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mpozzi
06-05-2006, 06:02 PM
Since we had such fun in May at Willow Springs, I've decided we need another Open Track Bachelor Party this summer and I've got some dates in mind.

Buttonwillow Raceway

July 15-16 (Green Flag Driving). Will be HOT.
September 29-30, October 1 (Speed Ventures). Might be hot.
November 25-26 (Green Flag Driving). Weather great and lots of track time.

I hope we'll get more Pro-Touring participation as those of you that missed this last open track, really missed out (True, you have a suitable excuse . . . ).

Give your .02 cents and let's get something planned.

Mary Pozzi

alcino
06-05-2006, 06:20 PM
I like the september day. September has got to be way cooler than Button in July.

Is Green flag the school. I think they don't allow "passengers" but SV do.

That november date is Thanksgiving weekend. would like that, but both my fiances family and mine like to see us that holiday. Why can't they understand that its a great weekend to spend at the track.

MrQuick
06-05-2006, 07:27 PM
Hey all, we (Dreamspeed Motorsports) are going to be putting a track day together at Thunderhill after August. I will keep y'all posted.

Allen should be the one getting Married next right?

Steve1968LS2
06-05-2006, 07:43 PM
How about me.. I could use a bachelor party :)

Maybe by then I will have found a car.. been hunting GTOs (I have Vince on the hunt as well).. also looking at used C5's.. found a '99 for $17.5 for sale today but it already had a deposit on it. That's what I get for not checking the auto trader EVERY day..

I want to cover one of these large track day gatherings for PHR.. I think it would be cool as hell and informative (on what happens at a track day)..

rockdogz
06-05-2006, 07:46 PM
How about me.. I could use a bachelor party :)

Maybe by then I will have found a car.. been hunting GTOs (I have Vince on the hunt as well).. also looking at used C5's.. found a '99 for $17.5 for sale today but it already had a deposit on it. That's what I get for not checking the auto trader EVERY day..

I want to cover one of these large track day gatherings for PHR.. I think it would be cool as hell and informative (on what happens at a track day)..

Hey, you're already married... right?

alcino
06-05-2006, 08:40 PM
How about me.. I could use a bachelor party :)


hmmm. Wants a bachelor party and buying a fast sports car. I think I smell a mid life crisis. hehe:rotfl:

zbugger
06-05-2006, 08:49 PM
Allen should be the one getting Married next right?
Don't you need a woman for that? Maybe I'm missing something?

Orngcrush69
06-06-2006, 05:21 PM
I'll celabrate being a bachelor!!!

Ya I'm in for the July date with Green Flag, don't know which car at this point...but I'll be there. Guys even if you don't have a car, you should still come out and see the cars that show up for this event! High dollar cars, Trans Am cars (and that damn red Mustang!) running hard. It's really a good show.

alcino
06-06-2006, 07:28 PM
but its freaking july!!! HOT!!!

I know, I'm getting soft

mpozzi
06-06-2006, 07:59 PM
I know it's hotter than hell at Buttonwillow (or anywhere else in the San Joaquin Valley) in July but we can get garages for shade. And I think both Speed Ventures and Green Flag will let us take passengers as the no-passengers rule was only for Streets of Willow.

And Steve . . . I'd love to write an article about Open Track preparation. Basically, an Open Track How-To article that will give the reader some idea of what to expect and how to prepare for the experience with their cars. I foresee these events fast becoming the next hot ticket for legal automotive fun with a street car.

As far as the next event, I'm leaning towards the July date. It's held in conjunction with the Shelby Club if I remember correctly, and those guys are FUN. Lots of cool cars, too. However, it's up to the majority so think about it.

And Vince . . . please keep us posted on a T-Hill date. Haven't run that track yet but there's a group that does and often.

And Allen . . . you've left me speechless.

Mary Pozzi

mpozzi
06-06-2006, 08:08 PM
Nix on the July date . . . Dave's going to be back at Elkhart Lake for the Can-Am reunion. If you choose that as the next Open Track date, have tons of fun.

September??

Mary P.

CarlC
06-06-2006, 09:33 PM
September is looking better and better. Average high temperature is 91* in Sept, 81* in Oct.

Passengers would be cool, no pun intended.

