ChicagoX

Anyone feel like exploring the upper register of the speedo?

This is a chance to open 'er up on a world-class track, RoadAmerica !!!

The dates are October 14-15th 2006.

$350 gets you 2 days of running, about 8-9 sessions (plenty!)

$200 for either Saturday or Sunday.

The MFBA is hosting the event, and I have participated with this group for 2 years now (spring and fall.) It is a great bunch with some nice cars. Last time there were some nice Euros, including GT2, F355, 928S4, V8 Turbo Lotus and the like.

There is a nice hotel nearby, the Osthoff Resort. Rates are very fair.

Linky: http://roadamerica.fbody.us/

ChicagoX

FWIW, here's a couple of videos shot from my 6-cylinder Infiniti sedan, passing some high-hp cars......

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...63421555998728


Here's 2 full laps, no editing:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...98853368829741

Imagine the fun one could have with twice the horsepower !!!!

DerekFSU

That is the FASTEST track in America. DO IT. I'm racing the Noble and TT'ing the new M6 there the very next weekend with NASA. I've run with the FBody group before and they are a good group, well run. DO IT.

PS If you can't make that weekend, come the next and you'll not only get Driver's Ed events, but you'll also get to see sprint races.

meegle

Looks like a lotta of fun! I wish there was something similar down here in Florida

DerekFSU

There is, it's 90 minutes south of you in Sebring. Sign up to run with us when NASA is there October 14th. You'll hit 140+ on the back straight.

Sign up here!
http://www.drivenasafl.com/content/view/30/69/

ClayJ

NASA events are THE way to go if you're new (or 'old') to the track and want some tracktime.

Especially helpful if it is your 'local' track and want to get some time on it.

And there is the added benefit of one-on-one instruction should you want it....

NASA events are Good Stuff.

CynCarvin32

NASA seems great for time trialing but in all my events with them I found the day to clogged up with various driving schools (such as drivetech etc), racing training sessions, spec racing series practices, and other items. The time left for the little HPDE 3 and 4 driver was reduced to only 4 20 minute sessions.

A local club here in southern California has events for less money where you have 5 30 minute sessions and by mid afternoon they allow the track to be open to the advanced people at all times since most the slow drivers end up leaving early. The trouble with club tack rentals is that you need to make srue you find a safe group with serious drivers. I have seen some events that more closely resembeled a rush hour traffic free for all than a driving event. Those clubs are always the ones with wrecked cars and thats never my goal!

If you want track time NASA seems less than ideal but they are perfect for Time Trialing and for racing events.

DerekFSU

If you want nothing but DE, then NASA is ok and has for the most part, very good instructors. You will obviously get more track time with a group that doesn't have TT or racing, thus more time for DE. Where NASA excels is usually being very timely and running the gamut of first time drivers all the way to sprint races in the same day.

If you have no interest in being competitive or watching those who are, then a club setting is going to be much more comfortable. It's neat for friends of all levels to come watch you race or race with you and still be able to include the friends who've never been on a track.

Meegle, if you want something less competitive then try out Chin Motorsports. They're schedule does not include any racing and is very similar to what Cyn described.

ChicagoX

Derek: What kind of lap times do you think I should shoot for in the E55 at RoadAmerica? I turned almost a 3:00 flat in the Infiniti.

The MFBA also has instructors available for ride-alongs both in their car and yours.....if desired. They operate "on call" to keep the proceedings moving along, and are available for all skill levels.

DerekFSU

Hmmmm, I would guess somewhere in the 2:40's maybe. When I ran with the F Body group this past spring, I was amazed at how relaxed and yet smooth their program ran. They put on a great show!

Icandr55

I'm in. I have never been at a track before. I guess I will enter as "novice" but can I still go as fast on straights as I want? I read the rules from the link but want to make sure noviice isn't completely a " sightseeing" adventure......

DerekFSU

While I wasn't in the Novice group when I ran with them, it was my first time there and I didn't have a speed limit. I think you'll get all you can handle. Find their web page and you'll probably find some details such as things to bring.

meegle

Derek,

Thank you for the link and info. I have never raced at a road course but have made several hundred 1/4 mile passes in my years of racing at different strips and do hold a NHRA class 4 license....hopefully I won't be limited to a novice class where I am restricted on a top end run.

I will look into Sebring to see if it fits my schedule.

ChicagoX

As fast as you want. Trust me.

ChicagoX

There are still spots available !!!

Awesome track, folks.

Wolverine55

Great track! I ran there last year with the AMG event. Not enough track time, but still fun. Would love to come out but will be quail hunting in GA that weekend

ChicagoX

I expect to see you at Gingerman then.....

eLTURCOamg

for ****s and giggles i would wana rent a PRIUS and just bring it there and actually let it loose on the track and see the reactions.

ChicagoX

There's a guy there sometimes with a non-turbo 2.0l eclipse who out-drives most of the V-8s.......incredible.

If you're serious, go rent a G35 from Enterprise. Or take your car in for warranty work on a Friday, so you get a loaner.

eLTURCOamg

suprisingly when you return a car back to enterprise they only look for body damage, and not at your tires ha

Wolverine55

Been thinking about running there. Let me know when you go out. Would love to hook up with some fellow AMG enthusiasts!!!

MB-PC

I'll be there Sunday the 15th- Need to represent the MB brand... Only 2 MB out of ~100 cars!. Time to test the Carlsson RS coilovers