As many of you know. The Pantera Owners Club of America along with the Ferrari club of the time, started hosting Track events at Willow Springs some 25 years ago. Over the years, the make-up of the cars attending the events has changed. I am told that after all these years, I am the sole survivor of Pantera owners that attend this event.
This is a sad day! Where are all the local Pantera owners?
I got the message below, from the event organizers, that the event is at the point where it is going to be a thing of the past. This started out as a PANTERA event but ZERO Pantera’s show up. When I go, and I try to hit both events each year, I am the only Pantera there.
The organizers do this event for US. They don’t make any money hosting the events. All they want is to break EVEN. Unfortunately, over the last few years, people have been dropping off because of the economy and other reasons.
I have been told from others that have been to West Coast Racing's Events(Jim and Cherie Saxton), that they have the best run, safest events out there. Jim and Cherie are like family to the racing participants. This is the best track event available in Southern California in my opinion.
If they don’t get more participants the track events, after 25 years, will be no more!!! They will be throwing in the towel... We cannot let this happen. PLEASE, if you have a car that is track worthy, (it doesn't have to be a Pantera) and you want to have a fantastic time on the track with great friends, please sign up and join us on March 2nd! We need your support or this event will be gone forever.
Below is the email from West Coast Racing that came out today. Please sign up or future West Coast Racing track events will be a thing of the past (after 25 years)…
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HELP - Our next Open Track Event is Here - We are gearing up for a great weekend March 2 and 3, 2013
We have a BIG problem.....There are not enough cars registered to break even. We need an additional 30 cars to break even. This will probably be our last track event!!! After 25 years we are throwing in the towel. The economy has finally beaten us. We thank all of you who have been so loyal and supportive. Any questions please call me at 626 285-2024. I would love to hear from you.
Jim and Cherie--West Coast Racing Inc.
Our contact info is on our website www.westcoastracinginc.com or call 626 285-2024 or 626 285-2515
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