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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Is anybody else going to this event?
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
i "want" to go...but I've been saying that since last year I really do want to try and make it out there though! Jay...you guys staying out there or driving up in the morning?
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I haven't been to that track in a couple years so I think I'll make it.
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
If you guys are serious you better hurry up and sign up. They are filling up pretty quick.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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If you guys are serious you better hurry up and sign up. They are filling up pretty quick.

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Originally posted by SnakeBit:
If you guys are serious you better hurry up and sign up. They are filling up pretty quick.

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I cant stay out there friday night, but I REALLYY want to go. Do you think its too much if I drive to the track then back home afterwards all in the same day?

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If you guys are serious you better hurry up and sign up. They are filling up pretty quick.

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I cant stay out there friday night, but I REALLYY want to go. Do you think its too much if I drive to the track then back home afterwards all in the same day?

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I don't see why not. It cant be any worse that a day shot up to Tahoe and back. It should be worth it, the track looks pretty sick. I'm also going to Laguna Seca next week but not driving. Gonna watch my pops take some laps in a 2010 Mustang track car through these guys
http://www.hookedondriving.com/

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Yea, I'll see what I can do. I really need to get out on the track already! I've been itching for some open track events for damn near 2 years now! I remember your pops talking about that track day he won...should be lots of fun!
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I signed up for Saturday hpde 4
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
just signed up for my NASA membership If I can get my car dialed in by this weekend I'll be buying my HPDE1 ticket for saturday
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 

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I signed up for Saturday hpde 4

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I signed up for Saturday hpde 4

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Nice man, I'm driving on Sunday and will be a spectator on Saturday. Man if you could be so kind and take me for a spin and school me on the track, I would really appreciate it. If not I totally understand. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I talked Ian & it sounds like a really good chance that he will make it. I cant wait! Come on, I know there are a few more of us that could make this trip. Who's it gonna be?

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
just signed up for my NASA membership If I can get my car dialed in by this weekend I'll be buying my HPDE1 ticket for saturday

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i might be signing up for the sunday hpde1. i'll know by friday
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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just signed up for my NASA membership If I can get my car dialed in by this weekend I'll be buying my HPDE1 ticket for saturday

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i might be signing up for the sunday hpde1. i'll know by friday

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Try for Saturday bro! I won't be there Sunday...

Whats up with nick?? Tell him to bring out the fobra and test it out!
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
Hey Ian, there's a beautiful Walmart out there for your lady
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Hey Ian, there's a beautiful Walmart out there for your lady

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Awesome! She'll definitely want to go now
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 

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just signed up for my NASA membership If I can get my car dialed in by this weekend I'll be buying my HPDE1 ticket for saturday

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i might be signing up for the sunday hpde1. i'll know by friday

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Try for Saturday bro! I won't be there Sunday...

Whats up with nick?? Tell him to bring out the fobra and test it out!

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can't make it saturday cause i can't leave till saturday afternoon so sunday is my only choice. my foreman and all his porsche buddies will be out there too. he'll be driving giants orange 911 with black wheels and baby blue stripe down the hood.

i haven't spoke nick in awhile, i'll hit him up.

yup, the wallmart there is hella big
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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I signed up for Saturday hpde 4

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Nice man, I'm driving on Sunday and will be a spectator on Saturday. Man if you could be so kind and take me for a spin and school me on the track, I would really appreciate it. If not I totally understand. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I talked Ian & it sounds like a really good chance that he will make it. I cant wait! Come on, I know there are a few more of us that could make this trip. Who's it gonna be?

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Yeah no problem, #95 white cobra. I'm no pro but if your new to this I can help
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 

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I signed up for Saturday hpde 4

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Nice man, I'm driving on Sunday and will be a spectator on Saturday. Man if you could be so kind and take me for a spin and school me on the track, I would really appreciate it. If not I totally understand. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I talked Ian & it sounds like a really good chance that he will make it. I cant wait! Come on, I know there are a few more of us that could make this trip. Who's it gonna be?

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Yeah no problem, #95 white cobra. I'm no pro but if your new to this I can help

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I signed up for Saturday hpde 4

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Nice man, I'm driving on Sunday and will be a spectator on Saturday. Man if you could be so kind and take me for a spin and school me on the track, I would really appreciate it. If not I totally understand. I'm trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I talked Ian & it sounds like a really good chance that he will make it. I cant wait! Come on, I know there are a few more of us that could make this trip. Who's it gonna be?

