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[National Viper Event 4 - Miami]

National Viper Event 4 - Miami
This event has been postpone until April 28 - May 1, 2021

The National Viper Event happens every 2 years and this year we are heading to Miami for some sun and fun !
They have set up a bunch of great things to see and do, including a day driving the iconic Homestead racetrack.


Sign ups and details for this event will be posted as soon as registration starts later this year.


For more information go to https://driveviper.com/


WHEN: April 28 - May 1, 2021


WHERE: Miami Florida

Attending:
Angel & Azi
Lance & Lori
Eddie & Michelle
Mike Greenberg
Donald Greenberg

[West Coast RacingMarch 14 - 15, 2020]

West Coast Racing
March 14 - 15, 2020

We will be heading out for our favorite track event at Willow Springs International Raceway.
They run a great event that is very relaxed and fun. 
4 different run groups from beginners to advanced race.
Instructors and classroom sessions are available and it is a great place to go out and learn.

Hotel:   Hampton Inn and Suites Lancaster    661-940-9194    Tell them you are with West Coast Racing to get a special rate.

Sign up / register at  www.westcoastracinginc.com

WHAT:
- West Coast Racing - Willow Springs

WHEN:
-March 14 - 15, 2020

WHERE:
-  Willow Springs International Raceway
3500 75th Street West
Rosamond, CA 93560

Attending:

Scott
Ben
Lance
Mike  B
Randy T
Eddie R
Jay M

[R&S Automotive Tech DayFebruary 29, 2020]

R&S Automotive Tech Day
February 29, 2020

Eddie and Michelle have invited the Club out for a tech day at R&S Automotive in Santa Clarita.  They will be opening up on a Saturday just for us.
We are working an a list of basic services that they will be offering and special pricing for our Club Members.
This will be a great opportunity for you to drive out and get some basic services taken care of while you hang out with the Viper guys.

1. Gen 3 oil and filter with inspection of all fluids and air tires with Mobil 1 10W30 $137. If you bring your own parts,  parts labor $45.00 plus $2. disposal fee per fluid. If you want a different oil, contact Eddie .

2. Gen 4 oil and filter change with inspection of all fluids and air tires with Mobil 1 0W40 $ 135. If you bring your own parts,  parts labor $45.00 plus $2. disposal fee per fluid. If you want a different oil, contact Eddie .

3. Gen 4 rear diff service with additive $128.00, transmission service $90.00, complete coolant exchange not a drain and fill $148.00, brake fluid exchange $95.00, clutch fluid exchange $68, power steering fluid exchange $84. Total of $748 if they do the complete fluid package I will do it for $700.00 tax included. Same for the Gen 3.
Oil and Filter change check all fluids and air tires $138 with Mobil 1 0w40 and $174 with Penzoil.

4:  Gen 5 : Transmission service $ 90.
Rear differential service with additive and Castrol SAF-XJ 75w140 $137
Brake fluid flush $95.
Clutch fluid exchange $ 68.
Coolant complete exchange but it is 10 year coolant all should be good $159
Power steering fluid exchange $ 84.
Alignments $125.
Gen 5 tires 295/25/19Y Kuhmo Esctav720 $286 and rear 335/30/19Y $360. each includes mount and balance add $6.25 tire disposal and environment fee. Pirelli PZero corsa system 295/30/18 $341 and 355/30/19 $632 each includes mount and balance add $6.25 tire disposal and environment fee. If they bring there own tires it will be $25. per tire to mount and balance plus $6.25 tire disposal and environment fee.

To do all fluids with Coolant $ 725. Tax included with Mobil 1 add $40 for Penzoil with out coolant $585 tax included. Please make sure who ever is going to want services done to let me know at least 1 week in advance so I can have all my parts and staff ready to roll.

5. Alignments $125. stock, track or customer bring your specs if it is not stock and you want it track or custom please.

6. Tires I can get pretty much get anything if tires are bought through me mount and balance is free, tires I can quote out per vehicle, bring your own tires and mount and balance is $25. each.

