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DIRECTIONS TO WATERFORD HILLS ROAD RACING TRACK Waterford Hills Road Racing facilities are located on the grounds of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, 4770 Waterford Road, Clarkston, MI 48346.From the south via I-75
From the south via Woodward or Telegraph
From the north via I-75
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Admission
Spectator Admission - $10
Paddock Admission - $20
Print your own $5 off coupon
Phone Numbers
Track Phone: (248)623-0070
Track Fax: (248) 623-0589
OCSC Club Office: (248) 623-0444
How-To Guide to Waterford Hills Racing
So you’ve seen some races at Waterford Hills Road Racing Inc. (WHRRI), or maybe even brought your street car out for an open track day, and now you’ve caught the racing “bug”. Want to know more about getting in on the racing action here at WHRRI? Unsure how to go about making your racing dreams a reality? Here’s a quick guide to getting started at WHRRI.
Observation
The best way to begin is to start watching races from the other side of the fence. There are two ways to do this:
- Volunteer to help flag at a corner. Working with our experienced flaggers at a corner will give you a solid understanding of the race flags we use and what they mean. It also gives you an up close look at the various cars and classes that race here at WHRRI, which will help when it comes time for you to decide what type of car you would like to race. You will also get to see some fine examples of both the right and wrong ways to drive a car around our track. Contact our Flagging & Communications Chief for more information.
- Volunteer to crew for a WHRRI driver. Don’t worry about your wrenching skills – if you can change a tire or use a stopwatch, you can be a crew member. This experience will give you a better understanding of what it takes to get a car on the track, and the opportunity to wander through our race paddock as well. You will find that our drivers are more than willing to answer any questions you might have. Visit our bulletin board and post a note offering your services to drivers that might need a hand.
Preparation
Now that you have some ideas about what type of car you’d like to race, you need to find one. You have three options:
- Rent a racecar. Of the three options, this is the easiest and least expensive way to begin. The owner is generally responsible for the car’s maintenance and transportation of the car to the track – you simply need to show up and drive it. You won’t have to worry about a tow vehicle, trailer or storage. You will be responsible for any damage to the car during your race, however. This is the best way to ease into racing without making a big commitment to a type of car that you might not enjoy as much as you thought you would. Check the swap and sell section of our bulletin board for racecars for rent.
- Purchase a race prepared car. If you feel the need to own a racecar, buying one that is ready to race is your best bet. You will also need a way to transport your racecar to and from the track, which means obtaining a tow vehicle and some sort of trailer. Many race prepared cars will be packaged with a trailer. Visit the swap and sell area of our bulletin board to view some of the cars that other WHRRI racers are currently selling.
- Build your own racecar. This is the most expensive of the three options, both in money and time. In general, racecars do NOT appreciate – you will spend far more in building a racecar than you will receive when you sell it. The car will need to be race prepared according to the SCCA General Competition Rules (GCR). Most drivers don’t build their own cars until experience has taught them exactly what they want and need in a racecar.
Training
Once you’ve observed for a while and gotten yourself a racecar, it’s time to learn how to drive it. Road racing isn’t just about how fast you can make a car go – at WHRRI, you need advance skills in car control. Before you can race at WHRRI, you must attend a driver school and obtain a racing license, either through WHRRI or another sanctioning body such as SCCA or NASA. The WHRRI Driver’s School is usually held in late April. See our information page for exact dates. For the WHRRI Driver’s School, you will need:
- A copy of the GCR
- A race prepared car that meets the requirements of the GCR and the WHRRI Rules & Regulations
- Personal racing equipment, including a helmet, suit and gloves, which also meet the requirements of the GCR
- Patience and good listening skills
Membership
You do not need to be a WHRRI member in order to race here, but non-members:
- Must have a current competition license from another sanctioning body
- Pay higher race entry fees
- Are not eligible to compete for our Team, Class, or Top Ten Championships
In addition to this guide, you should also take a look at Waterford Hills for Dummies for more information about racing at WHRRI.
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE TRACK
| Dunn's Welding Motorsport Tire Co./Hoosier Tires |
22930 Lahser, Southfield |
(248)356-3866 (248)546-9092 |
LOCAL PARTS SUPPLIERS
| Auto Zone Sat 8-9 Sun 9-7 Maza Auto Parts Sat 10-6 Sun 10-3 Murray's Discount Auto Sat 8-7 Sun 9-5 S&G Imported Car Parts Sat 8-3 |
5540 Dixie Hwy., Waterford 5720 Maybee Rd., Waterford 5300 Dixie Hwy., Waterford 2580 Dixie Hwy., Waterford |
(248)623-7521 (248)666-2612 (248)623-2370 (248)673-2550 |
COMPETITION 110 76 RACING GASOLINE SUPPLIERS
| Marathon Service Station Marathon Service Station Citgo Service Station Marathon Service Station Fast Track Service Station Express Fuel (member card required) |
12 Mile and Gratiot, Roseville 9 Mile, just W of Van Dyke, Warren Sashabaw and Walton, Waterford Warren Ave., Dearborn Heights Opdyke, just S of M-59, Auburn Hills 9 Mile, E of 1-94, St. Clair Shores |
(586)447-0256 (586)756-4777 (248)674-1733 (313)278-1558 (248)227-4797 |
Page George Doyle at (586)807-3050 for other locations or to order drummed product, deliveries and other octanes.
