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Spring Mountain November 2008 Newsletter
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Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
November 2008 Newsletter
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 At this special time of year, the management and staff at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch would like to extend our best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. We are truly thankful for the trust and confidence you have shown in us. Without your loyalty and support through the years, our progress would never have been possible. In this spirit we offer our sincere thanks for your business and wish you and your loved ones a warm, meaningful and very happy holiday season.
 Thanksgiving Greetings from Spring Mountain
 Give the gift of FUN this holiday season! The holidays are rapidly approaching, and we’re offering some GREAT low prices for our driving schools this winter. If you book one of our driving programs between December 1 - January 15 you will receive a $300 discount from the regular pricing for the 3-day Ron Fellows Performance Driving School, and the 2-day Radical Racing School! Receive a $200 discount from the regular price for our 2-day Lotus Performance Driving School during the holidays. Our gift certificates are available in any denomination, so call us to order yours today! 800.391.6891
Is a trip to Las Vegas in your future? Make the most of your vacation and call TOLL FREE today to sign up for one of our driving programs at Spring  Mountain. We’ve got partnerships with many of the leading Hotels and Casinos on the Las Vegas strip and can offer package deals for rooms and schools for an adrenaline-packed adventure. Choose from 1-, 2-, or 3-day curriculums to fit into your schedule. If you’ve always wanted to get into road racing, we also offer our SCCA License Recommendation program. We’ve got a price to suit every budget, and an ideal location near fabulous Las Vegas, so give us a call TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891 to sign up today!
At Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch we are dedicated to providing you with phenomenal programs and services for the motorsports industry. Visit us to find out why an experience at Spring Mountain’s amazing road course and motorsports country club is second-to-none! We would be happy to give you a tour of our growing facility - simply call one of our sales representatives, or just drop by. As always, we appreciate your business and support, and thank you for helping us grow to serve you better. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our school programs, karting curriculum, track rentals, country club, future development or anything else on your mind. Call us TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.
We’ll see you at the track this season!
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Switchcars.com Grand Opening Party!
During the weekend of November 15-16, 2008 you are cordially invited to the Grand Opening Celebration for Switchcars.com. The Switchcars.com building is located near the Club Spring Mountain Member Center. The Grand Opening party features exotic car test rides, a complimentary lunch at the dealership and more! RSVP to Doug Tabbutt if you are planning to attend by calling 866-672-CARS (866-672-2277.)
Visit Switchcars.com for more information about their exotic car inventory, or just stop by today!yoour car, Switchcars.com will take your car on consignment and advertise your vehicle in their network of buyers. Eliminate all the headache, as they handle all inquiries, secure payment, title transfer, and facilitate transport.
Last month we announced the world’s first destination dealership was opening at Spring  Mountain. Switchcars.com, a full-service automotive firm, has just opened the doors to an ultra-luxe showroom with a perfect view of the Spring Mountain racetrack. The Switchcars.com dealership features a race-inspired theme and an impressive array of rare and beautiful exotic cars for the auto aficionado.
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ZR1 Program Receives Rave Reviews
Our inagural Ron Fellows Performance Driving School for new ZR1 owners was held last week at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch to postive reviews. Last month we took delivery on two screaming fast new ZR1’s, with two more expected to be delivered in November. Pictured below are the students and instructors from Spring Mountain’s first ZR1 school: L-R Steve Robertson, Bob Owen, and Shawn Owen, all from Los Altos, CA and Roy Sinor - Tulsa, OK. Also pictured are Barry Yost and Jordan Yost, Instructors.
Ron Sinor, one of our ZR1 program students from Tulsa, Oklahoma, writes about his experience in the Corvette forums, “I was fortunate enough to be one of the four students in the first ZR1 driving course, it comes with the car. I wanted to get the maximum I could from my experience, I think I did. …I will tell you the schedule, the instructors, the employees, the owner, the food, the cars, the track, the club house are all second to none, and the classes were excellent. … I left a better driver for sure, more aware of my car and its capabilities. …The ZR1 class offered plenty of seat time in both the Z06 and ZR1. You will leave understanding the difference in the two cars with exceptional training behind you.”
We are proud to have been chosen as one of only two authorized training facilities in the country to offer specialized driving programs to new Corvette ZR1 owners. Each new ZR1 owner receives a FREE 2-day driving school, compliments of Chevrolet. Registration for the ZR1 school has now begun, with classes filling fast. Call 800-391-6891, ext 238 and ask for Melinda to register for school today. Book a ZR1 school before December 15 to take advantage of some extra incentives.
