Famoso Track Rental - Feeler
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Famoso Track Rental - Feeler
Calling all South California and North California enthusiasts to meet in the middle: Central California 
Famoso Drag Strip is located 1.5 hours north of LA area. The track is well-prepped and was recently renovated in 2005. The track sits at 600 ft elevation, but throughout the month of december, we've been getting DA close to -500 ft
We can probably rent the track for the whole day or even night for $7000 (includes insurance + track prep + security + ambulance, etc......).
How many people would be interested and what days are best for you?
Famoso Drag Strip is located 1.5 hours north of LA area. The track is well-prepped and was recently renovated in 2005. The track sits at 600 ft elevation, but throughout the month of december, we've been getting DA close to -500 ft
We can probably rent the track for the whole day or even night for $7000 (includes insurance + track prep + security + ambulance, etc......).
How many people would be interested and what days are best for you?
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Just got the callback from the lady at Famoso. Bet that is about right on the price.
She said for 8 cars, it would be 2000$ for first car, then 250$ per car up to max of 8. After that many, we would have to speak to another gentleman about price.
Cars would have pass NHRA specs (pretty easy for our cars) and of course helmets etc.
Only thing I am starting to worry about is how strict they are. If I turn a 10.9, I bet they give me the boot! That would suck.
At Sacto, you could shoot a **** on the starting line and they don't seem to care.
She said for 8 cars, it would be 2000$ for first car, then 250$ per car up to max of 8. After that many, we would have to speak to another gentleman about price.
Cars would have pass NHRA specs (pretty easy for our cars) and of course helmets etc.
Only thing I am starting to worry about is how strict they are. If I turn a 10.9, I bet they give me the boot! That would suck.
At Sacto, you could shoot a **** on the starting line and they don't seem to care.
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Hmmmmmmmmmm........ that still sounds kind of expensive 
This comes out to $500 / car
We need at least 20 people to drop that down to maybe $350 / car.
By the way, they are not very strict. They don't really care if you run 10s. On the open nights for test and tune, I've seen cars running 6.75 seconds.
Also, that track is VERY fast at night. Temps drop down to 40 degrees and DA drops to -500 to -600 ft
We'll need to talk to that guy and see if we can lower the price a bit
This comes out to $500 / car
We need at least 20 people to drop that down to maybe $350 / car.
By the way, they are not very strict. They don't really care if you run 10s. On the open nights for test and tune, I've seen cars running 6.75 seconds.
Also, that track is VERY fast at night. Temps drop down to 40 degrees and DA drops to -500 to -600 ft
We'll need to talk to that guy and see if we can lower the price a bit
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Guys, for that kind of money I can guy rear tires that can improve my times at every track. Not sure I am up for $500 or $350.
Only 8 cars seems very restrictive.
Anyway, I will watch the thread.
Only 8 cars seems very restrictive.
Anyway, I will watch the thread.
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That 8 car is not a limit, it is only pricing/marketing. If we rent the track for the whole day, we can have as many cars as we want.
I say 20 cars should be able to get many runs from 4 to 12 pm
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Lets get this started!! Where do I send the $$$.. THIS TIME IT'S GONNA HAPPEN Lets set the date and reserve the track. Hell, I'LL put the deposit come on . Ya
Mo, Juice,Trez , Greg, Jangy and fellow racers this is the time to break some records.
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Starting a list..........
Okay guys, I'm going to aim for either Saturday 12/22/2007 or Saturday 12/29/2007. I am requesting 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm because that is when the DA is about -600 ft . Please add your name on the list if you would like to come and can commit to a deposit once pricing is finalized.
Okay, lets start the list..........
1) juicee63
2) rarfinancial
3) MB_Forever
4) Shawn
5) JRocket
. Please add your name on the list if you would like to come and can commit to a deposit once pricing is finalized.Okay, lets start the list..........
1) juicee63
2) rarfinancial
3) MB_Forever
4) Shawn
5) JRocket
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Thanks for the offer, if anything changes, i'll let you know!
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