Itinerary

The Area 27 Open House & Poker Run is an opportunity for members and guests to gather,
play, and tour the construction site. Participants will learn rst hand what it takes to design and
construct a world-class motor racing circuit .
This extra-long-weekend adventure begins Thursday May 5 with a wine and cheese evening
reception at August Motorcars in Kelowna. On Friday morning we start our engines and head south
along picturesque roads to the Spirit Ridge at Nk’ Mip Resort on Lake Osoyoos – our home for the
weekend. On Friday afternoon you'll have an opportunity to participate in our very own Area 27 car
show and evening brings a barbecue with live music.
After breakfast on Saturday we tour the Area 27 construction site with Jacques Villeneuve, Trevor
Seibert and Richard Spénard. Our pros will introduce the circuit and answer questions about
construction. We'll have food options on-site because hiking around the track will build an appetite.
Post track tour we return to Spirit Ridge for a wine social followed by a banquet dinner, awards
ceremony and charity auction (Charter Members can bid to change their membership number to
either 12 or 27). Sunday morning we bid you farewell over breakfast as we make plans for future
days lapping the track.
Join us for this fantastic weekend.
Presented by:
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Itinerary
May 5th
7:00pm – 10:00pm
August Motorcars Reception
Kelowna
(Featuring an acoustic performance by Robyn & Ryleigh)
May 6th
9:00am Poker Run Pre Grid & Stage 1
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
2:00pm – 5:30pm
6:30pm – 1:00am
9:30am start
9:50am start
10:10am start
10:30am start
10:50am start
11:10am start
11:30am start
11:50am start
Registration & Area 27 Car Show
BBQ Party & Live Music
Spirit Ridge
Desert Cultural Centre
(Featuring Robyn & Ryleigh and Friends, Country and Classic Rock)
8:30am – 10:30am
10:00am – 10:30am
11:00am – 1:00pm
1:00pm – 2:30pm
2:30pm – 4:30pm
6:00pm – 7:30pm
7:30pm
9:00pm
10:00pm – 12:30am
May 7th
Breakfast
Drivers Meeting
Area 27 walk the track
Lunch at the Track
Lap the Track (side by side)
Wine Tasting Social
Area 27 Rally Banquet
Poker Run Awards & Silent Auction
Rally Members Social
Conference Centre
Conference Centre
Area 27
Area 27
Area 27
Conference Centre
Conference Centre
Conference Centre
Conference Centre
(Featuring an acoustic performance by Robyn & Ryleigh)
May 8th
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May 8 8:00am – 11:00am
Breakfast & Check out
* please no speeding tickets or other embarrassing incidents
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Conference Centre
Country Music & Classic Rock Entertainers
Robyn & Ryleigh and Friends
Sisters Robyn and Ryleigh are an emerging country/pop duo hailing from Langley, B.C. Their sound
is a reection of their combined musical inuences - the energy of modern sounds blended with
traditional country elements of acoustic instruments, meaningful lyrics, and sibling harmonies.
Robyn and Ryleigh are authentic country girls - singing about fast cars, boys, and hot summer nights.
Robyn can be found tinkering on her own car while Ryleigh loves quadding, part mud, part makeup,
part glamorous, part funny.
Recently signed to Royalty Records (Sony Music Canada) with fresh new music on the way, the girls
are primed to break out on an international level.
Stonebolt
(Ray Roper & David Wills)
Vancouver’s Stonebolt arrived as part of the wave of talented bands that helped put Western
Canada on the musical map. Stonebolt toured relentlessly throughout the 70’s across Canada and
the Western U.S., honing their music and building a large fan base in the days before the internet.
In 1977, they signed with Parachute Records in Los Angeles and began recording albums and had
numerous hit singles. Their biggest was ‘I Will Still Love You’ which charted in the U.S. They
appeared on the top TV shows of the day, including American Bandstand with Dick Clark, and
Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack.
Stonebolt continues to put on a lively and entertaining show, performing favorites from the highying times when classic rock was just plain ‘rock.’
