Porsche Owners Club @ Buttonwillow
Porsche Owners Club
Registration closed March 14, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-03-14T23:59:00-0700 Registration ends March 14, 2020 11:59 PM at 2020-03-14T23:59:00-0700 Registration opens January 17, 2020 12:00 AM at 2020-01-17T00:00:00-0800 Registration runs from January 17, 2020 12:00 AM to March 14, 2020 11:59 PM
Buttonwillow Raceway Park; March 14-15, 2020 Configuration 1A CCW
The POC presents our first Cup Racer's Clinic of 2020 at the fabulous Buttonwillow Raceway Park.
Come join us for an exciting weekend of Cup Racing, Time Trial, and our Performance Driving Series
We will run configuration # 1A Counterclockwise
POC's Cup Racing Clinic will be available for all qualified applicants. Please request and submit your application forms to Club President Ron Palmer for consideration. The clinic fee for the weekend will be $605. All GCR requirements for race car preparation and safety equipment will be inspected and enforced. Expect great instruction and one of the most exciting weekends of your life!
Here is the clinic application:
PDS and Time Trial will have 4 sessions both days. Non-Porsche cars are welcome. POC certified instructors will be available for all students. PDS and TT students must contact Dwain Dement, Chief Driving Instructor, at 949-633-9455 or 949-770-2888 so that an instructor can be assigned to work with you at no additional cost. Please call by Monday March 9th to ensure your instructor/student pairing.
On Saturday, Red Cup Racers will have 2 morning practices, split qualifying, and 1 cup race. Orange Cup Racers will have a morning practice, a split qualifying session and 2 cup races. On Sunday, race groups will have 1 practice session, 1 split qualifying session, and 1 cup race. Please note our special EARLY BIRD PRICING OFFER ($50 discount) for this event expires Friday February 28th at midnight. The discounted rate for 2-day registrations are $350 for PDS, $400 for Time Trials, and $445 for Cup Racing. 1-day PDS registrations fees are $210, 1-day TT registration is $235. Please note: Last second registration at the track will be $100 higher than online pricing-no exceptions so register NOW. Event cancellations received by Friday March 6th @ midnight will receive a full refund. No cancellations will be accepted after that time.
Check-in will be available Saturday morning at 7:00 am. Cup Racers and Time Trial participants must present your vehicle logbook at check-in, complete with an inspection stamp from an approved POC Tech Station.
The "Luau On Lerdo Highway" Club BBQ: Come join is for a club BBQ for members and guests on Saturday evening. The catered event will begin when the track goes cold. Be sure to add a dinner ticket for and your guests to your registration for just $20 each. BYOB....
Vehicle tech inspection should be done before you get to the track to avoid check-in delays and last minute repairs. Please schedule an inspection at one of our approved tech stations prior to the event. Tech inspection at the track will be provided by PRO Motorsports and Vali Motorsports Saturday morning. The cost is $20, payable to POC.
Tire service: Buttonwillow Raceway Park Tire Center will be providing tire services. They are located in the middle of the paddock and offer American Racer, Avon/Cooper, Goodyear, Hankook, Hoosier, and Toyo tires. They can be reached at (661) 764-5333 or tires@buttonwillowraceway.com for orders.
Fuel: Buttonwillow Raceway Park Fuel Center will be providing VP 110 leaded and street legal 91 and 101 unleaded fuel at the track both days. Purchases can be made at the automated self-serve credit card pumps on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Contact the track office at (661) 764-5333 or fuel@buttonwillowraceway.com with any fuel questions or for latest pricing.
Friday Testing: Buttonwillow Raceway Park is offering Friday testing in our chosen configuration (1A CCW). The cost is NOT included in your POC registration. Contact the track office for details at (661) 764-5333 or info@buttonwillowraceway.com
Garage Rentals: Garage rental space is limited. Please contact the track office for pricing and availability at (661) 764-5333 or info@buttonwillowraceway.com
Directions: Buttonwillow Raceway Park, 24551 Lerdo Highway, Buttonwillow, California 93206. Interstate 5 freeway, Lerdo Highway exit, west on Lerdo Highway for 0.5 miles to Cal Club Rd.
Lodging: POC room rates are available at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bakersfield, 3927 Marriott Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93308. Call (661) 377-8000 and ask for the POC room rate.
Camping: Buttonwillow Raceway Park offers a 43 space RV Park with electricity and water hook-ups. Contact the track office at (661) 764-5333 or rvpark@buttonwillowraceway.com to make reservations. Motorhome dry camping will be permitted on Friday and Saturday nights. Quiet time will be enforced from 12 AM to 6 AM. There are permanent bathrooms with showers available at the track.
Saturday: Gates are open 24hrs. There is a mandatory Drivers Meeting at 7:15 am. Track goes hot at 8 am.
Sunday: Gates are open until track closes at 6pm. Track goes hot at 8 am.
POC contacts:
Director of Motorsports: Joe Wiederholt (858) 525-5278 or motorsports@porscheclub.com
Ron Palmer Club President (858) 568-8071 or president@porscheclub.com
Chief Driving Instructor: Dwain Dement 949-633-9455 or 949-770-2888 cdi@porscheclub.com
Competition Director: John Momeyer (661) 478-9561 cd@porscheclub.com
