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REFUEL/TMC Connect 2017 Registration Open

Discussion in 'TMC Connect' started by doug, Mar 26, 2017.

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  1. ohmman

    ohmman Plaid-ish Moderator

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    I will be road tripping in Canada during the conference. However, for anyone who is doing something insane like pulling a camper with their Tesla, there are campgrounds adjacent to Laguna Seca Raceway. They have power and water hookups. Worth a mention, just in case.
     
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  2. AudubonB

    AudubonB One can NOT induce accuracy with precision!

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    See what I mean?

    I mention that finally I'll make an appearance at TMCConnect...and everyone shows their Prior Commitments.
     
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  3. ModelX

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    I will be there! And I will be coming in thursday! You won't be alone!
     
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  4. doug

    doug Administrator / Head Moderator

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    I'll be there Thursday as well, but will probably be rather tied up.
     
  5. Diana

    Diana A.K.A. Kraken's Wife

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    so...when does "early bird" registration end for those of us who like to procrastinate ;)
     
  6. AudubonB

    AudubonB One can NOT induce accuracy with precision!

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    Doug:
    Please check your "Conversations" link - thanks.
     
  7. CatB

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    Looking forward to meeting Audie, but will be missing Bonnie and Ohmman.

    And always great to see Doug & Danny (and anyone else who can make it!)

    I'll just say it to save the rest of you the trouble: I know we don't need no stinkin' badges, but if we could have '17 badges, we'll know who to ask for carpool rides and who to look out for :)
     
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  8. danny

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    I'll try to get that done ASAP.
     
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  9. danny

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    Haven't forgot about this, but ran into an issue. Working on getting it resolved.
     
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  10. mlondre

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    Just registered! I'll be coming down with my dad for the conference, and my mom and wife will be joining for the Sunday breakfast. How are the Tesla Road Trip caravans being organized?
     
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  11. Blu Zap

    Blu Zap Grinning member

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    Blu Zap will be there. Although staying at the Marriott. Cashing in points. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching some laps at Laguna Seca!!
     
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  12. slcasner

    slcasner Active Member

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    Sadly, I have a conflict that prevents me from extending my string of TMC Connect badges.
     
  13. bmah

    bmah Moderator, Model S/X, California Forums

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    Could someone tell me how REFUEL "works" for spectators? I'd like to go watch (my son *really* wants to watch), but I don't intend to drive on-track except possibly for the parade lap.

    (Still trying to work out logistics...I plan to drive down on Friday after work, and attend both TMC Connect and REFUEL, but my son wants to go for REFUEL only, and my wife might have a family thing to do on Friday or Saturday, argh...)

    Looking forward to meeting and re-meeting lots of TMC people! (Sorry I'll miss you @slcasner.)

    Bruce.
     
  14. slcasner

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    I think REFUEL works well for spectators because it is not crowded like on a race day. You have to pay $10 per person to enter the paddock area which is the center of activity for REFUEL. Evan would probably enjoy seeing the ICE cars there and on the track in addition to the EV sessions. It's a nice hike up to the corkscrew area to watch the cars coming through. It can be warm and there is not a lot of shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. There are permanent restrooms so you are not stuck with porta-potties. I think there is some food available but we always took our own lunch.
     
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  15. slcasner

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    Well, my wife will attend TMC Connect. She also points out that the conflicting event I'm attending ends mid-day Saturday, so maybe I can make my way to Monterey before the sessions end on Saturday, and we can stay for REFUEL. Maybe I can get a '17' tag by proxy. ;)
     
  16. Diana

    Diana A.K.A. Kraken's Wife

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    All registered...see you all in June! :)
     
  17. doug

    doug Administrator / Head Moderator

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    #37 doug, May 25, 2017
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    FYI: Our group rate for hotel goes up on Friday. Right now the peak nights (Friday and Saturday) are $199 per night. They'll go up to $229 tomorrow (May 26) after 5pm PDT. The off-peak nights (Thursday, Sunday, etc) will stay at $145 for another week. After June 1st, it will be at market prices.
    So please go ahead and book your hotel if you haven't done so. TMC Connect 2017
     
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  18. doug

    doug Administrator / Head Moderator

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    Oh, also wanted to add that filmmaker Chris Paine, director of Who Killed the Electric Car? and Revenge of the Electric Car, will be joining us.
     
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  19. Diana

    Diana A.K.A. Kraken's Wife

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    June 1st is when early bird pricing ends also, correct?
     
  20. danny

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    Yes, early-bird pricing will end on June 1st.
     

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