West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th - Focaljet

**Draxas** · 04-16-2005, 07:37 PM

Just wanted to get a West Coast Focus Challenge thread started.

We are only 3 weeks away from the next West Coast Focus Challenge event, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to know about it and chime in. We are hoping for a great turnout. We havent had a Focus Challenge event since last September, so I know many of you have been waiting a long time.

Buttonwillow is a GREAT track! Plenty of length, some elevation change, and tons of fun. Even if you are a newby, we will have MANY experienced drivers at this event who will be able to teach you many things about driving your car at its limit, safely.

Post here if you will be there, think you will be there, or have some questions for us before making a decision.

Nikolas

**belacyrf** · 04-16-2005, 07:46 PM

I'll be there as a cheer-leader. I miss hanging with the track monkeys. The focus unfortunately will not be there.

**pitchblack23** · 04-16-2005, 07:55 PM

When do we get a No-Coast Focus Challenge?

**Draxas** · 04-16-2005, 08:01 PM

Look for a MidWest event in 2006. Possibly Mid Ohio or another race facility near the center of the country. As well as an event in the South East, North East, and NorthWest... We're taking this thing NATIONAL baby!

Nikolas

**slidemaster** · 04-16-2005, 08:08 PM

I'll be there, but it appears as just a coach or in a rental.

**02_smurf** · 04-16-2005, 09:00 PM

I'll be there!!

Alan, why in a rental, the stang break?

**20SVT04** · 04-18-2005, 11:59 AM

I might be there, what does the $160 cover in all? Just the track price, or some other things too.? Thanks.

**slidemaster** · 04-18-2005, 12:15 PM

ya, it lost its motor. Taking the heads off today. The question is...short block or long block.

Ran increadable until then. Have it on camera getting by a turbo MR2 that ran 131s so I really dont know where I ended by lap time. No warning on the engine letting go.

At least its a Ford so it wont cost 15k for the engine

**BUR_ZX3** · 04-18-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

I might be there, what does the $160 cover in all? Just the track price, or some other things too.? Thanks.

Track price... trying to get some t-shirts... will definately have stickers for all at that point!

/me runs off to PM Hale....

**Gutted Hatch** · 04-18-2005, 01:57 PM

I'll be there as a spectator, unless I somehow come into $250 by then.

**20SVT04** · 04-18-2005, 11:59 PM

Not 100%, but I should be there to try out my first track event. I'm guessing spectators that may want to come along are welcome (free as well).

**02_smurf** · 04-19-2005, 12:04 AM

I'm paid now.

**Draxas** · 04-19-2005, 12:06 AM

20SVT04,

The facility charges a $10 gate fee to everyone entering the gate. This charge is not associated with the Focus Challenge or Redline Track Events. So any friends/family you bring with you will need to pay $10 to enter the track.

Nikolas

**belacyrf** · 04-19-2005, 12:09 AM

Just FYI. I've been to buttonwillow about 4 or 5 times. I have yet to pay the gate fee. But I'm always aware that they "could" ask for it.

And dont forget. All FC participants will be up for a Borla exhaust!

**svtfocusguy** · 04-19-2005, 12:59 AM

I'm going to try and head out there just because its been forever since I've been to a track day. Not sure if I'll be able to go because thats during a huge event at work.

**belacyrf** · 04-19-2005, 02:04 PM

And as someone pointed out earlier... May 8th is Mothers day. I doubt I'm going unless my wife gives me permission.

**BUR_ZX3** · 04-19-2005, 02:48 PM

I don't have a mom... so I'm good.

**slidemaster** · 04-19-2005, 03:48 PM

Quote:

And as someone pointed out earlier... May 8th is Mothers day. I doubt I'm going unless my wife gives me permission.

David!!!! I would give you offers....well but they would wig you out.

Please come

**02_smurf** · 04-19-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

And as someone pointed out earlier... May 8th is Mothers day. I doubt I'm going unless my wife gives me permission.

David!!!! I would give you offers....well but they would wig you out.

Please come

You should hear the offers he gave me....

**slidemaster** · 04-19-2005, 05:44 PM

Quote:

And as someone pointed out earlier... May 8th is Mothers day. I doubt I'm going unless my wife gives me permission.

David!!!! I would give you offers....well but they would wig you out.

Please come

You should hear the offers he gave me....

All further options must be cleared with management

**Draxas** · 04-19-2005, 06:12 PM

RE: Mothers Day...

Im taking my mom out to dinner a few days before... Problem Solved

As far as my wife, she will be with me this weekend with our son.

Nikolas

**mysvtftoy** · 04-21-2005, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Look for a MidWest event in 2006. Possibly Mid Ohio or another race facility near the center of the country. As well as an event in the South East, North East, and <font color="red">NorthWest</font> ... We're taking this thing NATIONAL baby!

Nikolas

Just noticed this! Portland?! Yeah mang. It isn't TOO terribly far for the Kaleeforneeyans, eh?