7. Smog inspections $59.00.

8. We can do Brakes as well but need to know in advance so I have parts on hand.

9. I will need Year, Make and Vin # who ever signs up to make sure I have correct parts, some transmissions take ATF and others oil depending on Vin #

10. Any other small repairs we can do as well but need to know what they want done. Please make a sign up list where they enter Year, Make and Vin # and what they want done will help me out.



Anyone going to West Coast Racing in March that is getting work done I will do the tech on the car for free.



WHAT:
- Tech Day

WHEN:
-February 29, 2020
Time -  9:00 am to 3:00 pm

WHERE:
-  R&S Automotive 24773 Valley St, Newhall, CA 91321

COST:
- See pricing above

Attending:

Lance
Angel
Scott
Ben
Randy
Glenn
Dan & Teresa
Jay

[Ben and Julie's San Diego RunJanuary 19, 2020]

Ben and Julie's San Diego Run
January 19, 2020

Ben and Julie have graciously invited the Club out for a great run and BBQ at their home in Vista.  We will start out in Temecula and drive the back roads to their house.
Ben is known for his great BBQ skills and we are lucky enough to get to try it out.  He will be serving brisket, smoked mac and cheese, smoked baked beans, coelslaw and Hawaiian rolls.
Please bring your own drinks and if you have a side dish you'd like to share, that would be great too.

Please be sure to let us know if you can make it so that we can give Ben an accurate headcount for lunch.

WHAT:
- Cruise and lunch

WHEN:
-January 19, 2020 
Time -  10:30 am   Departing at 11:00am

WHERE:
-  Meet point will be the Mobil station located at  29500 Rancho California Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

COST:
- $10.00 per person

Attending:

Ben & Julie
Lance & Lori & Halie
Angel & Azi
Scott & Laura
Mike & Melissa
Justin
Peter & Kendra
Dennis & Connie
Paul
Ron & Nora
Mike
John & Bridgit
Carlos
Tom & Shawn

[Supercar Sunday, Woodland Hills]

Supercar Sunday,  Woodland Hills

A handful of guys will be heading out to Super Car Sunday this weekend.  Come on out if you are around.
The address is:
Pierce College
6201Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371
PLEASE USE THE VICTORY BLVD and MASON ST. entrances for Supercar Sunday.

909 Mopar Cars and Coffee
November 9th

Club member Steve and Beth sent me a message letting me know that Ralph Gilles will be out at the 909 Mopar Cars and Coffee on Saturday morning.
They will be there with their Viper and hope that other Vipers come out as well.
1930 West Valley Blvd
Colton Ca
8:00am - 11:00am

https://www.instagram.com/p/B4k4UQSFx09/

[Doubleheader Sunday November 3, 2019Breakfast and K1 Karting in Carlsbad and/or Supercar Sunday car show in Woodland Hills]

Doubleheader Sunday 
November 3, 2019

Breakfast and K1 Karting in Carlsbad and/or Supercar Sunday car show in Woodland Hills

Breakfast at Ruby's Diner, Carlsbad

We will be meeting up at the Ruby's Diner at the Carlsbad Premium Outlet Center at 8:00.  After breakfast we will head over to K1 Speed for some karting fun.
Address for Ruby's is:
5630 Paseo Del Norte #130 D
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Lance & Lori
Randy
Carl & Amy
Nick & Holly
Brent + 2
Lisa & Dave
Carlos

Supercar Sunday,  Woodland Hills

For those that don't want to drive down to San Diego, you can head to Woodland Hills for Supercar Sunday at Pierce College.
The car show starts at 7:00 and the Vipers will get the marque parking
The address is:
Pierce College
6201Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371
PLEASE USE THE VICTORY BLVD and MASON ST. entrances for Supercar Sunday.

