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August 20th 2012 1 33.33%
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      08-01-2012, 08:37 AM   #1
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Cayuga (TMP) Advanced Driver Training Aug 20 or 27

Hi All,

Punko and I have gone out to this event and had a good time. We were pretty much the only guys out on the track for the entire morning. In the afternoon the exotic car tour showed up but I don't think this is the norm.

If you are looking to get out on the track for the first time or like to drive with pretty much no one out there then Monday's are the best time to do so. The track also has good run off spaces, only one place to watch for but you can take that corner at 20km/hr (like I do) and have no issues.

I usually can't go in the start of the month due to my work but would be able to make it out on August 20th or August 27th. It is a full day event (9am-5pm).

Let me know if there is any interest and for what day. I will go out to one of these days regardless but would like to get some more Z4 guys out there. I do realize that it is on a Monday but that's what sick days are for


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The cost is $170 the Friday before and $200 day of. If you want an instructor then it's an extra $70. Gerry Low is the main instructor at the track. I went with Terry for my time out and he was pretty good.
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Hmmm, let me think on it. Maybe.
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      08-01-2012, 06:18 PM   #3
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Yeeepppp! Not sure what day I can do but will pick one and get back to you soon.

Sounds like a great day. Thanks for the post Mirko.

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      08-06-2012, 09:55 AM   #5
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bump .. added a poll
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it will be last minute decision for me
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Hey Mirko,

Will you have an instructor this time or just lapping? When I was at Mosport I had an instructor which was great, but doing some laps alone is fun. Can we get some solo time if we buy the instructor package?

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Hey Mirko,

Will you have an instructor this time or just lapping? When I was at Mosport I had an instructor which was great, but doing some laps alone is fun. Can we get some solo time if we buy the instructor package?

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Hey Peter,

You can go solo even if you opt for an instructor. I did a few runs with one and a few without. Not sure if i want an instructor this time, leaning towards solo lapping. It can bea game day decision.
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What date are you guys leaning towards. I am not sure if I can make it but once I know the date, I will see if I can make it work.

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      08-12-2012, 09:46 AM   #10
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I'm thinking 20th. Just want to see what the weather will be like. If no rain then more than likely a go.
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      08-12-2012, 10:20 AM   #11
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I can only do the 20th. Actually, if it rains it would be great to learn wet conditions, so I may still go.

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Not looking good for either date for me.
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Okay, lets go August 20th.

Ian, you able to do an afternoon session? Would be great to get you out.

So far I have the following:

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...sorry, no can do.
I also just had to blow off a date at Mosport on the 30th
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I'll likely be at Mosport's driver development track this Sunday (19th) with Ian Law as long as I can find a helmet that fits ... and as long as I can fit my helmeted-head into the car.

The 20th may still work, but the 27th would be my preference to add some time between events.

(either works, I'll go with what the group does)

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Info from Gerry:

"Cindy at the track collects the money and the HST has to be remitted. Sorry. Please give me your driver list by end of day on Friday and you and group can pay Cindy $192.10 in cash on the day".

Can't avoid GST but can pay Monday for the $170+tax if I let him know who is going by this Friday. Saves a few bucks.


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The 20th may still work, but the 27th would be my preference to add some time between events.

(either works, I'll go with what the group does)
Looks like the 20th works for more people. Hopefully you can make it out. Interested to hear how the event this Saturday you are doing went.
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Hey Mirko,

Some questions for you:

Do we need a helmet?

Do they have a place to eat lunch? Or should we bring food.

What time will you go for?

Do you want to meet somewhere and go together?

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Hey Mirko,

Some questions for you:

Do we need a helmet?

Do they have a place to eat lunch? Or should we bring food.

What time will you go for?

Do you want to meet somewhere and go together?

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Don't need a helmet, I didn't have one. However, if one person in the car wears one then both have to, if no one does then no one has to.

To answer Mike's question since he has a convertible. Confirmed with Gerry that you need a helmet with a soft top. Gerry has one you can borrow.
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There is a place close by that does greasy food, didn't try it. Also a small town is close by but not too much selection. We brought our own coolers with food in it. I suggest lots of water, it goes quick. You are free to leave your cooler outside while you track, no one will touch it. A lawn chair is good to bring, something to sit in when you aren't tracking. There is a Pioneer gas station in town, good place to fill up.

I met Mark on top of the mountain (near airport) in Hamilton last time. At the intersection of Southcote Road and Book Road East at 8am. I was thinking maybe 8:30am this time around so I can sleep in a little bit longer. Doesn't take long to get from there to the track. I am game for meeting there again and rolling down together.
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I am assuming by rol hoop that the stock hoops behind us in the Z4s are good enough.
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I am assuming by rol hoop that the stock hoops behind us in the Z4s are good enough.
yup, just a helmet for you. More info was via PM.
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Let me figure out where that is and I will get back to you. I think it should work. I am coming from the Forks of the Credit so 8:30 am is about the earliest I can do.

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Let me figure out where that is and I will get back to you. I think it should work. I am coming from the Forks of the Credit so 8:30 am is about the earliest I can do.

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Will you be taking highway 6 south down to Hamilton? I am in Guelph so could even meet you at the commuter parking lot just off the 401 and Hwy 6 south.

We got there around 9am last time and didn't get on the track until about 9:30-10am, took the staff a bit of time to get there.
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