The date has been set and the track reserved! We are hosting an open track day at the challenging Horsethief Mile course at Willow Springs International Raceway, on December 1st, a Saturday. This is not a timed event or a competition. This is an opportunity to drive your car on a real track as fast as you're comfortable, without the worries of traffic, cops, or curbs.
There will be three run groups: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Regardless of your run group you will have 2 and a half hours of track time. Beginners are not allowed to have passengers for the first half of the day; all other run groups can have passengers. There will be no passing allowed for the beginner group. All other groups must have a "point-by" and pass in a safe manner. As this is not a competition, we will not tolerate anyone breaking the passing rules or passing in an unsafe manner. Anyone breaking the rules will be kicked off the track, no exceptions! This is for the safety of everyone on the track...our goal is to have fun and "keep the shiny side up".
All cars must pass a tech inspection at the track. Below is our tech requirements:
Overall
No fluid leaks
All wires/hoses secured
Throttle return spring tight
Battery properly secured
Battery positive terminal covered (tape ok)
Brake pedal pressure firm
Working brake lights
Wheel bearings tight
Steering tight
All lug nuts present and torqued to spec
SA-95 or newer helmet (motorcycle helmets ok)
If you are running street tires
More than 2/32" of tread
If you are running race tires
No cuts or cording
There are two ways to pay for the event. We are charging $100 per driver, which can be dropped off at our shop to reserve your spot. Or you can pay through PayPal to
[email protected] (
[email protected]). If paying through PayPal, please send $110. The extra $10 is to cover PayPal fees. Regardless of how you pay, your entry fee is 100% refundable up until 2 weeks from the event. After this time we will not issue refunds, but will credit you towards a future event. Willow Springs charges $10 at the gate on weekends for EVERYONE coming into the track...this is above and beyond the entry fee we charge.
Track schedule
7:00 am - Gates open
7:15 am - Tech inspections open
8:15 am - Mandatory driver's meeting
8:30 - 9:00 - Advanced group
9:00 - 9:30 - Intermediate group
9:30 - 10:00 - Beginner group
10:00 - 10:30 - Advanced group
10:30 - 11:00 - Intermediate group
11:00 - 11:30 - Beginner group
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 - Advanced group
1:00 - 1:30 - Intermediate group
1:30 - 2:00 - Beginner group
2:00 - 2:30 - Advanced group
2:30 - 3:00 - Intermediate group
3:00 - 3:30 - Beginner group
3:30 - 4:00 - Advanced group
4:00 - 4:30 - Intermediate group
4:30 - 5:00 - Beginner group
If you are interested in this event, post a reply or give me a call: 760-660-3785.
So far we've got:
Glenn - '93 RX-7, '88 MR-2
Sam - '86 RX-7
Kevin - '89 240SX
Misael - '05 Mustang GT
Fris - '87 RX-7
Andrew - '87 RX-7
Johnny - '90 240SX
Dualience - '99 Accord
25 spots remaining!