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Thunder Series Membership Information

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To become a member of the Grand Bend Motorplex Thunder Series Points program, you need to fill out a membership application. This application can be mailed, faxed or brought to the track on race day. You will only receive points from the date/time the application is received. You will not receive points for any races completed prior to your application being received ( if you want points for the day you bring it in, it must be presented to the gate or Thunderwear shack prior to the race being run). The cost of the membership is $60 and provides you with the opportunity to earn points toward qualifying for our yearend payout program ( over $10,000 in cash plus contingencies). You may also register a co-driver for 2010 an additional $30. You must register by July 17/2010

GRAND BEND MOTORPLEX’S 2010 RACER APPRECIATION PROGRAM

The 2010 GBM Racer Appreciation Program is available to all GBM Thunder series members. In these tough economic times this Program is designed as an inexpensive way to allow the racer to showcase his operation/hobby/sport to existing sponsors, potential sponsors, co workers, extended family, etc. GBM hopes to benefit in terms of increased exposure to new potential fans who may come back to see another show and/or any incidental sales of food, souviniers, etc. Here is how the program works Any GBM member can apply for a racer appreciation race date to bring into the facility as many people as they want on that particular day at NO CHARGE other than the following stipulations listed below.

1. There is a $50 fee for administration time, wristband costs, etc. Payable on the day of the event.

2. Regular GBM race crew and immediate family cannot be part of the list as the program is offered to attract new people to the facility.

3. Dates available are any regular GBM race date – excluding special events or non GBM owned events – dates not available are (Victoria day wkd, Labour day wkd, Mopar Cdn Nationals, Harley day, Show Me The Money Tour, & Windsor Wkd)

4. Re Stratford Weekend – racers who reside in or near these communities cannot apply for your respective weekend as this works against all the work the committees from this community are putting forth in selling tickets which benefits all racers. (For example if you live in Stratford and/or the surrounding township you cannot apply for Stratford weekend)

5. Once approved for a date we need the list of names by the Wed prior (you can email to the track in Excel or an alphabetical format) so we can prepare the lists required.

6. When your guests arrive – they park in the parking lot, come to the gate, inform us they are with your group and show ID to verify who they are. They will be given a wristband and in they go

That is the program in a nutshell.

Many GBM racers have used this program to gain sponsorship, plus treat friends and family to a day at the races, followed by a barbecue in the pits, etc. Apply early as some dates will fill up (can only facilitate so many per race day)

To All Competitors Crossing The Border To Race At Grand Bend Motorplex.

Due to the extra security precautions being taken on both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the border, please allow extra time in your travel plans and make sure all your paperwork (both personal and vehicle) is in order.

2010 Thunder & Junior Series Information

JOIN THE 2009 THUNDER SERIES POINTS PROGRAM !
OVER $10,000 IN CASH & PRIZES FOR ONLY A $60 FEE

Click Here To Download The Junior Series Entry Form

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Top ET

Modified ET

**0 - 11.99
**Boxes O.K., IHRA Rules

**7.00 - 13.99**NO Delay Boxes, Throttle control counters or timers
**Trans brakes and 4 wheel line locks O.K.

Class Descriptions
TOP (0 – 11.99) – Delay Boxes, Trans Brakes, Two Steps and Play Back Tachs are permitted. Air Throttles, used as Launch Control Devices are permitted. Factory (OEM) installed computers will be permitted, but lap top computers while in competition are prohibited. On board computers and data recorders are permitted. Wheel and driveshaft pickup sensing devices are prohibited.

MODIFIED (0 – 13.99) – Delay Boxes prohibited. Air Throttles, Trans Brakes and Two Steps are permitted.

Super Bike/Asphalt Sled

Street ET

**Any Dial
**NO Delay Boxes
**Exhaust must not extend more than 3" outside the body of the sled.

A $30 Entry fee (except May 24 weekend which is $50)
An ET requirement of 12.99 and slower

Street legal cars 12:00 & slower
Street Legal cars (licensed, plated, and insured)
Non street legal cars limited to 12.99 and slower.
**Mufflers mandatory (must extend past the passen ger compartment)
**Slicks are OK
OEM electronics required,
**Single stage rev limiters and Line locks OK
**No – Delay Boxes, trans brakes, Two Steps, Air/Electric shifters or Throttle Control Counters.

