Got Guts at Thunderhill
An Open Track Day
June 19, 2006

SAMOA, the Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association, is proud to sponsor an open track day at Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, California, on Monday, June 19, 2006. This will be a traditional track event with 3 run groups, 6 scheduled 20-minute sessions per group (with an open session at the end of the day), and optional instruction for novices. Groups A and B will be limited to 25 cars each, and the novice group to 20 cars. Our event will emphasize safety and fun. Although SAMOA is a Miata club based in Sacramento, drivers of all types of cars are welcome. The cost is just $210 per driver ($225 after May 31, 2006).

The event is being presented as a benefit to raise money for the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease. All net proceeds of track-related activities and 100% of all raffle receipts will go directly to CCFA. Raffle prizes are being solicited from more than 50 Miata and other general automotive vendors, and prizes will be raffled during the lunch break so that on-track activities will not be affected.

A website has been created to promote this event – http://www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com. At the site you will find complete event information, signup forms, and prize and driver lists. Please check it out. If you need additional information feel free to contact me via email at freescopesdad@yahoo.com or by phone at (916) 454-1008. You can also now use your PayPal account or just pay by credit card (through PayPal). Looking forward to seeing you at the track…

Ron Petrich

 

Well, just a reminder that this event is starting to fill up nicely and the raffle prizes are rolling in. We'll also have some special stuff from Autoweek, GRM and several other vendors that hasn't arrived yet at my front door. If you can afford the $$ its always best to sign up sooner rather than later so you get your choice of run group.

Ron
http://www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

 

i plan on signing up for this!

 

i'll go watch!

 

Log on to www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/driverlist.html for an up-to-date list of who has registered so far. I've heard from 40-50 others that plan to participate, so we are confident that the event will sell out. Sign up sooner rather than later to be assured of your requested run group.

And Dlouie87, no problem with watching...you might even win some neat raffle prizes.

Ron

 

oops I can't type. www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/DriverList.html

Ron

 

Well, we are 2 months out and as of today I have 23 paid...just about right I guess. If you plan on signing up don't wait too long as some of the groups can literally fill up in a week. And we don't want to disappoint anyone. No Subies yet, but I know its just a matter of time.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

 

I think it would be cool to go but ive never raced on that track before. Just in the dirt and autox.

late ninja edit: got details at the site

 

when they say rollover protection, do they mean full cage? If so, then I won't be able to drive

 

That only applies to convertibles (it's a Miata event dude, pay attention. ) You're fine in a fixed-roof car without a rollbar or cage.

 

******3k - we would put you in the novice group and assign you an instructor if you wanted one - its free and recommended but not mandatory. Your instructor will ride along with you during the morning sessions. he/she will show you the racing line, where to brake, and how to be both smooth and safe so you can eventually be fast. You also have to sign off on a tech form that basically states that you have inspected your car and it is safe for the track. You can look at the form at www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com. Other than that, read the driver handbook at the site for a lot of good information about what to bring, what to expect, flag nomenclature, passing rules, etc.

omygata - you have a roof...you are good to go

Thanks for the feedback guys. Those are good questions...there are no bad ones when we are all concerned about maximizing fun and safety. Looking forward to you signing up.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

 

Just a month away from this track day. We already have 43 paid with another 5-6 in the mail...more than $7000 in raffle prizes have been collected. This promises to be a super event and a successful fundraiser for CCFA. Thanks to all for helping to make it a success. We still have space in A and B groups for experienced and intermediate drivers, but just a couple of slots in C (novice). So get your applications in. Hope to see ya there.

Ron
http://www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

 

I have 55 paid drivers as of today. The novice group is full, there are 4 spots left in B group and about 10 in A. Because of the great turnout so far, and because I know some folks may be a little short (of money that is ) we are keeping the price at $210 all the way to trackday. We have 4 WRX's and STi's in the fold already but we could always use a few more.

We are also looking for at least 2 more volunteer instructors. You don't need to be a race driver, just experienced and confident in your track knowledge and abilities, and willing to help. In exchange, I'll buy you $20 in raffle tickets and an extra lunch if you have a significant/spouse/friend/family with you. You would only need to devote one hour to this instruction (the 3 morning sessions). Or, if you plan to come up just to watch, and you have the skills, I'll make it worth your while if you help out.

This promises to be a great event and a successful fundraiser for CCFA. We have garnered about $7,000 in great raffle prizes - everything goes at lunch time. Winners do not need to be present to win (all I need is your name and phone number).

Looking forward to seeing you all at Thunderhill.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com