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Old 07-20-2006, 05:41 PM
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Track Time! MD/DC/VA

OK guys, its been a while since we went up to capitol. Alot of people have expressed interest in a track rental and I was looking at renting the track on a friday either towards the end of August or early September when things begin to cool off. I want to make this convenient for everybody so if you have any suggestions please feel free to tell me. To those of you who have never been to one of the track rentals, it usually comes out to 120 dollars (I'm not doing this for profit, the bill will be evenly split by everyone who attends). You can run all day and I dont think there has been a single person that wasnt happy with the number of runs they got. The track is very well prepped, including VHT spray. Unfortunately there is no head to head racing "due to insurance reasons". Lets get a roll call and preferences on the date. I will be posting for other people who are not members of this forum and would like to join.
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There has been a request to do it on a Monday or Thursday. Any other suggestions?
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Do it on a Friday so I can come beat on some 55K's.
The track is the only time I have a chance.
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Do it on a Friday so I can come beat on some 55K's.
The track is the only time I have a chance.
Well one person said he cant make it on a friday and he's bringing 3 cars. The majority vote will set the date but if you can make it on a day other than friday it would be great.
PS- last time we had an M5 at the track and he didnt beat any of the 55k's! Unless you're talkin about your supra, thats a different story. A friend of mine will be bringing his M5 and another will be bringing an M6 as well. A few modded 996TT's have also expressed interest. As always there will be alot of 55k's.

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The supra breathes smoke and shoots four foot flames out of its titanium snout, I doubt I'd be able to make the road trip in it without being arrested on the spot, plus my 19" HRE's preclude me from doing anything on a track but a huge smokey, angry, loud burnout. The M5 would be my weapon of choice as I'm a pretty decent track driver. Having driven E55's many times, I have a hard time believing one could stand up to the M5 in the twisties, that thing handled like my escalade.
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I would love to see that Supra run. The M5 can definitely outhandle a E55 but this track is 1/4 mile only, sorry. Put the Supra on a trailer! lol Whatever you bring, just come out and have some fun. People who have expressed interest so far (i wont post names unless people give me the ok, I know some people dont like their names on forums):
1) New BMW M6
2) Kleemann Stage 4 600+hp CLS55
3) Dodge Charger
4) New Ford GT
5) 04 996TT 490whp
6) New BMW M5
7) New BMW M5
8) Possibly a Murci
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I'm a moron I thought it was a track with TURNS. If its a 1/4 mile I'll see if I can put some drag slicks on my OEM Toyota wheels and bring the "dawg" down. The Thing is an ANIMAL and the rwhp figures are on pump gas, which goes rather quickly. I've never ran it in the 1/4 but the tech who built the motor has built many a 2JZ and swears this car will break 9's with the right driver, which is why I never, ever drive it.

I'll try and get some new pics up, I took some this morning but they're using my Sidekick 3 and hence, horrible. The M5 is garbage in the 1/4 mile especially with those horrid conti run-flats.
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Definitely bring out the Supra! Supra's ar ethe 1/4 mile kings!
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1) New BMW M6
2) Kleemann Stage 4 600+hp CLS55
3) Dodge Charger
4) New Ford GT
5) 04 996TT 490whp
6) New BMW M5
7) 790whp Supra on pump gas
8) Possibly a Murci
9) 520whp C5 vette
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I just ordered my 2nd Benz... a 2007 SLK350, so I don't have a Benz right now... even then I would get smoked by your Kleeman's and AMGs, not to mention the Lambo...

worse yet, my previous Benz (C230 Sport) got total'd, and my other car is a Pontiac GrandAm SE, which is what I'm driving right now..

... can I still show up at the track event when I get the SLK?
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Originally Posted by shahedC
I just ordered my 2nd Benz... a 2007 SLK350, so I don't have a Benz right now... even then I would get smoked by your Kleeman's and AMGs, not to mention the Lambo...

worse yet, my previous Benz (C230 Sport) got total'd, and my other car is a Pontiac GrandAm SE, which is what I'm driving right now..

