Vehicle tech inspection should be performed at an official POC Tech Inspection Station. Youll find just what you need at Willow Springs. 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. It doesnt seem the school was deliberately withholding information from the riders from what I read. 16 00. There werent many customers for testing, tuning or racing, but Wings job was to chase the jackrabbits off the track when any customers did show. General admission to the road courses at Willow Springs always includes access to the Pit Area, and spectators are welcome there. Heavier cars will lift the inside right wheel four to eight inches off the pavement a real ticklish position to be in! In fact, Cochran says, had Myra not done anything, she would have exposed herself to potential liability. Just yesterday at one of our Sportbike Track Time events at Road America I was teching a bike when I noticed nine little John Deere stickers on the windscreen side. Turn 9: A right-handed turn with a big dip before the apex. While sitting in the office in January 1982, I looked up the hillside at Turn 4 and thought to myself that spectating from up there is just like watching from a balcony so The Balcony it was, from that day forward. Next is Monroe Ridge or Turn 6. Most sit in place with their engines revving, one car will move and immediately crash into the pit wall. To drift out here means lots of problems once you leave the course. Stephanie Huth (WSIR General Manager) was very excited about the opportunity to bring Jay on board, Hewitt says. She argued that because she carries her own insurance, the club was protected, and that the states Good Samaritan law which essentially requires qualified medical personnel to help the injured in times of emergency required her to act. On a broader scale, the disturbing question is about the implications for rider safety and on the other hand, the ability to run an inherently dangerous operation like racing in a litigious culture. American Flat Track Racer + Coach Willow Springs has been used for filming for numerous motion pictures including 1:42:08: A Man and His Car, the 1969 Disney film The Love Bug and Ford v Ferrari (Le Mans '66). There will also be in-person Drivers Meetings (check the schedule for details). The original intention was to create a copy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, but space constraints resulted in the more complicated road-course configuration. Good luck to the Team for the remainder of the season. googletag.cmd.push(function() { When this turned out not to be long enough for a AA/Fuel dragster, he turned his attentions elsewhere. All rights reserved. [3] The track also hosted five NASCAR Winston West Series events, the first two in 1955 and 1956 and the other three between 1984 and 1986. Newcomers to WSMC must complete a classroom orientation on Saturday morning, get three (or sometimes more) practice sessions by themselves late Saturday morning and afternoon, and get to participate in practice starts on Saturday. Hardly. googletag.cmd.push(function() { 2012, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By John Ulrich Willow Springs International Raceway owner Bill Huth has closed down the tracks motorcycle race sanctioning body, Willow Springs Motorcycle Club, effective immediately. From Turn 5 to Monroe Ridge the road course rises and, at a crest, makes a right hand bend in which with any type of vehicle, bike or car, suspension is of the utmost importance. The Ultimate MotorSport Country Club Experience! Please note theEARLY BIRD PRICING OFFER ($50 discount)for this event expires two weeks prior to the eventat midnight. An adult must always directly supervise small children, and pets must be kept on leashes & under physical supervision at all times. Sometimes when we riders know that a situation is going to end badly, we must make split-second choices to end it on our terms such as tuck the front or even eject prior to auguring in to a wall, armco barrier or tire wall. Specifically, Cochran says, track officials said his public questioning of the adequacy of the New Racer school after the death of Novice racer Chris McCauley in April and the actions of Cochrans wife, Myra, a nurse who worked on McCauley at the track opened the track to potential legal liability. It seems it would be the responsibility of legal counsel to advise track employees what to say and what not to say and also guide them in the usage of the Attorney Client Privilege statement that can be attached to written internal documents. All Rights Reserved. WebClose product quick view Title Daves mission is to ensure that every motorcyclist anywhere in the world gets the fundamental information needed to understand the basics of their own motorcycles suspension. Only experience will build up the skills needed for positive outcomes when things get sketchy. Conclusion: Road racing is dangerous, and when something goes wrong, the only person who really knows what happened often cant tell us. Its fair to say that speaking out after the fact is not bringing anybody back. WebThe Willow Springs Drivers Club is where it can really happen! By John Ulrich Willow Springs International