americana
- Jakes Old Fashioned Burgers
- Willie B's Hot Sauce & Chips
- Tom Thumb/Safeway/Randall's Grocery
- JEGS Performance Products
- Meguiar's Car Care

[LuvDaBlues]

John.......... what about LUNCH! What and where do we eat? I don't see a Subway or Quisno's as a sponser.

Hungry drivers are angry drivers.... Especially Larry R.

[LuvDaBlues]

Drivers take note, this is from my buddy who drives and teaches at this course:

"Sounds like there will be plenty of room on the track for cars…..I think the DE event runs about 20-25 per session"

"Track is all corners…only one real straight and it’s up hill…."

"Track is very technical….like Hallett…..cars will be in the weeds (or mud or neighbors back yard) if they push it……"

"There is one spot on the track that you can scare the heck out of folks…….sorta like the top of a roller coster….with a sharp turn at the bottom….opposite hand cork-screw."

This will be a LOT of fun.

[snakeeyes]

There are quite a few restaurants of both the fast-food and sit down variety within 15 minutes of the track, all near the I35/Aquarena Springs exit. There is also an AutoZone there, FYI, as well as several gas stations. To my knowledge those are the closest gas stations to the track so top off before you get there.

The clubhouse at H2R is very nice and the back porch makes for a great covered viewing area in between run groups.

As John mentioned, there are some oil-pan-killing bumps on the approach road (Harris Hill Road) from the south, just before you pull into the track facilities. If you're coming up from that way keep them in mind. I haven't made the trip from the north (Yarrington Road) approach so I don't know about that way.

At any rate I'm sure the H2R owners would appreciate sensible driving arriving and leaving the track, anyhow; people tend to get amped up watching cars turning laps, and I've seen a few smoky burnouts by people leaving the facility. There are residences all around H2R, and in the interest of keeping the peace with those folks (and thereby ensuring Harris Hill is available as a venue for years to come) it would be wise to drive sanely on the approach roads.

John, do you know which direction we'll be running? I personally favor counterclockwise as I think it flows better, but lately it seems that everyone runs clockwise. Either way it's a very fun track, with a nice combination of corners and a couple of sections that will separate the men from the boys. As someone mentioned, runoff areas are not the greatest. I've seen cars come in with cockpits full of weeds, full of rocks, or full of mud, depending on where they went off and what the recent weather had been like. With the rain that the area's getting today it wouldn't surprise me if there is some water across a couple of parts of the track. Hopefully all of the fat tires will squeegee those dry in a hurry.

[jshel1]

Clockwise is our first thought for safer entry and exit from the pits. The gridchief will be making the final decision on this once we review track conditions.

Originally Posted by LuvDaBlues

John.......... what about LUNCH! What and where do we eat? I don't see a Subway or Quisno's as a sponser.

Do like the cobra does... I suggest a big meal before leaving Dallas the day before.
Seriously, grab a bite on the way or some Powerbars and a Monster. Whataburger serves up their main menu all day.

[LREYBURN]

LuvDaBlues:

At the Big Red Trailer I have a stash of chocolate chip cookies. If you have a fainting spell, come over and get a suger shot.

Late braking into the off camber corners sounds like a solution to getting ahead of the high torque/HP Cobra roadsters, Steve. You go first...

I'm bringing my wet-vac for those messy off track excursions.

Oh, btw, I'm leaving my pit bike at home.

[jayscobras]

I look forward to seeing you...been too long

Jay

[snakeeyes]

Jay,

I thought the same thing when I noticed that this track event was fortunate enough to have your participation. You were instrumental in helping get my Lister on the road, as I know you've been for many other home-built cars. I'm looking forward to Friday.

Regards,
Bob

[jennifermilly]

Hi, nice post. I have been thinking about this topic,so thanks for sharing. I will likely be coming back to your forum. Keep up the good work.