April 19th '09 - Miami - "Top Gun" Airport Runway Event!

Hovik · 04-02-2009, 03:51 PM

MIAMI, FL
APRIL 19TH, 2009

Airport Runway 'TOP GUN' Event

Back in February '09 as part of Exotics Rally's 'SoBe Getaway Weekend' we rented a 2 mile long airport runway near Miami for participants to experience high speed driving. The runway event was an absolute blast! You can see for yourself by clicking on the links with some videos taken that day. At least 5 of the participants were measured by GPS at speeds of 200MPH or greater.

Video 1 - Overview of the day
Video 2 - Ford GT Flat Out
Video 3 - Twin Turbo Murcielago vs Modified Ford GT

Gallery - Pictures from the event

Following the success of this day we received numerous requests to organize another event at the runway.

Date/Time - April 19th, 2009 8am-6pm.

The format of the event will be very similar although we have implemented some changes to maximize the time on the runway and increase the safety measures.

All participants must register and pay on or before April 10th to secure a spot. If space permits after April 10th we will accept registrations at an increase of $100.00 per person.

Please click here for the sign up page, make sure to pay special attention to the waiver as there are specific safety requirements that must be met for you to be eligible to participate. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me!

So far just from memory:

Registered and paid:

DT - TT Gallardo Spyder
JP - TT Ford GT + 08 GT2
BC - LP560-4 + 997TT Techart 750HP
DF - SC Viper
MF - LP560-4
IS - F430 Spider
SR - GTR

Interested, not paid:

DL - TT Murcielago + TT Gallardo + couple of TT Vipers and some other cars
UGR - TT Gallardo?
Heffner - TT Gallardo?
Sprite - F430 Spider?
Bill - TT Gallardo Spyder

PS1. Paying particular attention to the video coverage of the event!
PS2. Ordered a brand new vbox and will be printing the results of the runs for the participants.
PS3. Originally we had decided not to post the date or any sort of public discussion of the event to avoid all the spectators that show up for insurance, liability, safety and crowd control reasons, but we have figured out a way to solve this issue, by keeping the gates of the facility closed and only allowing preregistered people in.

TEXAS GT · 04-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Once again, I'd love to attend but it's too short notice.

The pricing is very reasonable and the overall event sounds much better than The Texas Mile.

Maybe another time....

Hovik · 04-03-2009, 01:05 PM

Sorry for the last minute again TEXAS GT... Hope you make one of the future events!

Hovik · 04-09-2009, 11:31 AM

So far we have 2 Ford GTs signed up... Any other takers?
Deadline for the current price is tomorrow, so if you're planning on coming it would be best to sign up now... ;)

soroush · 04-09-2009, 01:57 PM

I would like to make one of these events too, but as Texasgt said this is short notice, hopefully next time, the event looks like a lot of fun! especially the racing side by side part

04-02-2009, 03:51 PM	#1
Hovik Spectator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31	April 19th '09 - Miami - "Top Gun" Airport Runway Event! MIAMI, FL APRIL 19TH, 2009 Airport Runway 'TOP GUN' Event Back in February '09 as part of Exotics Rally's 'SoBe Getaway Weekend' we rented a 2 mile long airport runway near Miami for participants to experience high speed driving. The runway event was an absolute blast! You can see for yourself by clicking on the links with some videos taken that day. At least 5 of the participants were measured by GPS at speeds of 200MPH or greater. Video 1 - Overview of the day Video 2 - Ford GT Flat Out Video 3 - Twin Turbo Murcielago vs Modified Ford GT Gallery - Pictures from the event Following the success of this day we received numerous requests to organize another event at the runway. Date/Time - April 19th, 2009 8am-6pm. The format of the event will be very similar although we have implemented some changes to maximize the time on the runway and increase the safety measures. All participants must register and pay on or before April 10th to secure a spot. If space permits after April 10th we will accept registrations at an increase of $100.00 per person. Please click here for the sign up page, make sure to pay special attention to the waiver as there are specific safety requirements that must be met for you to be eligible to participate. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me! So far just from memory: Registered and paid: DT - TT Gallardo Spyder JP - TT Ford GT + 08 GT2 BC - LP560-4 + 997TT Techart 750HP DF - SC Viper MF - LP560-4 IS - F430 Spider SR - GTR Interested, not paid: DL - TT Murcielago + TT Gallardo + couple of TT Vipers and some other cars UGR - TT Gallardo? Heffner - TT Gallardo? Sprite - F430 Spider? Bill - TT Gallardo Spyder PS1. Paying particular attention to the video coverage of the event! PS2. Ordered a brand new vbox and will be printing the results of the runs for the participants. PS3. Originally we had decided not to post the date or any sort of public discussion of the event to avoid all the spectators that show up for insurance, liability, safety and crowd control reasons, but we have figured out a way to solve this issue, by keeping the gates of the facility closed and only allowing preregistered people in.

04-02-2009, 10:30 PM	#2
TEXAS GT Red Whipple Yellow TT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: EAST TEXAS Posts: 1,451	Once again, I'd love to attend but it's too short notice. The pricing is very reasonable and the overall event sounds much better than The Texas Mile. Maybe another time.... __________________ Drive it like you stole it!! 223.007 MPH @ THE TEXAS MILE 03/28/2009

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04-03-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
Hovik Spectator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31	Sorry for the last minute again TEXAS GT... Hope you make one of the future events!

04-09-2009, 11:31 AM	#4
Hovik Spectator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 31	So far we have 2 Ford GTs signed up... Any other takers? Deadline for the current price is tomorrow, so if you're planning on coming it would be best to sign up now... ;)

04-09-2009, 01:57 PM	#5
soroush Ford Gt Owner Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,315	I would like to make one of these events too, but as Texasgt said this is short notice, hopefully next time, the event looks like a lot of fun! especially the racing side by side part