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Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
I just signed up. Anyone else going? I'll probably be in the driving school since I haven't been on a track since 2003.
 
Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
I'll likely sign up. Let's just hope they don't use that "no-rain guarantee" they're speaking of.

BTW, their driving school is really good. I did it myself just last month.

Hope to see you there!
Justin
[Smile]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
It's a bit early for me to say "I'll be there" but I do want to be there....I'll plan for it [patriot]
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
So NCRC said that I qualify for the Solo group since I have 1 track day. What do you think? Should I skip the Driving School thing?
 
Posted by Beastly GT500 TVS (Member # 9723) on :
 
Looks like fun.
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
So NCRC said that I qualify for the Solo group since I have 1 track day. What do you think? Should I skip the Driving School thing?
That depends, how did your last track day go? How comfortable were you last time out? It's been 8 years since you were last on track and was it at this track or somewhere else?
If they have a good driving school maybe you could do it half day then and the rest by yourself.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I say you take the school and have an instructor with you the whole day. I've never driven with NCRC before, but I have to say that my instructors with NASA and TMR were both extremely helpful and I probably wouldn't be as hooked on this sport if it weren't for them! Their tips and suggestions, whether it be small or large, will benefit you forever. Since you haven't been on the track in so long, having them will definitely benefit you. Plus, you'll probably feel more comfortable with them by your side coaching you through the course and end up having a more successful day [patriot]
 
Posted by Beastly GT500 TVS (Member # 9723) on :
 
im thinking about signing up
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will stick with the school. I just checked the schedule and school is only the 1st half of the day, then I'm on my own for the 2nd half. It's gonna be a blast!
 
Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
Yep, first 3 sessions are school, last 2 are all yours.

If you have specific questions about the driving school, PM me. I'll do my best to answer.

Justin
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Beastly GT500 TVS:
im thinking about signing up
You might want to detune your car a bit before hitting the track. 730rwhp may get you into some trouble
on a road course.
 
Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
As much fun as it may be, no one ever said you have to stomp the pedal to the floor 100%. [Smile]
 
Posted by cobra_302_stang (Member # 7257) on :
 
Any one else going?
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I'll probably be there
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i'm going
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i'm going
damn...i havent seen you post on here in forever! How you been bro?

Not sure if you remember me, but I bought the cracked cowl hood off you YEARS ago. What are you bringing out to the track? If I recall correctly, didn't you have that green sn95 GT with either MM or Griggs components?

-Ian
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
lol, I just stopped by and happened to see this post. I bought some visors off you in hayward right? yeah, I had a black 94 with all the MM stuff.
I just started tracking my 98 m3, but I just sold it. This will be my first time out in my C6.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
lol, I just stopped by and happened to see this post. I bought some visors off you in hayward right? yeah, I had a black 94 with all the MM stuff.
I just started tracking my 98 m3, but I just sold it. This will be my first time out in my C6.
yea, you bought those ballin ass TV visors from me [dance] Those were the good ol days LOL! C6 should be fun for sure! I can't make it to this NCRC trackday but plan to be out at Infineon for NASA in February. Do you plan to hit up the track foten this year? Shoot me a PM...we should hook up [patriot]
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
It's gonna rain the first half of the day, but I'm still going. [Smile]
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
Does anyone going to this race have extra gloves I can borrow for the day? I ordered some, but they never showed up.
 
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
lol, I just stopped by and happened to see this post. I bought some visors off you in hayward right? yeah, I had a black 94 with all the MM stuff.
I just started tracking my 98 m3, but I just sold it. This will be my first time out in my C6.
Holy hungry hippo!??
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
Does anyone going to this race have extra gloves I can borrow for the day? I ordered some, but they never showed up.
I didn't realize this event was right after the big game so I didn't go. Hope you found a pair and not much rain
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
I had an absolute blast today! It stopped raining at 7am and was sunny most of the day. I need so much more practice. I am super slow!
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Trackdays are always a good time! Got any pics/videos to share?
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
I had an absolute blast today! It stopped raining at 7am and was sunny most of the day. I need so much more practice. I am super slow!
One track day at a time. I bet there was a lot of track time today too [burnout]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Trackdays are always a good time! Got any pics/videos to share?
If you were driving the red Saleen #305 then thats a nice ride you go there! Gotta love the S197 Saleen!

i saw your pictures on the gotbluemilk.com website. I like to check out their pics after local trackdays [Big Grin]
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
Photos by Dito Milian www.gotbluemilk.com

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Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
Here's some pics my husband took:
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Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i'm going
Did you go? I was the slow girl in a red Saleen [Smile]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Four run groups:

With instructors for all sessions, limited passing, point-by required. (Driving School)
No instructor, limited passing, point-by required. Instructor may be available upon request. (Solo)
Passing anywhere, point-by required. (Point-by)
Open passing, point-by recommended but not required. (Open)

They are strict on the passing flag. For all groups, if you get a passing flag, you must let the car behind get around at the next reasonable opportunity.

