Hey guys - we’ve been busy gathering up supporters for NorCal SpecE30 with cash and other swag. Some are returning with us this season and we’re also excited to welcome new supporters to the series.
In addition to NASA’s national-level contingencies (www.nasaproracing.com/contingency) and PointSix/Valley Motorwerks (www.poinsixracing.com) behind the scenes support doing our website hosting, here’s what we have in store for NorCal SE30 racers so far.
Toyo Tires(Part of NASA’s national contingency program)
With NorCal SpecE30 averaging fields of 28 cars for each event over the 2011 season we expect to maximize our Toyo Buck contingencies this season. For fields of 19+ starters for each race we’re going to see $300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd, $150 for 3rd, $100 for 4th and $75 for 5th. PLUS $50 in Toyo Bucks also get paid for positions 10th-14th! That’s $2150 in Toyo Bucks EACH Weekend and $17,200 for the season! Remember to qualify each SpecE30 must display 4 Toyo Tire decals. See AIM Tire for Toyo Tire decals. www.nasaproracing.com/contingency/toyo_tires/2012_Toyo_Tires_Regional_Champ_Contingency_Info.pdf
NASA NorCal – Pro-Am Championship
In addition to our regular 2012 NorCal Regional points championship, NASA NorCal has come up with a unique and fun team series with some serious cash payouts. We’ve named this new series the “NorCal SpecE30 Pro-Am Championship.” The goals of this series are simple: 1) To have fun! 2) To promote camaraderie through teamwork and 3) to help the new and less experienced drivers by pairing them up with the faster seasoned veterans. The first place Pro-Am team will win a cool $2000 cash, second place $1000 cash, and third $500 cash. Teams will be formed before the March Infineon event and Teams will start accumulating points beginning that race. www.nasaproracing.com
AIM TIRE $100 Gift Certificate
AIM Tire is supporting NorCal SE30 once again with a $100 gift certificate for each race weekend. This certificate goes to racers who finish 6th place or below and will be either a random draw of Saturday’s finishing position or a draw of car numbers. A great big thanks to Ron Cortez for his continued support of NorCal SE30. Two AIM Tire decals are required to be eligible. www.aimtire.com
North Bay Bavarian Hard Charger Award ($100 Cash)
Rick Row and NBB stepped up this year with $100 Cash Award for each weekend’s hard charger. This award can be given out to both on-track performance as well as off-track performance. This award is all about determination, attitude and sportsmanship. Two NBB decals are required to be eligible for this award. www.bmwnbb.com
TFB Performance Fast Lap Award (variety of awards, up to $100 Cash)
Tim Barber wants to mix it up and make this a fun award. The racer who clocks the fastest lap of the weekend will receive the award from TFB. He’ll dish out $100 at the season opener and will come up with different prizes at each event to keep it interesting (don’t be surprised if umbrella girls show up to honor the winner!). Two TFB decals are required to be eligible. http://tfbperformance.com
Zamp Helmets
We’ve hooked up with Dave Zampierin of Zamp Helmets to provide two 50% discount certificates for their lids. We’ll be giving them away with a random draw at the season opener. Dave will also be at the Saturday race to meet the guys and answer any questions you might have about helmets.
Added Bonus: Drivers attending NASA banquet will be eligible to win an RZ-22 model donated by Zamp! http://www.zamp-racing.com/auto.html
Sears Point/Infineon RacewayOnce again, we’ll be receiving one free test day to be given to a lucky winner. We’ll hand it out in a random draw as the season heats up! http://www.infineonraceway.com
Pro Racing Simulators
This year, Tom Pabst and PRS are supporting NorCal SE30 drivers by offering an SE30-only rate of $65/hr for Sim time. Two Pro Racing Simulators decals (in the rear quarter windows) are required for eligibility.
Added Bonus: Drivers who display PRS decals will be eligible to attend a night with Scott Pruett at the shop complete with pizza, Sim time, and tips/Q&A with one of the modern masters of road racing. www.pabst-racing.com
Anarchy Eyewear
Greg Peterson’s connections are bringing back Anarchy Eyewear this season. Anarchy Eyewear will donate a pair of sunglasses for each race of the season. Like our other give-a-ways we’ll do either random draws or finishing positions for this one. Two Anarchy Eyewear decals are required to be eligible. www.anarchyeyewear.com
Nichols Wealth Management
Kevin Nichols is back again this year! We’ll continue the fine wine donations from Kevin’s company…always a nice treat. NWM will also donate a very cool custom jacket to the 2012 NorCal SE30 Season Champion http://nwmslo.com/new/kevin.nichols/
Trefethen Wineries
Loren Trefethen will once again be providing two bottles of the best from Trefethen Wineries. Two bottles each weekend through either random draw or finishing positions as he sees fit. Two Trefethen Wineries decals are required. Thanks Loren! www.trefethen.com
RacingVinyl.com
A spin-off of FastSigns Natomas, Ed Koop at RacingVinyl.com will be providing four $75 certificates to our group. Two will be given out via random draw at the season opener and two more at the second race weekend. www.fastsigns.com/565
Sonoma Outfitters
Greg Peterson’s family company will be providing some outdoor camping goodies for some lucky winners! www.sonomaoutfitters.com
BTM Motorwerks
Fellow racer Brad McClure and BTM Motorwerks have committed to continue Rookie-of-the-Year support for 2012. www.btmmotorwerks.com
Dr. Injector
We’re hoping Dr. Injector in Rancho Cordova will continue support for NorCal SE30. Stay tuned! www.doctorinjector.net
Chops Fine Dining Sacramento
Look for gift certificates from one on Sacramento’s finest dining establishments located in the heart of Capitol City. www.chopssacramento.com
Quik Graffix
Mike Barbie will be back this year with helmet designs and custom T-shirts. He’ll be donating one event shirt each weekend for random draw. Mike is a master of vinyl…so if you want to dress up your plain Jane helmet for 2012 at a fraction of the cost of a paint job, check with Mike. http://quickgraffix.com
Casa Ramos (yes, THAT Casa Ramos)
We scored this year by getting in with the big guy at Casa Ramos in Rancho Cordova – we’ll be getting certificates for their Mexican fare and/or libations and giving them out at selected races. YUM, ahh…! http://casaramos.net
Auto Analyst II
Anil Singh threw his hat in the ring and his shop will be donating a variety of SE30 parts and (legal) performance bits. Thanks Anil! http://www.autoanalysts2.com/index.html
Plaza Jalisco Restaurant
Load up on the hot sauce here with $25 gift certificates from one of our favorite haunts in Roseville. Certificates will be random drawn at select events over the season. www.plazajaliscorestaurant.com
TriStar Motorsports Roseville
New (to SE30) racer Andre Schagerer is so anxious to come race with us, his shop is ponying up Red Line Oil to be dished out at the first few events. A big welcome to Andre and his son Nick who’ll be in the car soon! http://www.tristarmotorsports.com
GotBlueMilk Photos
Ditto Milan at GotBlueMike will continue to support NorCal SE30 by supplying his awesome photographs for publication in Grass Roots Motorsports Magazine and the NorCal SE30 Website. http://www.gotbluemilk.com
Many thanks to ALL of our supporters - it’s going to be a great season!
Jim & Scott