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Radical Cup Race Report - Round 2
On March 8th & 9th, we had our second round of the 2008 Radical Cup! Please read an exciting review from Jeff Shafer!
2008 points have been updated!
Spring Mountain’s March 2008 Newsletter
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Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch News
March 2008 Edition
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Craving an Adrenaline Rush?Greetings!
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Spotlight on Partner
Pfadt Race Engineering
Pfadt Race Engineering, from Salt Lake City, Utah, has been attending events at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch since 2005. In fact, almost all of its products have been tested and developed on Spring Mountain’s 3.1 mile course! Prior to the launch of any of Pfadt’s products, their suspension components are put through the paces of rigorous track and street use. According to Robbin Pfadt, co-owner of Pfadt Race Engineering, “Spring Mountain offers a unique testing ground with the famous “drop,” challenging tight turns and long fast straight-aways.”
Pfadt Race Engineering is a well-respected engineering firm that designs, tests, and manufactures suspension and race components for C5, C6 and C6 Z06 Corvettes, with a C4 line in the works. Products include adjustable sway bars, adjustable coil overs, inverted shock absorbers, bushings, camber kits, race seat mounting kits and much more. The Company focuses on building product lines both for the serious racer and the daily driver “enthusiast.” Chief Engineer and President, Aaron Pfadt, is a formally trained Mechanical Engineer and spent 10 years in Detroit working for General Motors and Chrysler. Those skills are now put to work pursuing his love of racing and Corvettes in his own company.
Aaron and Robbin Pfadt
(pictured above) a friendly and professional husband-and-wife partnership, attended their first Corvette Track Days as an official sponsor in the fall of 2006 and they haven’t missed one since. As enthusiastic sponsors and participants, Robbin comments, “Spring Mountain puts on an event unlike any other we’ve ever attended and we are honored to be a part of their success! From the helpful, well-organized staff, to the highly experienced and friendly instructors, Corvette Track Days offer drivers of all skill levels a full weekend of productive, exciting track time.”
Pfadt has contributed to many success stories from their happy clients. One of their favorite customer stories is from a Club Spring Mountain member who decided to purchase and install Pfadt’s coil-overs and sway bars. Aaron and Robbin had met club member Bob Evans several times at events at Spring Mountain and at their local track, Miller Motorsports Park. Bob quite possibly has more time on the Spring Mountain track in a Corvette than any other Club member. Always friendly and interested, Bob had been considering Pfadt’s suspension package for quite some time and after finally taking the plunge, he had the opportunity to run his C5 Z06 through the paces on the 2.2 mile course. Robbin recalls a moment that made their day, “At about 2:00 in the afternoon, our phone rang and on the other end was an ecstatic Bob. He was happy to call and report that after adding our suspension and making no other chassis or engine changes, he suddenly took 3 seconds off of his personal best time!”
Aaron Pfadt summarizes, “We couldn’t ask for a better testimonial, or a happier customer.”
We are honored to work with Pfadt Race Engineering as a valued partner.
For more information about Pfadt Race Engineering, visit their website or call the company TOLL FREE at 888-972-2464.
Our Sponsors:
View the complete list of
partners and sponsors!
Thank you for your support.
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Whether your preference is a high-performance car or a kart, a plane or an off-road vehicle, we’ve got an unforgettable experience waiting for you here! On March 2 we held our Grand Opening  Celebration - Karnival of Karts - at Spring Mountain, and it was a huge success with over 50 karts participating in the festivities. Spring Mountain Kart Club is the perfect way to experience a challenging track and a fleet of high performance karts with an activity that involves the whole family. You can become a member of the Kart Club for a Initiation fee of $2,500, dues of $100 per month with full access to amenities including our beautiful new Clubhouse which is nearly complete! Check out our rockin’ new Kart Video, created by Ken Melgoza.
