Feb 25th Little Talledega Track Day Opportunity - $135 All Day

[Ran]

This is your chance to take your car and put her to the test on a real track! No make-shift cone course here! If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to drive on a real course, then this is your chance for only $135. You'll be on the track for 20mins at a time and trust me, you WILL get a full day of driving! Rules and details provided below.

Event Date: 25 Feb 06
Location: Talladega Grand Prix Raceway (www.tgprace.com)
Tech Inspection Begins: 8:00 AM
Event Begins: 9:00 AM
Event Ends: 5:00 PM
Registration Fee: $135 (Once the track is rented, this fee is Non-Refundable)
Registration Ends: Closed

Driver Requirements
1. Valid Drivers License and Proof of Insurance
2. Snell M95 or Higher Rated Helmet
3. Long Pants and Shoes (No sandals, flip-flops, shorts, or other BS)

Vehicle Requirements
1. Factory 3pt Seatbelt or SFI Certified 5pt/6pt Harness
2. All Wheel Studs and Lugs Tightened.
3. Secure Battery Tie-down (Bungee Cords & Zip-Ties are NOT Battery Tie-downs)
4. Convertibles must have Top Up they do not have a SCCA Legal Rollbar.
5. All Entrants are Responsible for their Vehicles.

Additional Rules, Regulations, & Notes
1. All event drivers will sign insurance waivers concerning themselves and their vehicles before getting on the track.
2. Drivers will be divided into groups depending on experience and vehicle.
3. Groups will consist of 3-4 vehicles. This is to minimize the risk of an accident.
4. Each group will do a session of about 20mins. Group sessions will cycle in numerical order to ensure everyone gets a full day of driving.
5. Only other event drivers may ride as passengers. (Pending)
6. NO DRIFTING! If anyone is seen drifting their vehicle, then they will be removed from the track. NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
7. Friends & Family are welcome to come and watch, free of charge.

There are a limited number of spaces available. First come, first serve. Registration fees may be paid via cash, check, or money order. For details concerning Registration Fees and Event Requirements, please contact us at the following:

Nathaniel Randall (Event Coordinator)
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 770-617-1469

Please Mail All Restration Fee Checks or Money Orders to:
11770 Haynes Bridge Rd.
Suite 205-399
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Write the checks or Money Orders out to: Nathaniel Randall

Confirmed Drivers
01. Nathaniel Randall (Ran Kizama) - Mazdaspeed MX-5
02. Howard Bennett - Mustang GT SCCA Race Car
03. Steve Konsin - BMW 325i
04. Kevin Shorter - Vintage Race Car
05. Bob Spruck - Vintage Race Car
06. Joe Williams - 1959 Bugeye Sprite w/ 948 Motor
07. George ??? (Nemesis) - Mercury Cougar
08. John Maki (Maki) - Nissan S13 240SX Fastback
09. Maki's Buddy - AC Cobra
10. Todd Stratton - BMW 318i
11. Patrick O'Krongly (Deaf Pimp) - Honda S2000
12. Alex Farrington (ARFNSX) - Acura NSX
13. Matt ??? - Nissan S13 Sileighty
14. Eiffel Chin - Acura NSX
15. Seth ??? - Ford Mustang
16. Chuck Hill - Subaru WRX STi

BOLD = Payment Received

[Nemesis]

Youve got your first person man, can I pay over the phone?

How many participants till they cap it?

Bout time, over 2 grand in suspension alone and ive never let er on a real track.

[ct9a gsr]

What's the minimum and max amout of participants you all are looking for?

[Bishop]

i'd love to go but im broke as hell

[The Yousef]

.....interesting

[Ran]

We need a minimum of 12 participants for this to happen. As of right now we have about 8, including 3-5 full-fledged race cars that will be racing at Sebring in the following weeks. I would probably cap off the number of participants at about 16 or so. Depends on how heavy the responses are.

For payment, unfortunately I can't do it over the phone. This is because I am hosting this event personally. There are no big businesses involved. I pay the track from my personal account and then we go driving. Feel free to mail in a check or money order though. E-mail me for the mailing address.

NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS
If you are registering for this event, you can save 10% off any 2005 Rated G-FORCE Racing Gear Helmet!! Just put Talledega Track Day in the notes when placing your order!

