DeTomaso Mailing List: May 98, Message #173

 Got this off the MR2 Club,  thought some of you guys may be interested.  I
know its track stuff and not drinking or singing, but hey, maybe someone will
be interested.

Tim Tullio
 
 > THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL INVITATION TO THE "WILLOW SPRINGS MR2 TRACK DAY"
 >   
 > I've been working on this for a couple of  months now, and what a day it
 > will be. Not only will this be a MR2 
 >   Rally/Track day, but you get to test  your MR2 to see what it really
 has,
 > 
 >   and your ability to drive it. I have set rules and regulations that 
 >   we ALL must follow, i plan on this event to be a safe and fun day. My
 >  plan is to make sure everyone drives his or her car home without a
 > scratch. 
 > We will split  30+ MR2s into 3 groups,1 group work (and you must work the
 >  track  ) one drive and one rest. We will rotate in this order. We will
 run
 > the 
 >   groups in hour shifts. This will not be a"wheel to wheel race". We will
 
 >   be running the cars about 20 seconds apart. If after the entire day ,
 > and if  we have time left to "play" around , that will be an option. And
 I
 > do
 >  think  we will have some time left over.  We will be getting the track
 > from 
 > 9am to  5pm. You will need to show up ( at the track ) around 7:30 am to
 go
 > over
 >  the things that Willow Springs needs us to know and sign. The track we
 > will
 > be driving on is the 1.8 mile "Streets of Willow". I do have a few rules
 > and regulations that YOU MUST agree / follow.
 >   
 > 
 >   1st: The fee for the track day will be $125 a car  /  I have put a
 "CAP"
 >  of cars i'm allowing to drive and that cap is 30. If we get a different
 > number
 > of  cars than i predict, i will inform you so you can pay accordingly.
 >  Remember i'm basing the price on a fixed amount of cars,  the price will
 > change
 > as i get sign ups. More cars =less money, less cars = more money.  You
 can
 > have as many people you want come to watch, it's free to watch. You can
 > also
 >  have someone ride with you, or drive your car if you wish. The fee is
 per
 > car
 >  only. But only 30 cars ( MR2s along with other cars will be able to
 > drive as well )  will be allowed. This will all be finalized by the due
 > date and
 >  you  will be notified of any change in $ amount.  So please DO NOT send
 > money
 >  at  this time. Just a reply if you wish to retain A spot on the list. If
 > you
 >  have a friend that wants to drive his/her car please say so on your
 reply
 > , BE EXACT ON HOW MANY
 > SPOTS YOU WANT TO RESERVE.  BUT PLEASE MAKE SURE THEY ARE %100 GOING TO
 PAY
 > AND DRIVE, ( IF I GET
 >  PEOPLE DROPING OUT IT WILL  CAUSE LOTS OF PROBLEMS ) YOU MUST ALSO GIVE
 > THEM ALL THE INFO I GIVE
 >  YOU, THEY MUST KNOW ALL THE RULES. You will be notified when i'm ready
 to
 > receive the 
 >   money. If you reserved two spots ( one for you and a friend ) when i
 ask
 >  for the money you will need to send in for two cars.
 >  If i receive only one payment for one car, i will give that spot away.
 NO
 >  EXCEPTIONS !!!!
 >   
 >   2nd: The money will be NON refundable.
 >   This means if your baby sitter quits on you at the last minute ( or for
 
 >    what ever reason )  and you can't make it , you DO NOT get your money 
 >   refunded !  I do have a refund policy that will be followed to the "T",
 > info about this policy can be read on the willow info sheet that is to
 > follow the drivers letter if you sign up.
 >   
 >   3rd:  In the rare event that the day is canceled you will get your
 money
 > back minus the track "holding" fee, that is %20. of the full fee.
 >  I will NOT cash the checks for the race until (and not before ) we have
 a
 > finalized and  a guaranteed number of cars.
 >  
 > 
 >   4th: You must be sure you are willing to pay and willing to show up for
 >  the  race or your spot will be given to another person. If i do not get
 a
 >  reply, or a notice from you by the due date,  then your spot will be
 given
 > to 
 >   another person .
 
