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There will be a $10 gate entrace fee when entering Willow Springs Track. I called Willow Springs and they said they have to charge a $10 fee.
Ticket Information | Willow Springs International Raceway | Since 1953
Attack on Willow Springs Raceway Event (FREE driving clinic, lunch, and raffle prizes)
Attack on Willow Springs Raceway Event (FREE driving clinic, lunch, and raffle prizes)
UPDATE LOG:
11/27/12: This is a meet which includes a one hour free driving clinic (lap parade and car control skid pad), free lunch, and free raffle drawing *** THIS IS NOT A FREE TRACK DAY *** If you'd like to participate in the running the entire track the whole day see below for registration information.
11/28/12: Willow Springs Raceway charges a $10 entrance fee.
11/29/12: If you'd like an e-mail reminder for the event please send an e-mail to w203fan@gmail.com. The subject should be "Event Notification" and you can leave the body of the e-mail blank.
11/30/12: The "driving clinic" will consist of a parade lap around the track (driving behind a pace car) and the car control skid pad will be done on dry ground (no watering trucks). NOTE: a helmet is required any time when you use the track and skid pad. It's $10 a day to rent helmets (I suggest you bring your own SNELL approved helmets or borrow one).
What:
Attack on Willow Springs Raceway (FREE driving clinic, lunch, and raffle prizes)
When:
December 30, 2012, Sunday 6:45am.
Where:
Albertson's Shopping Center
38727 Tierra Subida Avenue
Palmdale, CA 93550
Venue:
Willow Springs Raceway
3500 75th Street West
Rosamond, CA 93560
My name is Amer and I'm proud to present "Attack on Willow Springs Raceway" an event hosted by Extreme Speed Track Events for car enthusiasts. This is an early and long event but I guarantee it will be a lot of fun! The goal here is to make this a SAFE and MEMORABLE event. Please follow this thread for updates to the event, this is a rain or shine event.
We will be meeting at the Alberton's shopping center parking lot in Palmdale and taking a group caravan up to Willow Springs Raceway. If you can't make the caravan you can head up to Willow Springs Raceway directly. Some of the highlights of this event will include:
- Meet fellow car enthusiasts.
- 30 mile group caravan drive to the event.
- Receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes.
- Enjoy lunch on-site.
- Participate in a controlled driving clinic.
- Watch, learn and interact with racers at Streets of Willow (safest track in California for beginners).
And the best part is everything mentioned above is FREE.
ATTENTION:
If you are interested in attending please reply to this thread with the following information with your first name and year/make/model of your vehicle.
COLLECTING RAFFLE TICKETS:
The only way to collect a FREE raffle ticket is by arriving at Willow Springs Raceway parking lot at 7:15am and will be handed out until 7:45am. Only (1) raffle ticket per vehicle.
Timeline:
6:45am- Caravan meeting at Albertson's parking lot which leaves at 6:45am SHARP.
7:15am- Caravan arrives at Willow Springs Raceways and raffle tickets handed out.
8:15am- Drivers meet (only for those registered to run on the track).
8:30am- Track runs begin.
11:00 to 12:00pm- FREE Controlled Driving Clinic.
12:00 to 1:00pm- FREE Lunch Provided.
3:00pm- Raffle Drawing.
5:00pm- End Of Event.
Over $500 in prizes:
Note: A free raffle ticket will be given (one per vehicle) at 7:15am until 7:45am at Willow Springs Raceway parking lot.
- Track Day Certificates.
- Track Day Coupon Discounts.
- Digital tire pressure gauge.
- Track day shirts and hats.
- and more...
Attention vendors/sponsors:
If you are interested in donating raffle prizes please contact me before attending. Only vendors/sponsors who donate raffle prize(s) may setup at the event.
Overnight stay information:
Hampton Inn & Suites Lancaster will provide special discounted rates for guest who mention "Extreme Speed".
The discount includes daily breakfast, access to house amenities such as indoor pool & spa, business center, fitness center. Visit www.lancastersuites.hamptoninn.com for more details.
Rules:
- Please obey all traffic laws.
- Please respect Albertson's parking lot.
- Please do not do any wreckless driving/burnouts.
- Please respect fellow car enthusiats and track officials.
- Please clean-up after yourselves.
- Please have fun
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I can't make it to the caravan, can I directly go to Willow Springs Raceway?
Yes you can.
Q: Do I have to pay anything to attend this event?
Absolutely NOT because this event is hosted by Extreme Speed Track Events for car enthusiasts. We do have sponsors providing amenties and prizes for us so anything we can do to support them is welcomed but not required. If you are interested in running the entire track that day it will be an additional cost, you can learn more here: Extreme Speed Track Events
Q: Will we be racing on the track?
No, however Extreme Speed will be providing some time for us to take advantage of their controlled driving clinic for FREE. If you are interested in running the entire track it will be an additional cost, you can learn more here: Extreme Speed Track Events
Q: I'm coming from San Francisco/San Diego/etc, is there a hotel nearby? Any discounts provided for people attending the event?
Please see the paragraph above labeled "overnight stay information".
Q: I have a comment/question/concern, how can I contact you directly?
