Got this from Doug at Trackmasters Racing.

As many of you are aware, TMR and most of the other track clubs in the region have now posted their 2010 schedules. However, if you look closely at the TMR event list and our format changes this season you'll quickly realize that we have the best 'bang' for your track buck for events at all the region's tracks!

What's Changing? We realize that the economy is still struggling and drivers are watching their dollars and 'shopping' events. With this in mind, we're changing the format for many events this season to satisfy all of our drivers needs. Our most significant concern to date has been how to reduce prices without reducing the quality of our events. Maintaining a proper balance of cars on track is critical to safety and your overall experience. Adding more cars to lower prices is good for some but not acceptable for those of us that want quality track time. Let's face it, more cars on track means more stress on track, increased risk, traffic, more downtime due to mechanicals & tows, and less open track & clean laps. Nothing comes without a price, so consider our program features before you go spend your track dollars on a 'cheap' event. That said, we're proud to say that we've come up with a solution that meets or exceeds our current quality levels, reduces your event fees, and in the process buys each of you even more track time!

'Variable Pricing Program' - The most significant change this season is our move from a 4 to 3 run group format for many of our events this season. Simply put, this means more quality track time for your track buck! To do this we're implementing a program that gives TMR drivers a couple of choices when attending an event. This program essentially allows half of you to attend an event at one price and run a 3 run group format (the 'Tier 1' price), and the other half pay a reduced price for slightly less track time.(the 'Tier 2' price) Tier 2 drivers will receive 2 fewer session on track, but the same or as much as 10 additional minutes of track time than a typical 4 run group event. In the case of Infineon or Thunderhill, this means Tier 1 drivers will have approximately 160 ~ 140 minutes(respectively) of track time vs. the typical 110 minutes at another event, and Tier 2 drivers will have 110 ~ 120 minutes. (respectively) Unlike other clubs, we're reducing fees WITHOUT adding cars to the track! The result is more track time, the same quality event you expect from TMR, and of course..... reduced prices!

Almost forgot...There's another side benefit of this program for the Tier 1 drivers. If Tier 2 drivers are consuming roughly half of a run group and running 2 fewer sessions throughout the day, that means 2 sessions of the day will essentially have half the drivers, which translates to no traffic and nothing but open track!

First Events of the 2010 Season!
1. Saturday, February 6th at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. The cost for 'Tier 1' is $265 (2hrs 40 min), and 'Tier 2' is $200 (2 hours) This is an incredible price for this event, and $100 ~ $140 less expensive than other clubs pricing for a 4 run group day! Again, the event will be sold 50% Tier 1, and 50% Tier 2, so don't wait too long to grab a slot of your choice! Run groups planned for this event are: Advanced, Mixed (combo of High Intermediate and some Advanced drivers), and Low Intermediate. Registration is open now.

2. Laguna Seca on Monday, February 22nd. This event won't have VPP pricing due to how this particular track operates, but we will be running this as a 3 run group format! The cost for this event is $245, which is $80 to $100 cheaper than other clubs running 4 run group events! Run groups planned for this event are Advanced, Mixed (combo of High Intermediate and some Advanced drivers), and Low Intermediate. Registration is open now.

3. Thunderhill is our next event on Friday, Feb 26th with 'Tier 1' at $195 (2hrs 20 min) and 'Tier 2' at $155.(1hr 50 minutes - minimum) That's $50 to $140 cheaper than others offering less track time at T-Hill. Again, we are NOT adding more cars to reduce our prices! Run groups planned for this event are Advanced, Mixed (combo of High Intermediate and some Advanced drivers), and Low Intermediate. Registration is open now.

After these dates our next event is a 2 dayer at Laguna on March 4th and 5th, which will most likely be 3 run group formats. This event and the balance of the events we have planned for 2010 can be viewed on the www.trackmasters-racing.com home page. Registration will open next week for this event.

'TrackPacks' - Our always popular 'TrackPacks' and Season passes will be released between Christmas and New Years, so keep an eye out for those as they will provide even more savings for those of you who 'just can't get enough'!

Charity Infineon Event - Our thanks go out to all of you who attended the Nov 21 event at Infineon. Your participation and contributions helped us donate over $5100 to Infineon's Childrens Charity! You can be proud to know that there are families in the region benefiting from your contribution this holiday season.

Car for sale - I've been on the fence about selling this car, but I've got too many cars & projects so this one has to go. It's a 1973 914-6, with a freshly rebuilt 2.7L RS Spec motor(built by GD Racing), dyno'd 178hp at the rear wheels, new paint, suspension, brakes, etc. Just needs fresh track rubber, the roll cage welded in, seats & harnesses mounted. Car + many extra parts goes on e-bay first week of January unless one of you buy it first! Pics can be accessed from the 'Race Cars for Sale' button on the TMR homepage. www.trackmasters-racing.com

Hotel Majestic in San Francisco - One of our own(Frank Bramante), has taken over the management of the Hotel Majestic in San Francisco and has also opened the Uptown Joe's restaurant. Frank is making this elegant and very historic facility(built in 1902) available to us at special rates and discounts.

If you are planning a trip to the city for business, entertertainment or heaven forbid to take the wife or girlfriend shopping (there goes those new rims), check out their fantastic rooms, special events facilities, meeting rooms and enjoy some of San Francisco's best Italian - American comfort food. If you are looking for a place to spend New Years Eve they are offering special event packages deals also for rooms, food and entertainment.

For Track Masters regulars ,if you mention "Doug Sent me!" the valet parking will be 1/2 price. If you are staying over to party or you tip a few too many of their specialty cocktails in the 'Butterfly Lounge', Frank will offer free room upgrades. That's better than a couple of free tanks of 110 racing fuel!

The Majestic is located just three blocks north of Japan Town and two blocks west of Van Ness. Very centrally located just minutes from all your favorite SF business and entertainment destinations. Hotel Majestic 1500 Sutter Street (Sutter and Gough) 415 441 1280 Uptown Joe's or 415 441 1100 hotel. Frank cell is 530 515 8282 www.thehotelmajestic.com or www.Uptownjoes.com

Happy Holidays, and we look forward to seeing you in the paddock very soon!

Doug Gale
and the TMR Team

2010 TrackMasters Racing Schedule
Infineon 6-Feb Saturday
Laguna 22-Feb Monday
Thunderhill 26-Feb Friday
Laguna 4-Mar Thursday
Laguna 5-Mar Friday
Infineon 19-Mar Friday
Infineon 12-Apr Monday Joint Event
Infineon 13-Apr Tuesday Joint Event
Thunderhill 23-Apr Friday
Thunderhill 21-May Friday Clockwise
Infineon 29-May Saturday
Laguna 31-May Monday Joint Event
Laguna 21-Jun Monday
Thunderhill 16-Jul Friday
Thunderhill 20-Aug Friday
Thunderhill 16-Sep Thursday
Infineon 14-Oct Thursday Joint Event
Infineon 15-Oct Friday Joint Event
Thunderhill 5-Nov Friday
Infineon 20-Nov Saturday Charity