Virginia International Raceway this Fall - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mike2100 · 06-03-2012, 08:40 AM

Is anyone interested in going to an HPDE at VIR?

I was thinking Fall timeframe, that way we give people time to take delivery of their cars, break them in, and get used to driving them. Plus it'll be much cooler and more enjoyable than going in the Summer.

The Porsche Club events are the best deals I've seen money-wise (so far); about $400 for 3 days with about 95 minutes of track time per day plus classroom sessions. And they don't mind non-Porsche cars attending

They are a pretty laid back bunch, well in the lower run groups anyway. The instructors are good too.
The First Settlers Region is doing one in September, with the first 2 days being on the South Course. VIR South is short, with only one short straight, so you won't have to worry as much about 911s running up your rear end.

It would be pretty awesome for a group of FRS/BRZs to show up! At one of the PCA events I attended a ton of Caymans showed up for a "Cayman Invasion."

And if anyone is a track day noob, don't worry. I only have 4 events under my belt and I've ascended from noob status. If you've never done a track event and have any questions feel free to ask. Things like how it works, what to bring, does it mess up my car (not unless you crash), etc. Technically all you need is a helmet but for quality of life it helps to bring some other stuff.

And for those who love pics, here's one of me at my last event in May on VIR Full. This track is tons of fun. It's the best way to drive your car the way it was meant to be driven.

#87 · 06-03-2012, 09:19 AM

I'd definitely be interested in going. But I need to know the dates way ahead of time because I work two jobs and will have to coordinate the days off ^_^

Also, I have never done any track days or autocross or anything of the sort

BadCompany235 · 06-03-2012, 09:21 AM

I'm actually headed up there to track Monday with forged performance. Pics this week.

mike2100 · 06-03-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by #87

I'd definitely be interested in going. But I need to know the dates way ahead of time because I work two jobs and will have to coordinate the days off ^_^

Also, I have never done any track days or autocross or anything of the sort

FSR PCA is going September 22-24

Check out www.motorsportreg.com

It's a good place to start looking around for track events

civicdrivr · 06-03-2012, 05:28 PM

Def interested. Never been on a track before though.

Chevarian113 · 06-04-2012, 04:16 PM

Ooooh. This could be fun. I've always wanted to join in on one at VIR. I'd probably go in the MR2 though, if welcome. I've only had one track day before in my WRX, but it's been years. I'll keep an eye on this thread.

FakeWhiteMan · 06-04-2012, 08:37 PM

My friend has raced his mini around vir and said it was a blast... Were going to a weekend at summit point but I'm all for VIR

kanundrum · 06-07-2012, 11:09 PM

Id be down for both VIR/VMP/Summit

I would love a Scion/Subbie Track day!

ssmtsx · 06-12-2012, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Def interested. Never been on a track before though.

Me too

Dave-ROR · 06-12-2012, 11:50 PM

VIR is a fantastic course. I highly suggest going at least once

For you new guys though.. LISTEN to you instructors. VIR is a course that can bite back hard, especially in the uphill esses.

mike2100 · 07-19-2012, 08:50 PM

I just signed up! Here's the event page:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...36E955043013F4

If you don't want to pay $379 for all 3 days there is a 1 day option. There is also a $50 "intro session" that is 30 minutes.

I usually room with my father-in-law but I think his wife is going this time, so if anyone is interested in sharing a room let me know! Have to sign up early if you want a room at the track. Otherwise it's a hotel in Danville

mike2100 · 07-19-2012, 08:50 PM

I just signed up! Here's the event page:
http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...36E955043013F4

If you don't want to pay $379 for all 3 days there is a 1 day option. There is also a $50 "intro session" that is 30 minutes.

I usually room with my father-in-law but I think his wife is going this time, so if anyone is interested in sharing a room let me know! Have to sign up early if you want a room at the track. Otherwise it's a hotel in Danville

celica73 · 07-20-2012, 02:27 PM

I'm thinking about the Tarheel Sports Car Club event at VIR full Sept 7-9. They are a great group to run with, very novice friendly if it's your first time out.

mike2100 · 07-20-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by celica73

I'm thinking about the Tarheel Sports Car Club event at VIR full Sept 7-9. They are a great group to run with, very novice friendly if it's your first time out.

How much track time do you get per day with them? Just wondering if the extra $116 is worth it

06-03-2012, 05:28 PM	#5
civicdrivr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2018 Golf R Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,807 Thanks: 5,386 Thanked 1,095 Times in 647 Posts Mentioned: 68 Post(s) Tagged: 7 Thread(s)	Def interested. Never been on a track before though. __________________ Parting out HERE

06-12-2012, 11:50 PM	#10
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	VIR is a fantastic course. I highly suggest going at least once For you new guys though.. LISTEN to you instructors. VIR is a course that can bite back hard, especially in the uphill esses. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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#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)	I'd definitely be interested in going. But I need to know the dates way ahead of time because I work two jobs and will have to coordinate the days off ^_^ Also, I have never done any track days or autocross or anything of the sort

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