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

[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. Michael

Mailing 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.



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.

[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. =]

[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 it

If 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.

[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.

[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

[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 .

[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.

[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

[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.

[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?

[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?

[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. 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!

[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.

[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!!

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.

[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.