Fall Classic  2008 Open Track
October 18-19, 2008

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The Nor Cal SAAC Fall Classic 2008 Open Track at Thunderhill Raceway Park in Willows, California is a 2-day driving event for ALL makes and models of cars except open-wheel cars.  Nor Cal SAAC members and non-members are welcome.   Join us for a FUN weekend of track driving and social activities.

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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 a low-key environment. We provide an on-site ambulance, tow truck, and USARM professional corner workers. Passing is permitted only in designated areas of the track. Driver conduct is closely monitored by our track stewards to ensure a fun event 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 three run groups of 30-40 cars each:  Novice (Yellow), Intermediate (Red) and Advanced (Green).  Drivers must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license.  Passengers 18 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.

103dB Sound Limit

There is a 103dB sound limit for this event.  Historically the Thunderhill staff has not been very strict about enforcement but don't count on that to continue.

Friday Paddock Access & Activities

Registration and Tech Inspection at the track from 3-5 PM on Friday.  There is another group using the track on Friday so we will not have paddock access until 5pm.   

Friday evening is open for everyone to make their own dinner plans.  At 8:00pm the Nor Cal SAAC hospitality suite will be open in room 151 at the Travelodge - Willows.

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.  There will be either a choice of entrees or a buffet. Price will be about $25-$30 including tax/tip and no prepayment is required.  Please let us know you're coming by marking the RSVP box on the entry form.

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 Travelodge - Willows. 

Registration Policies and Fees

Event Registrar
SCOTT HIROSE
shirose@mindspring.com
day phone#:  408-276-6607
eve phone#:  408-723-0630

For Mail-In Entry Forms and Payments
Nor Cal Track
Scott Hirose
840 Upton Way
San Jose, CA  95136

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
Final day to receive confirmation by mail
(registrar must receive your entry by this date)		 Tue - Oct 7

Final day for cancellation with full refund Mon - Oct 13

On-line registration closes Thur - Oct 16

 

Registration Fees
Single Day of Open Track (either Sat or Sun) $250

2-Days of Open Track (Sat+Sun) $450

Nor Cal SAAC New Membership (optional)
  • dues through 12/31/2009
  • DRIVEN subscription thru 12/31/2009
  • New Member packet
$58

Nor Cal SAAC Membership Renewal (optional)
  • dues through 12/31/2009
  • DRIVEN subscription thru 12/31/2009
$48

Non-Member Fee
(mandatory if you are not a current Nor Cal SAAC
member or 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).

Accomodations

We have a block of rooms in Willows at the Travelodge - Willows.  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
Travelodge - Willows 249 Humboldt Ave 530-934-4603
Amerihost Inn 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 Corine Muncie 475 Humboldt Ave 530-934-4444
Super 8 457 Humboldt Ave 530-934-2871

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.

Online registration is closed. If you're planning on registering at
the track, print an Entry Form, fill it out and bring it with you.


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