CANCELLED!! The PT.com Farm Field Classic at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on March 22

[CarlC]

EDIT:

Since we on the Left Coast have longed for an event like Gingerman or RTTH, here's our chance. It won't be as well organized or have official events, but it will be a blast. It's time for the first annual Pro-Touring.com Farm Field Classic at Buttonwillow Raceway Park on March 22, 2010. Why Farm Field? Well, come to the track and find out!

As noted below the NCRC is the host for the event. For Track Day first timers there is a mandatory novice class which includes classroom time and ride-alongs. It's a great way to learn track etiquette and the do's and don't of driving your car on the track. There will also be a bunch of regulars that can help you out.

For accomodations the Motel 6 in Buttonwillow is the usual place to stay. I believe there is a Red Roof in as well. Motel 6 is about $42/night with tax the last time I was there.

Buttonwillow also has garages available for rent. I usually rent a garage and leave the car in it the night before the event. They are plenty big enough for two cars, as Penny and my car spent a scandalous night together in one. For $75 it's a great deal. Just watch out for scorpions on the floor.

Reservations for the NCRC and hotels is all on your own. As the time gets closer we may try to have some kind of dinner get-together.

The original post is as follows:

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! In the true spirit of pro-touring and psychotic addictions, I hereby throw out there for your perusal the date of March 22 for a communal hit off the proverbial crack pipe, better known as TRACK DAY!

The NCRC http://www.ncracing.org/index.php is having an open track event on March 22 at Buttonwillow. For those that could not attend this event back in October it was a great day for everyone and the price is fantastic for what you get. Given that it is on a Monday it makes the front-end work logistics easier for those travelling the day before.

Registration is not yet available, but it's good to plan now so that everyone can get ready on time.

What say you?

[Mkelcy]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! In the true spirit of pro-touring and psychotic addictions, I hereby throw out there for your perusal the date of March 22 for a communal hit off the proverbial crack pipe, better known as TRACK DAY!

The NCRC http://www.ncracing.org/index.php is having an open track event on March 22 at Buttonwillow. For those that could not attend this event back in October it was a great day for everyone and the price is fantastic for what you get. Given that it is on a Monday it makes the front-end work logistics easier for those travelling the day before.

Registration is not yet available, but it's good to plan now so that everyone can get ready on time.

What say you?

If I have a car (I've got an interested party) I'm in.

[406 Q-ship]

Now all that has to happen is my Chevelle stay in one piece between now and March........

[Lance-W]

I'm in !

[James OLC]

Hopefully....

(and pending Dave and Mary's permission....)

[Steve1968LS2]

Hopefully....

(and pending Dave and Mary's permission....)

Ditto!

lol

[406 Q-ship]

James and Steve your both going to keep Mary and David hopping. If it sweetens the deal with David and Mary I can help them out. I have security a trailer for my car and possiblily a helper too. I will be working on my friend to get him to bring out his new Camaro.

Time to start looking for seats, belts, and a harness bar for my Chevelle.

[David Pozzi]

Sounds like fun, I'll check with Mary.

[sik68]

Maybe I'll be ready by then! Will they have a driving school that day or open track only? Anyone in the bay area or there-abouts with an extra spot on the trailer? I'll pitch in for gas!

[CarlC]

If it's your first time at the track the beginner class with classroom instruction is mandatory. There should also be plenty of NCRC instructors available for ride-alongs, or you can get someone from our group who's brave enough.

[Orngcrush69]

We're rebuilding the front suspension on the Chevelle. This should be perfect timing!!! We're in and add my brother Dan with the Corvette.

[Chad-1stGen]

oooooooh. Wonder if my binge shopping of parts will be complete in time?

Have ordered:

-AFX spindles (not really ordered, more like on the list for the next batch supposedly shipping in February)
-SPC upper arms
-SPC lower arms
-C5 front brakes
-Rushforth rims & tires

Probably won't have time to figure out my clutch problems but as long as I take it easy I should be good.

[Mkelcy]

oooooooh. Wonder if my binge shopping of parts will be complete in time?

Have ordered:

-AFX spindles (not really ordered, more like on the list for the next batch supposedly shipping in February)
-SPC upper arms
-SPC lower arms
-C5 front brakes
-Rushforth rims & tires

Probably won't have time to figure out my clutch problems but as long as I take it easy I should be good.

That would be good - I'd hate to witness another brutal destruction of a nice set of front tires. :)

[sik68]

Looks like on their website they frown upon primered cars...looks like I need to resort to begging!:worship:


Update: Cleared!