Got Spring Fever? The perfect cure for someone who needs a boost is a Gift Certificate for the Corvette Advanced Driving School, Radical Racing School, or Lotus Performance Driving School. Spring is the ideal time to visit Spring Mountain - the wildflowers are in bloom and the weather is just about as perfect as it gets. Our Gift Certificates are available in all denominations, so call to order yours today!
Thank you for your business and support. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our school programs, karting programs, track rentals, country club, and more. We are always happy to hear from you, so call us TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.
We’ll see you at the track this Spring!
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Honeymoon at Spring Mountain
“Once upon a time, two Corvettes fell in love - and so did their drivers.” So reads the wedding invitation of Joe and  Cindy Orrico, from Costa Mesa, California. Joe and Cindy, a couple who are “crazy about each other AND their Corvettes” enjoy life to the fullest - on and off the racetrack. Both avid motorsports fans, Joe and Cindy originally met at one of their local Corvette Super Sports Club monthly meetings. With so much in common it seemed destined that the two should fall in love and ride off into the sunset together - in a Corvette, of course!
California Speedway was the venue for the wedding on October 14, 2006. Cindy, a charismatic and vivacious Corvette aficionado, describes the wedding as “the most awesome day of our lives!” Cindy’s employer thoughtfully rented a motor home for the bride’s use as a dressing room.  The ceremony was held before 80 of their closest friends, at Lot 14 of the Autocross course. This bridal procession was on wheels: Cindy and her maid-of-honor drove to the altar in her maid-of-honor’s 2002 Coupe with a bridal veil hanging from the trunk. Joe and his best man drove to the altar with tuxedo tails hanging from his best man’s 2002 Z06. Both bride and groom wore matching driving suits, and Cindy’s bouquet was hand crafted by the bride and her mother from an inverted orange cone. Cindy also sewed tiny orange cones into her garter. After the ceremony, Joe and Cindy took a victory lap in Joe’s car, both holding large checkered flags out the windows!
Everyone in attendance commented that they had never seen a wedding so easy and natural. As the invitation specified, “Dress - Definitely NOT Formal!” The icing on the cake? Joe and Cindy spent their honeymoon at Spring Mountain’s Corvette Track Days with fellow motorsports enthusiasts, celebrating their love for each other and for Corvettes. Joe and Cindy, thanks for sharing your special day with Spring Mountain readers. We appreciate your enthusiasm for motorsports and your zest for life. Do you have a human interest story about Spring Mountain? Send your story to Jerra Morris at jerra@springmountainmotorsports.com and we will make every effort to include it in one of our monthly newsletters.
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Chevrolet News
By Janet Curran 
What a great time everyone had at Corvette Track Days on February 9 and 10! There were 123 registered drivers and about 250 people for our fabulous dinner. Art Spong, Corvette Brand Quality Manager and Kirk Binnion, Lead Corvette Designer spent the weekend chatting with attendees, answering questions and even some time driving on the track. Raffle prizes were donated by Spring Mountain, Pfadt Engineering, Stop Tech, Innovative Automotive Products, Pahrump Nugget Casino & Hotel and CORSA Exhaust. Kirk Binnion donated one of his very special, limited edition, autographed ZR1 prints to the raffle. Photos by Charles Adamson.
Jim Browning and Jim Browning Jr.
from CORSA journeyed out to Spring Mountain to visit with all of the Corvette Track Days participants. During Saturday’s lunch break Jim Jr. and Spring Mountain’s Tony Johnson installed a CORSA exhaust on a Spring Mountain 2008 Z51 to show the attendees just how quick and easy the installation can be.This was the first time that Corvette Track Days was held in the new Corvette building and it exemplified just how far Corvette Track Days has come in the last 9 years. Spring Mountain Corvette Track Days was the first regularly  held, non-competitive, Corvette only, road track event in the United States. This is where the Corvette Family comes together from all over the United States and Canada for camaraderie and to learn about our fabulous Corvettes.
