Club Spring Mountain News – September 2011

 

Shifting into High Gear at Club Spring Mountain

We hope you are ready for the busiest time of year at Club Spring Mountain this month, because we’ve got plans for you! The official end of summer is upon us and the Fall Season at Club Spring Mountain is now in full swing. This summer our most dedicated racers have been burning up the track in preparation for the first big race of the season on September 17-18, 2011. The starting grid will be packed with new and returning racers in both the Bracket-style and Radical competitions, so ALL makes and models of cars can participate in the fun. In addition, the .5-mile track extension that was closed during the summer will be in use for even more excitement. Also on the busy calendar this month is the Las Vegas PCA on September 24-25, 2011 with 30-minute run sessions scheduled throughout the day.

Autumn is the perfect time to come stay and play at Club Spring Mountain, with track weekends, races and fun events planned for the next few months. And as always, all the benefits of membership await your guests while youíre playing on the track, including working out in the fitness center, the massage center, the pool and Jacuzzi, racquetball, or visiting with members and friends in the luxurious lounge.

If you haven’t been to Club Spring Mountain lately, you will notice more changes to the skyline at the facility. With a move-in date in just a few short weeks on October 1, 2011, our 16-unit Residential Condominium/Garage Building is nearing completion. The new building features 16 luxury condominiums with kitchenettes and should allow you and your guests more space for overnight stays during high-demand Club weekends. Many of the units have two queen beds to accommodate larger families. Stay tuned…..there’s more news in store this season as plans are unveiled for future development at our state-of-the-art facility for motorsports enthusiasts. We think you will be happy with the changes.

Schedule your trip to Club Spring Mountain today with our easy online RSVP Form!

We’ll see you at the Club!

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Club Race THIS Weekend – September 17-18, 2011

Largest field of Radicals and Sports Cars to compete at the first event of the Season!

The next Club Spring Mountain Race Weekend of the season is THIS weekend, September 17-18, 2010 and it’s going to be HUGE! We hope to have the largest field of Radicals ever at this special event, with over 25 cars competing for trophies, points and bragging rights. The popular new Bracket-style race will be held both Saturday and Sunday, which includes ALL makes of cars! Slower cars and drivers will start the race with a time advantage over faster and more experienced drivers, so everyone has an equal chance to win the contest.

Please mark your calendars to attend this exciting event, which will include back-to-back run sessions all day, a Radical and Bracket-style race on both Saturday and Sunday, and a special Clubhouse dinner on Saturday night, September 17, 2011. On Saturday we will be running the 2.9-mile track, and on Sunday the 3.4-mile course will be in use. A complimentary continental breakfast will be served in the Clubhouse each day, and the price for lunches is $15.00 per person, and dinner is $35.00 per person, not including alcoholic beverages at the bar. We hope to have a GREAT turnout at the Clubhouse Dinner on Saturday night, so please make your plans to join us at this fun event. Don’t forget to RSVP for lunch and dinner to ensure enough food will be prepared for you and your guests!

Club members are cordially invited to participate in both the Radical and Bracket-style races. The cost for the race weekend for members and guests are $450.00 per day, which includes race fees and full track support. View the complete schedule, including event rules, for Saturday and Sunday‘s races. Invite your friends and family to come out and be your cheerleaders in one of our many race-viewing venues at the facility. With consecutive 25-minute sessions in Race Car, Sports Car and Novice Groups, you’ll have the time of your life as you compete with your fellow members at this unforgettable weekend race.

Special notice about practice sessions for this weekend’s event on Thursday and Friday, September 15-16, 2011. On Thursday members will have access to the 2.7-mile course from 9 am – 4 pm. Due to a special corporate event that will be utilizing the complete facility on Friday, September 16, members will not be allowed on the track from 8-2:30; however they will have access to the 2.9-mile track during special extended hours from 2:30 – 6:30 pm. On Saturday we will run on the 2.9-mile track with the 3.4-mile course selected for Sunday’s event. Call us if you have any questions.

