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#87 · 05-23-2011, 04:02 PM

I just graduated and have most of the summer off while I wait for clearance to take the state exam before I can start working.

I am in NY and would like to get some track experience before I purchase a new car. I have a shitty auto eco box that I put coilovers, wheels, tires on that I wouldn't mind beating up to get some practice.

Thing is I have no idea how to find these types of events. I would prefer a road course type of event but I guess I'm open to autocross or whatever, I have no idea where to start for anything though.

Can you guys help me out?

4agze · 05-23-2011, 04:13 PM

your going to track a a/t?

NESW20 · 05-23-2011, 04:32 PM

http://www.nyr-scca.org/

best place to start, right there. good luck!

Dragonitti · 05-23-2011, 09:19 PM

http://realtimeattack.com/

They are in the NE.

mark_andrews · 05-24-2011, 10:51 PM

I can't suggest you any event right now but i suggest you look online for other events I'm sure there are lots.

Ryephile · 05-25-2011, 09:42 AM

www.motorsportreg.com is the place to find most HPDE's and organized track days. Also check individual race track websites and their calendars. Some tracks have open track days with no regulation or restriction [can be good or bad depending on car and experience]. Look for an HPDE with a bigger car club like BMWCCA or PCA.

Best of luck!

oneday · 05-25-2011, 12:36 PM

Trackdaze is running an event at NJMP's Thunderbolt circuit on June 30-July 1. TrackDaze runs a nice, laid back event with plenty of class room and seat time (4-5 30 minute sessions on track each day). $380 for two days, $235 (I think) for one. I'll be instructing at this event.

You have Monticello, Watkins Glen*, Lime Rock, and Pocono all within a short drive too. Check out NASA-NE for other events at those locations.

*I don't suggest WGI for a first event (but that is where I did mine).

And, yes...you can track an AT...as long as it passes tech.

For autocross look at autox4u.com for events in NJ and PA. North Jersey region runs at Giants Stadium...

#87 · 05-25-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by oneday

Trackdaze is running an event at NJMP's Thunderbolt circuit on June 30-July 1. TrackDaze runs a nice, laid back event with plenty of class room and seat time (4-5 30 minute sessions on track each day). $380 for two days, $235 (I think) for one. I'll be instructing at this event.

You have Monticello, Watkins Glen*, Lime Rock, and Pocono all within a short drive too. Check out NASA-NE for other events at those locations.

*I don't suggest WGI for a first event (but that is where I did mine).

And, yes...you can track an AT...as long as it passes tech.

For autocross look at autox4u.com for events in NJ and PA. North Jersey region runs at Giants Stadium...

I am definitely interested in things like this. Unfortunately I am away until June 4 but please post here or message me of future events. I will surely attend.

oops, read those date wrong. Yes I would definitely be interested in that. I'm looking at the site now. What exactly do I need to pass tech, my car has no mechanical problems that I'm aware of but I do have window tint.

oneday · 05-26-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by #87

oops, read those date wrong. Yes I would definitely be interested in that. I'm looking at the site now. What exactly do I need to pass tech, my car has no mechanical problems that I'm aware of but I do have window tint.

There is a tech form you need to download the tech form (it's in the event packet)and either take your car and form to a shop for inspection, or if you know your car _very_well_ (you do all your own mechanical repairs/upgrades) then you can complete it yourself. This tech inspection covers basic safety items (brakes, fluids, seat belts, bushings, excessive rust) to ensure that your car won't try to kill someone while on track.

Window tint is not an issue with TrackDaze, but might be with other sanctioning bodies.

See full rules here.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

05-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#1
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Road racing events? I just graduated and have most of the summer off while I wait for clearance to take the state exam before I can start working. I am in NY and would like to get some track experience before I purchase a new car. I have a shitty auto eco box that I put coilovers, wheels, tires on that I wouldn't mind beating up to get some practice. Thing is I have no idea how to find these types of events. I would prefer a road course type of event but I guess I'm open to autocross or whatever, I have no idea where to start for anything though. Can you guys help me out?

05-23-2011, 04:32 PM	#3
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.nyr-scca.org/ best place to start, right there. good luck! __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

05-25-2011, 09:42 AM	#6
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	www.motorsportreg.com is the place to find most HPDE's and organized track days. Also check individual race track websites and their calendars. Some tracks have open track days with no regulation or restriction [can be good or bad depending on car and experience]. Look for an HPDE with a bigger car club like BMWCCA or PCA. Best of luck! __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

05-25-2011, 12:36 PM	#7
oneday Opinionated Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: Something Red Location: Holland Posts: 311 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Trackdaze is running an event at NJMP's Thunderbolt circuit on June 30-July 1. TrackDaze runs a nice, laid back event with plenty of class room and seat time (4-5 30 minute sessions on track each day). $380 for two days, $235 (I think) for one. I'll be instructing at this event. You have Monticello, Watkins Glen, Lime Rock, and Pocono all within a short drive too. Check out NASA-NE for other events at those locations. I don't suggest WGI for a first event (but that is where I did mine). And, yes...you can track an AT...as long as it passes tech. For autocross look at autox4u.com for events in NJ and PA. North Jersey region runs at Giants Stadium... __________________ Most of the cars I drive have nets for windows.

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