[January Events 2020]

January Events 2020

January 19 - Ben and Julie's SD Run

February Events 2020

February - Tech Day at R&S Automotive

March Events 2020

March 14 - 15 - West Coast Racing

April Events 2020

April 4 - Wheels and Warriors

April 29 - May 2 - NVE 4 Miami

[Club Members Holiday Party at Los Alamitos RacetrackDecember 7, 2019]

Club Members Holiday Party at Los Alamitos Racetrack
December 7, 2019


This year we have booked our Holiday party at the Los Alamitos horse track. Yes the track will be open and the horses will be racing.  We have made arrangements to have an area blocked out for the Vipers to park.  We have our own private room overlooking the track which has a betting counter for those that would like to place some bets on the horses.  They will have a handicapper there to help out anyone who needs help choosing a pony.

Dress code is Dressy Casual to coat and tie  with no jeans, shorts or t-shirts

There are a couple hotels very close to the track for those that would like to spend the night.
The Residence Inn by Marriott is right at the entrance to the track,  714-484-5700

Just down the street is also a courtyard by Marriott  714-827-1010

WHAT:
- Club Members Holiday Party

WHEN:
- December 7, 2019
Time -  5:30

WHERE:
-  Los Alamitos Race Course   4961 Katella Ave,   Los Alamitos   CA   90720

Cost:
-  $100.00 / person

Register Here: https://socalviper.com/event/club-members-holiday-party-at-los-alamitos-racetrack/

Attending:

Lance & Lori
Gary & Melissa
Randy & Diane
Mike & Ale
Anthony & Wanda
Ron & Patsy
Mike & Diann
Angel & Azi
Dennis & Connie
Jim & Judy
Eddie & Michelle
Mike & Missy
Ben & Sandra
Jim & Christine
Randy & Sue
Ed & Maureen
Nino & Ruth
Gene & Blanca
Philippe & Gail
Dan & Mayo
Mike & Yoko
Peter & Pheap
Jay, Jennifer & Donny
Eddie & Gladys
George and Diane

[LAPD Mounted Horse Unit Training PaddockOctober 12, 2019]

LAPD Mounted Horse Unit Training Paddock
October 12, 2019

After a successful joint event with the Ferrari Club last year at the EOD, they have reached out to the So Cal Viper Club and have graciously invited our Club to join them for a very special event at the LAPD Mounted Horse Unit Training Paddock in Atwater Village.

The cutoff for signups is SEPTEMBER 21 and all registration will be run thru the Ferrari Club.   Please use the following link to sign up:   https://fcasw.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_263495

WHAT:
- Tour of the LAPD Horse training Facility in Atwater Village

WHEN:
-October 12, 2019 
Time -  1:00pm to 7:00pm

WHERE:
-  LAPD Training Paddock   Atwater Village

COST:
- $95.00/adult  ($75.00 will be donated to the LAPD
$49.00 / kid 15 and under (39.00 will be donated to the LAPD

Attending:

Lance & Lori

[Open House at Specialty Performance TeamOctober 27, 2019]

Open House at Specialty Performance Team
October 27, 2019

Dan Cragin has invited the Club to SPT for an open house and lunch.  This is always a great event with lots of Vipers there to check out and visit with friends.

Please be sure to let us know if you can make it so that we can give Dan an accurate headcount for lunch.

