VARA 2005 Season Opening Event - California Speedway January 28-30
The Route 66 Classic - Vintage Road Races
Dear Vintage FF and Club Ford Racer,
Welcome to the most incredible season opening event in Southern California!
We start our 2005 season of racing at the beautiful California Speedway, Fontana, California. As a tradition for VARA, the public is always invited to attend our race weekends. This year, our event will be benefiting the Diamond Bar Rotary and other local charities.
VARA is pleased to feature three special extras for the weekend:
Historic Champ and Indy Cars from all eras of open wheel racing. A special thanks to Victory Lane and Oval Racing Magazine for their support and making this portion of our weekend happen!
USRRC - You will have the opportunity to race in the annual USRRC Senior Tour, sponsored by Victory Lane Magazine (production cars from the original USRRC era)
Pacific Formula 2000 Series. This is the 2005 season opening event for the professional Formula Continental race series.
Our season opening event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. VARA sincerely thanks Tuttle Click Automotive Group and Valvoline. If it was not for the support of our sponsors, we could not do what we do.
COURSE CONFIGURATION
Our course configuration will be the long (2.95 mile) Grand-Am road course, using a portion of the oval and the entire infield road-course.
EVENT POINTS
This event is a normal points event.
GARAGES
VARA has secured a limited number of shared garage spaces. These spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to mark you entry form and get it in early if you desire a garage. The fee is $100 per car good for the three days. You will be notified in your acceptance package if you are one of the lucky ones to secure a garage space.
SUITES AVAILABLE AT THE SPEEDWAY
VARA is offering suites for rent on the front straightaway. These suites seat approx. 25 people and are air-conditioned. They have a bar area as well. You will also have access to the rooftop viewing deck above the suite. It also includes 25 VIP Passes and 12 VIP parking passes. The price is $1000.00 for the weekend, which includes $250 toward your catering order. This is a great opportunity for a company to treat their employees or get together with some friends for an extra special weekend at the Speedway. These suites rent for 10 times the price for the pro races. Catering is available for further information please contact the VARA office at 800 280-8272.
PUBLIC VIEWING
The infield grandstand and the suite roof-top seating areas will be open to the public for great views of the road course.
TIRE AND FUEL SERVICE
Topless Performance will provide tire service. You can contact Topless Performance regarding your tire requirements and questions at (623) 847-9070. Sunoco race fuel will be available for purchase from California Speedway all three days.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a very labor-intensive event. If you or someone you know would like to help out on the race weekend please contact the VARA office at 800 280-8272. Your time is greatly needed and appreciated!
RACE ENTRY INFORMATION
The entry fee for all three days is $295.00 for current VARA members; the fee for non-members is $345.00. Friday will be a test and tune day, no timing and scoring. Entries received after January 18th are required to pay a $35.00 late fee. With paid and accepted entry you will receive (2) gate passes with your entry. Additional event passes are available for $10.00 each.
NEW AND UNLICENSED DRIVERS
Unlicensed drivers and drivers running for the first time with VARA must include an additional $50.00 fee for the VARA ground school. Rookies will additionally be required to be run Test and Tune day on Friday. Due to the anticipated large turn out at this event we will not have the normal rookie sessions available on Saturday. The Ground School will be held at the track in the Drivers Lounge on Friday January 28th at 6:30 PM. Further details regarding the school and test and tune day will be mailed in your acceptance package.
If you have further questions regarding the ground school or licensing, please contact our chief driving instructor Daniel Martinez at (949) 494-7272 or varainstructor@sbcglobal.net. VARA requires each participant to have a physical exam every two years. If you do not have a current medical form on file with the VARA office, please immediately contact the VARA office and a form will be sent to you. Medical cards from other approved racing organizations are acceptable. All racecars must have a logbook and meet VARA eligibility requirements.
RACE HEADQUARTERS AND LODGING
Race headquarters is at the AmeriHost Inn and Suites. Make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the VARA rate, which is a $79 single/double and $99 whirlpool suite. (800) 434-5800 or (909) 463-5900.
TIMING AND SCORING
If you would like to be included in the timing and scoring during the race weekend, you must use an AMB transponder. If you do not own one, you may rent one. Please indicate the AMB rental on your entry form. The fee to rent an AMB transponder is $40.00 with a $300 security deposit required at registration. If you would like to purchase one, please call AMB directly at (678) 816-4000
QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Any questions regarding this event may be directed to the VARA office at 800 280-8272. Regular event updates and special announcements will also be posted to the VARA Message Board at http://www.vararacing.com
ON-LINE EVENT ENTRY
On-line event entry is available at http://www.vararacing.com, look for the the 2005 Entry Forms.
Come Get your Kicks on Route 66!
See you at California Speedway
Craig L. Hibbard
President, Board of Directors
Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA)
http://www.vararacing.com
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