Mothers Polish
presented a workshop on car care and the use of its products. This was very apropos. After spending two days driving on the track most of the cars were in need of a little loving care. Pete Callaway of Callaway Cars was on hand with the Spring Mountain Callaway Corvette and spent lots of time responding to questions. Pomona Valley Corvette Association won the Club participation award with over 30 people in attendance. This club seems unbeatable when it comes to participation and enthusiasm. Our dedicated group from Colorado again brought their cars to run in the warm Nevada sun. Distance does not seem to matter when you have such passionate participants.The Spring Mountain Pratt & Miller C6RS is nearing completion and the excitement is building. Look for a special announcement about this very special Katech powered 8.2 liter, 600 horsepower Corvette on steroids.Spring Mountain has taken delivery of two more 2008 Z51 Corvettes for the Corvette Advanced Driving School fleet and more are yet to come.
Corvette Happenings
Below is a list of upcoming Corvette Events for the next few months. Our representatives will be in attendance at each of these events, so come on over and say hello!
March 12-15, 2008 ALMS Sebring, FL (12 hours)
March 27-29, 2008 Parade of Pistons, Hawthorne Airport, CA
April 5, 2008 ALMS St. Petersburg, FL
April 5-6, 2008 Corvette Track Days, Spring Mountain, Pahrump NV
April 19, 2008 ALMS Long Beach Grand Prix
April 24-26, 2008 National Corvette Museum’s C5/C6 Bash, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY
May 4, 2008 Corvettes Limited Car Show, El Monte, CA
May 18, 2008 ALMS Salt Lake City, UT
Looking forward to seeing you at any of these Corvette events.
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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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Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
3601 South Highway 160 
Pahrump, NV 89048
TOLL FREE: 800.391.6891
Local: 775.727.6363
FAX: 775.727.6366
www.RaceSpringMountain.com
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Club Spring Mountain News - March 2008
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Club Spring Mountain News
March 2008
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 Save the Date - May 3-4, 2008 Clubhouse Grand Opening Weekend!
Mark your calendars, make your travel arrangements - you don’t want to miss this HUGE party! We are making some big plans for our exclusive Grand Opening Extravaganza Weekend to celebrate the completion of the fabulous new Member Clubhouse on May 3-4, 2008. Tentative agenda includes VIP tours, Exotic Cars on display, Parade Laps, Spring Mountain Series Races, Exhibitions, music and dancing, and a grand celebration on Saturday night! Please make your plans to join us for this exciting event. We would like to thank you for your support of Club Spring Mountain and join in the celebration of the completion of YOUR member clubhouse! More details about this event will be sent to you in upcoming newsletters and communciations.
NEW Spring Mountain 2008 Radical, Sports & Exotic Car Race Series
 We are thrilled to announce the NEW Spring Mountain Radical, Sports & Exotic Car Racing Series. Exclusively for members of Club Spring Mountain, the series consists of a two-day event on seven weekends through the year. The series, which begins later this month, will include official race flaggers, Corner Workers and an Ambulance on stand-by. A competition with a ‘race start’ will be held each day of the series in grid order by qualifying time. At the end of the weekend Trophies will be presented to the winners of each race.
Spring Mountain 2008 Radical, Sports & Exotic Car Series Dates:
March 22-23, 2008
April 19-20, 2008
May 3-4, 2008
August 30-31, 2008
October 25-26, 2008
November 29-30, 2008
December 13-14, 2008
The following groups will be set up for the Radical cars participating in the series:
- Radical Rookie - Radical owners driving any Radical for one year or less
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Radical SR3 with any size engine; or SR5 or Pro6 with 1300 cc engine
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Unlimited Radical Group - SR8, Pro6 with 1300 or higher cc engine
Spring Mountain Sports & Exotic Car Series
 The Spring Mountain Sports & Exotic Car series will run on the same dates as the Radical series, and will include a race start in grid order by qualifying time, with trophies for the winners. Spring Mountain Race officials will determine if the sports cars will qualify to run in the same run group with the Radical cars, but a separate race will be run for the Sports & Exotic Car category.
