Mann Engineering Track Day at Thunderhill Raceway, June 20th

Mann Engineering · 05-07-2008, 08:28 AM

We are proud to announce that we will be putting on a track day hosted by our favorite Open Track Club, Unlimited Laps. We would also like to thank the local Subaru dealers for their efforts in helping us out with this event as well. There will be giveaways available and we will be having two cars there for ride alongs. There will be a 2008 STI and a 2008 WRX. Dealers will have representatives there to answer any questions you have of the cars and there will be an SPT/STI parts display trailer for you all to drool at. :P

More details about the events will follow shortly.

This event is to get Subaru owners a feel of what their cars can do on the track. This is event is meant to be a learning experience. Now that you have spent the time and money on your car, this is an opportunity to see what it can do. :) In addition, this event is to show our Subie love as a community in the Bay Area. We would like to keep this to a Subaru only event.

Parts Discount for Participants:
We will also be doing discounts off parts for participants. We will take 10% OFF parts which include batteries, Mintex Xtreme Pads, DBA Rotors, Samco Hoses, Swift Springs, and AP Racing Big Brake Kits. We will check to see if your name is on our participant list before we provide any quotation. If your name is not on our registered list, we will quote you full prices from our website. Prices do not include sales tax.

Event Date: June 20, 2008
Location: Thunderhill Raceway located in Willows, CA
Entry Fee: 100USD
Late Entry Fee: 150USD
Spots are limited. So sign up fast! :)
Click Here to Register for the Event

Open Track Day Rules:
- NO refunds will be given for this event.
- Absolutely NO racing. This is an event for everyone to have some fun with their cars, to learn about them, and to see the vehicles that Subaru has to offer.
- Please sign up for your appropriate group. If we find that you are not in the correct group level for driving, we will put you in the group that we feel is appropriate.
- Helmets. You may bring your own or rent one at Thunderhill.
- Passengers. Drivers in Advanced and Intermediate groups may have passengers. Passengers are required to wear helmets. If we find that you are putting your passenger in danger, we will not allow you to have any passenger at all for the duration of the event. First and second timers at Thunderhill are required to have an instructor. Anybody else who would like to have an instructor, please note that when you are registering so that we know how many instructors to have on hand.
- Tech Inspection. We will be able to assist with Tech Inspections. Please use our contact page for an appointment. Tech Inspection Forms can be downloaded and printed out on the Unlimited Laps website.
Other shops that we recommend for Subaru Tech Inspections are:
LIC Motorsports, Novato, CA - Contact Noah for an appointment at (415) 892-7400.
Capitol Subaru of San Jose, San Jose, CA - Contact Justin in Service for an appointment at (408) 723-9500.

Please Note: This is not the complete list of rules. All rules that normally apply to Unlimited Laps events will also apply to this event. Please see the Unlimited Laps Website for the complete list of rules.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks,
Gary

pleiad7 · 05-07-2008, 08:39 AM

Sweet deal! Wish I had known sooner... Roo and I are already signed up for the NASA track day on June 7-8 at T-hill.

sea-scooby · 05-07-2008, 08:44 AM

hmm...it is ONLY 12 hours away...

BAC5.2 · 05-07-2008, 08:50 AM

Hmm, only 2791 miles... one way... and I'd need to rent some Subaru when I get there.

That would be hilarious. Bring a bunch of parts. Wheels with R-Comps, coilovers, brakes, turbo, UTEC, exhaust, etc. Rent some kind of turbocharged Subaru (or remove Turbo and UTEC from the list and get an N/A). Mod it in the parking lot. Race it. Back to stock. Return it!

sea-scooby · 05-07-2008, 08:52 AM

Fly out, do one of those 24hr test drives, mod car, race, demod and return it, then fly home!

stan_t · 05-07-2008, 11:00 AM

I am interested, working out the details before I register.

Is it okay to have a visitor and a dog attend and watch? How bad is a track day on tires, should I use the stock rims with Geolanders instead?

