Hello Viper Drivers-
Everyone at Viper Days hopes you all had a wonderful holiday season!
It is now time for the first event of the 2003 season! Our first event will be a t Willow Springs in Lancaster, CA (Southern Cal) Jan 25th & 26th, 2003.
The
www.viperdays.com web site will be up and running with all of the new forms, rules & matrix for your viewing pleasure by later this afternoon!
I have pasted the details below for your viewing pleasure. PLEASE note the "safety" changes that have taken place since last year.
Make your hotel arrangements ASAP!
If you have additional comments or questions reguarding a Viper Days event please feel free to call Courtney. 847-594-8477.
Have a great day!
Viper Days, Inc.
2003 VIPER DAYS
DETAILS FOR…….. Willow Springs Jan. 25th & 26th
FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON: Come out to the track and test your car driving skills and learn some new ones. Please see the track web site for track map, directions to track and video.
www.willowspringsraceway.com
Track Address: 3500 – 75th St. West Rosamond, CA 93560 661-256-2471 Run track Clockwise!! 661-256-2471
FRIDAY TEST & TUNE: Please call the track for the Friday reservations & info. 661-256-2471 You must have a roll bar/roll cage, fire suppressions system & fire extinguisher CALL THE TRACK FOR RESERVATIONS OR JUST SHOW UP!! DO NOT CALL Courtney
COST: $665.00 or $615.00 for VCA member one time discount (VCA # required)**s - for a registration/reception party at the Desert Inn, two lunches, and a Saturday night banquet at the track, commemorative gift and extensive track time. One day entry $300 includes lunch!!
GATE/SPECTATOR FEE: Willow Springs is charging $10 for every person who enters thru the gate. Good for the whole weekend!! Kids 8 & under free.
PAYMENT: Viper days accepts Visa and Master Card. Make checks payable to: Viper Days, Inc. Payment for each event is paid in full prior to the event!! Late Entry- 7 days before event will result in a $50 late fee, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
HOTEL INFO: Be sure to call the Desert Inn to make room reservations and ask for the Viper Days rooms. Mention the Viper Days room block for the discounted rate. Rooms will be released Jan. 10th. So call NOW!!!! Secondary Hotel: Park Plaza 661-948-0961 $70/night
Host Hotel: Desert Inn $55/night
www.desert-inn.com 661-942-8401
4219 N. Sierra Hwy
Lancaster, CA 93534
60 Rooms reserved!!
TRACK SIDE SERVICE Archer Racing Accessories will be on hand to do complete trackside service including suspension, alignments, engine modifications and exhaust. If there is something specific you will like, please call John and make an appointment. 218-727-4806
TIRES Bobby Archer Enterprises is the Exclusive provider of trackside safety needs, tire mounting and balancing, and sales. Those needing Michelin or Hoosier tires please call ahead and order them so they can bring them to the track. Call Bobby @ 817-877-1772
TRAILER AND RIG PARKING Thursday drop off OK from 8am-5pm!! Parking will be open to accept parking all day Friday starting at 7am-10:30pm but will charge you $10 if you do NOT plan on driving that day and arrive after 3pm.
CAMPERS/MOTORCOACHES Are ALLOWED to camp overnight self-contained. Electricity is available $25/2 days $35/3 days. Please pay Willow Springs at the office or call ahead 661-256-2471 ask for Lisa.
FUEL The track is selling 110 leaded, and 100 unleaded. $5/gal
GARAGES FOR RENT: garages are available thru Willow Springs Direct $150/2 days, $175/3 days. Call Lisa or Rick and reserve a garage 661-256-2471
REQUIRED TO BRING Helmets with Snell rating of 95 or be no more then 5 years old. No motorcycle helmets unless you wear a belaclava. Long sleeve shirt and pants required. ***********
MED STATS 2003 IS MANDATORY! ! There is a NEW form requiring additional information. Please bring your Med+Stats lanyard or fill out Med+Stats confidential information and return with payment ASAP. Renewal will be only $ 15.00.
FRIDAY NIGHT ARRIVAL: 6PM until 9PM at the Desert Inn. Check in and register at the reception with hors d’oeuvres. Tech. inspection will occur all day Friday at the track or Saturday morning. Please join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and some Viper Tales. A Viper tech inspection tip: empty your glove box and trunk at the hotel instead of the track.
GUEST PACKAGE: For those who do not wish to put their car on the track and/or guests, we offer a food package of the reception, two catered lunches and a banquet for $125.00 per person. Children will be given a discount, must call Courtney for details!!
GATE HOURS: Thursday: 8-5 , Friday 7am-10:30pm, Sat & Sun 6:30am-Midnight
TRACK INFO
SATURDAY: The hotel will have a free continental breakfast available, Be at track by 6:30AM and drive-arounds begin at 7:00. MANDATORY drivers meeting at 7:20. If arriving on Saturday morning, be at the track by 6:30 AM for registration and tech inspection the track will go hot at 8:00. Classroom instruction begins at 8:00 AM, Banquet at the track, Barbecue Style – 5:01 cash bar / dinner at 6:00PM.
SUNDAY: The hotel will have a free continental breakfast available. Be at the track by 7:30 AM. Driver meeting at 7:45 the track will go hot at 8:00.
Michelin Challenge Series- Tire Specifications
Sponsors help bring Viper Days to you and to justify there sponsorship we ask you to buy from Bobby Archer, Archer Racing Accessories, Autoform and Venom Oils. We realize you can buy these products anywhere, but we cannot quantify sales without purchasing thru our vendors. It would help out Viper Days if you supported them. Shop around and compare, their prices are competitive!!
Stock- Michelin DOT tires only (for this class No changes are allowed to the car)
Super Stock- Michelin DOT tires only (for this class NO changes are allowed to the car)
Prepared- Michelin DOT tires only
Modified- Michelin DOT tires only
Super Modified- Michelin DOT tires or Pilot Sport Cup only****
Unlimited- Michelin DOT tires or Pilot Sport Cup only*****
Comp Coupe Unlimited (only allowed changes are Seat, Steering Wheel, Shifter, Pedals, Safety Harnesses)****
*****Safety Equipment: Although safety is ultimately the responsibility of the driver, Viper Days' MINIMUM requirements are:******
Helmets must be Snell 95 or newer AND less than 5 years old. Motorcycle helmets require a balaclava.
Long sleeve shirt, long pants, soft sole enclosed toe shoes, gloves required for all classes.
Driver's Suit (2 layer min), Nomex Gloves, Neck Restraint req’d for Unlimited, Comp Coupe Unlimited classes.
Neck Restraint highly recommended for all classes.
SRT/10's and RT/10's must have a roll bar or hardtop.
Fire extinguisher required for Modified and up!
5 or 6 point harnesses mandatory for SRT/10's (both sides)
5 or 6 point harnesses mandatory for all other cars if you attend 3 or more events.
5 or 6 Point waist &anti-sub straps must be safety clipped for all classes, shoulder straps for Super Mod & up
www.willowspringsraceway.com to get directions, hot lap around track, track map, etc.
www.weather.com and type in the zip code of 93560 to get the area weather
www.mapquest.com to get directions to and from your house to the track, hotel etc..