Raceway owner Bill Huth has closed down the track's motorcycle race sanctioning body, Willow Springs Last minute registrationat the track will be $100 higher than online pricing-no exceptions soregister early. Comments like the ones Larry made are hurtful to the club and to the other racers, Hewitt says. Friday testing: Willow Springs Raceway offers Friday open testing. We all know it is dangerous, we wouldnt love it half as much if it wasnt, and that danger will never go away, ever. Can rider training be handled so that rider errors dont happen? WILLOW SPRINGS RACEWAY v0.90 (AC conversion) First, many thanks to Tyrone for the permission to bring his AC version of Willow Springs to rFactor 2. Not all press releases are posted and Roadracingworld.com may reject press releases if the content is too heavy on commercial promotion with little or no news value or if the press release contains obvious errors. For decades, racers have fought an uphill battle to make racetracks safer. 1 Wednesday Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) 10 Friday Weathertech Raceway (Laguna) 103 db. Turn 2: "The Rabbits Ear" is a double apex sweeping turn. When I try to run a race weekend at Big Willow, the AI cars never leave the pits. I know when a bike is coming at me at 100mph, that a mechanical problem may cause them to miss a turn and continue towards me. It was stressed by our instructor. Not only does the layout resemble a jackrabbit, but while filming the feature length film, The Love Bug, the Walt Disney Productions crew nicknamed the track Jack Rabbit Raceway. Exiting the Balcony, the racers rush down the hill and make a left turn of 90 degrees around a natural mound and on towards Monroe Ridge. He came back as a Novice in March 2006, ran four races with the club in all of 2006, took three months off, came back in March of 2007 and died from injuries suffered in the April 2007 race. Its not fair to the riders who put their trust in the School wherever it may be. Founded in 1953, with substantial elevation changes and high average speeds, Willow Springs has become one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in the U.S. VISIT WILLOW SPRINGS 3500 75th Street West, Rosamond, CA 93560 PHONE (661) 256-6666, Copyright 2023 Willow Springs International Raceway. Take the Rosamond Blvd. (Work moves me around too often). Registration will beavailable Saturday morning and Sunday morningat John Momeyer's trailer in the West Paddock. A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers. Another potential liability problem, Cochran says, came from his wife Myras decision to try to provide medical assistance to McCauley. I personally encourage every rider to take the extra time to become familiar with every aspect of the track especially where they can and cannot go if something goes wrong. Our cancellation policy for weekdays (Monday thru Thursday) is 30 days. ChampCar Endurance Series hosts a double-8+7-hour endurance race on Big Willow.[18]. As for the tracks concern over Cochrans public comments, Hewitt says, I really dont think Larry realizes the gravity of the statements he has made. It is legal counsels job to make them realize the potential gravity of certain types of statement before they are made, not afterwards. Blurring the line between real and virtual motorsports. Before this I did track days at VIR, CMP, and Jennings with various organizations. [12], Willow Springs tracks have been featured in video games including Need for Speed: ProStreet, Need for Speed: Shift, Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport, Gran Turismo 7 and Project CARS, The overall track record is held by Michael Andretti in a 1987 CART Indycar. Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are Check In. This situational awareness can prevent a serious (or worse) injury. Organizations, in some cases, are just covering their butts in a potentially litigious society. Take the Rosamond Blvd exit off the 14 freeway and proceed west for six miles until you reach the track entrance. The layout is built for speed, but combines speed with turns and elevation changes to offer a unique challenge. Also the cleanliness of the place. Then another from a Chinese consortium for $13 million. This page was last edited on 29 January 2023, at 13:52. Speeding, off-road activity, spinning tires and other acts of this nature will be cause for anyone to be asked to leave the premises without a refund. The track will continue to rent to track-day organizations, according to General Manager Chris Huth. We seem to be infatuated with displacement. Planning a visit to Willow Springs? Phillip Williamson Sanford, Florida FIRST PERSON/OPINION Via e-mail: Very interesting article on race track liability and the concern over rider safety and new rider training. Directions: I-5 North to Highway 14 North;go northpast Palmdale and Lancaster to Rosamond, CA. In addition, there will be a 45 minute enduroon Saturday afternoon with combined Red and Orange groups (more details to be provided). Because of the busy nature of the Pits, a degree of caution must be used to ensure that everyone in the Pit Area is as safe as possible: Please use common sense and