.. but were you pulling a trailer? That's the only fun
way to go over Mt H in the snow!
Craig
--- Steve Kupper <skupper@2xtreme.net> wrote:
> Or we can do it in the middle of the winter and add
> another element to this
> exciting event.
>
> http://www.kgb-racing.com/images/temp/snow1.jpg
> http://www.kgb-racing.com/images/temp/snow2.jpg
>
> steve k.
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> Michael R. Clements
> > Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 7:44 AM
> > To: craig boyle; Navid Kahangi;
> ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Subject: RE: Time Trial at Thunderhill
> >
> >
> > On the road? Yeehaa! If it's up the eastern side,
> count me in. The entire
> > route from Livermore to ascending the east side of
> Mt. Hamilton
> > is a totally
> > excellent drive.
> >
> > OTOH, the horrid pavement quality of the western
> side precludes high
> > performance driving.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> craig boyle
> > Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 10:31
> > To: Navid Kahangi; ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Time Trial at Thunderhill
> >
> >
> > Let's hope it's a big succcess, it's excellent to
> see
> > some more diverse Solo events appear on the
> calendar.
> >
> > What next? A (official and santioned) hillclimb up
> Mt
> > Hamilton July 4th weekend?
> >
> > Craig
> > --- Navid Kahangi <navid@interwoven.com> wrote:
> > > 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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