Forged Performance: Atlanta Motorsports Park HPDE Track Day- July 28-29

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As in going under?

I stopped in there a few weeks ago and spoke with the owner. Seemed like a really nice guy, but the track is literally in the middle of nowhere, and the pricing is ridiculous.

I'm not sure what the end result would be. Like I said though I just heard them from someone else so I can't say they're true. I've just heard some members aren't too happy.

It's a nice track, sucks for any racing but perfect for DE stuff as it was designed for. Hopefully they finish the paddock and what not soon, it's a dirt paddock, control tower is made of shipping containers stacked upon one another, and the club house is a double wide I think. lol Sadly most clubs are going to have a hard time bringing in numbers with the sound rules, so I'm guessing they will be aiming at membership sales to keep it afloat not renting clubs. The only pricing that is ridiculous is the memberships, a typical track weekend isn't much more than Road Atlanta. This track day, $495 for both days with up to 3 hours each day is pretty dang good.

Here are the sound rules, sorry for the thread jack:

Team, here are the requirements for sound at AMP, please forward this to all track renters, participants, etc...



AMP will be well worth the sound reduction you have to have to comply with the City Laws and rules on our track. More elevation changes than Road Atlanta and Barber, with six blind corners and highly technical. This track will be one of the more challenging tracks you have driven - period...



The goal of our reduced levels on exhaust is NOT to trick the sound meter with creative solutions but rather to reduce the noise to the neighbors. Our sound ratings are higher or more liberal than almost every day at Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, Infineon, Eagles Canyon and most european tracks to name a few.
We have the most advanced meters money can buy so just because you pass at another track does not mean you will pass at AMP. Be prepared to have solutions to fix your car.
Go to radio shack and BUY A METER to test your car, drive by the meter at 50 feet WIDE OPEN throttle at speed with the meter set to FAST, and C weighted response. This will give you an idea if your car should pass. Cars under load going up hills produce more sound than ones on flat ground. Rain and humidity affect sound levels as well.
We will NOT allow ANY turn downs (even slight ones), turn aways, or anything on the exit of the exhaust what so ever - no flanges, no deflectors, etc.
Exhaust must exit straight out of the car parallel to the the ground.
Do not show up with an old muffler, with old packing, make sure the packing is fresh.
We measure 98 db 50 feet from the track edge on BOTH sides of the track.
We have seven DB meters around the track and we move them one time per day, if your goal is too "lift" you will be coasting around the entire track.
Your car will be inspected before going out and a preliminary DB reading - this rating will be lower than your car under load but if you are near or above the rating you need to fix your exhaust BEFORE going out
Do not show up with straight exhausts with no mufflers or silencers, you will not be allowed on track. Period.
We have DB "eaters reducing inserts for $99 installed for each pipe that exits the back of the car - these reduce DB's from 4 to 10 DB's and have worked on MOST cars. Not with cars with straight exhausts.
Our DB "Eaters" from Laguna and Lime Rock only reduce DB 4-10 DB's and have worked on most cars with a muffler or silencer. Do not show up with straight exhausts and expect this solution to work.
AMP reserves the right to pull your car if it sounds above the limit, even if you are passing the meters. Why? We don't want some new creative bypass to ruin the opportunity for others to enjoy this track.
Everyone must comply which means all of you will be equally held to this standard.
Do not come thinking we will not check your car or police this, or believe you when you say: "my car is quiet" it will not work!

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I'm not sure what the end result would be. Like I said though I just heard them from someone else so I can't say they're true. I've just heard some members aren't too happy.

It's a nice track, sucks for any racing but perfect for DE stuff as it was designed for. Hopefully they finish the paddock and what not soon, it's a dirt paddock, control tower is made of shipping containers stacked upon one another, and the club house is a double wide I think. lol Sadly most clubs are going to have a hard time bringing in numbers with the sound rules, so I'm guessing they will be aiming at membership sales to keep it afloat not renting clubs. The only pricing that is ridiculous is the memberships, a typical track weekend isn't much more than Road Atlanta. This track day, $495 for both days with up to 3 hours each day is pretty dang good.

Here are the sound rules, sorry for the thread jack:

Team, here are the requirements for sound at AMP, please forward this to all track renters, participants, etc...



AMP will be well worth the sound reduction you have to have to comply with the City Laws and rules on our track. More elevation changes than Road Atlanta and Barber, with six blind corners and highly technical. This track will be one of the more challenging tracks you have driven - period...



The goal of our reduced levels on exhaust is NOT to trick the sound meter with creative solutions but rather to reduce the noise to the neighbors. Our sound ratings are higher or more liberal than almost every day at Laguna Seca, Lime Rock, Infineon, Eagles Canyon and most european tracks to name a few.
We have the most advanced meters money can buy so just because you pass at another track does not mean you will pass at AMP. Be prepared to have solutions to fix your car.
Go to radio shack and BUY A METER to test your car, drive by the meter at 50 feet WIDE OPEN throttle at speed with the meter set to FAST, and C weighted response. This will give you an idea if your car should pass. Cars under load going up hills produce more sound than ones on flat ground. Rain and humidity affect sound levels as well.
We will NOT allow ANY turn downs (even slight ones), turn aways, or anything on the exit of the exhaust what so ever - no flanges, no deflectors, etc.
Exhaust must exit straight out of the car parallel to the the ground.
Do not show up with an old muffler, with old packing, make sure the packing is fresh.
We measure 98 db 50 feet from the track edge on BOTH sides of the track.
We have seven DB meters around the track and we move them one time per day, if your goal is too "lift" you will be coasting around the entire track.
Your car will be inspected before going out and a preliminary DB reading - this rating will be lower than your car under load but if you are near or above the rating you need to fix your exhaust BEFORE going out
Do not show up with straight exhausts with no mufflers or silencers, you will not be allowed on track. Period.
We have DB "eaters reducing inserts for $99 installed for each pipe that exits the back of the car - these reduce DB's from 4 to 10 DB's and have worked on MOST cars. Not with cars with straight exhausts.
Our DB "Eaters" from Laguna and Lime Rock only reduce DB 4-10 DB's and have worked on most cars with a muffler or silencer. Do not show up with straight exhausts and expect this solution to work.
AMP reserves the right to pull your car if it sounds above the limit, even if you are passing the meters. Why? We don't want some new creative bypass to ruin the opportunity for others to enjoy this track.
Everyone must comply which means all of you will be equally held to this standard.
Do not come thinking we will not check your car or police this, or believe you when you say: "my car is quiet" it will not work!

By pricing I was referring to their memberships costs. At some point I'll definitely want to do HPDE or something along those lines. I realize those are a pretty damn good deal.

Regarding sound... My exhaust is pretty quiet, but I also have a wastegate dump. Think that'll pass? Doesn't seem to get nearly as loud as some cars I've seen on track at road atlanta.

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By pricing I was referring to their memberships costs. At some point I'll definitely want to do HPDE or something along those lines. I realize those are a pretty damn good deal.

Regarding sound... My exhaust is pretty quiet, but I also have a wastegate dump. Think that'll pass? Doesn't seem to get nearly as loud as some cars I've seen on track at road atlanta.

I have no idea, if it's over 98dB they will pull you, Road Atlanta has a higher limit, so to be pulled from RA aside from Sunday's quiet time you have to be VERY loud.