courtesy. At the time I figured it would be appropriate to name it Cobra something or other, but never did. Thanks to the persistence of racing fans, the former fact was recognised in I attached the name to this 450-foot radius half-circle turn because of the diagram of the course. Despite a number of lucrative offers, Huth never sold out. Dont think about it. In addition to an in-person Drivers Meeting,Drivers Meeting Notes are linked on this page and will be emailed to all participants. }); A press release is promotional text issued by a rider, team, company or organization to inform 6 // Sunday // Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) In fact, if fear of liability is responsible for someones injury thats cowardly and sick. That is a judgement call that I feel confident that WSMC has and will continue to address. The original track at the facility since the advent of the other courses known as 'Big Willow' is steeped in historical significance. The initial 230 acres was expanded to 600 with purchases of adjacent land. Vehicle tech inspection should, if possible,be performed at an official POC Tech Inspection Station before you get to the track to avoid check-in delays and last minute repairs. My only problem with Wing was that he didnt seem to know where the property ended, and sometimes, when hed be hot on the tail of a rabbit in the morning, I wouldnt see him until that evening except for maybe once or twice crossing the track still in hot pursuit. In the film's plot, Willow Springs was transformed into "Jackrabbit Springs" Riverside and Laguna Seca also feature in the film, albeit as themselves! And I can tell you that Larry never talked to me about what kind of liability he was exposing the club to. Hewitt says he has advised the Huths and other track officials and employees to make no statements about the change in management or McCauleys death, and that he would serve as club spokesman on these issues. Deliveries, Lost and Found, Will-Call, Special Credentials and Passes are some of the things also handled at the Administration Office. By Robin Mansur. Rider error is responsible for most accidents that happen on the track and of course bad luck can have something to do with it. Ken Miles was among several racers who helped shaped the layout. On Hwy 14 head past Palmdale and Lancaster to Rosamond. Rosamond is home to Willow Springs International Raceway. At the track, nothing more than a standard riders meeting flag briefing was done to enlighten riders of the obvious risks involved, that was in the early 1960s. Willow Springs International Motorsports Park (commonly referred to as Willow Springs) is located in Willow Springs near Rosamond, California, about 80 mi (130 km) north of Los Angeles. The reputation of this decreasing right turn is known throughout the world. I dont think the numbers have changed very much if at all, that is just my opinion but again, there is no reliable data on it that says one way or the other. POC membership is required, you can renew or join onthe registration page. Willow Springs (USA) - Skins, Cams, Track Lighting + More - track-lights, cams, images, RainFX (ddm_gts_willow_springs) View attachment 476745. That's a new twist of an issue right there Photo mode seem to work just fine at my end Have also read some related stuff that may be of interest to try - depending on what overlay apps you have when driving/replay mode, begin to deactivate non-csp apps initially to check for any conflicts each time retrying to take a photo Login or Register an account to download this content. Bleachers, Modern restrooms, restaurant, gift shop and vendors are also located at the Budweiser Balcony. It is the oldest permanent road course in the United States. Friday testing: Willow Springs Raceway offers Friday open testing. Post an event Want to share your trackdays calendar on Willow Springs? Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels with Expedia Rewards. [6] The track was repaved in late 2021 after numerous complaints of the deteriorating quality of the track.[7]. Keep up the good journalism Roadracing World. As industry advertising continually taunts us with bigger is better, faster is sexier and sexy is fun etc, hypersport bikes will most likely continue to roll out of dealerships in record numbers. But Armstrong says the waivers could be challenged on the grounds that an inadequate training program exposes a racer to a level of risk that he or she did not agree to. A great challenge for me and part of the blame on S.Victor for encouraging me to do this conversion (the truth is that he helps me a lot). Be prepared to dry camp. Perhaps in the near future, someone will sponsor it. Food will be available at the track. Most hotels are fully refundable. The cost is NOTincluded in your POC registration. * Content for 0.9 below *. From $96. Enter Dates. The Huth family likes to keep management as close to the family as it can, and Jay is Stephanies ex-husband, they are close, and they view him as part of their extended family. As for the tracks concern over Cochrans public comments, Hewitt says, I really dont think Larry realizes the gravity of the statements he has made. Liability