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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
So, August is fast approaching, which means a new month...so that means another track day (I'm trying to go at least once a month )

Anyone signing up for NorCal Shelby Club's Mini-Nationals on August 6-7 @ Infineon??? Its $290 for each day...kind of on the pricey side, I know I've never ran with Shelby Club so I figure I'd try it out! Let me know if any of you guys will be there
 

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Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
You topic stealer!


 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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You topic stealer!

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HAHA...I was going to do it anyway (I usually do whenever I sign up for an event)
 

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Posted by 89Saleen310 (Member # 5397) on :
 
If my saleen is done by then i will be running in green group. Its all up to the dollar bills haha.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 89Saleen310:
If my saleen is done by then i will be running in green group. Its all up to the dollar bills haha.

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What are the colors of each group again? Also, if I run NASA HPDE 2 what group color do you think I should sign up for with Shelby Club?

Hope to see you out there
 

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Posted by BIzKitBrAIn (Member # 4018) on :
 

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Originally posted by 89Saleen310:
If my saleen is done by then i will be running in green group. Its all up to the dollar bills haha.

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What are the colors of each group again? Also, if I run NASA HPDE 2 what group color do you think I should sign up for with Shelby Club?

Hope to see you out there

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Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
Yeah if your in HPDE 2 I would recommend you run with the yellow group but if you have had a couple track event under your belt the in HPDE 2 then maybe you'll be fine in the next group up which is the red group. I think you'll like the shelby club better, it cost more but usually there is less people in a group so that is why is cost more, unlike NASA where the groups are jam pack. Also if you plan on running with the shelby club they require you have a fire extinguisher in the car and that you have have SFI racing gloves. I'm in HPDE 4 with NASA and with Shelby I run in the green group. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Thanks for the info! I've ran NASA HPDE 2 once, but I'm pretty confident that I'm at least a little bit faster than HPDE 1. Do you think the pase of the track with Shelby is faster than that of NASA?

Thanks for the reminder on the fire extinguisher too...I remember reading that in the rules but completely forgot. I need to go get one ASAP. I have gloves already so that's no problem.

What car will you be running in?
 

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Posted by cobra_302_stang (Member # 7257) on :
 
As you move up in a group is sometime can be overwhelming for some people because your reaction time get shorter and shorter. Guys are at the edge of traction in the corners and are more daring so they are not afraid of driving around someone in mid corner. HPDE 1 and shelby yellow group are equal HPDE 2 & 3 are like the red group. It depend how comfortable you are driving fast in traffic. I drive a 04 Mach 1.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
As you move up in a group is sometime can be overwhelming for some people because your reaction time get shorter and shorter. Guys are at the edge of traction in the corners and are more daring so they are not afraid of driving around someone in mid corner. HPDE 1 and shelby yellow group are equal HPDE 2 & 3 are like the red group. It depend how comfortable you are driving fast in traffic. I drive a 04 Mach 1.

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Originally posted by cobra_302_stang:
Yes they are the same

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Originally posted by 89Saleen310:
I would start out in red to see if its fast enough for you. If not move up a color. There pretty relaxed about that kind of stuff. Or if you want to beat up the kindergarters race in yellow Haha

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HAHAH, I dont want to be the bully, nor do I want to get bullied hopefully the red group will suite me well See you guys out there
 

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Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
If your getting passed and doing your fair share of passing, your probably in the right group. Id say your ready for red group because yellow would really be a parking lot for you Ian. Especially since you've come off driving Sears Point a couple times recently.
If I recall you progressed a bit your last time out there that I saw you so get in red before it fills up. If its full then I wouldn't waste my money in yellow, you'll be frustrated. I started in Shelby Club and it to can be an expensive parking lot.
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by 9cobra7:
If your getting passed and doing your fair share of passing, your probably in the right group. Id say your ready for red group because yellow would really be a parking lot for you Ian. Especially since you've come off driving Sears Point a couple times recently.
If I recall you progressed a bit your last time out there that I saw you so get in red before it fills up. If its full then I wouldn't waste my money in yellow, you'll be frustrated. I started in Shelby Club and it to can be an expensive parking lot.

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I was leaning towards signing up for the red group and since you (my mentor ) feel it's the right move, then that confirms it . I'm still on the fence though because NCRC has a trackday the following monday at Thill and since I'll be on vacation i was considering signing up for that instead. I'll figure it out by this week though. So many trackdays, so little money
 

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Posted by DEVERO2 (Member # 6155) on :
 
I am going to miss it damn it. We planned a vacation just to find out the next day that Mini Nats was that weekend. I learned to get the opentrack schedule before planning anything with my girlfriend.
 

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Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 

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So many trackdays, so little money

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
So many trackdays, so little money

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Ain't THAT the truth? Something always comes up for me... I dropped out yesterday (tranny fix was WAY over budget).

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Damn, really? I still plan to go but haven't bought a ticket yet. I was hoping to meet and check out your ride. Reading some of your posts on corral it seems you have quite the track car! Got pics??
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
change of plans...probably not going to make it to this either
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I will probably check this out
 

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Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
change of plans...probably not going to make it to this either

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Haha, I'm $700 deep into a tranny overhaul. What's your excuse?
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 

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Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
change of plans...probably not going to make it to this either

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Haha, I'm $700 deep into a tranny overhaul. What's your excuse?

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I'm in LA and won't be getting back until Friday afternoon. I don't have time to get a new rim installed (one of my current wheels is cracked) and I still haven't gotten my tech inspection... Sucks
 

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Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
I was out there on Saturday just checking out the scene. A LOT of beautiful cars!! Probably the most fastback shelby's I've seen in one place! It was amazing to see how clean most of the cars were out there! I saw some sweet wide body 64-66 fastbacks and some straight up bad ass rides! I really wish I could've ran on track with these cars! Hopefully I can make it out to the October event at Thill

BizkitBrain...I saw your Wienerdog crew out there too. Their cars were looking sweet! I was talking to a freind of mine, Lupe (who runs the Meineke in Redwood City), and he said to look out for a copper notchback owned by the clubs ex-president. He said the owner would sell it for close to nothing and it's supposeldy hooked up; motor, suspension, street legal, etc! Any idea what car this is???
 

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