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For any of you that have not been to Thunderhill Raceway Park, here is a little video of some laps in a Lotus. This will give you an idea of what its like to drive this track....enjoy

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSpXwDMGsFs]YouTube - Thunderhill 09-19-09 Session 1 - Lotus Exige S[/ame]

 

To ALL Motoring Alliance Members.

You are all welcome to come out west for a track day at Thunderhill. The cost is $199 for the day.

Mini Thunder II Registration is now open. This was a great event last year and proves to be even better this year.

Registration Website:
MotorsportReg.com : Mini Thunder announces Mini Thunder II (Sun 20, Feb 2011) info at Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA 95988 (1127)

Events Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 7:00am - 5:00pm

Event website: Home

Back by popular demand is MINI Thunder II. This event will be held on the 3-day Presidents Day Weekend. The track day will be Sunday Feb 20, 2011, leaving Saturday and Monday as travel days for those coming a long distance. Last year we had entrants from Southern California, Oregon, and Washington. We are currently setting up a registration website, but already have an event website going. Please check Home for details and updates.

We will have three groups, Advanced, Intermediate, and Beginners. We expect to have 5+ 20 minute sessions, plus instruction, classroom, demo and parade laps. Entree for single drivers will be $199 for the day and include an event T-Shirt, breakfast, lunch, and sodas/waters during the day. If you made it to last years event, we figure you will return and if you missed it, shame on you, but you can make this one. For those that wish to share a Mini, the cost is $275 but you will have to run in separate groups.

The event will include a Saturday night BBQ dinner and "Casino Night" at Thunderhill Raceway Park. You will get a chance to meet some of the instructors and other drivers, learn the track, and socialize, before getting a good nights sleep. There will be camping available at the track and they do have electrical hookups, bathrooms, showers, and BBQ pits. Most will probably stay in Willows which is a short 7 miles way. They have several hotels to chose from.
You will need a certified helmet that meets the requirements of SA 2000 or SA 2005. The SA is for automotive and SM is for motorcycles. SM helmets are not allowed. You will be able to rent a helmet from the track for $30 for the day.

You will need to fill out the entry form and waiver, plus fill out the Safety Tech Sheet (attached) for your Mini.

Track Day will begin with the track opening at 7:00AM, we will have time for drivers to grab breakfast, rent helmets if necessary, attend a mandatory "all hands" meeting, with first Minis on track at 8:30AM. This is also a good time to empty out your car or ALL loose items, check your fluid levels, tire pressures and torque your wheels.
There will be complete personnel including tow trucks, turn workers, flaggers, grid-control, communications, ambulance and safety equipment.
Here are some links for further information and videos from last years MINI Thunder:

Facebook link to Mini Thunderhill website page.
Welcome to Facebook

Video links to Mini Thunder hill webpage.

KRCR TV7 News
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH0ZENPLTkU]YouTube - Thunderhill Raceway Park[/ame]

Dennis Racine Video
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsNSp3N8ORU]YouTube - Classic Mini Cooper at Mini Thunder 2010[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1NXXD28kVU]YouTube - REME MINI Thunder 2010[/ame]

Niello Mini Video
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTy-u7LiUOE&feature=youtube_gdata]YouTube - Mini Thunder February 16, 2010[/ame]

If your company is interested in participating as a sponsor or vendor please contact me

Norman Nelson
[email protected]

 

Firebro17,

Great we look forward to having you. There are several suggested hotels on the registration website that carry discounts. This event is on Sunday of the 3-Day weekend so Saturday and Monday can/will be travel days. O2 Motorsports and Valley Motorwerks have offered to do some pre-track day techs and I am sure they will offer the same and more at Thunderhill. Niello MINI of Sacramento will return as a major sponsor, as will O2 Motorsports, Valley Motorwerks, Northbay Bavarian, Mini Mania, Seven Enterprises, MC2 Magazine, and Miniology.com, among others. Last year we had 75 MINI/Minis and this year we are looking for 100+. We have great vendor/sponsor/track support!

 

MINI Coopers at ThunderHill Race Track « MINI Coopers

 

Group4Autosport is now a contributing sponsor of MINI Thunder II. Thanks for your support.
Group4Autosport

 

Having trouble finding a gift for that Mini enthusiast in your life? How about a registration for MINI Thunder II? It's only $199 for the entire day, including breakfast & lunch. If you are already registered, how about a pair of driving gloves, harness, helmet, racing shoes, stop watch, tire pressure gage, torque wrench? The possibilities are endless!

 

Hotel information for MINI Thunder II
The following are the hotels and rates for MINI Thunder II
Holiday Inn Express 545 Humbolt Ave, Willows 530-934-8900 includes hot continental breakfast $99.00/nite
Go to http://bit.ly/eyLFXh to get details, maps, directions
Baymont Inn & Suites 199 HUmbolt Ave, Willows 530-934-9700 includes continental breakfast $64.95/nite
Go to Baymont Inn & Suites | Willows California Hotel | Willows, CA 95988 | Near Starlite Video - 4 blocks, Glenn Co Theatre - 3 blocks & Carol's Tours and Cruises - 4 blocks to get details, maps, directions.
Travelodge 249 HUmbolt Ave, Willows 530-934-4603 includes continental breakfast $50.00/nite
Go to willows-travelodge.com to get details, maps, directions.

Contact: Michelle or Priti and make sure you tell them you are with MINI Thunder II at Thunderhill Raceway Park to get the discounted rate.

 

Jan Brueggeman of Revolution Mini Works http://www.revolutionmini.com/ will be on hand at MINI Thunder II, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows CA Feb 20, 2011. He will be bringing Ian Stewart out from Florida to drive Revolution Mini Works 400 HP GP MINI. Ian Stewart is quite an accomplished driver with NASA National Championships (2009) Time Trial C Mini Cooper S (1st) and a long list of racing accomplishments. Ian will be doing demo rides and demonstrations for those interested in seeing what a 400HP GP MINI can do on the track with the right driver at the wheel.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SapEXxUH5oY]YouTube - Nasa Nationals Miller Motorsports Park TTC[/ame]

Come out and join us and visit with Jan about things you can do with your MINI.

Home

 

Jan Brueggeman will be on hand at MINI Thunder II, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows CA Feb 20, 2011. He will be bringing Ian Stewart out from Florida to drive Revolution Mini Works 400 HP GP MINI. Ian Stewart is quite an accomplished driver with NASA National Championships (2009) Time Trial C Mini Cooper S (1st) and a long list of racing accomplishments. Ian will be doing demo rides and demonstrations for those interested in seeing what a 400HP GP MINI can do on the track with the right driver at the wheel.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SapEXxUH5oY]YouTube - Nasa Nationals Miller Motorsports Park TTC[/ame]

Come out and join us and visit with Jan about things you can do with your MINI.

Home

 

Lyle Beckwith of Vinyl Styles will be at MINI Thunder II, Feb 20, 2011 doing installs of his custom vehicle wraps, custom vinyl graphics, decals, headlight and tail light tinting, and more.
Contact Lyle to set up an appointment. Check out his website to for products, photos, and testimonials.

Email: [email protected]
Lyles Vinyl Styles - Custom vehicle graphics, wraps, decals, and more
(650) 743-8034