issues are always a sensitive area for any organization that involves racing motorcycles at triple-digit speeds. Into the 1980s, the track was used by a number of Formula One teams for testing. Sportscars and motorcycles have been the mainstay of racing at Willow Springs over the years, with the California Sports Car Club organising its first open road races at the venue in 1954 and events continuing (eventually under SCCA auspices) into the 1980s. WebClose product quick view Title Daves mission is to ensure that every motorcyclist anywhere in the world gets the fundamental information needed to understand the basics of their own motorcycles suspension. Contact the track office for details at (661) 256-6666 or [emailprotected] On Saturday, Red Cup Racers will have 1 practice session, qualifying (split), and 1 cup race. The road leading in this direction is intended for Competitors, Vendors, Race Officials and Emergency Vehicles. Willow Springs has been featured in numerous forms of media including movies, television, music videos and video games. Huth politely declined the offer saying he "hadn't had it long enough yet". While the official announcement about removal of Cochran says nothing about his performance as Race Director, a position he took after former Race Director Danny Farnsworth was sacked in 2004, Cochran says that his removal was motivated by the tracks concerns about legal liability. The lead-in to this turn is the fastest section of the racetrack. 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WebWillow Springs lap times Willow Springs Willow Springs is a racing venue in United States with 238 lap times.This page represents the 3.9 kilometer (2.4 mile) configuration of this track. You can crash at under 25 mph and be dead as recently happened in a paddock accident at another track. Turn 3/4: "The Omega" is an uphill and downhill section with a camber change. Episode 2: Johnny Lewis Land developers were also keen, offering close to $100 million and in more recent years Kia reputedly offered $50 million. A press release is not an article written by Roadracingworld.com staffers. 12 Friday Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course) 17 Wednesday Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) December. There are common sense actions like staying out of an impact zone that I do not need to be told. Wings Leg is undoubtedly the fastest bend on the raceway. Regards, Keith Code Glendale, California. Cochran says he felt bound to speak out; but the program and the track that comments like his potentially endangered do not belong to him. Was the school inadequate back then, when Cochrans friend Danny Farnsworth was Race Director and instructor at the New Racer school? In 1966 a USC student captured a qualifying attempt by racer and Cobra Daytona designer Pete Brock in a Lotus sportscar in the short film '1:42:08'. "A gorilla with bigger balls". For the record we did have one student who ran off TWICE there and I believe this person was not allowed back out (thankfully) after the second time. After the crash, Cochran wrote a letter to WSIR officials saying, in part, I continue to have concerns regarding our new rider instructor Many Expert riders including several past WSMC Overall Champions continue to express concern regarding the instruction Novices are receiving. Search over 2.9 million propertiesand 550 airlines worldwide. Willow Springs International Motorsports Park is located in Willow Springs near Rosamond and Lancaster, California, and is about an hour north of Los Angeles. He replied no, thats how many times Ive gone off in the grass. His bike was a 2005 CBR600RR. He added that riders will be able to race with AFM at Buttonwillow Raceway, CVMA at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway and WERA West at Auto Club Speedway. 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Each time Huth said no, reasoning: "What would I do with all that money anyway? They certainly run the risk of attracting and sustaining unwarranted litigation. Unfortunately we may never know. Cochran insists that his letter was sent to selected club officials in confidence, and that it became public without his consent, although he later posted it on a computer bulletin board where WSMC racers discuss serious issues and argue over idiotic things just like every other racing BBS on the Internet. Check Out. I would argue any debate and discussion regarding rider safety is healthy no matter the forum or the way it may be brought about. }); A press release is promotional text issued by a rider, team, company or organization to inform Modern restrooms are located in both the West Paddock and the East Paddock (turn nine paddock). On Tuesday, March 22, 1966, the first turn name was given to WSIR. Contact the track office for details at (661) 256-6666 or [emailprotected] On Saturday, Red Cup Racers will have 1 practice session, qualifying (split), and 1 cup race. Fast forward a few more years and another offer came in from Japanese investors this time for $30 million. And obviously, personalities get involved in any debate over something as emotional as the death of a fellow racer. North from