About this event
OnGrid comes from a background of track enthusiasts and racers with a goal that allows their participants an enjoyable, well organized, and affordable driving events. OnGrid consists of a team of friendly and knowledgeable owners, staff, instructors, and friends. We welcome everyone from seasoned pros to beginners with no prior track experience. Our events are fun, low key and relaxed. We also have instructors available at every event we host, for anybody that may need help. OnGrid Is your Premier Organization Hosted By Racers For Enthusiasts.
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California Track Addicts
Registration Fee:
EARLY BIRD: $120
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Buttonwillow Raceway Park 13cw - Sunday May 13th 2018
- Low Car Count
- 5 run groups
- 6 sessions per run group
- 18+ to drive or ride as a passenger in any vehicle. (If you are 16+ and would like to drive or ride with a driver, info@ongridtrack.com for more info)
- All drivers welcome
- Beginner friendly
- passengers allowed in all run groups
- $120/driver (early bird) $150/driver (regular price)
- Buttonwillow Property cost $10/person to enter.
- OnGrid is offering, private, full day, professional instruction for $140.00. You may register for this option while registering for the event
Event requirements
- 18+ to drive or ride as a passenger in any vehicle. (If you are 16+ and would like to drive or ride with a driver, info@ongridtrack.com for more info)
- Minimum of SA2005 helmet. Helmet rentals available at the track.
- Tow hooks or tow points are required on the front and rear of car. If your car needs to be towed, the tow truck driver will be forced to find a way to tow your car off the track. The driver of the vehicle is liable for any damages sustained while the car is being towed. Please make sure you have tow hooks, straps or points that is easily obtainable. Please make sure you have this prior to entering the track.
- Inside the car you should insure there are no loose objects that may fly around.
- Aftermarket 4 point racing harnesses are not allowed. ASM rated or OEM 4 point harnesses are allowed.
- Vehicles may not enter the track if they are leaking any fluids.
- Numbers are required on both sides of the car and must be 8 inches tall and 4 inches wide or bigger.
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Convertibles are required to have roll over protection. A vehicle with factory pop-up roll over protection is allowed to enter the track surface. Drivers and passengers with convertibles must pass the broom stick test. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: info@ongridtrack.com
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How To Preform Broomstick Test:
- Put helmet on and get in the car
- Place one end of the broom/stick on the top of the windshield and the other end on top of the roll hoop/bar, behind your head
- The broom/stick must not touch your helmet nor your head, in order to pass the test and to be allowed on track
GROUP 1 (BEGINNER)
- This run group is intended for drivers with little to no previous track experience. Generally 0-3 track days worth of experience.
- This group allows drivers to focus on becoming more comfortable during High Performance Driving Events (HPDE), along with allowing each participant to become familiar with the correct racing line, track rules, and proper track edicate without being pressured.
- Point By Passing is mandatory and only allowed on the straights. No passing in corners allowed.
GROUP 2a (LOW INTERMEDIATE)
- Group 2a is similar to group 1, however it is designed for drivers with more experience and a greater amount of awareness then group 1 drivers.
- This group is interned for intermediate drivers with a good understanding of track etiquette and awareness.
- Four (4) days of road course experience is the minimum requirement to qualify for this run group or a qualified racing school (Simraceway, etc).
- Point-by passing is allowed anywhere on the course and is mandatory.
GROUP 2B (HIGH INTERMEDIATE)
- Group 2b is designed for drivers with a higher skill set then group 2a and are in the process of transitioning into our advanced groups.
- This group is intended for drivers with a high understanding of track awareness and etiquette.
- Nine (9) days of road course experience is the minimum requirement to qualify for this run group
- Open passing is welcome on straights and point-by passing is required for passing in corners.
GROUP 3 (SLOW ADVANCED)
- Group 3 is intended for advanced drivers with slower cars.
- Thirteen (13) days of road course experience is the minimum requirement to qualify for this run group along with specific lap times, per course, are required to qualify for this group.
- Group 3 and group 4 have the same rules and regulations.
- Opens passing is allowed everywhere on the course, by any driver, in this run group. Point-by passing is recommended, but not required.
- 2:11 or faster laps at Buttonwillow 13cw for this group.
GROUP 4 (FAST ADVANCED)
- Group 4 is our fastest run group.
- Twenty (20) days of road course experience is the minimum requirement to qualify for this run group along with specific lap times, per course, are required to qualify for this group.
- Group 4 is built for the fastest vehicles and drivers at any driving event OnGrid hosts.
- Open passing is allowed everywhere on the course, by any driver, in this run group. Point-by passing is recommended, but not required.
- This run group is based around lap times and track experience.
- 2:02 or faster laps at Buttonwillow 13cw for this group.
More info on run groups: http://www.ongridtrack.com/run-groups/
OnGrid reserves the right to change you from the group you originally registered for, into another group, if we do not feel you meet the criteria for your registered run group without your concent. Please Make Sure You Register For The Appropriate Run Group.
These are generally our run groups, however sometimes we modify and add a School Group or any extra groups if needed to accommodated drivers and keep the car count in groups low.
Our events are ran no matter the weather.
