Thread: FAQ for Grattan 2007

Originally Posted by RedRider

NESBA will be at Grattan both Saturday and Sunday. I'm sure we can enter the track and set up after they leave Sunday afternoon...probably around 6:00 pm. Of course, this is merely speculation on my part.

The question will be whether the track's insurance lets people or stuff be inside the track between events. The stuff usually happens, but people not unless someone gives permission ahead of time.

Not much help, but maybe clarifications from those who haven't been there before and might want to camp. If you can't camp inside, there is a nice field out front that is available.

I have purposely held back from answering this question because I wasn't able to hear back from the track. Currently they are trying to find a person that would be an "agent" of the track to stay all night Sunday night so that we can get in and stay (if that's what you are planning). The gentleman that we had last year isn't available right now, so they are looking for someone else to handle this.

Unfortunately, due to a weird situation a couple of years ago, we can no longer handle this aspect ourselves, so I am waiting to find out if they can find a person to handle this duty. It costs me an extra 100.00 to pay this persons wages for Sunday night, but is well worth it, so I told them to do whatever it takes to handle this.

At any rate, we will be able to get into the track after 6:00 PM and drop trailers etc. If they can't locate someone to run the gate, we would need to be out of the facility by 9:00 PM so they can lock up.

My best guess is that they will in fact find someone and people who are camping can do so inside the track on Sunday night.

There is air available in every garage as well as an outside hose at the entrance to the upper paddock. As Hammer noted, the power that is available in the garages is only about 15 amps, so 20 extension cords out of every garage won't fly. A couple of sets of warmers, a fan and a radio will about do it per garage. A coffee pot or microwave is the kiss of death and will probably smack the breaker if you try to run either along with anything else.

As always thank you sir.

Abtech, I will give you a hug at Grattan.


J/K thanks though

Originally Posted by abtech

My best guess is that they will in fact find someone and people who are camping can do so inside the track on Sunday night.

that will be awesome. Thanks Ab.

I'll be making the 2 hour drive from my house in Chelsea Monday am - We have some room here, so if your travels bring you this way and you need a place for Sunday evening, PM me.

(On I-94 15 miles west of Ann Arbor)

Originally Posted by abtech

A couple of sets of warmers, a fan and a radio will about do it per garage. A coffee pot or microwave is the kiss of death and will probably smack the breaker if you try to run either along with anything else.

So you are saying that if CBRVFR runs tire warmers, he won't be able to plug in his refrigerator?

Anyone knows if the construction on 96 is done? It was a B*tch last time I was on my way to Grattan... took me an extra hour.

There's a small section where they detour the highway around a bridge at the Eagle/Grange exit. Should be no big deal.

MDOT Lane Closures - I-96 Roadway

I was at Grattan last Monday, and the bridge detour mentioned here isn't bad at all.

I don't see any mention in the FAQ of post-registration (registration at the track) - are there any spots left and is this allowed?

Any decision on Sunday camping should I be a wimp one night and get a room with AC?

DJChyk and I will be camping Sunday night. That's right, I've conned her into coming this year. So be on your best behavior, SOB.

Which brings me to a question.....what is the charge for "Associate Grattan Attendees" considering lunch and Timbers expenses?

Originally Posted by TornadoB8

DJChyk and I will be camping Sunday night. That's right, I've conned her into coming this year. So be on your best behavior, SOB.

Which brings me to a question.....what is the charge for "Associate Grattan Attendees" considering lunch and Timbers expenses?

Not expecting much are you

Now if camping is open on Sunday night. I really do not have any desire to set the tent up twice

Ok, I have a couple of bike prep questions, that I could not find the answers to:

Regarding the FJR, do I need to remove the cup holders?

How about the highway pegs? XM radio reciever?

Some good news I did get the cruise control fixed, that straight is pretty long...

Originally Posted by Leelover

...do I need to remove the cup holders?...

No, but if you leave them on you have to use them.

Originally Posted by seamus

No, but if you leave them on you have to use them.

...hiccup...

Yes Camping tonight INSIDE the paddock is a go. No need to set up twice.

We're here! Tucking in for the night shortly!

Someone please tell Abtech that GT702 (Carl) will not be able to make it Monday, but is expecting to be there Tues and possibly Wed if he can transfer his credit from M to W.