Coming up next – the last showdown of 2010!!!
DJSA 2010 Outlaw Point Series
Sat, Nov 13th, Enduro race #3 of 3 (112 miles)
Sun, Nov 14th, Series race #11 of 11
Based on racer input, we are proud to be holding this event
at the infamous O’neill Forebay of the San Luis Reservoir –
Santa Nella California
Physical Address –
31426 Gonzaga Road
Gustine, CA 95322
Phone (209) 826-1197 (209) 826-1197
Directions
From I-5, exit west to hw 152 at Santa Nella.
A few miles up the road at the base of the uphill grade,
Look for the San Luis Recreation entrance on the right.
That will take you to the race site at the Forebay, as well
as to the full hookup RV campsite area.
Pre-registration entries are now being accepted for this race.
If you have raced at any previous 2010 djsa race, all I need from you is an email stating what classes you are running and your race # for each of your classes. I will print out your entries for you. Otherwise new racers can download an entry form from www.diablojsa.com and zap it to me so I can get it on the class rosters. I am using windows xp with word 2003 amd 2007. Entries that aren’t in these word formats sometimes don’t make it through. If you have a problem with the online form please call me.
Pre-registration discount entries and request will be taken up until thursday night at midnight. I don’t need your money ahead of time (although payment via paypal is always appreciated) but I do need your entry forms. I will need as many of you as possible to pre-register because I have to provide state parks with a racer roster at the front gate.
Normally if a site charges a fee to get in, you pay that fee directly, separate from your race entry but at this race a state fee of $20 per racer is being charged to cover the costs of permitting and staffing this race – and I have to collect these fees and forward them to the state. This will be done at registration. My pay pal links will still reflect the normal entry fees. I need to ask each racer to bring an extra $20 bucks to pay at the reg table. Entry fees will not change at registration and regular rates still apply, but I am accountable for these fees due to the parks department. This is the easist way to handle this and I don’t want this to be an issue for any of you because I have much more serious issues to deal with at home.
What I’m asking for – is for all of us to remember we are guest in a new house and we have to follow the rules of the new house… The fees and policies we must meet are not those of the park itself, but by the state of california and I need to point out, at this particular park, the administration has been way more than understanding and accomodating in accelerating the permit process which is normally very time consuming..
All season I have provided you with a ton of 3 heats in a day racing for only $40 or $50 bucks. This one race is going to be $20 more if you want to race, but please keep in mind it’s a fee which covers the racer’s park entry, launching, day use, and mandatory assignment of park personnel who have to be present at the event. I thank you in advance for your understanding, and assisting me with making a good impression at this location so we can come back next season.
All racers entering the site will give their names to the officer at the gate and you will be provided with a djsa parking pass. The pass will have to be placed on your dashboard where it is visible to park officers working parking enforcement. Spectators and non racers will have to pay the normal $10 day use fee per vehicle. It has been suggested that if things go as smoothly as I assured they would, and if we want to return next year, the permit process should be more flexible with less park staff required, which should result in lower entrance fees. All I can do is ask you to “roll with it” and as always I promise you’ll have a great time.
Standard pre-reg entry fees ~
X2 and 650 stands – $40
All other classes – $50
Additional classes $20 each (max 3 classes in one day per racer)
Advance payment via paypal helps me out and speeds things up on race day, but they are not as crucial as the entry forms! I need an entry form for EACH CLASS you are running, or an email of intent stating what class, ski, and race number you are running.
For this race only – ALL “on site” entries on race day are $80 regardless of class. Please save yourself some money and pre-register!
* Enduro entry fees are $100 plus the $20 to the parks department.
Saturday schedule ~
800 – 915 > Sign in/ reg/ launching
920 > mandatory rider’s meeting
945 > staging on the line
1000 > Enduro race 1 (8 laps, 56 miles)
1130 > 30 minute fuel – refreshment break
1150 > staging on the line
1200 > Enduro race 2 (8 laps, 56 miles)
200 > All skis trailered
600 > Awards dinner TBA (tentative at Petro’s Restaurant located nearby)
2 – 4> early reg for Sunday racing.
