Roll call!

NASA HPDE @ Infineon - September 9th (this date is coming fast, we'll need to sign up soon!
1) dsb - slk55


Thunderhill Driving School @ Thunderhill - October 22nd
1) dsb - slk55
2) zoink - amg55? + other friends
3) Jesseliu - Renntech slk55

I'm in for Sept 9th! Do i register in the webpage? Put my down for Oct 22nd as a maybe ( just in case i'm still in Cali)

Roll call! Whos else? When?

NASA HPDE @ Infineon - September 9th*
1) dsb - slk55
2) egxpimp - 500se

Thunderhill Driving School @ Thunderhill - October 22nd
1) dsb - slk55
2) zoink - amg55? + other friends
3) Jesseliu - Renntech slk55
4) egxpimp - 500se?

*REGARDING 9/9 date. NASA fills up quick. Once you decide to enter this event, I strongly urge you to visit the following link, get a membership, and sign up. These classes fill up FAST. The last event was sold out 2 weeks before the event!

http://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_event/list_events

We're quickly coming up on the September 9th event. So, who's all in it? Please post whether or not you plan to attend. Be sure to mention which date. As of now, there is still room for the HPDE event at Infineon. However, the spots are going fast!

Sign up today to make certain you'll have a spot! Here it is:
http://www.nasaproracing.com/schedules/norcal.html

Confirmed and paid
1) dsb - slk55

Well...

I hope some of you signed up in time for the September event. As of today, August 21st, the event is sold out. That is basically 3 weeks before the actual event!

Now, October 22nd is approaching. Currently, there is 80 spots available. It will go quick too. Here is a direct link. Please do not delay.
http://www.thunderhillhpds.com/category.cfm?category=1

The track event is getting closer! Any tips on things i should get ready on the car the maximize the fun at the track ?! ! ! ( things to look out for, that people usually encounter problems etc) so i can be prepared!

1. make sure your car is in good mechanical condtion to pass tech. Check those brake pads, oil, tire pressures, etc.

2. Do not run out of fuel on the track

3. Get there early, to get a good spot in the paddock, and if you see a cooler or loose equipment in a parking spot...that means it's taken

4. Take all that you can out of the car before going on track, floor mats, spare tire, tools, old empty soda cans in the back seat, glove box contents...if it isn't bolted, down, it'll go flying.

5. Make use of the "cool down lap" and take it easy. Also, after getting off the track, try to stay off the brakes and do not put on the parking brake. You could get pad deposits on your rotors, or you might even get your brake fluid to boil.

6. Watch your tire pressures all day (you have a tire guage right?)

7. Leave any pre-conceived notions of how to drive at the track at home. It's a whole different world. Learn to play nice, and you'll get fast in no time. Drive "like you stole it" and you'll be in the wall before turn 2. Also, slow in, fast out will serve you better than "super-extreme late braking." In any case, work on getting the line right as much as possible, as this will be task #1 on your first time out. Don't worry about going faster, or trying to pass as many people as possible....work on the line and your speed will come without you even knowing it.

8. Be prepared to learn! Whether it's from classroom sessions, or ride alongs...there are always going to be folks with more experience....learn from them!

9. Bring a helmet...motorcycle helmets are accepted by some organizations for first timers, but if you can get an auto racing helmet (in the latest SA spec)

10. Stay hydrated, bring snacks and eat...driving on a track is more physically and mentally taxing than you might think. Nothing hurts concentration like a lack of water, or lack of sleep from the night before.

Great writeup!! Thanks for the tips !! !!

egxpimp,

Did you sign up for the 9/9 event?

Yup! I'll be there at 7:00 AM! Taking hte 500SE, which car are you taking ?!

I'll be there! I'm taking the slk55. A friend will be joining me in his EVO.
I have a pyrometer that I just bought. You can use it too if you'd like.

Here's another article "My First Day at the Track"
Look at the bottom for more articles. It's a good read.
http://www.nasaproracing.com/hpde/firstday.html


PS, I'll send you a PM in a sec with my name and number just in case we need to contact one another.

Hey guys, is this the track layout we will be using ? I want to start learning it from the back of my hand and start laying out the best line... thanks guys ! hope to see you guys soon !

Renn of course i have a pressure guage for the tyres !

Dsb, hmmm i have never used a pyrometer .. hmm i just did some quick research ... i have no cats so if this is for emissions... ima get a in the face or did i get the wrong info.... emissions/tyre/ hotness of the metal ... right ?

EG,

It's a tire pyrometer. I just bought it. I haven't even used it yet. You use it in conjunction with your tire gauge to ensure tire temparatures are even across. It helps determine whether a tire needs more or less air.

Hey guys -- today i strip down the whole interior down to wire the battery to the rear. Should i leave the whole interior strip down ? get better grip on the track since it will be lighter ?

Yesterday was a blast! It was my first time on Infineon. I can't explain how fun it was. This is a great course. Lots more elevation changes than I realized watching on TV. The carousel was awesome! Great place to setup a pass.

EG,
Glad to have met you. Man, I didn't realize you were going to strip down everything including all but the driver's seat! That's some dedication! I hope everything worked out for you. I assume you were able to find another belt?

Anyways, I look forward to the next event. It'a driving school at Thunderhill. Date: Sunday 10/22. Cost $225 Register here: http://www.thunderhillhpds.com/category.cfm?category=1

Okay, who's going to go on 10/22?

1) dsb - slk55

Registered and paid for the 10/22 HPDE at Thunderhill. See you there.

aw my post didnt go up earlier!

DSB it was awesome out there! We both had plenty of fun ! You SLK rocks! I have pictures of it that i will posting up here later if thats okay with you- alongw ith video footage. I wont be able to make the thunderhill one because i have to move into my house for college and classes start that week. But for sure i can attend the one in 4 weeks at IRW. Hopefully next event we will have diffrent sessions so we can ride on each others cars..and have more play time ( btw i wilkl have a passanger seat next time lol!)



Yup, i got a belt and drove home happy! I got some AMG engi to tune my tranny and a/f mix before i left the track- the car pulls crazyER now!

Post the pics/vids if you've got 'em. I didn't take any

Sorry it took me a bit to get them up! But here they are:

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ionRaceWAY.flv 10 min video

Hey DSB,

My friend and I might join you. He's bringing his 911 4S...Well post as soon as I know my schedule...

Hey DSB,

My friend and I might join you on 10/22. He's bringing his 911 4S. Will post as soon as my schedule is finalized...

That'll be great! I'm getting quite a few friends to join me. A bunch of various cars and mfr's. I may start another thread on this topic. Only about 1 month left

hay i live out in Los Angeles and am itrested in joining you, is it to late or can i still sign up also my car is a cabro is that OK. thanks

email is Machloufl@aol.com

thanks any inof will help