Please note that strict passing rules will be followed for the Spring Mountain Race Series for all participating drivers. Passing is acceptable on a straight without a point by. Passing on corners is acceptable with a point by except NO passing any Radical or other Sports or Exotic car displaying a red X on the rear of the car. If the passing car causes damage to another car while passing or is involved in an accident, and fault has been determined by the race supervisor, the person at fault is responsible for the other car’s damage.
Ths cost for registration for each series weekend is $200.00, which includes lunch each day and all services except mechanical Support. For any of our members who are interested in mechanical support for their car, the cost is an additional $150.00 per day.
Please sign up with Ellen for the Spring Mountain Racing series. We are looking forward to racing with you!
 Member Weekend February 17-18By Ellen Delmore, Country Club Coordinator
What a weekend we had last month, with over 20 members and a variety of their guests it was an exciting two days of driving.
 Bruce Jameson and his entire family enjoyed their newly purchased Radicals and a few trips in the helicopter.
The buzz on the paddock was the anticipation of the Karnival of Karts Open House March 2. Members are so excited to try the new track. Member Mark McCarthy purchased a new kart to run on the day of the opening. We did have a bit of a kart teaser as we designated an hour and a half on the 1.5-mile track for members to experience the ride.
Co-owner John Morris was out with usual enthusiasm giving Radical and helicopter rides and  giving tours of the “soon to be open” Club House. John is so generous with his time, if you’ve never been in a helicopter it is his great pleasure to take you up. Email Ellen and let her know when you’re coming out and if the helicopter and John are available, we’ll set it up!
There were also many other members that gave rides to guests. Kirk Shroyer gave rides and Mark McCarthy was showing guest Elizabeth Pickard around the track in his Lotus. Fred Chin was out with his entire Porsche crew, which made for some serious action. Dave Tweedlie, Jeff Shafer and a lot of other Radical enthusiasts enjoyed a fast day on the track. It  was such a friendly, family atmosphere that weekend. As the weather gets warmer we look forward to seeing many of you and your family at the track. With so many events in the works it is impossible for you to miss an exciting weekend.
Check out all the exciting pictures, we hope you enjoyed yourself as much as the staff did.
Karnival of Karts - March 2
 The Karnival of Karts Grand Opening event was a huge success, with over 50 karts participating in the festivities. Marc and Suzanne Segal, participants in the event, commented, “THANK YOU … for the Kart open house. The track is awesome. It is a perfect mix of high speed and technical all in one. The new sections blend perfectly with the road course. Everyone was very helpful. Having the owner of the track come over and welcome us along with Dave Petrie was great. A special thanks to Ken Northrup for his expertise, knowledge and passion for the sport!”
Ken Melgoza, Charter Member, prepared this short video to introduce our new Karting Program on our website. Thank you, Ken! Check out our new Kart Video!
Remember this is YOUR Club,
and we always appreciate your input on how we can serve you better. 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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Spring Mountain
at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
3601 South
Highway 160
Pahrump, NV 89048
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AMPT™ Adds a New Twist to Parade of Pistons™
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch to Display Hot Cars & Cool Aircraft
February 15, 2008 (Duluth, MN) – Today AMPT Associates, Inc. announced that Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch has joined FLYNG Magazine’s Parade of Pistons. Spring Mountain is an exclusive club for adrenaline junkies who prefer to drive a high-performance sports car than drive a golf ball or fly exciting sport aircraft rather than fly fish. And since the cross over between performance auto enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts is quite strong, AMPT Associates is providing Parade of Pistons guests an opportunity to be exposed to piston-powered high-performance on four wheels rather than three.
“At AMPT, our business is founded on marketing exciting products and services to an active demographic who enjoys aviation, marine, powersports and transportation, hence our name A-M-P-T,” states Randy S. Bolinger, Managing Director of Aviation for AMPT Associates. “Aviation research indicates that the same consumer who purchases an aircraft is also an auto enthusiast, boat enthusiast and/or motorcycle enthusiast. For many adventure-minded consumers, these avocations are not mutually exclusive and that is exactly why Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is heaven on earth for an adrenaline junkie,” adds Bolinger.
