Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder
Enthusiast
Great news, The Muscle car Challenge is a go:
The Muscle Car Challenge (started as the Viper Vette Challenge) will be at the Mc Clellan AFB. This is a great location! The AFB was closed then sold and recently reopened.
Lodging is available on site at the Lionsgate Hotel, web http://www.lionsgatehotel.com/
From the hotel web site you can get driving directions and sight seeing information. The Arden Mall is a favorite shopping site. The family can enjoy shopping, sight seeing, river rafting or watching the autocross.
The Toll Free Phone number is (866) 866-7100 or (916) 643-6222
Date: Oct. 19 and 20th
The following info is from the SCCA who is hosting the event.
Here's more lodging information.
The keyword for a discount room rate on the date of events is:
"AUTOCROSS"
The key word must be mentioned in order to get the special room rate
Single/Double - $74.00
Suites - $109.00
Cottage Suites - $159.00
Once again, The Corvette Owners Club of Sacramento will be hosting the annual award winning renown American Muscle Car Team Challenge on October 19th & 20th at Mc Clellan Air Park in Sacramento California. This event is limited to 80 competitors that will be competing in a 4 person team. There will be a total of 20 teams comprising of one Corvette, Viper, Cobra, and one other American Muscle Car type, such as a Camaro, Firebird, or Mustang. Other make cars such as an Austin Healy with an American V8 will be considered if approved by the American
Muscle Car Team Challenge Car Classing Committee. The teams will be configured with no more than one SCCA National Champion or equivalent experienced driver.
The weather during this time of year is great usually in the mid 80's. The event will be hosted on a very tire friendly asphalt surface with good grip. The event hotel headquarters is on-site across the street from of event.
The entry fee will be determined and the top ten teams will be awarded a trophy. There will be a Saturday night social with a full course dinner at the awarding winning Banquet faclities located at Mc Clellan Air Park. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event early Sunday Afternoon.
Each car will be paxed accordingly. Cars competiting on non-competition compound tires with a tread wear rating of 120 and greater will be paxed separately than cars equipped with a DOT competition special compound tires. Autocross & Road Racing compound DOT tires, and race slicks will be paxed according to their respective SCCA classes. Cobra's will be using the establish pax currently used by the SCCA Sacramento Chapter
Cup Series.
Saturday Morning runs will be a practice session. Saturday afternoon and Sunday Morning competition runs will be combined and scored for your team. The teams will be ranked by the lowest team combined scores. Cone violations are counted as one second.
Previous year competitors will have priority first for entering. If you are interested in entering, please e-mail me with your name, vehicle make, SCCA class if known, and your telephone number.
Event entry forms will be available in July or early August. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.
This is a real fun event were teams work together to be the best team for the weekend. If you're not attending this event than you will miss a great event.
The event requires the use of an Snell 95 helmet
If you plan to attend this event please let me know as it will likely fill early.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Fred Kinder
[email protected]
The Muscle Car Challenge (started as the Viper Vette Challenge) will be at the Mc Clellan AFB. This is a great location! The AFB was closed then sold and recently reopened.
Lodging is available on site at the Lionsgate Hotel, web http://www.lionsgatehotel.com/
From the hotel web site you can get driving directions and sight seeing information. The Arden Mall is a favorite shopping site. The family can enjoy shopping, sight seeing, river rafting or watching the autocross.
The Toll Free Phone number is (866) 866-7100 or (916) 643-6222
Date: Oct. 19 and 20th
The following info is from the SCCA who is hosting the event.
Here's more lodging information.
The keyword for a discount room rate on the date of events is:
"AUTOCROSS"
The key word must be mentioned in order to get the special room rate
Single/Double - $74.00
Suites - $109.00
Cottage Suites - $159.00
Once again, The Corvette Owners Club of Sacramento will be hosting the annual award winning renown American Muscle Car Team Challenge on October 19th & 20th at Mc Clellan Air Park in Sacramento California. This event is limited to 80 competitors that will be competing in a 4 person team. There will be a total of 20 teams comprising of one Corvette, Viper, Cobra, and one other American Muscle Car type, such as a Camaro, Firebird, or Mustang. Other make cars such as an Austin Healy with an American V8 will be considered if approved by the American
Muscle Car Team Challenge Car Classing Committee. The teams will be configured with no more than one SCCA National Champion or equivalent experienced driver.
The weather during this time of year is great usually in the mid 80's. The event will be hosted on a very tire friendly asphalt surface with good grip. The event hotel headquarters is on-site across the street from of event.
The entry fee will be determined and the top ten teams will be awarded a trophy. There will be a Saturday night social with a full course dinner at the awarding winning Banquet faclities located at Mc Clellan Air Park. The awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event early Sunday Afternoon.
Each car will be paxed accordingly. Cars competiting on non-competition compound tires with a tread wear rating of 120 and greater will be paxed separately than cars equipped with a DOT competition special compound tires. Autocross & Road Racing compound DOT tires, and race slicks will be paxed according to their respective SCCA classes. Cobra's will be using the establish pax currently used by the SCCA Sacramento Chapter
Cup Series.
Saturday Morning runs will be a practice session. Saturday afternoon and Sunday Morning competition runs will be combined and scored for your team. The teams will be ranked by the lowest team combined scores. Cone violations are counted as one second.
Previous year competitors will have priority first for entering. If you are interested in entering, please e-mail me with your name, vehicle make, SCCA class if known, and your telephone number.
Event entry forms will be available in July or early August. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me.
This is a real fun event were teams work together to be the best team for the weekend. If you're not attending this event than you will miss a great event.
The event requires the use of an Snell 95 helmet
If you plan to attend this event please let me know as it will likely fill early.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Fred Kinder
[email protected]
