Butonwillow Raceway University of VARA with Bob Scheer and Jerry Bradbury
Butonwillow Raceway University of VARA with Bob Scheer and Jerry Bradbury
My wife and another friend of ours is signed up for this. Anybody else want to go? This is a great deal for two days of track time with one on one instruction from two pro drivers. They need eight total to make it happen:
http://www.vararacing.com/2009%20info/Uof%20V%2009.pdf
http://www.vararacing.com/2009%20info/Uof%20V%2009.pdf
Hone your Mini driving skills with MINI race drivers Bob Scheer and Jerry Bradbury
You've done some track days in your Mini Cooper and you want to do more. Maybe you're at a plateau in your development. Maybe you want to go faster but just don't know how. Spend two days with US Touring Car Championship Professional Mini Cooper drivers Bob and Jerry and break on through to the other side.
Here's a unique opportunity to receive 2 days of personalized coaching from Bob Scheer and Jerry Bradbury as part of the University of VARA at Buttonwillow Raceway on the weekend of February 7-8 for a very reasonable cost.
Novice: If you've never been on the track before, come and hang out with the other Mini drivers and receive instruction from the VARA Team. Cost for two days: $275. Unlimited enrollment.
Intermediate: You've done some track days and want to know how to go faster safely. Spend two sessions each day with Bob and Jerry in the right seat and the rest practicing under their eyes and you'll learn the answer. Cost for two days: $375. Limited enrollment.
Expert: You have many track days under your belt and are ready for some advanced coaching to learn how to shave more seconds off your lap times. Cost for two days: $375. Limited enrollment.
Personal coaching by Bob and Jerry will be limited to 8 drivers in order to give everyone quality time, so intermediate and expert drivers should sign up now.
About Bob (Canyon Mini):
Bob Scheer's love for motorsports started at the age of 14, when he joined the pit crew for Pieper Racing in 1974. Since then, love has turned into obsession as he strives to hone his skills at every opportunity.
His extensive experience over a broad range of road courses has given him the ability to adapt to any racing situation quickly. This ability to quickly learn the nuances of a new course and find the weaknesses and strengths of his opponents gives him the edge he's needed to dominate early in the race, and be able to hold on to his advantage to the checkered flag.
Though most of his experience is with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vintage American muscle with the Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA), Bob has proven his immense skill set and adaptability by capturing 2nd in qualifying, then climbing the podium on his first full race weekend in the USTCC MINI Cooper S at Thunderhill Raceway.
Speed, passion, and most importantly, the ability to adapt to the ever-changing conditions of wheel-to-wheel racing are what has brought Bob Scheer to the level of driving skill required for success amongst intense competition.
Bob's Championship Wins
1st Place 1996 - Vintage Auto Racing Association A-Sedan Championship
1st Place 2000 - Vintage Auto Racing Association A-Sedan Championship
1st Place 2003 - Willow Springs Kart Club KT-100 Heavy Championship
1st Place 2004 - Redline MINI Challenge
About Jerry (Siddhartha):
SCCA and NASA Certified Driving Instructor, 2008 US Touring Car Championship Rookie of the Year and #3 overall finish for the season in his #37 JCW Mini Cooper S, Jerry has been racing motorcycles and cars since he was 14. With the purchase of his first JCW Mini in 2003, his concentration has been on making them go fast at the track, coming up through the ranks of the National Auto Sport Association through Novice to Intermediate to Expert to Instructor to Time Trials to door-to-door racing with USTCC.
To sign up:
1. Must have a Snell rated M2005 or SA2005 helmet
2. Must have a Mini
3. Send a PayPal payment to jerry.bradbury37@gmail.com for your reserved slot
4. You will receive an information packet upon payment
We need 8 signups to make this go. If we don?t get 8, we?ll refund everyone?s money and try again later with more notice.
You've done some track days in your Mini Cooper and you want to do more. Maybe you're at a plateau in your development. Maybe you want to go faster but just don't know how. Spend two days with US Touring Car Championship Professional Mini Cooper drivers Bob and Jerry and break on through to the other side.
Here's a unique opportunity to receive 2 days of personalized coaching from Bob Scheer and Jerry Bradbury as part of the University of VARA at Buttonwillow Raceway on the weekend of February 7-8 for a very reasonable cost.
Novice: If you've never been on the track before, come and hang out with the other Mini drivers and receive instruction from the VARA Team. Cost for two days: $275. Unlimited enrollment.
Intermediate: You've done some track days and want to know how to go faster safely. Spend two sessions each day with Bob and Jerry in the right seat and the rest practicing under their eyes and you'll learn the answer. Cost for two days: $375. Limited enrollment.
Expert: You have many track days under your belt and are ready for some advanced coaching to learn how to shave more seconds off your lap times. Cost for two days: $375. Limited enrollment.
Personal coaching by Bob and Jerry will be limited to 8 drivers in order to give everyone quality time, so intermediate and expert drivers should sign up now.
About Bob (Canyon Mini):
Bob Scheer's love for motorsports started at the age of 14, when he joined the pit crew for Pieper Racing in 1974. Since then, love has turned into obsession as he strives to hone his skills at every opportunity.
