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F1R/GT
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When is the next track event? When do I have to enter by? What all do I need to have safety wise? Do I need to take any classes first?
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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Greenflag is having a event Nov. 28-29 at Buttonwillow. Good group of people, safe track and the entry is like 225.00 per day I think. I'll be there in my new racecar (track only) for testing and a few of my buddies will be too. It's to much fun and you'll be addicted so start saving your money. Go on the website for safety equipment and things. Greenflagdriving.com I think. You don't have to take any classes but just some common sense. Helmet, fire extinguisher (I think) for all groups, decent brakes and tires and a good learning attitude. If your a cool guy I'll take you out in my car.
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Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
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Thanx for all the info. I'll more than likely go to the event with my GF dad he's got a sweet ZO6 and he's been racing for a little while. I realy appreciate all the advice and hopfully you will think that I'm cool enough guy so I can get to ride in a real race car. Mine is only around 650 to the wheels so yours must be bad ass.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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Thanx for all the info. I'll more than likely go to the event with my GF dad he's got a sweet ZO6 and he's been racing for a little while. I realy appreciate all the advice and hopfully you will think that I'm cool enough guy so I can get to ride in a real race car. Mine is only around 650 to the wheels so yours must be bad ass.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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Lol, only 650 to the wheels. What the hell do have in that mustang, mine has like 300 rwhp right now. However, the is car will go around the track very fast at 2850lbs. It's all about the corners, I'll see you out there. #95
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Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
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Where is Button willow located???? Haha.. Ya the engine is toward the drag race side but I have all road race suspension it's a full Maximum Motorsports adjustable coilover suspension system on my 02GT. Hey.... Do they have noise restrictions???? My car is hella loud.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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You'll have no problem with noise, there are retired Nascars and things like that that are crazy loud. The track is off hwy 5 about 3.5 to 4 hrs south of San Jose. The track is very fun, many turns and really no where to wreck your car if you go off track. It's a great track to learn on.
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Rite on. I'll see you their.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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If you do go to Buttonwillow, you absolutely need a helmet and gloves. Motorcycle helmets are OK and helmets are available for rent at the track. For your own safety, it's important that the helmet is the right size and not too big.
Fireproof driving gloves are recommended but any type of glove is the minimum. Passengers are allowed except for the first session of the day. They also must have helmet and gloves. There's no formal instruction program but there should be enough experienced drivers to help out.
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deleted - double post
[ November 03, 2009, 10:35 AM: Message edited by: SteveL ]
Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002
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If you do go to Buttonwillow, you absolutely need a helmet and gloves. Motorcycle helmets are OK and helmets are available for rent at the track. For your own safety, it's important that the helmet is the right size and not too big.
Fireproof driving gloves are recommended but any type of glove is the minimum. Passengers are allowed except for the first session of the day. They also must have helmet and gloves. There's no formal instruction program but there should be enough experienced drivers to help out.
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Thanx steve. I just might have a passenger on the second day if my car lasts that long.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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How many laps are each race? How many races in each event day? What's the estemated time each heat or race last?
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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Well, it's open track, not a race. We're not running for position or lap times. Drive as fast as you want or can while keeping control of your car and operating it in a safe manner. We hate to see people wreck their cars or worse, get hurt by trying to go too fast too soon.
As far as track time, figure that you'll get close to two hours of track time per day. There are five track sessions per day. The first session is typically 20 minutes and then extend to 30 minutes in the afternoon.
Besides making sure your car is ready, there some additional info that would be helpful to know.
Flags: http://www.hookedondriving.com/video.cfm?video=4
Primer: http://www.norcal-saac.org/ot/primer.pdf
Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002
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Steve L are you going to this event too? Also F1R/GT if your car is really running that much power you REALLY SHOULD consider running 100 octane or a mix. I assume your supercharged running that much power and *HEAT KILLS ENGINES*. I would hate to see it grenade and your stuck at the track. Also, you need some good brake pads. I don't know what brakes you have but this is very important especially since your car is heavier and has more power. Remember, you want to drive home!
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Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
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Wow!!! You guys are very helpful. It's nice to know that theirs gonna be cool people that are willing to help out if needed thanxs so much. By the way my car runs race fuel only, has an oversize canton oil pan, a big fluidyn radiator, air to air 3 core inter cooler , water methanol injection system, 2000 Cobra R front brake system, sloted rear rotors with stock calipers, and I'm trailering it down their. I'm just hoping it all holds together I've never driven it that hard for an extended amount of time. I'm running a good amount of boost from the procharger. It's a well built car though, I guess I'm just nervous. ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Yes, I plan on going but not certain at this time.
If you're going to trailer your car, you can drop off the car and the trailer at the track Friday if you get their before they close the gates (at least 6 pm, maybe later). The exit for the track is Lerdo Hwy off Hwy 5. The hotels are 10 miles further south at the Hwy 58 exit. There's room to park the truck & trailer at the any of the hotels if you arrive late.
Gas, including 100 octane is available at the track but will probably be expensive. No place in town sells race gas.
If you're not sure you're going to run both days, sign up and pay for one day. You can simply pay the difference on Sunday if you run the second day.
The drivers meeting starts at 8am and the first group will go out at 9am.
Posts: 578 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: May 2002
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Originally posted by F1R/GT:
Wow!!! You guys are very helpful. It's nice to know that theirs gonna be cool people that are willing to help out if needed thanxs so much. By the way my car runs race fuel only, has an oversize canton oil pan, a big fluidyn radiator, air to air 3 core inter cooler , water methanol injection system, 2000 Cobra R front brake system, sloted rear rotors with stock calipers, and I'm trailering it down their. I'm just hoping it all holds together I've never driven it that hard for an extended amount of time. I'm running a good amount of boost from the procharger. It's a well built car though, I guess I'm just nervous.
Sounds like a really badass mustang, I can't wait to see it out there and using that suspension like it was meant to. Your brakes are good but I really do recommend some race pads for the front. They will fade after a few laps and it's not a comfortable feeling. If you already have them then forget what I said. I was nervous my first time and couldn't sleep the night before but it was all worth it, believe me. You will learn so much and it will make street racing look like a joke which is why I drive a taurus everyday. Just take it easy and start out slow and progress through out the day. Look for me #95 white cobra and I'll help out with tips and things but most everyone out there is there to help and have fun. Fun Guaranteed!
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NASA has an event this weekend at sears point. one of the race groups is tha camaro-mustang challang and the factory fives. first event you will need to sign up for HPDE 1 and they will give you an instructor....mike
http://www.nasanorcal.com/
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Thanx for all the information and the kind words a out my car I've put alot of money into it way more than I care to mention. I'm glad to know that I'll have friends at the track it makes things a bit more comforting. Keep an eye or ear out for me... The blue mustang with the white cobra r hood it's way loud.... No mufflers. Hehe
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over 103bt and you go home..
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SteveL
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No, not at Buttonwillow. There, Sears Point and Thunderhill do have max sound limits but they're rarely enforced.
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2000 Cobra R front brake system, sloted rear rotors with stock calipers
Are your new rear rotors stock GT style with no cooling veins? I ran an '01 GT with upgraded front and stock style rear rotors and burned up the rear pads in one single 20 minute session.
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My rear rotors are sloted with stock calipers.
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Posts: 553 | From: Livermore | Registered: Jan 2007
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I think that I'm going to try and put some exhaust pipes on that dump out of the side kinda like the cobra R
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