That's not fair... Some of us have the final event of the winter Slush
series to run the very same day in Oakland. I would skip it but that would
give my team mate the first place trophy without trying very hard (we are
currently tied for 1st place in the Novice 1).
What are the chances of me convincing everybody to postpone one or the other
event? (ha, ha, ha)
later,
joey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Navid Kahangi" <navid@interwoven.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 6:32 PM
Subject: Time Trial at Thunderhill
> I know the last event of the season is on the 16th and you are all going
> through withdrawals. But, here's something different to do on the 16th.
> They have 30 cars signed up so far. It should be fun.
>
> Hey, if you decide to show up, I can give you a ride in the silver beast
> (Butch) during practice. With the wider wheels/tires in front, it should
be
> able to do 2:05 laps and hit 135MPH.
>
> --Navid
>
>
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>
> Time Trial, Sunday December 16th, 2001 at Thunderhill Raceway Park! The
full
> 3 mile track will be used with no chicanes. Cars will be divided into
groups
> for the morning practice sessions. There will be passing rules that must
be
> obeyed during practice. During the timed portion of the event, drivers
will
> enter the course as directed by grid and pit personnel at intervals
designed
> to insure that no traffic is encountered during your runs. This Time Trial
> event emphasis is on safety and fun! This will be a good opportunity to
have
> fun with the high performance side of your vehicle in a controlled
> environment, the race track! Safety is emphasized throughout the event and
> is the responsibility of all participants.
>
> A ground school, mandatory for all drivers, will be held at the beginning
of
> the event. The ground school takes about an hour and covers all aspects of
> this time trial, with a special emphasis on the driving rules that will be
> used for this event.
>
> The Time Trial format will only accommodate 4 cars being timed on track at
> on time during the event. Each participant will be given a warm up,
> non-timed lap prior to starting the timed lap, like Indy Qualifying.
> Depending upon the number of participants, we will run as many timed laps
as
> we can. At a minimum, we will target 4 timed laps per participant, more if
> time allows. No passengers will be allowed during the competition runs.
>
> 7 Requirements:
> 7 16 years or older can attend (16/17 require parents signature)
> 7 Clean maintained street vehicle (OK to trailer), must pass safety
> inspection.
> 7 All convertibles and all open cars (excluding Targa or T-top vehicles)
> must have a roll bar. Roll bars are highly recommended for all cars.
> 7 Targa-type or T-top vehicles must either bolt the removable panels in
> place or remove them entirely.
> 7 All cars must run with both front door windows fully lowered
> 7 A restraint system meeting federal standards for the year of manufacture
> of the vehicle in the drivers seating position. At a minimum, a two point
> system must be in place. Competition type 5 point systems are recommended.
> 7 Suitable and safely mounted driver seat.
> 7 All loose items inside and outside of the car must be removed.
> 7 Battery must be secured with 2 bolt tie down.
> 7 A full-sized, street-legal windshield is required for street type
> vehicles.
> 7 Hub caps must be removed.
> 7 Snell 85 or better helmet required to be worn at all time while on
course
> (loaners available)
> 7 Any car that is judged to be in an unsafe operating condition at any
time
> during the event shall be prohibited from further participation until the
> deficiency is corrected.
> 7 Time Trial begins at 7:30 A.M. with registration and a brief safety
> inspection of the vehicles at the track. At 8:30 all drivers attend an
> orientation meeting where the rules of the event are explained. Track
Gate
> opens at 7:00 AM.
> 7 Entry Fee: $100 - Lunch for participants and guests $7.00 ea, Chinese
> cuisine, served hot.
>
> To register contact Thunderhill at (530) 934-5588
> OR FAX registration Form to Thunderhill Office at (530) 934-7275
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