Thanks to everyone for their interest! :)

[Nemesis]

Hey Ran, its me George, we met a while back at Barett. Could I give you the money in person? Ill give you cash for this.

[99SI]

Awesome opportunity! I'm very much interested. Ran, please PM me with an address to send a check to or if you will be at any nearby events I will be glad to hand you the cash in person. Thanks. Michael

[ct9a gsr]

If we all pitch in some money, we could get a hotel room for the night before so we can make the drive and not be so tired. =]

[Ran]

Hey Ran, its me George, we met a while back at Barett. Could I give you the money in person? Ill give you cash for this.Sure, that would be fine. I'll should be on Barrett Pkwy tomorrow and tomorrow evening if you're free.


Awesome opportunity! I'm very much interested. Ran, please PM me with an address to send a check to or if you will be at any nearby events I will be glad to hand you the cash in person. Thanks. MichaelMailing Address and Details have been added to the first post. Thanks!


If we all pitch in some money, we could get a hotel room for the night before so we can make the drive and not be so tired. =]It's like...20mins away from I-20. :tongue:



Just to let everyone know, if the track day gets rained out or if we don't get enough participants (don't think I gotta worry about that) then your money will be refunded in full. :)

[Tank]

will this happen again i the future cause i want to do something like this dammit someone better video it

[Nemesis]

I wont be at Barett tommorrow man :( Pm me your celly please, and ill keep in touch with you that way man if thats cool. But please mark me down for this, I give you my word youll have my money.

[Ran]

will this happen again i the future cause i want to do something like this dammit someone better video itIf this event works out well then yes, I'll be hosting one every couple of months. Maybe quarterly. This is the first event that I'm holding so we'll have to learn as we go. I would video it, but I don't have a digi-cam. I will be taking some still shots though. :)


I wont be at Barett tommorrow man :( Pm me your celly please, and ill keep in touch with you that way man if thats cool. But please mark me down for this, I give you my word youll have my money.How about this afternoon? I'm picking up a Momo seat today at about 6:45 at Starbucks. Let me know.

If not, feel free to call me at 770-617-1469. :goodjob:

[Tank]

ok cause i would be donw but im in kuwait so sorry but next one im there bro

[Ran]

I just checked with the track and it looks like a M2000 rated helmet or better will be required. Also, convertibles can drive even if they do not have a rollbar. They must have the top up though. :)

[HiPSI]

if i can get a few things sorted with the car soon i'll have to get in on the fun.

[Ran]

if i can get a few things sorted with the car soon i'll have to get in on the fun.Let me know. We'd be glad to have you.
:goodjob:

[Ran]

Come on guys, the list is filling but I got to get these payments in so I can pay the track owner.

[Ran]

EDIT: Sorry, list is full. If anybody falls thru, I'll be sure to let everyone know about an open slot.

[ARFNSX]

I hope you got my money yesterday or today. Off the top of your head, what is a motorcycle helmet rated? I know it has to be higher for impact reasons.

thanks

[atl300zx]

Motorcycle has an MXXXX rating. M2000 and M2005 are the only accepted motorcycle helmets. Snell SA2000 and SA2005 are race helmets and are rated higher than motorcycle helmets. I personally have a SA2000 helmet. My head isnt something i want to cheap out on.

[ARFNSX]

thank you very much for the info. I will look up my helmet tonight.

[429bigblock]

damn makes me wish i had a car that would be good on more than a strip

[Ran]

I hope you got my money yesterday or today. Off the top of your head, what is a motorcycle helmet rated? I know it has to be higher for impact reasons.

thanksNothing yet, but we've been busy moving the office so hopefully I'll have it tomorrow. Thanks for the update! :)

To the others who have yet to pay, if I don't receive your payment soon, your space will be vacant. So come on! Give me your money!! I mean...uh, please send in your payment. :D

[Nemesis]

Nothing yet, but we've been busy moving the office so hopefully I'll have it tomorrow. Thanks for the update! :)

To the others who have yet to pay, if I don't receive your payment soon, your space will be vacant. So come on! Give me your money!! I mean...uh, please send in your payment. :D


Ill have my payment to you this weekend. We need to arrange a time and place, also Im going to need some sort of receipt if that is all possible.

