IMPA will return to the Poconos on Wednesday and Thursday, September 29-30, for Test Days 2010. Test Days is a two-day program that permits members to operate a broad number of test vehicles in a variety of venues. Although tickets are available for guests, driving is limited to IMPA members during Test Days. Weather in the Pocono Mountains during September can range from the mid-70s to a freak snowstorm. Rain – even a threatened hurricane – has never delayed us, merely made the off-road mud test more difficult. So check the weather reports and come prepared for two full days outdoors. (Attire for the banquet is typically something more dressy than a polo shirt.) On Wednesday, Day One is centered at our host hotel, Split Rock Resort, where members will have an opportunity to put a variety of four-wheel drive vehicles through their paces along wooded maintenance roads and routes that traverse the Mountain's ski slopes. While some members enjoy off-roading, others will find a variety of cars and trucks available for touring through the Pocono hills. The day concludes with our annual banquet at the Split Rock Resort Galleria. On Thursday, Day Two begins with breakfast at Split Rock, followed by testing at Pocono International Raceway. Product displays and demonstrations will be set up both days. Registration will move with our events, from Split Rock to Pocono Raceway. Members will again vie for prizes, generously supplied by our sponsors and members. Tickets will be available on line or by mail starting in early summer. We turn to the entire membership for volunteers, without whom there would be no Test Days. Remember, this is your event...suggestions for improvements to Test Days 2010 should be referred to any of the officers and directors.
PRELIMINARY IMPA TEST DAYS AGENDA
Tuesday, September 28 Transporters may arrive at Split Rock -- pre-arrangement necessary.
Wednesday, September 29 7:00 a.m. – Pocono Raceway open to accept cars. Pocono Raceway will be open for car delivery all night and into Thursday morning. Deliveries and booth setup must be pre-arranged with IMPA organizers. Set up begins at Split Rock 8:30 a.m. - Company representatives certify their off-road vehicles for appropriate off-road routes 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. - Registration opens at Split Rock, event / testing begins 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Buffet lunch in IMPA tent Split Rock 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Setup and vehicle preparation Pocono 7:00 p.m. – Reception at Split Rock, Galleria, second floor 8:00 p.m. – Dinner at Split Rock, Galleria Governor's Ballroom, second floor 9:30 p.m. – Platinum Sponsor after-dinner party in Split Rock Keystone Ballroom Over night - Track will be open for car preparation and booth setup. Buffet breakfast available for crews at Pocono Raceway
Thursday, September 30 6:45 – 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast Split Rock (Galleria Restaurant) for all attendees; ticket will be in registration packet. 7:00 a.m. – Pit lane opens; crews may move vehicles from garages to designated parking spots 8:30 a.m. – Gate opens for members/registration 9:00 a.m. – Track opens for driving 11:30-12:30: Track closes during corner workers' and participants lunch (lunch continues through 1 p.m.); corner workers move to the head of the lunch line. Members who bring their own vintage cars take a parade lap before membership votes for winner of the coveted Taylor-Constantine Trophy. 4:00 p.m. – Driving ends; door prizes and awards
DEADLINES
Friday, August 13 – Sponsors: Last day to sign up to take full advantage of all the signs and printed acknowledgments of your generosity and to specify exhibit needs. Friday, September 17 – Final display sizes and vehicle numbers due Tuesday, September 28, noon – Mailed/Shipped donated items and display material due at Split Rock Tuesday, September 28, 10 a.m. – Tickets: To order tickets by mail, check must be in IMPA office. (On-line sales continue.) Wednesday, September 29, 10 a.m. – Delivered in person - Give away items, raffle items and prizes must be delivered to "Donated Items" Team at Split Rock for inclusion in IMPA raffles and give aways. Note: There are tables made available on Thursday at Pocono Raceway at Club Pocono for manufacturers and IMPA Test Day participants to place branded give away items and information on tables for IMPA members.