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is conveniently located in Pahrump, Nevada only 45 miles west of Las Vegas. The firm sponsors 1, 2 and 3-day Corvette Driving Programs, Radical Racing Schools, Lotus Performance Driving Schools, and Club Spring Mountain – an exclusive private Motorsports Country Club for members only. Anyone can become a member of Club Spring Mountain and the club offers various levels of corporate and private memberships to meet the needs of any serious motorsports enthusiast.
The ranch boasts three different track configurations, a full paddock area with garages that members can rent to store their exotic cars between track sessions, and a beautiful new resort-style clubhouse with a pool, spa and workout facilities for Club members. Members are offered preferred track time, private instruction, affiliate relationships with car clubs, special events, and an exclusive opportunity to drive the challenging Spring Mountain track on their designated member days.
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch provides the ultimate year-round location to hone driving skills or treat family, friends or business associates to an unforgettable motorsports experience. Recently the firm announced the addition of a world-class Go-Kart track and a Flying Club.
“Because so many of our members are also aviation enthusiasts, Spring Mountain recently launched our own flying club for members using the sleek new Remos G-3 Light Sport Aircraft,” stated Jerra Morris Director of Marketing. “We now offer a thrill-seekers special Drive-Kart-Fly Experience for members that is quickly becoming tremendously popular and we thought that Parade of Pistons would be a great place to reach people interested in both aviation and motorsports,” Morris concluded.
Spring Mountain Motosports will be displaying a Lamborghini and Remos aircraft at the Los Angeles Parade of Pistons event at Hawthorne Municipal Airport, March 27 – 29, 2008. For more details and to see a complete list of exhibitors, visit www.paradeofpistons.com.
AMPT Associates, Inc. is a highly-specialized, full-service strategic planning, marketing, communications/public relations and event management firm serving the Aviation, Marine, Powersports and Transportation industries. AMPT Associates, Inc. also operates AMPT Expos, a series of innovative demonstration tours, lifestyle events and trade show displays called OEM™ (On-site Experiential Marketing) to help original equipment manufacturers promote premium consumer products. To find out more about AMPT services, call 218.525.6228 today or visit www.AMPTassociates.com and leverage the power of AMPT.
ABOUT SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RANCH
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch is a 193-acre facility for motorsports enthusiasts located in Pahrump, Nevada. The Nevada-based firm is headed by John Morris and Brad Rambo, two motorsports enthusiasts from California who have founded successful businesses in other industries (www.AdvancedAccess.com and www.IndependentTradingCo.com). Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch includes a variety track configurations ranging from 2.2 miles to 3.5 total miles, and also includes a 5,000 square-foot administration building, an 8,000 square-foot building dedicated to Corvette Driving School operations, 56 garages for rental, and is home of the Advanced Driving School. In 2006, the firm launched Club Spring Mountain, a Private Motorsports Country Club with special amenities including an exclusive resort-style club house with viewing tower and guaranteed track time for its members.
SPRING MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS RANCH is an independently owned and operated Nevada LLC, privately funded and headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada. Additional information about Spring Mountain Advanced Driving School can be obtained by calling toll free 800.391.6891, or 775.727.6363, by email info@springmountainmotorsports.com, or by visiting website at www.racespringmountain.com.
Spring Mountain’s February Newsletter
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch News
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More Heartbeats Per Minute
at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch!Greetings,
 Welcome to Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, where we’re revving our engines and getting ready to introduce a whole new lineup of attractions this season! Our new advertising slogan, “More Heartbeats per Minute” seems appropriate for the season, but it’s actually for a different reason. Not only have we been filling our Driving Schools with more Corvette, Radical and Lotus enthusiasts and holding exciting events, we have made plans for even more adrenaline-raising activities for people of all ages. This month we are introducing Spring Mountain Karting! Offering a challenging and fast track and a fleet of high performance karts, this activity is fun for the whole family. Read more info about this new attraction below and get ready to Join our Kart Club!
