NG12 Mega thread

[Alan92RTTT]

All of the information you need(that we've released) in one place. This thread will be updated as information is finalized.

What: The 3000GT/Stealth National Gathering is the largest 3S specific event in the world. This is a full auto event not just a car show. We have 3 driving events (Drag Races, Autocross and Road Course), A Car show in a special location(we'll let you know soon). A T-Shirt created for the event. A Special discount rate on hotel . And an awards banquet to top it off. We've also got a huge raffle with prizes from all sponsors and several smaller events like a poker run.

When: June 19 - June 24 2012
Where: Indianapolis, IN - at Lucas Oil Raceway

Registration: 3S National Gathering 2012 Registration (http://3sng.org/signup/)
Who's coming: 3S National Gathering 2012 Registration (http://3sng.org/signup/summary.php)

Event Sponsors:
Title - 3SX Performance (http://www.3sx.com)
Road Course - Morgans Motorsports
AutoCross - 3000GT/Stealth/GTO Forums (http://www.3sgto.org)
Drag Race - Maximal Performance (http://www.maximalperformance.com/)
Car Show - 3000GT/Stealth Supply
Banquet - Ground Zero Performance


Gold Sponsors:

Associate Sponsors:

* Race Event times subject to change due to weather conditions

In an effort to cut costs and to reflect the lower registration numbers this year, we've made some adjustments to the NG12 schedule. Please especially note the change to the drag race time.

Tuesday, June 19th

5pm - 7pm: Registration at Official Hotel
7-9pm: Reception sponsored by Official Hotel
9:15pm: Welcome meeting for all Participants


Wednesday, June 20th

9:15am: Road Course caravan assembles in front parking lot of main hotel
9:30am: Caravan departs for Road Course event at Lucas Oil Raceway
10am: Pace lap for road course drivers, followed by REQUIRED DRIVER’S MEETING
11am - 4pm: Road Course Event at Lucas Oil Raceway, sponsored by Morgan’s Motorsports
6:30pm-8:30pm: Swap Meet in hotel parking lot
8pm - 9pm : Event registration at Official Hotel
9pm: Welcome Meeting for all Participants


Thursday, June 21st

8:45am: AutoCross caravan assembles in front parking lot of main hotel
9am SHARP: AutoCross Participants/Spectators depart for Lucas Oil Raceway
9:30am: Gates open for AutoCross
10am: REQUIRED DRIVER’S MEETING FOR ALL AUTOCROSS DRIVERS
11am-7pm: AutoCross Event at Lucas Oil Raceway, sponsored by 3sgto.org
9pm-10pm: Weekender registration at main hotel


Friday, June 22nd

8am-9am: Weekender registration at Official Hotel
9am: Caravan assembles for Drag Race event
9:15am: Caravan departs for Lucas Oil Raceway Park
9:30-10:30am: Tech Inspection for all Drag Race Participants
10:45am: REQUIRED DRIVER’S MEETING FOR ALL DRAG RACE PARTICIPANTS
11am-3pm: Drag Race Event at LORP, sponsored by Maximal Performance
Race Event times subject to change due to weather conditions


Saturday, June 23rd

10am: Gather at main hotel for caravan to Car Show at Monument Circle
10:30am: Caravan leaves for Car Show
10:45am: Caravan begins to arrive at Car Show
11am-3pm: Car Show Event on Monument Circle, sponsored by 3000GT/Stealth Supply
3pm: Depart Monument Circle
5:30pm: Gather at main hotel for caravan to Banquet
5:45pm: Caravan departs for Banquet
6pm-9:30pm: Banquet, sponsored by Ground Zero Performance


June 24th Sunday

Have a Safe Trip Home.


Prices:

Hotel
Full Registration - $120 (includes T-Shirt, Access to all events, Banquet and Car Show entry). Use if attending Tuesday - Sunday.
Weekender - $80 (includes T-Shirt, Drag Race Spectator pass, Banquet and Car Show entry). Use if attending Friday - Sunday.
Guest - $60 (Includes appropriate spectator passes and Banquet)
Drag Race - $45
AutoCross - $40
Road Course - $140
Extra T-Shirts - $20
T-Shirt for people not coming to the NG $25(Includes Shipping. Shipped After the NG)


Hotel Information:
Will be provided after you pay. $79 per night per room.

This will happen two ways.
Automatic: If you pay via paypal and follow the links back toe the NG site.
Manual: Any other payment method or if you paid via paypal and did not get back to the NG site once the payment has been confirmed a verification email will be sent and it will have the information. We will be reviewing paypal payments once each day.

