Announcing the 2nd annual
SPECTRE 341 CHALLENGE
DATE SET FOR 2011:
RETURN TO THE HILL
Spectre Performance announces 2nd annual hill climb road race challenge where the fastest street cars on earth will race up infamous Nevada Highway 341
When: June 17-19, 2011
Where: Nevada Highway 341, South of Virginia City, NV
More Info: Available soon at www.Spectre341Challenge.com
Spectre Performance is heading back to Virginia City for the second running of the Spectre 341 Challenge on one of the most technical and thrilling mountain roads in the United States. After a stellar turnout at the inaugural event in 2010 that included world-famous drivers and high-profile media coverage, the 2011 event promises to be even better with a variety of exotic cars and new activities. The race, set for June 17-19, 2011, will pit supercars, muscle cars and imports against the clock in a full-throttle blast up the mountain road, which will be closed to the public for the event.
The Speed by Spectre 341 Challenge is a rare opportunity to drive flat-out on one of the most technical and aggressive stretch of mountain road in the country, without the worry of oncoming traffic or law enforcement. The paved course is 5.2 miles long with 22+ turns, a 1,216-foot rise in elevation, steep drop offs and no guardrails! Vehicles must be street-legal and registered. Tires must be DOT legal. Event highlights will include a track talk, warm up laps, class qualifying, a car show and parade through the iconic old-west style mining town, two days of racing and a banquet for all participants. The road will be closed for racing in coordination with local agencies, and once again competitors will have a chance to be inducted into the exclusive “3:41 Club” if they can crack the three-minute, forty-one second barrier.
“This is one of the only events in the world where a driver can show up with a street car and truly test the vehicle and themselves in a real-world environment,” says Spectre Performance founder Amir Rosenbaum. “We are in the speed business – we engineer and sell cold air intakes for muscle cars and late model vehicles. This is more than a race – it’s about having fun. We work with FM3 Marketing to present a professional, well-organized, fun weekend at a cool old-west town where the entire family can show up, hang out with other car nuts and have a great time. The 2011 Spectre 341 Challenge will feature even more racing and family activities.”
The original Virginia City Hill Climb was founded in 1972 and run through 2002. Rosenbaum holds the all time record for the event, running the course in three minutes, ten seconds in a Ferrari F40. Six new members were inducted into the 3:41 Club in 2010.
I enjoyed watching the event, (i was the guys have way up therun on the hill) and i will have a car together to run by the event next year, This tear i didnt want to run my street car, so I went and watched. Please put me on your mailing list for next year!
What are the driver qualifications. How much is the entry fee. Is entry limited to the fastest cars, or first entries received?
Hello,
We are coming. Do we use the 2010 entry form or is there
a 2011 form? Thank You, Chris, Dan and Patty Somers.
I am interested in competing in the event.
What are the fees, requirements, catagories, rules, etc.
Thanks Kevin
Kevin – We’d love to have you join us. Check out the rules here. As for fees, basic entry is $341. Additional package info is below:
Package Info:
Red Package – $341 – includes tech, orientation, two days of racing for one car and one driver
Black Package (all in for one person) – $499 – Red package plus catered breakfast and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday for one person. It includes six beverages per day, one (1) T-shirt, and one (1) ticket to the Sunday evening awards banquet and an event DVD.
Silver Package – $199 – (no driving or racing) catered breakfast and lunch Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It includes six beverages per day, one (1) T-shirt, and one (1) ticket to the Sunday evening awards banquet and an event DVD. Perfect for spouses and friends.
Awards Banquet ticket only – $40
Hi Chris -
Sorry for the late reply, we have a 2011 entry form up now!
Hi David -
Driver qualifications are common sense, maturity and a sense of adventure. This is a very technical driving road, but that means it’s fun and challenging even at lower speeds. Entry is based on first come, first served. We are just starting to accept entries now, so you have time to send yours in!
Dave – we look forward to seeing you drive this year!
I sent in pictures and entry form but got eror message that they could not be delivered. Can I send it in by snail mail?
I’m interested in this, but I will be coming off the Hot Rod Power Tour which ends in Detroit on 6/10, so I will have burned most of my vacation time trying to get back across country. What time do you have to be in Virginia CIty on Friday? My plan would be to leave the car in Reno with friends on the way back from Detroit and fly back up from Los Angeles on Friday. Thanks.
Hi Stephen – Did you ever get your entry to go through? It looks like you’re n the entry page, unless there are two Stephen Whites participating!
Hi Dan – Spectre will be on Power Tour too, you’ll have to stop by and say hello! Friday will be tech and driver’s meeting, so we will need you to roll in sometime around mid morning-noonish. Sick day?
Hello, im interested and looking to join the fun, but i see no information on how much $ a passenger is to join me? Looks like i need to finish wrenching! Thanks for your time and response.
Hi Max – Yes, wrench faster! We’d love to have you join us. There is no extra cost for a passenger to ride along, only to attend the banquet.