Porscheplatz Long Beach ALMS

[Flieger]

I am a registry member and PCA member but will be driving a BMW (too many passengers) to the Long Beach ALMS race on Saturday. I would like to participate in the Porscheplatz activities but am not sure how the program works. I have the schedule of events but do not see where the Porscheplatz parking is on the track map. Can I park with the Porsches in the Porscheplatz? If so, where is the reserved Porscheplatz parking?

Thanks!, here are some photos

[sweetE]

You may want to contact Michael Dolphin , the Zone 8 Rep for PCA and he should be able to assist you - carrera3@msn.com

[RC70SCoupe]

Fleiger, you may want to see if they are having a BMW Platz Corral? Pretty sure Porsche only.



PORSCHEPLATZ
at the
34th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
Long Beach Temporary Street Course / Long Beach, California
April 18 - 20, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
8:00 AM Porscheplatz hospitality registration
PCA Membership Station
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Practice - Atlantic
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
10:05 AM - 11:15 AM Practice - Champ Car
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Practice - Pro/Celebrity
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM Qualifying - Atlantic
1:00 PM American Le Mans Series Tech Talk at TBD Team Transporter
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM 2008 Model Year Porsches presentation by Porsche
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Qualifying - Champ Car
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM Qualifying - Pro/Celebrity
3:55 PM - 4:20 PM Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (GT1 and GT2)
4:30 PM - 4:55 PM Qualifying - American Le Mans Series (“LM” P1 and “LM” P2)
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM Practice - Drifting/Fast Lap
5:30 PM - 5:55 PM Practice - SPEED World Challenge GT
6:00 pm Porscheplatz closed (no overnight night parking)
Saturday, April 19, 2008
7:00 AM Porscheplatz hospitality registration
PCA Membership Station
7:15 AM - 7:30 AM Warm Up - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)
7:50 AM - 8:20 AM Practice - SPEED World Challenge GT
8:35 AM - 9:20 AM Practice – Atlantic
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM Meet the Flying Lizard Motorsports’ race drivers
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Green Filters Technical Presentation
11:40 AM - 12:35 PM Pro/Celebrity Race - 55 Minutes
12:30 AM - 1:00 PM Flying Lizard Motorsports “Race Strategy 101” by Eric Ingraham. Team Manager
& Strategist, No. 44 Porsche; and Thomas Blam, Chief Strategist
12:50 PM - 1:25 PM Qualifying – Atlantic
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM Porsche AG visit
IMSA-guided Hot Pit Tour Raffle Drawing (must be present to win, 18 yrs. & older and physically fit to qualify)
Distance Award recognition by Bob Miller, Past President PCA and Porscheplatz PCA National Coordinator
(winner must be present to receive award)
2:00 PM Porscheplatz commemorative group photo (front of Porscheplatz hospitality chalet)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Qualifying - CHAMP CAR
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Drifting/Fast Lap Competition
3:45 PM - 4:05 PM Pre-Race Activities
4:10 PM - 5:50 PM American Le Mans Series Race - 100 Minutes (Round 3)
Notes:
• Schedule subject to change. Please check back often.
• Unless otherwise noted, planned activities will be held at the Porscheplatz.
• Porscheplatz parking exclusive to credentialed Porsches only. No overnight parking.
• Must have Porscheplatz credentials to access hospitality amenities, raffle drawings, etc.
• Radio Scanner users: IMSA race control frequency - 451.1750
• IMSA-Guided “Hot Pit” tour winner must be 18 years or older and physically fit. IMSA provided credentials are non-transferable.
• Tents and camping Not Allowed.
• “For Sale” signs Not Allowed.
• For Porscheplatz tickets information and purchase, please contact Grand Prix of Long Beach at (888) 82-SPEED

Those who were at Willow last month saw the Penske team getting ready for the season. They had #7 there for testing the next day..We must have rubbed off

[Flieger]

Even if I cannot put the BMW in with the Porsches, I feel I should still be able to participate in all the Porscheplatz activities on Saturday and that I should only have to pay Porscheplatz parking, which is a different rate than general admission plus parking.

After all, I am a PCA member and a big Porsche enthusiast. I just can't bring my guests in my "track-ish" car.

Am I out of line?

[sweetE]

In support of Porsche, there are two days of additional activity provided by a Porscheplatz tent and a Porsche-only parking corral in the immediate vicinity of the race course.

The Porscheplatz tent provides Porsche owners a plethora of activity that includes visits by the Porsche team drivers and managers, special presentations by factory VIPs and interaction with National Porsche Club staff. There are also a number of special memorabilia and a grand opportunity to join the Porsche teams in the hot pits in full race suit and right in the middle of the action. See www.imsaracing.net for the full agenda of activities (click the IMSA Car Corrals button).

Registration for the Porscheplatz tent happens on site and I highly recommend that you do so at the earliest opportunity when you arrive at the track. There are limited numbers of give-away items available – but there is full access to come in , have a seat, bring your lunch or snacks and watch the action on the big screen closed-circuit feeds.

As to corral parking, there are also a limited number of parking spaces – but as of today there are still several openings!! They are only available through a direct visit to the box office or by phone at 888-82-SPEED. The price alone is a big draw – only $20.00 a day to get this close to the venue. But hurry!! By the way, the parking can be purchased with any level of admission ticket – but is NOT available as parking only.

If you have questions, please call (213.248.4743) or email me at carrera3@msn.com.

Michael Dolphin
Zone 8 Representative, Porsche Club of America

[RC70SCoupe]

I Got Mine

Took Mike's advice and called this morning. I will be there Friday and Saturday.

I bet the Corral will fill very fast. Anyone else?

[911pcars]

I called and will be there for practice on Friday. With a service charge, parking is $24.

Sherwood

[RC70SCoupe]

Who is going this weekend? I plan on going Friday and Saturday.

Those going on Saturday, we can meet at Cars and Coffee, caravan north after. We leave at 8, arrive by 9, park in the PorschePlatz.

After the race, go to Belmont Shore, food and drinks at Panama Joes? Traditionally, they have always had great race weekend parties

[Flieger]

I am going Saturday only but I need to bring my BMW for the passengers. I am way far away from Corona del Mar.

[911pcars]

I thought I was helpful by posting a source for free practice day (Friday) vouchers, but I noticed they were good for last years event. Duh. (I deleted the link).

Anyone know a source for practice day vouchers? Would much rather apply the $25 toward filling my belly with chili dogs, large coke and half a dozen churros followed by a 24 oz. beer chaser; Tecate of course.

burp,
Sherwood