[beepbeep]

Since Chris' transplant has been pushed back so far, we know we won't be able to make it this year. I hope everyone has a great time and we'll be thinking of ya'll and watching threads for updates and pics as they happen!!!

[Nationalmilkman]

In for for further details as they become available.

[2fnloud]

In for for further details as they become available.

:stupid:

[Broomfield Racing]

I can't wait! Hopefully wherever I end up for my internship won't be mad :P

[Boomer3000]

Do we know prices on Hotels at least?

[Alan92RTTT]

If we knew it , it would be posted.

[stealthify]

Looking forward to seeing how things shape up this year. Going to be a great turnout!

[Jimvr4]

Subscribed!

[MeTarzan]

Calendar is marked, hopefully work wont be to crazy and I'll be able to get the time off.

[Maximal]

Can't wait...as usual.

[bridge]

In as usual

[Zachman323]

This year is gonna be the first time I can make it. Cant wait!

[green-lantern]

All of the information you need(that we've released) in one place. This thread will be updated as information is finalized.

What: The 3000GT/Stealth National Gathering is the largest 3S specific event in the world. This is a full auto event not just a car show. We have 3 driving events (Drag Races, Autocross and Road Course), A Car show in a special location(we'll let you know soon). A T-Shirt created for the event. A Special discount rate on hotel . And an awards banquet to top it off. We've also got a huge raffle with prizes from all sponsors and several smaller events like a poker run.

When: June 19 - June 24 2012
Where: Indianapolis, IN - at Lucas Oil Raceway

Registration: Coming soon
Who's coming: (1) green-lantern

Event Sponsors:
Title - 3SX Performance (http://www.3sx.com)
Road Course - Morgans Motorsports
AutoCross - 3000GT/Stealth/GTO Forums (http://www.3sgto.org)
Drag Race - Maximal Performance (http://www.maximalperformance.com/)
Car Show - 3000GT/Stealth Supply
Banquet - Ground Zero Performance


Gold Sponsors:

Associate Sponsors:

* Race Event times subject to change due to weather conditions

Schedule:
June 19thTuesday

* Event registration and reception at Official Hotel
* Welcome Meeting for Participants

June 20th Wednesday
* Road Course Event sponsored by Morgans Motorsports
* Event registration and reception at Official Hotel
* Swap Meet in hotel parking lot
* Welcome Meeting for all Participants

June 21sth Thursday

* 11am-7pm: AutoCross Event, 3sgto.org
* Weekender registration at main hotel

June 22nd Friday
* 6pm-10pm: Drag Race Event at ORP, sponsored by Maximal Performance

June 23rd Saturday
* Car Show Event on Monument Circle, sponsored by 3000GT/Stealth Supply
* Banquet sponsored by Ground Zero Performance


June 24th Sunday
* Have a Safe Trip Home.


Prices:

Hotel
Full Registration - XXX (includes T-Shirt, Access to all events, Banquet and Car Show entry). Use if attending Tuesday - Sunday.
Weekender - $XX (includes T-Shirt, Drag Race Spectator pass, Banquet and Car Show entry). Use if attending Friday - Sunday.
Guest - $XX (Includes appropriate spectator passes and Banquet)
Drag Race - $XX
AutoCross - $XX
Road Course - $XXX
Extra T-Shirts - $XX
T-Shirt for people not coming to the NG $XX(Includes Shipping. Shipped After the NG)


Hotel Information:
Will be provided after you pay.

This will happen two ways.
Automatic: If you pay via paypal and follow the links back toe the NG site.
Manual: Any other payment method or if you paid via paypal and did not get back to the NG site once the payment has been confirmed a verification email will be sent and it will have the information. We will be reviewing paypal payments once each day.

:rolling:

[xwire]

looking forward to another great year!!!!!

[Venom13132]

I guess I should put my car back together....

[Hans@GZP]

Sorry Fred, you are uninvited... unless the rx7 is together.

[terrets]

Im down even if Ive got to show up by myself.. Asking off of work today.

Anyone else notice Alan messed up the dates by the description of each day.... :)

[Hans@GZP]

At least it's. It the 23nd or 21rd. Lol

[Venom13132]

Sorry Fred, you are uninvited... unless the rx7 is together.

Fair enough!

[Psychotron]

I only have the weekend off but also only 2hrs from indy. I will be there for the car show. Dont know any of you so hopefully get to meet some people.

