NC FRS/BRZ Owners

[sonnydelight]

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

Creedmoor
Granville County

Question on track day at VIR. If you have never been to one, is it acceptable to bring a completely stock car up just to see what it is all about and get a little time behind the wheel with no speed limits and pick up some instruction? I suppose high temp brake fluid at the least though, eh?

Welcome!

Yes. It is completely find to bring your completely stock car to the track. I highly recommend doing it this way so you learn the car and figure out what mods you want.

Most clubs will give you 5x 20 minute track sessions with classroom instruction between these sessions. Most track days are spread over 2 days, so that equates to 10 sessions - just depends on the organizer.

Stock brakes and fluid should be fine on VIR. You'd be surprised on how well they perform. VIR is a faster track and shouldn't be too tough on your brakes. You may experience some fade on the second day. I've never driven there personally, but that's what I've been told so don't take my word for it. My recommendation is to go ahead and get a set of replacement brake pads and fluid, because you'll probably need them soon after your track day.

The biggest and best thing you can do for yourself (and your instructor), is to leave your ego at the gate, and keep an open mind. They're there to teach, and you're there to learn.

Other things you can do are get a nice tire pressure gauge. Something 0-60psi since you'll be in the 35psi range. Another thing to get is a gridded notebook and something to write with. This will be your logbook where you will record time, air temp, tire pressure, and any other notes.

What dates are you looking at? I'm hoping to get in another track day. VIR would be sweet.

[sonnydelight]

Originally Posted by Luna

If you have the money...what's there to think about?!

I'm trying my best to be a responsible, young adult! (and you guys aren't helping lol)

Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh

[sonnydelight]

Originally Posted by ML

Did they have rims and blacked out headlights housing? Could have been my wife getting beer.

Are you the guy selling the stockers on Craigslist? We're looking for a spare set for our Lemons car.

[mid_life_crisis]

Originally Posted by sonnydelight

Welcome!

Yes. It is completely find to bring your completely stock car to the track. I highly recommend doing it this way so you learn the car and figure out what mods you want.

Most clubs will give you 5x 20 minute track sessions with classroom instruction between these sessions. Most track days are spread over 2 days, so that equates to 10 sessions - just depends on the organizer.

Stock brakes and fluid should be fine on VIR. You'd be surprised on how well they perform. VIR is a faster track and shouldn't be too tough on your brakes. You may experience some fade on the second day. I've never driven there personally, but that's what I've been told so don't take my word for it. My recommendation is to go ahead and get a set of replacement brake pads and fluid, because you'll probably need them soon after your track day.

The biggest and best thing you can do for yourself (and your instructor), is to leave your ego at the gate, and keep an open mind. They're there to teach, and you're there to learn.

Other things you can do are get a nice tire pressure gauge. Something 0-60psi since you'll be in the 35psi range. Another thing to get is a gridded notebook and something to write with. This will be your logbook where you will record time, air temp, tire pressure, and any other notes.

What dates are you looking at? I'm hoping to get in another track day. VIR would be sweet.

Oh, I'm smart enough to know that I know nothing: I'll be paying close attention to an instructor if I go.
Problem is that we just bailed my sister-in-law out of some financial trouble and it put a huge crimp in my "fun" money so I'm not sure I'll be able to go this fall . I really would like to go to VIR for at least Monday's event. Never done it and it sounds like fun.

[sonnydelight]

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

Oh, I'm smart enough to know that I know nothing: I'll be paying close attention to an instructor if I go.
Problem is that we just bailed my sister-in-law out of some financial trouble and it put a huge crimp in my "fun" money so I'm not sure I'll be able to go this fall . I really would like to go to VIR for at least Monday's event. Never done it and it sounds like fun.

It's really a great time!

Another thing you can do, is go spectate an event. Depending on the organizer, they do parade laps during lunch, which are usually free. You can get on the track and follow a pace car. The parade laps can get pretty spirited.

[ML]

Originally Posted by sonnydelight

Are you the guy selling the stockers on Craigslist? We're looking for a spare set for our Lemons car.

Yes! that would be me.

[sonnydelight]

Is there any interest in having a local meet at the gokart track? I'd be willing to organize it if there was enough interest.

We have 2 options: Victory Lane Karting (VLK) and GoPro Motorplex (GPMX).

VLK is an indoor track, but it is centrally located for most of us. Plus they should be opening a bar/grill soon, so it would be a one-stop shop for everyone.

GPMX is the new outdoor track and it's amazing. It's a pretty far drive though. Plus they don't have any onsite food options.

I'm thinking we could start with VLK, but it's really up to you guys. If you're interested, let me know and post your availability.

[ML]

I would love to, what does an average day at one of those places cost?

[sonnydelight]

Originally Posted by ML

I would love to, what does an average day at one of those places cost?

About $25 for a 8-10m race. VLK has a happy hour special from 5-7p, M-F for members. It's buy 2 get 2 free. Yearly membership is $15, membership rate is $20 a race, which equates to $40 for 4 races plus $15 membership.

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by mid_life_crisis

Creedmoor
Granville County

Question on track day at VIR. If you have never been to one, is it acceptable to bring a completely stock car up just to see what it is all about and get a little time behind the wheel with no speed limits and pick up some instruction? I suppose high temp brake fluid at the least though, eh?

If it's your first time your stock braking system should be fine. For most peoples' first time they go pretty easy on the brakes.

[z3ro]

Im gonna be down in rock hill tomorrow to pick up my car. Anyone want to meet up for lunch?

[sonnydelight]

I decided to go with the OpenFlash Tablet instead of Ecutek. Modbug in full effect, which sucks for my wallet

[ML]

I'm going to shady side Nov 9th for a race it anyone wants to join.

[wrxgoose]

Originally Posted by ML

I'm going to shady side Nov 9th for a race it anyone wants to join.

If i can get my clutch ordered/in by then, and i have work off, i'll go.