His extensive experience over a broad range of road courses has given him the ability to adapt to any racing situation quickly. This ability to quickly learn the nuances of a new course and find the weaknesses and strengths of his opponents gives him the edge he's needed to dominate early in the race, and be able to hold on to his advantage to the checkered flag.
Though most of his experience is with high-horsepower rear-wheel-drive vintage American muscle with the Vintage Auto Racing Association (VARA), Bob has proven his immense skill set and adaptability by capturing 2nd in qualifying, then climbing the podium on his first full race weekend in the USTCC MINI Cooper S at Thunderhill Raceway.
Speed, passion, and most importantly, the ability to adapt to the ever-changing conditions of wheel-to-wheel racing are what has brought Bob Scheer to the level of driving skill required for success amongst intense competition.
Bob's Championship Wins
1st Place 1996 - Vintage Auto Racing Association A-Sedan Championship
1st Place 2000 - Vintage Auto Racing Association A-Sedan Championship
1st Place 2003 - Willow Springs Kart Club KT-100 Heavy Championship
1st Place 2004 - Redline MINI Challenge
About Jerry (Siddhartha):
SCCA and NASA Certified Driving Instructor, 2008 US Touring Car Championship Rookie of the Year and #3 overall finish for the season in his #37 JCW Mini Cooper S, Jerry has been racing motorcycles and cars since he was 14. With the purchase of his first JCW Mini in 2003, his concentration has been on making them go fast at the track, coming up through the ranks of the National Auto Sport Association through Novice to Intermediate to Expert to Instructor to Time Trials to door-to-door racing with USTCC.
To sign up:
1. Must have a Snell rated M2005 or SA2005 helmet
2. Must have a Mini
3. Send a PayPal payment to jerry.bradbury37@gmail.com for your reserved slot
4. You will receive an information packet upon payment
We need 8 signups to make this go. If we don?t get 8, we?ll refund everyone?s money and try again later with more notice.
Last edited by batrugger; Jan 26, 2009 at 08:53 AM.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Hesperia, Ca
WE need 8 MINI's to get this event together.
Anyone out there interested? This is a great opportunity not only to drive Buttonwillow but also to have two great MINI instructors with you for two days!
Anyone out there interested? This is a great opportunity not only to drive Buttonwillow but also to have two great MINI instructors with you for two days!
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 116
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From: Canyon Country, Calif.
Wow, this is going to be a FUN weekend!
We still have a few spots open for anyone who still might be considering attending.
Jerry & I have coached & worked with driver of all skill levels. That why were confident that we can help all of our drivers to increase there high-performance driving skills.
If you don't want to drive your MINI on track don't let that stop you from attending. You can rent a race Toyota from VARA for the weekend.
These are same Toyota race cars the celebrity's race at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
(contact us right away for Toyota race car reservations, we need to reserve right now for you.)
We will have Dan Pachico my racing crew chief at the track with us to help with any mechanical issues that might come up with peoples MINI's. Dan will be checking everyones cars for safety issues, tire pressures & lug nut torque before we go out on track.
Dan can also help adjust your suspension to your driving style for better comfort & control on track.
I will bring fresh Hawk brake pads & some of our spares in case anyone needs help keeping there MINI together.
I also can supply inexpensive new or used track tires for anyone who might want to roll on race rubber. (P.M. or contact me directly.)
Come for the fun & leave a better driver!
Cheers, Bob
We still have a few spots open for anyone who still might be considering attending.
Jerry & I have coached & worked with driver of all skill levels. That why were confident that we can help all of our drivers to increase there high-performance driving skills.
If you don't want to drive your MINI on track don't let that stop you from attending. You can rent a race Toyota from VARA for the weekend.
These are same Toyota race cars the celebrity's race at the Long Beach Grand Prix.
(contact us right away for Toyota race car reservations, we need to reserve right now for you.)
We will have Dan Pachico my racing crew chief at the track with us to help with any mechanical issues that might come up with peoples MINI's. Dan will be checking everyones cars for safety issues, tire pressures & lug nut torque before we go out on track.
Dan can also help adjust your suspension to your driving style for better comfort & control on track.
I will bring fresh Hawk brake pads & some of our spares in case anyone needs help keeping there MINI together.
I also can supply inexpensive new or used track tires for anyone who might want to roll on race rubber. (P.M. or contact me directly.)
Come for the fun & leave a better driver!
Cheers, Bob
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 11
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From: Hesperia, Ca
Just wanted to give a quick two thumbs up 
for a great two days! I had an amazingly awesome time, learned new things, made new friends and can say I've driven Buttonwillow!
Thanks to Jerry and Bob for providing this opportunity and invaluable lessons.
I will post more later and put up some pics!
If Bob and Jerry do this again I would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their driving skills and track driving skills!
for a great two days! I had an amazingly awesome time, learned new things, made new friends and can say I've driven Buttonwillow!Thanks to Jerry and Bob for providing this opportunity and invaluable lessons.
I will post more later and put up some pics!
If Bob and Jerry do this again I would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their driving skills and track driving skills!
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,640
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From: Flitwick UK
Look forward to your report Kelli, did the weather hold out for you? It looked like you were going to have a typical English racing weekend, rain 
.
I checked in Sunday afternoon and it looked like it was dry
.I checked in Sunday afternoon and it looked like it was dry
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