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Books · 03-06-2013, 10:36 AM

I signed up for an AutoX Class at Ft Devens on June 22. Should be real fun and am hoping to learn a lot from the instructors. I'm hoping to try out other events as they come up too.

http://sccastartingline.com

Tt3Sheppard · 03-06-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Books

I signed up for an AutoX Class at Ft Devens on June 22. Should be real fun and am hoping to learn a lot from the instructors. I'm hoping to try out other events as they come up too.

http://sccastartingline.com

I want to do this but I already have a membership..would seem like a waste at thispoint

Books · 03-06-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

I want to do this but I already have a membership..would seem like a waste at thispoint

True, I actually got an SCCA membership last week... and then found out about this

. I don't have any track experience so this seemed like a good intro.

Honestly... I am a bit scared to bring my car to a real track so I'm sticking with AutoX for now. What was that saying? If you won't push your car off a cliff, you shouldn't track your car.

Tt3Sheppard · 03-06-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Books

True, I actually got an SCCA membership last week... and then found out about this

. I don't have any track experience so this seemed like a good intro.

Honestly... I am a bit scared to bring my car to a real track so I'm sticking with AutoX for now. What was that saying? If you won't push your car off a cliff, you shouldn't track your car.

That is true but I think a big part of it is how much you push it. Thankfully the FR-S is pretty forgiving when the back end comes out but I guess you can't really predict freak accidents.

theredtape · 03-07-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by davisk6

Drifting, if you are interested:

Drift Spot - NHMS
$75 Early Registration. Open to all.

Saturday April 27 - Drift Clinic
Saturday May 18
Saturday June 22
Sunday July 21 <-- THIS ONE IS SUNDAY
Saturday August 24
Saturday September 28
Saturday October 12

http://www.drift-spot.org

I don't see any events listed on that site. Just found a couple of 2012 dates. Where do they usually hold the events?

davisk6 · 03-08-2013, 09:07 AM

The site is going through a redesign for 2013. For now, you can keep up with the club on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/driftspot/

The events take place in Lot S3 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Here is a picture. The second marker is the lot we use.

Spencer · 03-08-2013, 09:32 AM

Can you participate in any of these events with just a learners permit ??

davisk6 · 03-08-2013, 10:39 AM

At Drift Spot, our insurance requires that you have a valid driver's license. If you are under 18, you also need to have a parent or guardian attend and sign the minor's waiver before participating.

Steve86 · 03-10-2013, 02:23 PM

I know it's not HPDE, but is anyone planning to go to something like the BMW advanced driving skills school at NHMS?

http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/adss/Default.aspx

Or if you've gone, any quick reviews?

HAZMAT · 03-10-2013, 11:56 PM

ADSS is a great school for anyone looking for vehicle dynamics training. Wet skid pad, understeer/oversteer, drifting, emergency lane changes,mini autocross, etc.

I taught at a few of these...

Its required by many BMW Chapters for 1st time track driversbeforehand..

HTH,
Steve

HAZMAT · 03-26-2013, 12:08 AM

A reminder that the BMW Auto X School registration is now open and there are only a few spots still left.

http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/...px?EventID=650

3 Different Suto X courses are setup for your driving ppleasure and maximum seat time.

Hope to see some FT86's out there!

HAZMAT
Chief Driving Instructor

03-08-2013, 09:07 AM	#20
davisk6 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Massachusetts Posts: 82 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The site is going through a redesign for 2013. For now, you can keep up with the club on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/driftspot/ The events take place in Lot S3 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Here is a picture. The second marker is the lot we use. Attached Images Last edited by davisk6; 03-08-2013 at 09:17 AM.

03-26-2013, 12:08 AM	#25
HAZMAT Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Newburport, MA Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A reminder that the BMW Auto X School registration is now open and there are only a few spots still left. http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/...px?EventID=650 3 Different Suto X courses are setup for your driving ppleasure and maximum seat time. Hope to see some FT86's out there! HAZMAT Chief Driving Instructor __________________ 2013 WO FR-S 6spd 2011 WW EVO MR 400WHP 2008 BMW 335ix 6spd

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