RESTAURANTS
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Clarkston Cafe Clarkston Union Grill La Villa Ristorante Mr. B's Roadhouse O'Malley's Irish Tavern Outback Steakhouse 221 Baker Street Joe Bologna's Trattoria Mesquite Creek Burger King Jet's Pizza L.A. Cafe and Java Little Louie's Carry-Out Pete's Coney II |
625-5660 620-6100 922-1700 625-4600 373-4550 620-4329 922-9020 620-8500 620-9300 625-4477 623-8727 623-1610 620-2727 623-4300 |
8 South Main St. 54 South Main St., near Waldon Sashabaw Rd. and Waldon Rd. 6721 Dixie Hwy, near M-15 1500 Opdyke Rd 6435 Dixie Hwy 10063 Dixie Hwy 7071 Dixie Hwy 7228 Ortonville Rd 6674 Dixie Hwy 5332 Dixie Hwy 5815 Dixie Hwy 7081 Dixie Hwy 6160 Dixie Hwy |
HOTELS
Detroit Marriott at Centerpoint
Official Hotel of Waterford Hills
3600 Centerpoint Parkway
Pontiac, Michigan 48341 USA
Phone: 1-248-253-9800
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Carriage House B&B Best Western 6853 Dixie Hwy Clarkston , MI (248) 625-1522 Embassy Suites 850 Tower Drive Troy, MI 48098 (248) 879-7500 Hampton Inn 1461 N.Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills, MI (248) 370-0044 |
Hilton Suites 2300 Featherstone Auburn Hills, MI (248) 334-2222 Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills 1500 N.Opdyke Rd Auburn Hills, MI (248) 373-4550 Motel 6 1471 N. Opdyke Rd. Auburn Hills, MI (248) 373-8440 Red Roof Inn 2580 Crooks Rd. Rochester Hills, MI (248) 853-6400 Troy Doubletree Suites 850 Tower Dr. Troy, MI (248) 879-7500 Waterford Hills Road Racing Inc. Camp Grounds $15.00 with electrical hookup Available to race participants and volunteers Wingate Inn 2200 Featherstone Rd. Auburn Hills, MI (248) 334-3324 |
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Edsel and Eleanor Ford Home
Features original antiques and outstanding art. |
PUBLIC TOURS (all tours begin on the hour):
ADMISSION: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $4. GROUP TOURS: Groups of 10 or more, please call (313) 884-4222 x.129 in advance. |
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Fisher Mansion
Spanish mission-style mansion completed in 1927 for Lawrence Fisher, of Fisher Body Corp. |
Tours by appointment Friday, Saturday, Sunday. |
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Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Henry Ford Museum includes several acres of exhibits on American industry, transportation, manufacturing, home life, entertainment and technology. Greenfield Village is a living history outdoor museum including exhibits on American inventors, home and community life, a working farm, crafts and trades, and transportation. |
Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving day and Christmas day. IMAX Theater Information and Tickets:
Group Tickets and Tour Information, 9am-5pm, EST:
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Automotive Hall of Fame
The Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates accomplished individuals in the world-wide motor vehicle industry. |
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Henry Ford Estate
The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane, a National Historic Landmark on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, is the former home of automaker Henry Ford and his wife Clara. The Fords lived at Fair Lane from 1915 until their deaths in 1947 and 1950. |
PUBLIC TOURS:
Admission: Adults (13 & older) $8.00, Youth (5-12) $5.00, Senior (62 & older) $7.00, Child (4 & under) Free Self-Guided Outdoor Tour: (45 minutes) Admission $2.00 |
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Meadowbrook Hall
Often described as an American castle, Meadowbrook Hall is the former residence of Oakland University founders, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred G. Wilson. Built between 1926 and 1929 at the cost of $4,000,000 by the architectural firm of Smith Hinchman & Grylls, the 100-room Tudor-revival style mansion is listed on national and state registers of historic sites. |
PUBLIC TOURS:
Admission: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors over 62, $4 Children 5-12, Children 4 and under free. Directions: From the I-75 Freeway, take University Drive (Exit 79) east to Oakland University's main entrance. Turn left at Squirrel Road. Turn right at Walton Boulevard. Turn right at Adams Road. Turn right at the east campus entrance to Oakland University and follow the signs to Meadow Brook Hall. |
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Motor Sports Museum & Hall Of Fame
Over 100 items on exhibit, most of them highly significant race vehicles, such as land and water speed record holders, both antique and current. |
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Cranbrook Academy of Art Museum
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Cranbrook House Museum and Gardens
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Cranbrook Institute Of Science Museum
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Detroit Institute of Arts
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Museum Hours:
Recommended Admission: $4 per adult, $1 per child
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Detroit Science Center
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HOURS