WHAT:
- Tour of SPT with Dan Cragin

WHEN:
-October 27, 2019 
Time -  10:00 am

WHERE:
-  919 S Fremont Ave Ste 358, Alhambra, CA 91803


Attending:

Lance
Angel
Scott
Eddie, Max and Gladys
Mike
Tom and Fugi
Nick & Holly
Ed
Randy & Diane
Jim + 1
Marcus
Eddie & Michelle
Scott
Dennis & Connie
Andy
Dan & Mayo
Raj + 1
Dejuan & Omar
Mike & Brooke
Ben

Posting for Raj:



Hello Chapees Chaps...
On July 7th 2019, from 7am to 10am is the SurperCar Sunday (Woodland Hills), this months marque is Ferrari.  Lets show them what Great American muscle is.  Aka Viper.
Address: Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka, Woodland Hills Ca 91367. Only use the address as a guide.  PLEASE enter Victory or Mason, the event is in the main lot off Victory Blvd, LOT 7.
For more info please visit www.supercarsunday.com, or call me...(The web site will give you better info than me).
After the event we can do lunch, or something else, or return home and convince our spouses we actually did not go anywhere.... (good luck with the later one). 😊

[Private Tour of the Mount Wilson ObservatoryAugust 10, 2019]

Private Tour of the Mount Wilson Observatory
August 10, 2019


We have set up a private tour just for the So Cal Viper Club up at Mount Wilson Observatory.  We will meet for breakfast before heading up Angeles Crest Highway to Mt Wilson.
Once there, we will embark on a 1 mile walking tour that will be approximately 2 hours long.  We will walk the beautiful grounds and get to go inside the observatory domes.

This tour is limited to the first 25 people that sign up.    This event is now full !!
The cost per person is $15.00 each and each car will have to buy a parking pass for $5.00

WHAT:
- Mount Wilson Observatory Private tour

WHEN:
- August 10, 2019

We will meet up at Starbucks located at :
1929 Verdugo Blvd #A, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Please be sure to arrive before 7:45 am as we will be departing there promptly at 7:45 to go over to Mike's house for coffee and pastries.  We will leave his house at 8:45 to make the drive up to Mount Wilson.

Our Tour starts at 10:00 am

WHERE:
-  Mount Wilson Observatory

REGISTER HERE: https://socalviper.com/event/private-tour-of-the-mount-wilson-observatory/

Attending:


Lance & Lori      Paid
Steve & Beth     Paid
Glenn & Stephanie     Paid
Mark          paid
John + 1      paid
Will & Gina    paid
Philippe & Gail    Paid
Jeff & Jen    Paid
Anthony     paid
Angel & Azi    Paid
Dan & Mayo     Paid
Keith & Rita      Paid
Scott & Laura     Paid
Eddie & Michelle    Paid

[So Cal Viper Family PicnicJuly 20, 2019]

So Cal Viper Family Picnic
July 20, 2019


The So Cal Viper Club will be hosting the Family Picnic at the Laguna Niquel Regional Park
We will have great food, games and lots of fun !  Bring out the family and enjoy a day out in the sun.

WHAT:
- Family Picnic

WHEN:
- July 20, 2019
Time -  10:30 am

WHERE:
-  28241 La Paz Rd.   Laguna Niguel 

Cost:
-  $20.00 person   Kids $10.00 

Register Here: https://socalviper.com/event/socal-viper-family-picnic/

Attending:

Lance & Lori + 2
Gary & Melissa
Peter, Tiffany, Kendra
Brent, Allison, Brealin, Bryson
Steve & Beth
Mike & Diann
Rob & Cathy
Dennis & Connie
Ron & Patsy
Angel & Azi
Tom & Fugi
Jim & Judy
Randy & Diane  + 3
Jay, Jennifer and Donny
Matthew, Amy & kids
Randy + 4
Mike & Yoko
Nino & Ruth
Nick & Nancy, Nicholas and Matthew
Mike & Ale, Winston and Walter
Jim & Christine
Shahar & Lea
Tony & Sherrie
Samuel, Jennifer and Scarlett
Eddie & Michelle

[San SimeonSeptember 20 - 22, 2019]

San Simeon
September 20 - 22, 2019

We are doing a joint event with Arizona, Nor Cal and Central Cal and heading from Oxnard on September 20th up to San Simeon for a weekend right on the coast.
Here is the agenda for the weekend:

