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[UCFBrett]

The May event is approaching quickly. This is NASA SoCal's only trip to Willow Springs this year, so be sure to register on time. Registration fees increase by $50 over the usual $329 on Sunday, May 6.

If it has been a while since you have been to Willow Springs, you might want to check out this instructional video for getting around the track. It was done by Jack Olsen, who has a lot of experience running his 911 on this track. Some of the line work differs from a Spec Miata, but there is enough good information contained in the 20-minute video that I'm fairly certain each of us can learn something, or at least refresh what might have faded from memory. Link here:

http://www.trackhq.c...w-springs-4924/

There is also this talk-around written by John Morton. Worth reading if you haven't seen it.

http://www.willowspr.../page.php?id=14

Toyo Bucks contingency program is still in place and paying well. Details at link below.

http://www.nasaprora...gency_Info2.pdf

I’ll have rebate forms in my trailer if you need them.

Also, those who were at the Buttonwillow event last month might recall hearing at the podium ceremony Sunday that all cars are required to have four class decals (front, rear and both sides), and that officials could be checking for their placement at Willow Springs. I also recall hearing the competition director say that black flags could be thrown at cars that didn't have them.

We were all in school long enough to know that when a professor tells you what might be on the test, that is what you should study. If you don't have class decals, be sure to get some. There may be other inspections, too, so be sure your car is within spec.

Also, so that you all know, the track is playing host to a test-and-tune day the Friday before the event.

http://www.willowspr...vent.php?id=446

That's all for now. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Thanks.

[Joe (dad) Jordan]

Entered yesterday! Bummed I missed early entry, but had to wait for High school Baseball season to end (Sad we didn't make playoffs)

Breaking out the backup car! Excited that racing season is here!

How many entries so far?

[john mueller]

• Charlie Hayes
• RAMON NIEBLA
• Brett Becker
• Rob Burgoon
• Tyler Vance
• Scott Phillips
• Austin Thomas
• Jeff Jeppesen
• Wilson Steele
• Jeremy Barnes
• David Dodge
• David Varco
• Joey Jordan
• Nova Brown.

Have fun fellas, I'll be in Alaska waiving at our friends in Russia.

[Ron Alan]

• Charlie Hayes
• RAMON NIEBLA
• Brett Becker
• Rob Burgoon
• Tyler Vance
• Scott Phillips
• Austin Thomas
• Jeff Jeppesen
• Wilson Steele
• Jeremy Barnes
• David Dodge
• David Varco
• Joey Jordan
• Nova Brown.

Have fun fellas, I'll be in Alaska waiving at our friends in Russia.

I'd be looking for a pitbull with lipstick personally!

[Charlie Hayes]

See you guys down there in a few days. Just doing some last minute setup work. Weather actually looks half decent? 80* for a high?

[Joe (dad) Jordan]

Half of the 14 entries are teen Mazda Challenge.....I'm sure a few will be bitching about that!

[UCFBrett]

But wait, there's more!


Spec Miata gets its own run group this weekend!

This is a great opportunity for those of you who don't normally run with NASA to race on one of your home tracks against NASA NorCal drivers. There is still time to register.

Highlights:
- GoRacingTV.com will cover the entire race and put together a broadcast-quality program for the web, five cameras on track and 15 GoPro cams in cars.
- $500 for first place on Saturday, sponsored by TrackHQ.com That's write, I'll be stroking a check to Saturday's race winner.
- AIM Solo data logger/lap timer for second place
- $150 in credit at Weekend-Racer.com for third.
- Hard Charger award from Sampson Communications, a carbon fiber crew radio headset
- 10 random drawings for Mother's car care products.
- BBQ and a band Saturday night
- WERC enduro race saturday night
- Beer bash sponsored by Midnight Oil

Schedule:
http://socal.drivena...edBWJuneweb.pdf

Register here:
http://www.nasaprora....com/event/1433

Here's the driver list as of today:

Charlie Hayes Walnut Creek
Team Silverfern Martinez
David Vodden Willows
Team Momentary Laps Racing 2 San Anselmo
Jaime Florence San Francisco
Bug Amani Petaluma
Rob Burgoon Escondido
Nova Brown Ventura
MARK STENZEL HUNTINGTON BEACH
Tyler Vance Ladera Ranch
Jeff Jeppesen Huntington beach
Scott Phillips Tucson
David Varco Bonita
austin thomas San Rafael
Wilson Steele Huntington Beach
John Mueller Burbank
David Dodge Medford
Alex Brauer Canyon Country
kyle loustaunau vacaville
Joey Jordan fallbrook


Hope you can make it.