The best way to contact me is via e-mail at w203fan@gmail.com
Q: Where else have you posted this event?
I've posted in most of the major car enthusiast forums like 6speed, MBWorld, Bimmer Forums, M5board, NSX Prime, Lotus Talk, Audizine, GTR Life, Corvette Forum, etc.
Q: Can I post this event somewhere else or tell my friends and family about it?
You can tell your friends, family, neighbors, etc. If you are posting this information in a public area such as another forum, website, etc. please e-mail me beforehand at w203fan@gmail.com
Q: Any other advice you can provide?
This is a whole day of fun so bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, easy-ups, folding chairs, snacks, drinks etc. This will be like going to the beach with a whole bunch of cars, tarmac, and fun but without all the sand
Last edited by capn; 11-30-12 at 02:21 PM.
Update:
There will be a $10 gate entrace fee when entering Willow Springs Track. I called Willow Springs and they said they have to charge a $10 fee.
Ticket Information | Willow Springs International Raceway | Since 1953
E-mail Notification List:
If you'd like to be included in the e-mail notification list to be reminded of the event please send an e-mail to w203fan@gmail. Type "Event Notification" for the e-mail title and leave the body of the e-mail blank.
Sign-up as of 11/27/12
pray4mojo - 2005 Lotus Elise
Amer - 2005 Mercedes Benz C55
MODO - 2012 Mercedes Benz SL63
M_Berman - 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55
Robperri - 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK55
thejaredhuang - 2006 Subaru WRX
Juice Steez - 2004 Honda S2000
Vtecaddict - 2005 Honda S2000
mmm...vtec - 2003 Honda S2000
dreamcast18 - 1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV
dreamcast19 - 2011 Porsche GT3RS
zfan4life - 1990 Nissan 300zx TT
gunmetal - 2011 Nissan GT-R
albertvinas - 2009 Nissan GT-R
Pczavala - 2009 Nissan GT-R
Amini77 - 2006 BMW 330xi
prisonerofdoom83 - 2000 BMW 323ci
hevek - 2008 Mitsubishi Evo 8
junior40er - 1995 Acura NSX CTSC
UPDATE LOG:
11/27/12: This is a meet which includes a one hour free driving clinic (lap parade and car control skid pad), free lunch, and free raffle drawing *** THIS IS NOT A FREE TRACK DAY *** If you'd like to participate in the running the entire track the whole day see above for registration information.
11/28/12: Willow Springs Raceway charges a $10 entrance fee.
11/29/12: If you'd like an e-mail reminder for the event please send an e-mail to w203fan@gmail.com. The subject should be "Event Notification" and you can leave the body of the e-mail blank.
11/30/12: The "driving clinic" will consist of a parade lap around the track (driving behind a pace car) and the car control skid pad will be done on dry ground (no watering trucks). NOTE: a helmet is required any time when you use the track and skid pad. It's $10 a day to rent helmets (I suggest you bring your own SNELL approved helmets or borrow one).
Sign-up as of 12/03/12:
1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV - dreamcast18
2011 Porsche GT3RS - dreamcast19
2006 Noble M400 - Notorious
2005 Lotus Elise - pray4mojo
1995 Acura NSX CTSC - junior40er
2001 Acura Integra JDM GSR - Tom
2006 Subaru WRX - thejaredhuang
2004 Honda S2000 - Juice Steez
2005 Honda S2000 - Vtecaddict
2003 Honda S2000 - mmm...vtec
2004 Honda S2000 - uLmighty
2008 Honda S2000 CR - Kushy
2007 Chevrolet Corvette - reybeltran
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1psycho
1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Josh
1999 Pontiac Firebird - ZexGX
2005 Pontiac GTO - EJ
2009 Audi S4 - PaperishPlastic
2006 BMW 330xi - Amini77
2000 BMW 323ci - prisonerofdoom83
2006 BMW 330i - ladius
2012 BMW 135i - alexfair
2003 BMW M3 - djantlive
2008 BMW M5 - kheimlich
1977 Volkswagen Rabbit - ktmdude3
2008 Mitsubishi Evo 8 - hevek
2009 Mitsubishi Evo 9 - Johns_EVOIXSE
2006 Mitsubishi Evo 9 - rawger
1990 Nissan 300zx TT - zfan4life
2006 Nissan 350Z - RedlineRedZ33
2011 Nissan GT-R - gunmetal
2009 Nissan GT-R - albertvinas
2009 Nissan GT-R - Pczavala
2005 Mercedes Benz C55 - Amer
1998 Mercedes Benz C43 - vlad957
2012 Mercedes Benz SL63 - MODO
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55 - M_Berman
2004 Mercedes Benz CLK55 - Robperri
2002 Mercedes Benz CLK55 - VIPclk320
2012 Mercedes Benz E63 - vdubpower
Anyone else wants to go?
Less than 3 weeks left!
You can send an e-mail to w203fan@gmail.com for an e-mail reminder of the event.