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[Kev943kgt]

Hoping to make it this year. Will be my 4th NG. Haven't been since 06

[DuTTch]

thats a long ass drive

[DuTTch]

man there is no column to register the RHD GTO

[Alan92RTTT]

IF you are coming and you bringing a GTO I'll add it to the list.

[DuTTch]

lemme get her running first and then get it here lol but thank you for the consideration, I mean your are 3sgto organization right?

[DuTTch]

If the RHD GTO makes it, I will have togo the opposite way of the roadcourse huh

[Alan92RTTT]

NO same direction. YOu just have to drive on the opposite edge from everyone else.

[Psychotron]

So ive been looking at the registry and I have some questions about pricing. I only want to attend the car show and bring my wife will that be $80 + $60? I understand why everything is priced the way it is, takes a lot to pull off an event like this but that seems steep for the little participation ill be able to make it for.

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[Alan92RTTT]

DO you want to have your car in the show or just come and spectate?

[Psychotron]

DO you want to have your car in the show or just come and spectate?

Sorry I should have specified I want to have my car in the show, my wife will be with me, we will not be able to make any other events.

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[Alan92RTTT]

You would not be able to attend the awards banquet Saturday night?

[VirginiaTechVR4]

I don't think i can make on these dates... which is terrible.. first NG i will miss since 2008.

Guess i always have next year...

[vr4chick]

thinking about it.

[green-lantern]

thinking about it.

Do it! :D

[vr4chick]

Dunno its going to be spendy.

[Alan92RTTT]

Just come for and weekend. That will save you some money.

[anyonebutme]

Dunno its going to be spendy.

NG isn't expensive................alcohol and Taco Bell is expensive, lol

[green-lantern]

NG isn't expensive................alcohol and Taco Bell is expensive, lol

Probably where I spend most of my money during NG.

[95gto]

Alan - Are there plans to register the Road Course event so we can buy insurance again this year?

[futurevr4man]

whats the last day to register? valuable information...

[Alan92RTTT]

If someone can post what we need to do I am sure Lori would be willing to do it again.

[vr4chick]

Anyone wanna share a room?

[futurevr4man]

Anyone wanna share a room?

i was gonna make a thread about that a little closer to time

[B-Man]

Anyone wanna share a room?

If Sean doesn't mind sharing :icon23:

I know it's more work, but have you put any thought into pairing up experience and beginner autoxers, similar to roadcourse? I did an autox over the weekend and I thought it was beneficial. I guess we can do that on our own, but having it organized that way may help get people to do it.

[Alan92RTTT]

Pairing them up as in a driver with a trainer for a lap?

[B-Man]

Yeah. Or at least during the driver's meeting have the experienced guys raise their hands so the new guys can find someone and ask them to 'coach'. I'd imagine most of the guys who are experienced would be more than happy to (I would).

[R/T93]

i was gonna make a thread about that a little closer to time

I have thought about that, too. Will keep an eye out for that thread

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[95gto]

Pairing them up as in a driver with a trainer for a lap?


Yeah. Or at least during the driver's meeting have the experienced guys raise their hands so the new guys can find someone and ask them to 'coach'. I'd imagine most of the guys who are experienced would be more than happy to (I would).

You would want to do this by run groups so that a beginner doesn't pair with an experienced driver that has to work the course while they are supposed to be driving. Otherwise I would strongly encourage this as it allows you to get an extra set of eyes on your runs to see where you can shave off some time.

[Alan92RTTT]

I'll talk to the guys that help me run the auto-x and see what we can do ;)

[95gto]

I'll talk to the guys that help me run the auto-x and see what we can do ;)

Yeah right, like those guys have a clue

[Alex3000gt]

It says that guests cost an additional $120 to road race. On another page it says it is $60 for additional drivers, is this an error?

[green-lantern]

When is the $$$$ due Alan?

[Alex3000gt]

It says on the NG site, May 21. After that you can still register but have to pay right away.

[green-lantern]

It says on the NG site, May 21. After that you can still register but have to pay right away.

Thanks, I was too lazy to look and I wanted to remind people also :lo5l:

That being said :runaway: Must save money!!!!!

[Alan92RTTT]

It says that guests cost an additional $120 to road race. On another page it says it is $60 for additional drivers, is this an error?

Road course is $140 for the first driver $60 for each additional driver.

Just checked your total. Something is not working right.

[Alan92RTTT]

Fixed Alex.

[Nationalmilkman]

When will we know for sure what our car numbers will be? I know I signed up as #47 last year and got #46 window sticker. Not a big deal but I'd like to know what my final window sticker will read.

