2002 SERCA Convention Update!!!

JustinP10 · #1 01-31-2002, 12:07 AM

Online registration will end on 2-22-02. If you decide you still want to
register for the event, contact Justin McClanahan ([email protected])
to arrange registration and payment.

We're coming down to the wire here.. We're right at 36 days til the
convention, and we've only received 59 sign ups for the convention.

Out of those 59 only 37 have signed up for the hot lapping sessions.

At this point we're going to start advertising the hot lapping event (and
the other events) to other groups (clubsi, focus group, M3 guys, etc).
We're planning on limiting the track event to 80-90 cars. So as soon as it
fills up, it fills up regardless of what type of car.

As it is right now SERCA will lose money on the track event, and that wont
happen. So, if you're thinking about running I would highly suggest you
sign up soon, to guarantee a spot on the track

Registration for the Nissan Testing Grounds tour will be closing on 2-15-02.
There are alot of logistics involved and we can't leave that registration
open til the convention date.

If, you decided to wait and register AFTER (2-15-02) the fee is going to go
up by 10%.

Payments are due by NO LATER than 2-22-02!

We're not trying to be unreasonable here, but there is ALOT of money on the
line for these events and we need to get the people that are serious about
it, to sign up.

To register, goto:

http://www.serca.org/convention/

And click on "click here to register"

If you have any questions, please contact Justin McClanahan
([email protected]) or myself Kyle at [email protected].

Lastly, we have a great stack of products for the raffle!! It's incredible
how generous our vendors are, in donating these items to our raffle!

The organizers of the 2002 Convention would like to thank all of those that
have signed up and paid already.

Happy Motoring.

P10DET · #2 01-31-2002, 06:40 AM

Folks, if you are even somewhat reasonably nearby, this is an event worth going to. It's going to be a blast. This should be the best convention ever.

Do not think it is just for people with SE-Rs. The convention is for folks with any car powered by the SR20 or any Sentra powered by the QR25. The G20 has become a very respected car within the SR20/SE-R community. We all know it's more sports sedan than entry level luxury car.

So come out and meet a lot of good folks including Mike Kojima and Rob Cadle. Sign up for the track events. We will have instructors available so you won't have to feel lost on the track. We will be having a track seminar on Friday night so folks can get some knowledge of what to do out there. It's fun. Do it. This will probably be your best opportunity to do your first Driver Education event (DE).

Sign up soon. I have to as well (work has been a bear for the last month - that's why I've been rather quiet here lately). Oh yeah, and if it's too far to drive, you can always fly. Lots of people fly to the convention now and it doesn't stop them from participating in the DE event either.

b-b00gie · #3 01-31-2002, 06:48 AM

Not to mention the Nissan tour!!! Dont be surprised if you see some Skylines and real Primeras or something!!!

Whoever goes better take a ton of pics!! (assuming they allow you)

G-Forces · #4 01-31-2002, 08:16 AM

Like George said if you're with in even a days drive go. There are plenty of caravans from all over the country that you could drive with.

If I wasn't moving this year I'd be flying down there. Well there's always next year.

JustinP10 · #5 01-31-2002, 02:28 PM

OH yeah.. I forgot to mention it, but someone saw a P12 driving around Phoenix a couple days ago. Had the Primera badge still on it he said. So that may be down there too? Last time they came to a car show with their cars they brought two skylines, a S15 silvia, altima (before they were relased), a 4dr longbed s/c frontier (i think that's what it was), and a Sunny VZ-R.

2002G20Racer · #6 01-31-2002, 03:10 PM

I wish I could make my way out there but its a hell of a ways from the Bay Area. Sounds like a lot of fun and some one better take a fat stack of pic's and post em here!!!

AznVirus · #7 01-31-2002, 06:00 PM

where is it going to be held at specifically?

JustinP10 · #8 01-31-2002, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AznVirus
where is it going to be held at specifically?