Admission: Adults $3.00, Youth (3-17) $2.00, Seniors (60+) $2.00, IMAX® Dome film $4.00 additional |
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum
The Dossin is filled with ship models, paintings, and memorabilia chronicling the glorious history of the Great Lakes waterways, including exhibits such as the anchor of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald. |
Museum Hours Wed-Sun, 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. |
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Motown Historical Museum
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The new Museum of African American History is located in the heart of Detroit's Cultural Center, next to the Detroit Science Center and within one block walking distance of the Detroit Institute of Arts. |
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Yankee Air Museum
Located in a vintage hangar, the museum consists of indoor and outdoor aircraft displays and specific rooms devoted to WWI aviation, WWII aviation, Vietnam, and Women in Aviation. |
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Birch Run Outlet Mall
Over 170 outlet stores |
Exit 136 off of I-75 From Detroit: take I-75 north to exit 136, turn left, two blocks west, turn left into the center. From Lansing: take 69 east to I-75 north to exit 136, turn left, 2 blocks west, turn left into the center. From Saginaw: take I-75 south to exit 136, turn right, two blocks west, turn left into the center. |
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Birmingham, MI and environs offer an array of world-class art galleries and antique shops, most along N. Woodward Ave. |
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Canterbury Village
A designated historical site in the State of Michigan. 18 specialty shops including Always Christmas. |
Hours - Open 361 Days a Year
I-75 exit 83 North (Joslyn Road) just 3 miles from I-75 |
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Frankenmuth, MI
January-May Mon-Thurs & Sat 9a.m.-5:30p.m. Friday 9a.m.-9p.m. Sunday noon-5:30p.m. June-Dec Mon-Sat 9a.m.-9p.m. Sunday noon-7p.m. Closed January 1, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas |
From I-75 N - Birch Run/Frankemuth Exit #136: Turn right (east) onto Birch Run Road/M-54 and travel 2 miles to M-83/Gera Road. Turn left (north) at light onto M-83/Gera Road and travel approximately 4.5 miles to Bronner's Christmas Lane or Weiss Street entrance. From I-75 S - Bridgeport/Frankenmuth Exit #144: Turn left (southeast) onto Dixie Highway and travel for 2 miles to blinker at Junction Road. Turn left (east) onto Junction Road and travel for 5 miles to Main Street. Turn right (south) on Main/M-83 and drive through Frankenmuth 1 mile to Bronner's Christmas Lane entrance. |
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Great Lakes Crossing
Major Stores: Outlet mall for Nieman Marcus, SAKS, Outdoor World Hours:Mon.- Sat. 10am to 9pm Sunday 11am to 6pm *Restaurant, Theater and Holiday hours may vary |
From the south: Take I-75 north to the Joslyn Road exit (Exit 83). Turn left onto Joslyn Road and drive one-quarter mile to Great Lakes Crossing Drive. Turn right onto Great Lakes Crossing Drive and follow to mall entrance. From the north: Take I-75 south to the Baldwin Road exit (Exit 84). Turn right onto Baldwin Road and drive one-quarter mile. The Great Lakes Crossing entrance is on your left. |
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Meadow Brook Village Mall
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Novi Town Center
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Oakland Mall
Major Stores: JC Penny, J. L. Hudson's, Sears |
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Somerset Collection
Major Stores: Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus |
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Somerset North
Major Stores: Nordstroms, J. L. Hudson's |
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Summit Place Mall
Major Stores: JC Penny, Kohl's, Montgomery Ward, Service Merchandise, J. L., Hudson's, Sears |
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Twelve Oaks Mall
Major Stores: JC Penny, Sears, Lord & Taylor, J. L. Hudson's |
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Star Great Lakes Crossing
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Detroit Tigers baseball -- playing season approximately April-October
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Detroit Zoological Park
Admission:
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The Detroit Zoo is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Ten Mile Road (I-696) in Royal Oak. From the east and west, take I-696 to Exit 16 for Woodward Avenue, Main Street, and the Detroit Zoo. From I-75 north or south, take Exit 61 to I-696 west, Follow I-696 west to Exit 16. The zoo is entered from either Woodward Avenue or Ten Mile Road, just look for the Detroit Zoo Water Tower. |
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MGM Grand Detroit Casino
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Travel Michigan
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Windsor, Canada Convention and Visitor's Bureau
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