[Alan92RTTT]

Numbers should be right. I'd wait till after the 6th to be sure.

[Alex3000gt]

Thanks Alan

[Sean Johnson]

Where do I go to view the list of people attending?

[Alan92RTTT]

From the 1st post

Who's coming: 3S National Gathering 2012 Registration (http://3sng.org/signup/summary.php)

[DuTTch]

Where do I go to view the list of people attending?

Newbie

[n2nsanity]

If you get the weekender package and show up thursday morning, can you spectate at the autocross?
Are there more detailed schedules yet? I would assume if an event is going on, noone will be at the hotel to register with.
Also, is there a price list for those who choose to register and pay on the spot? Or is this not allowed this year?
If it is ok, can you register on the spot and still participate in events?

[Alan92RTTT]

weekenders really should not be showing up before late Thursday evening at the earliest. The pricing is based on percentages of event costs based on the days you would be there.

We have not finalized the schedule yet. the ones posted are tentative based on the 2011 schedule. We will announce them when they are finalized.

Onsite registrations are always allowed. Assume on site pricing will be about 20% higher than online prices.

If you register onsite you can participate in any event that has not started.

[n2nsanity]

Awesome, thanks. I don't want to jinx anything buy paying early.

[green-lantern]

Paid for the week package but had to drop the events because of lack of cash right now. Is it possible to add them back in and pay later?

[Alan92RTTT]

Yes, You can add events at any time.

[Lori]

Same thing goes, Paul... 20% higher on-site. If you can add prior to June 6th, you'll pay online prices.

[green-lantern]

Same thing goes, Paul... 20% higher on-site. If you can add prior to June 6th, you'll pay online prices.

Gotcha, June 6th is the cut off date for saving 20%. Thanks Lori, I hope to do all the events this year.

[n2nsanity]

When was the cutoff for hotel reservations? If I missed it, hopefully there will be some people willing to share a room (I'd chip in). I can't get the hotel info until after registering, which I'm not sure if I will do online or on site yet. I have less than 400 miles on my build so I don't have a whole lot of confidence in it yet. It's gonna be really tough for me to make it, but I'm definitely trying.

I wish BRG was in June and NG in July. BRG would have been a good test. 12 hour trip to NG :( Hope nothing goes wrong.

[DuTTch]

When was the cutoff for hotel reservations? If I missed it, hopefully there will be some people willing to share a room (I'd chip in). I can't get the hotel info until after registering, which I'm not sure if I will do online or on site yet. I have less than 400 miles on my build so I don't have a whole lot of confidence in it yet. It's gonna be really tough for me to make it, but I'm definitely trying.

I wish BRG was in June and NG in July. BRG would have been a good test. 12 hour trip to NG :( Hope nothing goes wrong.

2 years ago,I had 80 miles on my vr4's rebuild and ran the roadcourse hard, thats good break in!

[Alan92RTTT]

Rooms are still available at the hotel.

[n2nsanity]

2 years ago,I had 80 miles on my vr4's rebuild and ran the roadcourse hard, thats good break in!

It's not so much the breaking it in, but discovering and fixing all the random problems that may arise before the trip. I bought this thing dead, dropped another engine in and found transmission wasn't working. I ended up swapping out almost everything possible on the car. Engine, trans, wire harness, all from different models and years. This is my frankenstein, lol. Anyway, I'm hoping for the best.


Alan, when's the deadline for getting them at a discounted rate? Or are they even at a discounted rate for us?

[HLxDrummer]

So who can tell me what NG is like? The obvious stuff on the schedule but what do you do in downtime/at night? I know people bring their families/wives and use it as a vacation so do people do their own thing or what?

[DuTTch]

So who can tell me what NG is like? The obvious stuff on the schedule but what do you do in downtime/at night? I know people bring their families/wives and use it as a vacation so do people do their own thing or what?

do u like beer?

[xwire]

So who can tell me what NG is like? The obvious stuff on the schedule but what do you do in downtime/at night? I know people bring their families/wives and use it as a vacation so do people do their own thing or what?

Think of a car show type setting every night... The parking lots are full of groups of people hanging out talking about cars and other subjects. Some drinking some not. Pretty much a week of hanging out with old friends and making new ones.