[406 Q-ship]

That wouild be good - I'd hate to witness another brutal destruction of a nice set of front tires. :)

At least they didn't scream......

[Mkelcy]

At least they didn't scream......

Looking at those tires, I'd bet they screamed a lot.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[CarlC]

Uh oh. More fun at Chad's expense. You can feel the love, right Chad?

[Chad-1stGen]

oh yeah! <3

[CarlC]

Carl - '68 Camaro
Karl - ''68 Chevelle
Mike - '68 Camaro
Mary - '73 Camaro
John - '08 Z06
Dave - '69 Chevelle
Chad - '68 Camaro
Rupp - '68 Camaro
James - '67 Camaro
Steven - '68 Camaro
Lance - '69 Camaro
Doug - '69 Camaro
rusty68

Wow. If we get a group this big to show up it will be one heck of a great day!

Oh, and does anyone see something a bit off with the list? Not one non-GM vehicle. Come on, someone must have another brand that can make it around the track!

[406 Q-ship]

Carl - '68 Camaro
Karl - ''68 Chevelle
Mike - '68 Camaro
Mary - '73 Camaro
John - '08 Z06
Dave - '69 Chevelle
Chad - '68 Camaro
Rupp - '68 Camaro
James - '67 Camaro
Steven - '68 Camaro
Lance - '69 Camaro

Wow. If we get a group this big to show up it will be one heck of a great day!

Oh, and does anyone see something a bit off with the list? Not one non-GM vehicle. Come on, someone must have another brand that can make it around the track!

Dave and I will have to make a good showing being the only A-bodies representing. I am workin on the friend who wants to come with me to bring his 2010 Camaro (not likely) or his old daily driver a 1992 Mustang LX that I used for some suspension development.

[CurtiSS 69]

Carl - '68 Camaro
Karl - ''68 Chevelle
Mike - '68 Camaro
Mary - '73 Camaro
John - '08 Z06
Dave - '69 Chevelle
Chad - '68 Camaro
Rupp - '68 Camaro
James - '67 Camaro
Steven - '68 Camaro
Lance - '69 Camaro

Wow. If we get a group this big to show up it will be one heck of a great day!

Oh, and does anyone see something a bit off with the list? Not one non-GM vehicle. Come on, someone must have another brand that can make it around the track!

Carl,

If everyone on the list will commit you could get a P-T only run group! T/Aaron is targeting this date to release his '75 LS1 powered Trans Am, so you could have one more. I will go, but my car is down hard, as I over revved it to failure. It sounded like someone was eating Captain Crunch under the hood. Two pistons shattered, the cam is in at least 3 pieces, and it took out my 180cc AFR's, so much for a $1600 motor.

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[Orngcrush69]

We're shooting for the AFX spindle ship as well Chad, if it doesn't workout I'm still in.
I don't know if I want our own group, I love passing imports and euros.

[DFRESH]

I'm down---will be first time, so think I will bring the truck and trailer just in case--don't hate---my aplogies, it will be another GM car--and it's a 69 Camaro--looks like I will fit right in--LOL. What time do the newbies have to be there for the class? I'm assuming you must have proof of registration, license, ins?

Doug

[Mkelcy]

I'm down---will be first time, so think I will bring the truck and trailer just in case--don't hate---my aplogies, it will be another GM car--and it's a 69 Camaro--looks like I will fit right in--LOL. What time do the newbies have to be there for the class? I'm assuming you must have proof of registration, license, ins?

Doug

Go to the NCRC website (link in post No. 1 in this thread) and download the tech inspection sheet. It's all pretty basic, other than needing a current SNELL helmet.

[CarlC]

Great, a NOOB!

Once the sign-in gets posted there will be more info. Everyone has to attend a drivers meeting starting usually around 7:30am.

[mdprovee]

I would like to attend, but I only have lap belts in the car. Do I need more to attend one of these events?

[asifnyc]

I'd like to come. is there still room? I'd love to bring my javelin but since it's 4 hrs away from me and I don't have a trailer I likely would wind up bringing the vette (another gm car)...

[CarlC]

Lap belts are fine.

Bring the 'vette. My buddy with a C6 Z06 will also be going.

Sign-up have not started yet, so there should be plenty of room.

[Vegas69]

There's a chance I can make it. Depends on how fast I get the car back together.

