Once again the Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association (SAMOA) is presenting its annual track day, Got Guts At Thunderhill III. This year's event will be held on Monday, April 21, 2008 at Thunderhill Park in Willows, California. We will also be conducting a raffle at the event, and all proceeds will once again benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.

This is the third year we have conducted this track day, and it has been extremely successful. Almost $20,000 has been raised since June, 2006 for medical research. Thank you for your past generosity in supporting the cause for a cure for IBD.

Here are the details:

The event website is www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com. It will be held at Thunderhill Park, Willows, CA on Monday, April 21, 2008. The price is $235.00 and includes lunch, fluids and snacks. The format provides for 3 run groups (advanced and 2 intermediate groups, 6 20-minute sessions each, plus 1 combined 30-minute session. We will run the full track, counterclockwise, through the cyclone, no chicanes. Safe open passing for the advanced group, and passing zones with pointbys for the intermediate groups. All makes and models of track-capable cars are welcome. Drivers and passengers must be at least 18 years of age. Advanced drivers must have 7 or more prior track days, and intermediate drivers must have 3 or more prior days of track experience.

Contact Ron Petrich at freescopesdad@comcast.net or at (916) 454-1008 with questions or for more information.

Ron

 

sounds interesting.. i might check it out

 

Mumei, I hope you do check it out, and let your track buddies know about it as well. Last year we had several Evos participate. With just intermediate and advanced drivers on hand, you can just concentrate on your lines, braking and passing skills. Hopefully this translates into less down time and better value for each driver. Hope to see you there.

Ron

 

You can now register online at www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/registration.html.

Ron

 

OMG!!! Along with all of the other great stuff, we've now got nine (9) free track days to auction off. Thanks Hooked on Driving, NASA and TEAM Racing. Details at www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/raffle.html.

Ron

 

Just a friendly reminder that GGATIII is less than 2 months away. Don't wait until the last minute to sign up. Why not sign up now to make sure you and your friends get in your choice run group. Just log on to www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/registration.html. Hope to see you there. We already have a bunch of EVO's signed up.

Ron

 

In case anyone sends in a payment this week or over the weekend and doesn't get an email confirmation... not to worry. I'm out of town until Monday morning. I'll add everyone to the driver list by Monday PM and confirm to you by email.

Ron

 

Sound like a great cause!

 

Thanks. Its something I decided to do after I got Crohn's 15 years ago. If you're gonna do something for charity you might as well enjoy yourself as well.

 

To see who's coming so far click on www.gotgutsatthunderhill.com/driverlist.html. Also registered but not yet paid are 4 more Miatas, an S2000, a Z4, 2 EVOs, and a turboed Westfield (Lotus 7 clone).
Ron

 

Four weeks out and sign-ups are going great. 55 paid with 11 more in transit. Looks like we will fill up again this year. Thanks everyone.

Ron

 

Well, we're officially on the home stretch now, with less than 3 weeks to go to GGATIII... 7 advanced and 4 intermediate slots left... don't wait until the last minute or you might miss out...

Ron

 

Just 2 weeks left... This is a great event for a good cause. Let's fill in those last couple of spots OK?

Ron