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[SPECIALTY PERFORMANCE TEAM at WILLOW SPRINGS with SRT]

SPECIALTY PERFORMANCE TEAM at WILLOW SPRINGS with SRT
January 5th, 2013

Dan Cragin (formerly DC Performance) has launched a new business, Specialty Performance Team (SPT) in Alhambra, CA, which will focus exclusively on Viper, SRT and McLaren customers.

SPT is hosting a private driving event at the "Fastest track in the West"... Willow Springs Raceway.  So...

COME OUT AND WATCH and hang out with our group!  Maybe you'll score a ride in the new Gen V Viper! Or a ride with one of our experienced (and fast) club members! PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN STAY FOR A BBQ AT THE END OF THE DAY TOO.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE:

• Media from top automotive publications
• Race Vipers from past and present
• Viper Club members from near and far

• Non track driver's "sedan laps" session, which is limited to 60 mph, no helmets required and passengers are OK.

If you're a Sidewinder, hopefully you've received your personal invitation.  If not, please email Dan to see if there is an open slot available: [email protected]


HERE ARE A COUPLE OF HOTELS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Hampton Inn & Suites Lancaster     2300 W. Double Play Way Lancaster, CA, 93536 661-940-9194

Homewood Suites by Hilton 2320 Double Play Way Lancaster, CA 93536 661-723-8040

DAN CRAGIN'S NEW SHOP

SPECIALTY PERFORMANCE TEAM
919 South Fremont
Alhambra  CA 91803
(626) 588-2882
[email protected]

GUYS TRACKING THEIR CAR: Randy Begin   1995 RT/10 Mike Buckingham   2008 SRTC Magnus Buseth, 2003 SRT-10 Rob & Cathleen Bucholtz 1997 GTS John Campos   1994 RT/10 Raj Champaneri 2008 SRTC Matt Chapman   2012 Lexus IS-F John Cheseny   2003 SRT10 Angel Colderon   2006 SRTC Bruce Conklin   2003 SRT10 Steve Dana   2006 Comp Coupe George Dauphine   2006 SRTC Richard Duncan  1963 CanAmRacer Dan Everts   2009  ACR Larry Goldman   2000 RT/10 Garry Grant   2010 ACR Michael Greenberg Comp coupe Roger Hamson   2000 GTS Peter Hausherr   2002 GTS Scott Hirko    2004 SRT10 Rick Hollis   2000 RT10 Glenn Izard 2008 SRTC Jerry Jacobson 2010 McLaren Ben Kawata 1999 Race GTS Brent Kern 2004 SRT Lance Kouchi   2009 ACR Joel Larson 1997 GTS Pete Martin   2008 ACR

Anthony Matranga 2004 SRT Jon Martinez 1997 GTS Leo McCafrey 2004 SRT Eric Messley   1997 GTS Ron Miller 2000 ACR Ray McIntyre 2003 SRT Jay Morrissette 2003 SRT Nigel Olsen 2008 300C John Payne   2005 SRT Ram Anhtuam Pham   2006 SRTC Scott Pennington   2010 SRTC Chris Pennington   2010 SRTC Mark Rhoads   1996 RT10 Grant Roberts   2003 SRT Richard Rosenberg  2003 SRT Lance Sandman 2010 Challenger Greg Schilley   2008 ACRX Gerard St.Germain 1996 RT/10 Richard Shehadey  2008 ACR Derek Short 2006 SRTC Mike Sinkenson   2005 SRT Don Smith   2000 RT/10 Adrien Szostak   2006 SRTC John Tookey   1997 GTS Randy Tribolet   1993 RT/10 William Toppi   1999 RT10 Bernard Thouanel   1997 GTS Nino Valmassoi 2003 SRT Donn Vickrey 2008 SRTC Michael von Quilich 2008 ACRX Garry Wong   2010 McLaren

THOSE COMING OUT TO WATCH so far... Eddie Arguelles 2009 SRTC Demoe Gurrero Hugh Hoard   2008 SRTC Lyle Larson   1999 Corvette Maurice Liang   1993 RT/10 Linstun Lee   2010 ACR Randy Noble 1994 RT/10 Auto Peterson Bob Spencer  2003 SRT10 Rolf Straumann 2004 SRT 10 John Tookey 1997 GTS Michael Vaswani 2009 ACR Ray Wilson Jim Kenehan

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Just made reservations for Dan and I for Friday night...

Cathy

 >u As always, AWESOME pictures Lance !!!    >t

Yo Lance,

Dan and I are going to make it  ^2  We'll meet the group in Glendora.

See you there   >w

Cathy

Great pics Kala!    >u

[Check out Albert's (our web master) video of the auction - Great job Albert!!]

Check out Albert's (our web master) video of the auction - Great job Albert!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_KzxyMFOQ0

[Lance and Lori, VERY NICELY DONE!]