the Administration Office will take you to the Hot Pit area. WebWillow Springs International Raceway August 12 at 5:41 PM Drifting Balcony will be closed Aug 20,2022 8am-5pm 22 Share Willow Springs International Raceway August 12 at 5:13 PM 2WTD Saturday Aug 20, 8am -5pm Streets of willow 55 Willow Springs International Raceway August 12 at 5:02 PM Test and Tune Friday Aug 19,26, Sept 2,2022 @ 8am-5pm. Sadly experience isnt rolling out with them and seriously injured or dead isnt sexy or fun at all. Use this form CREDITS: Original AC version by: Tyrone Racing is safer than ever because people usually racers have yelled, screamed, threatened to boycott, and demanded safety improvements. Or was he ignored and pushed to do so out of desperation? During the early 1980s, the factory-backed Renault Formula One team often used Willow Springs to test their cars before the early season United States Grand Prix West held at Long Beach in Los Angeles. My first thoughts were to print a history of The Wests First Road Course. Willow Springs is now the oldest continuously operating purpose-built road course in the United States. The photographs were featured in the magazine's JulyAugust 2013 issue. I would like to add that I fully supported Larry in watching out for the safety of the riders and I appreciated Larry bringing potential safety issues to the attention of the riders after he was let go regardless of any liability issues. Please complete tech inspection prior to the eventin order avoid finding car problems at the track. The skid marks make up a maze with very little asphalt not covered with rubber. Tires, fuel, garages, racing services, race control, announcing, restaurant, gift shop and vendors are also located in the East Paddock.We also recommend parking at the paved parking available at the Budweiser Balcony to enjoy one of the best views in motor racing (included in the general admission) for an up-close look at the twisty bits of the track, as well as a breath-taking panorama of the beautiful Antelope Valley and the surrounding mountains. We dont know. March Editorial Note: Scroll down to see the video. WebWillow Springs is a motorsport track located in United States, its main layout length is 4035 meters. There are a total of seven tracks at Willow Springs. 3500 75th Street West Rosamond, CA Friday testing: Willow Springs Raceway offers Friday open testing. McCauley had raced for a brief period with Willow Springs Motorcycle Club in 1993 and 1994, track officials say, before taking a 12-year hiatus. Open in LapTrophy App Upcoming events No event posted yet Organizer? Furthermore, Hewitt says, Larry had the authority to manage the club and did not do so. Cochran is a longtime club manager and a longtime racer, a class Champion whose thundering Honda Ascot Single is a fixture on the track. We will use SpeedWaiver to confirm registration and handle signature of required waivers. I think we can all agree the latest generation of 600cc machines hardly qualify as entry level equipment. 2007, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By Michael Gougis. Stream songs including "Cars Specific Race Cars Desert Willow Springs Raceway, Figure Eight Useless rule, for fictitious reasons in a fragile sport with fragile participants. All Rights Reserved. Efforts by fans resulted in the State of California declaring Willow Springs International Raceway as a California Point of Historical Interest in 1996. There are other racing facilities such as The Streets of Willow (1.800 mile road course), The Horse Thief Mile (road course), The Speedway at Willow Springs (1/4 mile paved oval), Willow Springs Kart Track (a .625-mile, nine-turn paved sprint track), The Playpen (a 1/4-mile paved training track), and the Walt James Stadium (Clay Oval and Paved Oval). Fuel: Leaded and unleaded race fuel will be available at the track both days. Over the years several extensions pushed the lap length of the new course up to 1.5 and then 1.8 miles and the Streets (so-called as the course was apparently designed to aid those racers trying to set their cars up for the various California street circuits) went from strength-to-strength. The official fastest race lap records at Willow Springs International Motorsports Park are listed as: Option hosted an early exhibition drift event in 1996. We will not use the text capability to spam you away from the track. (they might need to be updated to be fully compatible with the new AI line.) The incident brought to light a simmering dispute among club members as to the adequacy of the clubs New Racer school. I know nothing about the school or the incident other than Roadracingworld.coms article. So thats NINE times in two seasons? Are motorcycles more dangerous than they were in the past? Maybe only the word terrible could be added. Upon arrival, guests will first check-in with Willow Springs main entry, then proceed to check-in with XX. His passion for the sport and the club is without question. Like it or not, we live in a society of laws and lawyers, torts and trials. Time I figured it would be appropriate to name it Cobra something or other, but never.. 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