Who would come to an open track day?, Considering a day with us & trackaddicts Options

[trackbird]

Ok, we've discussed a track day before and lots of people said they were interested. We decided to combine with the National F-body Motorsports Event in 2005 and I showed up (I was the only one that wasn't already going that is). So, I have friends here in Columbus on a board www.trackaddicts.net and they have similar goals to us....tracktime. Last year they rented Gingerman and a good time was had by all. This year we were considering a bigger event (20 cars last year) and maybe a larger/more expensive track. We do not have prices on track rental (or we might just all show for an open track day), but we have started looking at the famous question of "where".

So, vote for your favorites and we'll see what we can work out for a frrax/trackaddicts track day (if you guys are interested....yes, I know it's "east coast", at least this time).

Feel free to post your preferences if you'd do more than one (vote then post). If we can pull it off, I'm for it.

http://www.gingermanraceway.com/

http://www.waterfordhills.com/

http://www.beaverun.com/

http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com/

http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/OH/Nelson.html

or

http://www.nelsonledges.com/

http://www.autobahncountryclub.net/

http://www.putnampark.com/

[trackbird]

Wow, 23 views and I'm the only vote? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[mitchntx]

For those of us that rarely leave the United States of Texas, how about a location for each of those tracks ...

Travel distance and date would be the biggest factor ...

[Teutonic Speedra...]

1. Summit Point :drive:
2. BeaveRun

These two would be damn near definite

Maybe:

3. Nelson Ledges

[John_D.]

I'd be interested. I need to have my car done first. I don't know where those tracks are, off the top of my head. I have limited track day experience so far. That's all I can think of to add right now...

[Ojustracing]

Im a fan of Beave Run.(First road course HPDE weekend) But would be willing to look at other tracks.

If I can plan in advance I could do just about anywhere. Last yr A new addtion was coming to the family that didnt allow the travel. Kevin see what you can do. John

[35th_Anniversary...]

depends on if my cash flow is positive or negative at the time. I have a top notch track 20 minutes from my apartment.... that being said it's an addiction I can't afford to start at the moment.

[GM01SS]

I voted.............I would pretty much go anywhere within a reasonable distance to meet up for a track day.

My only concern ( just MY concern!) is a conflict with another track event for me. :drive:

I am currently working with the local BMW club in POSSIBLY doing another track event for them. We are in the early planning stages. I can let you guys know how that goes as far as cost etc.

Gary

[Crazy Canuck]

I'll be up for it... if I'm not kicked out from the track... will be going for the fun/bonding factor

[rmackintosh]

Sears Point...yup
Thunderhill....yup
Laguna Seca.....HELL YEAH!

:drive:

[TOO Z MAXX]

Sears Point...yup
Thunderhill....yup
Laguna Seca.....HELL YEAH!

:drive:

Thats got my vote.

[nape]

I'm going to be cutting it close on quite a bit of my track time funds this year with NASA (trying to get enough seat time for a comp license), but I can almost definitely make an Autobahn date assuming it doesn't conflict with a NASA Midwest date. It's only 30 minutes from my house, so I'd be a fool not to use the track time if you go there.

I could probably come watch/BS/crew if it's at Gingerman or Putnam though. The drive to either place isn't too bad as long as someone wouldn't mind splitting a hotel room (or a tent if you can camp @ Gingerman).

[Stang Killer]

I agree with Mitch. Other than that, it dpends on my money at the time. If its going good, then i'll rent a trailer and head up there, but right now my main focus is getting me and the car to where it needs to be (see plans for winter thread)

[KeithO]

I would go to any of the ones in the poll except Geingerman and Autobahn and I probably could be convinced to go to one of those. ...comes down to work schedule and available vacation days...

[KeithO]

Due to the complexity in scheduling and costs, I would recommend than frrax-ers simply attach themselves to an established track day. Just another idea. I know that in the past NASA gave a 10% discount for 10-or-more registrations from a group. ...and you could always go to a track-sanctioned day (like a Nelsons Fundayz).

On the other hand, I like the possible lower car counts at a "private" event.

[PF Flyer]

... and as Keith said, if tagged to a NASA event, a discount could ensue.

Being as diverse a group as we are, it'll be tough to get most of us together for an open track day. I'd have to believe that to get many of us together in several different groups and tracks would be the most we could try and accomplish.

Now that NASA National in Sept, that'd be a different story.

[ERVRCG]

If your up for a challenge, think you can drive, think your car handles try Waterford once. It's a very challenging 1.5Mile 13 turn track.

This track is where the likes of an ITA Honda CRX and a Full tube frame GT-1 are almost on level playing fields.

This post has been edited by ERVRCG: Nov 30 2005, 01:32 PM

[BigEnos]

1. Summit Point :drive:
2. BeaveRun

These two would be damn near definite

Maybe:

3. Nelson Ledges

:stupid:

I probably wouldn't be able to make it to the others.

[firehawkclone]

Sears Point...yup
Thunderhill....yup
Laguna Seca.....HELL YEAH!

:drive:

Yup!
Yup!
and a hell Yup! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

And we'll add Buttonwillow raceway!

[Absolut Speed]

In addition to the local autocross schedule, I'm hoping to go to the NFME at IRP and get back to Road America with the MFBA. That's 12 weekends right there, plus the Pontiac Nationals/Firehawk Rally @ Norwalk, so I don't know how much time, tires or $ that leaves me.