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Private Coaching with Richard Spénard
Several members have asked about bringing friends and associates to the Open House and Poker Run to
witness, and help celebrate, the construction of the exciting Area 27 circuit. In recognition of your continued
support as an Area 27 Charter Member, we are pleased to announce the following exclusive offer: If your
guest or associate joins Area 27 as a Regular member from Today until May 31st, you will
receive, (free of charge) one full day of private 1 on 1 coaching from Richard Spénard at Area
27. This is an exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insight and hone yours skills from the master.
Richard Spénard is one of Canada’s foremost race drivers and he tops the list for the most wins in Canadian
racing history. His 25-year racing experience dates to 1974 when he won his rst championship title with 8
victories in 10 races at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant’s Jim Russell Racing School.
As a pro race car driver:
Teammate of the late Gilles Villeneuve in the Formula Atlantic Series
GT racing Champion
Canadian Formula 2000 Champion
Player’s/GM Motorsport Series Champion
Porsche Turbo Cup Series.
In 1986, he recorded 12 wins in 24 starts in three different series (F2000, Porsche and GM)
He holds the record for most wins and pole positions in both the Porsche and GM Series
Has racing experience in European Formula 3
Raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans driving the legendary factory Porsche 962 prototype
Several wins and pole positions in Trans-Am, IMSA and North American Endurance racing.
Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Member
As a race car driver coach/trainer:
The Montreal native is more than a great racing driver - he is one of the leading authorities as a racing instructor
in North America. Currently Richard is working as the premier driving coach for drivers racing in the Ferrari
Challenge Series and Porsche GT3 Cup Series. Richard was instrumental in mentoring the following drivers in
motorsport:
Jacques Villeneuve
Tommy Kendall
Ron Fellows
David Empringham
The late Greg Moore
Patrick Carpentier
Buddy Rice
Trevor Seibert
Andrew Ranger
Alex Tagliani
F-1 World Champion, Indy 500 Champion, CART Champion
Multiple Trans-Am Champion
ALMS, Le Mans and Daytona 24HRS Champion
Formula Atlantic and Indy Light Champion
Champ Car
Champ Car, 1 mile oval highest speed world record holder
2004 Indy 500 Champion
1991 Player’s/GM Champion, 1995 Indy Lights Series
2004 Formula Atlantic rookie of the year
Champ Car
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Area 27 Open House & Poker Run Features
Area 27 Open House Entry Includes:
- Friday night BBQ Party, food and live entertainment
- Saturday breakfast & drivers meeting
- Saturday Track Tour with Jacques Villeneuve, Trevor Seibert & Richard Spenard
- Saturday Finish Line Wine Tasting Social
- Saturday Banquet Dinner Auction & Awards
- Sunday morning Breakfast
Entry Fee is per person and includes all taxes and gratuities $297.00
Area 27 Poker Run Entry Includes*
- Thursday night August Motorcars Wine & Canapés Social
- 1 Team entry in Poker Run (driver, navigator, + vehicle)
- Winery Bistro Lunch for 2 (Poplar Grove Winery)
- 1 Deluxe Detailers kit courtesy of Lordco & Surf City Garage
- Poker Run podium prize eligibility, TCA Tool storage Grand Prize
- Entry into the Area 27 car show at Spirit Ridge
Entry Fee is per team and includes all taxes and gratuities $227.00
* To enter the Poker Run participants must rst be registered for the site tour.