[Alan92RTTT]

Think of a car show type setting every night... The parking lots are full of groups of people hanging out talking about cars and other subjects. Some drinking some not. Pretty much a week of hanging out with old friends and making new ones.
While I love the race events, I think this is the part I enjoy the most. Just chilling in the evening and talking to like minded idiots ;)

[Maximal]

Agreed with all the above. Very laid back, there are usually a few groups of people hanging out around the cars. You can hang out with a group or wander around between them. There is typically drinking in the parking lot but it's not really a crazy party atmosphere (most of the time at least) so if that's not your thing you won't feel left out.

[95gto]

What makes the NG great is that it is a full package for motorsport enthusiasts. It doesn't matter if you are there for the racing (one type or all types), there for the car shows (every night at the hotel is a mini car show), or just there to hang out with fellow 3/S owners you will have a great time. What you do while you are there depends on what you want to do. The people are great and you will make new friends every year.

[green-lantern]

While I love the race events, I think this is the part I enjoy the most. Just chilling in the evening and talking to like minded idiots ;)

I couldn’t agree more

[Oneiros]

Is there a registration price for just Wednesday-Thursday, or would I have to get the Full Registration? I want to do the road course and autocross, but staying for more than one night at $79 (yikes!) is too rich for my blood. Also, what are the requirements for the road course/autocross? I couldn't find anything anywhere. Do I need a helmet? Any specific car equipment? I've never been on a track or autocross before so I'm not sure what is required.

[Alan92RTTT]

If $79 per night is too much post in this thread http://www.3sgto.org/f2/ng-room-sharing-8802.html maybe you can share a room. I've seen guys share up to 4 in a room. Cuts cost a lot.

I'll look for the race specs link and post it up tonight.

[Oneiros]

Cool. Thanks!

[HLxDrummer]

Ya I like beer but not planning on a hangover if i come to NG lol

Hanging out and bs'ing sounds fun though!

[2fnloud]

Hang over not required at NG.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Hang over not required at NG.

I cant imagine it any other way

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[Zachman323]

Quick question, I'm signed up for all stock classes. If I install the coilovers I just bought can I swap classes or is that not allowed/pain in the butt. Dont wanna throw them on there and then throw the organizers for a loop when I show up out of class.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

as far as I know they class you finally during the tech inspection

[Zachman323]

yeah I figured the registration was just getting a feel for how many people were in each class. Looks like tomorrow will be an install day.

[n2nsanity]

There were 79 people registered a few days ago, only 74 now. Hopefully we have a bunch of procrastinators :p

I'm registered for the weekender. Still wondering if I somehow end up being able to make it earlier, if I can pay the difference for the full.

[Alan92RTTT]

Technically there were 79 3S's registered a few days ago and now its 74 3S's. There are currently 10 non-3S's coming for a total of 84 registrations.

The drop is from removing people that did not pay.

[Nationalmilkman]

So our registration number will be our racing/car show number then?

[Alan92RTTT]

yes...

[colossus]

Weather report for next week has changed from earlier in the week. It's looking much dry'er

[Alan92RTTT]

Race tech requirments.
http://3sng.org/files/Tech%20Requirments.pdf

This is the NG11 docuemnt but I do not believe anything major changed.

[n2nsanity]

Looks like I'm missing it again.... :(

I paid already. If anyone wants to take my spot for the weekender, I'll gladly transfer it to you (if that's possible) and you can pay me whatever whenever you can.

[beepbeep]

Looks like I'm missing it again.... :(

I paid already. If anyone wants to take my spot for the weekender, I'll gladly transfer it to you (if that's possible) and you can pay me whatever whenever you can.

Wow, that's really cool of you Eddie. Hate that you can't make it, though.

Btw, Ed Wardo?

[darkkiller]

Were are the pictures at?

[beepbeep]

http://www.3sgto.org/f2/come-ng-attendees-share-wealth-9028-3.html

Several pics and videos already posted there.

[mannavr4]

Finally home. I hate the ride but always worth it.

I just want to send a big thanks to Erik and John over at 3SX for having the parts I needed with them and helping me get the the car back up and driving.

First the crank pully bolt backed out on the road course.(I think it must of been my fault. I must of not tightened it enough.)

Then my transfer case gears exploded on the drag strip.

Even with all that it was a great time.

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[green-lantern]

Finally home. I hate the ride but always worth it.

I just want to send a big thanks to Erik and John over at 3SX for having the parts I needed with them and helping me get the the car back up and driving.

First the crank pully bolt backed out on the road course.(I think it must of been my fault. I must of not tightened it enough.)

Then my transfer case gears exploded on the drag strip.

Even with all that it was a great time.

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looking forward to your road course vids :)