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RE: Time Trial at Thunderhill

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Subject: RE: Time Trial at Thunderhill
From: "Steve Kupper" <skupper@2xtreme.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 08:23:11 -0800
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
> >
> >
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----------
> > -------
> >
> > 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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