With "Race Day" held on August 25, 2012, The 2012 Race the Base
Challenge is a unique & exciting show. It is a test of man and
machine brought
together for your enjoyment by CFB 4 Wing Cold Lake, and ZR Auto of Calgary
Alberta. This unlikely partnership evolved from a desire to raise
funds for military family based charities in the Cold Lake Region. In
2010 we held an innaugural/beta event that was successful in raising
close to
100K for charity. We took everything we learned and have recreated the
event to be a spectacular and mind blowing overload of incredible
performance tests for the fastest street legal vehicles in the western
hemisphere. Note: Bring your lawn chairs as there are
no stands at the event!
New for Race the Base 2012 is an incredibly expanded spectator experience. With a total of 5 unique events spread around the Air Base Tarmac, Spectators will enjoy unprecedented access to competitors and their unique high performance vehicles.
VIP GUESTS WELCOME!!!!!!
Special VIP Event Passes are also available at $350 pp. If you want up close interaction with the drivers and VIP guests, special perks and unbelievable catering during your time at the event, then please contact: Josee Huard @ 780-840-8000 ext. 8218 or josee.huard@forces.gc.ca
Schedule
Competitors will arrive for training and practise on the Friday
August 24th. Race day
starts out early the morning of Saturday the 25th. Spectators should
plan to get to the air base for 8:00am and be prepared to spend a
full day.
Friday August 24th: Practise Day 12pm - 4-5pm
Saturday August 25th: Race Day 8am - 6+pm
Sunday August 26th: Rain Back-up Race Day 8am - 6pm
Parking
With virtually unlimited free parking lots set-up on the base, your
family or group will enjoy a no hassle arrival at the event grounds. If
necessary,
spectator shuttle busses will move spectators to and from the
competition area.
Protocol
The military base is an expansive area and the spectator zones will
be well marked. Being an active military air base, much of the air base
will be
off-limits to spectators and competitors. You are advised to obey all
posted signage and direct marshal instructions. You must wear your
gate/event
pass at all times while on the grounds. Federal laws apply at all times
while on the base. Alcohol is not permitted on the base, and pets are
not
allowed. Military police will actively patrol the event and they take
their jobs seriously.
Area Map
For a better idea of the event grounds and the individual events, please refer to the official event map
Event Spectator Ticket Sales
Spectator tickets will be available at the gate starting on Friday
August 24th thru Saturday August 25th.
Please Note:
* Family members must have individual ID's
* All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Children 12 and under are free.
Practise Day Pass - Gates open from 12pm to 4am for spectators.
Adult: $5
Child (0-12): Free
Race Day Pass- Gates open at 8am. This is an all day event for
specatators.
Adult: $10
Child (0-12): Free
Family Friendly Event
As a Military family charitable fundraising event, we strive to make
the event experience as family positive as possible. To that end,
we will have accessible portable toilets, and a spacious concession
and vendor area. Expect to find hot dogs, hamburgers and
popular drinks. Our goal is to provide family entertaiment
options such as bouncy houses, and face painting as well.
We encourage you to bring your cameras and earplugs
as the military jets and the high performance cars can
be very loud!.
