Track Day (Time Trials) at Lime Rock Park on August 27th with EMRA
08-17-2011, 02:04 PM
#1
Track Day (Time Trials) at Lime Rock Park on August 27th with EMRA
Sorry for the late posting!
I'll be doing a track day on August 27th at Lime Rock Park with EMRA (Eastern Motor Racing Association). They are a great club and I've done a bunch of days with them before and had a great time. I've posted before when doing track days, as it's always more fun when other rx8 guys are there!
They also offer a great deal for drivers who have never ran with EMRA before: $100 OFF for the day!! (Regular cost is $250 pre-registration, or $300 late registration) They will also hit first-timer's with a $40 TT license fee for the morning technical instruction in the morning. Total cost for EMRA newbies = $190 (250 + 40 - 100 )
For myself and others who have done an EMRA event before, it's $290.
Online registration (with discount) ends on august 22nd!
Information about Time Trials with emra is here:
http://www.emraracing.org/Emratt.htm
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Tentative Signups :-)
1) elysium19
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What: Time trial lapping sessions. They run 20ish-minute lapping sessions, and run 4-5 of these sessions over the course of the day, depending on how many cars are there. You will get at least 60, and probably closer to 90 minutes of high speed track time. You will use an entire tank of fuel in that time! Also, they have experienced instructors who can go out with you for your first session(s) if you'd like. Passing is usually restricted to straightaways and with a point-by.
Where: Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. This is northwestern Connecticut, about an hour and a half from NYC.
This is a popular and historic 1.1-mile road course.
When: Saturday, August 27th 2011. Arrive around 9AM for preparation and tech inspection.
Detailed schedule for the day is here:
http://emraracing.org/forms/LRPSchedule8272011.pdf
Who: Anyone! EMRA will organize groups for each session based on driving experience and relative speed of cars. I did my first day with EMRA a few years ago and had no previous track experience, and there are lots of first-timers there. Lots of people there are also seasoned racers with decades of driving experience.
Any car can run, as long as it passes basic tech/safety inspection. Modified cars are also certainly allowed, although they may be assigned to different classes than stock.
How: (Note that online registration will only be open for this event after June 23rd. I'm just posting this ahead of time even though you have to wait till the 23rd to actually sign up.)
Online registration is really easy. http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...4BC5D713276DFC
I'm not sure how the first-timer discount works with the online registration, but email me or the EMRA registrar with any problems.
Other info: Time Trialing is NOT a race. However, best lap times from the day are sorted into different car classes, which can be found on the EMRA website so you can compare how you all did. www.EMRAracing.org
You will need a helmet, and it "must meet Snell M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 certifications." Borrow one from a friend with a motorcycle or someone on the forums if you don't have one.
You don't have to do much to get your car ready, but there are a few things on the "good idea" list. Changing brake pads is definitely up there. Flushing coolant and brake fluid is also a good one. We can talk more about car prep later though.
Feel free to contact me with questions or to organize a group drive up there.
-Andrew B.
PM me, or email elysium19[at]gmail.com
PS- Here are some photos from my previous day with EMRA at Lime Rock.
I'll be doing a track day on August 27th at Lime Rock Park with EMRA (Eastern Motor Racing Association). They are a great club and I've done a bunch of days with them before and had a great time. I've posted before when doing track days, as it's always more fun when other rx8 guys are there!
They also offer a great deal for drivers who have never ran with EMRA before: $100 OFF for the day!! (Regular cost is $250 pre-registration, or $300 late registration) They will also hit first-timer's with a $40 TT license fee for the morning technical instruction in the morning. Total cost for EMRA newbies = $190 (250 + 40 - 100 )
For myself and others who have done an EMRA event before, it's $290.
Online registration (with discount) ends on august 22nd!
Information about Time Trials with emra is here:
http://www.emraracing.org/Emratt.htm
---------------------------------------------------
Tentative Signups :-)
1) elysium19
2)
3)
4)
5)
--------------------------------------------------
What: Time trial lapping sessions. They run 20ish-minute lapping sessions, and run 4-5 of these sessions over the course of the day, depending on how many cars are there. You will get at least 60, and probably closer to 90 minutes of high speed track time. You will use an entire tank of fuel in that time! Also, they have experienced instructors who can go out with you for your first session(s) if you'd like. Passing is usually restricted to straightaways and with a point-by.
Where: Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. This is northwestern Connecticut, about an hour and a half from NYC.
This is a popular and historic 1.1-mile road course.
When: Saturday, August 27th 2011. Arrive around 9AM for preparation and tech inspection.
Detailed schedule for the day is here:
http://emraracing.org/forms/LRPSchedule8272011.pdf
Who: Anyone! EMRA will organize groups for each session based on driving experience and relative speed of cars. I did my first day with EMRA a few years ago and had no previous track experience, and there are lots of first-timers there. Lots of people there are also seasoned racers with decades of driving experience.
Any car can run, as long as it passes basic tech/safety inspection. Modified cars are also certainly allowed, although they may be assigned to different classes than stock.
How: (Note that online registration will only be open for this event after June 23rd. I'm just posting this ahead of time even though you have to wait till the 23rd to actually sign up.)
Online registration is really easy. http://www.motorsportreg.com/index.c...4BC5D713276DFC
I'm not sure how the first-timer discount works with the online registration, but email me or the EMRA registrar with any problems.
Other info: Time Trialing is NOT a race. However, best lap times from the day are sorted into different car classes, which can be found on the EMRA website so you can compare how you all did. www.EMRAracing.org
You will need a helmet, and it "must meet Snell M2000, SA2000, M2005, or SA2005 certifications." Borrow one from a friend with a motorcycle or someone on the forums if you don't have one.
You don't have to do much to get your car ready, but there are a few things on the "good idea" list. Changing brake pads is definitely up there. Flushing coolant and brake fluid is also a good one. We can talk more about car prep later though.
Feel free to contact me with questions or to organize a group drive up there.
-Andrew B.
PM me, or email elysium19[at]gmail.com
PS- Here are some photos from my previous day with EMRA at Lime Rock.
Last edited by elysium19; 08-17-2011 at 04:42 PM.
08-18-2011, 10:19 AM
#2
I would love to make this but unfortunatly I wouldn't be able to. EMRA really is a great group and I urge anybody thinking about tracking their car to DO SO!! you will never regret it. Anyways, have fun at Lime Rock! I will be attending NJMP on the 3-4 of September so I'll see you guys there whoever is attending.
08-18-2011, 11:07 AM
#3
I would love to make this but unfortunatly I wouldn't be able to. EMRA really is a great group and I urge anybody thinking about tracking their car to DO SO!! you will never regret it. Anyways, have fun at Lime Rock! I will be attending NJMP on the 3-4 of September so I'll see you guys there whoever is attending.
Glad to see you're still enjoying the track days - almost time to get a cheap dedicated race car!!
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