Willow Spings - Horse Thief Track event. March 12, 2011

[RMJmotor]

UPDATE - 01-13-11: Formula D top drivers Charles Ng and Ken Gushi just confirmed they will be there to help instruct.



Ok fellow motor heads, we have our track event planned and ready to go for 2011. Date is scheduled for Saturday, March 12 2011, at Willow Spings, Horse Thief Mile track.

This is the same track we used last May 2010, we had a blast and there was ton of track time.

For you are not familiar with Horse Thief Mile (HTM), it is a 1 mile long Canyon style road course. This is a nice course with elevation changes and 11 turns, top speed is about 70-80 depending on your car.

We are limiting the number of drivers to 20, same as last year. This give everyone a bunch of track time.

The entry fee is $155 ($160 w/ Paypal fee) per driver. Drivers can share a car but each driver must pay registration fee. Cars must pass a basic tech inspection (read INFO below) and you need an approved helmet – MA/SA 2005 or newer. Convertibles must have a certified roll bar.

Our events are for fellow car friends to come together and have a great time. We do not make a profit on this.

Just like every year we will be provided BBQ for all drivers courtesy of RMJ Motorsports and SoCalAutoHub.com. We will also have good friend a driving Instructor Jason Aquino there to help instruct and have fun. We are looking into a few other instructors, and will confirm them as we get closer to the event.

See the bottom of the post for the event Schedule.

Tech inspection: Please make sure to go over your car BEFORE YOU COME TO THE TRACK! We will be performing tech inspections on all cars driving in this event, we don't want to turn anyone away because something will fail their inspection! Your entry fee will not be refunded if you come and your car fails tech! If you have questions please PM me or contact me.

Here's what we will be checking...

Wheels and Tires
All wheel lug nuts present and torqued
No center caps on wheels
Street tires
At least 2/32 of tread depth
Race tires
No cord showing
No cuts or defects

Engine
No fluid leaks
Wires & hoses secured
Good throttle return action
Radiator overflow container
Battery secured and terminals covered (Terminal covers at Autozone/Kragan: $4.00)
Condition of fluid lines: good no cracks

Brakes
Pedal pressure firm
Correct fluid level and not black
Condition of brake lines
Working brake lights
Condition of rotors (no cracks, etc)

Steering & Suspension
Wheel bearings not loose
Tight steering

Body
Gas cap
All bumpers/spoilers/body panels secured

Safety
Helmet - Snell 2005 or newer, M or SA
Seat belts must be functional

Please be sure to wear appropriate driving clothes and shoes...no flip flops, sandals, etc.

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There will be full fire/rescue and corner workers at the event. Drifting *may* be allowed towards the end of the event...Willow Springs is getting strict about HTM and drifting. We will open a drift run group if enough people register for it, but most likely we will open it up for drifting after lunch like we do every time.

To sign up, reply to this post and send the money to PayPal: [email protected] Include the 3% PayPal processing fee please - $160.00 total includes fee. Please title the transaction: RMJ / SoCalAutoHUB Track day, the type of car you are bringing and your skill level – ADVANCE or BEGINNER.

We need 20 people signed up by February 21th! Registrations are non refundable, but can be given to another driver as long as we are advised in advance.

Pleas feel free to email me with any questions. Also please forward this to anyone that may be interested.

[email protected]

Thanks guys, Miguel



Event Schedule:

Please be mindful of the 20 mph access road speed and the 5 mph paddock speeds. Also please clean up after yourself and no testing cars on access roads, other tracks, or pit/paddock area, We want to be able to do this again.

We will be at the track at 7:30 am. Please be advised that there is a $10.00 fee per person entering the track, this is paid directly to Willow Springs at the gate, we all have to pay it, cash.

7:30 am: Tech inspection begins
8:30 am: Drivers Meeting, if you are going to be late let me know in advance.
9:00 am: Group B
9:30 am: Group A
10:00 am Group B
10:30 am Group A
11:00 am Group B
11:30 am Group A
12:00 pm – Break for Lunch, this will be provided Via BBQ by us. – TRACK CLOSED
1:00 pm Group B
1:30 pm Group A
2:00 pm Group B
2:30 pm Group A
3:00 pm Open track and possible drifting,
5:00 pm, track is closed, all cars must come off.

[UNITEDMASTER]

YEA YEA .Count me in.

For those that may be on the fence about this event, I can tell you there will be tons of track time in a nice laid back setting. Most people get tired of driving thats how much seat time is available. Last may I was able to do a 50 min non stop grip stint on track just about alone the whole time.

This is also a very beginner friendly track day you are able to run at your own pace with no pressure to push out the gate.

[RMJmotor]

Yep, your S13 was sick, nice recovery to after your hose blew out bro, lol. You had all that time cause we were all recovering from the BBQ food coma

[RMJmotor]

UPDATE - 01-13-11: Formula D top drivers Charles Ng and Ken Gushi just confirmed they will be there to help instruct.


updated on first post as well.

For those who are not familiar with these gentleman. Charles Ng missed rookie of the year by 2 points in Formula D last year, but also won the Hong Kong sports compact race series championship in Hong Kong in 2010. Ken Gushi is a pioneer and top performer in Formula D.

[RPSil13]

Hey miguel, is this still on for sure, b/c its the same day as xdc/remix