HPDE: Where, When and Who With?

[BigFatFlip]

Welp, trying to be a "Positive Pete", I'm in the school of thought of "if it happens, it happens". Part of the luxury of having a new car is having warranty (I know there's a chance the claim might be rejected for tracking it, but hey, that's more than what I've ever had before).

Also, did people want to caravan over? I was originally planning on leaving Oakland around 4:30am. @overlookedx and @sw20kosh , since you guys are coming from SF, which way were you guys planning on heading down? 680 or 880? I could maybe hook up with you guys somewhere by the freeway.
@AyJay, where are you coming from? @garfull and @PMok got any ideas for a stop? I suggested Hayward, but not familiar with the area.

Final stop could be the McD's in SJ to pickup @BRZchix before we head over to MLS.

Did I miss anybody? I know a few guys are planning on just checking it out, but I doubt they'd want to be up so early

[sw20kosh]

I am assuming @overlookedx and I would be heading down the 101 to san jose and stopping here:

McDonald's
105 Bernal Rd
San Jose, CA 95119
(open 24/7)

To make things easy why don't we all meet there at 6:00 am? Would that gives us enough time to get to MRLS to make the drivers meeting?

[AyJay]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Welp, trying to be a "Positive Pete", I'm in the school of thought of "if it happens, it happens". Part of the luxury of having a new car is having warranty (I know there's a chance the claim might be rejected for tracking it, but hey, that's more than what I've ever had before).

Also, did people want to caravan over? I was originally planning on leaving Oakland around 4:30am. @overlookedx and @sw20kosh , since you guys are coming from SF, which way were you guys planning on heading down? 680 or 880? I could maybe hook up with you guys somewhere by the freeway.
@AyJay, where are you coming from? @garfull and @PMok got any ideas for a stop? I suggested Hayward, but not familiar with the area.

Final stop could be the McD's in SJ to pickup @BRZchix before we head over to MLS.

Did I miss anybody? I know a few guys are planning on just checking it out, but I doubt they'd want to be up so early

I will be coming from Monterey since the GF and I will probably be making a weekend of it.

Given the info I learned this morning, I'm gonna bring the S2000 instead of the FR-S. Additionally, I'll have an unused, brand new in box, OpenFlash Tablet for sale for $500 if anyone is interested. You'll save $60 w/o paying Vishnu shipping and sales tax.

[garfull]

I'm not sure where @PMok is in Hayward but I think if we meet near him then to sj would work.
@PMok can u name a time and place near you?

[PMok]

Originally Posted by garfull

I'm not sure where @PMok is in Hayward but I think if we meet near him then to sj would work.
@PMok can u name a time and place near you?

Let's meet up near 880 for best flow. Starbucks on Jackston St exit.
Shall we meet at 5:15AM?

245 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA ‎
http://goo.gl/maps/Yuhgk

[garfull]

That works perfect. @BigFatFlip you in?

Originally Posted by PMok

Let's meet up near 880 for best flow. Starbucks on Jackston St exit.
Shall we meet at 5:15AM?

245 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA ‎
http://goo.gl/maps/Yuhgk

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by garfull

That works perfect. @BigFatFlip you in?

Sounds good to me.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by sw20kosh

I am assuming @overlookedx and I would be heading down the 101 to san jose and stopping here:

McDonald's
105 Bernal Rd
San Jose, CA 95119
(open 24/7)

To make things easy why don't we all meet there at 6:00 am? Would that gives us enough time to get to MRLS to make the drivers meeting?

OK cool the East Bay contingent will meet in Hayward and then meet up with you guys at this McDonalds at 6AM.

for those of you running plain ol' 91 octane, I usually make one last stop just before the racetrack, at the Blanco Shell in Salinas to top off the tank...

[BRZkitty]

6am Mickie D's

[BigFatFlip]

To everyone going to Laguna Seca this weekend: I just realized that this Sunday is also end of daylight savings, so remember to set your clocks back an hour before going to bed Sat. Maybe waking up at 4am won't be so bad after all

[RC51ed]

. A view from the watch tower.

[RehabJeff86]

Good to see u all today at MRLS!!

[overlookedx]

Had a lot of fun yesterday! I'm glad nearly everyone was able to make it out, it made it that much better to talk strategy with other 86s and figure out what gear to be in on what turns, etc.

I was so beat after four sessions that I took off early, to those who stuck around, how was the last session? Was there a caravan back to the East Bay?

When I got home I was thinking to myself, feels like just yesterday that I left for the track day.. oh wait that was this morning! Haha. I think that signifies a great day when it feels like 2 or more days in one.

I'll put up some GoPro footage later today. Most likely, it will be featuring @BigFatFlip

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by overlookedx

Had a lot of fun yesterday! I'm glad nearly everyone was able to make it out, it made it that much better to talk strategy with other 86s and figure out what gear to be in on what turns, etc.

I was so beat after four sessions that I took off early, to those who stuck around, how was the last session? Was there a caravan back to the East Bay?

When I got home I was thinking to myself, feels like just yesterday that I left for the track day.. oh wait that was this morning! Haha. I think that signifies a great day when it feels like 2 or more days in one.

I'll put up some GoPro footage later today. Most likely, it will be featuring @BigFatFlip

Fun day indeed! It was definitely nice having alot of other people with the same car to talk technique/line/strategy. Thanks to @sw20kosh for the ride.
@garfull @PMok and I felt the same way and decided to skip the last session. It was getting really cold and overcast, plus we were all tired from the early morning, so focus was not at 100%, plus had a long drive back. Caravaned back to the east bay (I split off at Union city, the Mrs. wanted some jollibee for dinner lol)