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Posted by FRC_Kid (Member # 8940) on :
 
This past weekend I got to experience my first Track Day at Thunderhill.! I now understand why people are so hooked and dedicated so much time and money towards it. I had a blast and must admit it was one of the most challenging things I've ever done. There is just no comparison in my eyes when it comes to track vs drag vs street driving, each one is rewarding in its own way. Then again to each his own.
I'll be the first to admit that I got my ass handed to me by a buddy of mine who drives a S2000! On the front straight I would pull from him but when the turns came up he'd eithier be right with me or pass me up. I learned a lot about my car corvette and recommend every check it out, even if it's just to ride along with others.
The cars ranged from Miatas, to Audi S4's, to S2000's, to new 5.0's, to Corvettes, GTR's, and even a R8!

My car will be back out there soon with some tasteful mods for sure. Take a look at how my rear tires looked like at the end of the day!


 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Glad you finally see what all of us track junkies are talking about! Gives you a new persepective on how good these little miatas and other small japanese cars perform on a REAL race track, doesnt it I hope to see you out there soon...I'm trying to make it out at the end of the month to Sonoma in my new bucket




 

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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
now you are addicted. welcome to the club.
 

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Posted by Robb (Member # 9444) on :
 
I went out there and i was hooked. IMO, Its the most fun you can have in a car. I haven't been to a drag strip since.
 

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Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
Great RALPH go buy a gayass miata and race that shit
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
Great RALPH go buy a gayass miata and race that shit

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Hey hey hey, c'mon now! Gay, I agree. Fun to drive, hell yea! Gotta try one at a REAL race track before you doubt them
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by Robb:
I went out there and i was hooked. IMO, Its the most fun you can have in a car. I haven't been to a drag strip since.

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Originally posted by 2T0NE:
Great RALPH go buy a gayass miata and race that shit

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I'll stick to tracking my Corvette, sorry.
 

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Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
I've always wanted to do a road course. How many miles did you get to race?
 

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Posted by adower (Member # 5955) on :
 
Wait until you try a motorcycle track day.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
Did you have to drive home on that tire too?

Anyways, congrats on the track day and welcome to the addiction!
Btw, Miata's are no joke on a road course, especially when they pass you
 

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Posted by FRC_Kid (Member # 8940) on :
 

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Originally posted by Greasy:
I've always wanted to do a road course. How many miles did you get to race?

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Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Did you have to drive home on that tire too?

Anyways, congrats on the track day and welcome to the addiction!
Btw, Miata's are no joke on a road course, especially when they pass you

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Originally posted by FRC_Kid:
This past weekend I got to experience my first Track Day at Thunderhill.! I now understand why people are so hooked and dedicated so much time and money towards it. I had a blast and must admit it was one of the most challenging things I've ever done. There is just no comparison in my eyes when it comes to track vs drag vs street driving, each one is rewarding in its own way. Then again to each his own.
I'll be the first to admit that I got my ass handed to me by a buddy of mine who drives a S2000! On the front straight I would pull from him but when the turns came up he'd eithier be right with me or pass me up. I learned a lot about my car corvette and recommend every check it out, even if it's just to ride along with others.
The cars ranged from Miatas, to Audi S4's, to S2000's, to new 5.0's, to Corvettes, GTR's, and even a R8!

My car will be back out there soon with some tasteful mods for sure. Take a look at how my rear tires looked like at the end of the day!

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Damn, we have been planning for this forever, need to make time to make this happen!

Shoot me a text next time you are planning to head there, I'll bring along a few friends also.

Glad you had fun

 

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Posted by ECOboostin (Member # 4347) on :
 

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Originally posted by FRC_Kid:

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Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Did you have to drive home on that tire too?

Anyways, congrats on the track day and welcome to the addiction!
Btw, Miata's are no joke on a road course, especially when they pass you

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Definently not! I swapped my wheels before leaving. My buddy trailers his car so he was nice enough to bring up my spare set. Next year I'll be trailering my car to all the events myself. Miatas are no joke.

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