... can I still show up at the track event when I get the SLK?
I'm trying to keep this event as exclusive as possible. I dont mind you coming but dont bring 10 friends along with you. The track says we can only run a maximum of 15 cars but I'm sure we can squeeze a few more in.
Updated list:
1) New BMW M6
2) Kleemann Stage 4 600+hp CLS55
3) Dodge Charger
4) New Ford GT
5) 04 996TT 490whp
6) New BMW M5
7) 790whp Supra on pump gas
8) Possibly a Murci
9) 520whp C5 vette
10) C6 Z06
11) 10 second Cyclone (possible)
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BB, is that you bidding on that white CLK55 on e-bay ?
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BB, is that you bidding on that white CLK55 on e-bay ?
yea, I'm actually bidding on a few cars. I tried to buy the white one on this forum a couple times but he didnt want to come down on the price. If I win a 55 its going straight to Kleemann Hopefully I'll win one!
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yea, I'm actually bidding on a few cars. I tried to buy the white one on this forum a couple times but he didnt want to come down on the price. If I win a 55 its going straight to Kleemann Hopefully I'll win one!
Damn , straight to Kleeman Good luck mang!
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I'm trying to keep this event as exclusive as possible. I dont mind you coming but dont bring 10 friends along with you.
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Not a problem... I'll only bring myself, since you got a group already... I'll get my car in the Fall, so maybe I can meet up with you guys for the next event.
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I'm game...prefer a Friday. I can get my buddy to come in either his 850rwhp C5 LPE TT, 600hp++ 996TT, SRT8 Jeep, or 600hp++ Viper.

We already raced -- his 996 vs. my E55. He won. I want to know what times it runs!
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Friday and monday have received the most votes so far. Since AMG weekend is the end of August I think we will do the track day early september. Heres the new list of cars:
1) New BMW M6
2) Kleemann Stage 4 600+hp CLS55
3) Dodge Charger
4) New Ford GT
5) 04 996TT 490whp
6) New BMW M5
7) 790whp Supra on pump gas
8) Possibly a Murci
9) 520whp C5 vette
10) C6 Z06
11) 10 second Cyclone (possible)
12) RWD stage 2 996TT
13) modded E55
14) One of these: 850rwhp C5 LPE TT, 600hp++ 996TT, SRT8 Jeep, or 600hp++ Viper
15) s/c e46 m3 (if he doesnt part out his car by then)
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11) 10 second Cyclone (possible)
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Hey, are you referring to the Cadillac Cyclone? I just looked it up on Google and that's all I could find on the "Cyclone"... quite a rocket.. !
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What track are you thinking of renting? No head to head racing....

I can trailer the CDI in with my truck, and run both. 8000 pounds and low 13s with a 6 speed handshaker. Makes the ricers hate me.


Anyone know what ballpark figure the CDIs run? I havn't had a chance to race it yet.
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There are alot of people that dont have a preference on what day its held and a few people that want either friday or monday. I guess I'll wait to get a few more votes in and see what happens.
The track I'm renting is Capitol Raceway in Crofton, MD. www.capitolraceway.com I have no idea what the cdi runs (I would guess low 14's). Those turbo diesel trucks are no joke either.
When I said cyclone I meant the GMC cyclone (its a 4WD pickup truck with a V6 turbo). It ran a 10.2 last year before he broke the tranny. Maybe he'll break into the 9's this time Oh yea, and its street legal!

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Ok, time to pick a date. Sept 4th (Monday) or Sept 8th (Friday)? I know Milton wants a monday. Most people have told me they dont care and other say friday. I'm leaning more towards the monday. Let me know so I can put down a deposit. Thanks.
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Ok, time to pick a date. Sept 4th (Monday) or Sept 8th (Friday)? I know Milton wants a monday. Most people have told me they dont care and other say friday. I'm leaning more towards the monday. Let me know so I can put down a deposit. Thanks.
Hey, will you have another track day in October as well? I'm getting my 2007 SLK by second week of October... thanks!
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Oops, Sep. 4th is labor day and the following monday is 9/11. So I guess the next monday we could do this would be September 18th.
ShahedC- It all depends on how this one goes and how much interest there is for another one in Oct.
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Oops, Sep. 4th is labor day and the following monday is 9/11. So I guess the next monday we could do this would be September 18th.
ShahedC- It all depends on how this one goes and how much interest there is for another one in Oct.
Thanks, dude.. I will check this spot for updates...


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