Arrival: The Alaska flight into Orlando will be met by Team Managers, Doc & Gloria Doolittle

Team Hotel:  1715 W International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 1-386-257-4030

Often described as the best location in Daytona Beach. Easy 2 miles off I-95 and I-4 on International Speedway Blvd.(U.S. Hwy 92). Walking distance to The World Center of Racing and the area's largest shopping mall. 3 miles from the beach. Over 30 restaurants nearby. Restaurants: Daytona Ale House, Carrabas Italian Grill, Outback Steakhouse Olive Garden Rio Bravo Ruby Tuesday Hooter's Gene's Steakhouse Picadilly Cafeteria Sorrento Deli,ll Sonny's Bar B Que to name a few.
Ammenities: Wireless Internet, Connecting Rooms, Cribs Available, Hairdryer in Room, Iron, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Outdoor Pool, (not heated) Refrigerator, Television with Cable, Laundry/Valet, and Business Center.

Packing for Daytona, Florida
Bring warm clothing on Race Day-evenings can be brisk. Long pants, shoes with socks for the pit lane access.The 24 Hour is notorious for a little rain at night. Fire suits may be required on pre-grid in the final thirty minutes to race start. Bring a suit if you can, we will try and have some loaners available.

Thursday, January 24th, 2008 Arrival Orlando International Airport
Pick up your luggage and proceed to the Yellow Mears Private Motor Coach outside the baggage claim area. You will be wined and dined as you make your 75 minute journey to the team hotel. You will be met by the rest of the support team and they will be assisting you with your car rental and orientation to Daytona.

Rental Cars/Vans:
You will be taken to the car rental desk. Please use your driver's license and credit card to secure and pay for the car. Most drivers private insurance carriers cover rental cars as insurance at the rental desk is a bad buy.

Each VIP travel package (2 guests) will have their own personal rental car. Team manager, Doc Doolittle, will also have a van to shuttle guests to and from the racetrack.

Returning Rental Cars Fuel tank full upon return is our best option to avoid having to pay agency's high per gallon fuel charge.  Most drivers private insurance carriers cover rental cars as insurance at the rental desk is a bad buy.

Bring your rental receipt on board our return flight Monday, January 28th, 2008 and a check will be written to you or your credit card account. If you have extended your stay in Florida, you can mail the receipt to PO BOX 791 Bellevue, WA 98009 on return home.

Hotel Check-In
Staff will imprint your credit card for any personal charges to your room. If you do not have any personal charges, you will have nothing owing Monday on check-out. Please notify staff if you are extending your stay with the hotel.

Welcome Reception at the Hotel 7:00 PM
Hors d' Oeuvres & refreshments will await you in the cabana room. Drivers should be back in time to welcome you and give you an overview of the practice & qualifying sessions. Special celebrity driver to be announced.


Friday Morning January 25th, 2008

Track Orientation Daytona Speedway is a overwhelming track and for our first time guests we strongly encourage you to participate in the track tour. We will leave the hotel lobby at 9:30 AM and take our group to Daytona Speedway. A special tram ride has been arranged for our group.. Tour is scheduled for 10:00 AM. and lasts about an hour. Due to the fact cars are on track, the tour can not go onto the actual race course.

Then you can spend your day touring the speedway garage area, pit lane, grandstands, or our motorhome chalet. Race teams will be testing- The Team Seattle cars may spend the day in the garage being prepped for Saturday. Our drivers will be in strategy meetings and practicing pit-stop driver changes.

Dinner on the beach Friday evening at the famous Racing's North Turn where Team Seattle will have a private tent set up on the patio overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Casual attire, great food and watch your talented teammates participate in some fun karioke.


Meals    
All meals Thursday-Sunday will be provided. A hospitality identification band will be given to you and provide you with direct access to the hospitality chalet located in the blue RV area. This area will have covered seating, big screen tv's, snacks and around the clock meals starting race weekend.

Race Day Saturday, January 26th, 2008

The driving team will be at the Speedway early. There will be a warm-up at 9:00 AM for our cars. The cars will go to grid at noon. A group photo around the cars will be taken about 11:15 AM. (allow 2 hours to get into the racetrack) directly across from the Unical Fuel Island in front of the Daytona Speedway sign. The credentials you will be wearing will access the garage and pre-grid for the pre-race festivities. Safety and insurance dictate crew members only in hot pits. The hot pits are actually a very poor viewing location for the race. Various in-field grand stand locations are available plus we hope to have closed circuit television coverage in the motorhome chalet.

On-Site Speedway Transportation
Your personal golf cart with "Team Seattle" will be available. DO NOT leave the keys in the cart unless you are parking at the motorhomes. Check fuel, we can refill as necessary at the RV area.  We will have bike locks available for your golf cart.

Official Daytona Program
Pick up an official race program. You will find Team Seattle featured with details of the effort.

Racing Radio Scanners will be provided to each VIP package. The radios will be keyed to listen to ongoing cockpit communications with crew and driver for both Team Seattle GT3 997 Porsche Cup Cars.

Post Race Wrap Up Party Sunday night at the Team Hotel:
Join the entire driving and support team in our annual tradition, the Post Race Wrap Up Party. Lasagne, salad, bread, desserts, beverages will be available.

Monday Departure January 28th, 2008.

With cars to check-in and people to board before 6:00 AM, we will need to leave the hotel at 6:00 AM Monday morning. Don't forget to top off with fuel to avoid additional fuel surcharge.

Team Seattle is committed to your experience at the Daytona 24.
Should you have any questions/concerns/problems, please contact Doc Doolittle  for assistance.