[CurtiSS 69]

I'd like to come. is there still room? I'd love to bring my javelin but since it's 4 hrs away from me and I don't have a trailer I likely would wind up bringing the vette (another gm car)...

Bring the Javelin, as there is another option. Get a AAA Premier membership for $108, and you get one 200 mile tow and three 100 mile tows for no charge (not even fuel). They will come right to the track and get you and your car, and bring you home and tuck the car in the garage. This way you will have the security of having a ride home without the hassle and expense of bringing a trailer, plus it is fun to drive the car to the track.

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[asifnyc]

good plan :) I actually do have AAA premier... I'm 251 miles from the track however. but I will think about it. I really do want to get the javelin on the track. we'll see...

[PhillipM]

Man I would love to make it over there but it is on a Monday. Would be much better if it were over a weekend for those of us who would have to travel from out of state..

[Steve1968LS2]

Well, I'd better get her back together by then.. :)

[Steve1968LS2]

Man I would love to make it over there but it is on a Monday. Would be much better if it were over a weekend for those of us who would have to travel from out of state..

It would be a LOT more expensive on a weekend.. weekday track rental rates are much cheaper.

[406 Q-ship]

Besides anyday at the track is better than the best day at work.....:)

[mpozzi]

If the car's done, I'll be there ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[PhillipM]

It would be a LOT more expensive on a weekend.. weekday track rental rates are much cheaper.

Yeah I hear ya... I'm just pouting:crying:

[tazzz25906112]

Looks like a blast..... can a lowly little street 73 auto TA join in on the fun??? I'd seriously consider flying in for the event if so...

[James OLC]

It's definately worth the trip Albert!

[CarlC]

The '73 would be awesome. If you don't have a car, fly in and rent one! You can rent 5th gens......

[406 Q-ship]

The '73 would be awesome. If you don't have a car, fly in and rent one! You can rent 5th gens......

I checked out the price on one back in Oct for the last time we were there........it was 590 for just two days, a Corvette was only like 40 more for the same two days.....ouch.

If my ride gives me any issues I may beat up on a rented GT Mustang......<<shutter>>

I would love to see the Javelin make it, I have a friend that has a very nice 70 Javelin but he will not run it on a track. The friend also has the Bredlove AMX too....the rat.

[Orngcrush69]

Hey sorry to get all sentimental, but we set up a group shot before the madness this time?

[Mkelcy]

Hey sorry to get all sentimental, but we set up a group shot before the madness this time?

Dave: Speaking of getting all sentimental, want to share a garage?

[Orngcrush69]

Ya Mike sounds good, I grabbed #4 again.

[Rod]

IN :twothumbs

[Orngcrush69]

Rusty68, looking forward to it! Sweet car. ;-)

[Mkelcy]

Ya Mike sounds good, I grabbed #4 again.

Sounds good. You want cash now or on the 22nd?

[Rod]

Rusty68, looking forward to it! Sweet car. ;-)
Thanks for the complement and maybe I will throw a little color on just for the show, you know you have to have something to scuff off :)

[CarlC]

Rusty,

Can you please add your first name to your sig? It helps when trying to communicate and make lists (see page 1 this tread.)

[Rod]

Sorry about that Carl, In my profile I had my name in the "who are you" field I don't know if my name ROD is any better then Rusty :hand: I was wondering why my name never showed :cheers:

[CarlC]

Thanks Rod.

[DFRESH]

Carl, Mike--I will probably head out on Sunday afternoon and spend the night---is their a recomended hotel close by the track?

Doug

[rogue]

I have this on my calendar and will try to make it if my health allows.

[Damn True]

Probably not a good idea to track the brand new Jetta TDI wagon huh?

[CarlC]

It's under warranty. What better reason is there than that?

Check the first post for hotel info (Motel 6 Buttonwillow.)

[Larry Callahan]

Go for it! I picked up my 2001 Dakota R/T on a Friday night new with like 2 miles on it. By 10am the next day I was running laps wide open at Buttonwillow. I say break it in like you will drive it. lol

[CarlC]

Da#$ &%^$%^&* b *&^^ &^%%8 !!#+?!!

Dear Drivers,

A lot of you have asked us why we haven’t opened our Buttonwillow events yet, and why we have so few days at Thunderhill compared to prior years. Here is an update.

Thunderhill: Due to a serious business dispute that we have with the track, Thunderhill has cancelled all our events. We have retained the services of an attorney and a complaint will be filed against the track in the next few days. Once the lawsuit is filed we will be able to give you a lot more information.

