October 11th Willow Springs on the Big Track

[ejohnny]

ACRA at WSIR - Weds. October 11th

Our next event will be on Wednesday October 11th, 2006 at Willow Springs on the Big Track. The track day will be held in the same fashion as all of our other events. There will be 3 run groups (beginning, intermediate and advanced). Each run group will be given 5 Thirty minute sessions (that's 2.5 hours of track time!!). There will be on track and classroom instruction. An all you can eat BBQ Lunch and a custom shirt is included. The price is $145 per driver. It is free to watch and ride along and extra lunches for spectators are $10, so bring out your friends and family.

To register go to www.americancarracing.com or call 818-360-3906 and we can fax the forms to you.

[ejohnny]

Not many sign ups so far...that means lots of wide open track. Anyone thinking of coming out with us?

Havent signed up yet but count me in. My bubby with his widebody 964RSR will be joining us a well. Car is at the shop gettting new rubber. corner balance, and a few other things. Should be ready by next week.

[Jack Olsen]

I'll be there -- I want to get a ride in that Viper Green machine.

Me too. It should be legal next week. I still have to get used to driving it around a bit. It going on the dyno next week and Steve W is going to program a chip. If I get 240HP I will be very happy!

Sung should be there as well. His bank just opened so I think he needs some down time.

Did I mention all the new WEVO $hit I just got! I just hope that I dont roll the car.

OH and yes. You may take the green machine for a spin.

[ted]

Yes, if I can get the day away from work.

[450knotOffice]

Can a complete track novice (as in ZERO track or Autocross time) participate? I noticed that there is a "beginning" group.

I am interested. I'd bring the 996 (my '84 is a Cab).

[Jack Olsen]

Yes. At a typical ACRA event there might be a dozen drivers in the yellow group who have never been on the track before. There's a classroom session for this group before they go on the track, and their first session is a 'ducks in a row' exercise, where they drive their car behind an instructor to get a handle on the basic driving line.

However -- and this is a big 'however' -- the instruction with ACRA is not as structured as you'd find with the POC or NASA. With those groups, you'd have to have an instructor with you in your car for most of your first day. You'd be able to drive alone when he signs off on you. ACRA doesn't take as strict an approach. After the ducks in a row session, you're allowed to drive alone in the yellow group without an instructor -- although you're encouraged to seek out one of the more-experienced drivers who have volunteered to help instruct, and have them ride along with you. Some guys also have the instructors drive their cars with them in the passenger seat for a few laps to see what the car is capable of when pushed just a little more by someone who is very familiar with the track.

This less-structured approach isn't for everyone. There's a lot to be said for the POC's well-tested 'baby steps' approach. But the flipside is that some guys don't want that much instruction, and are happier getting input on their driving in smaller doses.

[ted]

Originally posted by 450knotOffice
Can a complete track novice (as in ZERO track or Autocross time) participate? I noticed that there is a "beginning" group.

I am interested. I'd bring the 996 (my '84 is a Cab).

With Jack's blessing you're welcome to hop in my car for some track reconnaissance.
I'm also a PCA AX/DE/TT instructor.
But more importantly I'm an ATC.
As you know I have decades of experience telling pilots where to go.

PS Ask your weekend canyon carvers to join you at the track, just so that pack can keep up with your new skills next canyon run.

[450knotOffice]

Jack and Ted, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Ted, I may take you up on your offer and Jack, I'd be pleased if you'd be willing to drive my car while I sat next to you and observed.

Ted, are you LA Center or SoCal? I know you told me a couple of years ago but I can't recall.

[ted]

Originally posted by 450knotOffice

Ted, are you LA Center or SoCal?

SANT, who do you fly for?
Hopefully I can get away that day, OTR any weekday is better than the best day at work!

[Pkaaso]

Hey all, just wanted to subscribe to the thread.

Scott just turned me on to this. Sounds like a great day. If I can get my (new to me) 3.0 stuffed into my 74' I sure would like to attend.

Paul

[450knotOffice]

Ted, Eagle RJ's mostly North/South. In fact, if you're around tomorrow, I'll be EGF 191, 141, 186, 164, and arriving in SAN as 181 at about 2:55 PM. If you hear those flights come up, say Hi because that'll be me.

I'm guessing SANT is SoCal Approach, based in San Diego, is that right?

[ted]

Originally posted by 450knotOffice
Ted, Eagle RJ's mostly North/South.
I'm guessing SANT is SoCal Approach, based in San Diego, is that right?

SAN Tower since 82, 118.3, 123.9 and 125.9 home of the single runway.
All the RJ pilots seem pretty happy.
Ask for MG (me) if you get delayed, I'll try something.

[450knotOffice]

Of course, SAN Tower (Duh). For some reason I thought you were with one of the radar facilities.

I'll be there tomorrow. I'll try to remeber to say Hi.

Ill take up the offer on some instructing. Could use some pointers around the track.

[DByers]

Trying to make this day. Have to reposition some work stuff but just might be able to make it happen!

[450knotOffice]

Are spots still available for the Yellow group?

[ejohnny]

Yes, there is only 3 people per run group as of now....LOTS OF ROOM!