RttC 4 Recaps

[Bill Howell]

Guys, we are back at the hotel, worn out, but very happy with the event.
First we want to thank all the volunteers and helpers that worked hard for two very long days, THANKS from everyone at ASCS.
Second, without our vendors, we couldn't do these events, thanks so much to our annual sponsors, and our event vendors at RTTC.
Third, thanks to every participant. Again, if you guys didn't come out and beat on your cars, we wouldn't have this event annually.
Fourth, thanks to SORC and all the magazine coverage on the event and for bringing the Plaques this year. People really cherish getting recognition from you guys, thanks so much.

From the Premier Party on Thursday to our award ceremony Sunday AT DARK, this was such a great time.
The total in donations for Rootin For Regen was $899.75, thanks for this generous gift for the family.
Congrats go out to Brian for winning the King of the Hill and also ever racing venue of the event.
Congrats to Matt Alcala for receiving the coveted invite to the OUSCI later this year, well deserved Matt. Represent us well in November.
We hope everyone had as good a time as we did and I am already excited about coming back next Spring.

[Flash68]

Congrats to Brian and Matt on their awards.

The real time scoring and pictures online were a great improvement esp for those of us who could not make it this year - nice job on that and thanks.

From your post, can I infer that Return to the Coast is not happening this year? Or is that up in the air?

[Bill Howell]

We are trying desperately to have a Return to the Coast this year. The problem is we can not get EL Toro in October so that really hurts trying to work into the schedule. With SEMA, OUSCI the first weekend, Goodguys big Autocross the next, Thanksgiving added, it is tough for us to find a spot in the calendar. However, we are working on it, since we love any excuse to spend the week in SoCal, don't give up quite yet!

John Barkley, magazine guy and long time participant of the RTTC event told everyone yesterday he had put 45 miles on his car on Saturday. Two miles to the Gallon and 1Million smiles per mile. I think that pretty much summed up everyone's weekend. I know that if you ran all your runs on the roadcourse, you would have gotten 66 miles just on the road course. In two days we had just under 1500 autocross laps completed. No really bad carnage, but I think two motors expired during the weekend. I have a picture I will try to get loaded later, it doesn't seem to want to load here in the airport, but it is one of the Mother's Mustang that had an agricultural experience...

[jeff71]

Theirs always Nor-Cal.

[Richio1]

Originally Posted by jeff71

Theirs always Nor-Cal.

I second that! We would love something up here in Sonoma or Monterey.

Originally Posted by Flash68

Congrats to Brian and Matt on their awards.

The real time scoring and pictures online were a great improvement esp for those of us who could not make it this year - nice job on that and thanks.

Totally agree. Congrats guys.

[Steve1968LS2]

As usual I let Nathan drive my car and I feel like more of a hack than ever.. where does he find 10 F'ING seconds on me???



But it was still a blast!!!

Congrats to Brian and Matt.. way to go!

[glassman]

If northern cal is even remotely an option, and since el toro is an old base....what about alameda naval air? It would be large enough. Myth busters and top gear have already filmed there. The back drop with the city in the bck round would make for some epic pics....hmmmmm...

But no going off the grass (splash)

[CurtiSS 69]

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

We are trying desperately to have a Return to the Coast this year. The problem is we can not get EL Toro in October so that really hurts trying to work into the schedule. With SEMA, OUSCI the first weekend, Goodguys big Autocross the next, Thanksgiving added, it is tough for us to find a spot in the calendar. However, we are working on it, since we love any excuse to spend the week in SoCal, don't give up quite yet!

John Barkley, magazine guy and long time participant of the RTTC event told everyone yesterday he had put 45 miles on his car on Saturday. Two miles to the Gallon and 1Million smiles per mile. I think that pretty much summed up everyone's weekend. I know that if you ran all your runs on the roadcourse, you would have gotten 66 miles just on the road course. In two days we had just under 1500 autocross laps completed. No really bad carnage, but I think two motors expired during the weekend. I have a picture I will try to get loaded later, it doesn't seem to want to load here in the airport, but it is one of the Mother's Mustang that had an agricultural experience...

Hello Bill,

What about having Return To The Coast at Buttonwillow Raceway rather than El Toro?

Regards

-DEC

[GregWeld]

It would be FAR better to run it at Thunderhill.....

[mdprovee]

Well I am finally back at home and back to normal. The family and I went to Universal Studios and Disneyland after the event.

My wife and I had a great time. We were arrived a little late for the screening, but were able to catch the last half of the first episode. The cruise on Friday was enjoyable, it is very interesting to see how companies make their products. Then the driving and racing on both days was so much fun. I didn't do as well as I liked, but had a blast trying. I definately need driving instruction. The hotel was MUCH better, and alot quieter. Except for the fight at the pool one night. It was nice meeting new people, and putting faces to cars you see.

I would like to thank all the sponsors that make the events posible, and another big thank you to ASCS, as I know to plan an event like this is a major job.

I would also like to thank the volunteers who helped work the event and make things run smoothly. Overall a 10 out of 10 for me.

Also thanks Nic of Camaro Performers, I won a Editors Choice Award for first gen. Camaros. Nice topper to a great weekend. See ya next time.