So you think you can drive?
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So you think you can drive?
Just a heads up for anyone wondering what it would be like to drive your car on a road course. Weekend DE's are held around the country and are a great way to get a taste of the track. Myself, Keith(DadsC63) and several of our friends with interesting cars will be at the Florida Crown PCA event at Roebling Road on Jan 23,24 and it would be great if some more members brought their AMG's.
Register at clubregistration.net
Cost is $195 includes 8 sessions with an instructor.
Run groups go from green to black based on experience
While this is technically not "racing", you will be pushing your car around the track as fast as your skills allow you, in and around other drivers. This track features mostly sweeping turns and favors high horsepower rides
You will not put any serious wear on your tires or brakes unless you already have the skills to drive near the limit.
Most of the track is surrounded by wide grassy areas to catch anyone who spins off the track.
We had an absolute blast the first time out and I am now hooked. I promise you will not go away disapointed.
The track video thread contains several in - car cam clips that provide a first hand look.
Register at clubregistration.net
Cost is $195 includes 8 sessions with an instructor.
Run groups go from green to black based on experience
While this is technically not "racing", you will be pushing your car around the track as fast as your skills allow you, in and around other drivers. This track features mostly sweeping turns and favors high horsepower rides
You will not put any serious wear on your tires or brakes unless you already have the skills to drive near the limit.
Most of the track is surrounded by wide grassy areas to catch anyone who spins off the track.
We had an absolute blast the first time out and I am now hooked. I promise you will not go away disapointed.
The track video thread contains several in - car cam clips that provide a first hand look.
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If you think you can drive? Try driving in our crappy snow which we finally just recieved today...about 8 inches, this will hone your skills like no other, a la Finlandia or Scandinavia, sorry had to complain about our climate while I admire yours and the fun in the sun you guys have
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Less than a month away, 129 cars registered at this point including:
17 BMW's
6 GTR's
3 Ferrari's
A crap load of Porsche's ( it is a PCA event)
And ONE solitary Mercedes! (Dad'sC63 might make it if schedule permits)
http://clubregistration.net/events/r...y_vehicle=true
If you want a teaser from this track click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAoSdzDnTO4
17 BMW's
6 GTR's
3 Ferrari's
A crap load of Porsche's ( it is a PCA event)
And ONE solitary Mercedes! (Dad'sC63 might make it if schedule permits)
http://clubregistration.net/events/r...y_vehicle=true
If you want a teaser from this track click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAoSdzDnTO4
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I do a lot of DEs with the PCA in my Porsche. Highly recommended! Great way to hone your skills and keep the practice up. I wish the MBCA would get as good as the PCA does with DEs and AX, etc.. The MBCA is pretty lame in that department.
p.s., just a head's up and be careful and check with your insurance company. Most companies don't cover anything while out on the track.
p.s., just a head's up and be careful and check with your insurance company. Most companies don't cover anything while out on the track.
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It may be just a joke but as of yesterday a Bugatti Veyron registered and is confirmed for this event. 
http://clubregistration.net/events/r...y_vehicle=true
http://clubregistration.net/events/r...y_vehicle=true
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I drive to and from work everyday on the old road courses........
Try this link for some fun: http://www.ocracecraft.com/
My son and I went last month for the initial training in our AMGs. He placed such fast lap times in his modified C32 as a novice, they invited him back for another half day of track time this month. At 17, I never was doing that.
Try this link for some fun: http://www.ocracecraft.com/
My son and I went last month for the initial training in our AMGs. He placed such fast lap times in his modified C32 as a novice, they invited him back for another half day of track time this month. At 17, I never was doing that.
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Just a little taste from this event shot by my friend in his G37 coupe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBeTd4FnMRc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBeTd4FnMRc
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