I wish the car was still together! This wouild be a
blast! Oh Well, it's better to get the winter
maintenance done early. Winter Maintenance this year
inlcudes: New roll cage, new rear discs (found a good
way to do this), New 4 piston fronts, and hopefully
more power for next year (if I can get that bigger
intercooler plumbed).
Don Miller
69 Turbo V-6 Roaster
Meridian, ID
--- CalSpeed@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I was able to secure a couple of spots for guests if
> they want to run on
> Sears Pont Raceway on Nov. 24, 2000. Several folks
> have asked if they could
> run as my guests but I wasnt able to give a definite
> answer.
>
> I am a member of the Checkered Flag Racing
> Association. This is a private
> club and you would be my guest. You will be able to
> drive the racetrack with
> the likes of Porches, Ferrari's, Vipors, BMW's and
> ....... Miatas. You will
> have to run in the slower group of drivers. But
> this does not mean you will
> not have a Ferrari riding your bumper. The groups
> are classified by driver
> skill. I actually rather drive in the least
> aggressive group as I get to run
> with alot of $$$ cars and pass them up. ;>) It can
> be alot of fun.
> Especially good for in-car videos.
>
> You DO NOT have to have prior racing experience or a
> racing licence. THIS IS
> NOT A RACE !!! This is just a day at the track.
> Yes it can get alittle
> competitive too due to the high buck machinery
> present. But it isnt a race
> and there will be track workers and officials
> present to make sure you follow
> everyone follows the rules. CFRA has a fantastic
> safety record. No crashes
> but several off track spinouts. Very little bent
> metal. There is no need to
> be scared about running with us.
>
> Track times are appx. four 20 minute session. It
> doesnt sound like alot but
> it is. Trust me... it is very tiring.You will need
> to provide your own food
> and beverages. No alcohol allowed! No BBQing food
> either. You may also
> need to bring a seperate and full gas can. Maybe a
> chair to sit on too.
>
> You car needs to be safe and free of any major
> leaks. You need to have an
> overflow tank for your radiator! You need to tape
> down your battery cables
> and hydrolic fluid reservoirs. You need 3pt
> seatbelts. Wheel bearing need
> to be tight. Firm brake pedal required! Minimal
> steering wheel play. And
> no major leaks. You also have to have a new helmet.
> Motorcycle or racing is
> fine. Nothing older than a Snell 95 allowed! You
> will need to fill out a
> Tech Sheet. Car will be teched at the track.
>
> Last issue... price. It will cost appx $250 for the
> day. Expensive... not
> too expensive. I think it is very reasonable for
> Sears Point. I pay the
> same price. No breaks for members. ;>) You pay at
> the track.
>
> Only problem with the raceday will be rain. IF IT
> RAINS THE DAY IS
> CANCELLED! Since our club is small we can only
> afford the off season dates.
> That is why the price is minimal. Otherwise prices
> would be almost double.
>
> You will need to be at the track by 7am. No later!
> If later you may not
> race at all. All drivers need to go through tech
> and then we need to attend
> a drivers meeting. Miss the meeting and the only
> thing you will be able to
> do is go driving in the Wine Country. You will not
> be allowed on the track.
> Sorry to sound so harsh. I just need to let you
> know otherwise I wont be
> allowed any visitors anymore.
>
> More questions...? Let me know. I can only take a
> couple more folks. Oh
> yeah... Datsun Roadsters Only! ;>)
>
> Michael Carion
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