RSVP to: Felicity Johnson at felicity@area27.ca
Poker Run Prizes:
1st Place: TCA Tool Storage
2nd Place: Small Block Chevy Hot Rod BBQ
Silent Auction
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Accommodations (to book on your own)
Room Options; May 5th Comfort Suites Kelowna
Double & Queen Suite
Jr. King Suite, 1 King bed
2 Queen Bed Suite
Family Suite, 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 sleeper sofa
Deluxe Family Suite (same, only bigger)
Superior Family Suite (same, with separate en-suite)
To reserve a room, contact:
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Lee Drennan
Guest Service Manager
P: 250.861.1110
E: gsm@comfortsuiteskelowna.com
May 6th & 7th Spirit Ridge Osoyoos
One-Bedroom Queen-Queen Suites
One-Bedroom King Suites
One-Bedroom Corner King Suites
One-Bedroom Queen-Queen Vineyard Suites
One-Bedroom Corner King Vineyard Suites
One-Bedroom Villas
Two-Bedroom King & Queen Suites
Two-Bedroom King & Queen-Queen Suites
Two-Bedroom Villas
Premium Three-Bedroom Suites
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To secure your event entry, poker run entry and room reservation use code A27Poker
contact*: Lisa Fredericks
Meeting & Events Sales Leader
P: 250.495.5445 ext. 5059
E: lisa@thespiritridge.com
*Please note: Contact information for Spirit Ridge has changed from previous events.
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May 6th – 8th, 2016
Friday Dinner – NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre
Reception Platter and Canapes
Charcuterie and cheese board with infused mustards, pickles, preserves and country style breads
Prawn Cocktail Skewer with pickled pineapple and tomato horseradish sauce
Smoked duck breast with g and red wine marmalade, hazelnut crumble
Mini Qualicum brie and local apple grilled cheese with hot pepper aioli
Dinner Salad station
Potato salad with green onions, crisp bacon and grainy mustard and sherry vinegar dressing
Caesar Salad with shaved parmesan, brioche croutons and house made dressing
Tomato and mozzarella salad, balsamic vinegar and pickled red onions
Country style breads with sea salted butter
Hot Food stations
Ground Angus beef sliders with trufe emulsion, and traditional toppings
Charred Corn on the Cobb with herb garlic butter
Grilled red pepper marinated BC Salmon with salsa verde and smoked paprika potato chips
Slow cooked pulled pork shoulder with house BBQ sauce, cabbage slaw
Desserts
Chocolate Brownie with vanilla whipped cream and salted caramel
Apple cobbler
Mini mint chocolate chip ice cream cones
Saturday Breakfast – NK’MIP Conference Centre
Assorted pastries and danishes
Fresh sliced fruit platter
Egg Benedict
Hollandaise sauce, English mufn and Canadian back bacon
Roasted Yukon Gold potato hash, caramelized onions and herbs
Brioche French toast, mixed berries, maple syrup and orange butter
Build your own Omelette station
mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, aged cheddar, bell peppers
Selection of premium fruit juices
Freshly brewed coffee and premium teas
* please mention all food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
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Saturday Dinner – NK’MIP Conference Centre
Salad Buffet
Caesar salad with shaved parmesan, brioche croutons and house made dressing
Greek salad with marinated Happy Days goat feta and fresh basil leaves
Red wine poached pear salad, watercress leaves, Belgium endive, blue cheese and spiced red wine syrup
Butter lettuce salad with ne herbs, crisp prosciutto and maple dressing
Platters
Dip platter
Country style bread with herb butter and infused olive oil, chick pea
hummus, baba ghanoush and artichoke herb dip
Chilled seafood platter
Poached shrimp, tuna tataki, cucumber, smoked salmon, candied salmon and scallop ceviche
Main Courses
Carved Angus beef prime rib, horseradish and red wine jus
Oven Roasted BC Halibut, roasted mushrooms and pearl onions
Selection of seasonal vegetables
Rosemary sea salt roasted potatoes
Desserts
Chocolate torte with white chocolate mousse and mint crystals
Mini vanilla crème Brule with graham cookie
Mini Lemon meringue pie
Sunday Breakfast – NK’MIP Conference Centre & Courtyard Terrace
Assorted pastries and danishes
Fresh sliced fruit platter
Scrambled egg with herbs and aged cheddar
Country style pork sausages
Crisp bacon
Yukon gold potato hash
Selection of premium juices
Freshly brewed coffee and premium teas
* please mention all food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
A CIRCUIT UNLIKE ANY OTHER