David Pozzi
06-06-2006, 10:02 PM
CAN-AM!
It's gonna be GREAT! :)

I had a great race last weekend at Sears Point, the Wine Country Classic. Finshed 4th in group 7.
Here are some pics of me racing.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v600/ChevyThunder/WineCntry/7ead2613.jpg
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Mean 69
06-07-2006, 07:17 AM
Great drive, David. Nice shots too, looks like it was a fun race. Looks also like someone behind you got a little sideways (Porsche?)! Car is running good, eh? Nice.

Can Am reunion, man, that is just going to be cool. Bring your insect repellent, those bug in the Midwest are strong enough to carry you away in the summer. Wear a full face helmet for the same reason!!!

Button in September sounds WAY better than the middle of the summer. I still have flashbacks to last year, it was way too toasty for me, and that was with a garage. My car didn't like it too much either, but that's another story. Great track though, I'll do my best to make it this time. 'specially if David brings that cool little Lola! Can you just imagine?!?!

Mark

CarlC
06-07-2006, 07:42 AM
David, you're the man!

Is this the one? I have to be in Ann Arbor the next week so maybe I can combine.

http://www.svra.com/SVRA/SVRAHome.nsf/weblinks/EJEN-6HUKSB?OpenDocument

David Pozzi
06-07-2006, 04:26 PM
Yes, that's the race.
I went there 10 years ago and they had 81 Can-Am cars. Not all raced though. They had around 70 cars race and they even had the Howmet turbine cars there. A bunch of cars came from Europe and it was a great show. I met Kinsler who did the fuel injection for most of these cars. David Hobbs drove a Lola T-222. George Follmer drove a questionable heritage McLaren M8F it was nicknamed the MFH, (McLaren From Hell) because it had lots of later year parts on it and a 580 cube BB engine.

I know a fiew west-coast guys that are racing there.

I plan on visiting the EAA aircraft museum at Oshkosh before the race. It's really great. The week following the race is the big EAA fly-in at Oshkosh.
David

Dan Sherwood
06-07-2006, 09:47 PM
I was hoping to see the 1st gen camaro in the avatar whooping up on some "supercars". Dang it.

David Pozzi
06-08-2006, 09:21 PM
Dan, - Maybe next year...:dunno:

Orngcrush69
07-06-2006, 06:43 PM
Hey guys. Don't want to let this thread die. My brother Dan and I will be at Buttonwillow 8/11, Dan's taking his C5, and I'm fixing the "tranny puke" problem in the Chevelle. So if you're not doing anything else come out. I think the Sept-Oct date would be a great time to meet, the track should'nt be too hot, in fact we ran our best times last year at that time. So mark your calanders!

ilovefirstgens
07-07-2006, 10:43 AM
I'll celabrate being a bachelor!!!

There we go!!!


But seriously id be down, and would there be a prize for being by far the slowest person/car out there?:fingersx:

mpozzi
07-09-2006, 06:26 PM
Hey Brian,

Just come on down and don't worry about the speed stuff. Put yourself in the Novice Group and you'll get instruction along with tons of track time. And there's plenty of us P-Ters that will give you rides that will also help you gain confidence, the driving line, and speed.

Usually, there's a party on Saturday or we can BBQ at the track. Lot's of bench racing time and fun stuff as well.

All you need is a long sleeved shirt (ask Carl about his custom driving suit), helmet (Snell 95 or newer), and nomex gloves. Check on the SpeedVentures site for their requirements and you'll be set.

Mary Pozzi

ilovefirstgens
07-09-2006, 08:35 PM
Hey Brian,

Just come on down and don't worry about the speed stuff. Put yourself in the Novice Group and you'll get instruction along with tons of track time. And there's plenty of us P-Ters that will give you rides that will also help you gain confidence, the driving line, and speed.

Usually, there's a party on Saturday or we can BBQ at the track. Lot's of bench racing time and fun stuff as well.

All you need is a long sleeved shirt (ask Carl about his custom driving suit), helmet (Snell 95 or newer), and nomex gloves. Check on the SpeedVentures site for their requirements and you'll be set.

Mary Pozzi

Well stupid me never put anything more than lap belts (saving up for roll bar, decent seats and harnesses) and I dont know if ill have them in even by sep. Also they did not mention it on their site or faq however would I assume correct that there is no age minimum?

Charley Lillard
07-10-2006, 05:41 AM
Oct 28-29 Norcal Shelby club will have a open track event at Thunderhill. The event is open to all makes. For first timers Thunderhill has plenty of runoff room so you don't have to worry about hitting a wall.