Lance and Lori,

           VERY NICELY DONE!    >v

I have it on good authority that "NY Chic" means wear all black...   >m

THANKS HIRK!  These are great!   >v

VERY NICELY DONE !!!  From the planning, to the activities, the members to the pictures!  Thank you for the hard work putting this event together.  Now to plan the re-match in the fall...  >m

[NY Chic vs. LA Cool]

If you haven't noticed yet - our SRT Unveiling Invite states that the dress code is "New York Chic".  So I emailed Bobby Cerchione, our VCA Secretary, who also lives in the NY area, for a little help with this. For those of us that are ward-robed challenged, here's an article Bobby sent me regarding this very subject:

NY Chic vs. LA Cool

New Yorkers are fast passed and loud, while Los Angles residents are laid back and relaxed.  New Yorkers take cabs, the subways and trains to get to where they are going, while Los Angeles dwellers hop in their convertible and drive.  New York residents embody a style of classy chic, while Los Angeles civilians pull their looks from bohemian comfort.

The differing fashion trends and styles in New York and Los Angeles ultimately stem from the climate differences.  New Yorkers experience the harsh highs and lows of each season, whereas Los Angles dwellers thrive in warm sunny weather almost year round.

NYC chic is effortless sophistication, with fashionistas bundled up in enough layers to face the fickle elements. The city's style is made up of Wall Street business, Upper-West Side prep, Lower-East side hip, and various degrees of punk rock.  Black is the color of choice for these trendsetters from their heels and dresses to their fingernails.  New York style is everything but comfortable.

When constructing a NY chic look pair an embellished top with dark designer denim. Finish with a structured blazer or leather jacket and sky-high stilettos.  This outfit can be used to wear to work, and then out to play.  New Yorkers have to think about these kinds of things, because there is simply not enough time to make it home after a day in the office to change before going out.  (NEW YORK CHIC IS WEARING ALL BLACK)



I told Bobby that I was in a lot of trouble...

We just made our reservations  <L

Airfare round trip:  $340 per person

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Newark, NJ (EWR)
 Flight:  United 1577
 Operated by: United/Continental Airlines
 Depart: LAX 08:35 AM - Tue, Apr 3, 2012
 Arrive:  EWR 04:59 PM - Tue, Apr 3, 2012

RETURN
 Newark, NJ (EWR) Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
 Flight: United 0017
 United/Continental Airlines
 Depart:  EWR 01:15 PM - Sun, Apr 8, 2012
 Arrive:   LAX 04:29 PM - Sun, Apr 8, 2012

We're staying at the VCA Hosted hotel the Jersey side of the Hudson Bay.  Here's a link to the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel   This includes Ferry tickets for each night of stay.  The Ferry service has free shuttle buses in NYC that run up and down the main cross streets such as 34th street, 57th street etc... so it makes it very easy.


Here's a link to register for the Gala unveiling in Soho  THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, so don't delay.  
Hope to see a few of you SoCal Club Members there!!!   >w

Cathy

Dan says 8:15 will work.  He'll see you there between 8 & 8:15.   ^2

Dan and I are in! Look forward to seeing everyone!  =24

[SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RANCH]

 

SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RANCH

November 19 & 20, 2011!!

Hey Sidewinders,

Our favorite track event the last two years is back again!  You don't miss this one.

 •   On Saturday and Sunday, we'll get to drive Spring Mountain's road course.

 •   We plan to include a continental breakfast and a catered lunch at the track both days.

 •   There will be three run groups, novice, advanced and a Radical group with a race.  This will make for a bunch of track time.

•   Track fees are $150 per day.  This includes breakfast and lunch at the track in the "members only" clubhouse.  •   All driver levels are welcome and instruction is available (required if it's your 1st time on the track). We must know at least 2-weeks in advance please!

 •   Driving suits and helmets are required by the track's insurance company for all drivers and passengers. The track has a small number of driving suits it can rent. You can call ahead and check availability (888) 856-5870; or you can buy one at G-Force Racing Gear. Prices for an SFI rated suit starts at about $110, a very good investment.


 •   Hotel accommodations are available at the Nugget Hotel for a group rate.  Just be sure to mention the "Viper Club" when you call.

Block these dates now as you'll never attend a better track event at a better facility for the low price that Spring Mountain is offering us.

For more info about the track, go to: www.springmountainmotorsports.com

Please let us know if you plan to attend!  ^2

See you at the track,

Dan  <2

ACCOMODATIONS  

HOTEL INFO:   PAHRUMP NUGGET 681 Nevada 160, Pahrump, NV 89048 CALL: 866-751-6500 Mention Viper Club to get the group rate $69.99 + tax  = $78.29 per night CONDOS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRACK Contact Samantha at [email protected] or (888) 856-5870 Condo Rates Per Night (with kitchens 1 king bed):  SM:  $135  MED;  $175  LARGE;  $225 Condo Rates Per Night (NO kitchen):  2 Queens beds - $135 Additional Option: Best Western Pahrump Station 1101 S. Highway 160, Pahrump CALL: 775.727.5100 Planning to attend so far... >3 Art "Neck Breaker" Ben "Banzai Ben" Bob "Bullet Bob" Dan "Viper X" Eddie "Fast Eddie" Justin "The Rookie" Ken "Cyber Man" Lance "Flyin' Hawaiian" Peter "SwissPower" Scott P "Striker" Chris P "Razor" Michael von Quilich "Deadhead" Mike F "Habu" Justin F "Pacman" Angel "??" Scott H "Hirk" Jim S "Rocketman" Johnny "Yuma" Brent "Radical Guy" Glenn I "Greased Lightning" Tim and Shelli