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Chevrolet News & Corvette Happenings On November 22-23 we are proud to present the popular Corvette Track Days at Spring Mountain. This season’s Corvette Track Days will be better than ever, as Corvette enthusiasts from as far away as Minnesota converge on the 3.1-mile road course with its blind entries and lightning-fast straightaways. Celebrating America’s quintessential sports car, this month we are showcasing the ZR1 and the C6RS to event participants. This year’s charity raffle will benefit Corvettes Conquer Cancer, so please join us in our efforts to support this worthy cause. If you haven’t already, sign up TODAY to bring your Corvette to Spring Mountain and make wonderful memories to last a lifetime.
NEW additions for November’s Corvette Track Days
- FREE auto-cross on our new skid pad, with PRIZES offered for the fastest man and woman.
- Dyno Testing: Dyno your car for only $75.00 (50% off!) with prizes awarded for the highest horsepower, with and without modifications
- A surprise Celebrity guest!
- The Advanced Group will include members of Club Spring Mountain in ANY variety of car.
- Novice, beginner and intermediate groups are strictly for Corvettes only.
- Gourmet Dinner in our NEW luxurious, resort-style
Clubhouse
Looking forward to seeing you at this unforgettable event!
SEMA SHOW 2008
 Management and sales staff at Spring Mountain recently attended the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 4-7, 2008. The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. Spring Mountain proudly exhibited at this convention, and displays of a beautiful C6RS, a Radical SR8, a Lotus Cup Car, a Callaway Corvette and a ZR1 were featured throughout the Convention Headquarters and at the Las Vegas Hilton, our latest Corporate Member of Club Spring Mountain. We also offered a state-of-the-art Virtual GT driving simulator for participants to try their skills on the racetrack in a highly authentic simulated environment. We met customers, past students and automotive enthusiasts from across the country and we were proud to be a part of this mega-show with 60,000 domestic and international visitors and two million square feet of exhibits.
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Dyno Shop Now Open!
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is proud to announce that our new Dyno Shop is now open at our facility. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Dyno Jet, the shop is located in the Lotus  building, near the Club Spring Mountain member center and we encourage our customers to take advantage of this convenient service.
The Dyno machine must be run with the assistance of James Barwell from Powertec Engineering, who is located in the office adjacent to the Dyno Shop. As a courtesy to James, prior to taking your car to the dyno, please call first on his cell phone 702-481-5611 to ensure he is available. If you cannot reach James, call Simon Shepard at 714-369-3361.
Dyno Rates:
Set-up fee: $150.00, includes 3 power runs (approximately one hour)
$150 per additional hour
If you have any questions about the new Dyno service, please do not hesitate to contact us. your engine’s operating parameters, ensuring optimum performance and efficiency. The dynamometer provides print-ouhe torque and power characteristics of the engine through the engine revolution range. Thphs can be used to determine the optimum speed or revolutions for gear changes to suitm acation, and optimum track times!
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Apparel Specials for November
 With the cooler weather approaching, you can save BIG on all of our Spring Mountain’s stock of attractive outerwear this season. For a limited time only, we are offering a 25% savings from the regular prices of all Spring Mountain outerwear, including Men’s and Women’s sweatshirts, jackets, and just in time for the holidays, now featuring apparel for children!
Stop by or contact Amy Carlson TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891 in the Apparel Shop for details.
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On behalf of the management and staff, we would like to THANK YOU for reading the latest Edition of the Spring Mountain Motorsports News. We appreciate your business and support, and look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!
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Meet Ron Fellows at Spring Mountain
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In the world of auto racing, Ron Fellows’ name is synonymous with Corvette. He’s been a leading part of Corvette Racing since the program began more than 10 years ago. And over the years he has been the team’s most successful driver - 26 American Le Mans Series wins, three-times ALMS GT1 champion, two-times GT1 winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and overall winner of the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Add to that his unprecedented four consecutive ALMS most Popular Driver Awards and you understand why we are so thrilled to be the home of the NEW Ron Fellows Performance Driving School.
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Last-Minute Discounts for the November 24-26 Level 1 School!
