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Hi guys,


Todd here from NorCal.  Care to join us at Buttonwillow?  We will be tracking with Speed Ventures, and I have set up a BBQ dinner party Saturday at Willow Ranch Restaurant- Chicken, ribs, beef, plus all the fixins!


http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=64kfxekab&oeidk=a07ebjiv5k8d4429c82


Hope to see you there.  If you have any questions, shoot me an email or a jingle.


Todd Solomon
Tracking Director
NorCal Viper Club
[email protected]
408-391-1379

Guys,

Is anyone joining from SoCal?  I'm signed up in Group D.  Groups B1, B2 and D are still open, sign up if ASAP you can make it.

Todd

Guys,


I posted my write-up, video and pics on the VOA forum.  If you've got more pics, feel free to post 'em on the thread.

http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/5398-17-Vipers-tearing-it-up-at-Laguna-Seca!?p=79414&posted=1#post79414


Cheers,


Todd

Guys, what a blast running with you!  17 Vipers mixing it up, this was perhaps the most fun I've had with my clothes on.


If you have any pictures I could use for a VOA forum post, please send me a couple to:


[email protected]


Ben and Justin, I know you got some awesome shots from GotBlueMilk, I did too.  I'll post some of my pics here too when I get a chance.


Todd

I believe about 1-1/2 hours farther than Laguna Seca.  It may be worth a quick Mapquest to see.

Bump!

Who's in for Sonoma Raceway?  We've got 15 Vipers attending Laguna Seca, let's make a good showing at Sonoma as well.

Todd

Todd,
Is it okay to add two more to the Saturday dinner? Total of 5 of us now.
Ken and Lena are now going to the event and would like to join us.
Thanks,
Ben

Got you guys down for dinner.

17 Vipers tracking so far and a good crowd for dinner, this is gonna be good!

Anyone planning on going?


http://www.westcoastracinginc.com/WCR/Welcome.html

Man I want to, but I may be competing in a NASA event at Buttonwillow in the Camaro that weekend.

Ben,

There are a number of registered Viper owners' names that I don't recognize, my guess is that some are from your area.  Here's the link of who's signed up so far:

http://www.gunnautotech.com/reg/ot/rungroup.php?event=1409ls

Todd

[Sonoma Raceway "Sears Point," October 9:]

    Sonoma Raceway "Sears Point," October 9:

Another great compliment to our exotic snakes – Vipers joining McClarens for this Hooked on Driving event, "McClaren and Friends."  Our beautiful supercars will also be joined by other makes to track at the famous Sears Point Raceway, aka Infineon Raceway, aka Sonoma.

*Note that this event is not open to beginners. There has been a change with Sonoma Raceway's tracking policy. Hooked on Driving is not able to bring new drivers in and provide them instruction, starting with this event. Drivers will need to be signed off at another HOD event at any venue before running Sonoma.  The primary difference - Start out with HOD at Thunderhill or Laguna Seca and get signed off - then you're good to go! Note: If you have been solo signed off by another organization or different HOD Region, you are good to go. Please list your qualifications in the Driver's Profile in the registration process

Event is open to drivers the following experience levels:
•                GROUP B1 - Low Intermediate
•                GROUP B2 - High Intermediate
•                GROUP C - Advanced/Pointby
•                GROUP D - Advanced/Open Passing
•                GROUP X - Coaches/Leaders

Registration for the Tracking Event at Hooked on Driving's website:
https://www.hookedondriving.com/event-details/McLarens_and_Friends!

What do I need to bring?
·      Helmet, Snell SA 2005 or 2010.  Available for rental for $25, when you register.  Or buy one from Wine Country Motorsports at the Hooked on Driving 10% discount: 
www.winecountrymotorsports.com
·      Self-check Car Inspection Checklist:
http://www.hookedondriving.com/downloads/Techical_Inspection.pdf
·      Here's a useful link with a wealth of info for first-timers with HOD:
http://www.hookedondriving.com/first-timers

Hope to see you out there!

-Todd Solomon
[email protected]
mobile 408-391-1379

UPDATE:  Already 10 Vipers have signed up.   Maybe we can get more Vipers than Shelbies at their own event, LOL.

I made reservations for 12 people at Tarpy's Roadhouse Saturday 9/20 at 6pm, but don't know if that will be enough.  Please let me know if you plan to attend dinner with your Viper brothers and significant others.  We may make the dinner a NorCal Viper Club event.

Mike, sorry you can't make it.  I'm about to post another invitation to Sears Point.  Join us for that one!

Todd
[email protected]
408-391-1379

UPDATE:  We've got 17 Vipers so far, join us!  This event will sell out quickly, so sign up soon.

