21 replies to this topic

[Ron Alan]

Who's going to be attending the open group on 1/30/11 at Thunderhill? Should be a fun day with a solid group of SM'ers hopefully. Though the first 2 groups are full(race craft), I believe last I heard the open group still has room. Brush the dust off the car and drag it out early!!

Thanks Ray! Got it!

[Ray Meister]

Hi Ron,

I think that I will be able to make it. BTW, I think the date is 1/30. Hope to see you there.

Ray

[Charlie Hayes]

I just posted about this in the "HPDE" section, there are a few events prior to the clinic and I was wondering if anyone is trying to get more track time?

On the Friday there is a Thunderhill hosted test day for $199 and on Saturday a HOD day for $285.

Im still up in the air if I want to get all I can get from making the trip out there.

[Dr.Dan]

I'll be there if my car is ready. Dropping an LS6 in this weekend but it may need dyno time so we'll see,

[Keith Novak]

Any tips on logistics for those of us coming in from out of town...where to stay, not to stay...the kind of stuff you might have learned your first time there that left you thinking, "I really wish I knew this earlier."?

[dp35]

Any tips on logistics for those of us coming in from out of town...where to stay, not to stay...the kind of stuff you might have learned your first time there that left you thinking, "I really wish I knew this earlier."?

Casa Ramos.

[Charlie Hayes]

I normally go to Airport Cafe (nancy's) has some pretty decent breakfast/hamburgers/sandwhiches. I have stayed at the travelodge a few times and I perfer the Holiday Inn Express. I think the Holiday Inn is best over the other choices.

[Duane Polsley]

Yep, Travelodge and Casa Ramos. However use Caution entering your room for the first time. I once entered and found a very large man already in the room. Luckily he was using the bathroom as I scurried out the door and back to the office. The attendant simply said "Oh Sorry".

[Ron Alan]

Yep, Travelodge and Casa Ramos. However use Caution entering your room for the first time. I once entered and found a very large man already in the room. Luckily he was using the bathroom as I scurried out the door and back to the office. The attendant simply said "Oh Sorry".

???...Ok, if he was in the bathroom how did you know he was a very large man?

Go to the Thunderhill website for lodging info and sites. All lodging and food is right at freeway offramps...track is 6 miles west. There is a grill and very small store at track. You'll pass Wal-Mart as you head to the track in the morning...nothing after that. Or if you stay at the track Wal-Mart is the closest store. Bring your cold weather gear just in case...it can get chilly!

[Johnny D]

???...Ok, if he was in the bathroom how did you know he was a very large man?

Go to the Thunderhill website for lodging info and sites. All lodging and food is right at freeway offramps...track is 6 miles west. There is a grill and very small store at track. You'll pass Wal-Mart as you head to the track in the morning...nothing after that. Or if you stay at the track Wal-Mart is the closest store. Bring your cold weather gear just in case...it can get chilly!

It's 35mph in front of Wal-Mart don't speed pass that to the track, the farmer has speed dial and speeding gives us a bad rep.
J~

[Keith Novak]

Cool, thanks for the info! That's exactly the kind of stuff I was thinking.

I do plan on studying vids. If anyone has some good ones, particularly showing the line you'd take if you had a clear track, that would be good.

I look forward to meeting y'all there. I'll be driving one of Al's cars or I'd say look for red and silver 88. Should be a good time.

[Ron Alan]

Cool, thanks for the info! That's exactly the kind of stuff I was thinking.

I do plan on studying vids. If anyone has some good ones, particularly showing the line you'd take if you had a clear track, that would be good.

I look forward to meeting y'all there. I'll be driving one of Al's cars or I'd say look for red and silver 88. Should be a good time.

Keith, Robert Linse posted video from his trip down last year on youtube...in this particular video he sets the SMT lap record during the race...it is a very clean lap!

[Juan Pineda]

Hey Guys,

Yes, Art of Road Racing non-instruction C group still has spots open. Tell your friends. Hope to see you there Ray! Looks like HOD D group is full. Consider C group.

All of the motels just off RT 5 are fine. I always stay at the Motel 6 because they are relatively cheap, ~$65. Make sure to ask for the AAA or other discounts. They might have a Thunderhill discount if you mention that you are attending an event.

Casa Ramos is the place for dinner and drinks the night before. And you can walk back to your room! All the motels are within walking distance. Get your breakfast at Nancy's bright and early so you can get to the track when the gates open at 7 and set up at your leisure.

If you entered, keep an eye out for Emails with important info. I just sent one with important info to all of the A/B students. See you there!

-Juan

[Juan Pineda]

Any musicians out there that would have a small portable amplifier with microphone? We could use at least one. PM me.

Thanks!
-Juan

[Ron Alan]

Thanks to Juan and Dean for putting on a great day! The rain kept everyone on their toes early with the sun coming out for the last few sessions. Superb job with everything guys!

[Charlie Hayes]

Agreed! Had a blast with the drill's and the practice race starts. Will do it again next time.

[Keith Novak]

It was a blast! Definately worth the trip down. That course is all kinds of fun, especially once it dries out.

Huge props to Juan, Dean, and all the volunteers that made it a great weekend!

[Juan Pineda]

Hey Guys,

Thanks. We had a blast putting this on. I think everyone, including instructors and organizers, took a lot home from it. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress of our graduates as the season progresses. Please keep us updated!

In case you hadn't seen them, Dito took some great photos. Look here for more:

http://www.artofroad...011/Photos.html

Thanks!
-Juan

(Please respect Dito's Copyright. If you like this photo, please go to Dito's web site to purchase one. -Juan)

[Keith Novak]

You guys (and gals) should put out some Art of Road Racing merchandise. I would have bought a hat, shirt, window banner or some sort of schwag to commemorate the event and help fund the mission. Can't have enough hats and t-shirts after all.

[Dudley]

love the photo's. keep up the good work. post how the students progress during the season. we are all looking for new folks to join us.