Be sure to RSVP to Jill Lengyel, your personal Country Club Representative, to reserve your space for the weekend festivities. Jill can be reached TOLL FREE at the track 800.391.6891, via email jill@racespringmountain.com or by cell at 702-596-1843. Looking forward to seeing you at the Club this weekend!

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Miata Racers Remember 9/11 at Fall Contest

Rounds 11 and 12 of the Club Spring Mountain Miata Race Series (CSMMRS) took place over the September 10th and 11th weekend. The group competed on the 2.2 mile layout with some of the most intense racing the series has ever seen.

Saturday’s podium was covered by just 6 seconds with the first and second place competitors separated by a mere .3 of a second. The top step on the podium was captured by the current series point leader Mike Von Quilich. John Falb claimed second place, and Paul Lynch rounded out the fast 3.

Sunday’s race was no less exciting and while timing issues prevented an accurate measurement of the differences between competitors crossing the finish line, less than 3 seconds covered the fieldís fast laps. Mike Von Quilich found himself again standing on top of podium when all was said and done. John Falb took his second 2nd place of the weekend along with setting the raceís fastest lap. Lee Mixon captured his first podium finish of the series.

The series next event weekend is October 8-9, 2011. If you have questions or are interested in the series contact club member Tony Zito at (702)521-9966 or Blue996tt@gmail.com.

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Host YOUR Special Event at the Club

If your company is seeking new ways to reward and challenge its employees with unique team building and group events, Club Spring Mountain is the perfect venue. We offer some of the most exciting team building activities available today. Imagine putting your employee behind the wheel of a high performance sports car where they can learn, compete or simply challenge themselves in a safe, controlled racing environment. Itís an adrenaline rush like nothing theyíve previously experienced, and everyone walks away with unforgettable memories and real-world driving skills.

Featuring our fleet of high-powered late-model Corvettes, or the screaming fast Radical SR3 Race Cars, our corporate events are custom-designed for team-building, camaraderie and fun.

If you would like to celebrate a special occasion or host a memorable Corporate Event at Club Spring Mountain, we advise that you reserve your space as soon as possible. The 2012 Calendar and Event Schedule will be finalized and posted online very soon and we will make every effort to give our Club Members special priority.

Mike Weeks, Vice President of Sales, reports that the calendar is filling up quickly, so if you have a need for a Corporate Event or Track Rental please submit the dates immediately. For more information please contact Mike via email – mike@racespringmountain.com, by cell at 949.235.7810, or by phone TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.

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Club Member News

Michael Von Quilich, Charter Member of Club Spring Mountain and a seasoned racer, is once again competing in the Viper Cup Series and has been traveling around the country this year to different race tracks. The 2011 Viper Cup series started out at Sebring Raceway in May, then New Jersey Motor Sports Park in June. Michael received a third place podium finish at New Jersey. Then he and his team raced in July at Virginia International Raceway (VIR) and Mitch came along to help the team. He was a huge help! Then Michael and his team raced at Texas World Speedway over Labor Day weekend. Michael reports on his year in the Viper Cup Series, “I am fighting over fourth place in the standings. Our final two races are in October at Daytona.” Congratulations Michael, and best of success to you in your final contests!

If you have a submission for the Club Member news section, we encourage you to send it to us, and we will make every effort to include your write up in our Newsletter. Please send the information (and photos) to Jerra Morris via email at jerra@racespringmountain.com.

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Relax and Rejuvenate at the Club Massage Center

Soothe your tired muscles or just pamper yourself with a relaxing massage by our expert masseuse, Tina Edgerton. Tina is proficient in all forms of massage, including Swedish, Sports and Deep Tissue methods, and we have received rave reviews from members and guests about her services. Tina also specializes in aromatherapy massages. Choose from several enticing aromas to relax and rejuvenate your body and soul. Experiencing a massage is more than just relaxing your body and mind – there are specific physiological and psychological changes which occur, even more so when massage is utilized as a preventative, frequent therapy and not simply a mere luxury. Before or after an important race event many of our members have found their massage promotes both concentration and relaxation. Contact us to schedule your massage with Tina today!

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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 call us TOLL FREE at 800.391.6891.

We’ll see you at the Club!