[Ran]

Ill have my payment to you this weekend. We need to arrange a time and place, also Im going to need some sort of receipt if that is all possible.
Uhh...I could type something up and sign it, if that would work. I'm free all day Saturday and Sunday so let me know. My contact info is also provided on the first page of this thread so if you need to contact me for any reason, then you've got access to it. If you're going to be out tonight, then I could probably meet you somewhere if that would be better. Just let me know. Later.

:cool:

[Nemesis]

Uhh...I could type something up and sign it, if that would work. I'm free all day Saturday and Sunday so let me know. My contact info is also provided on the first page of this thread so if you need to contact me for any reason, then you've got access to it. If you're going to be out tonight, then I could probably meet you somewhere if that would be better. Just let me know. Later.

:cool:


Ill actually be on the southside tonight man, but Saturday evening Ill be at the Medlock bridge meet , and im free in the afternoon as well. Ill give you a call to arrange something tonight or tommorrow. :) Damn, less than a month away! So it looks like its a definite this is a go? Is it going to turn into a large meet?

[Ran]

I've cut the limit at 17 even though I was just shooting for 16, so it'll be busy, but not too bad. There will be 3 cars on the track at a time, no aggressive passing, no timed laps, yada yada.

I just got a message from the track and they tried to increase their rates on me!! :mad: The manager seems understanding since we had worked this out previous. So as of now, this track day is still a definite. Future events will probably be more expensive though. :(

[Big Baller]

If anyone hasnt paid, I can send cash right now. This would be a good event to sort out my 240 at.(track car not drift car)

[Ran]

If anyone hasnt paid, I can send cash right now. This would be a good event to sort out my 240 at.(track car not drift car)I'm giving these guys until this weekend, if nothing by that point, then I'll contact you.

[HiPSI]

EDIT: Sorry, list is full. If anybody falls thru, I'll be sure to let everyone know about an open slot.


ahh well, then it's the Nashville SEDA event for me :).

[Nemesis]

Bump, still need to get my payment to ya Ran :) Do you accept paypal?

[ARFNSX]

If anyone falls through, I have another person who would like to go.

[dazn]

just a little tip for you guys that are going..

bring lotsa water, for you and your car
make sure you have fresh fluid and pads, this track is hard on brakes.
this is also pretty hard on tires too, especially on the left side so be prepared.
but most importantly have fun.

[ARFNSX]

just a little tip for you guys that are going..

bring lotsa water, for you and your car
make sure you have fresh fluid and pads, this track is hard on brakes.
this is also pretty hard on tires too, especially on the left side so be prepared.
but most importantly have fun.

Are you going? Bring the bike?

[Ran]

Bump, still need to get my payment to ya Ran :) Do you accept paypal?Unfortunately no. Not a big fan of Paypal and their system. I'll be out again this weekend. Give me a ring so we can meet up sometime.

A note to everyone...

The track is being pretty douchey as they still want $2600 instead of $2000 for the track day. :mad: I'm fighting with them to come back down but I'm not sure how it's going to turn out. If I can get the cost back down, then we'll be good to go. If not, then I'll be sending everyone's checks back to them. Hope for the best.

[Ran]

I've sent in the deposit on the track. If they accept it, then we're good to go. If not, then I'll be writing checks out to those who have paid for the registration. Thanks to everyone who is interested. :)

There are two spaces open at the moment. I have another NSX and an M3 interested, but nothing solid yet. If you're seriously interested, then let me know via PM. :)

[ARFNSX]

My friends are sending in payment now. NSX and STi.

thanks

[Ran]

I'll add them to the list. Thanks! :)

[2thAche]

Hey.

Check is in the mail.

I did this track before. Wait 'till you see your tires after :eek:. It's a huge blast though and this many people will give alot of seat time.

[man]

wow, i wish i could go, to bad it's 7 hours away and I cant make the drive out because of school. Other wise I would've been first on the list

[SIL80det]

Yah this track is a blast, I can't wait to race. My suction camera mount should be here tomorrow too so I should have a lot of interesting video.

