Another Free Test Day Jan 8

[Dan Wise]

What a picture perfect day at Thunderhill today. Got to shake some rust off and make some noise.

Drove in the gate and was given a handout with a headline for another free test day on Sunday Jan 8! Gate opens at 7:15, first car out at 9AM. All done at 4PM. They do encourage you to take some of your savings and have lunch at the grill, buy stuff at the store and buy race gas at the pumps. The tire store and dyno will be open. MCE has a deal for three dyno pulls for $60!


NWS extended forecast for Jan 8 in Willows is for a high of 62 and no rain. The track also published a list of open test days in the coming months.

Upcoming open test days at T-Hill at @$250/Full day, $200 Half Day.

Jan 13, 20, 27
Mar 9, 29
April 6
July 27
Aug 30
Sept 14
Dec 6 & 7

[Dan Wise]

Yesterday was another very good day at T-hill. Had 6 1/2 hour sessions, made 5. Was able to shake some rust off, and working on better corner entry. Really nice working with an engineer on both setup and coaching.

Unfortunately a vintage fan cooled Vee came together with a DSR coming up alongside at T8, turned in and had quite a tumble. Everyone is ok.

Trying to get a bit faster so I'm not lapping with vees.

[Bruce]

Dan,

What was the car count? Fender and open.

[bobwilliams]

Sure wish we were a little closer.... It's a long way to tow for a practice day. But in January ;D, that would be way cool. Just have to deal with the Siskiyous. Spring for sure. Wait.....it feels like spring now. See you all in March and then September @ Buttonwillow. Bob

[Dan Wise]

I really didn't get a car count, but it was less than 12/31. Possibly 40-50 cars, with 12-14 sports racers and open wheel.

Last session of the day, I think I was the only one on track. We were concentrating on setup, dialing out the oversteer. We doubled the spring rates. Engineer was kicking my butt for over slowing before turn-in.

Trying to get faster so I'm not in the way.

[smsazzy]

Try to get faster so you have more fun too. :-)