East Coast Z4 Track Days

3002 tii · 06-02-2022, 06:54 AM

I’ll be doing my first event since the pandemic in July. Noticed another Z4 signed signed up for Watkins in July (white M coupe), just curious if he/she is on here

F360C · 06-03-2022, 08:34 AM

Thinking of doing some of the SCCA Track Nights at Pocono and NJMP this summer. Price is right and I don't need much more then 3-4 sessions to get my rocks off.

Also thinking of another "Stacked on Track" event at Pocono if they run the mega course again....that was really fun last summer.

dre99gsx · 06-03-2022, 07:37 PM

I may be taking this year off on HPDE. At $6.50/gal gas I burn through $46/20minute session in Pocono North or NJMP, tire prices way up and everything else. Perhaps one event but can't stomach the cost. I don't think I've run into either of you at all - how crazy...

3002 tii · 06-04-2022, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

I may be taking this year off on HPDE. At $6.50/gal gas I burn through $46/20minute session in Pocono North or NJMP, tire prices way up and everything else. Perhaps one event but can't stomach the cost. I don't think I've run into either of you at all - how crazy...

You make good point on consumables. More the reason you should buy my new tires lol

I’ve actually not tracked in long time, pretty much stopped right when you were going full tilt. But hoping to change that going forward.

Vanne · 06-04-2022, 01:48 AM

I haven’t been on track, 7 months before Covid hit when I took the coupe for its upgrades.. I bloody can’t wait to get back out there… by the time winter comes and it cools down here enough for my proper shake down, I’ll have missed close enough to 3 seasons… holy crap.. and that was after thinking it would be done in 6 months….

Yeah I’ve noticed things too getting expensive…

Ryan13 · 06-08-2022, 06:11 AM

Are you referring to RTR even in mid-July at Watkins? I’ll be there for sure.

Honestly, the track events over the last 2 years or so have been absolutely fantastic. Mid-2020 up until around mid 2021, the track owners were actually reaching out to us to do private days and many of them let us utilize their “member” insurance riders…they weren’t using the days, so the insurance companies allowed some flexibility. There were plenty of days that only 10 of us were on the track…no corner workers, no tow, no ambulance…just 10 drivers. Ever been towed around VIR on a skateboard behind an M3? We did wear helmets!!

The racing side…Champ, AER, and BMW Club kept going as well, albeit with slightly smaller fields.

Agree the costs a have gone up a bit including the actual track rental rates, but both my wife and I run cars so this is where budget is already allocated.

Hope to see you guys soon.

F360C · 06-08-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

I may be taking this year off on HPDE. At $6.50/gal gas I burn through $46/20minute session in Pocono North or NJMP, tire prices way up and everything else. Perhaps one event but can't stomach the cost. I don't think I've run into either of you at all - how crazy...

Yeah it is def getting more expensive! Hell I remember back in college in Canada where we could get track time for $60 on a Wednesday night. I didnt know how good I had it!

The SCCA Track nights are for sure the more economical.

We should all meet up at one! Be cool to have some many Z4's at one event.

3002 tii · 06-10-2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan13

Are you referring to RTR even in mid-July at Watkins? I’ll be there for sure.

Honestly, the track events over the last 2 years or so have been absolutely fantastic. Mid-2020 up until around mid 2021, the track owners were actually reaching out to us to do private days and many of them let us utilize their “member” insurance riders…they weren’t using the days, so the insurance companies allowed some flexibility. There were plenty of days that only 10 of us were on the track…no corner workers, no tow, no ambulance…just 10 drivers. Ever been towed around VIR on a skateboard behind an M3? We did wear helmets!!

The racing side…Champ, AER, and BMW Club kept going as well, albeit with slightly smaller fields.

Agree the costs a have gone up a bit including the actual track rental rates, but both my wife and I run cars so this is where budget is already allocated.

Hope to see you guys soon.

PCA Metro in late July…

Ryan13 · 06-12-2022, 12:04 PM

PorscheFest is the same as the end-of-July Watkins event, otherwise I’d probably make the trip. Club race in late September on Watkins I’ll be up for with the E36.

Let’s try to find another one to coordinate.

3002 tii · 06-13-2022, 07:33 AM

I may try to attend NASA Lime Rock 7/8 or 7/9

nj335i · 05-01-2023, 09:51 PM

Anyone heading to any track days this summer?

dre99gsx · 05-01-2023, 09:56 PM

I'll be doing a few this year, either NJMP/Watkins/Summit or Limerock. I'll post when I plan to hit the track if anyone may be up to join from here

3002 tii · 05-01-2023, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dre99gsx

I'll be doing a few this year, either NJMP/Watkins/Summit or Limerock. I'll post when I plan to hit the track if anyone may be up to join from here

After 3.5+ years in hibernation, planning to start doing few events again. Feels like I’m starting over in some ways lol.

nj335i · 05-02-2023, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

After 3.5+ years in hibernation, planning to start doing few events again. Feels like I’m starting over in some ways lol.

