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Old 12-28-2015, 08:16 PM
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Default Optima's Search For The Ultimate Street Car at Thunder Hill

Who's in? This was the first event that I ran last year and it got me completely hooked. I ended up running Vegas and Fontana with Carrie and scored an invite to the finals during SEMA. Even with the car breaking at the beginning of the road course segment on Sunday, I still ended up with a 5th place finish overall.

It would be fun to get some of the local track rats out there to show what we can do. Carrie and I are signed up and registration is filling up fast.

For those that don't know what the series is all about, go here... http://driveusca.com/

Rules are posted here... http://driveusca.com/wp-content/uplo..._v10_final.pdf

And schedule here... http://driveusca.com/events/

Everything is televised and broadcast on Mav TV so there's a good chance you'll make it on TV. Carrie and I got some good airtime this year.

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Ill be there taking pics.....Rooms already book....
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Beyond the $75 annual cost how much is each event to enter?

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Originally Posted by dbratten
Beyond the $75 annual cost how much is each event to enter?

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I found this that kinda breaks it all down
http://www.speedsportlife.com/2015/0...hat-you-brung/
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Originally Posted by ptroxx
I found this that kinda breaks it all down
http://www.speedsportlife.com/2015/0...hat-you-brung/
That's perfect. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by ptroxx
I found this that kinda breaks it all down
http://www.speedsportlife.com/2015/0...hat-you-brung/
Great review!
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Originally Posted by ptroxx
I found this that kinda breaks it all down
http://www.speedsportlife.com/2015/0...hat-you-brung/
Good article
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While my car isn't set up for this event I think I may try to make it out to watch.
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I'll be there helping out some friends again this year. Last year was fun.
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SO who else is going to this event ? ? You will have a blast...
Some awesome cars and drivers at his event ...

Ill be there taking pics .....
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Originally Posted by sg7025
I'm planning on it! I just received my new Rivals, new rotors, then double checking the alignment. Can't wait! And don't worry rich, I'll sign up for the GTS class so we don't have to compete...unless Carrie is in my class, doh!
Carrie will be in GTS so look out.
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Originally Posted by sg7025
I'm planning on it! I just received my new Rivals, new rotors, then double checking the alignment. Can't wait! And don't worry rich, I'll sign up for the GTS class so we don't have to compete...unless Carrie is in my class, doh!

Glad you hear your doing it. Wish I could give it a try but we have a school event we need to attend.
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SO who else is going ? ? ?
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Originally Posted by ptroxx
SO who else is going ? ? ?
Me! Gotta kick David Carroll's ***.
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Originally Posted by C6Z Chick
Me! Gotta kick David Carroll's ***.
My moneys on you.... Hands down..
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Originally Posted by ptroxx
My moneys on you.... Hands down..
You sir are a very smart man!
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Originally Posted by C6Z Chick
You sir are a very smart man!
My money is always on the RaceChick regardless of the competition

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Originally Posted by C6Z Chick
Me! Gotta kick David Carroll's ***.
Please, for the love of God smash him!!!
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I'm gonna try to come out and watch if my daughter doesn't end up coming in town this weekend as she has suggested she might.
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Two questions for you guys-
1. I called today and was told that there's no charge to get into the track as a spectator. Is that true?

2. I see a number of lodging options in Willows. What would you guys recommend and should I stay away from anything in particular?

Thanks.


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