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Yeah no problem, #95 white cobra. I'm no pro but if your new to this I can help

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Nice! I'll be in the black 95 Cobra #001. Where can I get some numbers for my doors?

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Jay...just use painter's tape. Or if you want some magnetic ones, you can get some at TAP plastics in fremont. Get a couple feet of magnetic "paper" (not sure what its called) and just cut some out. I actually have some from when I used to Autox but they're white and so is my car I actually should go and get some more of that magnetic paper stuff too
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
FUCK! I was just about to get my ticket for saturday HPDE1 and its freakin full now! I should've done it last night...DAMMIT! I put myself on the waiting list but who knows if that's gonna get me a spot!?!?

Does anyone know how the waiting list works? How soon woudl I find out if they can fit me in?

I'm PISSED
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Send them a email, they will respond.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
who do i email? If i'm way down on the waiting list I might just sign up for Sunday, but I really dont want to be there on sunday...
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
Damn man you waited to long buddy. Maybe they can put you in HPDE 2, give it a shot
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Damn man you waited to long buddy. Maybe they can put you in HPDE 2, give it a shot

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Yea, I waited one day too long. It was available yesterday afternoon. I didnt have my wallet on me so I didnt book it...damn! Saturday hpde2 is full too...last resort is to do sunday
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.
 

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Posted by mtndew98 (Member # 9426) on :
 
I'll be heading out there Friday night for the weekend. I'm in a yellow 98 GT in TTC #40. Look for me out there.

-Paul
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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I'll be heading out there Friday night for the weekend. I'm in a yellow 98 GT in TTC #40. Look for me out there.

-Paul

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I'll be heading out there Friday night for the weekend. I'm in a yellow 98 GT in TTC #40. Look for me out there.

-Paul

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I'm heading out Friday too (hopefully early) and I'll see you out there. I gotta make reservations for hotel quick

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I'll be heading out there Friday night for the weekend. I'm in a yellow 98 GT in TTC #40. Look for me out there.

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I'm heading out Friday too (hopefully early) and I'll see you out there. I gotta make reservations for hotel quick

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Yup were are leaving early Friday too. See you up there. I sent you a PM of where we are staying. If you want maybe we can park are cars together at the Hotel and block them in with my van.

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It's Willows, not the east bay.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I'm in!!!! Saturday HPDE1 I kept checking the page and refreshing it all day today and it finally showed up as available! I'm in there! I'm juiced!!!
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Nice!
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
congrats
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Hey how much camber are you guys running?
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Hey how much camber are you guys running?

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I'm going to get an alignment this weekend and probably run street settings since it's my first time out
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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Hey how much camber are you guys running?

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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what time does the day usually end? I just dont want to get back late and tired on sunday since I have work and the kids and all that...

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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what time does the day usually end? I just dont want to get back late and tired on sunday since I have work and the kids and all that...

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They posted the schedule for the weekend here:

This is information regarding the April 16-17 date at Thunderhill Raceway.

Schedule:

http://www.nasanorcal.com/events2011/apl/schedule.pdf

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thanks bro! Watch out for me (newb ) in the white Faleen #770 HPDE1
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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what time does the day usually end? I just dont want to get back late and tired on sunday since I have work and the kids and all that...

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They posted the schedule for the weekend here:

This is information regarding the April 16-17 date at Thunderhill Raceway.

Schedule:

http://www.nasanorcal.com/events2011/apl/schedule.pdf

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thanks bro! Watch out for me (newb ) in the white Faleen #770 HPDE1

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Sunday is a lot better than not getting in at all.

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what time does the day usually end? I just dont want to get back late and tired on sunday since I have work and the kids and all that...

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They posted the schedule for the weekend here:

This is information regarding the April 16-17 date at Thunderhill Raceway.

Schedule:

http://www.nasanorcal.com/events2011/apl/schedule.pdf

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thanks bro! Watch out for me (newb ) in the white Faleen #770 HPDE1

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Hell yeah man. Do you have a video camera? We should try to get you to run in front of my dad because I just got done with the dash mount for my camera. It turned out pretty sick. I removed the clock pod and made a custom bracket that bolts to the dash using the existing holes. I will also be holding another video camera on the side of the track. I'm also bringing a couple of different camera's. We will have plenty of pics and video.

