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Metabrz · 01-08-2014, 07:35 PM

I stopped eating my burrito reading this. Really hits the nail on the head.

Perfect timing for me as I have my first 2014 track day Saturday.

Cheers

PWBRZ · 01-08-2014, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the great post -- really well written and sounds like true nirvana. I too enjoy the Santa Cruz mountains but as you mention, it is not without risks. I hit a deer on the west end of hwy 9 not long ago. Wasn't going too fast and good brakes saved the day; no damage. Someday soon I'm going to try and carve out spare time to head up to Thunderhill too.

Pete156 · 01-09-2014, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the write up and thread!
Pics are astounding
VERY interesting!

mkiv808 · 01-09-2014, 12:38 AM

Great write-up. Track days are fun and an absolutely must-do for anyone with a performance car that loves driving.

kayoh · 01-09-2014, 11:37 AM

Wow, this make me want to track.

OAKOS Automotive · 01-09-2014, 12:30 PM

Can't wait till winter is over out here in Michigan.

I want to get out on the track!

Bryce

CSG Mike · 01-09-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericmpena

What is the usual cost for a track day? I'm a beginner as well and would love to try my car on the track with an instructor with me. 5 minutes away from me there is a place that seems great but wants $2,500 membership fee + $180 a month. That seems a bit extreme to me, but I don't really know. Is that what something like this actually costs??

It varies by location, but entry fees for an open event generally range from 90-400, with 200 being roughly the median; California is cheaper due to the number of tracks and competition, and in some cases, lack of track maintenance.

You can probably find yourself a volunteer instructor, if you go with a HPDE (High Performance Driving Education) group.

MyRx · 01-09-2014, 01:06 PM

Great write up Chris! I'm glad you're on our side

BigFatFlip · 01-09-2014, 02:17 PM

Awesome write-up Chris! It always amazes me how professional photos can make you look like a total bad@ss!

jcblown13 · 01-09-2014, 08:56 PM

I still remember my uncle's face when I pulled into the driveway with mudflaps on my Camaro. I think I just became my uncle.

Tye300 · 01-10-2014, 08:40 AM

Good one. Nice writeup and it all sums up a great day at the track.

PMok · 01-10-2014, 09:23 PM

Great story Chris... loved reading it and made me feel like I was there.

That guy Dito takes some great shots doesn't he... I assume you bought the CD of images? Did you ask for all the BRZ shots or did he just give them all to you? When I've bought the CD it only came with the images of my car...

the new guy · 01-11-2014, 01:32 AM

@FLIPs_FRS one day this year

Cjymiller · 01-16-2014, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PMok

Great story Chris... loved reading it and made me feel like I was there.

That guy Dito takes some great shots doesn't he... I assume you bought the CD of images? Did you ask for all the BRZ shots or did he just give them all to you? When I've bought the CD it only came with the images of my car...

I bought the disk with mine, but some friend bought theirs as well and I asked them to send over their top pics.

01-08-2014, 07:35 PM	#15
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01-09-2014, 01:06 PM	#22
MyRx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Flight 86 is now boarding. Location: CA Posts: 1,759 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 1,502 Times in 700 Posts Mentioned: 230 Post(s)	Great write up Chris! I'm glad you're on our side __________________

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Tye300 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 TRD Version AT Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 883 Thanks: 548 Thanked 599 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s)	Good one. Nice writeup and it all sums up a great day at the track. __________________ Vortech Supercharged Flex Fuel 86 TRD AT Visit my build thread here.

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