[ January 25, 2012, 04:08 PM: Message edited by: SteveL ]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SteveL:
Four run groups:

With instructors for all sessions, limited passing, point-by required. (Driving School)
No instructor, limited passing, point-by required. Instructor may be available upon request. (Solo)
Passing anywhere, point-by required. (Point-by)
Open passing, point-by recommended but not required. (Open)

They are strict on the passing flag. For all groups, if you get a passing flag, you must let the car behind get around at the next reasonable opportunity.
Thanks Steve! I'm registered for the Point-by group so hopefully I can keep up with these guys:D How many cars are usually in each group?
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 2000BlackGT:
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
lol, I just stopped by and happened to see this post. I bought some visors off you in hayward right? yeah, I had a black 94 with all the MM stuff.
I just started tracking my 98 m3, but I just sold it. This will be my first time out in my C6.
Holy hungry hippo!??
hey chuck! [Big Grin]
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i'm going
Did you go? I was the slow girl in a red Saleen [Smile]
Yeah, I was there. I saw your car, but didn't see you. I was in a grey C6.

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
Ian, I will be there March 3rd in the point by group as well. [Whoo Whooooo!]
Btw, do gloves actually help? I know I need some driving shoes.

[ January 25, 2012, 05:40 PM: Message edited by: Hungry Hippo ]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
i'm going
Did you go? I was the slow girl in a red Saleen [Smile]
Yeah, I was there. I saw your car, but didn't see you. I was in a grey C6.

quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
Ian, I will be there March 3rd in the point by group as well. [Whoo Whooooo!]
Btw, do gloves actually help? I know I need some driving shoes.
Sounds good, I'll see you there! I'm actually feeling kind of anxious/nervous because I've only ran T-hill once, and it was my very first track day ever...I hope I dont cause too much traffic in the point-by group.

I use gloves and I think it helps. I guess it depends on your steering wheel, but my stock leather one was kind of thin and slippery. The gloves really help grip them at better. I use some Puma driving shoes that I had laying around the house(I didnt know they were driving shoes before hahah). I plan to get some better ones soon though.
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
I believe the number of cars in each NCRC group depends on the group. I think it's 20-25 for driving school and maybe solo. 25-30 is my guess for point-by. 30-35 for open group.

Point-by group may be a bit much for someone with only one days experience at Thunderhill. I don't know your background but having an experienced driver ride with you would likely be beneficial. You can try point-by but switch to solo group if you're uncomfortable out there. You want to gain confidence at your pace without feeling overly intimated by the other drivers.

If you plan on moving up the ranks in driving, it is worth getting driving gloves and shoes even now. You'll get used to them before you run in the advance groups/clubs where those items are typically required. I'm so used to them that I can't drive my car without wearing gloves and shoes.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
At Infineon I'd be comfortable doing point by as that's the track I primarily drove last season and know it fairly well, but i have a vague memory of how t-hill is. I'll try out the point by group and see how comfortable I am at t-hill, but if it gets to be too fast I may request to drop down.

I, too feel very comfortable driving with my gloves on. I don't think I can do a trackday without them anymore. I'm considering getting a suit here pretty soon too for safety but not sure if it's necessary at the level in at...I guess it's better safe than sorry though.
 
Posted by 4IDFOX (Member # 9921) on :
 
Ian, do not worry about being fast enough. There may be slower drivers in fast cars and fast drivers in slow cars, the key is every body giving each other room and respect in any run group.

Did you get that momo wheel in your car yet?

I was at Thunderhill monday getting some laps on the new engine. Had a good time. I had not been on the track since september of 2010 and it felt good to be behind the wheel again.

Troy
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 4IDFOX:
Ian, do not worry about being fast enough. There may be slower drivers in fast cars and fast drivers in slow cars, the key is every body giving each other room and respect in any run group.