Sign-up as of 12/10/12:
1998 Lamborghini Diablo SV - dreamcast18
2011 Porsche GT3RS - dreamcast19
2006 Noble M400 - Notorious
2005 Lotus Elise - pray4mojo
2005 Lotus Elise S/C - Stray Cat
1995 Acura NSX CTSC - junior40er
2001 Acura Integra JDM GSR - Tom
2005 Acura RSX Type S - SinghS2k
2006 Subaru WRX - thejaredhuang
2004 Honda S2000 - Juice Steez
2005 Honda S2000 - Vtecaddict
2003 Honda S2000 - mmm...vtec
2004 Honda S2000 - uLmighty
2008 Honda S2000 CR - Kushy
2006 Honda S2000 - SinghS2k
2007 Honda S2000 - NOE-S2K
2007 Chevrolet Corvette - reybeltran
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 1psycho
1999 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Josh
1999 Pontiac Firebird - ZexGX
2005 Pontiac GTO - EJ
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 SuperBee - Sergio
2012 Audi S4 - PaperishPlastic
2002 Audi A4 - Jperez9627
2006 BMW 330xi - Amini77
2000 BMW 323ci - prisonerofdoom83
2006 BMW 330i - ladius
2012 BMW 135i - alexfair
2003 BMW M3 - djantlive
2008 BMW M5 - kheimlich
1977 Volkswagen Rabbit - ktmdude3
1987 Voklswagen GTI/2004 Golf R32 - so.cal.sparky
2008 Mitsubishi Evo 9 - hevek
2009 Mitsubishi Evo 9 - Johns_EVOIXSE
2006 Mitsubishi Evo 9 - rawger
1990 Nissan 300zx TT - zfan4life
1990 Nissan 300zx - H1TMAN
2006 Nissan 350Z - RedlineRedZ33
2003 Nissan 350Z - Bruno350z
2006 Nissan 350Z - BIGslim
2011 Nissan GT-R - gunmetal
2009 Nissan GT-R - albertvinas
2009 Nissan GT-R - Pczavala
2005 Mercedes Benz C55 - Amer
1998 Mercedes Benz C43 - vlad957
2012 Mercedes Benz SL63 - MODO
2006 Mercedes Benz CLS55 - M_Berman
2004 Mercedes Benz CLK55 - Robperri
2002 Mercedes Benz CLK55 - VIPclk320
2012 Mercedes Benz E63 - vdubpower
This sounds like it will be an nice event and I myself am looking forward to the write up and photos I'm sure you plan to share with us as enthusiastically as you've shared your announcements and updates.
Jane Ann
Forums Administrator
Corvette Action Center
Originally Posted by XLR8
This sounds like it will be an nice event and I myself am looking forward to the write up and photos I'm sure you plan to share with us as enthusiastically as you've shared your announcements and updates.
Jane Ann
Forums Administrator
Corvette Action Center
Will try to get something together for all to see after the event.
I would be esp. interested in how the Corvettes, the Lamborghini Diablo SV and the Lotus Elise & Lotus Elise S/C do....Will try to get something together for all to see after the event.
Bud
"Quality, not quantity""The American people will never knowingly adopt "SOCIALISM." But, under the name of "LIBERALISM," they will adopt every fragment of the "SOCIALIST" program, until one day America will be a "SOCIALIST NATION," without knowing how it happened.
(Norman Thomas, U.S. SOCIALIST PARTY CANDIDATE PARTY presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948)
Final Update:
- We'll be meeting at the Albertson's Shopping Center (38727 Tierra Subida Avenue, Palmdale, CA 93550) and leaving at 6:45am SHARP!
- This is NOT a free track day. I repeast this is NOT a free track day event
- Extreme Speed Track Events was generous enough to offer us lunch, an hour driving clinic and some raffle prizes at no charge
- There is a $10 entrance fee into Willow Springs Raceway and a $10 helmet rental fee (which is required anytime using the track/skid pad)
- This is a RAIN or SHINE event
- Any other questions/comments please send them to w203fan@gmail.com
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Pictures/videos will be uploaded to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/eurotopia.santamonica
"Pictures/videos will be uploaded to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/eurotopia.santamonica"
Question??
For those of us that don't do all those "Social Media.. Stuff" how do we view the photo's without having to logon, give our email address, join a face book, or provide dates of all our first born...
Why not post the photo's here, after with all information you provided so far, and the lead up to the event, I would think it would add too your thread here at the Corvette Action Center Community... JMHO
TIA
Bud
"Quality, not quantity""The American people will never knowingly adopt "SOCIALISM." But, under the name of "LIBERALISM," they will adopt every fragment of the "SOCIALIST" program, until one day America will be a "SOCIALIST NATION," without knowing how it happened.
(Norman Thomas, U.S. SOCIALIST PARTY CANDIDATE PARTY presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948)
Sage advice, I will post it here Bud
"Pictures/videos will be uploaded to our facebook page: www.facebook.com/eurotopia.santamonica"
Question??
For those of us that don't do all those "Social Media.. Stuff" how do we view the photo's without having to logon, give our email address, join a face book, or provide dates of all our first born...
Why not post the photo's here, after with all information you provided so far, and the lead up to the event, I would think it would add too your thread here at the Corvette Action Center Community... JMHO
TIA
Bud
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