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NASA has a really good program but a few years of "20 minute track session, wait two hours" got a bit old for me.

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please do share I'm always open to other organizations as long as they fit into my schedule.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
If you go out together in a group then you will be able to drive together. NASA is cool because you get to watch open tracking as well as real races like CMC, AI, AIX, spec Miatas etc. I think this time it's bmw's and Porsche series. Nasa packs a lot into a wekkend that's for sure.
 

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Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
Generally the average track time for a club event is 1:45 to 2 hours. 1:45 for clubs that have 4 run groups, 2 hours for 3 run groups. Weekend events tend to be higher priced than weekdays.

Clubs I've run with....

Hooked On Driving http://www.hookedondriving.com/

Very good beginner program, usually 4 run groups but one of the more expensive clubs.

Trackmasters http://www.trackmasters-racing.com/

Good beginner program, 3 and/or 4 run groups depending on the event. One of the lowest priced.

NCRC http://www.ncracing.org/

The lowest price. 4 run groups so it's 1 hour, 45 minutes of run time. No formal beginner program.

YPTD http://www.yourprivatetrackday.com/

Very good beginner program. 3 run groups. Limited number of events. More expensive.

Speed Ventures http://www.speedventures.com/

Mostly run in SoCal with some events up here. Moderate price, good beginner program.


Shelby Club http://www.norcal-saac.org/ot/otdate.htm

No formal beginner program. 3 run groups. Moderate price. More restrictive for advance group drivers (no passing in turns).


Beyond those there are the marquee based clubs (ie BMW, Lotus, Miata, etc). Some are only for that brand (like Porsche club) but most allow any type of car and a lot of them are reasonably priced. Most offer some form of instruction for beginners.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Thanks SteveL...I'll look into their schedule of events and see if I can sign up for some
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
The forecast is looking real nice for this weekend. Looks like 65 - 67 degrees both days.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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The forecast is looking real nice for this weekend. Looks like 65 - 67 degrees both days.

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hell yea! Can't wait! FINALLY finished up my car and it "should" pass tech tomorrow. Now I gotta find some lawn chairs to bring with me
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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The forecast is looking real nice for this weekend. Looks like 65 - 67 degrees both days.

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hell yea! Can't wait! FINALLY finished up my car and it "should" pass tech tomorrow. Now I gotta find some lawn chairs to bring with me

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The forecast is looking real nice for this weekend. Looks like 65 - 67 degrees both days.

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hell yea! Can't wait! FINALLY finished up my car and it "should" pass tech tomorrow. Now I gotta find some lawn chairs to bring with me

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You won't have any problems with tech, just make sure you got that fire extinguisher locked down. See you out there

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Yea, I passed tech today at Precision MOtive in Hayward. They actually sent me home on Monday because my battery was too loose...so I fixed it and they signed me off today. I dont have a fire extinguisher though and I didnt see it on the inspection checklist
 

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Posted by acmikee (Member # 5568) on :
 
you don't need a fire extingisher for HPDE. what did they charge you for tech?
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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you don't need a fire extingisher for HPDE. what did they charge you for tech?

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you don't need a fire extingisher for HPDE. what did they charge you for tech?

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Tech was free

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Originally posted by S4OSHUS:
i'll see you guys there saturday. im in for hpde 2

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last minute question...what tire pressure do you guys recommend on street tires? I'll be running 18" bridgestone RE11's. Thanks!

Jay...you bringing an electric pump by any chance??

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i'll see you guys there saturday. im in for hpde 2

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shit, hell yea!

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i have a little cigarette lighter plug in pump if you need it. i used it at sac raceway for the same thing
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Nice, looks like we got a good group of us going. I'll be there on Friday @ 2 when they open the gates. I want to check out everything the day before and watch some practice. I'm bringing a EZ up with a little table. I have a air pump and battery jump box just in case. Anybody bringing a BBQ? I was thinking about throwing in the full size BBQ but its a lot of work. Anybody got a little propane Webber? I'll bring gas and dawgs. I have a feeling that our cars our going to need a full detail after this trip.

[ April 14, 2011, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Nice, looks like we got a good group of us going. I'll be there on Friday @ 2 when they open the gates. I want to check out everything the day before and watch some practice. I'm bringing a EZ up with a little table. I have a air pump and battery jump box just in case. Anybody bringing a BBQ? I was thinking about throwing in the full size BBQ but its a lot of work. Anybody got a little propane Webber? I'll bring gas and dawgs. I have a feeling that our cars our going to need a full detail after this trip.