Construction continues on the Clubhouse for members of Club Spring Mountain, and we are planning for a HUGE Grand Opening Celebration this spring. Our Clubhouse will feature 8000 square feet of deluxe amenities, including a plush lounge area with a full kitchen for entertainment, an elevated viewing station, Plasma TVs for viewing track activities, spa area, Jacuzzi, and more. (Click on the image for a larger version.)
Another exciting addition to the Spring Mountain repertoire is the new Spring Mountain Flying Club. For those who have always wanted to try it, we’ll be offering rides and flight lessons in our ultra-cool 2-seater Light Sport Planes - perfect for thrill seekers of all ages.
 Show someone you love them this Valentine’s Day with a Gift Certificate for the Corvette Advanced Driving School, Radical Racing School, or Lotus Performance Driving School. Our Gift Certificates are available in all denominations, so call to order yours today!
We sincerely appreciate your business and support. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our school programs, karting programs, track rentals, country club, and more. We are always happy to hear from you, so call us TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.
We’ll see you at the track this season!
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Introducing Spring Mountain Karting
Spring Mountain officials announced today the modification of the “Radical Loop” section of Spring Mountain Raceway to accommodate a world-class Kart track for Members of Club Spring Mountain, a  Private Motorsports Club. The 1.2-mile mile track features 14 corners with exhilarating elevation changes, with the longest straight measuring a screaming 890 feet. The average width of the track is a generous 36′ with an ultra-smooth surface - perfect for high-performance kart competition. Karting is a great activity for the entire family.Members of Club Spring Mountain will be the first to experience our new Kart track as existing Club memberships include full karting privileges. Run sessions for Kart Club members are available between sessions on certain days, and an average of eight (8) days per month will be dedicated exclusively to Karting on the 1.2-mile track. Two (2) weekends per month will be designated Kart weekends at Spring Mountain - one weekend dedicated  exclusively to Karts on the 1.2-mile track, and the other will alternate between Karts and Cars with Club Members. View our Event Calendar to see the specific Karting days available. Our fleet of top-of-the line, high-performance Karts is from Acceleration Karting in Las Vegas, one of our valued partners.Join Spring Mountain’s Kart Club for a limited time at a great value! Initiation fees are a one-time fee of $2,500, and $100 per month Membership dues, with NO day use fees. Your Kart membership can be upgraded at any time in the future to a Classic or Charter Membership, with a credit for the value of your original Kart Club Initiation fees. For additional information about becoming a member of Spring Mountain’s new Kart Club, call us TODAY TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891, or Contact Us.
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Chevrolet News
By Janet Curran 
There are lots of exciting happenings at Spring Mountain.
Spring Mountain has just added three new 2008 Z51 Corvettes to the Corvette School fleet and more cars are on the way.
The Pratt & Miller crew are working expeditiously on our new C6RS. The carbon panels are  mounted and the car goes to the paint shop next week. In just a very few weeks the new Super Vette will leave the cold of Michigan for the warm and welcoming Spring Mountain track.
Jim Browning of Corsa Performance Exhausts has sent cat-back systems for some of our School Corvettes. Students now have the opportunity to compare the sound and sensation of OEM stock exhaust with the Corsa systems on our C6 Z06, C6 Z51 6-speed and C6 Z51 automatic paddle shifter Corvettes. Just how loud do you want your car? Listen to our Corvettes and decide which sound is the right one for you.
 Corvette, Cadillac and NASCAR racecar driver Ron Fellows paid a visit to Spring Mountain on Monday February 4. (Ron is pictured at right between Victor Resendiz and Dave Petrie.) Ron was preparing a class for the buyers of the Pratt and Miller C6RS, and we are pleased to announce he will be instructing this class at Spring Mountain with the support of our staff. Our Corvette students were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with this racing icon and each took home an autographed poster.