There is simply no comparison to our 3-day Corvette driving program at Spring Mountain. The exercises that our students go through are extremely intense and leave them with a new understanding of how to interact with their vehicle. This is the ultimate Chevrolet test drive, with the added bonus of meeting Ron Fellows! In addition to having the time of your life in class, this is one of those great opportunities that you will have to meet Ron and take some pictures with him. Ron is generous with his time and he will make himself available to the students for some autographs, chitchat, and you might even get some driving tips from him. Because this is such short notice, we are offering a special low price for those who can attend the Level 1 school on November 24-26, 2008. The Ron Fellows promotion is only open to students of our classes. We do have limited spots still available, so if you are free during this time, or have been thinking about taking our school and would like an opportunity to meet Ron Fellows, now is the time. Don’t miss this great opportunity….contact us or call 800-391-6891 for more information or to book your school today!
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Enjoy the Privileges of Membership During Your Class
 Each student in the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School will enjoy full privileges in Club Spring Mountain’s luxurious new resort-style member center during your school enrollment. Our Clubhouse features 8000 square feet of deluxe amenities including a spacious and comfortable lounge with plasma TV’s, wireless Internet access, billiards and poker area, 23-foot track viewing tower, massage center, pool and spa, 600-square-foot workout facility with state-of-the-art equipment and much more!
We’ll see you at the track!
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Spring Mountain Advanced Driving School
3601 South Highway 160  Pahrump, NV 89048
TOLL FREE: 800.391.6891
Local: 775.727.6363
FAX: 775.727.6366
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Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch | 3601 South Highway 160 | Pahrump | NV | 89048
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Club Spring Mountain November 2008 News
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November 2008
Club Spring Mountain News |
A Thanksgiving Message from Spring Mountain
 This month, the management and staff at Club Spring Mountain would like to convey our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to you and your families. As our Club Spring Mountain family continues to grow, so does our commitment to provide the finest amenities and services to all of our valued members. We are truly thankful for the trust and confidence you have shown in us. Without your loyalty and support, our progress would never have been possible. In this spirit we offer our sincere thanks for your business and wish you and your loved ones a warm, meaningful and very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. November’s Event Lineup
The month of November features some phenomenal events, including the Grand Opening of the world’s first destination dealership, an exclusive, members-only preview of the new Porsche 911, the legendary Corvette Track Days, and another exciting Club race. Plan to have some fun at the track and join your fellow members at the club this month!
 On November 13-14 our members were invited to an exclusive preview of the Porsche 911, courtesy of Gaudin Porsche in Las Vegas. During this unforgettable experience in the driver’s seat, members will learn techniques from world famous Porsche Sport Driving School instructors that will reveal what the new 911 in capable of. The free event quickly filled to capacity with members on the waiting list.On November 15-16 Club Spring Mountain members and guests are cordially invited to the  Grand Opening Celebration of the world first destination dealership located at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch - Switchcars.com. The Switchcars.com building, near the Club Spring Mountain Member Center, features a race-inspired theme and an impressive array of rare and beautiful exotic cars for the auto aficionado to enjoy. The Grand Opening party features exotic car test rides, a complimentary lunch at the dealership and more! RSVP to Doug Tabbutt if you are planning to attend by calling 866-672-CARS (866-672-2277.)
 Also on November 15-16, the Las Vegas Region Porsche Club of America and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) present Open Track Days at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch. Club Spring Mountain members are invited to participate in this exciting event. The track opens at 7:00 am and the mandatory Driver’s Meeting is at 8:00am. Please contact Ellen for additional details. Ellen can be reached TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891, on her cell/text at 702-595-3424, or by email at ellen@clubspringmountain.com.
On November 22-23 we are proud to present the popular Corvette Track Days at Spring  Mountain. This season’s Corvette Track Days will be better than ever, as we unveil our hot new ZR1’s. With 638 horsepower and 604 ft/Lbs of torque, the ZR1 is the most powerful, and most expensive, Corvette ever made. Please note that the Corvette Track Days event will run on the 3.1-mile road course and for the first time ever, vehicles other than Corvettes can be driven at this event, only by members of Club Spring Mountain. The Advanced Group will include members in ANY variety of car. Novice, beginner and intermediate groups are strictly for Corvettes only. The Saturday night banquet will be hosted in the Clubhouse. To register, please call Ellen.
 Finally, the weekend of November 29-30 brings us our own Club Radical Race Series Event, featuring Rookie, SR3 and Unlimited classes. Members with Radicals or Sports Cars are invited to participate! We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests at these action-packed November events. Remember to contact Ellen if you would like to participate in any of the events during the month of November. Different rules and guidelines will apply for each of the event companies, so don’t hesitate to call if you need more information or if you have questions.
