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08-23-2011, 11:19 PM | #1 |
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Pictures from Virginia Int'l Raceway & Summit Pt
Had a chance to participate in 2 NASA HPDE events in the past month. Some shots of my car as well as others from the GTS at VIR.
I managed to keep up with the 135i but everytime we hit the straights, he'd put distance on me. Last edited by 3002 tii; 08-24-2011 at 10:52 AM.. |
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Cool pics. I guess you decided to ditch the painters' tape after a few runs?
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08-24-2011, 09:02 AM | #3 |
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Yea, I put it on during day 1 as a precaution. But afterwards, I noticed the track was well maintained so didn't feel the need for it.
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08-24-2011, 09:36 AM | #4 |
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even with the stig sitting shotgun the car won't go faster...
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E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.08] |
Interestingly enough, my instructor from this past weekend at Summit has a 1M and it hit limp mode in session 3, and following morning he had to return to pit in middle of session 4 - turns out the charge pipe cracked (which apparently is a common issue at the Performance Delivery School).
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Shots from Summit Pt this past weekend:
Instructor's 1M Definitey want to save up for a FF kit one day Don't see too many Alpina B7's on the track |
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08-24-2011, 12:01 PM | #7 |
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i can NOT stop looking at these pics.
i blame you for my poor work ethic today.
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08-24-2011, 12:59 PM | #9 |
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Plenty of clubs can get you on the track. I'm a member of NASA but there are other car-specific clubs, ie PCA (Porsche), CCA (BMW), etc that also hold trackday events. Join any one of these clubs and then check their calendar of events. You want to look for "HPDE" or "DE" events.
Trackdaze is another option, no membership fee but you have to attend at least 1 event. |
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Thanks, I have to dig up some pics but VIR had a fair share of GTR's, GT2, and even an Aston.
Track days definitely are not cheap, you gotta pay to play! =P But with that said, you get decent amount of driving time. NASA typically offers 2.5hrs of driving, and 2.5hrs of classroom over a 2 day event. Considering auto-x is typically $60, and you get about 6-7 runs, each run lasting about 1 min, that's $10 per MINUTE. But $400 of 2.5hrs track = $2.67 per minute, excluding classroom time so it's good value. That of course doesn't include gas/hotel if the track is far from you but still. But there are deals to be found, I've seen track events as low as $325 so you just have to be a little picky =) Last edited by 3002 tii; 08-24-2011 at 01:32 PM.. |
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You should also look up any events at Giant Stadium, the pavement is new, and the courses are typically much longer than other local events. Make sure you bring a helmet (motorcycle is fine), else you may have to pay extra to borrow (sometimes they lend for free).
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08-24-2011, 01:35 PM | #15 |
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Do I need to sign up, how much does it cost? I def don't have a helmet so I am hoping I can borrow one. Can non-BMW driver take part?
Just saw this: http://www.njbmwcca.org/event_info/autocross.php |
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Some say he's wanted by the CIA, and that he sleeps upside down like a bat... all we know is, he's called the Stig!
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08-30-2011, 07:52 AM | #17 |
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Looks like a great day at the track. Very nice mix of cars too.
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Definitely, can't wait for Watkins in a few weeks... putting on new tires, camber plates, new lines, fluid and race pads.
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Looks like a great group to run with! I just got back from a weekend at the track and am already wanting more, fortunately there is another event on the schedule for next week
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Hey man do you have some pictures of your car you can post? I am thinking about also blacking out my roof and I am curious on how it looks...
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