[Nemesis]

Are they going to be switching the direction we'll be running around lunch time so that we can get even wear on our tires?

[Ran]

Yah this track is a blast, I can't wait to race. My suction camera mount should be here tomorrow too so I should have a lot of interesting video.I have a rollbar mount too! Let's get some good footage!! :D


Are they going to be switching the direction we'll be running around lunch time so that we can get even wear on our tires?Uhhh...that's a good question. Shouldn't be a problem as long as we're all going in the same direction. :tongue:

[Ran]

I just made an agreement with the track and the trackday is a GO!!! I have to admit, I was sweating it for a minute. Anyways, if you've paid me with a check, then your check is in my account now.

NO MORE REFUNDS UNLESS WE ARE RAINED OUT!!

If it sprinkles, then we will still drive. If it slams us with the waterfalls of God, then we will call it quits. Just letting you guys know. Also, 95 rated helmets will be acceptable at the track. That's a note for all you cheap@sses.

- We will open the gates at 8:00AM and in that time, you will sign various release forms, undergo a tech inspection, and then be there for a small debriefing about the days events.
- The first car will hit the track at roughly 9:00AM with each group of 3 cars driving near 20mins for each session.
- We will break for lunch at 1:00PM and resume driving at roughly 2:00PM. At this point, we will be driving in the opposite direction to try and balance tire wear.

If your tires are a little low, then I recommend bringing a second set. Seriously.

Remember, long pants and shoes. Make sure you car isn't leaking crap all over the place and double check all the necessary items. I look forward to seeing you guys out there. Thanks to everyone for your patience and support!

:)

[Ran]

A website with on-track footage.

http://www.opentrackaction.com/track_videos.htm

Scroll down and select:

Talladega Grand Prix Raceway (Little Talladega)
Mustang chasing Mustang (.wmv, 6mb)

It's a video of my manager Howard Bennett (White Mustang) leading some new guy (Black Mustang) around the track. I believe that Howard said he'll provide some in-car instruction if anyone wants it. Later.

[atl300zx]

Here is my <a href="http://jimmy.planetblur.org/TGPR">talladega webpage</a>. the video wont work for people who arent using a computer at my work....sorry. Also ignore the ghetto HTML. i made it at work using notepad.


ANYONE KNOW HOW TO POST LINKS HERE? I AM USED TO NON-VBULLETIN FORUMS....TIA

[xxrealmsxx]

Here is my <a href="http://jimmy.planetblur.org/TGPR">talladega webpage</a>. the video wont work for people who arent using a computer at my work....sorry. Also ignore the ghetto HTML. i made it at work using notepad.


ANYONE KNOW HOW TO POST LINKS HERE? I AM USED TO NON-VBULLETIN FORUMS....TIA

Click insert hyperlink at the top of the text input box near the other formatting option (where it lets you center your text etc.)

[dazn]

Are you going? Bring the bike?
no i wont be at this one.
I was just there Sunday with a couple of Spec Miatas and ITA CRX's.
Im not sure if the owner would allow bikes and cars same day anyways.

you going to this one?

[ProjectWidow]

Any more spots open? I would love to try this out

[ARFNSX]

See Nat, this is one more just incase the others fall though. I just keep em coming.

[Nemesis]

Yes! Im bold now!

[GirlieZ]

count buford and I in the damn thing!

[Nemesis]

count buford and I in the damn thing!


Uhm, youve got to pay and be on the list to run. Unless you're just watching...

[GirlieZ]

ohh well pay

[Nemesis]

ohh well pay

Cool, but you arent on the list. :confused:

[Buford®]

So I'm confuzzled. Are there spots open or no?

[Ran]

Sorry, but no. All slots have been filled and addressed. The track is rented and we're all set. Thanks to everyone for their interest. If you missed registration this time, keep an eye out for future events. :)

[Buford®]

Any idea of when the next one will be?

