Harris Hill Road Track Day Saturday, February 23, 2008 8:30am - 1:30pm
What: We will have a very unique opportunity. In case you are not aware of it, we have a fantastic new ROAD RACING facility being built right in our backyard, called Harris Hill Road. (more info) Harris Hill Road is located on the northern outskirts of San Marcos. Track length is just under two miles and has numerous elevation changes. Bo Rivers, the owner/developer and prior owner of "Lotus of Austin" has invited us down for a day of experiencing his new facility. The track is currently open only to founding members, so, this is truly a unique one- time opportunity. Who: Whether you are a hard-core weekend warrior race fanatic, or someone who has never set foot (or tire) on an autocross course or a road-course, this promises to be an exciting and fun event. This event is open to members and non-members with registered street legal cars OR race prepped cars with mufflers (The city of San Marcos has noise level restrictions; max about 95 DB 30 feet behind your car). Helmets are required if you travel greater than 50 mph. If you don’t have a helmet, you will need to borrow one or you will be placed in the 50mph group. (We are trying to poll people for extra helmets) How: High Speed Group: All drivers must wear a helmet on the track There will be an instructor in every car on the track, until cleared solo by the instructor Convertibles without approved rollbars will not be permitted to participate (factory roll bars are approved) Max speeds will be 80-90 mph For those cars not complying with the rules above, including convertibles without roll bars, the speed limit on the track will be 50MPH!! We will be running the cars in groups based on novice, intermediate, and advanced experience levels. We will have a fourth group for the under 50MPH crowd. We are hoping to have 15 instructors. All cars will be inspected before being allowed on the track Participant must check tire pressures prior to arriving at the track No passing will be allowed. Participant must check tire pressures prior to arriving at the track Remove loose objects in the car/trunk at the track When: Be at the track at 8:30AM to check-in. This event will start promptly at 9:00AM and end at 11:30 on February 23rd. There will be a brief meeting and then we will do ~10 to 15 laps building speed as we progress followed by a return to pit lane for a brief break and to answer any questions. Everyone will then be allowed out on the track for one or two laps depending on the time schedule. Where: Where is H2R located? The track is located in San Marcos, Texas. Just take I-35 26 miles south of Austin and 55 miles north of San Antonio to exit 210, go east on Yarrington Road for 1.5 miles, then go right on Harris Hill Road. H2R is down the road one mile on the left. (Get Directions)
As an intro, Bo Rivers is NOT charging the normal $150 per car track fee!!
We will gather for lunch at Grin's in San Marcos after the track event.