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Willow Springs literature

Why we have the best racetrack for California miles

September 2012

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©WSIn this issue:A rich man with a nice car

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You knowthe past

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now here’s the future

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Raceway Calendar

Issue 1 September 2012

Week 1

Sat Sept. 1Shift Se3tor

B.W.S. Stock Car RacingNight Drag Racing

Week 2

Sun Sept. 2Speed Ventures

Motoyard

Mon Sept. 3Motoyard

Motorcycle School

Fri Sept. 7Test and Tune

Sat Sept. 8Colab

Porche Owners ClubM1-GP

Alfa Romeo Club

Week 3

Sun Sept. 9Porche Owners Club

M1-GPAlfa Romeo Club

Sat Sept. 15Just Drift

California Superbike SchoolHSR West

Week 4

Sun Sept. 16California Superbike SchoolHSR West

Wed Sept. 19Open Track Racing

Fri Sept. 21Test and TuneNight Drag Racing

Sat Sept. 22Danny McKeever’s Fast LanePorche Club of AmericaB.W.S Stock Car Racing

Week 5

Sun Sept. 23Danny McKeever’s Fast LanePorche Club of America

Thurs - Fri Sept. 27 & 28Motorcycle School

Sat Sept. 29TrackXperienceExtreme Speed

Week 6

Sun Sept. 30TrackXperienceJohn Fairbanks

Motoyard 14by William Lofgren

Fisker Karma 6

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Shift Se3tor 16

Stock Car Racing 11

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Since this is our first issue, we feel we are due for an introduction. While we do a great job

And to borrow it we had to bribe Fred Sutherland, the owner of this beautiful car. In exchange for a simple plug as to the real reason he was at Willow Springs he would let us photograph the car that any pop star named Justin Bieber would kill to have. So, here are the pictures. Now here is his plug.

See the real reason for Mr. Sutherland’s visit lies with that ugly orange thing hidden in the background. Usually, I would pay no attention to a project car but this orange beast is as loud and obnoxious as Tony the Tiger. And since I believe anyone who is invited to the Pebble Beach Golf Course

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appearing to have the money of a russian billionaire, we don’t. And this Fisker Karma—while it may seem like we’re finally goin’ green—guess what? We borrowed it...

to attend any event must be of much importance, we will give Sir Sutherland the respect his car is due and refer to the orange thing in the background by it’s real name—a Mustang. It’s a vintage one at that. So vintage in fact that it will be included in the Monterey Historics race event and tied in with one of the most prestigious car shows in the United States—Pebble Beach Concours.

Still, having said all that, there is no pressure Fred, because that has to be the loudest Mustang that has ever lived.

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Willow Springs International Motor sports Park is a 600-acre complex of eight racetracks embracing nearly every conceivable motor sports discipline. The park is located about an hour north of Los Angeles, California near Lancaster.

The original track at the facility, Willow Springs International Raceway, celebrates its 55th birthday this year, and is steeped in historical significance. Construction of the track began in 1952, with the inaugural event held on November 23, 1953.

Willow Springs International Raceway is a super-fast 2.5-mile

/ nine-turn road racing circuit, patterned after the great courses and road racing traditions of Europe, and is unchanged from its original 1953 configuration. Also known as the Fastest Road in the West, this track is one of the safest road courses in the world, despite its high velocities. Cornering speeds on this track range from about 70 mph to over 170 mph, with straightaway speeds nearing 200 mph possible with fastest cars and motorcycles.

Guests can see almost the entire racecourse from just about anywhere, including the many track side camping areas. Spectator amenities include

two full-service diners with full bars, a well-stocked gift shop, plenty of spectators seating and parking modern rest rooms, and outstanding viewing areas. Large viewing areas are available for RV parking and camping, including several full hookups for trailers and motor homes. Racer amenities include several enclosed garages available for use by competitors and testers, with racing fuel and tire services available at the track daily.

Thanks to the fans the State of California declared Willow Springs International Raceway as a California Point of Historical Interest in 1996. WS

August 18, 2012The practice before the game

Stock Car Racing

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Motoyard

August 11, 2012Race

.9986 seconds after the green flag

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Stock Car Racing cont.August 18, 2012The desert claims another after an effort to steal 1st place on the last lap

Shift Se3tor

August 12, 2012Track Day

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Motoyard cont.August 12, 2012

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Stock Car Racing cont.August 18, 20121st place Bear Rzesnowiecky joining the winners circle

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Motoyard cont.August 12, 2012

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Shift Se3tor cont.August 11, 2012

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Shift Se3tor cont.August 11, 2012