The So Cal Viper Club will be returning back to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana California to utilize their huge parking lot to stage our Member's only Car Control Clinic.    This has always been a very popular event for new members as well as long time members.   It is the ideal place to take your Viper out and push it to the limit to get a full understanding of what happens when you cross the threshold of tire traction and become a passenger trying to gain control of the Viper.   

A huge Thanks to Randy Tribolet for getting us set up with the Team manager of Megan Racing.  Naoki Kobayashi (google his name) has been part of the US Drift Industry since it was introduced back in 2000 and his team competes on the Formula Drift circuit.  They will be bringing out 3 of their instructors to help us learn the basics of Car Control through the lessons of Drifting.   

Whether your goal is to learn how to full on drift your Viper or simply get the "feel" of  having the back end start to slide out and what to do to catch it, this is the ideal opportunity to come out and learn.

We will have 3 Stations set up with an instructor at each one to help drivers learn the basics.
The fourth station will be our Auto-x and this year it will likely have a few surprises in the course setup.   ;)



What:
VCA Members Car Control Clinic

When:
September 7, 2013  8:00am - 3:00pm

Where:
Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave
Fontana CA


Cost:
$100.00/car and driver
$35.00 for each additional driver or guest.

Use the following link to sign up  http://socalviper.com/events/ccc-2013/ (http://socalviper.com/events/ccc-2013/)   
We are limiting it to the first 50 CARS that sign up and pay.  Do not hesitate as it will sell out quickly.   


Attending:

Jeff + Gordan  pd
Fast Eddie  +1  pd
Jim B   pd
John B   pd
Randy B  +1 pd
Raj    Pd
Philippe F  +1  pd
Justin F   pd
Mike & Akemi   pd
Paul G   pd
Matthew   pd
Demoe + Daniel  pd
Jerry J   pd
Ben & Mikey  pd
Brent K.  pd
Bruce Li   pd
Jay   pd
Derek & Erica   pd
Ron & Patsy   pd
Randy & Diane   pd
Nino   pd
Hirko   pd
Eddie & Dylan  pd
Larry G   pd
Matthew & Erika  pd
Dean & Leanne    pd
Pat  pd
Thomas C    pd
Rolf S   pd

Bruce C
Cathy and Dan
Lance
Albert & Paolo
Dan Cragin
Drift Day - 4




Megan Racing will be bring out one of their drift cars to the event.  For those that wish to drive their drift car, please let us know so that we can add you to the list.  The cost is $50.00 for "one doughnut session" and will be paid directly to them on the day of the event.  This essentially covers the cost of tires and gas.   Naoki will be there giving private instruction with his drift car.

1:  Fast Eddie
2:  Derek
3:  Dylan
4:  Eddie R.
5:  Ben
6:  Randy
7:  Diane
8:  Mikey
9:  Bruce L
10: Pat T
11: Justin
12: Akemi
13: Nino
14: Paul G

Oh yeah this is the one I've been waiting for.   8)

Cathy and I are planning to be there if we are in town that weekend.

This may be our last So Cal Viper Club event  :'(

Mikey and I are in!

I will be there with Ace. 

I'm in for sure.  Jenifer is still undecided.

~Jay

registered and paid!
me and my sister will be attending this event!

only wish there was more of these events per year!
they are so much fun and viper owners can really see the control and power of these cars in a save environment!

i vote for more of these kind of events!

can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote from: ViperX on August 07, 2013, 07:03:53 PM
Cathy and I are planning to be there if we are in town that weekend.

This may be our last So Cal Viper Club event  :'(

What's going on Dan?  You're not moving out of state?  And I know you're not selling your Vipers.

D & I will be there for sure.
Hey! A few of us were talking at cars n coffee last weekend and we were all hoping that we might consider adding a drifting event to the CCC. Is there anyway that could happen? Sure hope so, that would be fun!

Me tooooo
raj ;)

Quote from: RandyT on August 10, 2013, 10:13:53 AM
D & I will be there for sure.
Hey! A few of us were talking at cars n coffee last weekend and we were all hoping that we might consider adding a drifting event to the CCC. Is there anyway that could happen? Sure hope so, that would be fun!

This is DEFINITELY going to happen !!

Art,

Listed the house for sale Tuesday, sold the house for more than asking price on Thursday, signed the papers Friday.

Cathy and I are headed to Texas.  Likely be leaving mid September if all works out as planned.

Dan  8)

Quote from: ViperX on August 10, 2013, 07:13:52 PM
Art,

Listed the house for sale Tuesday, sold the house for more than asking price on Thursday, signed the papers Friday.

Cathy and I are headed to Texas.  Likely be leaving mid September if all works out as planned.

Dan  8)

nooo!
you will be missed dan!
hope you can make this event. would like to see ya again before u head out. but im sure u will be back to visit. or see ya at a viper event.

Holy smokes Dan, can't believe you guys are leaving!!!!!

I've been in NY the last few days, missed Dukes, and now heading to Detroit. 

