San Francisco Region SCCA Presents

3 UNIQUE tracks

2 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES

1 single race EVENT weekend

MAY 4-7, 2023

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San Francisco Region SCCA
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ABOUT THE EVENT
THE RACE
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MAY 4-7, 2023

  
Western Shootout at Thunderhill Raceway Park
San Francisco Region SCCA

Where East Meets West – The newest national title race on the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour. Held in Northern California during May the event is part of the Super Tour’s Western Swing coinciding with Oregon Regions annual Portland International Raceway Super Tour.

THE RACE

The Western Shootout is a unique event that combines 3 different tracks into 1 single race weekend. Two titles are up for grabs with the first being the national Super Tour and second the coveted Western Shootout Championship. As our elite racers compete, the Western Shootout Champion is crowned for each class having the best record across all 3 race days.

THE TRACK

Thunderhill Raceway Park is the premier racing stage to host the greatest SCCA Hoosier Super Tour event. Featuring four full days, three different circuits with each building to the longest track run on the season’s tour, a challenging 5 mile super course.

THE SCHEDULE

Participants arrive for a Thursday practice session divided into a morning on the 3 mile course with the afternoon session on the 5 mile course. Friday starts with a qualifying session leading to a Super Tour Race #1 on the 3 mile short course. Saturday begins with a qualifying session on the 3 mile course with Super Tour Sprint Race #2 in the afternoon. Sunday is the main event, opening with morning qualifying on the 5 mile full track and ending with the Western Shootout Feature Race.

RACERS WANTED.

The Western Shootout is a SCCA National Title Hoosier Super Tour Event presented by San Francisco Region SCCA. All racers are welcome to attend this special dual title race weekend by signing up via the form below or direct at Motorsportsreg.com.

3 TRACKS
2 TITLES
1 HERO

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions we hope will help you get the most out of this unique racing weekend!

CONTACT US

Camping is typically set up by the track day provider or club. Please contact them to find out if they will be providing camping for their event.

When camping is provided, you will have access to the paddock between 5:30 pm and 12:00 midnight.

Always be courteous to your neighbors and keep the noise down to a minimum. There is absolutely no track access by motorized vehicles after the track goes cold for the day.

Yes! Anyone over 18 years of age may rent the track privately. Just give us a call at 530-934-5588 ext.103 and we will help you bring your motorsports dreams to life!

When I call the track to put on an event, what do they need to know?

  • What is your experience of putting on a track day? Have you done other days elsewhere? Is this your first-time ever?
  • How many cars do you anticipate having?
  • If you just want to get on track yourself, register with a current track group.
  • Many extra services can be provided for a fee
  • Thunderhill will provide the track and services requested
  • You will register your own participants and collect fees directly
  • You can provide your schedule for the event or the track can do it for you
  • There will be a morning meeting where track staff let you know the rules and format for the day

Yes! Fuel is always available at Thunderhill. The gas pumps are located in the south paddock area near the front gates. Credit cards are accepted 24 hours a day.

110 leaded race fuel is only accessible between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

No. You need register with one of the many groups who rent the track. Groups are listed on the Event Schedule. Click on a group’s name; if they are open to participants their web address will be listed in the description. Go to their page and see if that group is appropriate for you.

Yes. Shipping Address:

Thunderhill Raceway
5250 Hwy 162
Willows, CA 95988

Any packages shipped to Thunderhill and unclaimed for 30 days will be discarded.  Packages sent to the PO Box will be delayed.

Yes! We love dogs too. However they must be leashed at all times. Animals are not allowed in any buildings at Thunderhill unless it is a certified service dog.

If you have an aggressive dog, please do everyone a favor and leave Fido at home. Dog attacks are very serious and we do not want your dog injuring a person or another pet. Failure to follow these pet rules will result in you and your pet being asked to leave the property.

Yes, there are real restrooms and showers at Thunderhill Raceway. They are located near the center of the paddock in both the East and West paddocks. Since late 2021, there is also a new restroom and shower building at the North end of the East Paddock.