Spring Sprint 2008 Driving School &
Open Track - April 12-13, 2008

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Open Track

Experience the thrill of driving your high-performance car on the challenging 3.0-mile, 15-turn Thunderhill circuit in, low-key environment.  We provide an on-site ambulance, tow truck, and full staff of USARM professional corner workers.  Passing is permitted only in designated areas of the track, with more liberal rules in the experienced groups.   Driver conduct is closely monitored by our track stewards to ensure an enjoyable time for everyone.  Driving Instructors are available by request at no charge.

This event will be conducted under normal Nor Cal SAAC Open Track Rules and procedures. There will be four run groups of 30-40 cars each: Yellow (Novice ), Red (Intermediate), Green (Advanced), and Blue (Expert).  Drivers must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Passengers 16 years or older are allowed in some sessions.  For more information on run groups, tech requirements or Nor Cal Shelby Club Open Track Rules, please refer to the Open_Track_Information_Central page.

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IMPORTANT! 103dB Sound Limit

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Driving School

The Driving School is a half-day introductory course which teaches fundamentals of Open Track driving. It is NOT a racing school. The objective is to teach the skills necessary to drive confidently in Open Track events. This will be accomplished by a series of driving exercises, demonstration laps with instructors and lots of lapping sessions behind the wheel of your own car.

We are offering a school-only half-day price for those wanting to get their feet wet at a low price. Half-day entrants will have the option of upgrading to the full-day or full-weekend by paying the fee difference at the track during the event.

Enrollment is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license, including 16 and 17 year olds. Authorization of a parent or legal guardian is required for all minors. Nor Cal SAAC membership is not required, however priority will be given to current members if the Driving School is full.

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No Snell 95 Helmets

NOTE: SNELL M95/SA95 HELMETS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED AT NOR CAL SAAC TRACK EVENTS.

Minimum safety requirements for drivers and passengers:
• Helmet: Snell K98,SA2000,M2000,SA2005,M2005
• 2.5 lb. fire extinguisher mounted with metal bracket
• Roll bar for ALL occupants in open-cockpit cars
• Full coverage, non-melting shoes in ALL groups
• Gloves (fire retardant or leather) in ALL groups
• Full-length cotton pants in Yellow, Red, and Green
• Long-sleeve cotton shirts in Yellow, Red, and Green
• 4-point safety harnesses in Green
• Fireproof suit, roll bar and 5-point safety harnesses in Blue

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Saturday Evening Do-Dah

Participants and their guests are invited to our traditional Do-Dah Banquet at Pat & Larry’s Steak House (formerly Franco's Restaurant) at 610 S. Tehama St in Willows starting at 6:30pm.  This is a lively evening of fine food, bench racing, and gag awards.  Entree prices are around $25 including tax/tip and no prepayment is required.  Please let us know you're coming by marking the RSVP box on the entry form.

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Hospitality Suite

The Nor Cal Shelby Club will have a hospitality suite open after dinner both Friday and Saturday nights.  Regardless of which motel you are staying at, please stop by to enjoy some refreshments, bench racing, and videos.  The hospitality suite is Room #151 at the Golden Pheasant Inn. 

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Registration Policies and Fees

 

All drivers and passengers must read and understand the Nor Cal SAAC Open Track Rules and will be required to sign a Release of Liability Waiver.  Participants under the age of 18 must have signature from parent or legal guardian on their entry form and waiver form.  Nor Cal SAAC Open Track Rules can be viewed and printed from the Open_Track_Information_Central page.

Entrants must either be a current/new/renewing Nor Cal SAAC member or pay a $20 non-member fee.  Entries will be taken in chronological order of payment.  For mail-in payments the postmark date will be used.  For on-line payments, the PayPal payment notification date will be used.  On-line entries are not valid until payment is received by the registrar.

No refunds or credits will be given for cars that fail tech inspection at the track or drivers who are disqualified by the Event Steward.  Automatic disqualification from the event and forfeiture of all fees paid will result from any of the following:  receiving 3 black flags during the event, exceeding the 103 dB(A) sound limit, contact with another car while on track, use of alcohol or drugs while the event is in progress.

Register by postal mail or use our on-line registration and payment feature on this web site.

Registration Dates

Description	Cutoff Date
Confirmation packets mailed	Mon - Apr 1
Final day for cancellation with full refund	Mon - Apr 7
On-line registration closes	Wed - Apr 9

Registration Fees

Saturday Morning Driving School (no Sat afternoon Open Track)	$150
Saturday Driving School & Sat afternoon Open Track	$225
Saturday Driving School & Sat+Sun Open Track	$450
Saturday afternoon + Sunday Open Track (no School)	$350
Saturday afternoon Open Track only (no School)	$125
Sunday Open Track only	$250
Nor Cal SAAC New Membership (optional) dues through 12/31/2008 DRIVEN subscription thru 12/31/2008 New Member packet	$58
Nor Cal SAAC Membership Renewal (optional) dues through 12/31/2008 DRIVEN subscription thru 12/31/2008	$48
Non-Member Fee (mandatory if you are not a current Nor Cal SAAC member or not paying new membership fee at this time)	$20

Prices are per run group.  You are paying for track time, so you may have either a single driver or multiple drivers sharing a single run group slot.   If there are multiple drivers sharing a car, all drivers must be qualified to drive in the group that the car is registered in (e.g.  cannot sign up for Green Group if one of the sharing drivers is a first-timer).

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Accomodations

We have a block of rooms in Willows at the Best Western Golden Pheasant Inn.  For the best available room rate, call the direct telephone number shown here and tell them you are with the Nor Cal Shelby Club.  Do not call the Best Western toll-free 800 reservation number.

Check out the Days Inn for special Thunderhill package deals.
For the budget-minded, we recommend the Blue Gum Inn for clean, low-cost lodging.

Willows Motels

Golden Pheasant Inn	249 Humboldt Ave	530-934-4603
Baymont Inn & Suites	199 Humboldt Ave	530-934-9700
Blue Gum Inn	2637 County Road 99W	530-934-5401
Best Value Inn	452 Humboldt Ave	530-934-7026
Days Inn	475 Humboldt Ave	530-934-4444
Super 8	457 Humboldt Ave	530-934-2871

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Directions

Willows is located on Interstate Hwy 5 approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento or 75 miles south of Redding. Most motels are located at the Hwy 162 exit.  Thunderhill Park is 6 miles West of Willows on Hwy 162.

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Online entry is closed. We still have room in all groups,
reg at the track will be available.
Please print an Entry Form and fill it out.
Bring it with you to the track, along with a check!