Was going to ask if you were going to Speed Ventures Fontana on the 8th (or 7th).  Are you??

Waiting on a connection, will try and call

so sorry to hear your leaving!!!!!

Mike

Bummer Dan, you'll be missed.

Quote from: ViperX on August 10, 2013, 07:13:52 PM
Art,

Listed the house for sale Tuesday, sold the house for more than asking price on Thursday, signed the papers Friday.

Cathy and I are headed to Texas.  Likely be leaving mid September if all works out as planned.

Dan  8)

I'll greatly miss you both.
If you are looking for a hot, dry, conservative place to live you could just move to Santa Clarita instead.

~Jay

Eddie and Dylan are in if Dylan can bring his Mazda RX7.

Quote from: Derek on August 10, 2013, 10:18:23 PM
nooo!
you will be missed dan!
hope you can make this event. would like to see ya again before u head out. but im sure u will be back to visit. or see ya at a viper event.

Dan and Cathy congrats on the move hope your new venture is all good. We will all miss you   :'(

Quote from: HISSSN1 on August 17, 2013, 12:38:41 PM
Eddie and Dylan are in if Dylan can bring his Mazda RX7.

Since this is a VCA sanctioned event, we must keep the spaces available for the Vipers first.
We are limiting this event to 50 cars. 
If we do not fill all 50 spots with our Member's Vipers, "other" vehicles are most certainly welcome.

Thanks to Randy Tribolet's efforts, we have 3 Drift Instructors from the Megan Racing / DriftDay  Race team coming to instruct at our 2013 CCC !!!


In addition to this, there is a possibility (based on response) that we will set up a 5th station where you can drive a true Drift Car.  The cost is $50.00 paid directly to Drift Day.  This will buy you one "doughnut session" in their professionally setup drift car with instruction from Naoki Kobayashi himself.

If you would like to drive a real drift car, please respond on this thread so that we can gauge interest and decide if it would be worthwhile for Naoki to bring out his Drift Car.

I would be interested in driving a drift car so put me down.
Thanks,
Ben

Lance please put me down for the real drift car.

Thank you

Count me in.  This is always a Viper Club highlight

Demoe and Daniel are in and PAID (Paypal).

Count me in for the drift car experience I would to drive a real drift car.

Please add Rolf to the list. Going sideways in my Viper would be a nice skill to have.
Look forward to this clinic.

I'm in for the event, but I'll pass on the professional drift car.

Brent  8)

Hey Rolf - I thought that Vipers go sideways very easily .... its just holding them there in one spot that's the problem.

Dylan and Eddie are in on the drift car.

Albert Fattal + Paola please

looking forward to it

For those that want to drive the Megan Racing Drift car, please make sure you let me know BEFORE September 2nd  !!

They need to know how many people will be driving their car and order enough tires for those that are driving their car.

I guess they are expecting us to SMOKE some tires !!   ;D

Ok Lance I am in on a trailer with at least 3 set of rears to smoke you bastard, twisting my arm like that. I loved the comment that everyone else is trailering with mutipules of tires. Jeezs talk about peer pressre. Plus I miss you guys.  Lets turn that parking lot into a rubber lined plate!!!

 ;D   LOL....no arm twisting.  I just didn't want you to take the wheels off my car when you hit the chords on your tires.

Please add Mikey to the drift car list.
Thanks

Time to dust off the car and come out and play.  Oh, sign me up for the drift car also.  Love the smell of rubber...

For the guys heading up from the San Diego Area,  contact Paul G.  He will set up a meet point and you guys can drive up together.

Pat Taylor would like to do the drive-THEIR-car part of the Sept. 7 event!

Hey Lance,

I think my sister(Akemi) is going with Mike Fujita and will be taking Yoko's spot for this event.  Akemi and I are planning on renting the drift car!

-Justin

Hey Justin,
Great....I'll make the changes.  Your sister was doing donuts in your car at the Duke's Run, so I'm sure she will do great    ;D

I'll add you both to the drift car.

Are helmets required ?

Quote from: HISSSN1 on September 02, 2013, 04:21:13 PM
Are helmets required ?

They are strongly recommended but we are not going to require it for our portion of the event.

I need to double check with the Naoki for the Drift Car, but fully expect that helmets will be REQUIRED when driving his car.

Lance,

Please add me to the drift car list. I need some to get some experience in NOT going sideways.

Nino

Quote from: PCH VIPER on September 02, 2013, 07:09:03 PM
They are strongly recommended but we are not going to require it for our portion of the event.

I need to double check with the Naoki for the Drift Car, but fully expect that helmets will be REQUIRED when driving his car.

Thank you Lance Dylan and I will see you and the gang on Saturday.

Last minute details:

Location:   
Auto Club Speedway
9300 Cherry Ave
Fontana CA   
We will be in Lot 12 which is directly across from the go-kart track.

Time:
Main gate should be open at 7:30
Please arrive between 7:30 and 8:00

Arrival:
Upon arrival, EVERYONE must sign the liability form and get a wristband.
You will get a car # which must be placed on the driver's side front windshield in the lower corner.
You will also be given a Group #.