Did you get that momo wheel in your car yet?

I was at Thunderhill monday getting some laps on the new engine. Had a good time. I had not been on the track since september of 2010 and it felt good to be behind the wheel again.

Troy
Hey Troy! How's it going? The wheel is getting installed along with a bunch of other parts that I accumulated over the winter break. I can't wait to get the car back and test it out on the track! It should feel like a new car once its all dialed in.

Being track-less since October '11 has put a damper on my happiness [Big Grin] . I'm looking forward to this season [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
I was in the driving school. I didn't have an instructor ride with me. But I needed one! I think I was the slowest car out there. I think next time, I'll find someone to ride with me so I can improve.
 
Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
I was in the driving school. I didn't have an instructor ride with me. But I needed one! I think I was the slowest car out there. I think next time, I'll find someone to ride with me so I can improve.
Looks like you had fun!! This is a cheap way to get seat time and learn car control and practice lines and such. This is me on the 25th, if any one is interested in getting a group together and going Im down as there are 4 places around the bay we can go. Le Mans Karting, UMIGO, GoKart Racer or K1 Speed which is new at the old Speed Ring location.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpnzSAJDd6A&list=UUEQUBQ1orp0Z4bwO8SCGVng&index=1&feature=plcp
 
Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
I was in the driving school. I didn't have an instructor ride with me. But I needed one! I think I was the slowest car out there. I think next time, I'll find someone to ride with me so I can improve.
This is me running a 200lap league enduro race w/pitstops/driver and kart changes at Le Mans Karting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyYFtrfWld0
 
Posted by Hungry Hippo (Member # 537) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
I was in the driving school. I didn't have an instructor ride with me. But I needed one! I think I was the slowest car out there. I think next time, I'll find someone to ride with me so I can improve.
I was pretty slow my first time out, but you need to go slower in order to learn the track. I never had an instructor, but it helped a lot to get a ride with someone in the open group with a similar car.
 
Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Hungry Hippo:
quote:
Originally posted by SaleenGirl:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Nice pics and VERY NICE RIDE! Looks like you didnt need those gloves afterall [Big Grin]

Did you get an instructor to ride with you at all, or was it Solo all day? what group were you in? I've never driven with NCRC before but will be on March 3rd at T-hill. I'm just trying to get a feel for how their run groups are [patriot]
I was in the driving school. I didn't have an instructor ride with me. But I needed one! I think I was the slowest car out there. I think next time, I'll find someone to ride with me so I can improve.
I was pretty slow my first time out, but you need to go slower in order to learn the track. I never had an instructor, but it helped a lot to get a ride with someone in the open group with a similar car.
Yup ride alongs are good or going out and doing "Follow the leader" with an experienced person (doesn't have to be an instructor"
 
Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
I took some rides with some very experienced drivers when I was first starting out. They were hot shoeing it around the track and were so far advanced from me that I really didn't learn anything. If you take a ride-along, you want something instructional rather than "let me show you how fast I can go".
 
Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SteveL:
I took some rides with some very experienced drivers when I was first starting out. They were hot shoeing it around the track and were so far advanced from me that I really didn't learn anything. If you take a ride-along, you want something instructional rather than "let me show you how fast I can go".
True true should have added that,
 
Posted by ZincYellowGt281 (Member # 9865) on :
 
[/qb][/QUOTE]Looks like you had fun!! This is a cheap way to get seat time and learn car control and practice lines and such. This is me on the 25th, if any one is interested in getting a group together and going Im down as there are 4 places around the bay we can go. Le Mans Karting, UMIGO, GoKart Racer or K1 Speed which is new at the old Speed Ring location.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpnzSAJDd6A&list=UUEQUBQ1orp0Z4bwO8SCGVng&index=1&feature=plcp [/QB][/QUOTE]

karting is a ton of fun, ever thought of getting your own? My brother and I have a CRG 80cc shifter kart. We use to go to rmp racing in sacramento but, soon as we beat everyone there we knew it was time to move up lol. Its a world of a difference between the two karts. We just started this summer but so far we are having a blast. Im pretty sure my brother is going to start racing for the next season.
 
Posted by SaleenGirl (Member # 11156) on :
 
Thanks for all the advise everyone! I can't make it for March 3rd, but I'm hoping to go April 7th.
 




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