October 2-4, 2020
"Dawg "Eh Style" Okanagan Classic" Area 27 Motorsports Park, Oliver BC Canada
Bob Rymarchuck #99 Eh! Team Memorial Race
Format: Friday Track Practice/Qualifying & 9+8 Hour Enduro
Event limited to 65 cars
**UPDATE 8/20/2020: This event is a GO for maple leaf dawgs; all Canadian teams have cleared the waitlist given that US teams are going to be unable to cross the border. Full scoop (and guidance for US team refunds/roll-overs) has been emailed; see https://conta.cc/31dTDQs. NON-SPECTATOR EVENT; PARTICIPANTS ONLY (i.e., drivers & crew).
Car Entry (includes Captain): EARLY DOG DISCOUNT $500 USD plus $500 per add'l driver. As a Marquee venue & the first wheel-to-wheel race EVER at this track, registration requires minimum four (4) driver entries (or $2000 USD total entry fee with no less than 2 drivers). Early dog discount ends September 1, 2020; regular fee $550 per driver applies. (after September 1st, no refunds/credits/entry rollovers). Located less than 30 minutes over the US/Canadian border and surrounded by breathtaking scenery in Canada’s warmest climate Canada’s premier resort destination boasting over 130+ wineries in the Okanagan Valley, Area 27 is the motorsport equivalent of Pebble Beach. This exclusive members-only circuit, designed by Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve & featured on Amazon show Grand Tour, boasts 16 corners, is 3 miles long & runs counter-clockwise. Drivers may also enjoy Saturday night’s charity dinner for $25 USD per person; LIMITED TO 175 GUESTS/WILL SELL OUT IMMEDIATELY. Menu is Chicken Cacciatore, rice pilaf, autumn salad, seasonal roasted vegetable, vegetarian option, dessert & includes one non-alcoholic beverage. Beer, cider & red/white wine available for purchase at the clubhouse bar. Event Schedule & COVID requirements to be posted shortly.
**HANKOOK TIRE CONTINGENCY PROGRAM EXEMPT FOR CANADA**
PRELIMINARY EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday October 2, 2020
Open Practice 9:00am-3:45pm (Lunch Break 12:00pm-1:00pm)
**All registered drivers must turn laps on Friday or no racing for the weekend **
QUALIFYING 4:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday October 3, 2020
Race 9:00am-6:00pm (9 Hour Enduro, no practice)
6:00pm Saturday Night Clubhouse Dinner & Raffle Party
Sunday October 4, 2020
Race 9:00am-5:00pm (8 Hour Enduro)
5:15pm Awards Ceremony
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Re: AREA 27 & TRAVELING TO CANADA FROM US
- Racecars will need to meet a minimum visual requirement of 50/50; that is, cars must look undamaged and straight at 50 mph from 50 feet at this exclusive track
- American’s crossing the Canadian border must present a valid, non-expired passport or passport card to cross. Visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
- If you have a criminal record (including misdemeanors or alcohol or drug-related driving offenses including DUI, DWI, etc.), you may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining an “approval for rehabilitation” well in advance of any planned travel. To determine whether you may be inadmissible and how to overcome this finding, please refer to the CIC website.
- Bringing a racecar into Canada, visit https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/importing-vehicle/non-regulated/faq.html
- Bringing pets into Canada, visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/bringing-your-pet-to-canada-1481849
- Bringing children into Canada, visit https://www.tripsavvy.com/crossing-canada-usa-border-with-children-1481692