Food:
We will have coffee, juice, fruits and pastries for breakfast
We will also have water and soda throughout the day
Lunch will be served at 12:00 and is also included.

Schedule:
7:30 - 8:30 registration
8:30 driver's meeting
9:00 driving begins   Groups will go to their assigned station and will stay at that station for 90 minutes
10:30  station rotation
12:00   LUNCH
12:30   station rotation
2:00   station rotation
3:30   course shuts down
3:45   awards and clean up    It will be greatly appreciated if you would help collect the cones and pick up trash.


What to expect:
This is a Car Control Clinic.  The emphasis of this event is to give the members a safe environment to push the Viper beyond it's natural balanced condition and gain the reaction skills to correct the balance before losing complete control of the car.
This will be done through a series of exercises that our instructors from Megan Racing will be teaching us.
The guys from Megan Racing are Formula Drift experts and will be helping our members learn the art of drifting through car control.

You WILL burn up some tread on your tires !!  Be sure that your tires have adequate tread before arriving or bring extra sets of wheels/tires. 

Car Preparation:
Verify that all your fluids are topped off.   Make sure you top off your fuel tank before driving into the track.
Make sure your brakes are in good condition.
Check your tires for tread depth !   It is also highly recommended to check your tire wear throughout the event !!
We are recommending that you set your tire pressures at 33 - 35 PSI
Empty out the contents of your car.  You do not want any loose items rolling around in your car for this event.  Bring a bag to put items in that you don't leave at home.  There will be a place for you to put your belongings, but it will be on the ground.

What to bring:
Helmets are recommended.   If you are signed up for the Drift Car doughnut sessions, helmets will be required.
Chair
Towel    a wet towel around your neck will help keep you cool.
Water
Sunscreen
EZ up for shade.  We are expecting it to be VERY warm on Saturday.


See you all on Saturday !!

Lance

was a lot of fun out there today!
can't wait to see the pics/videos!

ill be posting my videos up soon. hopefully tomorrow... so keep out an eye for those.

Thank you Lance and Scott and the others for all the set up and making a great event.

Thanks, Lance, and to all those who put in the long, hot hours to make this a great success.  Ace was delighted to get some exercise!!  We both had a super great time!!  And learned a lot about controlling a skid.

here are some of my videos from the 2013 so-cal Viper CCC
enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoodP1Zlfrs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoodP1Zlfrs)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wov1Csagn0E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wov1Csagn0E)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUt9hkS4Dk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUt9hkS4Dk)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQuliMXZmw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQuliMXZmw)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB1F5HP3jWQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB1F5HP3jWQ)

Nice drift donuts Derek! You're a natural Drifter!  :)

thanks ben, glad u liked it. ur son is a great driver as well. saw him doing the donuts in the drift car also he was doing quite well.

Thanks to all the members for coming out on such a hot day! :'( it was great to see some old faces and some new ones drifting the cars and having fun. That is what these cars are all about! Hope you all had a great time.
I shot over 1000 images and have them all uploaded. You will have to sort though them to find your car. I hope I got everyone in there at least once. If I missed you so sorry, you know all the Vipers look the same anyway... There are 39 pages of thumbnails so be sure to check them all.
Here is some images and the link to the web site to download any images you want.
http://www.hirkophoto.com/p676930690 (http://www.hirkophoto.com/p676930690)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v109/p2090547452-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v112/p2067809234-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v98/p1936325984-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v115/p1943874984-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s9/v90/p1894408440-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s9/v94/p2018739687-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v106/p1981971386-3.jpg)
(http://www.hirkophoto.com/img/s10/v110/p2094195471-3.jpg)

Thanks for all the nice pics Hirk!

Also, a big THANK YOU to Hirk and Lance for running the event all day and sacrificing your driving time! Very generous of you guys.

Lance and Hirk,
you've done it again! Thanks a lot for an awesome event!

It was a very warm and busy day, but extremely fun.
I was so busy that I was not able to take very many pictures. 
They are up on my site www.kouchicentral.com (http://www.kouchicentral.com)

Here are just a few:

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3844.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3866.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3885.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3894.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3916.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/DSC_3936.JPG)

(http://www.kouchicentral.com/images/13-17%20CCC/photo.JPG)

Thanks Lance, Scott and everybody who helped with this event!  I look forward to it every year!

And now for the obligatory screeching:

http://youtu.be/u7W517SuDkA?hd=1

http://youtu.be/ow-fVESgows?hd=1

Quote from: Pacman on September 13, 2013, 07:31:45 PM
Thanks Lance, Scott and everybody who helped with this event!  I look forward to it every year!

And now for the obligatory screeching:

http://youtu.be/u7W517SuDkA?hd=1

http://youtu.be/ow-fVESgows?hd=1

Hey Justin, nice drift donuts! Another natural drifter! I was a little worried after I saw how good your sister did, I thought she was gonna show you up but you came through!  :)