Nice! I'm planning for NJMP in late Aug (28/29). I'm up for other events too! So long as they allow convertibles...

3002 tii · 05-03-2023, 04:17 PM

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Nice! I'm planning for NJMP in late Aug (28/29). I'm up for other events too! So long as they allow convertibles...

Basically most clubs minus BMW CCA…

nj335i · 05-04-2023, 10:26 PM

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Basically most clubs minus BMW CCA…

Yeah, that's a bummer - would be nice to hang out with a group of BMW guys. I see you're in CT - I'm in northern NJ. I bought an interlagos blue z4m last summer and just got a bunch of mods on. Maybe our paths will cross!

Eisenmann Race
Rogue x-pipe (pending)
KW V3
Vorshlag camber plates
Apex VS-5RS wheels
Karbonius airbag
GruppeM CF intake

F360C · 05-10-2023, 07:29 AM

I would like to do Pocono, NYST, and possibly NJMP just not sure when yet.

Then of course Autox's at the Meadowlands and a handful of days at Englishtown.

dre99gsx · 05-16-2023, 08:34 PM

I'll be doing this event

Thunderbolt at NJMP
Friday, May 26 — Saturday, May 27, 2023

Thunderbolt Raceway, Millville, NJ

3002 tii · 06-03-2023, 06:26 PM

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I'll be doing this event

Thunderbolt at NJMP
Friday, May 26 — Saturday, May 27, 2023

Thunderbolt Raceway, Millville, NJ

How was it?

I’m close to registering for summit with NASA at end of June, just gotta make sure I get rod bearings done in time

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06-03-2022, 08:34 AM	#2
F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	Thinking of doing some of the SCCA Track Nights at Pocono and NJMP this summer. Price is right and I don't need much more then 3-4 sessions to get my rocks off. Also thinking of another "Stacked on Track" event at Pocono if they run the mega course again....that was really fun last summer. __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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06-03-2022, 07:37 PM	#3
dre99gsx Captain 508 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I may be taking this year off on HPDE. At $6.50/gal gas I burn through $46/20minute session in Pocono North or NJMP, tire prices way up and everything else. Perhaps one event but can't stomach the cost. I don't think I've run into either of you at all - how crazy... __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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06-04-2022, 01:48 AM	#5
Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	I haven’t been on track, 7 months before Covid hit when I took the coupe for its upgrades.. I bloody can’t wait to get back out there… by the time winter comes and it cools down here enough for my proper shake down, I’ll have missed close enough to 3 seasons… holy crap.. and that was after thinking it would be done in 6 months…. Yeah I’ve noticed things too getting expensive… __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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06-08-2022, 06:11 AM	#6
Ryan13 Private First Class 73 Rep 128 Posts Drives: Z4MC, Z4MR, M3, E36, M2, 535 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	Are you referring to RTR even in mid-July at Watkins? I’ll be there for sure. Honestly, the track events over the last 2 years or so have been absolutely fantastic. Mid-2020 up until around mid 2021, the track owners were actually reaching out to us to do private days and many of them let us utilize their “member” insurance riders…they weren’t using the days, so the insurance companies allowed some flexibility. There were plenty of days that only 10 of us were on the track…no corner workers, no tow, no ambulance…just 10 drivers. Ever been towed around VIR on a skateboard behind an M3? We did wear helmets!! The racing side…Champ, AER, and BMW Club kept going as well, albeit with slightly smaller fields. Agree the costs a have gone up a bit including the actual track rental rates, but both my wife and I run cars so this is where budget is already allocated. Hope to see you guys soon.
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06-12-2022, 12:04 PM	#9
Ryan13 Private First Class 73 Rep 128 Posts Drives: Z4MC, Z4MR, M3, E36, M2, 535 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	PorscheFest is the same as the end-of-July Watkins event, otherwise I’d probably make the trip. Club race in late September on Watkins I’ll be up for with the E36. Let’s try to find another one to coordinate.
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05-01-2023, 09:56 PM	#12
dre99gsx Captain 508 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I'll be doing a few this year, either NJMP/Watkins/Summit or Limerock. I'll post when I plan to hit the track if anyone may be up to join from here __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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05-10-2023, 07:29 AM	#17
F360C Major 366 Rep 1,373 Posts Drives: E86 S54 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (2)	I would like to do Pocono, NYST, and possibly NJMP just not sure when yet. Then of course Autox's at the Meadowlands and a handful of days at Englishtown. __________________ 07 Z4 M Coupe AW/IR
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05-16-2023, 08:34 PM	#18
dre99gsx Captain 508 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	I'll be doing this event Thunderbolt at NJMP Friday, May 26 — Saturday, May 27, 2023 Thunderbolt Raceway, Millville, NJ __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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