Thunderhill June 19, 2006 - Lotus of Sacramento Will Be There

freescopesdad · #1 (**permalink**) 05-15-2006, 07:51 PM

The Sacramento Area Miata Owners are hosting a track day at Thunderhill on Monday, June 19th. The name of the event is Got Guts At Thunderhill, and all proceeds are being donated to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org). All makes of cars are welcome, especially Lotus (see the paragraph below). The cost is $210 for six plus sessions and includes catered lunch, liquids, and a big raffle at noon.

I just spoke with Debbie Welch at Lotus of Sacramento and they will be displaying a new Elise and a new Exige under a tent at our track day, plus donating a bunch of Lotus goodies to the raffle.

There is just a month left to sign up, and the price goes up to $225 on June 1st. The event is about 56% full, and C group is the tightest. So if you want to join us, don't wait too long. Complete information and forms are at www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com.

Ron

freescopesdad · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 09:23 AM

and we already have 43 paid with another 5-6 in the mail...more than $7000 in raffle prizes have been collected. 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 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-21-2006, 05:38 PM

With the novice group now full (20 drivers), we have 13 who have requested an instructor, but only 11 experienced drivers who have volunteered to help out in this regard. To those 11 I say thanks very much. You all stepped up even before I decided to buy each instructor an extra $20 in raffle tickets. To anyone else with the necessary experience who is willing to invest just about an hour of his/her time (just 3 20-minute morning sessions), I'll make sure an extra 5 raffle tickets are in your envelope come check-in, on my dime...whether I need you to instruct or not. There is still plenty of room in both advanced and intermediate groups. Thanks.
Ron
www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com

freescopesdad · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 11:32 AM

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 4 in the fold already 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

freescopesdad · #5 (**permalink**) 05-29-2006, 11:33 AM

That's 4 Elises in the fold...