Bam Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Don't run hoosiers if you've never been on a road course before. I went my first two seasons of tracking on street tires (18-20 total days), Sticky tires will just mask driver error until it's too late for you to know what you're doing wrong...then when they let go you'll go off as there's very little warning. Street tires progressively let go and talk to you when you're at the limits of adhesion.. You need to learn to overhwelm the street tires first, sliding the car around and learning exactly how it acts near, at and over it's limits before you even think about stepping up to a stickier tire. Not to mention that hoosiers on a car that's not properly setup to run them (stock suspension) will cord probably within a single day if driven hard enough. Andy Duly noted, Thanks. I kind of figured as much, why I asked. I'm sure it'll still be a blast and hopefully prepare me for future ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Helmet required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Helmet required? Yes. Also event schedule and driver group assignments are now up on the website. http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/nelson-ledges-track-schedule-and-group-assignments/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Also I recommend viewing the general event information and rules. http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/event-details/driving-rules-and-information/ http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/event-details/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 My car isn't done yet, not going to be able to go. Would still like to tag along with someone that's driving up the day of, would help with the gas of course. Pm me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Registration closes 8pm tomorrow evening. Please register ASAP if you haven't done so already so I can put you in a group. To those that have registered - THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'll see y'all tomorrow remember guys, this is not a race and there are only losers at driving events.....no such thing as winners but those who behave are rewarded by having the ability to drive home safely godspeed and have fun:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 lol SOLD OUT YO. Really should have gone to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thanks to all who registered. We sold out at 5pm!! I look forward to seeing the CR crew at the track tomorrow! If anyone is staying close to the track... I'm in Streetsboro at the Fairfield Inn and Suites... and heading to bw3's in about an hour if anyone wants to hang out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Also anyone NOT in Group B that wants to borrow my Go Pro HD ... let me know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Also anyone NOT in Group B that wants to borrow my Go Pro HD ... let me know.... I'm down! I brought my camera but no way to mount it. Btw I parked right next to you. . What time you guys heading out in the am? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm down! I brought my camera but no way to mount it. Btw I parked right next to you. . What time you guys heading out in the am? Room 207 ... stop by .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Incoming.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 had a blast. thanks to everyone that was involved in setting it up. hoping to go again in october. and sorry to the cobalt and the 135i that needed towed home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeShank Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 i had a very good time! I'm hoping to go again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 home and safe and sound.....this event was worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yeah, this was an absolute blast! First time I've ever done anything like this, and I definitely plan on coming out again. Huge thanks to Jon (orangedot) for letting me tag along with him and his father, made the experience THAT much better. You guys are very friendly folks! Thanks to Shawn as well for organizing this, and everyone that helped make it possible. Wide range of cars and it was nice to push it! Next time I'll try to stay off the grass... -Andrew, Black 2011 WRX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBussman1647545507 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Next time I'll try to stay off the grass... -Andrew, Black 2011 WRX Ii saw you go off right after you passed me, looks like that was fun :lolguy: had a great time I'll def be back again after a few adjustments. I never knew you could burn fuel that fast, 8MPG in a 1.6L! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sounds like you guys had a good time, I will definitely make the Putnam event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hah, yeah, prior to that every lap I felt like I could take that last kink a little bit faster, little bit faster, little bit faster... decided what the hell, there's a grass banking for a few hundred feet and gave it a shot! Didn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Had a great time even with the few hold-ups that happened. Sorry for all the guys that had issues/wrecked, hope to see you again in the fall. Much thanks to Shawn for setting this up and being very cool and helpful, great first trackday experience for sure! Made it home safely on the spare, still not sure what happened to my tire but we'll see tomorrow. Thanks to Carl for letting me know I was pulling the rear wheels on tight turns, and to a couple guys for getting some good shots of me running the course, can't wait to see them. Matt Only Focus There. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 here's a quick video of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thanks again to all who registered! We had a great turn out. Official count was 56 drivers. I was surprised to see the Dodge Viper and the Ford GT show up to the event. He mentioned he would bringing back the cars to our next event and would probably bring a 2012 ford mustang boss laguna seca to our next event. Also thanks to those that helped with tech. I will have video and pictures posted to the website sometime later this week. I have thousands to sort though:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweiser1 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Heres some of the pics.... Enjoy! http://markus.smugmug.com/Track-Day-Automotive-Photos/2011-Open-Track-Days/June-24-SVT-Club/17529434_GTqdmc#1334642694_G2CvQZW http://markus.smugmug.com/Track-Day-Automotive-Photos/2011-Open-Track-Days/June-24-SVT-Club/i-ggnhQ4N/0/S/MRF2104-S.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 yea! http://markus.smugmug.com/Track-Day-Automotive-Photos/2011-Open-Track-Days/June-24-SVT-Club/i-GRCJ7nt/0/L/MRF2142-L.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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