VOI.10 - BELLE ISLE, MI
The Viper Owners Invitationals have always featured fantastic banquets, exciting memorabilia exhibits and thrilling driving events. But the 10 Viper Owners Invitational August 27-30 in Detroit will have something no other Invitational has had in more than a decade—VIP access to an international world-class racing weekend. When you sign up for VOI.10, you'll also attend the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle where you'll have priority seating for both the Indy Racing League and the American Le Mans Series events (and during the ALMS race, you'll be able to cheer on the #11 Primetime Race Group Dodge Viper Competition Coupe driven by Joel Feinberg and Chris Hall). In addition, there will be an on-site parking corral for those who bring their Vipers and a hospitality tent next to the track where you can relax and refresh between races. And, as a special treat, Viper owners will be able to take their Vipers out on the actual Belle Isle track before the race for some exhilarating parade laps. Those owners who have been around a while may remember VOI.3 in 1996 in Indianapolis, where attendance to the Indy 500 was included in the package. This promises to be even more spectacular as the internationally renown Detroit Grand Prix draws racing fans and media coverage from around the world.
Of course, this Invitational will still have the luxurious accommodations and other fun events that have made them the must-do social events for Viper owners. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.voi10.com. Or call the VOI.10 hotline at 866-864-2003. Don't be shut out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sign up today.
All the information you need is here... >c
For VOI.10 Information and Registration Click HERE (https://www.voi10.com/home/home.html)
FYI:
Dan and I have made reservations for the Motor City Hotel & Casino - This is the "host" hotel. Flying in on the Aug-27th and out on Sept-1st.
There will be a shuttle van running between the two hotels, so you're welcome to stay at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino if you choose.
If you do not have your Viper with you on this event, there will be shuttle buses from both hotels to take you to and from all events.
During the driving events there will be cars available, however, it is first come first served starting with international members first. I was told that there has never been any complaints and everyone did get drive time.
Please check out the VOI.10 website - it is full of information on this event. For VOI.10 Information and Registration Click HERE (https://www.voi10.com/home/home.html)
We hope to see you there!
Registered to attend:
Bill Bagshaw
Gary Belvedere
Gary Cardiff
Bruce Conklin
Ruth Day
Linda Dempkowski
Dan Everts
Cathy Everts
John Fuchs
Tom Gipe
David Green
Mary Haley
Paul Hawker
Richard Hollis
Joyce Hollis
Peter Jackson
Lance Kouchi
Anthony Matranga
Eddie Reinsma
Michelle Reinsma
Gerry Schmidt
Linda Schmidt
James Shaffer
Bob Spencer
DeJuan Taylor
Ernest Taylor
Patricia Taylor
Nino Valmassoi
Michael von Quilich
Virginia von Quilich
Great news thanks for sharing.
Casino ? ? ? Good news for me. Lori will definitely want to attend this event >2
Lance,
Would you drive up there? I love driving, but that is one very long drive.
I'm flying in. Just in case I buy a new one while I'm there !!! <
Now you're talking. Since they have a casino there let Lori win you some gas money ;D But make sure you get it this time ^8
Dai & I are thinking about trailering to VOI 10!
VOI 9 was fantastic <u
Just made my year >2
I will be taking my car, so I am going to start looking for a high end car carrier.
If anyone is interested, let me know. The more the cheaper.
Does anyone know why we are being split across two hotels, or the proximity of those hotels to each other?
PJ
Hi Peter,
Simply put - no one hotel will have the capacity to handle the large group.
Cathy
Hey Peter! Dave & I might be interested...I need to work on him some more. Either way, we're going! >2
Registration is now available >2 - please see the first post in this thread...
Nino and Ruth are flying in. We have made all the VOIs to date. Number 10 sounds like it's going to be the best one.
We are ready to rock <L
Joyce and I are definitely going. <K Sherrie and Hugh I hope you are too. If so which hotel are you planning? ??? Hugh you, Lyle and I need to put a spanking on Hennessey at the drag strip. <L I still think a DCP/Hennessey challenge would be fun. <G
<q
Read the first post - there are notes on the hotels, etc... <I
Joyce & I are registered and we're staying at the Motor City Casino Hotel. Cannot wait! ;D <2 <q
For anyone flying from LAX the only airline I found with direct flights to DTW is Northwest and their rates for direct flights are better than other major carries with lay overs.
Thanks for the info Rick.
