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09-04-2010, 08:52 AM
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SAAC-35 Trip Report
Well, another SAAC National is in the books.
Last weekend (Aug.27 - 29) was the 35th National Convention for the Shelby American Automobile Club, held at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA. If you are a real enthusiast, events like this are a must-see.
My post is better late than never...In the past, I have always tried to post news and pics as they happened during the convention weekend; this year, it was my turn in the barrel as Event Coordinator, so I had my hands full over the three days with logistics...there was little time to post. I'll try and make it up with a robust thread of details and images, to give a sense of the weekend activities.
It was great to see many CC members during the weekend...the WSCG and the BACC gang. The party was a joint effort on the part of SAAC HQ and Nor Cal SAAC, whose members worked tireless hours to make it one of the best conventions in recent years.
Let's get to it...
The host hotel was the Embassy in San Rafael; they really made our group feel at home, especially with a complimentary bar for a few hours every night. 
Here's a few shots of the Infineon paddock, before the load-in on Thursday...the aerial view gives you a good idea of what the layout is...
The track was perfect for the event...a neat road course and a world-class drag strip... and the management there was a pleasure to work with.
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09-04-2010, 09:19 AM
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09-04-2010, 09:24 AM
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09-04-2010, 09:48 AM
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Friday morning, the track opened bright and early...tech inspection began
...and the Open Track run groups started up.
Shelby American had the new 2011 GT-350 and ran the tires off it all weekend
Friday had both the TransAm racers and the Vintage Race entrants doing warm-up and practice.
(some photo credit - Kranky from saacforum.com) |
09-04-2010, 09:51 AM
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Last edited by computerworks; 09-04-2010 at 09:54 AM..
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09-04-2010, 10:05 AM
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This year, with such a great drag strip on the premises, SAAC hosted a Drag Racing event, expertly run by Randy Gillis from LA SAAC.
We shut the road course down mid-afternoon (since the return road uses a common area) and ran Drag Racing until the track closed.
The Dragonsnakes made for some great photo opportunities
A 10-second rocket...
The Ford GTs captured top speed for the day.
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09-04-2010, 10:06 AM
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09-04-2010, 10:08 AM
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CC members Ernie and Morgan faced off in the Drags...
...and also dueled in the Open Track as well
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09-04-2010, 10:35 AM
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I guess at some point you were able to sit down Ron? Looks like you were busy as a stump full of ants all weekend.
...and Angela (Ron's lovely better half) was the perfect decoy to keep me out of your hair.  We had a wonderful visit. |
09-04-2010, 10:47 AM
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Ron,
There is nothing more brutal on a car than drag racing unless you are not really trying to win. Did any of that vintage iron break?
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09-04-2010, 11:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CobraDan
Ron,
Did any of that vintage iron break?
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No...but I don't believe they were being pushed hard. 
The blue one just got a new engine before the event, I heard... |
09-04-2010, 11:43 AM
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09-04-2010, 11:55 AM
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09-04-2010, 12:10 PM
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Saturday is always the big day for attendance...this year, it also was the day for the Concours Judging and the TransAm race.
It was a good time to stroll the Paddock and see some special cars.
Thanks to the Miller Motorsports group for bringing a trailer full of history.
Their display included 5S003, ... Numero Uno...which has recently spent time at the Shelby Museum.
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09-04-2010, 12:12 PM
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09-04-2010, 12:13 PM
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09-04-2010, 12:15 PM
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09-04-2010, 12:17 PM
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09-04-2010, 12:18 PM
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