Portland Raceway Track Day for PDX86ers in September 6th for beginners and up - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

rice_classic · 08-15-2013, 12:41 PM

Track days are like car shows.... in motion!

ducatichick · 08-15-2013, 01:13 PM

Oh hell yeah!

How much? Assuming ~$200 for the day, count me IN!!!

I've never been on the track with a car, only motorcycles, so I guess I need the little class

stockysnail · 08-15-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatichick

Oh hell yeah!

How much? Assuming ~$200 for the day, count me IN!!!

I've never been on the track with a car, only motorcycles, so I guess I need the little class

Says in the first post. $180 for people that have done it once before and $220 for beginners.

Since you're Ducati chick... I almost bought a Ducati Monster 796 but decided at the last minute to pay off my debt and see about getting a house instead.

ducatichick · 08-15-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stockysnail

Says in the first post. $180 for people that have done it once before and $220 for beginners.

Since you're Ducati chick... I almost bought a Ducati Monster 796 but decided at the last minute to pay off my debt and see about getting a house instead.

I'm not blond, so I have no excuse for missing the price - my mom's a natural blond though, LOL.

So, did you get the house? I have a Hypermotard 1100, this is my 3rd Ducati after a 95 916 and an 03 ST4s. Never ridden a Monster. Once you go Duc, you never go back...

thehapaone · 08-15-2013, 04:47 PM

dammit always on friday...I can't get time off for this

FRSfan111 · 08-15-2013, 09:00 PM

Lol ill probably be stuck going with my factory tires still. There getting slippery though :/

Thatruth2001 · 08-16-2013, 11:21 AM

The date is circled on my calendar and I have the day off. Now if I can get my car tuned between now and the event I will be golden. Registering this weekend.

stockysnail · 08-16-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Thatruth2001

The date is circled on my calendar and I have the day off. Now if I can get my car tuned between now and the event I will be golden. Registering this weekend.

They don't charge you until the day of the event so register now!

ducatichick · 08-16-2013, 07:07 PM

Just called my insurance company (Allstate) and my car is NOT covered while on the track, even if enrolled in a school.

So, I'm out

digital_assassin · 08-16-2013, 07:27 PM

I'm nearly positive there's no insurance companies that provide this coverage with your standard insurance policy. You can purchase "track day" insurance but it's quite spendy. I thought the HPDE event was a very safe environment and so long as you don't push beyond you or your cars capabilities it would say it's unlikely you will crash, but not impossible.

stockysnail · 08-16-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatichick

Just called my insurance company (Allstate) and my car is NOT covered while on the track, even if enrolled in a school.

So, I'm out

No car insurance will cover a car on the track. That's why supplemental track insurance can be had for about $200. The track day is very safe, probably more safe then commuting.

torqdork · 08-17-2013, 12:01 PM

I registered for the HPDE group.

My new brake pads are in transit. After melting the OEM pads and talking with a few of you last time, I went with Carbotech. I talked with Mike Jr. there who said extensive instrumented testing showed that a hybrid XP10/XP8 f/r setup works best for track days.

Mike Jr. was also pretty specific about how to prep rotors for new pads. First, wash them with brake cleaner then sand with #50 grit and wash with cleaner again being careful not to get any cleaner on the new pads. Once the calipers are pivoted out of the way, do the rotors slide right off? It would be much easier working on them off the car.

Then I'd like to bed them in so plan on asking friends at the local airport if I can use the taxiways to do the deed properly.

About insurance, here is the verbiage in my auto policy exclusions page. It appears that I'd be covered since HPDE is neither a driving contest or challenge. Do we have any insurance or legal experts here who can comment? The relevant exclusion says:

"10. Loss to any vehicle while it is being operated in, or in practice for, any driving contest or challenge."

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

FRSfan111 · 08-17-2013, 10:41 PM

Signed up. Them TRD door stabilizers will finally be put to work! Lmao

stockysnail · 08-18-2013, 12:12 PM

Added @torqdork and @FRSfan111 to the list of registered FR-S/BRZs.

08-15-2013, 12:41 PM	#15
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,160 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Track days are like car shows.... in motion! __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

08-15-2013, 09:00 PM	#20
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol ill probably be stuck going with my factory tires still. There getting slippery though :/ __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

08-16-2013, 07:27 PM	#24
digital_assassin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Matte Orange Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 489 Thanked 937 Times in 507 Posts Mentioned: 168 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm nearly positive there's no insurance companies that provide this coverage with your standard insurance policy. You can purchase "track day" insurance but it's quite spendy. I thought the HPDE event was a very safe environment and so long as you don't push beyond you or your cars capabilities it would say it's unlikely you will crash, but not impossible. __________________ NORTHWEST86 DECAL - NORTHWEST86 GEAR MY BUILD

08-17-2013, 10:41 PM	#27
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Signed up. Them TRD door stabilizers will finally be put to work! Lmao __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

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