General area would be Phoenix. More specifically.... The hotel where everyone is staying is at Rural Rd.and the US60 freeway. The track event is held at Firebird International Raceway. That is located off of I-10 and Maricopa Rd. I believe that would be Tempe and Chandler respectivly. You can find the rest of the information here. www.serca.org/convention
Hopefully this helps...

P10DET · #9 01-31-2002, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2002G20Racer
I wish I could make my way out there but its a hell of a ways from the Bay Area. Sounds like a lot of fun and some one better take a fat stack of pic's and post em here!!!

WUSS!!

I drove from Houston to LA for the first SE-R convention. I would have for the second, but my mother was dying. I organized the third one which was held in Dallas (and we had someone drive in from WA). I drove to last year's convention in DC and again someone drove from WA (and even drove in the track event). I'll probably fly this year to conserve a little vacation time.

So if it's too far, just fly.

AznVirus · #10 02-01-2002, 02:41 AM

aw i probably would go but i have school still, damn

JustinP10 · #11 02-01-2002, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AznVirus
aw i probably would go but i have school still, damn

Check your calendar... that's probably a spring break weekend!!!!

It is here in Az and a couple other placed that we checked.
Just do it! You know you want to.... Also, if you are not on the SoCal SERCA yahoo group list i'd suggest you join, and talk to them about it. I know there are going to be a lot of people caravaning out here from all over California, maybe you could ride with someone you know that's going, or meet up and drive up in a group (makes it much more interesting, especially with walkie talkies- motorola talkabouts

)

I drove to Dallas two years ago, from Phoenix. Was it a long drive.. Yes. Was it worth it.. Yes. Would I do it again? Yes.

JustinP10 · #12 02-13-2002, 01:08 AM

Just a reminder!!!

Online registration will end on 2-22-02. If you decide you still want to
register for the event, contact Justin McClanahan ([email protected])
to arrange registration and payment.

We've also opened up the track event to outside clubs, as we have a lot of
open spots to fill. As of this point, if the track event fills up, it fills
up, regardless of car type, so please get your registration in ASAP if you
are planning to run, to guarantee a spot.

Registration for the Nissan Testing Grounds tour will be closing on 2-15-02.
There are alot of logistics involved and we can't leave that registration
open until the convention date. So if you will be arriving in Phoenix on
Friday afternoon, and do want to go, please register to make sure you can
get in to the Test Center.

If, you decided to wait and register AFTER (2-15-02) the fee is going to go
up by 10%.

Payments are due by NO LATER than 2-22-02!

To register, goto:

http://www.serca.org/convention/

And click on "click here to register"

If you have any questions, please contact myself, Justin McClanahan at
[email protected]

Lastly, we have a great stack of products for the raffle!! It’s incredible
how generous our vendors are, in donating these items to our raffle!

The organizers of the 2002’ Convention would also like to thank all of those
that have signed up and paid already. The Convention packets are currently
being assembled, and a .pdf version is in the works, it should be e-mailed
later this week.

Happy Motoring.

Justin McClanahan
[email protected]

G-Forces · #13 02-13-2002, 07:29 AM

Just wondering is anyone here is actually going to this?

b-b00gie · #14 02-13-2002, 08:14 AM

I cant make it because my time off schedule has been alotted to other commitments. I definately wish I could go. I love Arizona and the cross country drive.

The only time I've driven cross country was in an SR20 ...long before I owned one! I had a GTI back then.

Next year I will attend no matter where it is.

G-Forces · #15 02-13-2002, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by b-b00gie
I cant make it because my time off schedule has been alotted to other commitments. I definately wish I could go. I love Arizona and the cross country drive.

The only time I've driven cross country was in an SR20 ...long before I owned one! I had a GTI back then.

Next year I will attend no matter where it is.

I think they are planning on Kansas City right now. I'll probably hit up the next one in Cali! KC is a far drive from Vancouver.

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