MiniGrandPrix
Driving for a Cure in Cincinnati
The Mini GP
Friday, October 1, 2010
The Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati will host the 22nd annual Cincinnati Mini Grand Prix, benefitting the Arthritis Foundation. Teams will be comprised of drivers and pit crews to compete for the checkered flag. The event proceeds will benefits the Arthritis Foundation and their efforts in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis.
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New, state-of-the-art racecourse
A team-building event for your company
All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation
Nearly 50 million Americans and over 2.8 million adults and children in the Ohio River Valley region are affected by arthritis and related diseases. The Arthritis Foundation helps people take control of their arthritis through efforts in research, public health and public policy. By becoming a sponsor, you can help achieve the ultimate goalÂ…...finding a cure?
Join us for the 22nd running of the Mini GP
The Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati race course is situated on a pristine setting in rural Batavia Ohio. It features a state of the art club house and top notch permanent racing course with multiple configurations available. The facility offers a park like setting for all the racers to enjoy while competing on the race course. We believe everyone will be thrilled with the new setting, its fan friendly features, and the great race course offered.
The field will be comprise of identically prepared racing go karts. Each team will be set up with their kart which are prepared and maintained by the Country Club to be similar in performance. It is truly and arrive and drive type of format. Racing will consist of 4 heats or preliminary races with starting positions selected randomly. These races will allow teams to utilize pit and driver strategy to give them the best finish. The finishing positions of these races will determine the starting position for the final or championship race. Pit stops and driver changes are required for each heat or race with the number being determined by the race committee before the races begin.
Form a Team
The Benefits
The event provides an excellent opportunity to promote your company and products. By becoming a sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:
Each team will be given an identically prepared European style racing go kart with a 9 HP engine. The karts incorporate a steel frame, body work and a wrap around bumper for protection. The karts are capable of reach speeds of 45 MPH which is almost twice as quick as last years cars did. They also offer adjustable seats, high performance hydraulic disk brakes, and racing steering wheels. Decorating the karts can be done via plastic panels being affixed to the front, side and rear bumpers.
The team will consist of 3-5 drivers and up to 2 pit crew members, 18 years of age or older. Without tire changes this year (limited by the wrap around bumpers), pit crews will be reduced. The rules will require from 1 to 3 driver changes per race. Team members do not have to be employed by the race sponsor. Vendors, clients, and friends are all invited to participate.
Prepare to Race
A charitable donation of $1,500 per team will get you into the
event. All the event proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation and their efforts in the
prevention, control and cure of arthritis.
Teams will have an opportunity to visit and test at the facility by contacting Bill Kidwell of the Motorsports Country Club of Cincinnati. Bill can set up a time for you to visit, look at the facility, and test a kart. Contact Bill via cell phone 513-910-8947 or at Bill_mccofcincinnati.com. Please mention you are with the Mini Grand Prix.
If you are ready to race,contact us to register your team.
Contact Us
For more information contact:
Dave Hartshorne (513) 708-9762
Dave.hartshorne_ge.com
Nick Ouwerkerk (513) 403-4734
Nouwerkerk_juno.com
