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Stop&TurnFreak 11-28-2005 11:28 PM

Requested Dates for January.....@ TGPR
 
I am having a cook-out / track day at TGPR, if anyone is interested. I only have ten slots right now, so if you want in, let me know now. Price will be 125 bucks, and that gets you a day of track time, and instruction from me, if you want.

:rock:

valpac 11-29-2005 06:01 AM

What/where is TGPR?:dunno:

L8APEX 11-29-2005 06:56 AM


Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
I am having a cook-out / track day at TGPR, if anyone is interested. I only have ten slots right now, so if you want in, let me know now. Price will be 125 bucks, and that gets you a day of track time, and instruction from me, if you want.

:rock:

ok, count me in. Just about any weekend in January, I will work the schedule around this. It sounds like a lot of fun. And I know you can drive, and I am sure I have plenty to learn.

Talladaga Gran Prix Raceway

http://www.tgprace.com/

Stop&TurnFreak 11-29-2005 07:21 AM

Ok, that is one. I am waiting to find out what weekends are available, but I feel they are probably all open due to the off season.

L8APEX 11-29-2005 07:25 AM

Cool, keep us posted.

I bet TrackAddict would be just about do for a track hit in January.

valpac 11-29-2005 08:38 AM

thnx, L8APEX for the info. The track looks pretty cool.

STF I am interested. Please put me on the list as well. And yes, I need some ballast in my passenger seat so you are free to ride shotgun and point out my errors.

L8APEX 11-29-2005 08:51 AM

^no problem, see you there.

SilverEIGHT 11-29-2005 08:04 PM

Is this limited to experienced drivers? If you are OK with someone with two AutoX's and a strong desire to learn form a master, I'm in. The 3rd or 4th weekend is best for me but I will try to make it whenever.

Stop&TurnFreak 11-29-2005 11:48 PM

I haven't heard back from the owner, I have to call them tomorrow. Right now, I am shooting for 3rd week of Jan.

As for beginners, you are welcome, but know this, if you will have to ride with me first, and someone will be with you most of the day. Once, I know you are safe, i will allow lead follow with TrackAddict and others. Also, what I say goes, not because I am on a power trip, but because i am responsible for all there.

For my experienced folks, are there any concepts you want to practice/learn? There will be a few instructors, a semi-pro driver, and myself there, between all of us, you should have a deep pool of knowledge to pull from.

Somethings I am going to work on is close quarters with two of my instructors (parking lot close) at speed, passing techniques with another, and learning the 'feel' of a car (Nabil this is you). Your first lesson is learning how to tell when a car gets close to the limit. Also, plan on working with me ALOT on in car communication. Instructing is more about communication and less about driving. I want you to think about this, while you are prepping for the event.

For those of you serious, PM me, I want to take this offline, send me your email addy. Also, feel free to ask questions, or make suggestions.

STF

SilverEIGHT 11-30-2005 07:11 AM


Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
As for beginners, you are welcome, but know this, if you will have to ride with me first, and someone will be with you most of the day. Once, I know you are safe, i will allow lead follow with TrackAddict and others. Also, what I say goes, not because I am on a power trip, but because i am responsible for all there.
STF

Well, I would consider riding with you to probably be the most educational, valuable, and exciting part of the whole experience. I would be humbled, appreciative and abide by your important rules. Thanks!

Phlash 11-30-2005 07:23 AM

:boink: I'm in!!!!!

misterwilson007 12-01-2005 01:59 PM

PM Sent......

Spyder_doo 12-02-2005 07:54 AM

It's a great little track. Very fun to run up to 100 or so. I think I saw alittle over 100 once, but that was with cones in the way :D: When I did it no one was allowed to ride either :(

L8APEX 12-02-2005 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by Spyder_doo
It's a great little track. Very fun to run up to 100 or so. I think I saw alittle over 100 once, but that was with cones in the way :D: When I did it no one was allowed to ride either :(

you did the autocross event there didn't you. i missed that one. I wish I had gone.

Stop&TurnFreak 12-02-2005 03:23 PM

I saw 135 running my buddies Evo there. I think mine, I was barely hitting 105.

Spyder_doo 12-02-2005 07:48 PM

yeah that was by far one of the best events I've ever been to. The car got extremely hot after a run though. I let it cool down with the hood popped...that vented hood helped alot too. Hope everyone has fun. Maybe I'll be able to this as long as it's after Christmas.

Stop- were you there that event? I remember there was a couple of evos running that day. One of them was red with some little 'diffuser' or something on the back glass.

Stop&TurnFreak 12-03-2005 10:53 AM

not to sound 'snooty' but the days I was there, I rented the track.....:).

L8APEX 12-03-2005 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by Stop&TurnFreak
not to sound 'snooty' but the days I was there, I rented the track.....:).

so, STF, any news. Or will it be sent out via PM to those that have expressed interest?

and it is not snooty, just prooving that you may be addicted! :D:

Stop&TurnFreak 12-03-2005 11:28 AM

The track is available on the 21st. I have to make sure I can get tires :) before driving down. If not, I may be a RX8 whore all day. :) :).

dave

L8APEX 12-03-2005 03:46 PM

January 21st. sounds good to me.

Spyder_doo 12-04-2005 05:39 PM

*crosses fingers* I might be able to make it down there in my n/a form :D

Phlash 12-05-2005 12:49 PM


Originally Posted by TrackAddict
After looking more carefully at the NASA calendar, I think I will probably NOT drive The Rock in February. This means I would for sure want to do TGPR on Jan 21.

Sweet!!! Come on down!!! :ylsuper:

L8APEX 12-05-2005 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by TrackAddict
After looking more carefully at the NASA calendar, I think I will probably NOT drive The Rock in February. This means I would for sure want to do TGPR on Jan 21.

awesome, I hope we get enough cars together to make this happen.

L8APEX 12-05-2005 06:14 PM

i know AC8 sent STF a PM, i sent AC8 a PM the other day, about the thread that STf had started.

enough with the letters. I cant wait, I need a track fix. :drool:

Marietta 8 12-05-2005 07:29 PM

I pm'd. Ya'll pray hard for dry weather on Sat. for Road Atl. My tires are great for dry at this point but otherwise Lee Ann is only gonna get touring laps at best. Me and the bank have this little agreement ya know what i mean?


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