Buttonwillow: The March 22 event is cancelled, for now we are only opening the two weekends. We will be able to give you more information regarding the single-day events very soon.

We will refund the event payments for the cancelled events over the next week. If you have any questions regarding your NCRC membership or annual tech payments, please contact us.

Luc & Dave
www.ncracing.org

[Mkelcy]

Well that blows.

[Rod]

:crying: waaaaaaaaaaa!! Well it happens hopefully we can get another get together soon, till then se you guys at SCCA and AutoX :wrc:

[chevyhector]

Dang-it ! I guess ill meet you guys some other time, soon i hope.

[6'9"Witha69]

That blows!

[Vegas69]

There is a Super Chevy show at the Las Vegas motor speedway the same weekend with Autocross and drag racing. They are crusing up from So Cal. I'm considering going.....

[sik68]

Ouch....especially since I'm so close to Thunderhill. Time to look at N.A.S.A.

[Bill Howell]

All is not lost guys, the following weekend there will be a RTTHs West at El Toro. Registration will be up this weekend.

[Orngcrush69]

Don't give up so easy. Does anyone know about "Redline Time Attack"? Let's run with them on the 26-28.

[DFRESH]

Well that totally sucks. I am on a serious thrash to get the G-Bar, frame connectors and sway bar in the car for this event---I was really looking forward to it. Guess this means I will do the Super Chevy drive to Vegas instead and do some "small" autocrossing. That bites.

Doug

[CurtiSS 69]

Don't give up so easy. Does anyone know about "Redline Time Attack"? Let's run with them on the 26-28.

Here's a data point: I have run with Redline once before on a non-Time Attack event, and they had the same amount of track time as NCRC (5 sessions). I ran in the Intermediate Group and it was pretty good. I remember the passing areas were quite limited. If you are pretty fast the Advance Group would be less frustrating.

The fact that it is a Time Attack Weekend changes it somewhat. The HPDE/practice is on Saturday and the Time Attack is on Sunday. There is an admission charge for those not driving who want to watch and hang out. The fact that it is a spector event could make it more interesting.


Regards

CurtiSS 69

[asifnyc]

:crying:

[Orngcrush69]

Thanks Curtis...I'm game!!!

[rogue]

anyone interested in track days...

http://www.speedventures.com/events/Default.aspx


They run constantly and are a great group to run with.

[79-TA]

Hey Rogue, are you looking at running the RTTC event? It'd be great to see your Camaro there.


I'm glad to see people talking about the Redline events. They even have a muscle car class that they've been trying to grow.

[Orngcrush69]

Carl how about moving the date to April 10-11 with Speedventures?

[CarlC]

Isn't Del Mar that week? Either way, I'm out for that event.

[CurtiSS 69]

Carl,

How about 5-6 June for the re-schedule at Buttonwillow with NCRC? Would this conflict with other P-T events?

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[Charley Lillard]

Power Tour

[Orngcrush69]

I think June 5-6 would be a good date too, I don't think the Power Tour would interfere with most people that would like to run their cars on the track.

[Mkelcy]

I think June 5-6 would be a good date too, I don't think the Power Tour would interfere with most people that would like to run their cars on the track.

Agreed.

[CurtiSS 69]

Carl,

How about 5-6 June for the re-schedule at Buttonwillow with NCRC? Would this conflict with other P-T events?

Regards

CurtiSS 69

Sorry I bought this one up. This event is on a poison square for NorCal...GoodGuy's Pleasanton (Autocross) and the Wine Country Classic (chance to see '66-'72 Trans Am cars on course @ Infineon) are on the same Weekend. I hate when this happens.

How about Labor Day Monday 6 Sept at Laguna Seca...I know a lot of folks would like to drive there. A factor may be that RTTC II may happen that Weekend? Maybe the RTTC II coast cruise on Sunday could be from El Toro to Monterey.

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[Orngcrush69]

Frank has totally chocked on my SpeedTech parts that I've payed for, yet I still don't have them, after 3 months ...so I'm down till I can get my money back and find another vender, or order direct.
As soon as the Chevelle is up and running I'll focus on a date to get us together.

[asifnyc]

I've already registered for jun 5/6. I'll be there :cool:

wine country classic is great but I've been there several times. I'm gonna be doing my own trans-am reunion with the javelin at buttonwillow :git:

check out my shake down vid in preparation for tracking the javelin this year...

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