   5th: The track day  will be held on  Saturday July 25,
 > 1998
 >    : The due date for me to receive the Reply Email will be  May 25. 1998
 >     And that's if  we have any spots left open.
 >     So remember, make sure i get your ( Reply ) on or before the due date
 > if you want to drive. Or you will lose your chance for a spot
 >   
 >   6th: MY goal for this track day is NOT to MAKE money, i want to drive
 > just like everyone else. The money that you send if for track fees,
 > equiptment and Insurance fees. I also have hired help for other things
 like
 > registration, flags communication, the list goes on. The equipment that i
 > get for this event will be used in future events and future Rallies. 
 > 
 >  7TH: You WILL be required to have the following: 
 >   
 >                        * VERY IMPORTANT*
 >    --85 approved Helmet for each person driving  and or riding "shotgun" 
 >   passenger. ( NO TRACK RENTALS ) sorry.... But some loaners might be
 >  available   for use.   --Valid drivers license  you must sign a waver at
 > the track ( WILLOW SPRINGS RULES )  for each
 >  person driving and or riding in  a car or even if you are just coming to
 > see
 > the  track day. You will be required to sign this before you even enter
 the
 >  gate. This waver covers  Willow Springs and myself of  liability. They, 
 > nor
 > I are NOT  liable for any damage to your car , or injury to you.
 >   
 > 
 >   8th: The possibility of damage to you or your car is NOT that great.
 But
 >   this all depends on how hard you drive your car.  We will NOT be
 driving
 > a  "Wheel to Wheel" style race. So remember the cars will be about 30
 > seconds  apart and no passing in any turns, NO PASSING ! We will have
 > passing on
 >  the   front straight only. And this will be a signal pass only style. So
 > the
 >  safe factor is very high.  No  dangerous or crazy driving will be
 allowed!
 > You  will be removed from the track if you are found to be a unsafe
 driver.
 > 
 >  We want all the cars to go home in one piece and without a scratch! 
 >    
 >   9th: This can be a dangerous event and you must remember that you are 
 >   driving at your  own risk. You must also be careful of other drivers, 
 > and  the track workers.  I and the owners of Willow Springs Race Track
 are
 > not  liable ( responsible ) for any damage to your car, or any injuries
 to
 > you that occur. The waver you will  be signing before the start of the
 day
 >  will explain it all. But remember this will be a very "controlled"
 event.
 >   
 >   10th: Anyone not following the rules and compiling to the track
 >  regulations  will be asked to leave. You will NOT be given a refund !
 >   
 >   11th: I have a list of "SUGGESTED" items you SHOULD  bring with you.
 >   
 >   FOOD, WATER, LIQUIDS FOR YOUR CAR : BRAKE , ANTIFREEZE, POWER STEERING,
 >   EXTRA TIRES OR RACE TIRES  IF YOU HAVE THEM, BRAKE PADS, TOOLS,  FIRST
 >  AID KIT,  FIRE EXTINGUISHER  , it could be very hot or very cold at the
 > track, so you  should come prepared for this.
 > 
 >  
 >   12th: Remember the first 30 replies i get will be the list that gets to
 
 >   drive.  I will keep everyone's reply In case someone does not send
 money
 >  in  time or drops out.   So please reply ASAP!!!!  Then if you make the
 30
 > Car list then you will receive a "Drivers Letter" with further info.
 >   
 >   EXAMPLE:  If reply MR2  #30  calls and says " i can't make it ", or
 > fails to  send the money by the due date then i go to the next one on the
 > list ,
 > #31 gets moved up to spot #30 , and  so on.....  
 >  
 >   13th: Send your check to:  ( PLEASE WAIT FOR YOUR DRIVERS LETTER BEFORE
 >  YOU   SEND MONEY  ) but save this mail for reference with my address.  
 > 
 >   Patrick Smith
 >   6655 W.86th PL. #104
 >   Los Angeles,  C.A. 90045
 >   
 >   14th: Make the check out to me ( Pay to the order of  - PATRICK SMITH )
 >  and  i will make one big check out to WILLOW SPRINGS.  Now i know what
 you
 >  might  be thinking, is he going to take the money and run?  Is he going
 to
 > take
 >  the  money and buy a supercharger for his MKII?   Well all i can say is
 "
 > You
 >   must trust me ".  I asked Willow if i could give them 40 checks and
 that
 >   idea did not go over well. So my only option is to collect the money
 and
 >   send one check to Willow Springs, this also lets me get the needed
 things
 > to help with the day. Like i explained in # 6.  If you would like to call
 > Willow
 > Springs here is the number . 
 >   (805) - 256 - 2471
 >   
 >   
 >   15th. You will receive a Drivers Letter from me that has more info on
 > the   race. And a notice saying that you should send the money to me by
 the
 > due  date or lose your spot. If you receive this Driver's letter then you
 > are  one  of the 30 cars that get to drive. 
 > 
 >   16th: I think i have covered everything, but if you have ANY questions 
 >   please  call me. 310-645-9412
 >   
 >   
 >   MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2MR2
 >  
 >  PATRICK SMITH 
 >  1993 NA BLK TT
 >  CAL TAG "QCK MR2"
 >  <QCKMR2@MCI2000.com>
 >  <http://www.isi.edu/~marsh/qckmr2.html>
 >  
 >  "IMOC"  International MR2 Owners Club
 >  
 >  "Life's a Trip ,  Not a Destination ! "  Jack Russell -GREAT WHITE     
 >  "Do, or do not, there is no try".  Yoda  >>