**SVT_Neil** · 04-24-2005, 09:19 PM

Looks like I will have to bow out for the first round. My girlfriend has eye surgury on the Friday before and needs me as her seeing eye dog for the weekend. Good luck to all.

**BUR_ZX3** · 04-24-2005, 09:55 PM

Bummer Neil. Wish your lady our best, won'tcha?

We'll see you in August I hope for the night event!

**20SVT04** · 04-25-2005, 12:18 AM

What is the difference between the "Full Event" and the "Sunday Only" listed on the Drivers List on FocusChallenge.com?

04-16-2005, 07:37 PM	#1
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Just wanted to get a West Coast Focus Challenge thread started. We are only 3 weeks away from the next West Coast Focus Challenge event, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to know about it and chime in. We are hoping for a great turnout. We havent had a Focus Challenge event since last September, so I know many of you have been waiting a long time. Buttonwillow is a GREAT track! Plenty of length, some elevation change, and tons of fun. Even if you are a newby, we will have MANY experienced drivers at this event who will be able to teach you many things about driving your car at its limit, safely. Post here if you will be there, think you will be there, or have some questions for us before making a decision. Nikolas

04-16-2005, 07:46 PM	#2
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,300	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'll be there as a cheer-leader. I miss hanging with the track monkeys. The focus unfortunately will not be there.

04-16-2005, 07:55 PM	#3
pitchblack23 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Union, MO Posts: 9,247	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th When do we get a No-Coast Focus Challenge?

04-16-2005, 08:01 PM	#4
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Look for a MidWest event in 2006. Possibly Mid Ohio or another race facility near the center of the country. As well as an event in the South East, North East, and NorthWest... We're taking this thing NATIONAL baby! Nikolas

04-16-2005, 08:08 PM	#5
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'll be there, but it appears as just a coach or in a rental.

04-16-2005, 09:00 PM	#6
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,509	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'll be there!! Alan, why in a rental, the stang break?

04-18-2005, 11:59 AM	#7
20SVT04 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SD/OC, Cali Posts: 298	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I might be there, what does the $160 cover in all? Just the track price, or some other things too.? Thanks.

04-18-2005, 12:15 PM	#8
slidemaster Professor PowerSlide Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,902	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th ya, it lost its motor. Taking the heads off today. The question is...short block or long block. Ran increadable until then. Have it on camera getting by a turbo MR2 that ran 131s so I really dont know where I ended by lap time. No warning on the engine letting go. At least its a Ford so it wont cost 15k for the engine

04-18-2005, 01:57 PM	#10
Gutted Hatch [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SoCal (Temecula) Posts: 7,065	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'll be there as a spectator, unless I somehow come into $250 by then.

04-18-2005, 11:59 PM	#11
20SVT04 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SD/OC, Cali Posts: 298	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Not 100%, but I should be there to try out my first track event. I'm guessing spectators that may want to come along are welcome (free as well).

04-19-2005, 12:04 AM	#12
02_smurf Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: With the wemenz: Em or mom Posts: 12,509	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'm paid now.

04-19-2005, 12:06 AM	#13
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th 20SVT04, The facility charges a $10 gate fee to everyone entering the gate. This charge is not associated with the Focus Challenge or Redline Track Events. So any friends/family you bring with you will need to pay $10 to enter the track. Nikolas

04-19-2005, 12:09 AM	#14
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,300	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Just FYI. I've been to buttonwillow about 4 or 5 times. I have yet to pay the gate fee. But I'm always aware that they "could" ask for it. And dont forget. All FC participants will be up for a Borla exhaust!

04-19-2005, 12:59 AM	#15
svtfocusguy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Deigo Posts: 1,584	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I'm going to try and head out there just because its been forever since I've been to a track day. Not sure if I'll be able to go because thats during a huge event at work.

04-19-2005, 02:04 PM	#16
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,300	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th And as someone pointed out earlier... May 8th is Mothers day. I doubt I'm going unless my wife gives me permission.

04-19-2005, 02:48 PM	#17
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th I don't have a mom... so I'm good.

04-19-2005, 06:12 PM	#21
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,606	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th RE: Mothers Day... Im taking my mom out to dinner a few days before... Problem Solved As far as my wife, she will be with me this weekend with our son. Nikolas

04-24-2005, 09:19 PM	#23
SVT_Neil TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 144	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Looks like I will have to bow out for the first round. My girlfriend has eye surgury on the Friday before and needs me as her seeing eye dog for the weekend. Good luck to all.

04-24-2005, 09:55 PM	#24
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 35,702	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th Bummer Neil. Wish your lady our best, won'tcha? We'll see you in August I hope for the night event!

04-25-2005, 12:18 AM	#25
20SVT04 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SD/OC, Cali Posts: 298	Re: West Coast Focus Challenge - Buttonwillow May 8th What is the difference between the "Full Event" and the "Sunday Only" listed on the Drivers List on FocusChallenge.com?

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