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I'll hit you up when I get out there. I doubt i'll make it that early though...

 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 

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Nice, looks like we got a good group of us going. I'll be there on Friday @ 2 when they open the gates. I want to check out everything the day before and watch some practice. I'm bringing a EZ up with a little table. I have a air pump and battery jump box just in case. Anybody bringing a BBQ? I was thinking about throwing in the full size BBQ but its a lot of work. Anybody got a little propane Webber? I'll bring gas and dawgs. I have a feeling that our cars our going to need a full detail after this trip.

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i have something to do with my daughter on friday night and won't be able to leave the city till about 10pm
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Nice, looks like we got a good group of us going. I'll be there on Friday @ 2 when they open the gates. I want to check out everything the day before and watch some practice. I'm bringing a EZ up with a little table. I have a air pump and battery jump box just in case. Anybody bringing a BBQ? I was thinking about throwing in the full size BBQ but its a lot of work. Anybody got a little propane Webber? I'll bring gas and dawgs. I have a feeling that our cars our going to need a full detail after this trip.

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i have something to do with my daughter on friday night and won't be able to leave the city till about 10pm

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bring her along...im bringing the whole damn family with me hahahah
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 
it's a thing at her school. i will bring my 13 year old son though
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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it's a thing at her school. i will bring my 13 year old son though

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nice!
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 
Why the hell does the weather say partly rain
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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Nice, looks like we got a good group of us going. I'll be there on Friday @ 2 when they open the gates. I want to check out everything the day before and watch some practice. I'm bringing a EZ up with a little table. I have a air pump and battery jump box just in case. Anybody bringing a BBQ? I was thinking about throwing in the full size BBQ but its a lot of work. Anybody got a little propane Webber? I'll bring gas and dawgs. I have a feeling that our cars our going to need a full detail after this trip.

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Why the hell does the weather say partly rain

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Thats what I'm saying! I'm not trying to go out my first time in slick conditions

According to the hourly forecast on weather.com, it's gonna be showering all day tomorrow up until 10am on saturday...then from there the sun is supposed to come out. Hopefully, since most of us are running hpde1/2, our first session is at 10:45 so hopefully the groups before us are able to dry the track off nicely

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Ian do you have a 2 way radio like a Motorola "talkabout" if so bring it. I'm bringing 2, i think they might come in handy.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Ian do you have a 2 way radio like a Motorola "talkabout" if so bring it. I'm bringing 2, i think they might come in handy.

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We made it. Damn I should have brought a flannel shirt with no sleeves and a mullet wig to fit in.

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YEA ME TOO! Gotta love free wifi in this state of the art MOTEL!
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
WOW! What a day that was! One of the funnest days of my life hands down First time being on the track was awesome for sure! BIG THANKS to the cafords members that contributed to making this day a success...Greg (9cobra7), Jay (snakebit), Jeff, Jeo (S4ohshus), and it was nice meeting you Paul (MtnDew98)!

I learned a hell of a lot and finally realized that those dinky miatas really are bad ass on the track...us muscle backed mustang drivers definitely can't go in there big headed because those small cars will be on your ass

I have a ton of pictures and a few videos that I'll post up later. Thanks again guys and Jay, don't worry bro, the cobra will be back and ready in no time bro



















 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Yeah that track is pretty sick. The best part of the day for me was going for a ride along with Greg (9cobra7), a real good guy that can drive his ass off. Its amazing what a light car with good suspension and a good driver can do. Yeah the Cobra will get back on the track, I'm just gonna take a step back and take a break for a while. I'm hoping the block is cracked. Not even 500 miles on the motor and game over. Oh well, watcha going to do. My dad had a blast and thought everybody was real good people. He felt like shit knowing that he messed up 2 mustangs out on 2 tracks in 1 week. Epic FAIL I'm sure he didn't sleep well last night, I know I didn't.

[ April 17, 2011, 03:53 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
Yeah that was a good day out, my car was dialed in except for some brake wear at the end of the day. Snakebit, sorry about your motor but glad to hear you'll be out again in the future and didn't throw in the towel because of your misfortune.
Nice pics Sydewayz, lets see some of the next track your at. Your an addict already I can tell.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Yeah that was a good day out, my car was dialed in except for some brake wear at the end of the day. Snakebit, sorry about your motor but glad to hear you'll be out again in the future and didn't throw in the towel because of your misfortune.
Nice pics Sydewayz, lets see some of the next track your at. Your an addict already I can tell.

