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BC69 · #1 02-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Hi Guys,

I'd make a super bowl reference here but it may cut the number of people willing to respond in half! Anyway, I am planning a trip to Laguna Seca for a Skip Barber Racing school event sometime in late March depending on work. I want to get some basics down before thinking about taking the Camaro to a track. Is there anything going on that time of year at Laguna or Sears Point? Any historic races or car events worth going to? I would love to schedule it at a good time to get in as much as possible, but would also like to take a vacation in early Spring and not wait until Summer.

Thanks!
Tim

**JayR** · #2 02-01-2009, 07:55 PM

It's not exactly the same neighborhood but there's a GoodGuys show in Pleasanton which is South of there on March 28th and 29th that is a good time and worth the drive. Lots of vendors, cool cars and a great swap meet and car for sale section.

**XcYZ** · #3 02-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Tim, good to see that you're still alive! Haven't seen you post in quite a while.

zbugger · #4 02-01-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JayR

It's not exactly the same neighborhood but there's a GoodGuys show in Pleasanton which is South of there on March 28th and 29th that is a good time and worth the drive. Lots of vendors, cool cars and a great swap meet and car for sale section.

There's a few members that go to this show. But to correct Jay, it's actually about an hour and a half or so north of Monterey.

BC69 · #5 02-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Thanks guys. I think we are renting a car and I am willing to drive north, which is why I put Sears Point in the loop.

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Tim, good to see that you're still alive! Haven't seen you post in quite a while.

Hanging in there! I can see these forums at work and lurk a lot, but can't post! But don't think I haven't been on here keeping tabs on all the happenings.

DH 48 · #6 02-01-2009, 08:25 PM

If you are at Laguna on a Thursday, make sure you go to The Baja Cantina in Carmel Valley. They have a cruise night and Great mexican food.

David Pozzi · #7 02-01-2009, 09:25 PM

The monterey festival of speed is May 15-17, the Koni Challenge is supposed to have the new Camaro racing there.
http://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/Mo...tival_of_Speed

March 28-29 goodguys at Pleasanton Ca
http://www.good-guys.com/events/even...eventid=09-801

Lots to do around Monterey area, Aquarium on Cannery Row, shopping in Carmel, thursday night hot rods at Baja Cantina in Carmel Valley, drive down the coast highway 1 to Big Sur park.

Drive north up highway 1 to San Francisco, over the Golden Gate bridge, go up to Infineon and see Napa, down to Goodguys in Pleasanton, quite a trip in itself. No vintage races this time of year but perhaps a club event. HMSA, Green Flag driving, Speed Ventures, all have track days at Laguna planned.
David

**JayR** · #8 02-02-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zbugger

There's a few members that go to this show. But to correct Jay, it's actually about an hour and a half or so north of Monterey.

Whoops! Derr.... I retained when he said Infineon and forgot that he was going to mainly be in Monterey.

buickfunnycar.com · #9 02-02-2009, 12:16 PM

Be sure to PM Dave,Mary and myself before you arrive and we'll show you around...

BC69 · #10 02-03-2009, 04:20 AM

Thanks guys! Looks like we are going the week of March 16th or April 1st. I am letting my friend make the final decision on which racing school we do and then planning around that.

I appreciate all the help!