VARA - SEASON OPENING EVENT AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY MARCH 7-9

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Dear Vintage Racer,
Welcome to the most incredible season opening vintage racing event in Southern California!

This event will feature our Formula Festival and of course all of VARA’s normal race groups.

We begin our 2008 season of racing at the beautiful California Speedway, Fontana, California

As a tradition for VARA, the public is invited to attend our race weekend be sure to bring out all of your friends and family! Our event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors Tom Malloy of Trench Shoring and Jim Click of Tuttle Click Automotive Group & Valvoline. Thank you for your continued support and to all the sponsors of VARA throughout the year

VARA is pleased to feature a few special extras for the weekend:
Historic Champ and Indy Cars from all eras of open wheel racing. Special Guest

Donald Davidson will be with us to share some Indy History. A special thanks to
Victory Lane and Oval Racing Magazine for their support and making this portion of our weekend happen Model A and T Clubs from all over southern California will join us for a very special display on Saturday Pacific Formula 2000. This is the Season Opener for this great open wheel series.

COURSE CONFIGURATION
The course configuration will be the long auto competition course, without a chicane.

EVENT POINTS
This event is a normal points event.

GARAGES
VARA has secured a limited number of shared garage spaces. These spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis. Be sure to mark you entry form and get it in early if you desire a garage. The fee is $100 per car good for the three days. You will be notified in your acceptance package if you are one of the lucky ones to secure a garage space.

TIRE AND FUEL SERVICE
Topless Performance will provide tire service. You can contact Topless Performance regarding your tire requirements and questions at (623) 847-9070. Race fuel will be available for purchase from California Speedway all three days

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a very labor-intensive event. If you or someone you know would like to help out on the race weekend please contact the VARA office at 800 280-8272. Your time is greatly needed and appreciated!

RACE ENTRY INFORMATION
The entry fee for all three days is $325.00 for current VARA members; the fee for non-members is $365.00. Friday will be a test and tune day, no timing and scoring. Entries received after February 26th are required to pay a $35.00 late fee. With paid and accepted entry you will receive (2) gate passes with your entry. Additional event passes are available for $10.00 each.

NEW AND UNLICENSED DRIVERS
Unlicensed drivers and drivers running for the first time with VARA must include an additional $50.00 fee for the VARA ground school. Rookies will additionally be required to run the Test and Tune day on Friday. Due to the anticipated large turn out at this event we will not have the normal rookie sessions available on Saturday. The Ground School will be held at the track in the Drivers Lounge on Friday March 7th at 6:00 PM. Further details regarding the school and test and tune day will be mailed in your acceptance package. If you have further questions regarding the ground school or licensing, please contact our chief driving instructor John Wilkins at (818) 244-5974 or varainstructor@race-dogs.com . VARA requires each participant to have a physical exam every two years. If you do not have a current medical form on file with the VARA office, please immediately contact the VARA office and a form will be sent to you. Medical cards from other approved racing organizations are acceptable. All racecars must have a logbook and meet VARA eligibility requirements

RACE HEADQUARTERS AND LODGING
Race headquarters is at the Comfort Inn (Formerly Amerihost Inn and Suites). Make your reservations early and be sure to ask for the VARA rate (800) 434-5800 or (909) 463-5900.

TIMING AND SCORING
If you would like to be included in the timing and scoring during the race weekend, you must use an AMB transponder. If you do not own one, you may rent one. Please indicate the AMB rental on your entry form. The fee to rent an AMB transponder is $40.00 with a $300 security deposit required at registration. If you would like to purchase one, please call AMB directly at (678) 816-4000

QUESTIONS AND ASSISTANCE
Any questions regarding this event may be directed to the VARA office at 800 280-8272. Regular event updates and special announcements will also be posted to the VARA Message Board at http://www.vararacing.com

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