[Ran]

Any idea of when the next one will be?This is the first time I've ever hosted an event like this. Depending on the results of this event, I may host another one in a few months. You also have to consider that the track has raised their rates as well. Time will tell, but if I do host an event, then IA will be the first to know. :)

[dazn]

This is the first time I've ever hosted an event like this. Depending on the results of this event, I may host another one in a few months. You also have to consider that the track has raised their rates as well. Time will tell, but if I do host an event, then IA will be the first to know. :)

is the 25th a Sunday?
just so you know, the owner has started enforcing quiet time on sundays.

and i hear they are closing down for a bit, they needed to change the layout

[Ran]

25th is a Saturday and quiet times will be enforced before 8:00AM and after 5:00PM. The remodeling of the track is in August I believe.

[Buford®]

What's quiet time? Any sluts open up?

[Nemesis]

What's quiet time? Any sluts open up?



haha he said any sluts open up :lmfao:

[Big Baller]

If anyone cant go I will be happy to purchase their slot

Matt

[Ran]

Quiet time basically means that nobody is on the track and there aren't any obnoxious rev-ups and such. Basically just shut up and be good during those times. :D

Sorry, but all have paid except for one and his check is in the mail.

[Nemesis]

Ill sell my spot for 300 :D

[Nemesis]

Possibly getting a hotel room near that area of the track. Dont really want to wake up so early the morning of. Anyone else doing the same?

[Nemesis]

bump

[ARFNSX]

I do not know. I would have to ask my tubby b*tch with Man t*tties DP. I figure we can go down the night before so we do not have to worry about driving so early in the morning. Do you know of any places?

[Nemesis]

I do not know. I would have to ask my tubby b*tch with Man t*tties DP. I figure we can go down the night before so we do not have to worry about driving so early in the morning. Do you know of any places?


Im checking out those places today. Thats why I was wondering if we could get a small group to confirm wanting to go, and maybe I could get a discount. Ill report back though my findings.

[2thAche]

Last time we went (me/Eiffel) we got a room. Yes, separate beds you pervs. No doubt the same this time, we'll go out and get some sleep before the track.

Driving up that morning, doing the track, then driving home would kick your arse.

[Ran]

Driving up that morning, doing the track, then driving home would kick your arse.It's not that far of a drive so I don't think it'd be too bad. Then again, I'll be working most of the event. :doh:

You should bring out the Spec-V!! :D

<- Used to own a Spec.

[Ran]

The Event is this weekend!! Forcast says its supposed to be getting warmer so here's hoping for a great time!
:goodjob:

[ARFNSX]

The Event is this weekend!! Forcast says its supposed to be getting warmer so here's hoping for a great time!
:goodjob:


:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Nemesis]

Ive got a room booked everyone. This hotel is about 5 minutes away from the track. Ive got a double bed room, so if anyone wants to crash on the floor or something itll be really cheap. Here is the hotel information!



Comfort Inn Lincoln
850/A Speedway Industrial Drive, Lincoln, AL 35096
(205) 763-9777

[Nemesis]

Oh btw, Im leaving to go to the hotel around 5pm Friday afternoon, if anyone wants to caravan down.

[2thAche]

You should bring out the Spec-V

:D The Spec is in the hands of an 18-year-old now, sold it. It had Intake/header/RSB/SS and Falken Azenis 225s, was a nice autocrosser. Have you seen how fast the boosted ones are now? :eek:

[Nemesis]

If anyone else is going to the hotel Friday evening let me know please!

[Ran]

:D The Spec is in the hands of an 18-year-old now, sold it. It had Intake/header/RSB/SS and Falken Azenis 225s, was a nice autocrosser. Have you seen how fast the boosted ones are now? :eek:lol, yeah. There's one on www.TheVBoard.com that's undergoing a VQ35DE swap too. Nuts. Makes me miss my old Spec.



If anyone else is going to the hotel Friday evening let me know please!Hey George, if you still needed that harness, then you need to let me know. Give me ring.

[2thAche]

haha. I used be on that board alot. I still have a vid of a boosted spec running a unknown-modded STi from a stop and then from a roll. From a stop, it goes how you'd think it would. From a roll, the Spec wins by a car! 2700 lbs and 300+ WHP makes for a great roll-racer.

[2thAche]

Hey I wouldn't leave at 5PM unless you have to. Traffic on Friday will be off the hook.

We're going to take off around 7PM after we grab something to eat up around East Cobb. Let me know if any people are wanting to meet up around that time, I'll PM my cell #.

