bret
04-15-2010, 04:01 PM
I know there is a section for this but this section gets more attention...
Time to step up boys and girls. Several companies have gone to a large amount of time and expense to product the various track day events such as Run to the Coast, Face Off at Road America, the Midwest Musclecar Challenge and the Morostate event at GingerMan raceway.
I understand that humans tend to wait until the last minute to committ to anything [I know I do]. I also understand that many are a bit timid about exposing their car and themselves to the perceived rigors of a track day event. Humans [especially males] are allergic to appearing anything less than profecient at any given activity.
In reality, the only way to get profecient is to practice. The only was to practice is to get on the track. The only way to find out what is going to fall off your car first is to...get on the track and see what falls off first. Beleive me, you WILL NOT be the first person to:
a. have a component failure at the track
b. not know the proper track "etiquette"
c. appear as slow as your wifes mini van
d. have so much fun that you become forever hooked on going to the track
Signing up early is important...these people have to PLAN to make sure everyone gets there moneys worth of fun at these things.
It also takes a fair amount of financial committment to put these event together.
As for the entry fee...at $300 for the weekend...that $150 a day...$10 bucks an hour if you include the social time in the evenings. Compare that to going to the mall!
Its not hard...the equipment needed is minimal:
1. A vehicle. We don't care what it looks like.
2. You. We don't care what you look like either.
3. A helmet. Ditto on the looks but check each event's rules for certification label requirements
Each event has some specific rules on safety equipment and such, but common sense will get you 95% there...functioning brakes, functioning seat belts, battery tied down, all wheel studs and wheel bearings intact, no leaking fluids, no loose items in the car while you are on the track.
The absolute best part of any of these events is the socializing that is done at the track and at the motels. You are talking about a group of like minded people that you will not find anywhere else. It's not competition, it's comraderie x10.
For you guys who have not participated in a track day...come on out. You AND your car will be improved because of it. And bring your family...what kid doesnt like to watch a car go fast!
For you veterans...you already know how much fun it is...get signed up!
See you all there!
http://www.midwestmusclecarchallenge.com/
http://www.optimainvitational.com/faceoff/
http://www.pro-touring.com/events/msc/2010/
Time to step up boys and girls. Several companies have gone to a large amount of time and expense to product the various track day events such as Run to the Coast, Face Off at Road America, the Midwest Musclecar Challenge and the Morostate event at GingerMan raceway.
I understand that humans tend to wait until the last minute to committ to anything [I know I do]. I also understand that many are a bit timid about exposing their car and themselves to the perceived rigors of a track day event. Humans [especially males] are allergic to appearing anything less than profecient at any given activity.
In reality, the only way to get profecient is to practice. The only was to practice is to get on the track. The only way to find out what is going to fall off your car first is to...get on the track and see what falls off first. Beleive me, you WILL NOT be the first person to:
a. have a component failure at the track
b. not know the proper track "etiquette"
c. appear as slow as your wifes mini van
d. have so much fun that you become forever hooked on going to the track
Signing up early is important...these people have to PLAN to make sure everyone gets there moneys worth of fun at these things.
It also takes a fair amount of financial committment to put these event together.
As for the entry fee...at $300 for the weekend...that $150 a day...$10 bucks an hour if you include the social time in the evenings. Compare that to going to the mall!
Its not hard...the equipment needed is minimal:
1. A vehicle. We don't care what it looks like.
2. You. We don't care what you look like either.
3. A helmet. Ditto on the looks but check each event's rules for certification label requirements
Each event has some specific rules on safety equipment and such, but common sense will get you 95% there...functioning brakes, functioning seat belts, battery tied down, all wheel studs and wheel bearings intact, no leaking fluids, no loose items in the car while you are on the track.
The absolute best part of any of these events is the socializing that is done at the track and at the motels. You are talking about a group of like minded people that you will not find anywhere else. It's not competition, it's comraderie x10.
For you guys who have not participated in a track day...come on out. You AND your car will be improved because of it. And bring your family...what kid doesnt like to watch a car go fast!
For you veterans...you already know how much fun it is...get signed up!
See you all there!
http://www.midwestmusclecarchallenge.com/
http://www.optimainvitational.com/faceoff/
http://www.pro-touring.com/events/msc/2010/