Stan

Mann Engineering · 05-07-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan_t

I am interested, working out the details before I register.

Is it okay to have a visitor and a dog attend and watch? How bad is a track day on tires, should I use the stock rims with Geolanders instead?

Stan

Stan,

Vistors are more than welcome. Just make sure to see if they will need lunch or not. I believe dogs are okay as long as they are on a leash at all times.

Tire life will vary on how hard you drive your car. I would not recommend using the Geolanders.

Thanks,
Gary

pleiad7 · 05-07-2008, 12:52 PM

Agree on the Geos... you want some rubber that sticks. Your tires will be ok if you limit the amount of time you spend sideways.

Northwest Tan · 05-07-2008, 01:38 PM

I am so subscribed!

pleiad7 · 05-07-2008, 01:52 PM

Oh man, now you guys make me want to reschedule and attend this track day rather than the earlier one... That'd be sweet if we could get a group of Foresters together.

Northwest Tan · 05-07-2008, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiad7

Oh man, now you guys make me want to reschedule and attend this track day rather than the earlier one... That'd be sweet if we could get a group of Foresters together.

LOL I'm not even sure if I can make it. But I'm going to try!

SKSTI · 05-07-2008, 04:49 PM

Yep, go with something a little stickier than the Geos.

$100 is a bargain. It's not uncommon for riders to spend $275-$300 for a motorbike track day. This is dirt cheap.

LGT Nut · 05-07-2008, 05:39 PM

tempting

edit: NM. I just relized that this is a friday. dang. If it was a saturday or sunday, that would be a different story.

pleiad7 · 05-07-2008, 06:59 PM

Crap. No can do on a Friday...

badbatzmaru · 05-07-2008, 07:49 PM

May have to take a day off from work for this one. I'm due for a comp day after all the weekends I've been working lately - only problem is that I may be out of the country, but there is no way to know for sure until more time has elapsed... hmm...

05-07-2008, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mann Engineering Vendor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 679 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Mann Engineering Track Day at Thunderhill Raceway, June 20th We are proud to announce that we will be putting on a track day hosted by our favorite Open Track Club, Unlimited Laps. We would also like to thank the local Subaru dealers for their efforts in helping us out with this event as well. There will be giveaways available and we will be having two cars there for ride alongs. There will be a 2008 STI and a 2008 WRX. Dealers will have representatives there to answer any questions you have of the cars and there will be an SPT/STI parts display trailer for you all to drool at. :P More details about the events will follow shortly. This event is to get Subaru owners a feel of what their cars can do on the track. This is event is meant to be a learning experience. Now that you have spent the time and money on your car, this is an opportunity to see what it can do. :) In addition, this event is to show our Subie love as a community in the Bay Area. We would like to keep this to a Subaru only event. Parts Discount for Participants: We will also be doing discounts off parts for participants. We will take 10% OFF parts which include batteries, Mintex Xtreme Pads, DBA Rotors, Samco Hoses, Swift Springs, and AP Racing Big Brake Kits. We will check to see if your name is on our participant list before we provide any quotation. If your name is not on our registered list, we will quote you full prices from our website. Prices do not include sales tax. Event Date: June 20, 2008 Location: Thunderhill Raceway located in Willows, CA Entry Fee: 100USD Late Entry Fee: 150USD Spots are limited. So sign up fast! :) Click Here to Register for the Event Open Track Day Rules: - NO refunds will be given for this event. - Absolutely NO racing. This is an event for everyone to have some fun with their cars, to learn about them, and to see the vehicles that Subaru has to offer. - Please sign up for your appropriate group. If we find that you are not in the correct group level for driving, we will put you in the group that we feel is appropriate. - Helmets. You may bring your own or rent one at Thunderhill. - Passengers. Drivers in Advanced and Intermediate groups may have passengers. Passengers are required to wear helmets. If we find that you are putting your passenger in danger, we will not allow you to have any passenger at all for the duration of the event. First and second timers at Thunderhill are required to have an instructor. Anybody else who would like to have an instructor, please note that when you are registering so that we know how many instructors to have on hand. - Tech Inspection. We will be able to assist with Tech Inspections. Please use our contact page for an appointment. Tech Inspection Forms can be downloaded and printed out on the Unlimited Laps website. Other shops that we recommend for Subaru Tech Inspections are: LIC Motorsports, Novato, CA - Contact Noah for an appointment at (415) 892-7400. Capitol Subaru of San Jose, San Jose, CA - Contact Justin in Service for an appointment at (408) 723-9500. Please Note: This is not the complete list of rules. All rules that normally apply to Unlimited Laps events will also apply to this event. Please see the Unlimited Laps Website for the complete list of rules. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks, Gary __________________ Mann Engineering www.mann-engineering.com