For anyone who would like to spend Thursday night in Oxnard, we have blocked out just a handful of rooms  https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/O/OXROHGI-VIPER-20190918/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Friday 9/20
• Depart the Hilton Garden Inn in  Oxnard at 0900 toward Ventura
• From Ventura 33 North through Wheeler Springs and Ventucopa to 166
• 166 West to 101 just North of Santa Maria. 101 North to San Luis Obispo
• Take route 1, PCH, North from SLO through Morro Bay, Cayucos, Cambria to San Simeon
• Arrive Cavalier Oceanfront Resort San Simeon mid afternoon    For room reservations at Cavalier Oceanfront Resort please call them and mention Viper Car Club to get the special rate. Their tel # (805) 927-4688
• TONS of sight seeing all along the way, something for everyone – ocean vistas, elephant seals, wine tasting rooms and more!
• King and double queen rooms $224 per night taxes and fees included.
• Dinner at Cavalier Resort. $75 per head including gratuity and tax. Cash bar for those inclined
• Dinner venue seats up to 70 people, pricing based on 50 people
• 3 cliff side fire pits lit each night to gather around after dinner

Saturday 9/21
• Tour world famous Hearst Castle in the morning.    Purchase your tickets in advance !    http://hearstcastle.org/tour-hearst-...ckets-pricing/
• Drive further up the coast or explore the area if not interested in Castle tour
• Lunch at local vineyard between San Simeon and Paso Robles, venue TBD
• One or two winery tours afternoon area in and around Paso Robles, venues TBD
• Dinner at the eclectic Madonna Inn San Luis Obispo. $75 per person. https://www.madonnainn.com/
• Dinner venue seats up to 70 people, pricing based on 50 people
• Adjourn to Cavalier Resort following dinner, fire pits at cliffside!

Sunday 9/22
• Depart for home if you must
• Or, if schedule allows join a group continuing North to Monterrey.
• Meet NorCal folks in Monterrey for lunch, venue TBD
• After that...Santa Cruz, San Jose.... Or who knows!

WHAT:
- San Simeon

WHEN:
-September 20 - 22, 2019

COST:
- $ 150 per person registration covers the two dinner events.
Please use the following link to register for the dinners:  http://www.azvipersclub.com/pch-run-form.html

Registrants book their own hotel and Hearst Castle Tours

WHERE:
-  Starting in Oxnard   2000 Solar Drive, Oxnard  CA  93036


Attending:

Lance & Lori   registered
Scott & Laura   registered
Mike & Donald   registered
Steve & Beth    registered
Will & Gina  registered
Angel & Azi   registered
Tom & Fugi   registered
Randy & Diane   registered
Benjamin & Julie    registered
Mike & Diann     registered
Gene & Blanca registered
Eddie & Gladys   registered
Jim & Christine   registered

[September Events 2019]

September Events 2019

September 15 -  Supercars by the Sea

September 20 - 22 -  San Simeon

October Events 2019

October 4 - 5 - West Coast Racing

October 27 - Specialty Performance Team

[Private Collection TourJune 22, 2019]

Private Collection Tour
June 22, 2019

Thanks to Club member Jerry Jacobson, we were invited in to check out one of his good friends private collection which is nothing short of spectacular.  It will be a fun morning to meet up, hang out and then grab a sandwich for lunch.


WHAT:
- Private collection tour

WHEN:
- June 22, 2019
Time -  9:00 am

WHERE:
-  We will all meet at Starbucks located at 5141 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach 92649 at 9:00 am.
Departure time is 9:30am.   We will not be posting the address due to privacy.  Jerry will lead us over to his friends facility.