We will also be having dinner at Tarpy's the night before, you are welcome to come.  Just let me know ahead of time so that I can reserve for the right party size.

Todd

Agreed, I've always thought Buttonwillow would be a natural place to get Vipers from north and south together.  We polled our members and they selected Thunderhill and Sonoma for this year's track events, but I'll keep suggesting Buttonwillow.  In fact, I'll be there this weekend in the Camaro.

Just a heads up, the NorCal Vipers will also be heading to Sonoma on Thu 10/9 to join the McClarens on track (it's a Hooked on Driving event, not exclusive to McClarens), should be interesting as well!

Update:  Beginner Group A is already sold out on Saturday, but available on Sunday.  Intermediate Group B and Advanced Group C/D are available both days.  Sign up ASAP!

[Viper Dinner and Tracking Presentation, Friday June 6:]

Hi all, this is a little north of you but this will be worth the drive.  A bunch of NorCal Vipers are are heading to the new 5-mile course of Thunderhill Raceway at 5250 California 162, Willows, CA.  We are teaming with Hooked on Driving (HOD), which has a superb safety record for their High Performance Driver Education (HPDE) events.  You can track with us Saturday, Sunday, or both days.

Viper Dinner and Tracking Presentation, Friday June 6:
We will be having our dinner meeting at Old Highway 99 Steakhouse, 610 S Tehama St, Willows, CA, on Friday June 6 at 7:30pm, in a private room.  HOD has graciously offered to give us an Introduction to Tracking presentation that eve.  And they will also present the layout of new 5-mile track, to familiarize us with the driving line.  I highly recommend planning to leave for Willows around lunchtime Friday so that you can join us for this informative dinner.

Coaches included at no extra charge:
Whether you are new to tracking or a veteran, coaches will be available to you at no additional charge.  Every driver in Beginner Group A will be paired with a coach.  Intermediate B Group and Advanced C/D Group drivers may also request a coach, to learn the new course or get the rust off.  In addition, HOD will be taking us on parade laps around the course to learn the line.  And we also have the "Buddy System," where newer drivers will have the option of being paired with an experienced Viper buddy that will show them the ropes - everything from where to park, to where to line up, Etc.

Viper Snake Pit!
HOD is giving the Vipers the royal treatment- we will have our own dedicated Viper parking area, and Maurice is working on getting us a banner to mark our snakes' domain.

Trackside BBQ, Saturday Eve:
In addition, we will join HOD for a trackside BBQ Saturday.  Price for the BBQ is typically around $10 to $12, which includes food, soft drinks and beer.  There's nothing like unwinding and sharing stories after a fun day at the track!

What do I need to bring?
•   Helmet, Snell SA 2005 or 2010.  Available for rental for $25, when you register.  Or buy one from Wine Country Motorsports at the Hooked on Driving 10% discount:  www.winecountrymotorsports.com
•   Self-check Car Inspection Checklist: http://www.hookedondriving.com/downloads/Techical_Inspection.pdf
•   Here's a useful link with a wealth of info for first-time trackers: http://www.hookedondriving.com/first-timers

Optional Track Day Insurance:
Most auto insurance policies don't cover damage at a HPDE event, so I highly recommend purchasing track-day insurance to protect your snake.  It's easy to sign up online, you pay per event, and we get the Hooked on Driving 10% discount:
http://www.locktonmotorsports.com/event/hooked-driving-38/

Where to stay:
•   Holiday Inn Express in Willows (800-315-2621) = about $114/night
•   Baymont Inn in Willows (530-934-7026) = about $70 to $90/night
•   Motel 6 in Willows (530-934-7026) = about $60/night
 
If you plan to join us, PLEASE REGISTER VERY SOON.  HOD says that the A Group may be sold out within a couple of weeks, as the new 5-mile Thunderhill course has proven extremely popular.  Price is $335 for a single day, or $595 for both days.

Registration for the Tracking Event at Hooked on Driving's website:

Saturday and Sunday:  http://www.hookedondriving.com/event-details/Thunderhill,_NEW_5_MILE_COURSE_-_FULL_WEEKEND,_June_7_and_8

Saturday only:  http://www.hookedondriving.com/event-details/Thunderhill_-_FULL_5_MILE_COURSE_-_SATURDAY_ONLY,_June_7

Sunday only:  http://www.hookedondriving.com/event-details/Thunderhill_-_FULL_5_MILE_COURSE_-_SUNDAY_ONLY,_June_8
 
Note that this is not an official NorCal Viper Club event, as HOD has taken care of all of the logistics such as renting the track, hiring coaches and safety workers, liability insurance, Etc.  So all we have to do is show up and drive!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.  Hope to see you out there!

-Todd


Caution regarding 1996 factory wheels (have been known to break when run with sticky tires).