[dazn]

well u guys have fun, wish I could drive this weekend, but Ill have 12 cars to take of at Road Atlanta this weekend.

[Ran]

Hey I wouldn't leave at 5PM unless you have to. Traffic on Friday will be off the hook.

We're going to take off around 7PM after we grab something to eat up around East Cobb. Let me know if any people are wanting to meet up around that time, I'll PM my cell #.I'm game. Let me know the cost and what-not. I'll pack a sleeping bag and what-not.

I was hoping to bring out the grill and cook for you guys, but it looks like my father won't be bringing the grill. At least there's a really good BBQ place down the road from the track.

[ARFNSX]

I know it is early but this is the weather for this weekend in Talladega.

http://www.weather.com/activities/travel/vacationplanner/weather/weekend.html?locid=USAL0524&from=36hr_topnav_vacation

Lets keep our fingers crossed for Sun.

[Ran]

25th is Saturday. :doh:

[SIL80det]

I'll be doing an anti-rain dance for sure. It's been about a year since I've raced here and I'm pretty pumped.

Oh, Seth should be towing the Mustang down there and I think we'll be bringing a grill along.

[ARFNSX]

I know it is early but this is the weather for this weekend in Talladega.

http://www.weather.com/activities/travel/vacationplanner/weather/weekend.html?locid=USAL0524&from=36hr_topnav_vacation

Lets keep our fingers crossed for Sun.


I mean lets keep our fingers crossed for sunshine not Sunday but that is my fault for not being clear. Eitherway lets dance jump up and down or pray to whatever God you look up to for No Rain!

[Nemesis]

So anyone else going to be at the same hotel Brady and I will be at? Ill be doing the anti rain dance too :(

[Nemesis]

Looks like our rain dance is causing more! Percent of rain went up a little more this morning, but it seems Friday and Sunday are fine :mad:

**keeping fingers crossed**

[Nemesis]

Hey some good news for us thatll run rain or shine. I spoke with some GA-Fbody guys and they said they run rain or shine and as rough as the track is, we'll actually dry the track out. I say we do this rain or shine!!! And quite honestly I dont think itll rain all day and downpour and I would hate to see this event cancelled because of a little wetness :2cents:



If it sprinkles, then we will still drive. If it slams us with the waterfalls of God, then we will call it quits. Just letting you guys know. Also, 95 rated helmets will be acceptable at the track.


Im gonna hold you to this Nate! :bigok: I dont think the waterfalls of God will be out, but I think it will sprinkle. I just spent way too much money to get the damn car ready for a little play on this track to just throw it out :(

[ARFNSX]

http://www.weather.com/activities/travel/vacationplanner/weather/weekend.html?locid=USAL0524&from=36hr_topnav_vacation

70% chance of rain right now. What is the cut off point. To tell you the truth, if it is raining I do not want to run my car. Should I put my spot up for sale?

thanks

[Nemesis]

Nate can you please call me ASAP please ! 770-656-7145

I just talked to the guy out at the track and he said the local weather folks over there are saying its a chance of showers on Saturday later in the afternoon. Plus he also said that you can only be refunded 50percent of the total cost. So either way I think we'll lose the money. Rain or shine Im gonna be there guys. Looks like if you wanna sell your spot , do it now.

[2thAche]

AWD is not going to help too much with my near-bald Potenzas if there is standing water. If it's just raining and slick, I'll still run for sure.

If anyone is interested PM me, we'll be meeting at a shop around 5:00PM or so, then going to dinner around 6:00PM and leaving after that when traffic has died.

Chuck.

[Nemesis]

AWD is not going to help too much with my near-bald Potenzas if there is standing water. If it's just raining and slick, I'll still run for sure.

If anyone is interested PM me, we'll be meeting at a shop around 5:00PM or so, then going to dinner around 6:00PM and leaving after that when traffic has died.

Chuck.


You staying at the same hotel? Whats the deal? Brady and I will be there early and will be settled in at the hotel. Who all is coming down with ya?

[2thAche]

Right now just me and Eiffel (NSX). We'll find a hotel when we get there. There are tons of them.

[Nemesis]

Right now just me and Eiffel (NSX). We'll find a hotel when we get there. There are tons of them.