05-07-2008, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 11,398 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Sweet deal! Wish I had known sooner... Roo and I are already signed up for the NASA track day on June 7-8 at T-hill. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ "SViXen II" (World's Largest Paperweight)

05-07-2008, 08:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 6,060 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 37 / 100%	hmm...it is ONLY 12 hours away... __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (BoBBytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

05-07-2008, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
BAC5.2 iMod Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 6,488 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Hmm, only 2791 miles... one way... and I'd need to rent some Subaru when I get there. That would be hilarious. Bring a bunch of parts. Wheels with R-Comps, coilovers, brakes, turbo, UTEC, exhaust, etc. Rent some kind of turbocharged Subaru (or remove Turbo and UTEC from the list and get an N/A). Mod it in the parking lot. Race it. Back to stock. Return it! __________________ The Aggressive™ -- You don't know about it. 1998 Forester S - Big brakes, Big Tires, 5-gears.

05-07-2008, 08:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Renton, Wa Posts: 6,060 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 37 / 100%	Fly out, do one of those 24hr test drives, mod car, race, demod and return it, then fly home! __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (BoBBytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

05-07-2008, 11:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
stan_t Enjoyn the ride Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 553 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I am interested, working out the details before I register. Is it okay to have a visitor and a dog attend and watch? How bad is a track day on tires, should I use the stock rims with Geolanders instead? Stan __________________ '07 XT 5MT, COBB Stage 2 handling > power > looks

05-07-2008, 12:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 11,398 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Agree on the Geos... you want some rubber that sticks. Your tires will be ok if you limit the amount of time you spend sideways. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ "SViXen II" (World's Largest Paperweight)

05-07-2008, 01:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Northwest Tan Scatter Brain Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,176 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	I am so subscribed! __________________ what's on Moose

05-07-2008, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 11,398 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Oh man, now you guys make me want to reschedule and attend this track day rather than the earlier one... That'd be sweet if we could get a group of Foresters together. __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ "SViXen II" (World's Largest Paperweight)

05-07-2008, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
SKSTI Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,045 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Yep, go with something a little stickier than the Geos. $100 is a bargain. It's not uncommon for riders to spend $275-$300 for a motorbike track day. This is dirt cheap. __________________ 06 CGM FXT

05-07-2008, 05:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
LGT Nut Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boulder Creek, Ca Posts: 21 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	tempting edit: NM. I just relized that this is a friday. dang. If it was a saturday or sunday, that would be a different story. __________________ ----------------------------------- Ben (LGT Nut) & Krystal (Fishee FXT) In the Woods Boulder Creek - 06 Legacy GT Sedan Silver - 04 Forester XT Black Last edited by LGT Nut : 05-07-2008 at 05:46 PM.

05-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Redneck yard of the week, near Forest(er)ville, CA Posts: 11,398 Gallery: 8 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Crap. No can do on a Friday... __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki" 92 SVX LS-L ~ "SViXen II" (World's Largest Paperweight)

05-07-2008, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
badbatzmaru Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: saratoga,ca Posts: 569 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	May have to take a day off from work for this one. I'm due for a comp day after all the weekends I've been working lately - only problem is that I may be out of the country, but there is no way to know for sure until more time has elapsed... hmm... __________________ 05XT 5SPD mods (his) 06X 4EAT stock (hers)

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