I'd love to show up. But since my company is about to
dissolve into thin air (and my job along with it,
Thank you AT&T). I think I'm going to have to pass on
this one. Though the idea of a ride in the M3 is very
tempting. *sigh* Maybe next year.
Paul
--- iagreen@ucdavis.edu wrote:
> Who's putting on the event?? I'm tempted to go since
> i've already clinched
> the slush series win. But somewhat concerned as some
> of the
> photos/comments i've seen of some track days make me
> reluctant to run my
> street car "next" to some of the [insert "i think
> i'm racer" acronym
> here]. (no offense to anyone in particular) But it
> would make a great x-
> mas present if i can trick someone to buy it for me.
> Only track time has
> been the CSCC auto-x at buttonwillow and i've heard
> thunderhills a great
> track. But i won't be doing anything close to 135!
>
> Ian
> STS 99
> SFR/CSCC
>
>
> > 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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2000 Civic Si
#51 STS
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