freescopesdad

Got Guts at Thunderhill
An Open Track Day
June 19, 2006

SAMOA, the Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association, is proud to sponsor an open track day at Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, California, on Monday, June 19, 2006. This will be a traditional track event with 3 run groups, 6 scheduled 20-minute sessions per group (with an open session at the end of the day), and optional instruction for novices. Groups A and B will be limited to 25 cars each, and the novice group to 20 cars. Our event will emphasize safety and fun. Although SAMOA is a Miata club based in Sacramento, drivers of all types of cars are welcome. The cost is just $210 per driver ($225 after May 31, 2006).

The event is being presented as a benefit to raise money for the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease. All net proceeds of track-related activities and 100% of all raffle receipts will go directly to CCFA. Raffle prizes are being solicited from more than 50 Miata and other general automotive vendors, and prizes will be raffled during the lunch break so that on-track activities will not be affected.

A website has been created to promote this event – http://www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com. At the site you will find complete event information, signup forms, and prize and driver lists. Please check it out. If you need additional information feel free to contact me via email at freescopesdad@yahoo.com or by phone at (916) 454-1008. Looking forward to seeing you at the track…

Ron Petrich

freescopesdad

...just what the title says. I've posted a link to PayPal on the website at www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com so you have this payment option as well. And PayPal will accept your credit card payment without requiring you to open a PayPal account. There is, however, a $6.00 handling fee for all payments through PayPal, which is actually a little less than I am charged. I hope this option makes things more convenient for some. Of course, you can still send me a personal check via USPS. Either way, don't forget to fill out and mail the registration form as well. See you at the track...

Ron

freescopesdad

Well, just a reminder that this event is starting to fill up nicely and the raffle prizes are rolling in. We'll also have some special stuff from Autoweek, GRM and several other vendors that hasn't arrived yet at my front door. If you can afford the $$ its always best to sign up sooner rather than later so you get your choice of run group.

Ron
Got Guts At Thunderhill

Pololo_RX8

I know Ron and Bonni who organize these events. I always go to these events and they are TOP notch!

I have been going to these events since I had the Miata and now that I have the RX8 I plan on continuing attending them.

Heck, the reason why I ended up with the RX8 was that I was an instructor at this event last year. I had a turbo Miata then... My student had an RX8 and after taking it for a couple of laps, I was hooked!!!

2 months later I ended up selling the Miata and getting the RX8...

I know I know I shouldn't have sold the Miata.. but this is a different story.

Guys, let's attend this event... Let's see how many more 8's show up...

Carlos

freescopesdad

Carlos,

Music to my ears. What can I say? Its drivers like you and everyone else who shows up that makes it a safe, satisfying, grin-producing day. Thanks for the kudos. Remind me, I owe you a free raffle ticket.

Ron
Got Guts

Renesis Heart

Hey Carlos,

You can thank me personally on June 19.

"Your former student"

freescopesdad

Log on to www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/driverlist.html for an up-to-date list of who has registered so far. I've heard from 40-50 others that plan to participate, so we are confident that the event will sell out. Sign up sooner rather than later to be assured of your requested run group. Carlos, where are you guys?

Ron

freescopesdad

oops I can't type. www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/DriverList.html

Ron

freescopesdad

Well, we are 2 months out and already have 23 paid drivers signed up (no RX8s so far but that's just a matter of time right?). Of course I got 5 new sign-ups just yesterday...so don't wait too long if you're looking to be in a specific run group. Everyone tells me we'll sell out before the end of May when the price goes up. So see you on the track in June.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

freescopesdad

Hey Carlos, thanks for the good vibes a while back. I'd really like to see some 8's in the lineup. See what you can do to talk it up some more OK. I'm still stuck on just 25 registered drivers and I'd like to kick start the list this week. Thanks.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

freescopesdad

WHOA...we are 40-50% full in all groups. You don't wanna be stuck at home (or worse, at work) do you? Come on and sign up now before the price goes up. Hope to see you all at the Hill.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

freescopesdad

and we already have 43 paid with another 5-6 in the mail...more than $7000 in raffle prizes have been collected. We have 2 RX-8s in the fold, so you won't be alone. This promises to be a super event and a successful fundraiser for CCFA. Thanks to all for helping to make it a success. We still have space in A and B groups for experienced and intermediate drivers, but just a couple of slots in C (novice). So get your applications in. Hope to see ya there.

Ron
http://www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

freescopesdad

I have 55 paid drivers as of today. The novice group is full, there are 4 spots left in B group and about 10 in A. Because of the great turnout so far, and because I know some folks may be a little short (of money that is ) we are keeping the price at $210 all the way to trackday. We have 2 RX-8's in the fold already (one in B and one in C) but we could always use a few more.

We are also looking for at least 2 more volunteer instructors. You don't need to be a race driver, just experienced and confident in your track knowledge and abilities, and willing to help. In exchange, I'll buy you $20 in raffle tickets and an extra lunch if you have a significant/spouse/friend/family with you. You would only need to devote one hour to this instruction (the 3 morning sessions). Or, if you plan to come up just to watch, and you have the skills, I'll make it worth your while if you help out.

This promises to be a great event and a successful fundraiser for CCFA. We have garnered about $7,000 in great raffle prizes - everything goes at lunch time. Winners do not need to be present to win (all I need is your name and phone number).

Looking forward to seeing you all at Thunderhill.

Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

Razz1

How hot will it be?

100 degrees?

Winning 8

100 degree min
sometimes reach 110.

Ron
how much is it for instructor?
any discount.

freescopesdad

Yeas Razz1, it could be hot, but the hottest weather usually kicks in in July and August. Given the cool spring so far, I'm hoping for air temps around 88-90. At least you have shade when your driving...I don't .

Winning 8, because this event is a fundraiser (all proceeds of the trackday and raffle are going to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, I've asked for volunteers (from A and a few from B) to instruct. I'm buying each one $20 in raffle tickets and an extra lunch if they bring a friend or family member. That's about a $30 value for an hour's work (we are only asking instructors to assist during the 3 morning sessions). And if I get more instructors than I need, everyone who volunteers still gets the freebies. Hope you can make it.

Ron