CarlC
07-12-2006, 07:48 PM
You're just jealous Mary. I'll pick more of the ABS glue off of it by the next event.

Orngcrush69
07-14-2006, 06:08 PM
Get a dang suit Carl!!!

mpozzi
07-22-2006, 08:37 AM
Hey Charlie,

There's also a Shelby Nor-Cal event at T-Hill the second weekend in September. We've got Cherry's Jubilee (neat muscle car/hotrod/custom car show) that same weekend so not sure which I'll go to. The October T-Hill track day might be a better bet for us.

You going to be there??

Mary Pozzi

David Pozzi
07-22-2006, 05:50 PM
There's a vintage car race at Sears Point in mid-Oct, I may enter, for $75. you can get a ride in a vintage race car... Lola rides anyone???

MrQuick
07-30-2006, 11:32 PM
couple of the guys will be running on aug 11-13. we wil be setting a bunch of days in Sep Oct and Nov. here is the schedule http://www.thunderhill.com/html/calendar.html

jeffandre
07-31-2006, 03:24 PM
couple of the guys will be running on aug 11-13. we wil be setting a bunch of days in Sep Oct and Nov. here is the schedule http://www.thunderhill.com/html/calendar.html

Hey Vince,
Any chance I could get a ride at one of these events? I would love to feel the track and start getting to know it, just not sure if I want to run the Toyoya truck though...Let me know,

Orngcrush69
07-31-2006, 06:23 PM
Jeff, My brother and I are running at Buttonwillow on the 11th, we don't have any problems with ride alongs.

MrQuick
08-07-2006, 08:33 PM
ok how does September 9-10 sound? green flag racing and they do allow passengers. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE



http://www.greenflagdriving.com/ check the schedule for required form.

jeffandre
08-08-2006, 10:35 AM
Jeff, My brother and I are running at Buttonwillow on the 11th, we don't have any problems with ride alongs.

Dave,
Thanks for the offer, looking for opportunities on my days off though (work a rotating schedule). I'll keep checking the dates you guys are running for an opening!

jeffandre
08-08-2006, 10:36 AM
ok how does September 9-10 sound? green flag racing and they do allow passengers. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE



http://www.greenflagdriving.com/ check the schedule for required form.

Thanks Vince, I'll keep checking for open dates...

Charley Lillard
08-08-2006, 08:16 PM
Hey Charlie,

There's also a Shelby Nor-Cal event at T-Hill the second weekend in September. We've got Cherry's Jubilee (neat muscle car/hotrod/custom car show) that same weekend so not sure which I'll go to. The October T-Hill track day might be a better bet for us.

You going to be there??

Mary Pozzi

Mary..The only thing I see for Sept is Infinion on the 23rd and 24th... I'll have my Shelby at that..

MrQuick
08-10-2006, 06:11 PM
that might be it.

MrQuick
08-14-2006, 08:39 AM
anyone interested in september 9-10??

mpozzi
08-14-2006, 07:19 PM
I'd love to go to T-Hill but that weekend conflicts with another car event down in Monterey. Already paid the entry fees and our Trans-Am club is going as a group.

Mary Pozzi

Damn True
08-14-2006, 07:45 PM
anyone interested in september 9-10??

Sep 10 is my birthday.

Dave & Mary,
You two gonna be at Montery Historics this weekend? Wish I could make it, but this weekend is my Mom's birthday and I'll be up in Oregon.

David Pozzi
08-14-2006, 09:41 PM
I'll be at the historics.
Look for McLaren M6GT #9, it's McLaren Orange. I'm crewing for the owner.
David

With the car is Amanda McLaren, Bruce McLaren's daughter, taken at Road America Can-Am 40th reunion, july 06
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2006/07/Amanda_McLaren-1.jpg

Orngcrush69
08-16-2006, 06:40 PM
Sweet car Dave P.! Let's keep that Sept.-Oct weekend @ Buttonwillow going! Write it down people!

PhillipM
08-21-2006, 12:57 PM
I have been lurking at this thread for a little while.. Has a solid date been decided yet?:lurk:

Damn True
09-14-2006, 10:25 PM
How did the Sep 10 event go?

Wish I could have gone but I was out of town on business the week before, and the week after (now) so I had too much stuff to take care of at home.