Hey California Guys,
I'm trying to put together a Viper track event at Willow Springs on September 22 and 23 with the TCRA. TCRA also offers class room training and in car instructors for beginners.
If we can get 20 or more cars signed up, we can get our own run group. Also, if we can get enough interest, we can set up a group dinner on Saturday night.
Please respond here if you're interested.
Thanks, Dan <2
ATTACHED ARE THE NECESSARY T.C.R.A. FORMS
We've rented garage #4 for our Viper group - give you a place to hang your helmet, get out of the sun, etc. Recommend bringing a chair or two and maybe something cold to drink.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Best Western Antelope Valley Inn - WSRaceway rate $79 per night (other rates begin at $109)
44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534-4412
Phone: 661-948-4651 - tell them you're going to Willow Springs Raceway
Included in rate, raceway guests receive:
Free buffet breakfast
Two free happy-hour drinks
Click here for LINK to Hotel. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=44055+Sierra+Highway,+Lancaster,+California,+93534-4412,+United+States&daddr=3500+75th+Street+West,++Rosamond,+CA+93560&sll=34.78453,-118.206355&sspn=0.206685,0.32135&ie=UTF8&ll=34.730045,-118.183365&spn=0.206822,0.32135&z=12&om=1)
Click here for MAP from Hotel to Track. (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=44055+Sierra+Highway,+Lancaster,+California,+93534-4412,+United+States&daddr=3500+75th+Street+West,++Rosamond,+CA+93560&sll=34.78453,-118.206355&sspn=0.206685,0.32135&ie=UTF8&ll=34.730045,-118.183365&spn=0.206822,0.32135&z=12&om=1)
Hi Dan,
I'm in. Thanks, Ben
Hey Ben,
I think Ray MacIntyre and Carl Atwood are in too. Greg Killingsworth is planning to be there.
Dave Cawthorn will be there too. Still trying to get some more Vipers there.
Dan 8)
All,
I just checked the average temperatures for the end of September at Willow Springs. Average high in the mid 80's, average low in the mid 50's.
If we get "average" temperatures, we should have very good driving conditions.
Dan 8)
Dang...looks like I'm probably out...wifes out of town on business that weekend.
Quote from: ViperX on June 04, 2007, 09:26:18 AM
Hey Ben,
I think Ray MacIntyre and Carl Atwood are in too. Greg Killingsworth is planning to be there.
Dave Cawthorn will be there too. Still trying to get some more Vipers there.
Dan 8)
It appears that I am in for that weekend.
Hopefully no schedule fluctuations come up.
I will be hoping for those 'average' temps as you mention Dan.
Ray
Hey Ray,
Me too on the "average temps".
Congrats on being named an instructor for West Coast Racing. They run a good event.
We should try to get a group to that one in November at Willow Springs.
Dan <2
I wanna go too! I'll get Dave to take me racing for my B-day!
Cool,
Bring Black Beauty out for a spin!
Dan
More like a romp! I'll get that supercharger to kick in!! Looking forward to it...Paul & Pam Winters are definately interested in going also.
Hey Mr. President! Dave & I & Paul & Pam Winters want to go to Willow Springs this Sept. What do we need to do to sign up? How many other vipers are going?
Go to the TCRA - Touring Car Racing Association website and check it out. www.touringcarclub.com
You will need to follow the directions on their site.
Not sure how many Vipers so far, I'm guessing about 10 or so as of today.
Dan <2
p.s. - I just posted the hotel information in the first post so you can make your hotel reservations. Also, the necessary TCRA forms are there. Cathy <1 <1
Thanks honey! <2
Unfortunately, ^4 it looks like we won't be going racing. We found out that #5 cylinder is out, so we won't be doing any track racing til we get that taken care of. But when we do, look out! <2 And...we'll have a few more horses, too! <3
Unfortunately for me, I am not likely to make this event, which sucks, I was looking forward to it.
However, I have signed up for November with Pantera Club.
I will let you know if anything changes for me.
Have Fun!
Ray
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Oh Great One will be there >1 Made res today >8 will have a few Viper parts <2 <2
Is everyone still going >1
OGO ^9 ^9 ^9
Yep,
Car in trailer, goodies packes, leaving shorty. Stopping by DC to pick up a "hood holder" for the new race hood.
Rain very doubtful at Rosamond - bringing street tires just in case.
Anxious to try suspension with enhancements / adjustments.
We'll be in the garage on the far east end.
Staying at Best Western on Sierra Highway in Lancaster.
See you there.
Dan <2
PS At least it wont' be too hot!
Yes, it rained a bit on Saturday. I still got one good test and tune session in and it wasn't hot!!! The track was a bit cool too as I couldn't get my tire temps above 130F.
Sunday weather was about as good as it gets at Willow (IMHO). 75 degrees, warm in the sun, a light breeze, few cars on track and the car ran really well.
My driving was a bit rusty but I did get the car pretty well sorted our. I made a bunch of changes (improvements?) to the car during the summer. The new Quaife diff, the new oil catch can, new underdrive pulleys, new water pump, new shock settings, new lower shock cannister gas pressures, new anti-toe brackets, new brake pad combination, new hood, new sway bars, whew!, no wonder the car felt different. The good news is that everything worked as it should, the car was faster and handled better.
We had 5 Vipers come out - hopefully more next time.
Dan <2
Hey Dan,
Did you do all these mods to the new coupe? If so, I would love to learn more about each mod and what you experienced. Sounds like you had a great day on Sunday!
Hey Dan,
Sorry I wasn't able to make it. Had too many kid things going on, not enough free time for the track.
Glad you had a good time and that you got your car dialed in. See you at the next track event.
Ben
Hey Ben,
I'm going to try and run with the Alfa Romeo Group in October and then again with the Pantera / Ferarri Group in November.
Hopefully, you can make one of these.
Dan
Hi Dan,
Glad to hear the car ran well, I did not realize you had made so many mods to your car.
Did people run in the rain or wait it out? In street tires could still be fun...
What tire temps did you get on Sunday?
Ray