I typically hold a few 'private' track days at TGPR (Talladega Grand Prix) a couple times a year. Although very informal, we tend to get a lot of track time, and spend about equal amounts of time discussing more advanced suspension / chassis tuning techniques with our cars.

For those of you on the cusp of doing mods, or who want to continue to tweak their cars / driving prowess, these are great events. I like to keep them informal, but I try to have some engaged discussions with the group (which I like to keep small) to really delve into specific questions.

Anyway, I am 'considering' putting one on at the end of September / first of October, and I was wondering if any of you would be interested. I would really like to get a few of you folks there to help me decide on the appropriate route for my RX8 purchase down the road. I spent a full year riding in, driving (sometimes), and working on Evos, before I bought mine. I found this level of research really helps guide you down the right path later.

One caveaut (SP?), although driving is key, learning about the physics of the cars is equally important, and if you want to come, be ready to contribute in those discussions. I don't expect anyone to have all the answers, but I do want folks to at least weigh in on the topics. I have learned a great deal about alot of types of cars doing this, which has helped me endlessly as an instructor. I think the knowledge is equally as important to all drivers, especially when running in traffic. Knowing how the car in front of you is going to react in a situation allows you to prepare exit strategies for yourself, making you more likely to avoid /evade issues down the road.

Anyway, this is kind of long winded, but if you are interested, I would love to have some of you folks there. I love watching / learning from others, and I invite you all to attend, should you be inclined.

STF

 

I'd be very interested.

 

Consider me interested. I am one of those on the cusp of replacing a lot of stock parts in the next 6-8 months. SOme are worn out, and some are not good enough. So I would be interested.

 

Great !

I will say this, those who go, ALWAYS come back, because of the information they gain. To me, the time I spend learning from the smaller, more intimate group is priceless.

Others?

 

What kind of cost is associated iwth an event like this?

 

If it goes full price, then a whole 100bucks. Maybe a little more if more people come, to cover the insurance. No more than 120 I would think.

 

Man that track was great. I'll go depending on price and when it is. I'm just about ready to replace the "not good enough" parts too.

Jamie

 

I would be interested, depending on date chosen. There is a vacation scheduled in that timeframe.

 

Nabil, you mistyped your Header. It should be a C not a T.

I'd like to do something like this as well. I'm going to RR so I can't if they are really close. Also, I heard that Road Atlanta could be rented for $1700/day for up to 10 people. More than 10 needs corner workers which will be a little extra.

 

Ok, then RA it is. I will call the track and verify. I am sure there will be more than 10 folks, so I will schedule two back to back days. I am so lucky my office is in Atlanta.

 

I can go for that too. Sounds fun and less of a drive

 

Either would be good with me. We should try to schedule it around the NASA event at RR, so that the guys that are driving that, would still have this opportunity as well, I know they have a good bit of track time in the 8, and would have a lot to offer.