So seriously, how do we get a track day together?
Personally, I'd prefer to do it during the week. Pick a day way out there this summer and let's go for it. These kind of opportunities don't come along too often, so there's really no excuse for skipping work.
Would you rather be this guy -->
Or this guy -->
???
Taking it a step further... I'd recommend the following:
Part 1
http://www.chicagoindoorracing.com/ (sometime really soon!)
Part 2 Track meet