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Check out the pics on bluemilk.com (something like that). I can't til I get off work but they usually take really nice pics. Gotbluemilk or something, there might be a link on th NASA website.

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I've been checking the site since this morning and the pictures for Saturday and Sunday havent been posted yet...

gotbluemilk.com
 

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Posted by S4OSHUS (Member # 2918) on :
 
nice to finally put the faces to the screen names had a blast and can't wait for the next event. nice seeing and meeting you guys!

i think you're ready for hpde 2, Ian

jay, don't worry about it so much, i bet it's not gonna be as bad as you think. pushrod engines are a cake so you should be fine
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 

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Originally posted by 9cobra7:
Check out the pics on bluemilk.com (something like that). I can't til I get off work but they usually take really nice pics. Gotbluemilk or something, there might be a link on th NASA website.

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I've been checking the site since this morning and the pictures for Saturday and Sunday havent been posted yet...

gotbluemilk.com

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I went in the bluemilk trailer and seen all four cars. The pics are expensive but they are sick.

I still can't believe how fast those miata's are on the track. WOW!! I got money they would spank 90 percent of the people on here on a road course.


Thanks for the words of encouragement. It just really sucked because I just finished it and wasn't planing and doing it all over so soon. I'm gonna give it a week then I'm pulling that bitch.

[ April 18, 2011, 07:50 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
pics are posted up on gotbluemilk.com but damn, $90 for a CD?!?!? I still think I'm gonna end up buying it though. This weekend was a memorable one for sure...and its only the beginning

[ April 19, 2011, 03:59 AM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]
 

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Posted by SteveL (Member # 1241) on :
 
When I'm an instructor, I tell beginners "Your in a passing zone. Check your mirrors. Check your gauges." Over time you'll develop a habit of glancing at the gauges 3-4 times a lap even if you move up to open passing.
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 

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When I'm an instructor, I tell beginners "Your in a passing zone. Check your mirrors. Check your gauges." Over time you'll develop a habit of glancing at the gauges 3-4 times a lap even if you move up to open passing.

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When I'm an instructor, I tell beginners "Your in a passing zone. Check your mirrors. Check your gauges." Over time you'll develop a habit of glancing at the gauges 3-4 times a lap even if you move up to open passing.

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Great advise that was never given to your dad skakebit. Pick a spot every lap that you at least check the gauges so what happened to your motor never happens again. There is so much to pay attention to at speed but you need to be consistent and develop the skills early in a racing atmosphere.
I don't know if they mentioned this stuff in HPDE 1 drivers meeting but they should

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Nope, they definitely didn't mention to look at our gauges in the HPDE1/2 meetings. I probably only looked down a couple times per session, when I should've been looking down at least a few times each lap. Thanks for the heads up
 

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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 

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When I'm an instructor, I tell beginners "Your in a passing zone. Check your mirrors. Check your gauges." Over time you'll develop a habit of glancing at the gauges 3-4 times a lap even if you move up to open passing.

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Great advise that was never given to your dad snakebit. Pick a spot every lap that you at least check the gauges so what happened to your motor never happens again. There is so much to pay attention to at speed but you need to be consistent and develop the skills early in a racing atmosphere.
I don't know if they mentioned this stuff in HPDE 1 drivers meeting but they should

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Originally posted by mtndew98:
Great meeting you guys too. Sorry to hear about your Cobra Jay, Ian your white Cobra was tits. Really love the look of the Saleen setup and yours is very clean.

Those Miatas can be pretty damn fast on track, especially the ones with turbos. Some of them will really blow your doors off.

That dyno at the track gained me 11 rwhp and 15 rwtq. I'm putting down 263hp to the wheels and 294 rwtq. I'm pretty happy with the gain and its running where it should for air/fuel.

Hope to see you guys again at the next event.

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Definitely nice meeting you Paul! You're GT is very clean...reminds me of my old yellow 95 GTS. Congrats on getting your a/f ratio dialed in! Your car was looking really clean too! I wish I was able to snap some shots of it while you were on track. You'll definitely be seeing me at more upcoming events
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I posted up some pics if you guys want to check them out:

http://www.californiafords.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=047130
 

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