Thunderhill 4/25-4/26

[Spec944 #143]

I might be able to make the trek out west for the weekend. I will know soon if I can get away from work, With the fall out for me for racing I am going to try to get as much in the spring as possible. I have a couple of questions.

 

1. Which race groups should I register in the racing or PRC? The PRC is $30 more?

2. Will there we a test day on Friday?

3. who is planning on running?

 

 

Todd Imwold

[JerryW]

Todd,

Register for Racing and select the 944Spec option. You also should then be able to select the Supersize option .

 

We are struggling to make 5 racers this time so 1 more will be welcome. I'm planning to go, not sure who else are the possibles - Contact Ken Huey -- he should know.

 

(The Pixar bunch are being wimps and not coming due to some party for the latest film )

[rlofgren]

todd, the fall is out for you racing? september is in fall, right? no nationals for you?

[Spec944 #143]

My wife and are excepting our second tax deduction in september. depending on when he or she is born. I will not be making it to thunderhill as I am having engine issues and need to get it to the shop.

[Tim Comeau]

Jerry,

If you can't get your 5 racers, consider coming down to Buttonwillow in April instead. That will get us over 10 racers and give you someone to race with.

[JerryW]

Tim,

We talked about it but being honest (at least for me) the tow down to you guys would just bust my (limited) racing budget for this year. I believe with the adition of Todd we have our 5 that we needed.

 

(I will make it down to SoCal to race at some point -- just not sure when)

[Spec944 #143]

I have accepted a generous offer from Ken to use his car for this race. I have booked my flight and will be arriving in Oakland at noon on Friday and will be trackside friday evening. Looking forward to it.

 

if anyone is up to sharing a hotel room let me know.

[Spec944 #143]

I am registered. we will have 5?

[JerryW]

With you added I believe so. Locals should be Rick Lofgren, Me, Sid Lee and Ron Dale from what I hear.

[rlofgren]

i'll be there.

[JerryW]

Damn ! there goes my chance for 1st

 

Be good to see you -- missed being at the last 2 races

[Litespeeds]

Yes I will be there too. Thank God the weather forecast calls for cooler weather this weekend. Hopefully it doesn't rain like our last race.

[Spec944 #143]

I am going to book my hotel room. is anyone interested is sharing a room.

[JerryW]

I'll be camping at the track -- hopefully wont have terrible weather despite what Sid likes !

[Litespeeds]

I'll be camping at the track too. I bought one of those foam mats from Costco for around $50 and will try it out. I'll be there Friday evening probably around 9-10pm.

 

Just got back from Laguna Seca a few weeks ago with raining conditions and it was kind of fun. I think I am ok with bad weather now, at least in my red 944.

 

Todd,

I might consider sharing the room on Saturday night if I don't get a good nights sleep on my portable bed for my suv. I'll let you know Saturday if nobody takes your offer first.

 

PS. We are all signed up under NASA Group A Racing with the 944 Spec but are we running with the PRC in Group D?

[JerryW]

I'm planning to get there around 3:30 - 4:30. I see in the paddock map they have reserved space with the PRC for us so I plan to be down there -- If I can I'll grab space for 5 cars. Best guess it will be 3 camping (Me Sid ,and Ron) and 2 in the hotel (Todd and Rick).

[pixrken]

Hi Guys,

 

You will be running in Group D with the PRC. Wish I could join you.

As most of you know the black tie UP wrap party is this weekend which takes three of us out from the race including myself.

Have a fun and safe race everyone!

 

[rlofgren]

just signed up and booked the hotel. As usual, i am bringing the official professional photographer, David to get action shots. Anyone interested in the supersize? I did it at Sears Point, it runs with Group A. Double your track time for only $50 more. We map to GTS1, and would most likely start at the tail end of a bunch of PRC 911s. The only downside is the last race of the day on sunday, or else we're done by about 2:00.

 

p.s. todd, i think i would be camping too, but my traveling companion must have cable tv and a bed. there are good facilities at thunderhill including showers. sleep in ken's car with your HANS on!

[Litespeeds]

Is anyone staying at the Baymont Inn? They have a hot tub and swimming pool. Wouldn't mind sitting in the hot tubs on Saturday after dinner. Bring your swim shorts just in case.

 

Not going to supersize but for $50 more to double your track time, that is a good deal.

[Litespeeds]

Accuweather calls for beautiful weather from the low to mid 70's.

[Spec944 #143]

I am booking my troom at the baymont today. You guys are welcome to come over after dinner.

 

Rick

Let me check with Ken but I am interested in supersizing to get the maximum track time but it is ken's car.

[Litespeeds]

Hey Todd,

It was great meeting and racing against you. I had a lot of fun. Thanks again for coming out to NorCal and giving us a great race. I definitely improved because of you.

 

I am sure Ken will appreciate the adjustment that you made to his car and turning a 2:12.xxx during qualifying on the 2nd day.

[pixrken]

Seems like you guys had a fun time. Great job everyone!

Sid's race report is here: http://944spec.org/944SPEC/content/view/147/9/