Class Descriptions
STREET ET requirement of 12.99 and slower Mufflers mandatory (must extend past the passenger compartment) Slicks are OK, OEM electronics required, Single stage rev limiters and Line locks OK No – Delay Boxes, Transbrakes, Two Steps, Air/Electric shifters or Throttle Control Counters.

SUPER BIKE/SLED (any dial) – No Delay Boxes. Exhaust must not extend more than 3" outside the body of the sled.

Junior Dragster 8-12 yrs. & 13-17 yrs.
BRACKET RACE DATES Ages 8-12 & 13-17
*** NON POINTS JUNIOR RACES ***

**1/8 Mile
** Max ET Ages 8-9: 12.90 sec.
** Max ET Ages 10-11: 8.90 sec with an 'Advanced' license.
** Max ET Ages 12-17: 7.90 sec. Must meet all 'Advanced' requirements, PLUS minimum 1 year of licensed competition & 3 approved runs.
** Trophy and GBM bucks to Winner, Runner up and consolation winner

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Nothers Awards JUNIOR DRAGSTER (7.90 & up)
Two age group classes - age 8-12, and 13-17

Ages 12 & Up (Master license required)
***EVENT ENTRY (all classes): car & driver $30/day
DRIVER: Membership cost for this class is $30.00. (If you do not purchase a junior membership, you cannot collect points in any of the junior programs

CO-DRIVERS: will be allowed. Points earned by a co-driver are credited to the member driver. A co-driver’s membership fee is $15. Cut off for co-driver registration is June 14, 2010.

ALL co-driver fees must be paid prior to the earning of any points
.Age classes
Winners $70 plus Trophy & Contingencies
Runners Up $30 plus Trophy & Contingencies
Semi’s $10 GBM Bucks
Quarters $5 GBM Bucks Consolation race
Winner $40 plus Trophy
Runner Up $20
Semi’s $10 GBM Bucks7.90
Class Winner $50 plus Trophy
Runner Up $30 plus Trophy
Semi’s $10 GBM Bucks.

GBM BUCKS - These are $1 notes that can be used to purchase food, drinks, and all Thunderwear items including fuel. They cannot be used for gate entry fees (spectator, racer) They can however be used for re-entry. They have no cash value. The Leaf Racewear and Safety Equipment Junior Dragster Series program is designed to allow youth, from 8-17, the opportunity to race at Grand Bend Motorplex as a legitimate part of our overall racing program. Competition is restricted to a 1/8-mile format, for primarily ½ scale dragsters. Jr. Funny 18 Cars and Altereds are permitted, with design approval by the IHRA technical department prior to competition.

AGE AND ET RESTRICTIONS: The Jr. Dragster class is an all run format, but IHRA age and ET requirements will be observed. -The driver’s age as of July 20, 2008 is how the age classes will be split -Competitors aged 8 or 9 are restricted to 12.90 sec., or slower ET’s. -10-17 year old competitors may run as quickly as 8.90 seconds. -Competitors aged 12 and up may run as quick as 7.90 seconds. Must meet all 'Advanced' requirements, PLUS minimum 1 year of licensed competition & 3 approved runs by IHRA or Grand Bend Motorplex track official. IHRA safety and procedural rules will apply at all times, unless an exception is made on the part of the Grand Bend Motorplex officials. In all cases, the decisions of the race director are final. Jr. Dragster competitors and crew must adhere to the same rules of competition and conduct as the other Thunder Series classes.

CONSOLATION RACE: Those competitors who lose in the first round have the option of buying back into the consolation race. These competitors will race off against one another to determine a consolation winner.

RACE TIMES: On regular Saturday night Thunder Series events where Jr. Dragster is contested, the gates will open at 10:00 a.m. and every effort will be made to begin Jr. Dragster time trials at 11:30 a.m.

VISIBILITY AND TOWING REQUIREMENTS: It is mandatory that a fluorescent or brightly colored flag be attached to the Jr. Dragster anytime the vehicle is towed. Tow vehicles in the form of a golf cart, three or four-wheel support vehicle is mandatory. No full-size vehicles permitted. The tow vehicle is to be operated only by an adult or a street-licensed individual anywhere on the facility. Any time a Jr. Drag Racing vehicle is being towed, the driver must be seated in the cockpit. NO PASSENGERS.Please refer to IHRA 2010 Rule Book for chassis, engine and driver requirements not outlined above.

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