2 – 5> supervised course practice by class for pre-registered racers only.
Djsa staff must be on scene or no course practice allowed.
6pm> All present are welcome to attend the Enduro awards party which will be
held nearby.
If you practice on Saturday and are comfortable leaving your ski on the beach – I will be onsite ALL NIGHT to keep an eye on all the gear, however anyone leaving gear or skis overnight at the site will be doing so at their own risk…
Sunday schedule ~
730a – 930> Sign in/reg/launching
830 to -915> Standup practice by class
915-1000> Sitdown practice by class
1010> Mandatory Riders Meeting at the Monster scoring/announcing tent
1030 – 12 > 1st round of heats
1200-1230> 550s extreme all out qualifier – BOB freestyle demo
1230-200 > 2nd round of heats
200 – 230 > 550s xtreme all out money race – BOB freestyle
230 – 400 > 3rd round of heats
400> Scoring – site tear down
600> Awards after party at Andersens, next to Best Western
10 minutes from the race site at Santa Nella and I-5
Running order ~
1) 650 Stand
2) X2 Army
3) 750 open standup / 800 novice stand
4) Sport Sit 900 nov and Sport Sit 1100 exp gp unlmt
5) FAST Stand Pro-am-GP open
6) Sprint Sit / SCXP Novice (separate starts and scoring)
7) 850 Superstand intermediate/expert open
SCXP Supersit expert – intermediate
9) 550s xtreme all out exhibition / BOB Freestyle Exhibitions
Point Series racers ~
Trophies 1st thru 3rd
DOUBLE series points to every ski on the line.
550′s all out cash cup presented at the checkered flag following the money race.
Motel 6/Super 8/Comfort Inn Santa Nella/Los Banos (I think it’s going by Comfort Inn nowdays)
28821 Gonzaga Road
Santa Nella Village, CA 95322
(209) 827-8700 (209) 827-8700
I went ahead and booked a room just in case (just shy of $60.00 for the night for three adults/2 Queen, Non-smoking), and was advised the manager Brianna would love to speak with you about arranging a group rate for the racers to get the price even lower. She can be reached at 209-658-5666 209-658-5666. This is her cell number, so you can call when it’s convenient.
They have an outdoor Pool, Pets Allowed, Maid Service, Smoke Detectors, No Smoking & Smoking Rooms/Facilities, TV, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Television with Cable, 24 Hour Front Desk, Heated Guest Rooms, Wake-up Service, Data port Available, Electronic Door Locks, Air Conditioned, Security, Restaurant, TV Remote Control, Radio, Telephone.
There’s also several places to eat besides Pea Soup Anderson’s (which is great by the way), including Carls Jr., Dennys, Mcdonalds, Pea Soup Andersens, Quiznos, Starbucks, Wendy’s, Subway, Taco Bell, Del Taco…all about 3-4 miles away…and Petros Diner is right next door to the motel.
There are several other hotels/motels close by in Santa Nella as well:
Best Western Andersen’s Inn (attached to Pea Soup Anderson’s)
12367 S Highway 33 Santa Nella CA
Tel: 209/826-5534 209/826-5534
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Santa Nella (about $73.00/nite – probably the nicest place to stay in Santa Nella)
28976 W Plaza Drive
Santa Nella Village, CA
(209) 826-8282 (209) 826-8282
Pretty decent hotel…at least it was the last time I stayed here about 4 years ago.
Ramada Santa Nella (about $75.00/nite – very quiet and pretty decent too)
13070 S. Highway 33
Santa Nella Village, CA
(209) 826-4444 (209) 826-4444
Motel 6
12733 South Highway 33
Gustine, CA
(209) 826-6644 (209) 826-6644
STAY HERE ONLY IF YOU ARE DESPERATE – Between the serious noise from the freeway just outside your door and the scary criminal element that loiters around here, I would strongly suggest you sleep in your car at a rest stop instead.
I think there’s also a Holiday Inn Express on the north end of Santa Nella too….Hope this info helps,
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