It looks like there are quite a few flights out of LAX. Round trip cost varies from $300.00 - $375.00 depending on flight times.
There is a flight that leaves lax at 8:30 arriving around 4:00 which may be the best all around flight to catch going.
What is the schedule like for VOI on Sunday??
Here is the Tenative Schedule from www.voi10.com
THIS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008 (Pre-Day)
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Upon Arrival (2 Host Hotels) Hotel Registration - Motor City Hotel and MGM Hotel (depending on where you are staying)
4:00 - 9:00p.m. Early-Bird Event Registration - Motor City Hotel only (Shuttle service will be provided between Motor City Hotel and MGM Hotel)
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Early-Bird Event Registration at the Motor City Hotel.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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Upon Arrival Hotel Registration – Motor City Hotel or MGM Hotel
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Event Registration - Motor City Hotel only (Shuttle service will be provided between Motor City Hotel and MGM Hotel)
TBD
Currently planning an afternoon cruise – details TBD
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception and Dinner at the Motor City Hotel -Guest Speakers
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Thursday, August 28, 2008. The group will be provided into two even groups.
Group A, Follow This Schedule on Thursday/Group B, Follow This Schedule on Friday.
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Note: Chelsea Proving Grounds is the place where the Viper has been tested and evaluated by the SRT Team!
6:00 a.m.- 6:30 a.m. Group Departs for Driving Venue
6:30 a.m.- 7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast at Driving Venues
6:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Shuttle Service between Driving Venues and 2 Host Hotels
7:00 a.m. Sharp Panoramic Photo at Driving Venues
7:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Driving Activities at Chelsea Proving Grounds
Driving Activities may include:
– Viper handling course
– Viper Autocross
– Milan Dragway
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Lunch
12:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Driving Activities Continue
3:00 p.m. Driving Activites End
7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. (For Both Groups A and B) Offsite Dinner - Location TBD
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Friday, August 29, 2008 - The group will be provided into two event groups.
Group A, Follow This Schedule on Friday/Group B, Follow This Schedule on Thursday.
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7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast at both Host Hotels (Motor City and MGM Hotel)
9:00 a.m. Leave from respective Host Hotels to Plant Tours
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Groups A and B will be broken down into smaller groups for tours, time rotation will be determine depending on the size of the group.
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Tour Possibilities:
Group A1 - Conner Ave Plant
Group A2 - Saleen Plant
Group A3 - Chrysler Museum Tour
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Cruise and Dinner on the Detroit Princess River Boat
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Saturday, August 30, 2008 - RACE DAY!
Note: All attendees driving their Vipers will have special Viper-only parking in the Viper Corral on the island both race days.
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast on Belle Isle
Noon - 5:00 p.m Race on Belle Isle
- ALMS Race
- Trackside Chalet with closed circuit TV
- Food and Beverage
- Pit Passes/Grandstand Seating
- Viper Parade Lap
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. VCA Reception and Dinner at the Motor City Hotel
- Guest Speakers
- Awards
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Sunday, August 31, 2008 - RACE DAY!
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast on Belle Isle
All Day Race on Belle Isle
- IRL Race
- Trackside Chalet with closed circuit TV
- Food and Beverage
- Pit Passes/Grandstand Seating
- Viper Parade Lap
6:00 p.m. Race ends
Event Ends Evening on your own!
VOI-10 is coming up fast !
Aside from those already listed, who else is going? We need to have a big SoCal presence in Detroit !
Check out this video......this should get you motivated.
http://motorguru.com/video.html?v=41 (http://motorguru.com/video.html?v=41)
Hey Dan,
Do you have any info as to what group the SoCal people will be in? and more specifically whether or not our group is scheduled for the CAAP tour on Wed. or Thurs..
Unfortunately, it appears that there are no CAAP tours on Fri..
A bunch of us are flying on Wed and won't get in till late afternoon which means we could be missing our scheduled plant tour.
Hey Lance,
Our group is scheduled to tour CAAP on Thursday with a track day Friday.
Generally, the group comprised of more "local folks" will be touring CAAP on Wednesday.
Dan
Thanks Dan.
That's certainly good news for us.
PCH VIPER,
any photos?
Hey Hemotox,
I managed to take a couple of pictures.
I'm sorting through them and will have them all posted in the next day or two.
Here's a teaser
(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/08%20VOI-X/DSC_3487.JPG)
(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/08%20VOI-X/DSC_3509.JPG)