Corvette Happenings Below is a list of upcoming Corvette Events for the next few months. Our representatives will be in attendance at each of these events, so don’t be shy - come over and say hello!
February 9-10, 2008
Corvette Track Days, Spring Mountain, Pahrump NV
March 12-15, 2008 ALMS Sebring, FL (12 hours)
April 5, 2008 ALMS St. Petersburg, FL
April 5-6, 2008 Corvette Track Days, Spring Mountain, Pahrump NV
April 19, 2008 ALMS Long Beach Grand Prix
April 24-26, 2008 National Corvette Museum’s C5/C6 Bash, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY
April 25, 2008 ALMS Houston, TX
May 4, 2008 Corvettes Limited Car Show, El Monte, CA
May 18, 2008 ALMS Salt Lake City, UT
Looking forward to seeing you at any of these Corvette events.
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Spring Mountain Flying Club
Club Spring Mountain has brought in a fleet of two (2) Remos G-3 Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) at our Private Motorsports Country Club for our members’ use and enjoyment. Whether you’re just curious about flying or you’ve had some experience with aviation, Spring Mountain’s Flying Club is the perfect way to discover the Light Sport Aircraft that’s revolutionizing the industry! Light Sport Aircraft are easier to learn, more affordable, safe, and tons of FUN. Find out what we’re all about - call today or visit our website!
Spring Mountain Flying Club will offer flight lessons for students who wish to obtain their Light Sport Aircraft License. A Light Sport Aircraft license can require as little as 20 hours of flight time! Our fleet of planes will also be available to club members to rent at a special member price.
CALL TODAY!
to find out more about
our Flying Club
800.391.6891
Radicals Compete at Laguna Seca Race Report by Jeff Shafer
Radical Cup racers
braved the stormy weather up in Monterey and gathered for competition at Laguna Seca Raceway on February 1-3, 2008. The weather would be the story for the first few rounds of the 2008 Radical West Cup. We knew we were taking our chances with Laguna Seca in February but now we have proved that rain is not a problem. Over half of the U.K. championship would be held in rainy weather but this would be the first time for the Radical West Cup to run in full wet conditions.
Superbowl Sunday was full of track time, wet weather and a Superbowl party to boot. The drivers had very limited rain experience before today so the first test session was getting acclimated with the conditions. Rooster tails were flying and heavy rain was falling with deep standing water around the track. Radical contenders were very successful in adapting and there were only a couple harmless spins.
Although the track was wet and cold when the green flag dropped, Tim Day immediately took the lead as Dave Tweedlie, Bob Majorino, Craig Oka, and the rest of the field followed suit. Matt Maddox had some difficulty through the first corner but managed to catch up to the field and pass Craig on the final lap. Dave pushed hard and produced the fastest lap of the race. Pete Fowler had an unfortunate spin while leading in turn six, while Ken Davis looked to have this track down pat in his Lola sports 2000 to win the Invitational class.
The final race found mixed conditions with most of the track dry. Our defending champion Tim Day started from the pole and once again set sail to put another win under his belt. The “Godfather” Bob Majorino pulled one of his trademarked turn it on at the end strategies to pass Dave Tweedlie and was catching Tim Day but ran out of time.
Ken Davis once again took the victory in the Invitational but not without Pete Fowlers help. Pete showed a lot of speed in the wet passing most of the SR3’s until he encountered a slight mechanical problem.
The next Radical Cup event is March 8-9 at Spring Mountain!
Would you like to be a part of the Radical Cup team? Find out more about the Radical Cup, and view our new and pre-owned Radicals for Sale!
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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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Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch
3601 South Highway 160 
Pahrump, NV 89048
TOLL FREE: 800.391.6891
Local: 775.727.6363
FAX: 775.727.6366
www.RaceSpringMountain.com
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