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NORCAL MINIS' TRACK DAY AT MINI THUNDER III
You Asked For It - You Got It!
An overwhelming number of 2011 NORCAL MINIS' members voted to attend a Track Day at a Northern California Racetrack in 2012. That's exactly what NORCAL MINIS will do.
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Here Are The Particulars
MINI Thunder III is limited to 120 MINI/Minis. This will give enough time and instructors for every driver. There will be groups ranging from first timers to advanced.
This just in from Stormin' Norman:
We now have 40 beginners for MINI Thunder III so we need to close out that class. We will need to be sure we have coaches for all beginner students. All coaches will be needed to cover the beginner group. Please post this notice if you have a website that carries information on MINI Thunder III. We have a few openings left for advanced and maybe one or two for Intermediate. We will be closing registration on Monday unless we get more entries over the weekend. As it stand now we will have a full field of cars for the entire event.
Weather is looking OK, but you never know.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/willows-ca/95988/daily-weather-forecast/332003?day=10
The cost is $199 per entrant or $275 for those that want to share a Mini. This includes loads of track time, turn workers, tow-trucks, flaggers, instructors, lunch, & T-shirts. For shared entries the 1st T-Shirt is included for the primary driver and the second to be purchased @ $15 in sizes of S,M,L, XL, 2XL.
T-Shirts will be available in sizes small, medium, large, XL, and 2XL, larger shirts (3XL, 4XL, etc) must be purchased in advanced and will be at $25.00 ea.
This event is for MINI/Mini Coopers only, any model or variation.
For those that just want to come out and see what’s up you are welcome at no charge. For those who come to observe there be “ride-alongs” with instructors and coaches during the sessions for FREE, and parade laps at lunch!
For those that just want to come out and see what’s up you are welcome at no charge. For those who come to observe there be “ride-alongs” with instructors and coaches during the sessions for FREE, and parade laps at lunch!
Staying In Willows
Stormin' Norman, Thunderhill Raceway Park and NORCAL MINIS have thought of everything. You may find yourself rather tired as the day at the track starts early (7:00 a.m.). You might want to stay in Willows before or after the event. Therefore, we have located the following lodging deals for your lodging pleasure:
In order to get the MINI Thunder/SCCA rate for Willows, CA hotels, you must
CALL the hotel directly (do not register on-line)
Tell them that you are attending MINI Thunder III and are requesting the Thunderhill/SCCA rates. The following rates apply if you call:
Holiday Inn – Nightly Rate $109
Call 530-934-8900 / 1 800 315 2621
Baymont – Nightly Rate $79
Call 1-530-934-9700 / (800) 992-2694
Travelodge – Nightly Rate $ 59
Call 1-530-934-4603
http://www.travelodge.com/
AARP gets the best discount at Baymount ($67.99) plus tax.
AARP gets the best discount at Baymount ($67.99) plus tax.
For more information about participation in MINI Thunder III contact Stormin' Norm Nelson at 530-246-9943 or pooper@wildblue.net
NORCAL MINIS' Meetups
NORCAL MINIS' Meetups
FRIDAY RUN
(Participants)
NorCal MINIs has discovered that many of our Members will drive to Willows on Friday in order to participate in the Hooked On Driving event at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday before they participate on Sunday at MINI Thunder III. If you wish to run to Willows, CA on Friday please contact Richard Stevens at carman3492@comcast.net or Kat Hsueh at minipenny@gmail.com to arrange a Bay Area meet up for participants going on Friday.
SUNDAY RUN
(Observers)
(Participants)
NorCal MINIs has discovered that many of our Members will drive to Willows on Friday in order to participate in the Hooked On Driving event at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday before they participate on Sunday at MINI Thunder III. If you wish to run to Willows, CA on Friday please contact Richard Stevens at carman3492@comcast.net or Kat Hsueh at minipenny@gmail.com to arrange a Bay Area meet up for participants going on Friday.
SUNDAY RUN
(Observers)
Observers who are driving up Sunday will meet up at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot on the corner of E. Main St. and Winters Rd. in downtown Winters (across the street from the Putah Creek Cafe at 1 Main Street, Winters, CA. If you want breakfast please arrive early and be prepared to leave promptly at 8:30 a.m.)
Join NORCAL MINIS for the
"RUN FOR ABSENT FRIENDS"
An Annual Memorial Tribute Run
Dedicated To Those With Whom We Have Motored Who Are No Longer With Us.
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It is the annual tradition of NORCAL MINIS to pass the hat
for the American Cancer Society during this run.
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We will meet up at 10:00 a.m. in the overflow parking lot at the top of Mt. Diablo* (the entrance fee to Mt. Diablo State Park is $10.00/per car) and will drive backroads to Livermore for lunch at Demitri's Taverna before we motor to the top of Mt. Hamilton.
*We have received reports of the presence of some potholes on Mt. Diablo Scenic Drive
Please drive carefully and observe all traffic laws
Here's out route.
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NORCAL MINIS' CENTRAL GOLD COUNTRY RUN
We will meet up at 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot between Rite-Aid and Taco Bell at 200 South Main Street, Angels Camp, CA. We will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. for an hour backroads run and arrive for our tour at Quyle Kilns at approximately 1:00 p.m.. After our tour we will proceed to downtown Murphy's for lunch at El Jardin at about 2:00 p.m.
Caravan from the Bay Area will meet up in front of MINI of Concord, 1961 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520 at 8:00 a.m.
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This run is open to Members and non-members. Members, please respond to your email invitation which will be sent in early March. Non-members please tell us you are coming by emailing us at info@norcalminis.com.
RSVP BEFORE APRIL 14, 2012
SO WE CAN GET AN ACCURATE HEADCOUNT FOR THE TOUR AND FOR LUNCH
DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING ELSEWHERE IN NORCAL?
Check NORCAL MINIS' "Calendar of All Motoring Events" and find out! You can always find a link to the "Calendar of All Motoring Events" in the left column.
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