86EXPO 2015 poll
 

Ok, my fellow 86/BRZ owners, who’s interested in coming to 86EXPO this year, or just wants give their feedback? I want to hear your votes/feedback.

Question 1: Would you rather the event be 1 or 2 days? We were doing it 2 days previously and I think it has been going well... but that doesn't mean everyone feels the same. I cannot please everyone, but I can get some feedback.

Question 2: Do you want autox, track, or both? We have been doing autox for several reasons: 1) It's cheaper, 2) It's easier for some owners who have never autocrossed, yet we can still have it for expert driver too, and 3) We don't have to worry about wrecking (to certain degree) like we might on a track. This year, I am look at tracks & currently looking at 2 locations for the price quote. Both locations can do autox and/or track (price varies on which one).

EDIT: I want to add one extra thing about the Time Attack (thanks to my friend who reminded me about this).
"No more than 2 cars can be on the track less than roughly a mile apart from each other at the same time (basically no one is on the track with you)"

So you won't be doing a bumper to bumper race - even if you're new to track racing, you'll feel safe.

UPDATE: I've made Facebook Group Page for 86EXPO. If you still have some pics or vid from the event. Please tag us and please like us. by going here Facebook 86EXPO Group Page!

So let me hear it.

If you are going to be encouraging people to drive long distances, 2 days is the way to go. Otherwise its not nearly as fun! If last year's had been 1 day, I probably would have elected not to come, at least not all the way from Ohio.

I prefer autox over track, but would love to do both. Tracks also usually mean you have to have to cover insurance for the track as well, and (as I have experienced before) have some type of professional or track official in a pace car, and no *actual* racing. In other words, tracks are cool because you can go faster, but you'll likely just be doing a vigorous parade lap. Also, Being as you are at higher speeds for longer on a track, it tends to wear the tires down quite a bit. When the Cincinnati Region of Scion did their Exposed event a few years back, we ended up getting access to do "vigorous" parade laps at the short track that they had on site. I remember them saying that the pace cars (tC1s, in this case) had to have racing tires put on temporarily, as the stockers they normally were outfitted with would have worn out or been prone to blowouts after just a half hour.

Also, I must have been reading your mind Ichi, I was wondering when you were going to post this, and I did a search, and found out you had just made the thread! :lol:

2 day event - AUTOX and track will be fun!


hopefully somewhere in the west of the united states! I would love to go this time!

P.S.--Ichi, its "Poll," not "Pole." ;) You can delete this after you fix it, if you want.

I promise, I typed "poll" & not "pole"! Damn autocorrect. This is what happens when you try to work on the forum while you're eating lunch & working from iphone!

=D

2 Day, and Time Attack :D

2 days where are u considering have it?

2 days, and track over autox

One is in the West Coast & other is in the East Coast.

Tried contacting few central areas tracks & price was a bit high for us

Definitely need to be two days to be worth the drive for many. And autox is a definite yes as more people can participate due to lower risk. I for one would love a track set-up like you said as there is less risk being on track by yourself. You would probably get a lot of first timers out there in that setting. Would be great if you could round up some coaches for this as well (either free or at a cost to the drivers wanting one)

Coaches? Hm... good idea, I'll look into it. Thanks for the idea

I am honestly surprised. Maybe more interest in motorsports in the middle here? There are alot of tracks, etc. around this area.

I'll be honest, I didn't check OH area track. BUT I did contact few track ppl listed on the thread.

Renting in general wasn't as bad as I've expected... but event insurance coverage was separate from the quote, that double the price. Some circuit asked $3m coverage (& I did quick check to see how much for $3m coverage)... I just ripped the contract (in the digital way lol)

Current 2 tracks I'm looking at price covers all of it and it's fair price... now thinking bout it, let me double check again. It doesn't hurt to double check. lol

Did you try mid-ohio?

I thought of asking this, but I am willing to bet a couple things: Finding a booking for this summer at this point is near impossible, and the cost of insurance and booking is probably well above what Ichi is willing to spend ;)

Yeah thought of those too. Who is actually spending American dollhairs(dollars) for this? I am curious.

Like HunterGreene have said, almost all the Summer wkend schedule is filled. There were few spots open... but it wasn't ideal price or date :(

If I started planning from end last yr, maybe had a chance.

when is a time frame for the west coast? I want to make sure I get the days off.
thanks,

We're working on that as on moment. It's end of June or early Sept. When I find out, I'll let everyone know

So, we're pretty set for West Coast?

I wouldn't say that.

That's why I'm asking. I'm excited and I'd like to know when and where so I can schedule the pick up of my new FR-S in the lower 48 states and drive back to Alaska in the same timeframe as the 86EXPO. :thumbup:

Hey you and the other twin owner in Alaska could have your own expo then!

That would be quite the drive...

Any where from 60 to 80 hours ;)

We're currently looking into it. It's all up to how contract works out.

It could be West Coast... it could be East Coast (sorry central US).

Yep. It should be a fun one.

I hope this happens somewhere on the East Coast. I would love to participate and meet everyone finally!

I wasn't at the track event last year so I don't know how it went, but it was $45 if I'm not mistaken. If you're able to incorporate a special/limited edition gift, specific to the 86Expo event (custom coin comes to mind), as well as track time. That'd be worth something for everyone's collector side while getting seat time.

Hm... having collector item would be cool... but it'll bump up the price, which I dont wanna do. Don't get me wrong, I do love to do it, but I rather save you guy the $ and have a fun time is better imo

BUT I'll look into something other than 86EXPO tshirt

^tshirt and window banner is good for me.

100% tshirt & banner/sticker will be happening, so don't worry bout that :)

Bah, I want to join... But I'm at the wrong friggin continent -.-

First yr, we had someone came from England... so it's a will, there's a way ;)

How about one on each coast?

Planning one is hard as is, you're asking me to do both coast? MN, you guys gonna kill me lol

Also West Coast have 86Fest & FT86Nation ;)

lol in that case east coast. Would be nice to have a day at a racetrack

Well, hopefully I'll find out soon. Still waiting on the contract & date from them

September would be great for me. Gives me time to put a bigger down payment on the FR-S I'm getting, as well as buying goodies. But I can do June too.

We do, but they aren't the same. More geared toward profit and car show than owners like 86expo. I hope that doesn't factor in too much to your decision because 86expo is the best event imho