Anyone interested in a BRZ / FRS Gymkhana Drift event?

[Drift-Office]

Originally Posted by truenosan

I don't mind going down for the Nov date just to spectate.

You'll have over 1000kms on yours, so bring extra tires!

Originally Posted by HATED1

Will there be an area to practice figure 8's just like the PIR days?

It's big, and I'm sure I'm incorporating a figure 8 in the course layout somewhere!

Regards!


Bob

[Neziah]

hmmm, sounds kinda fun as hell!

[Jedi1]

Love the road course at Pacific! The run down the hill and into the woods is seriously incredible! Wish I lived closer.

[rice_classic]

So this event is going to be held in the parking lot right not on the track? At $50 I assume so as renting the track costs a lot more money and thus the cost to play would be closer to $250+/person.

[Drift-Office]

Originally Posted by Jedi1

Love the road course at Pacific! The run down the hill and into the woods is seriously incredible! Wish I lived closer.

Originally Posted by rice_classic

So this event is going to be held in the parking lot right not on the track? At $50 I assume so as renting the track costs a lot more money and thus the cost to play would be closer to $250+/person.

Indeed, the course layout will be in the paddock area (newish paved parking lot) and NOT on the road course. I only get a drift event once a year on the road course and that's usually during NOS Forum Fest...

$50 is just for us to go "play" and learn the limits of our cars (and our driving!)

I'll post the registration link up as soon as they give it to me but in worse case scenario, I'll set up a paypal acct...


Cheers!


Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

[rice_classic]

Can you setup the registration on MotorsportsReg.com? I know they "take" a little but it might be worth it. It seems like most clubs are using this website now for registration.

Also, many clubs have been known to use Motorsportsreg.com as a tool for registering people for events but "motivating" people to pay with cash/check on site (instead of processing billing through MSR) so the club doesn't have to lose the money by charging the fee through MSR.

Just trying to help. This is something I look forward to attending since this is my "off season" from racing and instructing.


p.s. one thing to note about the paddock area at PR. Even though it's new-ish pavement it was rather quickly/poorly done so there's some very sizeable divots and holes here and there. Might want to identify the biggest ones with cones and build the "course" in a manner that avoids any that could do damage to a wheel/tire.

[cwik]

I'm trying to find a place where I can test the limits of my stock BRZ. I've never pushed a RWD car to its handling limits before, and I'm wondering if this is an appropriate venue to do so (or should I develop some sideways skills elsewhere before coming here).

I've never been to Pacific Raceways. What's the format for something like this? Is there a skid-pad area just for fun? I'd ideally like to learn about my car before testing it around cones and barrels.

[mugen79]

I am also very new to whole drifting event. So do we need helmet? Also do we need extra set of tires?

[Drift-Office]

Originally Posted by cwik

I'm trying to find a place where I can test the limits of my stock BRZ. I've never pushed a RWD car to its handling limits before, and I'm wondering if this is an appropriate venue to do so (or should I develop some sideways skills elsewhere before coming here).

Is there a skid-pad area just for fun? I'd ideally like to learn about my car before testing it around cones and barrels.

Indeed, this would be a LARGE skid pad for all of us to see what we can do with our cars, and have some fun in a 'safe' environment in a manner of speaking. We don't have curbs, or big tires, so damage should be non-existent (depending on the driver!) and no previous experience is required.

There will also be instructors on hand to give their input if you want it as well...

Originally Posted by HATED1

Does anyone know if A DOT approved helmet will be suffice for tech? Or will it have to have a SNELL sticker too?

I'm not picky, as long as there's a REAL automotive helmet of some sort!

Originally Posted by mugen79

I am also very new to whole drifting event. So do we need helmet? Also do we need extra set of tires?

I wanted to do it without, but to be on the cautious and professional side, let's just get an automotive of some sort in there! Extra set? You've got all day and if it rains, you might make do with just one set. I would bring an extra pair...

I'll be making an extra post about this in the coming hours, we'll go from there!

Cheers!



Bob @ Drift-Office, LLC

[rice_classic]

I will bring my spare helmet just in case. That is, if I can make it.

[mechaghost]

I'm down for it!

[Drift-Office]

Thread here : http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...656#post499656

[cjdriiiiift]

ill be there!! only to watch and take photos maybe brz/frs cruise after?