Events

If you've never been to an Olthoff Racing track event, what are you waiting for? Our events are non-competitive and are for YOU the owner to have the opportunity to understand and FEEL the way the car reacts in different situations.

A high powered short wheelbase car can be a real handful to a novice driver, and we put on these events to give you a safe environment in which to practice car control.

First, on day one, we have the drivers meeting in the pits to let everyone know how the event is run. Next we take ALL drivers around the roadcourse and stop and explain how to drive each corner, the braking point,the preferred line of entry and exit, the apex point, safe passing zones and entry and exit of pit road.



All first time event participants are then required to move to the skid pad. It's so much fun, many verteran event drivers return to the skid pad to "slide 'er around a few laps."

We set up a small figure 8 course and teach you how to drift the car throught the corners. This lets you experience the "weight transfer" that occurs as you enter and exit the corners on the roadcourse.

When you feel you've had enough time on the 8, head back over to the roadcourse and the next time your run group is called, stage your car on pit road and prepare to go on track.

The run groups are determined by experience and ability. If the group you are in is too fast or slow for your level of driving, we can adjust accordingly.

The main objective is to give you a safe and fun place to learn how to control your car. Plus the chance to hang out and share the experience with a great bunch of owners! I've never heard anyone complain about not having enough track time.

Back in June, Dennis participated in the Heacock Classic Gold Cup Historic Races held at Virginia Intl. Raceway. This SVRA event had some real heavy hitters! Our red and white GT40 was there for shake-down runs in preparation for the BIG GO NORTH to Elkhart Lake Wisconsin for the GT40 reunion. Running in group 5, Dennis finished a very respectable 8th position.
 
Remember, this car is rolling on treaded Avon tires not slicks- AND, if we were to put the belt back on, he can reach over and switch on the air conditioning!!! The crowd response and support was tremendous. Many very interested people took note of the performance and affordability of the Superformance GT40 as an avenue to continue to race a competitive nostalgic car, and not take the chance of possibly crashing and destroying an irreplaceable vintage race car.
 
Here are a few pics Paul Whitlock and David Brown shot at the event.
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David Suggs' stepdaughter Francis poses with our GT40 in the paddock.	Time for more go juice.	Like I said, there were some heavy hitters at this event.	Real heavy hitters!	Paul found this real neat pit bike.
Impressive line-up.	Just another relaxing drive in the country, hand out the window, chillin'	This Lola just looks MEAN!	But our GT looks real mean too!	Got the corner workers attention too!

Thanks to all who came to our track event July 11-12 at VIR! What a good time we had! Here are some pics shot by Steve Bush. Thanks Steve!

Kaylyn and Cheryl at MISSION CONTROL. These events can't work without months of preparation. Well done girls!	MUCH, MUNCHING - Friday arrival at hotel, get registered, get fed.	And more event planning - Thanks to Alison, nobody went away hungry.	And why is Graeme running from dad Dennis?	Ah yes... time for a cooldown lap.
Scott and Chris Porter arrived in style. This was Bob Olthoffs' own coupe. One of a kind. Lookin' great!	Warning - major family bonding can, and has occured at Olthoff track events!	Nuthin' but smiles here!	The drivers' meeting - Now hear this!	Corner class is now in session...
Paul Whitlock is always at full throttle solving those little bugs that crop up.	Kinda brings tears to your eyes don't it? Who would have thought a day would come that you could buy a new GT40? Thanks Superformance!	My vote for best plate - nice one!	Fred says - the new green tint spoiler works great! Especially at low speeds... Sorry Fred...	Prepare for lift-off!
Jack Allen (a previous Olthoff employee) and buddy Eric had a blast all weekend! Can you believe this car was once a totaled wreck? "Duck" Lanier and Jack got her put back together. SPFs' are tough!	Hmmm, I wonder what's in here?	Yikes! A thing of beauty...	3,2,1 LIFTOFF!	A welcome shower didn't hit till 4:30 Sat. Another great day!

Here are some photos taken at Olthoff track events over the years. Many were shot by the track photographers - F&S Enterprises.com visit their website to learn more.

Start figuring up how much horsepower is in this shot.	Haulin' it out of Oak Tree turn at VIR.	Brian hangs it out on the skidpad!	Lookin' REAL good entering Oak Tree turn.	The Virginia Intl. Raceway is such an incredible facility! Here is the South course tower, where event participants can watch the action in air conditioned comfort.
Mac McCombs and family have been coming to our events for years. Always with a smile!	Exiting fish-hook corner I believe, grabbin' another gear and gaining speed.	Parade laps allow the whole family the opportunity to see and take photos of the whole course at low speeds, without helmets or driving suits on.	HAMMER DOWN! There's a very big grin under that visor.	Gitt 'er done outta Oak Tree.
We have a fair amount of Coupes arrive at our events. Always nice to get a good mix of cars.	HOT AND FAST!	Last turn before that long straight.	Smokin' the hides at the skid pad.	'Ole Reliable' - many owners recognize this one.