Track Days at NCCAR

[THEmailman]

Hey everyone, I posted this in the regional sub-forums but figured I would try and get the more dedicated track enthusiasts here.

I am not sure how familiar people are but there is a track in Roanoke Rapids, NC (along I-95, fairly close to VA) called the North Carolina Center for Automotive Research, NCCAR for short. They have member days but since the program just started it is really an open track day until they get more members. I went last weekend and for $250 for one day, you get open track time from 9am until 5pm (1 hour lunch break with food provided). There were only 4 other cars there and the track is 2 miles long so there is plenty of time for you to get A LOT of open time in.

The track itself is not even 10 years old and has a lot of grip, even in the rain. It doesn't have a dedicated pit lane but they make up for it well. I would almost call the track a larger autocross, as by the time you get done with one turn, you're essentially already at the next. The track is all about weight balance and throttle control and when you put it all together is really a fun time!

The operations manager is a friendly guy and is looking to expand the track day program and I would love to see some more 86's there! Ultimately I would love to get an 86 only day together every now and again but for now I wanted to let everyone who might be interested know that there are two open dates left this year, one on October 25th and the other on November 2nd. If anyone has any questions or is interested let me know; either PM or post here.

Website here: http://nccar.us/facilities/road-course/

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by THEmailman

I would almost call the track a larger autocross, as by the time you get done with one turn, you're essentially already at the next. The track is all about weight balance and throttle control and when you put it all together is really a fun time!

Sounds similar to the road course at Loudon (New Hampshire Motor Speedway).

[THEmailman]

Originally Posted by dradernh

Sounds similar to the road course at Loudon (New Hampshire Motor Speedway).

That was the first track I ever drove on, it was a blast and I would love to go back again. Doesn't quite have the banking or elevation of NHMS but yes, very similar in that the turns come one after another.

[phastafrican]

Yea, Sam is an awesome guy. I was going to set up a 86 track day before I moved to FL. He'll go as low as $600 for a private test day, so getting 4 cars as a team would make it very affordable.

[ZionsWrath]

Originally Posted by phastafrican

Yea, Sam is an awesome guy. I was going to set up a 86 track day before I moved to FL. He'll go as low as $600 for a private test day, so getting 4 cars as a team would make it very affordable.

nice, I'm down if someone wants to set one up on a weekday the week of Oct 27

[THEmailman]

I don't think I'll be able to get time off during that week but if others on here want to, Sam True is the guy to contact and he is easy to work with. His contact info is on the website.

[THEWAKLER]

I'd definitely be intersted in attending something up there. Will have to check the schedule and see what dates work.

[THEmailman]

Originally Posted by THEWAKLER

I'd definitely be intersted in attending something up there. Will have to check the schedule and see what dates work.

Let me know. We will have to wait until the winter-time to get a group together, at the earliest, but if you can attend the open days and check it out, that would be awesome! Or talk with ZionsWrath up above and see if you can get a small private event together.