Attending:


Jerry,
Lance & Lori
Gary & Melissa
Ben
Ben & Lisa
Tom & Fugi
Scott
Mike * Missy
Anthony
Mark
Paul
Shahar + 1
Philippe & Gail
Jeff & Jen
Brent & Bryson
Nick + 1
Eddie & Max
Chuck
Angel & Azi
Yosi & Mickey
Hugh
Jim & Judy
Nino
Dan & Mayo
Randy & Diane

[USS IowaMay 11, 2019]

USS Iowa
May 11, 2019

We have made special arrangements for the Vipers to visit the USS Iowa which is located in San Pedro Harbor.  We will have our own Veteran tour guides to take us around the ship and learn about it's great history.

At the end of our tour, we will gather in the Enlisted Mess Hall for a buffet lunch.  We are making arrangements to do something very special.  For anyone that would like to "Sponsor a Veteran" for lunch, we will have an option to pay for an extra meal ( or two ).  Once we have the final count, the USS Iowa will reach out to its Veterans and invite them in to share the mess hall and have lunch with us.  It will be a very special way for us to do something directly for those that have served in our Military.

WHAT:
- USS Iowa Tour and lunch with the Veterans

WHEN:
-May 11, 2019
Time -  Arrive at 9:30   Tours begin at 10:00 am   Lunch served at noon

COST:
- $ 36.00 adult       $30.00 child 2-11       Sponsor a Veteran for lunch - $20.00 

WHERE:
-  Battleship Iowa   250 South Harbor Blvd   San Pedro  CA  90731


Register Here: https://socalviper.com/event/uss-iowa-tour-and-lunch-with-the-veterans/

Attending:


Lance & Lori    + 2 Vets
Rob & Cathy
Mike & Missy
Andy, Ann, Mariah & X-man + 2 Vets
Jeff & Jen      + 2 Vets
Eddie & Max   + 5 Vets
Ben & Lisa    + 1 Vet
Nick & Holly    +2 Vets
Jeff, Herb and Will
Angel & Azi   +5 Vets
Eddie & Judy + 10 Vets
Scott   +1 Vet
Shahar & Lea
Will & Skye    + 2 Vets
Gary & Ian    + 2 Vets
Rich & Hope   + 1 Vet
Nino   + 1 Vet

[March Events 2019]

March Events 2019

March 9-10 - West Coast Racing  Willow Springs

March 30th - Calico Ghost Town

April Events 2019

April 13-14 - Run to Solvang

April 28 - Speed Zone

May Events 2019

May 11 - USS Iowa

June Events 2019

June 1 - Porsche Experience Center

[Porsche Experience CenterJune 1, 2019]

Porsche Experience Center
June 1, 2019

Fast Eddie got us set up for a fun morning at the Porsche Experience Center in Carson.  We will arrive early for their Morning Shift Cars and Coffee.  There will be a great collection of cars there and parking will be on a first come first served basis.   The Porsche Café will be open for anyone who wants something to eat.

We reserved 2 hours in their Simulator Lab which allows 5 guys at a time to be linked up on the same track and run against each other.  Simulator sessions begin at 9:00am

Also available to us is the Porsche Driving Experience modules.  You choose from a variety of different modules and go out on one of their dedicated road courses to test drive their factory Porsches.
If this is of interest to you, we suggest you make your reservation well in advance of our Simulator Event on June 1st to ensure that you will get to go out.  These driving experiences fill up quickly.

For more information or to reserve a spot for one of the modules, please go to their website and book your spot direct with them  https://www.porschedriving.com/porsche-experience-center-los-angeles/experiences/driving-experiences




WHAT:
- Porsche Experience Center Simulators

WHEN:
- June 1, 2019
Time -  7:45 am

WHERE:
-  Porsche Experience Center   19800 South Main Street,  Carson  CA  90745

Cost:
-  Cars and Coffee is free   
   Simulators is $40.00 each

Register Here: https://socalviper.com/event/porsche-experience-center/

Attending:

Eddie
Lance & Dijon
Mike & Missy
George + 1
Jeff, Herb & Rich
Dan
Bryan + 1
Ben & Lisa
Mark
Randy & Diane
Greg
Raj + 1
Yosi