Anti Social? :rolleyes:

[2thAche]

Anti Social?

Hey, if you want to wait till later to leave, meet up with us. You're going to be hosed at 5PM!! It's ATL on Friday bro!! You gotta leave at like 3PM to beat the madness.

[ARFNSX]

Even though the weather now says 100% chance of rain between 5am and 4pm on Saturday we are going to do this?

[Deaf Pimp]

I got no tread for rain... it'd be a waste of time.

[Nemesis]

I talked to Nathan and he said its still a go. We probably wont be able to get our money back so since I paid, im gonna go anyways. But you guys stay home, more track time for me :-p

[Nemesis]

Hey guys, I just thought id say this, yeah it sucks its gonna rain but lets face it, we paid for this shit and we knew our money was non refundable. I talked with the track folks and it looks like if Nathan cancelled we'd only get 50 percent of our money back. Im sorry , but its not going to be a hurricane out there, and a little rain doesnt hurt much. Just dont drive like a jackass out there and you wont have any problems. We should all go anyways just to hang out.

[2thAche]

Honestly guys, if you have tires with a bit of depth at least, you can learn alot from driving wet. It forces you to be very very smooth and take a good line. You'd be surprised how fast you can get in the rain if you run smooth.

Standing water is a different story. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[Ran]

Even though the weather now says 100% chance of rain between 5am and 4pm on Saturday we are going to do this?Sorry I've been out guys. I just sent out an e-mail note to everyone who gave me e-mail addresses. I've been watching the forecast all week for the area and I've seen it change like 40 times. The track day is still a go. The track owner says that they're expecting rain in the later evening so we should still be able to get in some solid runs. I'll be there despite the weather conditions so I look forward to seeing you guys out there. :)

[OPC-cobaltSS]

is it gonna get rained out?

[Nemesis]

is it gonna get rained out?

No! :lmfao: So be there! You arent gonna melt if you get a little wet! lol


Honestly guys, if you have tires with a bit of depth at least, you can learn alot from driving wet. It forces you to be very very smooth and take a good line. You'd be surprised how fast you can get in the rain if you run smooth.



:bowdown: +1 to that

[Nemesis]

I had a lot of fun today guys. Definatly want to do it again..... next time with an actual rear sway bar on my car.....

Yes... as I came home I saw my rear sway bar in my garage, and looked under my car... and sure enough it was missing! Great....

[2thAche]

Ahh quit yer belly achin. ;)

Hey where are all the pics???

[Ran]

Good times out there guys. I've coordinated with the track owner and there will be another open event for March 11th if anyone is interested. Hopefully we'll have some better weather. :)

Still, I'm glad that so many people made it out. I had a blast with you guys and I want to thank everyone for being responsible out there and not getting too out of hand (except for you Matt. Nice finale! :doh: ) I think that even with the light drizzle, we got in some track time and everybody learned how to handle their cars a little better. I hope to see you guys out there again in a couple of weeks. Hopefully in the sunshine!

Awards
Fastest Driver - Eiffel (Acura NSX)
Best Support - George (Mercury/Ford Cougar) & Matt (Nissan Sileighty)
Most Improved - Steve Konsin (Infiniti G35)
Best Effort - Lee (Old-@ss Toyota Celica)
Best Wipeout - Matt (Nissan Sileighty)

That's about all I can think of off hand. Special thanks to Seth's father for bringing out the grill and feeding everyone! Again, thanks to eveyone and I hope to see you out there again. :) I'll be posting info on the next event on Monday probably.

PS - http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47109 <-Pics. :D

[SIL80det]

Yah you know... gotta go out in style. Of the little video I got sure enough they got me sliding into the grass. I had a blast though. It was good meeting those I didn't already know. Hopefully I don't break my car at Turner Field next weekend and I can come back out on the 11th.

-Matt

[slvrstng0246]

It was a great day. I can't wait to see how the pics turned out. My dad and I had a great time. Hopefully the 11th will be dry and I'll be able to come out again.

[2thAche]

I'm in for the 11th. I'm sure Eiffel will too.

[Ran]

I'm still gathering details but I'll keep you guys in the loop. :)