Attention Members: We would like your feedback on how to run the Sports Car Race series next year. This year, due to lack of participation, we only ran two Sports Car races. Please send your ideas to Ellen via email ellen@clubspringmountain.com
and we will do everything we can to facilitate a bigger, better Sports Car series in 2009! Thanks for your interest.
Members Purchase New Lotus 2-Eleven
Congratulations to Greg Nitzkowski, from La Canada, California. Greg, a Classic Member of Club Spring Mountain,  recently took delivery of his phenomenal new Black Lotus 2-Eleven! Pictured here together behind the Clubhouse with his son Ryland, Greg plans to drive his 2-Eleven at the track for races and Club events this season. With the racing season just beginning and perfect desert weather ahead, this is the perfect time to Join the Club, so be sure to tell your friends to contact Lindsay Shepard for a tour of our ever-expanding facilities. Lindsay can be reached TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891, via cell at 702-883-9196, or by email lindsay@racespringmountain.com. Looking forward to seeing Greg at the track with his sensational new car!
Welcome to our New Corporate Member
 Please join us in welcoming our latest Corporate Member, the Las Vegas Hilton. The Hilton has transformed itself into a contemporary resort and ranks among the world’s most famous and popular destinations. The Las Vegas Hilton hotel offers nearly 3,000 rooms and suites. It is one of the largest hotels in the world and offers world-class entertainment, 16 distinctive restaurants, and a full-service health club and spa. A true destination resort and casino with a 37,000 square foot casino layout, the Las Vegas Hilton offers unsurpassed service and around-the-clock excitement. We are looking forward seeing members and guests of the Las Vegas Hilton at the track.
Dyno Shop Now Open!
Club Spring Mountain is proud to announce that our new Dyno Shop is now open for the use of our members. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Dyno Jet, the shop is located in the Lotus building and we encourage our members to take advantage of this convenient service. Dyno-tuning optimizes your engine’s operating parameters, ensuring optimum performance and efficiency. The dynamometer provides print-outs of the torque and power characteristics of the engine through the engine revolution range. The graphs can be used to determine the optimum speed or revolutions for gear changes to suit your driving style for optimum acceleration, and optimum track times!
The Dyno machine must be run with the assistance of James Barwell from Powertec Engineering, who is located in the office adjacent to the Dyno Shop. As a courtesy to James, please call first on his cell phone 702-481-5611 to ensure he is available. If you cannot reach James, check the Powertec Building, or call Simon Shepard at 714-369-3361.
Member Dyno Rates:
Set-up fee: $150.00, includes 3 power runs (approximately one hour)
$150 per additional hour
If you have any questions about the new Dyno service, please do not hesitate to contact us.
A Reminder to Club Members
Missing Towels. We are pleased to offer our members amenities to make your visit to Club Spring Mountain more  convenient, such as complimentary towel service in the locker room. Since our Grand Opening in May we have lost nearly 100 towels. We would like to continue providing this service to our members, so please help us by checking your belongings before leaving the club to ensure you are not taking our Club towels home with you. We appreciate your cooperation.
Karts only in designated areas. In the interest of safety and visibility we kindly ask that drive your kart ONLY in designated karting areas. Please do not drive your karts at any time in the paddock areas or through the tunnel. If you would like to take your kart out on the lower skid pad, please ask Ken Northrup for assistance and he will trailer your kart down to the paddock area safely. It is not safe to drive your kart outside of designated karting areas.
Fuel in your Garage. Please do not store fuel in your garage as it is against Nye County Fire Codes. If fuel is found in a garage the member will be subject to a fine levied by Nye County Fire officials.
Comments/Suggestions/Feedback?
We are always interested in your feedback and appreciate your comments and suggestions on how we can make your time at Club Spring Mountain more enjoyable. Thank you for your support, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ellen Delmore, your personal Country Club Representative, via email - ellen@springmountainmotorsports.com - or by phone TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.
We’ll see you at the Club!
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Club Spring Mountain
at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
3601 South Highway 160
Pahrump, NV 89048
TOLL FREE 800.391.6891
Local 775.727.6363
FAX 775.727.6366
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Radical Cup Race Report - Spring Mountain
October was a wonderful month to have the Radical Cup at Spring Mountain! Some exciting things went on so be sure to check out the race report and the updated Radical Cup Points
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